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President Roosevelt has put the “brief pamphlet” John R. Mott asked for in the form of a letter to Mott. He did so because he did not want it to look like he was contributing a special article to a book or series of pamphlets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-12
President Roosevelt is glad that the Christian Student Movement is extending internationally. He understands that the goal is for it to become the World’s Student Federation, and the goal of which is the “moral betterment” of students all over the world. He wishes good luck to John R. Mott in the endeavor of including Japan, China, Korea, and the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-07
Theodore Roosevelt obtained the letter from John R. Mott and is eager for his book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-08
After visiting the military academies at Annapolis and West Point, Lyman Abbott lists his views on the religious buildings and services available to students. He believes the Young Men’s Christian Association should have a house on West Point’s campus for voluntary religious work and would like Congress to give the academies money to pay for these resources. He wishes for Mott to pass his thoughts on to whoever at the association could be made aware of this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-01
President Roosevelt would like John R. Mott to deliver a special word of greeting to Russia’s young men. In his message, Roosevelt reflects on the ideal qualities of young men and notes that they are universal, regardless of nationality. In particular, Roosevelt discusses the need to combine “a high ideal with practical efficiency in carrying it out.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-12
President Roosevelt appreciates the plan that John R. Mott made in “The Future Leadership of the Church,” which called for strong and well-trained young men to dedicate themselves to “the leadership of the aggressive churches that make for Christianity.” Roosevelt discusses the importance of Christian values and the need for more and stronger leadership in the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-12