Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt advises Charles J. Bonaparte what stance to take at the Progressive National Committee meeting on January 11, 1916, recommending a middle ground between “head-in-the-air” politics and purely materialistic concerns. Roosevelt says that the overwhelming issue is whether the United States is a real nation, getting loyalty from its citizens and respect from other nations. He mentions “large and real Americanism” as the most important issue, and names military, social, and industrial preparedness as essential.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1915-12-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt encloses a letter from Bishop Currier as well as a copy of his reply. Roosevelt thinks every objection obtained in recognizing Victoriano Huerta when Woodrow Wilson came into office now obtains with ten-fold greater force against recognizing Venustiano Carranza. The good that would have come of recognizing Huerta will not be achieved by recognizing Carranza. Roosevelt thinks if Wilson is right in his action now, he should have taken the action two years and a half ago, which would have saved two years and a half of “pointless bloodshed.”

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1915-10-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with the points Charles J. Bonaparte made in his letter about national preparedness. Roosevelt wishes the United States as a whole would adopt the principles of the Progressive Party and laments the lack of support for universal service.

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1915-10-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt comments on a series of articles in the Baltimore Evening Sun. Roosevelt states that he believed that the libel suit had a chance of a verdict against him and an equal chance of a verdict in his favor or a hung jury. Roosevelt concludes that Wilson is no better than Buchanan.

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1915-05-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt asks Charles J. Bonaparte about a “pacifist’s” name. In addition, Roosevelt suggests that Bonaparte publish his articles in a book.

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1915-04-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt writes Charles J. Bonaparte that he was “immensely struck” by the implications in the Archbishop of Mexico’s recent remarks. When asked to speak on the matter, Roosevelt thought it best “to do something, however inadequate, than nothing at all.” Roosevelt wishes President Wilson and the Secretary of State had allowed Secretary of War Garrison to take the “movement his way.”

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1915-03-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Charles J. Bonaparte in response to Bonaparte’s article on preparedness.

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1915-03-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt discusses “scandalous” facts about Rockhill and requests that Charles J. Bonaparte return any materials when he is finished with them.

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1915-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt used an extensive quotation from Charles J. Bonaparte in his recently published book, America and the World War. Roosevelt believes the president is responsible for his officials and relates his actions that forced Leslie M. Shaw out of the Treasury Department to avoid a scandal. He compares that situation to Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan’s letter to Mr. Vick, noting that the ultimate responsibility lies with President Wilson. Roosevelt believes the spoils system is a “capital crime” when dealing with non-American people as the honor of the United States is at stake. Bryan’s letter invites corruption and Roosevelt believes the Wilson administration is “debauching” overseas territories.

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1915-01-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt must refuse a speaking invitation and apologizes to Charles Bonaparte. Roosevelt also asks if Bonaparte has seen an Atlantic Monthly article about peace.

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1915-01-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

A letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Bonaparte regarding Progressive Party politics, a recent article Roosevelt wrote for The Outlook, as well as a potential future meeting in New York. His article reflected on recent events on Mexico, where Roosevelt took the liberty of using some of Bonaparte’s ideas as well as his own. He explains in the letter that he thought it better these declarations be made by a Protestant rather than a Roman Catholic.

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1914-11-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt compliments Charles J. Bonaparte for the articles he has written on the Monroe Doctrine and the European war. However, Roosevelt believes that the United States should “act under the Hague Treaties in connection with Belgium.” The treaties were signed and must be acted upon. The Progressive Party was too advanced for the average man and attracted too many cranks. America’s two party system has become too entrenched to overcome. In 1912 the economy was the major issue; a workingman “was not interested in social and industrial justice.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles J. Bonaparte for his support in the campaign. 

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1912-11-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt informs Attorney General Bonaparte that he concurs with Solicitor General Henry Martyn Hoyt’s argument in the recent lawsuit against the Anaconda Company. Although Roosevelt would like to prosecute the companies involved, he decides to leave it up to his successor due to his term ending soon.

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1909-02-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt entirely agrees with Attorney General Bonaparte about the Gregory case. It would be a miscarriage of justice if Gregory did not pay the full penalty for his “inconceivably brutal and loathsome crime.”

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1909-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Attorney General Bonaparte’s report from January 27 leads President Roosevelt to conclude that they will have to proceed with the suit against the “Anaconda smelter people.” Roosevelt will withhold his final judgement until he sees the additional reports Bonaparte mentioned.

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1909-02-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt instructs Attorney General Bonaparte to ask Judge Warrington to wire or write Harry J. Humphreys’s qualifications for a United States Marshal position.

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1909-02-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt asks Attorney General Bonaparte if the Department of Justice has a record of Edward L. Medler. If the judge position in New Mexico is created, Medler has been recommended to fill it.

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1909-02-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt calls Attorney General Bonaparte’s attention to the case involving the Kaw Valley Drainage Commission’s efforts to improve the Kansas River and asks if a suit can begin.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt agrees with Attorney General Bonaparte’s assessment that successful impeachments of Judges Peter Stenger Grosscup and Alexander Boarman are unlikely due to the current temper of Congress. Despite evidence of Grosscup committing blackmail, Roosevelt believes many congressmen will be glad to rule in favor of the judges to spite his administration. Roosevelt resolves to go over the matter carefully with Bonaparte before taking any action.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-11