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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to H. C. Sticher

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to H. C. Sticher

Theodore Roosevelt writes to H. C. Sticher of The Free Press, Osage City, Kansas, in response to reports of his over-indulgence of alcohol during the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Roosevelt contends that he is 33 years sober. He includes letters drafted by Dr. Abbott and family physician Dr. Lambert as proof of his sobriety.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George W. Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George W. Ireland to Theodore Roosevelt

George W. Ireland mentions a recent business proposition turned down by General Leonard Wood due to rules outlined in the Foraker Clause. Ireland discusses the Cuban sport, Jai Alai and the trial of Cuban Postal Office General, Estes G. Rathbone, accused of embezzling over $100,000 of Cuban money. Ireland comments on a letter written by James E. Runcie and writes in support of Leonard Wood’s service as Military Governor of Cuba.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-24

Creator(s)

Ireland, George W.