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Theodore Roosevelt updates Robert Harry Munro Ferguson on Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recovery and appreciates the advice he gave to Kermit Roosevelt. Roosevelt feels limited due to having no business or training that he can pass on to his sons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt reports on the achievements of Quentin, Archie, and Ted at the Plattsburgh military training camp, noting that they received good recommendations from their officers. To Roosevelt’s delight, Archie was placed in a position above Ted. Archie and Ted also traveled to Montreal, Quebec, to view the military preparations. The Plattsburgh camp has been very successful, and other camps are being formed across the country. Roosevelt criticizes President Wilson for his policy toward Germany and Mexico.
1915-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt admits he felt “like a swine” when he wrote his sister Corinne, but he could not help himself and gave assistance to pitiful Pastor Stuart L. Roussel. Roosevelt gave Roussel a letter to Cleveland H. Dodge and a Philadelphia man. He does not mind making Dodge, a Wilson supporter, suffer a little.
1915-02-26
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Anson G. P. Dodge, “a brother of [his] father’s old friend.” He knew Dodge’s nephews, Earl and Cleve, and is pleased to see the way their sons are growing up. Roosevelt cannot advise Dodge on the matter about which he inquired.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-31
Theodore Roosevelt wants to see Dix W. Smith and Patrick L. Flanigan when he arrives in Reno, Nevada, to discuss what he should say. He asks Smith to show Flanigan the enclosed letter he wrote to Cleveland Dodge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt and his sister cannot do any more than they have already done. In the last six months, they have made every possible appeal on behalf of the French and the Belgians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson about two men fundraising for French Protestant Churches that are in need because of World War I. Roosevelt suggests that Dorothy Payne Whitney may be interested in their work, and he has also given one of the men a letter for Cleveland H. Dodge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-20
President Roosevelt suggests that, on behalf of the Red Cross Association, Mabel Thorp Boardman send an auditor to San Francisco to keep track of expenditures for disaster relief in the city. Roosevelt does not want to impede immediate relief to the city, but warns that after the emergency “there will be plenty of fools and plenty of knaves to make accusations against us, and plenty of good people who will believe them.” It would be beneficial, therefore, to have a clear accounting of what has been done, and with what resources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-22
President Roosevelt refutes an editorial that reflects poorly on his labor relations. Roosevelt will meet with corporations and labor unions if they conduct themselves properly. Mr. Gillis has strong character and Roosevelt doubts that he is responsible for any crime.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-17
Charles Phillips extends sincere thanks. to Theodore Roosevelt, and will use what Roosevelt wrote to Cleveland H. Dodge regarding Catholics and the Y. M. C. A., omitting all names as Roosevelt requested. He explains that much of his interest comes through his association with Maurice Francis Egan, who also helped Phillips originally meet Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-27
Charles Phillips thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and the copy of his letter to Cleveland Doge of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). He is not surprised by what Roosevelt writes, and it confirms his high regard for him. Archbishop John Ireland recently withdrew his letter endorsing the YMCA since the restrictions against Catholics have not been removed. Ireland encouraged Phillips to continue writing about the good work that can be accomplished through ecumenical cooperation. Phillips agrees with Roosevelt that “it is of the utmost importance…that our people who are straight and decent shall associate together as much as possible without regard to theological differences.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-20
Robert W. Haskins tells Theodore Roosevelt of his involvement with Home Missionary work, and some of the recent successes they have had in helping children. In spite of its successes, the organization is “in pressing need of endowment,” and Haskins asks if Roosevelt would be able to convey this need to wealthy philanthropists in his social circle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-22
Andrew Carnegie has a “deep anxiety” about President Roosevelt’s plan to expand the number of ships in the Navy. This reversal of his original disarmament policy could harm relations with other naval powers, particularly Great Britain, which had been committed to reducing its naval arsenal over the past several years. While Carnegie dismisses the possibility of a war, he cautions that such an act will cause unnecessary tension, give Roosevelt the appearance of weakness and indecisiveness, and would bring unnecessary expenditures during a time of economic crisis. Carnegie instead urges Roosevelt to focus his energies on helping economic recovery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-18
William H. H. Llewellyn is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, discussing Arizona statehood. He details some major figures against statehood for Arizona and the major strategies moving forward to support it. The possibility of joint statehood between Arizona and New Mexico is also discussed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-20
Mabel Thorp Boardman is pleased to invite President Roosevelt to become a member of the American Red Cross. He would join others in his Cabinet who are already members of the District of Columbia chapter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-24
In the first letter, Edward Henry Harriman tells President Roosevelt about a meeting he had with Cleveland Dodge. The second letter mentions an unnamed man in connection with a potential appointment on the Pacific Coast.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-07
Edward Henry Harriman thanks President Roosevelt for his previous enclosures. Harriman asks about Governor Pardee in connection with a potential appointment and says that he hopes to contact Henry Clay Frick, Cleveland Dodge, and Marvin Hughitt in the next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-02
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Congressman Gallivan in which Roosevelt enumerates the various individuals and causes to which he has directed his Nobel Peace Prize money. Roosevelt lists the charity or work, the individual whom he wishes to see distribute the funds, and the amount of the award.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1918-08-22
John Campbell Greenway makes suggestions on how Kermit Roosevelt might proceed with a career in mining engineering. He believes an advanced degree would be ideal but practical experience working for Greenway or at the Copper Queen Mining Company would be suitable. Greenway concludes with a brief update on the political situation in Mexico.
1911-11-29