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President Roosevelt thanks John C. Shaffer, publisher of the Chicago Evening Post, for the beautiful books, including Cromwelliana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-08
John Morley’s speech at the annual dinner of the Chamber of Commerce in 1904. Morley praises President Roosevelt and comments on Roosevelt’s announcement that he will not run in 1908.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-15
Lieutenant Governor Guild of Massachusetts delivers a speech at an event commemorating President Ulysses S. Grant in Des Moines, Iowa. Guild reminds Iowans of their special connection to Grant, as Iowa regiments were key in his first great victory of the American Civil War, the Battle of Fort Donelson. Guild points out how Grant’s administration saw the beginnings of a lot of contemporary issues, like the fight between the gold and silver standard, the corruption of machine politics, and the ills of the spoils system. Guild does, however, defend Grant against his harshest critics, stating that Grant did punish many of the instigators of scandals like Credit Mobilier and the Whiskey ring, and that Grant’s idea to annex the Dominican Republic seems less extreme in light of recent South American upheavals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-04-27
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased Oswell R. Eve liked his book on Oliver Cromwell. He wished to write from an American point of view for a change. Roosevelt appreciates having his attention called to an error he made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-06
Theodore Roosevelt never spoke about Cromwell as one of his “four heroes” along with Washington and Lincoln. Roosevelt has always avoided referring to any men as “[his] heroes.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-23
Myron T. Herrick was glad to receive President Roosevelt’s letter and congratulates him on President-elect William H. Taft’s victory. While he was in England in the summer, Herrick saw a newly-erected statue of Oliver Cromwell. He drew parallels between Cromwell’s reforms in England and Roosevelt’s in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-04
President Roosevelt writes to George Otto Trevelyan, reflecting on his time as President and his decision to not seek reelection. Roosevelt admits that there are arguments for him to run for another term as president, but believes that the arguments against are stronger. Roosevelt is proud that while in the presidency he has fully used the powers available to him and acted as a strong central executive, and is gratified by the love that the population has for him. Once he leaves the presidency, Roosevelt plans to go on safari in Africa. He would like to visit England and see his friends there if he could do so as a private citizen without being forced to attend to diplomatic affairs, but if this is not possible he might just return to the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-19
President Roosevelt thanks Howard Allen Bridgman for the letter and editorials. Roosevelt comments on his recent message to congress, and is not surprised that The Congregationalist takes the view that it does. Roosevelt will ask A. E. Dunning to see him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-11
President Roosevelt is pleased about what Maurice Francis Egan said about him as a “literary man” and talks about his ambition to write something about Celtic sagas. He plans to discuss the topic with Egan when they meet, including if Roosevelt wrote something next summer where he ought to publish it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-07
President Roosevelt liked William Allen White’s recent article in the Saturday Evening Post because White stated so clearly the “fundamental fact of the election.” Roosevelt hopes he will be able to accomplish what the people wish and has aimed for a “square deal” for all. Although Roosevelt and White have not always agreed, the president thinks they stand for the same thing “down at bottom.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-02
J. O. Lopez sends Theodore Roosevelt some more carvings. He is grateful for Roosevelt’s letter and has two from William McKinley. Despite his name, Lopez was born an Englishman and served in the Navy before becoming an American citizen and changing his name.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-28
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-29
English
James Gleason knows Theodore Roosevelt is interested in Oliver Cromwell, so has enclosed clippings from The Oregonian with an excerpt from a book on the history of England that discusses Cromwell’s death and burial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
C. E. Eyles is conducting research for his play about King Charles II of England, whom he believes “was more wayward than wicked.” A biography on Oliver Cromwell mentioned a rumor that Charles II had sexual relations with Cromwell’s daughter. He asks Theodore Roosevelt if he included this incident in his work on Cromwell. Eyles assures he has always been “a Roosevelt man.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-15
Oswell R. Eve believes knowledge of great Englishmen gives Americans insight into the liberty movements of the past and inspires the development of better citizenship and government. He enjoyed reading Theodore Roosevelt’s biography of Oliver Cromwell even though he disagrees with some portions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-02
Charles Francis Adams recalls a phrase Theodore Roosevelt used in a speech, ranking Robert E. Lee among other great generals, and asks if Roosevelt remembers when he said it. In a handwritten note, Roosevelt vaguely recalls having made such a statement, but cannot remember when.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-02
British historian Frederic Harrison thanks President Roosevelt for sending a copy of his presidential addresses and messages and would like the other volumes. He is “deeply impressed with the statesmanlike judgment and the moral elevation which inspires… and unifies them.” No British statesman since Oliver Cromwell has zealously pressed for the nation’s moral improvement. Harrison has arranged for Roosevelt to receive a copy of his forthcoming volume.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-08
Cecil Spring Rice informs Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt that his friend Edward Ashley Walrond Clarke, British Consul General to Zanzibar, has promised to look after President Roosevelt. He discusses the Turkish reform movement, its influences, and global impact. The British have appealed to William II, Emperor of Germany, to stop arming.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-06
John St. Loe Strachey agrees with President Roosevelt’s characterization of William Randolph Hearst as a dangerous man. He also thinks that Roosevelt is right about William Jennings Bryan as a “kindly example of the Jefferson type.” Strachey discusses the status of antitrust law in the British Parliament.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-06
Victor Geza Fischer writes to President Roosevelt to suggest that a portrait of Oliver Cromwell and an autograph authenticated by the British Museum would be the perfect accompaniment to Roosevelt’s writing about Cromwell. He goes on to express his confidence that Roosevelt will do well in the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-26