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Bryan, William Jennings, Jr., 1889-1978

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt asks Kermit Roosevelt if he is taking care to secure a supply of hunting boots. Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have been taking in the blooming gardens at the White House. The troubles with Roosevelt’s leg have been bad lately. He has received letters from Alfred Pease and Sir William Northrup McMillan regarding safari travel plans. Although Roosevelt has not been exercising, he has been busy writing to William Jennings Bryan and tending to other matters in Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-27

Why I lecture

Why I lecture

In this article for Ladies’ Home Journal, William Jennings Bryan explains why he continues to give public lectures despite his governmental position as the Secretary of State.

Collection

America

Creation Date

1915-04

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Foraker writes Vice President Roosevelt about the implications of currency-related matters in future elections. The Democrats are divided on the issue of silver currency, with William Jennings Bryan facing off against “Gold Democrats.” Foraker believes that this situation could gain some votes for the Republicans. Foraker will try to get General Dick, Governor Hook, and Senator Hoar to praise Roosevelt in connection with important meetings and places, and asks Roosevelt to let him know if he has any particular time and place in mind for such meetings or recognition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-23