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Clement Scott writes to Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of the public speaking club at the Hartford, Connecticut YMCA. Scott considers Roosevelt a great speaker and asks him to write a line of advice on public speaking for the club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-25
Schedule of trains traveling between Hartford, Connecticut and East Litchfield, Connecticut and between New Haven, Connecticut and Litchfield, Connecticut.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-12
An article about Theodore Roosevelt Jr. beginning work in the Hartford Carpet Corporation in Thompsonville, Connecticut.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-28-09
Theodore Roosevelt will not be campaigning due to the injury he sustained at the shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As such, he will no longer be visiting Hartford, Connecticut. Frank Harper thanks W. Bradford Green for previously offering accommodations in Hartford.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Fanny Morris Smith a copy of the Progressive Party’s platform. He points out that Theodore Roosevelt’s speech in Hartford, Connecticut, addresses a question that has not previously been covered by the party platform or Roosevelt’s other speeches – that of the regulation of securities offered to the general public. Roosevelt supports a national “Blue Sky Law” similar to the one enacted in Kansas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes E. E. Finney regarding Roosevelt’s speech at the Hartford, Connecticut, State Fair Grounds. The speech’s theme–“fakers and financial promoters”–is the only issue not already covered in Roosevelt’s other speeches or the Progressive Party platform enclosed in the secretary’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt is thankful for Ernest Walker Smith’s letter and that he will look into Smith’s matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt responds to Herbert Knox Smith’s invitation to make a series of speeches in Connecticut. Roosevelt relays that if he is able to reschedule an engagement at the Minnesota State Fair, he will be able to speak in Connecticut on Labor Day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Trinity College President Luther that the Progressive party platform should avoid Republican and Democratic caucuses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Admiral Cowles for sending editorials from the Hartford Times. Roosevelt also extends condolences to Bob Ferguson, whose sister recently died of tuberculosis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith that both political parties are dominated by political bosses with large interests, noting that there is no need to switch Republican Guggenheim-Penrose-Barnes for Democratic Murphy-Taggart-Sullivan. He also criticizes the Democratic platform, which exhibits no progressive vision to meet the needs of the nation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-13
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Clarence H. Wickham that the Evening Mail has been the most impartial at portraying the political campaign. He is sending Wickham’s letter to those responsible for Roosevelt’s campaign to see if it is possible for them to send some buttons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he cannot make a speech in Connecticut, but if there had been a preferential primary he would have gladly campaigned in the state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-04
President Roosevelt appreciates the invitation to attend the 35th reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac but cannot attend. Roosevelt asks Horatio C. King to convey his greetings and best wishes to those who do attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-29
While in Connecticut, President Roosevelt will be staying in Hartford and intends to speak in support of the Cuban reciprocity bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-21
President Roosevelt will discuss the idea with Secretary of War Root and inquires whether going to Hartford and Willimantic is satisfactory to Senator Platt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-12
The Cherries are looking forward to Theodore Roosevelt’s visit. George Cherrie will meet him at Hartford or Farmington. Roosevelt’s sister Mrs. Cowles has invited Cherrie to join them the evening of Roosevelt’s speech at Hartford. Cherrie sends his best to Mrs. Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-08-07
Helen J. Kelsey expresses appreciation for Theodore Roosevelt’s article on arbitration and asks for his advice on publishing her own writing. She shares her pride in her patriotic heritage as a descendant of Nathan Dane and William Kelsey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-08
Lillian Carver Dooley asks Theodore Roosevelt to consider lending her and her husband, William, five to six thousand dollars to purchase a farm. She includes three references to attest to their honesty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-15
George H. Tracy, president of the Connecticut State Teachers’ Association, asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak at the Association’s meeting in October. While the meeting’s theme is industrial and vocational training in public schools, Roosevelt is welcome to choose his topic. The Association offers to cover Roosevelt’s expenses and provide an honorarium.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-11