Death and burial of a person

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Frieda Joerger

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary declines Frieda Joerger’s request for Roosevelt to intervene, as he has made it a policy not to interfere in official business. In this case, he will forward her letter and papers to the auditor of the Navy Department in Washington, D.C., asking the auditor to speak with her about the death of her son. That is all Roosevelt can do, and he hopes it will help lead to action by the “moral authorities.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-07

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Earl Grey

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to Earl Grey to confirm he received the June 2 letter regarding the death of George Grey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease

Theodore Roosevelt received Alfred E. Pease’s letter, as he had hoped. He is currently visiting Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt and comments that the happiness of his children is his greatest concern. He recounts hunting bongos with George Grey in Africa and bird watching with his brother, Edward Grey, in England. The news of George Grey’s death by a lion saddened him, and he considers the dangers of lion hunting. Roosevelt discusses his family and their recent trip. While happy at home, Roosevelt would consider another scientific expedition through Asia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie J. Tarlton

Theodore Roosevelt apologizes for “bothering” Leslie J. Tarlton, but he is concerned by his most recent letter. He assumes Tarlton is better now and is glad to hear about V. M. Newland. Roosevelt grew attached to Tarlton, Newland, and their wives while in Africa and wants them to be healthy and happy. The news about Carl Ethan Akeley is also concerning, and Roosevelt wishes he would leave Uganda for his health. Working and hunting in Africa is dangerous, as evidenced by the death of George Grey and many other friends.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Basil Tracy

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Huelin C. O’Neill

Theodore Roosevelt conveys his deepest sympathies to Huelin C. O’Neill on the death of his son. Roosevelt agrees with O’Neill about how unprepared the United States is to meet the threat of World War, and he believes that there should be compulsory universal military training. Roosevelt has had enough of “peace-at-any-price apostles” who will bring “only dishonor and disaster.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Edmund Garstin

Theodore Roosevelt expresses his sympathy at the death of Sir William Edmund Garstin’s son.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-29

Obituary for William Woodville Rockhill

Obituary praising the public service, diplomatic career, and explorations of William Woodville Rockhill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

President Roosevelt approves of Archibald B. Roosevelt’s poetry interests and correspondence style. Roosevelt expresses grief at the death of his nephew Stewart Douglas Robinson and wishes he could do more for his sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. However, Roosevelt stands firm that private life cannot overtake public duty, noting that as president, he had to greet the Great White Fleet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-23

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and Douglas Robinson

President Roosevelt expresses sorrow at the untimely death of his nephew, Stewart Douglas Robinson, and wishes to be with Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and Douglas Robinson as soon as possible. However, Roosevelt must first greet the Great White Fleet.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-21

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Douglas Robinson

President Roosevelt asks Douglas Robinson about the funeral date for Stewart Douglas Robinson. Roosevelt also requests that Robinson inform William Loeb so that he may attend.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Watson Gilder

President Roosevelt sends Richard Watson Gilder a message of sympathy on the recent death of his brother, John Francis Gilder. Roosevelt enjoyed a book of poems by Gilder.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States Department of State

President Roosevelt chastises the United States Department of State about several matters that he wishes them to pay more careful attention to in the future. Roosevelt firmly believes that the president should only be addressed as “Mr. President” or “The President,” and that titles such as “Excellency” are foolish and should not be used. He would like an explanation of the steps being taken to prevent this title’s future use by foreign ambassadors. Roosevelt also criticizes the speech and telegram that had been written for him to deliver to China on the occasion of the deaths of Emperor Guangxu and Empress Dowager Cixi. Normal diplomatic letters frequently strike Roosevelt as fatuous, but in circumstances such as these an effort should be made to craft a sincere message.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William F. Braun

President Roosevelt offers condolences to William F. Braun upon the death of his father-in-law, Major General Thomas J. Lucas. Roosevelt asks that his sympathy also be conveyed to Braun’s daughter, Mary Ludisa Braun.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James E. Sullivan

President Roosevelt agrees with James E. Sullivan’s feeling about the publication from the British Embassy. After the English Amateur Athletic Association published what it did, Sullivan had no choice but to take action. Roosevelt extends his sympathies for the death of skater Samuel J. Montgomery.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Claudius Buchanan Spencer

President Roosevelt mourns the death of David Decamp Thompson, editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Roswell Randall Hoes

President Roosevelt regrets that is unable to attend the ceremony surrounding the removal of the body of Vice President George Clinton to his final resting place in New York. He is sending Colonel Chas. S. Bromwell to represent him in the honor guard.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Wesley Hill

President Roosevelt informs John Wesley Hill that he has sent a wreath of flowers for the funeral of Charles Henry Fowler and sends his sympathies.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John T. G. Crawford

President Roosevelt mourns the death of Senator William James Bryan, who he thought had the promise of being a very useful public servant in Washington.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the funeral of former President McKinley’s widow Ida McKinley. He then describes his trip on the train out west as he passed through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan. Roosevelt closes by saying he needs to talk to Kermit about his hunting trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-01