Porter, Horace, 1837-1921

President Roosevelt found General Porter’s article interesting, although he does not agree with Porter’s conclusion that moral courage is more important than physical courage. Roosevelt believes that both types are worthless without the other. He cites Senator Eugene Hale as an example. Hale has moral courage but lacks physical courage, which makes him “the enemy of the honor and honesty of America” in regards to foreign relations and military matters. He also notes that some Rough Riders who had immense physical courage lack moral courage and have been “utterly worthless” since returning to civilian life.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Horace Porter to read an enclosed letter from Judge Thomas F. Wentworth. If Porter can be president of the club, he will be “rendering a genuine service.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells General Horace Porter that the celebration must be held in the upcoming fall, and asks about scheduling it a week after the anniversary of the naval battle. He would regret breaking up the leave of the midshipmen, but would like them to be present at the festivities.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Porter, Horace, 1837-1921

Publication Date

2025-07-24

President Roosevelt reluctantly accepted Ambassador Porter’s resignation, effective April 30, 1905. He understands Porter’s reasons, however, and thanks him for staying on slightly longer than he had originally hoped. He urgently requested Congress act on the John Paul Jones matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Porter for the report on the John Paul Jones matter, which he will send to Congress.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is glad Ambassador Porter enjoyed the book by Robert J. Thompson that was circulated during the last campaign. He thanks Porter for writing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Porter for the article and will read it with great interest.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt extends his sympathy to Horace Porter after Porter’s great loss.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Porter for the letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt appreciates the Figaro article sent by Ambassador Porter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt sends Ambassador Porter a photograph and notes that the artist, Theobald Chartran, created “a most admirable picture of Mrs. Roosevelt.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt introduces Horace Porter, United States Ambassador to France, to his cousin Laura d’Oremieulx Roosevelt and commends her to his courtesy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt introduces Ambassador Porter to his friend, the historian Colonel Theodore Ayrault Dodge.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919