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Contraband quarters, Mason’s Island

Contraband quarters, Mason’s Island

Map and architectural drawing of the contraband quarters established on Mason’s Island, later called Theodore Roosevelt Island. These quarters were instituted during the Civil War as a safe haven for freedmen and fugitive slaves who came within Union lines. Drawing depicts the layout of living quarters, as well as the location of hospital facilities, stables, laundry, school house, and teacher and employee quarters. A section and elevation of the contraband quarters is at the top of the drawing.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1861

Contrabands in 2nd R. I. Camp

Contrabands in 2nd R. I. Camp

Several members of the 2nd Rhode Island Camp at Camp Brightwood in the District of Columbia. Capt. B. S. Brown (left); Lt. John P. Shaw, Co. F 2nd Regt. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry (center); and Lt. Fry (right) with African American men and boy. Caption notes that the African Americans are contrabands, slaves who sought freedom within Union lines during the Civil War.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1863

Speech by Theodore Roosevelt

Speech by Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt addresses the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition by first remarking upon the healing and reunification that has taken place since the Civil War and praising South Carolina. He approves of the exhibition’s effort to involve the West Indies, and feels that they will play a greater role in American policy going forward. The exhibition was made possible by the ongoing industrial development in the nation which Roosevelt praises, even as he also recognizes that it can produce social problems that the nation needs to work together to confront. His administration can help in this goal though the fair and honest administration of laws.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04

Draft of address of President Roosevelt at the G.A.R. encampment, The Weirs, New Hampshire

Draft of address of President Roosevelt at the G.A.R. encampment, The Weirs, New Hampshire

A draft of a speech addressing members of the Grand Army of the Republic in which President Roosevelt praises the efforts of the Union Army during the Civil War. He argues that with the growth of cities, and of individual and corporate fortunes, men have become more divided into groups and classes. Roosevelt asserts that in order to solve the “dark problems looming before us,” Americans must “strive onward” in the same spirit Union soldiers demonstrated when they fought alongside men regardless of class or religion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-28

The navy, speech of President Roosevelt at Haverhill, Mass.

The navy, speech of President Roosevelt at Haverhill, Mass.

President Roosevelt praises the efforts of the Navy. He declares that an efficient navy of adequate size is “not only the best guarantee of peace, but is also the surest means for seeing that if war does come the result shall be honorable to our good name and favorable to our national interests.” He stresses the necessity of training and preparedness in assuring the Navy’s success in times of war.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-26

Address of President Roosevelt at the G.A.R. encampment, The Weirs, New Hampshire

Address of President Roosevelt at the G.A.R. encampment, The Weirs, New Hampshire

President Roosevelt addresses members of the Grand Army of the Republic, praising the efforts of Union Army soldiers during the Civil War. He argues that with the growth of cities and individual and corporate fortunes, men have become more divided into groups and classes, thereby diminishing the “realization of that essential underlying brotherhood which ought to be deep in the heart of every American.” Roosevelt asserts that in order to solve the “dark problems looming before us,” they must prioritize cooperation. He insists that Americans must “strive onward” in the same spirit Union soldiers demonstrated when they fought alongside men regardless of class or religion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sheerin

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sheerin

Theodore Roosevelt details the difficulties of the fight ahead of him, and his opinion that the Progressive Party platform is the first platform since the Civil War to address the vital issues of the time. Roosevelt thinks that it is absurd that Woodrow Wilson’s proposal to change tariff policy could have any effect on real social issues. Roosevelt remembers and appreciates both of James Sheerin’s letters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. M. Dickinson

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. M. Dickinson

Theodore Roosevelt wishes to introduce Raymond Lee Ditmars to Secretary of War Dickinson. Roosevelt describes Ditmars as a naturalist, historian, and an “esteemed citizen of New York City” who is now engaged in a study of the Civil War. Ditmars would like to obtain slides from Mathew Brady’s negatives, and Roosevelt would be glad if Dickinson would permit him to do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. V. Greene

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. V. Greene

Theodore Roosevelt will see F. V. Greene when he returns. He admires Greene’s enclosures but has two suggestions, which he discusses at length. First, Greene only needs to state that King of Prussia Frederick II’s approbation of George Washington seems to be a myth, as he never showed interest in Washington or the American Struggle. Roosevelt comments on Helmuth Moltke’s opinion of the Civil War and how France could have implemented similar cavalry tactics. His second suggestion is that it is incorrect to say that America’s action in the peace settlement of the Russo-Japanese War did not produce the current hostile relationships with Russia and Japan. He discusses the other factors involved.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-07