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Edward Hull Crump, mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, notifies Theodore Roosevelt of an upcoming national reunion of Union and Confederate soldiers, and asks him to be a guest at the event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-03
Supreme Court Justice Holmes reflects on the fiftieth anniversary of the graduation of the Harvard class of 1861, reflecting both on its members and the experience many of them shared serving in the Civil War. He feels that the hard times and experiences they shared helped them grow into strong adults.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Charles Horton asks Theodore Roosevelt if he can donate any items or a check to the John Corning Post, of the Grand Army of the Republic Posts, “Old Fashion Camp Fire” event that is based off conditions of the American Civil War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-19
Holmes E. Offley was impressed by Frank Harper during a previous exchange of letters and now wishes to “let it out.” Offley recounts his experiences working for another Frank Harper at the Bank of Commerce and working for the Navy Department during the Civil War. Offley has not asked for his military service to be recognized until his age has prevented his employment. Offley would appreciate Harper’s help in receiving a letter from Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-14
George C. Round asks Theodore Roosevelt for his opinion on some matters concerning the upcoming Manassas National Jubilee for veterans of the Civil War. Round would like Roosevelt’s advice for some of the events to take place, and additionally hopes that Roosevelt might be able to mention the event in the Outlook. Round hopes to meet with Roosevelt when he is in New York later in June.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08
James W. Hitchcock writes to Theodore Roosevelt to ask Roosevelt help address the conditions of Civil War veteran homes. Hitchcock describes the poor conditions at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Hitchcock writes that whatever the initial intentions of the homes, they are now being used to benefit political candidates rather than disabled veterans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-02
Charles Bowen Howry writes to Archibald Gracie to return advance chapters of Gracie’s manuscript pertaining to his experience at the battle of Chickamauga. Howry compliments the accuracy of Gracie’s statements in the manuscript.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-02
Eliza A. Lawton requests Theodore Roosevelt’s assistance in remedying an error made on her father’s memorial that excludes her from his list of daughters. Roosevelt approved the volley of shots fired at General Robert Anderson’s memorial services at West Point, so Lawton hopes he will be of assistance in changing the inscription when all other options have failed her.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-31
Marion Sturgis recounts to Theodore Roosevelt a story that Corrine Roosevelt told her of how he taught Fanny Parsons a course of American History, and that he seemed to know more about the subject than anyone she knew. Sturgis’s daughter—Henrietta Sturgis, who Corrine Roosevelt asked to meet TheodoreRoosevelt for tea—is interested in learning more about the Civil War, and inquires what books would be best to learn about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-31
Frederick S. Rauber invites Theodore Roosevelt to the fiftieth-anniversary of the enlistment of volunteers from College Point, Long Island, to serve in the Civil War. Rauber hopes that Roosevelt will join in honoring the volunteers and give some short remarks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-23
James Van Horn is glad Theodore Roosevelt accepted the invitation from the executors of his brother’s will to speak at the dedication of a monument of Abraham Lincoln. Van Horn tells Roosevelt a brief family history and he and his brothers’ service in the Civil War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-16
Warren E. Benscoter informs Theodore Roosevelt that he has a copy of To Cuba and Back, a Vacation Voyage with his father’s name and the year 1858 written in it. Benscoter asks Roosevelt to verify it was his father’s book that was sent to Hart Island during the Civil War. Benscoter would like to display this book with other items his father brought home from his time in the war if it can be verified.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-15
Alston Gordon Dayton invited Theodore Roosevelt to attend and speak at the fiftieth anniversary of the first land battle of the Civil War. The event will be “wholly non-partisan,” with both Union and Confederate soldiers in attendance, and will include a reproduction of the battle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-11
William Musgrave Calder invites Theodore Roosevelt to the parade honoring the fiftieth anniversary of when the Fourteenth Regiment of the New York State Volunteers left for the Civil War. Calder has been meaning to visit Roosevelt to talk about general affairs. Even though he is the only Republican congressman from New York he is quite enjoying it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-06
John H. Gillespie tells Theodore Roosevelt of the Emigh family he met in Gillette, Wyoming. The family had ties to the American Civil War as the fathers of both Mr. and Mrs. Emigh fought on the side of the Union. Gillespie mentions a photograph his wife took of four of the family members that was included in the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-09
In several excerpts, General King admits he knew little about the second day of the Battle of Chickamauga. He shares his recollections and impressions of the officers involved in the battle. He looks forward with “keen interest” to the completion of the account. King appreciates the amended view of Thomas John Wood and regards it as most judicious.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911
Raymond L. Ditmars asks Theodore Roosevelt’s help in accessing negatives of Matthew B. Brady’s photographs to reproduce for use in Ditmars’ Civil War lecture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-20
Katherine E. Gunkle describes the physical suffering her father, William H. Gunkle, experienced while serving as a surgeon during the Civil War. His consequent poor health left him unable to work and she was left to care for herself upon his death ten years after his discharge. However, her declining health makes her uncertain how she will continue working. She asks Theodore Roosevelt to petition Congress on her behalf for a pension.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-20
Nathan Sweet tells Theodore Roosevelt he recently met Gifford Pinchot. He gives a brief autobiography and wants Roosevelt to know he has done everything possible to elect Roosevelt delegates from his precinct.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-18
Confederate Army General Wright attests to the accuracy of Archibald Gracie’s manuscript “The Truth About Chickamauga.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18