Endorsements in advertising

Letter from J. C. Cook to Theodore Roosevelt

J. C Cook asks Theodore Roosevelt to accept a riding and driving bridle that Cook has invented and hopes Roosevelt will endorse, after trying them. Cook is enclosing two endorsements he has received from from prominent ment and he hopes Roosevelt will write to them. Believing these bridles will prevent loss of life and property, Cook hopes Roosevelt will help him succeed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-20

$100.00 reward for any acquired case he cannot cure

This advertisement contains testimonials to Dr. Newton E. Campbell’s efficacy at curing various diseases, e.g. tuberculosis, nerves, rheumatism, etc. Included are illustrations of various medical equipment and an image of Campbell.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1917

Letter from William Loeb to T. Louis Welp

William Loeb informs T. Louis Welp that the Roosevelt family does not give endorsements for articles sent to them. Loeb returns a board game called Independent Oil that Welp had asked for Archie Roosevelt to endorse.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-19

Letter from William Loeb to A. Chundelah

William Loeb tells A. Chundelah that Edith Roosevelt does not give letters of endorsement like the type requested, and has subsequently returned the enclosed package.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to N. Waldo Kennedy

Theodore Roosevelt writes N. Waldo Kennedy to let him know he is very upset at an advertisement for the Loyal Order of Moose fraternal society using his name to promote membership without his knowledge or consent. Roosevelt says he accepted honorary membership in the society, as he has for many organizations, but he did not apply. Since he does not want to be misrepresented in advertisements, he is formally withdrawing this honorary membership.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-13

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to J. R. Smith & Co.

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to J. R. Smith & Co. in regard to a book written by Henry W. Fischer, titled Private Lives of William II and His Consort. In a leaflet promoting the book, Roosevelt was listed as a “representative purchaser,” which is untrue, and he insists the leaflets be withdrawn immediately. Roosevelt had never heard of Fischer prior to receiving the leaflet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-11

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Harry Thurston Peck

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to Harry Thurston Peck in regard to a book written by Henry W. Fischer, titled Private Lives of William II and His Consort. In one of the leaflets promoting the book, Roosevelt was listed as a “representative purchaser” of the book, which is untrue, and he would like to send a letter to the publisher and the author. He requests their contact information.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Fletcher Lummis

President Roosevelt regrets to inform Charles Fletcher Lummis that he does not like to write in support of commercial organizations such as film companies. If he makes an exception, he will undoubtedly offend other close friends.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-10-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Silas McBee

President Roosevelt tells Silas McBee that it was a pleasure to see him and comments that the French ambassador “is an awfully good fellow.” Roosevelt believes in the movement McBee wrote about, but cannot endorse it without being expected to endorse many others.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-12

Letter from Thomas H. Netherland to Montclair Jam Kitchens

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt does not feel as though she should offer testimonials on the products of the Montclair Jam Kitchens. She was suggested the products by Christine Griffin Kean Roosevelt but has not been able to sample the products due to shipping errors causing breakage.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Brander Matthews

President Roosevelt has already written to the Moxie people about removing the “objectionable poster.” Roosevelt invites Brander Matthews to lunch at Oyster Bay, New York if he can return to New York this month.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Brander Matthews

President Roosevelt has already decided the DeLano case and agrees with Brander Matthews about Gordon. Roosevelt has seen the Moxie advertisement and objects to it, but no legal steps can be taken.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-27

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Ralph Burton

President Roosevelt approves of the disclaimer from the Jerusalem Exhibit Company with one change, “the President’s name will not hereafter be connected in any way or shape with this company.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-01

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Ralph Burton

President Roosevelt instructs Joseph Ralph Burton to place a statement in several publications that the Jerusalem Exhibit Company’s advertisements that used a financial endorsement from Roosevelt were “wrong and unjust.” Roosevelt would like copies of the disclaimers after their publication.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-29

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Ralph Burton

After viewing an advertisement, President Roosevelt withdraws his name and support for the Jerusalem Exhibit Company. Roosevelt had no intentions of supporting a “profit-making concern” and only approved “the movement to secure prominence to the religious side of the world’s development in connection” with the upcoming Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Bridges

President Roosevelt thanks Robert Bridges for the warning that a “money making scheme” was using Roosevelt’s name as an endorsement. Roosevelt previously gave his endorsement on the “supposition that it was a religious and charitable affair.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eaton & Mains Press

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is unable to make the endorsement Eaton and Mains have requested.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-05-21

Letter from N. Waldo Kennedy to Theodore Roosevelt

N. Waldo Kennedy responds to a letter he received from Theodore Roosevelt and insists that he admires Roosevelt very much and he did not use his name in Loyal Order of Moose advertisement for commercial gain, nor is his role in the organization one that makes higher decisions as he was just following what others had already done. For these reasons, and because he believes he was acting in good faith, he asks Roosevelt to reconsider renouncing his honorary membership.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Letter from Joan Lizzette Cummings to Theodore Roosevelt

Joan Lizzette Cummings asks Theodore Roosevelt if he would be willing to provide any assistance to help her establish herself in the printing and stationery business. Without assistance, Cummings writes, “it is difficult for the small man to get recognition or an interview,” and an order or endorsement from Roosevelt would do a great deal to help.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-08

Letter from Lee D. Hemingway to Theodore Roosevelt

Lee D. Hemingway, who met Theodore Roosevelt in 1900 during the McKinley-Roosevelt campaign, is now working for the life insurance company Connecticut Mutual. He has heard that Roosevelt holds a policy there and would like an expression of his satisfaction with the company. Hemingway assures Roosevelt that it is for personal use and not for publication.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-10