Colorado

Letter from Archibald McNichol Stevenson to Theodore Roosevelt

Archibald McNichol Stevenson reviews recent events in Colorado politics, where women have already gained suffrage. One of the challenges is to get the “best women” involved in political affairs. Stevenson also discussed the delayed appointment of two postmasters in Colorado. (Pages 2 and 3 of the letter are not included in the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at the Library of Congress.)

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-03

Letter from Posey S. Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Posey S. Wilson offers several examples of Senator Wolcott’s unethical and criminal behavior and does not want him to represent the United States at the coronation of Kind Edward VII.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-08

Letter from L. Valenzi to Theodore Roosevelt

Professor L. Valenzi writes to Vice President Roosevelt to ask for his assistance. He has included several newspapers with his letter in order to establish his credentials as an editor and journalist, a professor of Roman and Greek archaeology, and as a supporter of President McKinley and Vice President Roosevelt. Valenzi explains that his current position is very bad, as he has had to pawn most of his belongings and is having to go hungry much of the time. He writes to Roosevelt to ask for help, and believes that Roosevelt will show some generosity. Valenzi asks for a rail pass to come to Washington and explain his situation in person. This document includes a preface in Italian, and then two copies of the information described here–one in Italian, and the other in English.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from Archibald Rogers to Theodore Roosevelt

Archibald Rogers reviews his recent hunting trip with John B. Goff in Colorado, and would like to discuss his ideas for game conservation with President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-21

Letter from Byron E. Shear to George B. Cortelyou

Byron E. Shear strongly disagrees with the suggestion that affidavits should be obtained regarding the “dog tax” matter. He believes quiet detective work is needed the most. Shear provides the names of several prominent men who can clarify the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-23

Letter from Byron E. Shear to Theodore Roosevelt

Byron E. Shear claims that Charles C. Goodale and Charles J. Christian are part of Colorado’s “Wolcott-Stevenson regime” and are using their positions to demand money each month from their employees. Changes need to be made to protect the Republican Party in Colorado.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-12

Letter from James M. Ashton to Theodore Roosevelt

James M. Ashton has recently read about President Roosevelt’s cougar hunt. He does not think Roosevelt would have quite so great of a hunt in Washington but there are plenty of cougars. Ashton will be in Washington, D.C., shortly after Christmas and would like to meet with Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Letter from James B. Belford for Theodore Roosevelt

James B. Belford details who in the Colorado Republican Party has gone past patronage into the areas of corruption and ballot box stuffing. He would like President Roosevelt to remove the corrupt officials who are ruining the reputation of the party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Summary of letter from James B. Belford

James B. Belford claims that federal officer holders have taken over the leadership of the Republican Party in Colorado and are damaging the party. “Decent representatives of the party” need to be appointed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Letter from Philip Battell Stewart to Theodore Roosevelt

Philip Battell Stewart provides an update on the state politics of Colorado. The Republican Party is doing well, and Stewart is confident that the state will be a Republican and Roosevelt state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-07

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge discusses political and personal matters with President Roosevelt. He considers a political appointment for Herbert H. D. Peirce, appointees in Virginia, and the need to discuss appointments in Colorado with Edward Oliver Wolcott before making a decision. He also extends sympathy for Ted Roosevelt’s recent injury.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-24

Letter from Richard G. Holmes to Theodore Roosevelt

Spanish American War veteran Richard G. Holmes is seeking a position in Colorado and requests President Roosevelt’s help.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-12

Letter from J. S. Welch to Theodore Roosevelt

J. S. Welch encloses an article by E. Mont Reily which appeared in the Missouri State Republican and was subsequently picked up by the Kansas City Star and other papers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-12

Letter from Horace K. Devereux to Theodore Roosevelt

Horace K. Devereux has received information from Colorado that President Roosevelt would be pleased with the nomination of Mr. Stevens for Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-11

Letter from Henry Fairfield Osborn to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Fairfield Osborn just returned from Colorado where he heard the news of the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He was impressed by the “wanton destruction of deer” at the reserve and would like to discuss their protection with Vice President Roosevelt. The museum would like to accept the puma if Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will consent. Osborn regrets he cannot accept the invitation to Oyster Bay, New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-10

Letter from Wilhelm Snyman to Theodore Roosevelt

Wilhelm Snyman thanks Vice President Roosevelt for taking an interest in a matter regarding his wife, Sarah Viljoen Snyman. Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to Colorado is the “talk of the day.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-27

Letter from J. M. North to Theodore Roosevelt

J. M. North was pleased with Vice President Roosevelt’s reception in Colorado and enjoyed his speech. He encloses clippings from the Colorado Springs Gazette. When Roosevelt meets with Governor Yates, North would like Roosevelt to ask Mrs. Yates if she is acquainted with him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-23

Letter from T. C. Coleman to Theodore Roosevelt

T. C. Coleman requests the name of the guide Vice President Roosevelt used in Colorado last fall. This spring, Coleman was in British Columbia and failed in his hunt for a grizzly bear. He hopes to use the guide’s dogs in another hunt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-25

Letter from George Bird Grinnell to Theodore Roosevelt

George Bird Grinnell writes that Theodore Roosevelt should laugh at the absurd news published about him. A. G. Wallihan will not be publishing his book of photographs with the Boone and Crockett Club at this time. A New York publisher will distribute it on a subscription basis. If they fail to get enough subscriptions to justify publishing it, then Wallihan will come back to the Boone and Crockett Club. Grinnell also asks for Roosevelt’s opinion on the idea that wild animals are dangerous if people live or pass through their areas.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-01

Letter from C. Hart Merriam to Theodore Roosevelt

C. Hart Merriam is pleased with the skulls and cat skins that Theodore Roosevelt sent. One of the skulls is the largest of the Felis concolor group that Merriam has ever seen. Roosevelt’s series of skulls from Colorado is “incomparably the largest, most complete, and most valuable series ever brought together.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-05-03