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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Monroe Robinson

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Monroe Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt assures his nephew Monroe Douglas Robinson that rank is not as important as doing your duty in the armed forces. He tells Robinson he is proud of his character and how well he handled the rejection. He mentions his sons’ rank in the armed forces and how he rejected the rank of General to remain a Colonel. Roosevelt adds that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was very touched by Robinson’s letter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-08-14

Letter from H. D. W. English to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. D. W. English to Theodore Roosevelt

H. D. W. English thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his encouraging letter. He was considering stepping down from the Pittsburgh Civic Commission because of enemies’ attempts to reduce financial support and hinder the commission’s work. English describes the challenges to civic life Pittsburgh is experiencing in the face of industrial growth, including poor housing conditions and overwork. However, he says that thanks to Roosevelt and others’ advice and kind words, he will remain in his Civic Commission position to keep on fighting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Letter from Leon C. Sutton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leon C. Sutton to Theodore Roosevelt

Leon C. Sutton worries he might not have made his goal clear in his previous letter to Theodore Roosevelt. As The Labor World is publishing their latest edition about industrial peace, arbitration, profit sharing and boycotts, Sutton hopes Theodore Roosevelt might contribute one line of encouragement to the working class. The Labor World sees themselves as the “constructive” side of organized labor. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-20

Letter from Grafton D. Cushing to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Grafton D. Cushing to Theodore Roosevelt

Grafton D. Cushing was riding with President Roosevelt’s daughter Ethel Roosevelt recently, and learned that the President was feeling a bit discouraged at the lack of support he seemed to receive from the upper classes. Cushing describes the good work that Roosevelt has done and continues to do, and expresses his admiration for Roosevelt’s efforts to create a more just government and improve the civic life of the nation. He also writes that Roosevelt has acted well in not appeasing social unrest through halfway measures, and that people must know that the government is the supreme law of the land.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-22

Letter from William Michael Byrne to William Loeb

Letter from William Michael Byrne to William Loeb

William Michael Byrne sends William Loeb a letter and enclosure that he hopes Loeb will show to President Roosevelt. Byrne professes his commitment to principles similar to those advocated by Roosevelt, and which he feels will advance the solidarity and affluence of the country. He also tells about a meeting he had recently with some friends who were nervous about looming issues of public affairs, and argues that no friend of the President could let Roosevelt retire from office during a time of panic.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-20