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President Roosevelt wishes John Callan O’Laughlin good luck and was pleased to appoint him. He asks O’Laughlin to communicate with him while in Japan and would similarly like to hear his views of the political situation in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-17
Theodore Roosevelt informs John Callan O’Laughlin that he is still waiting for a decision from President Woodrow Wilson about whether he can lead a Rough Riders division on the western front.
1917-05-16
“Meet me three thirty Harvard Club tomorrow Tuesday afternoon.”
1917-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt tells John Callan O’Laughlin that he has been keeping himself “close to matters connected to the war.” Roosevelt also inquires about Gifford Pinchot.
1917-10-26
“I am very glad to get your note. Now, whenever you think there is anything I ought to do about the General’s work, you just let me know, and I will go the limit!”
1918-03-16
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Callan O’Laughlin for his condolence note following the death of Roosevelt’s son Quentin Roosevelt.
1918-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges receipt of John Callan O’Laughlin’s letter and updates him on the status of the safari. The group has killed a great deal of game to be mounted in the Smithsonian.
1909-07-16
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Callan O’Laughlin for his recent letter. Roosevelt wants to see O’Laughlin as soon as he returns from Africa.
1909-11-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin about a controversy regarding the Catholic religion. Roosevelt advises O’Laughlin to write an article to be published in a Catholic newspaper.
1910-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin declining to write a letter for publication in the newspaper.
1910-10-03
“Let me see you whenever you get the chance. I thank you for your telegram.”
1910-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin and comments on the libel suit by Simeon E. Baldwin and the William Lorimer case. Roosevelt regards the outcome of the Lorimer case as “one of the greatest infamies that could be perpetrated.”
1910-12-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin about writing to Albert J. Beveridge regarding the William Lorimer incident. Roosevelt has informed The Outlook magazine about his opinion on the matter and hopes that it will publish an article on the subject.
1910-12-23
Theodore Roosevelt is submitting another editorial to The Outlook regarding the William Lorimer case.
1910-12-28
Theodore Roosevet asks John Callan O’Laughlin if he should issue a personal statement against Senator William Lorimer.
1911-01-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin noting that “things certainly look better in the William Lorimer case.” Roosevelt has written to both Albert J. Beveridge and Robert M. La Follette.
1911-01-17
Theodore Roosevelt informs John Callan O’Laughlin of his plans to travel to Chicago by train to attend the Harvard Club and University Club dinners. Roosevelt also has news to share with O’Laughlin on the William Lorimer case.
1911-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt describes to John Callan O’Laughlin his recent attempts to contact Senator Henry Cabot Lodge regarding the upcoming election.
1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt tells John Callan O’Laughlin that he has nothing to fear about Congress investigating the “Steel Corporation matter,” the Sugar Trust, or the Panama Canal because every action was made public knowledge from the beginning. Roosevelt expected some public uproar about the Steel Corporation once the danger had passed.
1911-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges receipt of letters returned to him by John Callan O’Laughlin. The letters are ones Roosevelt previously wrote to O’Laughlin, responding to questions about the William Lorimer case. Roosevelt does not believe the letters should be published because they contain his personal opinions and his report of what various Senators thought, and they were sent to O’Laughlin confidentially. Roosevelt, however, is willing to speak to the Committee if they would like to ask about his actions regarding the Lorimer case.
1911-07-29