Clay, Henry, 1850-1926

Henry P. Curtis describes a recent publication on European natural history that he believes Theodore Roosevelt might be interested in. He explains how many towns were named after the animals that once resided there, such as Wolverhampton (wolves).

Curtis also shares with Roosevelt that his father was a Whig, while Curtis is a Republican. He expresses admiration for Senator John Sherman, discusses his political adversaries, and wishes that Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and Daniel Webster could have been presidents.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

John E. Reyburn, mayor of the city of Philadelphia, suggests that President Roosevelt’s rhetoric contributed to the protests and demonstrations that the city saw against rising unemployment. Director of Public Safety Henry Clay says that while the people and magazine articles who speak out against economic inequality may have good intentions, they open the door for people such as anarchist Voltarine De Cleyre to take advantage of the situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-22