Bigelow, William Sturgis, 1850-1926

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt discusses the current state of the presidential election and predicts that the Republicans will win the electoral college. He notes their prospects in various states, and in particular notes that although they are “horribly handicapped” by the unpopularity of Governor Charles Evans Hughes, he believes they will win in New York. Roosevelt inquires if William Sturgis Bigelow has shown Senator Lodge the new five dollar gold piece, and reports that he plans to address the Sorbonne upon his return from Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt found Senator Lodge’s letter to Richard Olney to convey a true mastery of language. Enclosed are letters that will allow for a full understanding of the scandal concerning Laura A. Hull Morris, and Roosevelt will also have information for Lodge about the Brownsville incident. Roosevelt has just given William Sturgis Bigelow the first of the five dollar gold pieces.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard M. Saltonstall

President Roosevelt has already promised to stay with William Sturgis Bigelow, but he looks forward to seeing Richard M. Saltonstall at the dinner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Austin Wadsworth

President Roosevelt informs William Austin Wadsworth that he will not have enough time to visit Wadsworth at his home because he is already seeing William Sturgis Bigelow during his brief visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt asks his father President Roosevelt when the best time would be to schedule his eye surgery. He would prefer that his mother, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, not come up for his surgery as it would be too hard on her. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge requests a copy of George Kennan’s letter of November 20, 1904, for William Sturgis Bigelow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-20

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and says he hurt his ankle playing tennis. Roosevelt adds that George Kennan criticized him for trying to make peace between Russia and Japan, until Kennan learned more about the real situation. He closes by saying Doctor Bigelow has been staying a week or two.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-06-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Horace W. Child

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Horace W. Child and appreciates the work his son, Richard Washburn Child, did for the campaign. He was impressed with the extraordinary meeting and describes William Sturgis Bigelow as a “trump.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Dehon Hill

Theodore Roosevelt wants Arthur Dehon Hill to meet with him while he is in Boston. Roosevelt will go to the house of William Sturgis Bigelow as Hill suggests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-15

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Dehon Hill

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Arthur Dehon Hill, reassuring him that Mr. Thompson performed well in Hill’s absence. Regarding a discussion about possible electors, Roosevelt’s guests supported Massachusetts Governor Eugene Foss. Roosevelt supports a plan to elect one ex-Republican and one ex-Democrat for Senator and Governor, such as John Sullivan and Mr. Plunkett. Roosevelt expresses pleasure that ex-Governor of Rhode Island Lucius F. C. Garvin supports the Progressive platform. Roosevelt is also pleased with William Sturgis Bigelow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Dehon Hill

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Harvard law professor Arthur Dehon Hill in response to Hill’s invitation to host Roosevelt in Boston. Roosevelt appreciates the offer but is obliged to stay with Dr. Bigelow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-22

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Cheever Shattuck

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Dr. Shattuck that Roosevelt has asked William Sturgis Bigelow to undertake a particular piece of work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-10

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Brandegee

Theodore Roosevelt is eager to see Edward Brandegee, but his time in Boston will be limited. He suggests that Brandegee and his wife Mary dine with him at William Sturgis Bigelow’s house on Sunday or Monday. He will contact Gardiner Howland Shaw and drop in at the club on Monday. Roosevelt notes that his son Archibald was deeply impressed by the Brandegees’ kindness.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-01-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Bushnell Hart

Theodore Roosevelt makes arrangements to meet with Professor Hart.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to R. M. Johnston

Theodore Roosevelt tells R. M. Johnston that his speech to the American Historical Association on December 27th is already complete and will “not admit of my dealing with military history.” However, Roosevelt is interested in speaking to Johnston, either by attending a section that Johnston had mentioned or inviting Johnston over to William Sturgis Bigelow’s home on December 28th.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Katherine Lowell Roosevelt Bowlker

Theodore Roosevelt tells Katherine Lowell Roosevelt Bowlker that he will try to dine with her next time he is in town and comments that sometimes its better for him to stay with William Sturgis Bigelow as it allows him to meet many Progressives. Roosevelt also asks if Bowlker plans to attend his lecture to the American Historical Association, as he thinks she would enjoy it. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ewing W. Hamlen

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Ewing W. Hamlen for his letter and hopes to see him when Roosevelt visits William Sturgis Bigelow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Ford Rhodes

Theodore Roosevelt informs James Ford Rhodes that he is unable to come to Boston due to the calls from the Progressive leaders there. Roosevelt will stay with William Sturgis Bigelow, but is happy to have dinner with Rhodes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt submits to Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou a list of men to serve as commissioners on the 1909 Annual Assay Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Loeb to Gardiner Martin Lane

William Loeb informs Gardiner Martin Lane that his letter has been received and encloses a letter written by President Theodore Roosevelt to Ambassador John George Alexander Leishman.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-21

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937