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Bulloch, James Dunwody, 1823-1901

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Martha Bulloch Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Martha Bulloch Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Lee Roosevelt are having a splendid time in Liverpool, England. Irvine S. Bulloch, Roosevelt’s uncle, is the “jolliest, kindest host.” Roosevelt has been discussing naval history with his other uncle, “the blessed old sea-captain” James Dunwody Bulloch. He has convinced him to publish a work regarding “naval operations abroad” during the American Civil War. Bulloch was a Confederate agent in Great Britain and managed these operations. Roosevelt really enjoys speaking with his uncle, even though had Roosevelt been of age during the war he would have served the Union.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1881-09-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the many letters he has received from home. He also received a letter from his uncle, James Dunwody Bulloch. Roosevelt has kept his father’s first letter and will try to deserve his trust. He has not found it difficult to avoid drinking and smoking. Roosevelt requests a petition that will allow him to attend the local Congregational church and join a mission class. Initial college expenses have been heavy, but Roosevelt should not need to draw on his father’s finances until Christmas.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1876-10-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna of changes to his upcoming schedule. Due to work commitments, he will have to delay his trip west. He remarks how sad it is to see Uncle Jimmie Bulloch after the passing of his sister Aunt Anna, who was like a mother to Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1893-07-03

Letter from Thomas Lloyd Owens to Douglas Robinson

Letter from Thomas Lloyd Owens to Douglas Robinson

Thomas Lloyd Owens is interested in applying as collector of customs at the port of Savannah, Georgia. Owens is a Democrat but has the support of the business community. He will apply if it can be assured that President Roosevelt will see his application. Owens’s family was friendly with Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and one of his relatives secured the appointment of Roosevelt’s uncle, James Dunwody Bulloch, to the Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-14