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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield wishes President Roosevelt a happy birthday and discusses a recent meeting with Commissioner Williams, who is currently under investigation. Sheffield writes of the newspaper charges against Ellis Island, the McSweeny trial, and expresses confidence that Seth Low will be re-elected as Mayor of New York City.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-27

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield sends President Roosevelt birthday greetings. He expresses his immense respect, admiration, and friendship. Sheffield discusses what an honor it must have been for Roosevelt to have his name cheered by both the British House of Commons and the French Chamber of Deputies. However, Sheffield views Roosevelt’s actions since his succession to the presidency as even more of an honor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-25

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

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