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Rose, John Carter, 1861-1927

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Carter Rose

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Carter Rose

President Roosevelt tells John Carter Rose, the US Attorney for District of Maryland, that he appreciates the editorial her forwarded from the Times, and was proud of the election of the Republican Congress. Roosevelt bemoans that the congressmen who have won their seats based on riding his coattails have later attempted to thwart him, but also notes that it has happened to every other president before him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Carter Rose

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Carter Rose

Theodore Roosevelt values Judge John Carter Rose’s opinion of him and acknowledges the many causes he and Carter have accomplished over their 27-year acquaintance. Roosevelt discusses his contentment in retiring from public life because he has worked very hard and has accomplished much in 30 years. Roosevelt is content with non-political work, such as writing for The Outlook and earning a salary sufficient to support his family and his sons’ education. He declines 100 percent of requests for political work and does not feel obligated to take on “big work” for the sake of “big work,” preferring to remain out of public life

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Carter Rose

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Carter Rose

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Judge John Carter Rose Rose and asks him to come to Oyster Bay, New York, on Monday, July 11. He would like to know if Mrs. Grace Beaston Rose will be able to come for lunch and suggests the 11 am train from Penn Station. If Rose prefers to come at night, he can certainly provide accommodations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-05