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Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932

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Presidential Snapshot (#27): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J.J. Jusserand

Presidential Snapshot (#27): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J.J. Jusserand

President Roosevelt informs Ambassador Jusserand that he is looking forward to his African safari and that he intends to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. Roosevelt also confides that he is pleased that he is on the side of ordered liberty by stepping away from the power of the presidency. Roosevelt also discusses some of the books he has been reading, and he comments on the status of Venezuela and Morocco.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1908-08-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand

Roosevelt informs Jusserand that Edith Kermit Carrow Roosevelt took a serious fall, taking her 3 days to regain consciousness, and spent the following 2 weeks in severe agony. She is now doing better and is in recovery, but Roosevelt does not know when Edith will be able to leave her bed. Roosevelt expresses concern to Jusserand over hearing that his wife is also not feeling well and is in bed. Roosevelt informs Jusserand that he must see him soon to discuss things, mentioning books he is looking forward to reading.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-19