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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

President Roosevelt relays to his son, Archibald B. Roosevelt, a riding accident he recently had. As both of Roosevelt’s jumping horses were hurt, he was riding a different horse which was spooked and reared up and fell into Rock Creek. Roosevelt assures Archie that he is unharmed. Roosevelt also believes that his son will like the new captain of the USS Sylph, who can give him advice about getting into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt spoke with Secretary of War William H. Taft regarding Frank H. Hitchcock’s proposal for a compromise regarding the seating of delegates at the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt tells Senator Lodge that they both believe it would be an “outrage” to make a compromise and to seat men who do not deserve it, regardless of their support of Taft, and urges Lodge to treat each case on its merits. Roosevelt takes particular issue with Senator Winthrop Murray Crane’s suggestions, and hopes that Lodge will be able to resist them. Roosevelt cautions Lodge against bowing to reactionaries in the party. Roosevelt also tells Lodge more about his recent horse riding accident.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-08