Care of the sick

Charles E. Mills writes to Pearl Holderman, at the request of Theodore Roosevelt, to arrange accommodations for her in Arizona for health reasons. Mills commends the healthy climate, variety of food, and affordability of Phoenix, Arizona. Mills explains that Roosevelt first asked John Campbell Greenway to assist her, but due to Greenway’s absence, Mills as “next friend” will serve in his place. Mills explains that he and Greenway had served in the Rough Riders with her deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman. He promises “the regiment is anxious to help [her] in any way it can, and to carry out the Colonel’s wishes.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-11-14

Creator(s)

Mills, Charles E., 1867-1929

William H.H. Llewellyn writes to Pearl Holderman, at the request of Theodore Roosevelt, to arrange accommodations for her in New Mexico for health reasons. Llewellyn commends the healthy New Mexico climate for lung trouble. He reflects on Roosevelt’s and his friendship with her deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman, who had served with the Rough Riders. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-10-02

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Nevada N. Stranahan tells Theodore Roosevelt that he will be going to England because of the ill health of his wife, Elsie Stranahan. He feels that, in traveling to a new place, it would be good to have a letter attesting to his character, and asks if Roosevelt would be able to write such a letter for him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-04

Creator(s)

Stranahan, Nevada N. (Nevada Northrup), 1861-1928

Mary Elizabeth Stark recalls having met Theodore Roosevelt on several occasions, although she acknowledges that he likely does not remember her. She asks for his kindness in helping her publish a manuscript, as her husband is unable to work and she must provide for their home.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-01

Creator(s)

Stark, Mary Elizabeth Lee, 1833-1925

Martha D. Lincoln writes to Theodore Roosevelt for advice and assistance, as she has used all of her savings to pay for the treatment of her late husband. She had previously published a book and pamphlet, but does not have the funds to reprint them to continue earning an income. Lincoln asks if Roosevelt might be able to help her find a job.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-27

Creator(s)

Lincoln, Martha D., 1838-1911

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Allan G. Benedict begs Theodore Roosevelt for help finding a job. He was previously employed, but had to leave the job to take care of his sick wife and has not been able to find any replacement employment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-25

Creator(s)

Benedict, Allan G. (Allan Gerard), 1889-1928

Allan MacNaughton writes President Roosevelt on behalf of his wife, author Myra Kelly, who has been ill and unable to write herself. Kelly wants to assure Roosevelt that she will not be abandoning her Irish roots in her literary writing, and hopes that her next book will be added to Roosevelt’s “Myra Kelly” library. MacNaughton and Kelly have abandoned their plans to return to the United States before Roosevelt’s departure to Africa, as Kelly is not well enough to travel. In a postscript, MacNaughton explains that Kelly has not been “physically strong” since the loss of an infant son two years before.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-12

Creator(s)

MacNaughton, Allan, 1866-1910

Dan T. Moore, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s cousin, writes to President Roosevelt to wish him a merry Christmas and happy New Year, and to update him on recent events. Moore’s wife, Luvie Jones Butler Moore, has recently been ill, but has seen doctors in Germany and seems to be recovering now. Moore was pleased to hear that President-elect William H. Taft had won the election, although he regrets that Roosevelt did not run himself. Moore has been enjoying his time studying with the German army, and hopes to be able to extend his time abroad in order to attend an artillery shooting school. If it is convenient, he would like to receive a copy of Roosevelt’s message to Congress, and comments on several sections of it that he has already heard about, including sections addressing promotions in the military. Moore will be having his son, Dan T. Moore, Jr., baptized while they are in Geneva, and asks if Roosevelt would want to be the godfather.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-26

Creator(s)

Moore, Dan T. (Dan Tyler), 1877-1941

John Muir wishes Theodore Roosevelt a happy New Year and thanks him for his contributions to conservation. He specifically mentions Roosevelt saving the Tamalpais redwoods and Yosemite National Park. Muir’s daughter Helen Lillian Muir has been sick. He took her to the Mohave Desert for the healing dry air.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-27

Creator(s)

Muir, John, 1838-1914

Thomas R. Brown fills President Roosevelt in on the physical condition of Mr. Bonaparte after having suffered ptomaine poisoning.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-02

Creator(s)

Brown, Thomas R. (Thomas Ross), 1876-1938

General Wood states how he is doing and that he will not return before he is able.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-01

Creator(s)

Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

A. P. Montant apologizes that he could not visit President Roosevelt’s home in Oyster Bay and hopes his friend understands. The illness and death of his dear brother Charley has meant Montant has not left his side all summer or enjoyed much of Oyster Bay. Montant is glad Roosevelt has returned safely and wishes the family a happy summer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-11

Creator(s)

Montant, A. P. (Auguste Philippe), 1856-1909

Clara Louise Stone Hay writes to President Roosevelt that her husband, Secretary of State Hay, is not well. Her husband’s doctor in Paris has advised that though his heart is no longer dilated, it is still weak. The doctor recommends that Hay needs to rest in a quiet place without the excitement and troubles of political life and receive no visitors but family. Roosevelt has offered Hay the whole summer off, and the Hays will take advantage of it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-31

Creator(s)

Hay, Clara Louise Stone, 1849-1914

Senator Lodge thanks President Roosevelt for the letter and updates him on his health. Although he is recovering from his illness now, he had to cancel several speaking engagements. The Boston Herald has been publishing false articles about Lodge and Roosevelt, one of which resulted in Lodge receiving an interesting letter from Robert C. Winthrop, which he encloses. Lodge was also glad to hear about the suspension of a ruling regarding pickled sheep skins, which would have impacted the industry in Massachusetts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-09

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Secretary of State Hay tells President Roosevelt of his ill health and says that while he had been intending to see Roosevelt, he has no suggestions to make and “will betake [himself] to gruel and bed.” He is not surprised that the Senate buried his treaties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-1905

Creator(s)

Hay, John, 1838-1905

Uncle Sam reclines in a chair with his feet resting on a foot stool. On a table next to him are medications labeled “Tariff Reform Tonic” and “Repeal of Sherman Silver Law Elixir.” Benjamin Harrison stands at center holding a large “Certificate of Death – Died of Democratic Rule.” He is attended by several men with their mourning hats, including Thomas Collier Platt, Charles A. Boutelle, Whitelaw Reid, George F. Hoar, and Thomas B. Reed. They have come to pay their last respects.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1893-09-06

Creator(s)

Dalrymple, Louis, 1866-1905

Several legislators appear as quack physicians trying to cure a large sick man labeled “Protection” with a packet of “Boodle” on his lap. From left are “Hill, Pugh, Vest, Chandler, Brice, Hoar, Peffer, Gorman, [and] McPherson,” and John Sherman. They apply such medications as “Delay Tonic, Concessions to Trusts, Sympathy, Wind, Senatorial Fog, Obstruction Pills, [and] Misleading Talk.”

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1894-07-18

Creator(s)

Hutchins, Frank Marion, approximately 1867-1896

Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, and Grover Cleveland are pilgrims on a journey through a rugged Middle Eastern landscape. Leading the way is Hayes, holding a paper that states “Patronage to Reward – The Returning Board” and carrying a canteen of “Cold Water.” Behind Hayes is Arthur who is looking back at Cleveland, with a donkey, who has stopped to help a man labeled “Civil Service” who has fainted from lack of water.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1885-03-18

Creator(s)

Gillam, Bernhard, 1856-1896