Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

Theodore Roosevelt is very interested in Joseph Bucklin Bishop’s recent letter and agrees that President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary William Jennings Bryan have “created such a revulsion of feeling” that they will lose to whomever the Republicans nominate. Roosevelt feels that “any man who will stand for national defense and national honor is to be preferred to the present combination,” even Elihu Root, who Roosevelt still faults for his actions at the Republican Convention of 1912.

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1915-03-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Louise Mary Eustis Hitchcock

Theodore Roosevelt wishes that he could travel to visit Thomas and Louise Mary Hitchcock, but it is not possible. Once they return, Roosevelt will come over so they can “hold a service of anathema” about President Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan.

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1915-03-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Barton L. Keen

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Barton L. Keen thanking him for his letter and mentions his view on Woodrow Wilson’s administration.

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1915-03-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chester I. Long

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with what Chester I. Long says about the Wilson Administration. Roosevelt thinks one of the ludicrous features of the situation is the effort of some men to discriminate between President Wilson and Secretary Bryan, as Roosevelt believes Wilson to be responsible for everything Bryan does.

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1915-03-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

Theodore Roosevelt agrees that all they can do is “remain in cold storage for a year” and see what happens. They may need to support a third candidate, and Roosevelt does not expect many of their former associates to support them. Roosevelt also feels that Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan have behaved dreadfully.

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1915-02-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick H. Allen

Theodore Roosevelt compliments Frederick H. Allen on his article in the Evening Post. Roosevelt is frustrated with Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan over the situations in Mexico and Europe.

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1915-02-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

Theodore Roosevelt does not understand Leopold James Maxse of the National Review who is being “severe” towards the United States and the role Jews play in British society. Maxse supported William H. Taft and is supporting President Wilson even though they do not want the United States to do its duty towards Great Britain. American public opinion is shifting towards Britain and the allies. Wilson is pursuing a policy that will appease the pacifists and not antagonize the allies. Roosevelt hopes Britain will not provoke the United States and other neutrals by violating the rules laid out in the Hague Conventions. He is anxious over German submarines disrupting commerce and chagrined at the German victory in East Prussia. However, Roosevelt believes that Germany will be defeated if the allies remain united.

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1915-02-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Sutherland

Theodore Roosevelt has been discouraged by the Republican and Democratic parties. The foreign policy of President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan has been the worst since James Buchanan was president. Roosevelt discussed stopping war in his recent book, America and the World War. To stop “international wickedness,” decent men must be “able and ready to use force in support of righteousness.”

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1915-02-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Bullock

Theodore Roosevelt is unhappy with the Wilson administration and asks if Seth Bullock is too old to organize a squadron of cavalry from South Dakota if they are forced to fight.

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1915-06-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to La Verne W. Noyes

Theodore Roosevelt is not prepared to go for national prohibition yet, because he does not think that would mean an advance for temperance. Roosevelt thinks the immediate questions before the U.S. are about international relations.

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1915-02-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Langdon Elwyn Mitchell

Theodore Roosevelt would like Langdon Elwyn Mitchell to spend a night at Sagamore Hill, along with Thomas Robins, Owen Wister, and Dr. White. Roosevelt agrees with Mitchell’s view about President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan and would rather have Boies Penrose in their place while also believing William H. Taft to be just as bad as Wilson and Bryan. Roosevelt asks Mitchell if he has read Roosevelt’s book America and the World War.

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1915-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt describes the attitude of the German American press as “infamous.” He regrets that large numbers of German Americans want to build up nationality groups in the United States and that President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan are catering to them. Archibald Roosevelt is home for the holidays and is already worrying about what he is going to do after college. Roosevelt has been working for Metropolitan Magazine and hopes to continue working until Quentin Roosevelt is ready to be “launched in the world.” The war and the Mexican situation are the most interesting matters in the United States but the Wilson administration refuses to make any military preparations.

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1915-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winthrop Chanler

Theodore Roosevelt’s correspondence has become a serious nuisance and he can only see one letter in ten. He might be out of touch with the “present trends of thought and feeling” but people continue to think he can help them. However, he is utterly helpless and it is foolish for him to try to help. Roosevelt describes President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan as a “wretched pair” and is saddened that they are to lead the country during a crisis. He believes the nation must be ready to “live dangerously when a great ideal demands such a life.”

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1915-02-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to David Gray

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with David Gray’s views on President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan. He suggests that Gray read his book America and the World War. Roosevelt also agrees with Gray’s thoughts on collectivism. He would like to limit “inequality of reward” and “equal reward for unequal service.” Roosevelt believes it would be ideal for Progressives to join with progressive Republicans.

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1915-02-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lewis Einstein

Theodore Roosevelt defends his peace plan that focuses on the United States being prepared to defend itself and its interests. Military strength should also be combined with righteousness and fair dealing. Roosevelt has been acting in the interests of the United States and wants other nations to be judged on their conduct. He is not for Great Britain or Germany nor is he against Great Britain or Germany. Roosevelt supports a nation when they are in the right and opposes them when they are in the wrong.

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1915-02-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Frank Knox that the problem is with Old Guard Republicans, who think the Democratic Party is so demoralized that any “reactionary stand-patter” stands a chance. Roosevelt does not believe William H. Taft should be nominated again as he lacks Republican support.

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1915-02-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Morton Fullerton

Theodore Roosevelt writes to William Morton Fullerton after reading the revised edition of Fullerton’s book Problems of Power. Roosevelt comments on the book and mentions submitting a text for the February edition of the World’s Work magazine.

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1915-02-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand

Theodore Roosevelt greatly wishes he could have been president during the Mexican Revolution and the First World War. Roosevelt also wishes that the documents sent to him by Jean Jules Jusserand could be widely circulated. Roosevelt further states that he hopes the English and French governments will treat the Wilson administration the same way Abraham Lincoln’s administration treated the English and French governments during the American Civil War, when the official classes were hostile to the United States.

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1915-02-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Norris

Theodore Roosevelt argues against the Shipping Bill and is concerned that the bill will put the United States on the “pathway toward war.” Purchasing interned ships of warring nations will “imperil the safety of the country.” Roosevelt describes the Wilson administration as “incompetent and incapable.” He does not trust the abilities of President Wilson or Secretary of State Bryan in the realm of foreign affairs.

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1915-02-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease

Theodore Roosevelt hopes Sir Alfred E. Pease has acquired a copy of his book, America and the World War. Roosevelt is disappointed in the manner in which President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan have responded to the World War. Roosevelt attributes their actions in response to the German occupation of Belgium to physical fear, a desire to placate the German vote, and a “twisted flabbiness of principle.”

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1915-02-06