Handwritten

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

James Bryce will be traveling through Mexico and the West Indies in the fall. After Mexico, he hopes to visit Cuba and requests an introduction from Vice President Roosevelt to the commander of American forces in Cuba and the admiral leading the American squadron. He is also interested in meeting with anyone Roosevelt would like to suggest. The situation is poor in England and the “calamitous” South African War has been “abominably mismanaged.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-23

Letter from William S. Van Keuren to Theodore Roosevelt

William S. Van Keuren requests a small donation from Vice President Roosevelt to help him get back on his feet. He campaigned so hard last year that his health was ruined. Van Keuren is also in the process of starting a weekly anti-Tammany newspaper but lacks the funds to have the first issue printed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-23

Letter from Andrew E. Anderson to Theodore Roosevelt

Andrew E. Anderson requests a meeting with Vice President Roosevelt. He was active in Roosevelt’s 1898 campaign for governor of New York, and he includes a list of references.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Ira Ayer to Theodore Roosevelt

Ira Ayer encloses a few lines written by his brother-in-law, S. R. James, that were supposed to be read at a meeting Vice President Roosevelt attended.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from T. R. Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt

T. R. Campbell owns and operates a mill in North Carolina that is being boycotted because he hired African American employees and treated them well. He argues in favor of better treatment, but not social equality, for African Americans. Campbell requests funding so that he can continue his work and “make a great success for Christ and the Party.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Albert R. Keen to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert R. Keen invites Vice President Roosevelt to visit Manhanset House on Shelter Island, New York. He promises excellent fishing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Sebastian Kerber to Theodore Roosevelt

Sebastian Kerber summarizes his war record and difficulties with the Pension Board. He thanks Vice President Roosevelt for offering to look into his case, but declines as his appeal is pending.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Oscar L. Kline to Theodore Roosevelt

Oscar L. Kline requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help in acquiring a government position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from J. N. Lotspeich to Theodore Roosevelt

J. N. Lotspeich has read that Vice President Roosevelt will be making a November trip to the South and offers to arrange some stops in eastern Tennessee, a “strong hold of Republicanism.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Hoffman Philip to Theodore Roosevelt

Hoffman Philip thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the endorsement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Joseph Ward Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the Berkshire Agricultural Society, Joseph Ward Lewis invites Vice President Roosevelt to speak at the society’s 92nd annual fair on September 11.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from John M. Schick to Theodore Roosevelt

Reverend Schick offers his sympathy and prayers after hearing about Alice and Quentin Roosevelt’s operations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Ila Sitlington to Theodore Roosevelt

Ila Sitlington thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the photograph and book.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from John Strauss to Theodore Roosevelt

If Vice President Roosevelt can “kindly remember the Laboring men,” the matter can be settled for $350 million.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from John Strauss to William McKinley

John Strauss writes that if President McKinley can “kindly remember the Laboring men,” the matter can be settled for $350 million.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from D. M. Trice to Theodore Roosevelt

D. M. Trice extends his sympathy after hearing of the Roosevelt children’s illness.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from Henry Whittemore to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Whittemore encloses an item for Vice President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-24

Letter from W. C. Bowie to Theodore Roosevelt

W. C. Bowie sends some photographs that were taken when General Funston’s expedition was picked up after their mission along the east coast of Luzon in search of Emilio Aguinaldo.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-25

Letter from Thomas J. Jackson to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas J. Jackson clarifies that he is not an applicant for a position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-26

Letter from John W. Cary to Theodore Roosevelt

John W. Cary believes that Vice President Roosevelt will oppose Senator Hanna dictating federal patronage. He encloses information on his effort to secure a position against Hanna’s recommendation that required the intervention of President McKinley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-25