What our forefathers did to “special privilege”
A British soldier tries to dodge bullets during the American Revolutionary War.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1912-07-03
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Anniversaries
Letter from John Burroughs to Theodore Roosevelt
John Burroughs is having an article published in The Century and complains of The Outlook continuing to publish William J. Long’s absurd nature articles such as “Animal Surgery.” On behalf of the citizens of Kingston, New York, Burroughs invites President Roosevelt to attend the 250th anniversary of the town’s founding. There will also be a cornerstone ceremony at a home for homeless children.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-09-20
Letter from Mary A. Choate to Theodore Roosevelt
Mary A. Choate would like President Roosevelt to publicly support the New York Exchange for Woman’s Work, preferably with a speech at their upcoming 25th anniversary celebration.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-30
Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson has been ill but appears to be recovering well and President Roosevelt should not worry. Douglas Robinson wishes Roosevelt a belated happy birthday and congratulates him on his successful handling of the Anthracite Coal Strike. He asks if Roosevelt can attend the fiftieth anniversary of the Children’s Aid Society.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-28
Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt
John Campbell Greenway’s father has received President Roosevelt’s letter and is willing to help in Roosevelt’s “efforts for clean government.” Greenway may be able to visit the White House when he travels to New Haven, Connecticut, for the bicentennial celebration.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-15
Letter from Benjamin Franklin to Jane Mecom
Transcript of Benjamin Franklin’s letter to his sister Jane Mecom on the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin thanks her for the soap and explains that “bad spelling” is not her fault.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1786-07-04