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Thurlow Weed Barnes sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of Fredrick William Seward’s testimonial of the Union Society of the Civil War.
Thurlow Weed Barnes is likely the creator as he was one of the governors general of The Union Society of the Civil War in 1911.
On behalf of the All Souls Universalist Church, Frederick B. Dalzell asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak at their celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Civil War. He encloses a letter from Francis A. Weisman with more information. Dalzell does not want to put himself under too much of an obligation to Roosevelt on this matter, as he may want to ask for a greater favor for himself in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-03
Walter H. Fitzgerald asks Theodore Roosevelt for an interview for possible employment at The Outlook. Despite his age, he has a younger man’s vitality, health, and endurance. He is a Civil War veteran and the only survivor of his family who served.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-27
B. F. Brazell informs Theodore Roosevelt that he has some work for Roosevelt that no other man can do, and that is to consult for his story regarding the Civil War. Brazell hopes to write of the historical event by providing details form both sides.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
Adrienne Frye sends Theodore Roosevelt an interesting clipping about James Dunwoody Bulloch, whom she believes is a relative. If interested, she can send the sequel when it appears.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-25
R. B. Taggart informs Theodore Roosevelt of the secession he attended at the Water Way Convention where he heard a lecture from Robert E. Peary and follows it with his opinions on the upcoming presidential election. Taggart feels that Roosevelt must run for the presidential nomination the people feel he is the better man for the job than the proposed candidates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-21
Benjamin F. Havens expresses to Theodore Roosevelt his support for Roosevelt’s stance against President William H. Taft’s treaty, praising him as a true American and commending his backbone in defending national rights.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-09
James Morris Morgan is asking Theodore Roosevelt a genealogy-related question about his late uncle, James Dunwody Bulloch, as he has already exhausted all other sources that might’ve known the answer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-05
A. H. Stager appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s recognition of the Civil War soldiers and hopes he will continue to serve his country for a long time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08
In chapter three of his book, The Truth about Chickamaugua, Archibald Gracie discusses Union General George H. Thomas’s role in the battle, an account which differs from the generally accepted history but which Gracie states is based on true reports and records.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08
Ida M. Gates is looking to sell some of her late husband’s belongings, and writes to Theodore Roosevelt if he has any interest. The item she highlights is the “Lincoln Card,” and then proceeds to tell the history of the card and how it eventually came into her husband’s possession.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-01
Lawrence Van Alstyne sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the diary he kept while serving in the Civil War. He reports that thirteen schools have adopted it as supplementary war history reading.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
Alexander L. Lucas asks Theodore Roosevelt for help receiving his pension.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-16
Elbridge J. Copp thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter acknowledging receipt of his book Reminiscences of the War of the Rebellion. He courageously asks Roosevelt to write a review of it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-07
Peter Twamley is surprised that Theodore Roosevelt is not interested in his case, especially since he heard it is illegal to demote a veteran without proven charges. The demotion from sampler to laborer will significantly decrease Twamley’s salary. He feels Roosevelt should make an exception for him, as he is a Civil War veteran.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-30
Harry O. Jones, a self-professed student of the Civil War, sends Theodore Roosevelt some photographs from the conflict and an article explaining them. He feels that Roosevelt will genuinely enjoy the pictures, which are of historical value as they show Southern prisoners in Northern prisons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-01
Elbridge J. Copp sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his book, Reminiscences of the War of the Rebellion, and hopes that he will find the time to read it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-26
Mathilda Josefina Forstein asks Theodore Roosevelt if he knows of any back pensions or other fund she may be eligible for as a former nurse who served in the Civil War. Forstein’s current pension is not enough to meet her expenses, as she is nearly blind, and receiving an additional stipend would greatly help her.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-25
Peter Twamley, a Civil War veteran who has worked as a sugar sampler at the Port of New York, was recently demoted and had his salary decreased. He appeals to Theodore Roosevelt as a veteran, Republican, and fellow-Mason to have his position and salary restored.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-20
Dorus Thompson invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the dedication of the monument to the Civil War dead of Livingston County, New York. He would like Roosevelt to unveil the memorial and speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12