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Abbott, Lyman, 1835-1922

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

President Roosevelt explains his opinion to Lyman Abbott on several points on which they disagree. First, Roosevelt would interfere on behalf of the Armenians if they were willing to fight. Second, he is currently trying to form an agreement with Japan that would prohibit laborers from each country immigrating to the other. However, he feels that all the Japanese already in the country should be given “the franchise and school facilities,” and treated as well as possible. Third, he is “not well acquainted with the situation in Utah,” but thinks Mormons should be treated exactly as anyone else. He does understand the situation in Idaho, which was not about Mormonism. McLain W. Davis’s claims regarding polygamy among Mormons in Idaho were investigated and found baseless.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Charles Henry Brent to Lyman Abbott

Letter from Charles Henry Brent to Lyman Abbott

Charles Henry Brent, Episcopalian Bishop of the Philippine Islands, writes to Reverend Lyman Abbott due to Abbott’s interest in helping him ensure “clean, manly sport” for the young American men living in Manila, Philippines, who are members of Brent’s “Columbia Club.” Brent explains that in his “tilt against betting in high places,” he prefers to give the winners a trophy rather than prizes. Brent hopes that The Outlook, of which Abbott is the editor, might willing to provide the trophy for tennis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-12

Creator(s)

Brent, Charles Henry, 1862-1929

Letter from William W. Keen to Lyman Abbott

Letter from William W. Keen to Lyman Abbott

Dr. Keen wants President Roosevelt to make an exception to his stance on non-interference in state politics. Keen is outraged by J. Edwards Addicks’s influence in Delaware and calls his career “shameless” and refers to his “baseness of character.” Keen is grateful that Dr. Abbott will present the matter to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-14

Creator(s)

Keen, William W. (William Williams), 1837-1932

Letter from William W. Keen to Lyman Abbott

Letter from William W. Keen to Lyman Abbott

William W. Keen writes to Lyman Abbott about John Edward Addicks, an aspiring politician in Delaware. Keen has corresponded with Abbott previously on this topic. He has also contacted Secretary of State John Hay, whom he first met in college. Keen states that Addicks is “in financial straits” and his home is falling into disrepair. Keen also claims that Addicks has “captured the entire fortune of both of [his] wives,” the first of whom is deceased, the second from whom he is divorced.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-11

Creator(s)

Keen, William W. (William Williams), 1837-1932

Letter from William Williams Keen to Lyman Abbott

Letter from William Williams Keen to Lyman Abbott

William Williams Keen would like Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott to use his influence to get President Roosevelt to withdraw his support for industrialist and Delaware senate candidate John Charles Edward O’Sullivan Addicks. Keen knows Addicks and his family intimately, and believes defeating him is a matter of national importance due to his being tainted socially. Keen would prefer to keep his involvement in this confidential.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-07

Creator(s)

Keen, William W. (William Williams), 1837-1932