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President Roosevelt discusses with Joseph Bucklin Bishop the articles Bishop enclosed in his last letter. Roosevelt says that scandalous articles about Bishop, Colonel George W. Goethals, Secretary of War William H. Taft, and himself will appear, but they do not bother him.
1908-05-23
President Roosevelt writes that he is glad Joseph Bucklin Bishop agreed with how he dealt with “the Cleveland business,” which dealt with an article in The Outlook.
1908-09-10
President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his letter, saying it is one of the nicest he has received and that he will keep it always.
1908-11-17
President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his letter, saying it is one of the nicest he has received and that he will keep it always.
1908-11-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss his anger over the attitude of Congress toward Bishop, but notes that President William H. Taft and Senator Elihu Root have agreed to look out for Bishop.
1909-03-10
Theodore Roosevelt tells Joseph Bucklin Bishop he spoke with Colonel George W. Goethals and he hopes Goethals understood Roosevelt’s confidence in him. Roosevelt also discusses the political landscape in New York, which he characterizes as corrupt. He mentions that Henry L. Stimson is backed by honest men.
1910-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss his dissatisfaction with the way Bishop is being treated by the current administration. Roosevelt asserts that the best thing for Bishop to do in Panama is to support Colonel George W. Goethals.
1911-01-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to inform him that Ian Hamilton will be visiting the Panama Canal and asks Bishop to show him special courtesy since he is Roosevelt’s friend. Roosevelt also praises Hamilton’s writings about the Russo-Japanese War.
1911-04-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to say he is glad that Bishop clarified some issues regarding an article in The Outlook and makes plans to have lunch with him.
1911-07-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop about helping Bishop’s son find work. He also confirms that the “bridge-whist” incident that Bishop read about is true. Roosevelt sends Bishop a pamphlet he wrote and also encloses a letter from Bryce about one of Roosevelt’s articles.
1911-09-08
Theodore Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he has written to Colonel George W. Goethals and is glad he is pleased with Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. Roosevelt comments on the chaotic nature of politics in the United States and mentions that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has been injured after falling from her horse.
1911-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop, saying Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed his letter. Roosevelt discusses the results of the recent elections in the United States. He comments on the elections in New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, New Jersey, and New Mexico and the implications for the entire country.
1911-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss his trust article, saying President William H. Taft and George W. Wickersham forced his hand when they allowed J. M. Dickinson to attack him over the Tennessee Coal and Iron deal. Roosevelt also discusses his possible presidential candidate nomination.
1911-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to say he is glad to hear Bishop’s son will be lecturing at the University Club and that work on the Panama Canal is going well. Roosevelt also discusses the upcoming Presidential election, saying he believes President William H. Taft is unfit to be President, and weighs the pros and cons of running for President himself.
1911-12-29
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-04-10
Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947