Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

William H. Kelsey asks Theodore Roosevelt to keep William H. Taft from getting the Presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Kelsey believes if Taft wins the nomination, he will be beaten worse than any other man running for office. Although Robert M. La Follette is better than Taft, Kelsey will be voting for Roosevelt in the primaries and hopes Roosevelt will run for the office himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Kelsey, William H. (William Henry), 1858-1936

Benjamin D. Colclough asks Theodore Roosevelt to explain something Roosevelt said.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Colclough, Benjamin D. (Benjamin Davis), 1872-1954

George R. Chadwick invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak before the Modern Woodmen of America of Chester, Pennsylvania on any subject.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Chadwick, George R. (George Rowe), 1873-1948

Frank E. Barney asks Theodore Roosevelt to grant him a favor and using Roosevelt’s influence to get Barney a special act of Congress which would allow him to receive his pension. Barney gives examples of his patriotism such as singing patriotic songs and naming his son after Abraham Lincoln. Barney hopes Roosevelt can help him because even though he made mistakes, he has spent a lot of time making up for them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Barney, Frank E.

Luther F. Eggers tells Theodore Roosevelt he has been a lifelong Republican, fought in the Civil War, and lived among the Rough Riders in Arizona before leaving to practice law in California. Eggers judges that the all Western states will support Roosevelt, unlike William H. Taft, and urges Roosevelt to accept the nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Eggers, Luther F. (Luther Franklin), 1845-1933

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Boutroux, Emile, 1845-1921

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

French

Lulu Mae Kipp Carlin tells Theodore Roosevelt it is time for him to speak under the auspices of the Daughters of Veterans in Chicago and help them raise money by doing so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-16

Creator(s)

Carlin, Lulu Mae Kipp, 1870-1923

William W. Hulse reminds Theodore Roosevelt of previous correspondence they have had and shares an update on the progress of his village. Hulse believes everyone would support Roosevelt as the next president and as a veteran, has always admired Roosevelt. Hulse invites Roosevelt to the Board of Trade’s annual banquet as the guest of honor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Hulse, William W. (William Warren), 1838-1929

Lottie M. Koons tells Theodore Roosevelt she is preparing a volume containing quotations from the best writers and speakers. Koons quotes a speech Roosevelt gave in Minneapolis before the death of William McKinley and asks Roosevelt if he would mind if she included the in her book, with proper credit given.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Koons, Lottie M. (Lottie Mary)

S. B. Cooper invites Theodore Roosevelt to be his guest at the annual dinner for the New York Southern Society. Cooper lists the speakers and other notable guests, including Texians, which he says must be spelled with an “i”. Cooper reminds Roosevelt he was a member of Congress when Roosevelt was President and has always been an admirer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Cooper, S. B. (Samuel Bronson), 1850-1918

Harrison D. Boyer tells Theodore Roosevelt that the common people can only see Roosevelt as the next president because Roosevelt is the only one they can trust. Boyer believes the government needs to regulate business, social, educational, and political life to provide equal rights, justice, and liberty to the people and future generations. Roosevelt is the only man who might do this and Boyer hopes he will come out as a candidate for the presidency because it is his duty.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Boyer, Harrison D., 1878-1922

Asahi Ikeda tells Theodore Roosevelt he misses Roosevelt a great deal. After leaving America Ikeda traveled the world and returned home where he changed his name to Ikeda and began working for a successful Japanese company. Ikeda asks for a picture of Roosevelt to hang in his room.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Ikeda, Asahi

M. O. Gates tells Theodore Roosevelt thousands of men believe Roosevelt needs to step up and rescue the party. If Roosevelt and Albert J. Beveridge are the leaders, Gates knows the Republicans will win, but if William H. Taft is nominated, there will not be victory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Gates, M O

R. K. Smith congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on the news in the newspaper and says the men of America are ready to fight if Roosevelt gives the word.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Smith, R. K.

Rev. Thomas L. Lallance asks Theodore Roosevelt to come give a lecture to help raise money for a new parsonage.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Lallance, Thomas L.

George H. Fearons sends Theodore Roosevelt an article from the El Paso Morning Times containing the views of their mutual friend, William H. H. Llewellyn on the topic of reciprocity. Llewellyn has been elected to the first General Assembly for the new state of New Mexico and is a candidate for Speaker or President of the Senate, though Fearons cannot remember which.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Fearons, George H. (George Hadsall), -1930

Robert H. Durbin invites Theodore Roosevelt to be the guest of honor at the Poor Richard Club’s annual dinner. Durbin hopes that although Roosevelt refused the invitation from the last President of the club, Thomas Martindale, Roosevelt will accept this year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Durbin, Robert H. (Robert Holmes), 1866-1948

Harry Peyton Steger sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of Basil Wilson Duke’s Reminiscences at Duke’s suggestion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Steger, Harry Peyton, 1883-1913

Alexander J. Cooper tells Theodore Roosevelt he is glad to see a movement to make Roosevelt the next president in this mornings newspaper because the Republican party needs a leader who will protect American industries. Coopers asks Roosevelt not to refuse the nomination because the people are with Roosevelt and only want the chance to voice their sentiments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Cooper, Alexander J. (Alexander James), 1861-1937

Benjamin F. Beazell tells Theodore Roosevelt that he has traveled through many midwestern states and all republicans he meets are dissatisfied with William H. Taft and will not vote for Taft even if nominated. Beazell states the dissatisfied businessmen and farmers are true blood republicans, not insurgent republicans. Beazell believes the office will seek out Roosevelt despite Roosevelt not seeking office and offers to help in any way he can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Beazell, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Fell), 1864-1947