Chickamauga, Battle of (Georgia : 1863)

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald Gracie

Theodore Roosevelt explains to Archibald Gracie that battles can be discussed endlessly and that readers of The Outlook who did not experience the battles first hand would not be interested. He was surprised to learn that there are people who seriously consider the Battle of Chickamauga a Northern victory. He knows based on experience that The Outlook would not review a book like the one Gracie has written, even if it was about the Battle of San Juan Hill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-10

Chronology October 1858 to December 1870

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Speech of the President at Knoxville, Tennessee

President Roosevelt briefly addresses the crowd that gathered at Knoxville, Tennessee, despite the heavy rain. He praises Tennessee as the home of many American leaders, including officers in the Revolutionary War and American Civil War. He celebrates the increase of industry, railroads, and mining in East Tennessee but extols more the virtues of citizenship and value of worthy labor, referencing Civil War veterans and early settlers as examples.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald Gracie

Theodore Roosevelt regrets to inform Archibald Gracie that his book is not the type of book The Outlook reviews. The editors decide these things without input from him or anyone else. He give examples of other books that had similar rejections. Although, he thought it was a good book, he believes the public have already come to a conclusion on the Battle of Chickamauga. He recommends a technical publication to review the book.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald Gracie

Theodore Roosevelt replies to Archibald Gracie and is distressed that Gracie’s pictures were not returned to him. He is interested in Gracie’s history of Chickamauga and will read the enclosed chapter. He also asks that Gracie stop at Sagamore Hill for lunch and bring his daughter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Benson Foraker

Theodore Roosevelt was pleased with Joseph Benson Foraker’s letter, and he apologizes for being unaware of the fact Foraker brought up in his speech about the protocol. Roosevelt plans to use this information the first chance he gets.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Benson Foraker

Theodore Roosevelt hopes to see Joseph Benson Foraker after the Republican National Convention, when his name will be in obscurity. He wants to discuss the authorship of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and the Battle of Chickamauga.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Roscoe Day

President Roosevelt is unaware of what was in the newspaper regarding his visit to Chattanooga, Tennessee, but defends his schedule for that Sunday. Roosevelt claims to have attended two church services and visited the battlefields of Chattanooga and Chickamauga.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-13

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Archibald Gracie

On behalf of his comrades, Joseph Benson Foraker thanks Archibald Gracie for the truthful account of the Battle of Chickamagua that he wrote in his book, The Truth About Chickamagua. He is appreciative of the justice given to the sacrifice made by the 22nd Michigan and 89th Ohio Regiments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-23

Letter from Archibald Gracie to Theodore Roosevelt

Archibald Gracie informs Theodore Roosevelt of two reviews he has received. One is from a Confederate soldier at the Battle of Chickamauga and who is now the editor of the Vicksburg Herald. The other is from Col. Edward L. Anderson and appears in the Army & Navy Register. Gracie asks what The Outlook is doing in regard to reviewing his work.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Review of “The Truth About Chickamauga”

A review of Archibald Gracie’s book, The Truth about Chickamauga by Edward L. Anderson. Anderson praises Gracie’s research and the work as a complete version of events during the battle at Chickamauga.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

The true record of Gen. Thomas in the battle

In chapter three of his book, The Truth about Chickamauga, Archibald Gracie discusses the role of General George H. Thomas in the Battle of Chickamauga. Gracie’s account differs from the generally accepted history, but he states it is based on true reports and records.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08

Letter from Archibald Gracie to Theodore Roosevelt

Archibald Gracie is working on his history of the Battle of Chickamauga, and hopes that Theodore Roosevelt may still have some pictures that he previously sent him that he hopes to use for illustrations in it. Gracie writes about his process of writing and his hopes for his book, and encloses a draft chapter. He is traveling north soon, and hopes he might be able to visit Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-27

Letter from Charles King to Archibald Gracie

In several excerpts, General King admits he knew little about the second day of the Battle of Chickamauga. He shares his recollections and impressions of the officers involved in the battle. He looks forward with “keen interest” to the completion of the account. King appreciates the amended view of Thomas John Wood and regards it as most judicious.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911

Letter from Marcus J. Wright

Confederate Army General Wright attests to the accuracy of Archibald Gracie’s manuscript “The Truth About Chickamauga.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-18

Letter from Michael V. Sheridan to Archibald Gracie

Michael V. Sheridan received Archibald Gracie’s letter with a copy of his letter to Gates P. Thruston regarding Philip Henry Sheridan’s actions during the Battle of Chickamauga. Sheridan has no criticisms to offer, finding the letter covers the controversy completely and accurately.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-21

Letter from Stephen D. Lee to Archibald Gracie

General Lee read Archibald Gracie’s letter about the Battle of Chickamauga with great interest. He compliments Gracie’s research and writing abilities. Gracie’s manuscript summarizes the battle well and Lee believes it will be the true history. He realizes much that is not true history will be recorded as such. Only historians and men like Gracie will arrive at the truth when all participants are dead.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-12

Letter from Simon Bolivar Buckner to Archibald Gracie

General Buckner praises Archibald Gracie’s depth of research into the previously unwritten history of the Battle of Chickamauga.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-10