Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914

Language

English

President Roosevelt enjoyed the editorial sent by Alfred Henry Lewis. When he returns to Washington, D.C. he will ask Bat Masterson to bring down Lewis’s brother, William Eugene Lewis. Roosevelt agrees that there is a dangerous possibility that any supposed public support for himself could always turn in favor of someone more radical.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt reports that he has been “very much discontented” by the recent controversy around New Mexico governor Herbert J. Hagerman. Roosevelt initially thought Hagerman was merely foolish, but now wonders if he were not a knave like those with whom he committed a “swindling land transaction.” Roosevelt has removed Hagerman from office and appointed George Curry in his place.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Alfred Henry Lewis for a book, and hopes that it is as interesting as another of Lewis’s works.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

After reading the Cosmopolitan, President Roosevelt would like to talk over things with Alfred Henry Lewis. Some of the articles “consist of nothing but a mixture of hysteria and mendacity,” and while there is truth in some of them, others suppress the truth and rely on sensationalism. Roosevelt believes that Lewis can mold public opinion and wants him to do so properly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt regrets that he cannot write what Alfred Henry Lewis requests, but he does not have anything to say about oratory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Alfred Henry Lewis for his note and wishes him a happy New Year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt does not believe that Lawrence Townsend has “any special claim” to being reappointed in his diplomatic service post in Belgium. Roosevelt tells Alfred Henry Lewis that he will decide whether or not to keep Townsend depending on if someone else has a greater claim.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt invites Alfred Henry Lewis to visit soon so that they can have a celebration. Roosevelt appreciates what Lewis has done.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates what Alfred Henry Lewis has written about him, especially his article in Success. Roosevelt feels that he does not deserve all the praise Lewis has given him, but he tried to accomplish all of the things that Lewis has credited to him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Alfred Henry Lewis for the letter by Andrew Jackson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Alfred Henry Lewis. He has enjoyed The Boss but finds it too cynical and pessimistic.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has been reading The Boss and would like to discuss it with Alfred Henry Lewis. He suggests Lewis read The Spoilsman, particularly how reform is covered.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is looking forward to reading The Boss and thanks Alfred Henry Lewis for the autographed copy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Alfred Henry Lewis for the volume and inscription.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Chase Mellen invites Alfred Henry Lewis to go to Santa Fe in the New Mexico Territory and report on the inauguration of George Curry as Governor. Mellen represents friends of the former governor Herbert J. Hagerman who believe Hagerman was treated unfairly when President Roosevelt asked him to resign. These friends—all people of high standing—hope that the inauguration will come with a “disclosure of the facts,” which will clear Hagerman. Mellen says there is great resentment of Roosevelt’s actions in New Mexico and Colorado.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-25

Creator(s)

Mellen, Chase, 1863-1939

Bat Masterson informs Alfred Henry Lewis that his friend, Judge Edward F. Colburn, will be traveling to Washington, D.C., shortly and hopes to see Lewis about publishing a book. Masterson vouches for Colburn’s character, and asks Lewis to speak with him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-16

Creator(s)

Masterson, Bat, 1853-1921