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Parsons, Frances Theodora, 1861-1952

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Theodora Parsons

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Theodora Parsons

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frances Theodora Parsons for lunch and makes plans for her to visit. He asks if she would like him to write a letter for her son, James “Russell” Parsons, about his father James “Jim” Russell Parsons. The former was only eight years old when the latter, a friend of Roosevelt’s, died.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-11-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Theodora Parsons

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Theodora Parsons

Theodore Roosevelt is disappointed that he will not be able to participate in the war. He has a low opinion of President Wilson and suggests that the Allies will not seek Roosevelt’s services for fear of antagonizing Wilson, a man that would sacrifice anything for personal advancement. Ted Roosevelt and Archie Roosevelt attempted to enlist as privates with General Pershing but they were refused as this would be a “waste of material.” He is pleased that James Russell Parsons is preparing for military service, even though he cannot enlist for many months.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-05-24