Conduct of life

President Roosevelt reminds his son Theodore Roosevelt that he must properly balance his checkbook or risk embarrassing himself in business circles if he does not keep track of his finances. Roosevelt explains to Ted that he also had friends with larger allowances than him at college, but even they still tended to overspend so Ted should begin to practice living “economically.” He praises Ted for giving up the “theater and drinking, and also smoking anything except a pipe,” and for keeping up with his studies. Roosevelt talks about clubs at Harvard and plans for his upcoming trip to Cambridge then onto Groton where Ted and Roosevelt will visit Kermit Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-23

William Loeb has been advised by President Roosevelt that Rasmus B. Anderson has made copies of Roosevelt’s personal letter, and book agents are using this to promote the sale of Norroena. Loeb tells Anderson that Roosevelt does not allow such use of his personal letters and that Anderson must immediately recall the copied letters. If Anderson does not take action to remedy this breach of trust then Roosevelt will return the volumes given to him and release a statement revealing why they were returned.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-22

William Loeb sends the Postmaster of Poughkeepsie, New York, a letter from Charles Williams of the city and asks about his personality and standing in the community.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-07

President Roosevelt had been intending to call upon Abram S. Hewitt and express his respect for Hewitt’s model citizenship.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-10

President Roosevelt looks forward to meeting James R. Sheffield and knows he will always tell the “exact truth.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-30

Calvin Cobb appeals to Gifford Pinchot to ask President Roosevelt to remove a troublesome co-worker.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-13

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs J. Israel that Charles A. Knell served as a sergeant under him in the National Guard. Roosevelt attests to Knell’s trustworthiness and has great confidence in him despite not seeing him for several years.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-28

Theodore Roosevelt introduces Colonel Goethals to George Henry Payne who is going to Panama to collect information for a book. Roosevelt attests to Payne’s trustworthiness and assures that he will not misconstrue Goethals’s words. He asks Goethals to introduce Payne to Joseph Bucklin Bishop.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-17

Theodore Roosevelt introduces William Crawford Gorgas to George Henry Payne who is going to Panama to collect information for a book. Roosevelt attests to Payne’s trustworthiness and assures that he will not misconstrue Gorgas’s words.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-17

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could have helped Senator Percy in some real and tangible way. Many gentlemen from across the country have spoken well of Percy and are disappointed about his defeat. Roosevelt prefers hunting elephants over ducks because they are easier to hit.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-14

Theodore Roosevelt describes Major General McCoskry Butt to Army Chief of Staff Wood. Butt is one of the most active officers in the National Guard of New York who thoroughly understands military matters and is quite athletic. Butt wants to discuss an issue with Wood.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-14

Theodore Roosevelt takes the liberty of recommending Chairman Frank L. Brown appoint Russell W. McMurran to a position with the publicity committee of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. He attests to McMurran’s character and hopes Brown will consider him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-31

Theodore Roosevelt has heard about William Kuhlman from Carolyn B. Post, and is glad to learn that he has “been so brave and so cheerful.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-08

Theodore Roosevelt was convinced that Edward McCann “had suffered unmerited,” and asks that he live his life in such a way as to prove Roosevelt correct.

(McCann was a Chicago police officer who had been jailed in 1910 for taking bribes, and who was subsequently released in 1911)

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Theodore Roosevelt inquires after Judge Thomas Goode Jones’s son, Gordon H. Jones. While Roosevelt heard that he had “slipped once,” he had recently made good, and expresses his admiration for a man who makes an effort to redeem himself.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-12

Theodore Roosevelt long relied on Nevada N. Stranahan and notes his “faithful, efficient, and disinterested service.” Roosevelt permits Stranahan to use and share the letter as desired. He is sorry to hear of Elsie Merriman Stranahan’s poor health.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-07

Theodore Roosevelt was shocked by Judge Francis C. Lowell’s death. However, he pleads with Frank Basil Tracy not to request a written tribute from him. He receives continual requests to write articles and make speeches, which he cannot physically do, nor would it be wise to try. Roosevelt comments on Lowell’s public service and career and permits Tracy to quote him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-07

Theodore Roosevelt sends Governor of Illinois Deneen letters related to Police Captain Edward McCann’s case. These include letters from Protestant and Catholic clergymen testifying of McCann’s honesty and the belief that the attack against him is a criminal conspiracy, primarily by those involved in the “white slave traffic.” Roosevelt hopes Deneen will personally review the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-03

Theodore Roosevelt recommends Edward W. Scudder consider hiring Roscoe Mitchell for his newspaper. Roosevelt trusts Mitchell’s judgment and respects that he declined to “do dirty work about me.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-27

Theodore Roosevelt attests to John R. Abernathy’s trustworthy character to Mary Fidelis and believes his daughter would be a credit to any establishment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-19