American periodicals

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Watson Gilder

President Roosevelt tells Richard Watson Gilder, editor of The Century, that he will read the two articles by essayist Charles D. Stewart that Gilder recommended. Roosevelt is not sure if Stewart should go on a trip with him. Roosevelt concludes the letter by stating that Gilder must be happy that he appointed Maurice Francis Egan to be the minister to Copenhagen.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to A. T. Mahan

President Roosevelt is concerned that Rear Admiral Mahan is feeling ill. Roosevelt anticipates reading Mahan’s articles and the peace conference has so many people speaking that no one is speaking clearly about peace.

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1907-05-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Haven Putnam

President Roosevelt congratulates George Haven Putnam on restarting Putnam’s Magazine. Roosevelt does not think he can write an article for it, but would be pleased to have a speech of his appear in the magazine. 

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Creation Date

1906-04-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Otto Trevelyan

President Roosevelt complains to George Otto Trevelyan about the “amount of utterly worthless written matter published in America.” He sends Trevelyan a few American books that he thinks are good which were published during the last year. Roosevelt also tells Trevelyan about his recent trip through the South, where he was received with enthusiasm.

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Creation Date

1905-11-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt is sorry to hear that Senator Lodge has been feeling unwell and tells him that he liked his article in the North American. He asks if Lodge noticed that William F. Sheehan’s article, while nominally about Democratic presidential candidate Alton B. Parker, is actually about Roosevelt himself.

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Creation Date

1904-09-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred Henry Lewis

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates what Alfred Henry Lewis has written about him, especially his article in Success. Roosevelt feels that he does not deserve all the praise Lewis has given him, but he tried to accomplish all of the things that Lewis has credited to him.

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Creation Date

1904-09-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Brinton McClellan Harvey

President Roosevelt was pleased with the editorials regarding the General Wood and General Miles cases. He appreciates Colonel Harvey’s generosity in the matter.

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1904-02-04

Letter from John Burroughs to Theodore Roosevelt

John Burroughs was very interested to hear Buffalo Jones and the Yellowstone grizzly bears with tin cans stuck on their feet. If President Roosevelt has read any of his latest articles, Burroughs would be glad to receive his thoughts and criticism. Burroughs is considering buying a farm in the southern Catskill region and offers it as a place of rest for Roosevelt and his family.

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Creation Date

1904-08-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. H. Raftery

President Roosevelt encloses a dollar for his subscription to The Voter.

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Creation Date

1903-07-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William T. Hornaday

William T. Hornaday thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and for securing the support of The Outlook for Hornaday’s game preservation efforts. After a successful speaking tour in the West, Hornaday is confident that legislation can be passed in the next session of Congress.

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Creation Date

1915-10-20

Letter from James Andrew Drain to Theodore Roosevelt

Before Theodore Roosevelt departs for South America, James Andrew Drain wants him to see an article from Arms and the Man about the recent performance of the Argentinian riflemen.

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Creation Date

1913-09-26

Letter from Edith Bell Opdycke to Theodore Roosevelt

Edith Bell Opdycke read Theodore Roosevelt’s recent article in the Outlook, and agrees with what he says. While she regrets expressing disapproval of President William H. Taft’s administration, there are many points at which she feels he has seriously erred, and she believes his renomination would be “an act of stupendous folly.”

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Creation Date

1911-07-10

Letter from Oscar S. Straus to Theodore Roosevelt

Oscar S. Straus argues about the unsuitability of “Hebrew” as a race on immigration forms, as it characterizes a person by their religion and not their nationality or country of origin.

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Creation Date

1911-07-01

Letter from E. A. Stowe to Theodore Roosevelt

E. A. Stowe discloses to Theodore Roosevelt his admiration for him. However, he is disappointed by Roosevelt’s recent article on Elwell S. Otis, and was further disappointed by his usage of Samuel Gompers.  

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Creation Date

1911-06-20

Letter from James Andrew Drain to Theodore Roosevelt

James Andrew Drain is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt approved of his editorial. He encloses another editorial for Roosevelt’s review, and he comments negatively on President Taft’s understanding of the military and his lack of Roosevelt’s “almost fanatical industry.”

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Creation Date

1911-06-21

Letter from William E. Coffin to Theodore Roosevelt

William E. Coffin encloses to Theodore Roosevelt relevant pages from the June 1911 issue of Field and Stream that feature an article on Roosevelt’s achievements and honors, though due to lack of space the list of awards will be included in the following issue. He discusses the Bayne Bill, which prohibits the sale of game, that has passed the New York State Senate and will likely be signed into law. Coffin fondly recalls the hours spent at Sagamore Hill with Roosevelt and Ernest Thompson Seton, and the invitation was appreciated. 

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Creation Date

1911-05-26

Letter from Ray C. Rose to Theodore Roosevelt

Ray C. Rose describes the life experiences and character of Bill McQuigg to Theodore Roosevelt. He is sending a copy of Backbone Monthly which provides a brief biographical sketch of McQuigg, who found “inspirational achievement” and consistent optimism after a debilitating back injury thirteen years ago. He invites Roosevelt to share the sketch with friends and write a personal letter to McQuigg.

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Creation Date

1911-05-24

Letter from Theodore Irving Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Irving Wood, in his capacity as the president of the Home Educational Society, asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a short article for an upcoming publication titled Hints for the Home. Wood wants Roosevelt to write about the duties of married men to their families and their country and inquires if he knows of anyone to write about the duties of married women to their families and country. Wood informs Roosevelt that the book will be sent to newly married couples throughout the country.

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Creation Date

1911-05-09

Letter from Albert Shaw to William Loeb

Albert Shaw has asked Judson C. Welliver to write a new article for The American Review of Reviews that provides a more informative overview of the Roosevelt administration. The “spirit and the intelligence” that William Loeb and President Roosevelt liked in the original manuscript will be retained. Shaw thanks Loeb for sending Welliver to him, and is optimistic about both this article and Clark’s piece on the Africa trip.

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Creation Date

1909-02-01

Letter from Albert Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert Shaw liked the “spirit” but not the prose of Judson C. Welliver’s article about President Roosevelt. He has asked Welliver to write a new piece in simpler language that delivers a systematic overview of the Roosevelt administration’s accomplishments. Shaw is optimistic about Edward B. Clark’s article for young readers on Roosevelt’s Africa trip. It is almost complete, and will be published in the March edition of The American Review of Reviews. Shaw shares his plans for the accompanying illustrations, and requests a photograph of Roosevelt in hunting attire. He also requests the short letter outlining Roosevelt’s goals for the trip that they discussed Friday evening. Shaw’s editorial remarks in the March issue will endeavor to frame Roosevelt’s legacy and future career plans in a flattering light.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-01