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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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-30
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-27
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-13
In chapter three of his book, The Truth about Chickamaugua, Archibald Gracie discusses Union General George H. Thomas’s role in the battle, an account which differs from the generally accepted history but which Gracie states is based on true reports and records.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911
Confederate Army General Wright attests to the accuracy of Archibald Gracie’s manuscript “The Truth About Chickamauga.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
General Buckner praises Archibald Gracie’s depth of research into the previously unwritten history of the Battle of Chickamauga.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-10
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-12
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.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-08