Letter from Elias Goodman to Theodore Roosevelt
James Rascovar, Elias Goodman’s brother-in-law, is a friend of one of President Roosevelt’s cousins.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-29
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Letter from Ben Daniels to Theodore Roosevelt
Ben Daniels has received President Roosevelt’s letter and is pleased that Roosevelt maintains a good opinion of him regardless of the charges that have been brought. Daniels has received a great deal of support from his friends and considers Roosevelt to be among them.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-04
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Letter from F. E. Grimes to Theodore Roosevelt
F. E. Grimes encloses a short story about David Winfield Mulvane written by Fred Vandergrift. Grimes hopes Roosevelt will take a few minutes to read the story as it is a true portrayal of Mulvane’s character.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-06
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Letter from Margaret White to Theodore Roosevelt
Margaret White has been thinking of President Roosevelt often and watching his actions with the deepest interest. She expresses sadness and sympathy at the passing of William McKinley and the tragedy that brought Roosevelt to the presidency. Nevertheless, she thanks God that Roosevelt was able to accept the position at a time when the nation desperately needed good leadership. White believes that he will be a “splendid” president. She also fondly recalls the times their families used to spend together and how their children used to be playmates.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-22
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Letter from Abram S. Hewitt to Theodore Roosevelt
Abram S. Hewitt regrets that his family and the Roosevelt family have drifted apart. However, he has always maintained an interest in President Roosevelt’s career. Since Roosevelt is currently involved in reciprocity policy, Hewitt encloses the text of a speech he delivered on the subject in 1886.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-15
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Newspaper article on William Allen White and Kansas politics
Newspapers article arguing that Kansans are overreacting to William Allen White being hosted by President Roosevelt. White and Roosevelt can be friends without White having any duties to “run Kansas politics.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10
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Letter from Edward R. Hutchins to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward R. Hutchins pledges his friendship to President Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-26
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Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Cabot Lodge write to Theodore Roosevelt about his continued concern for Roosevelt’s well-being after William McKinley’s assassination. Theories about what drove Leon Czolgosz to kill McKinley are being discussed in the media. Lodge also discusses the press coverage of who would remain in the cabinet.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-19
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Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge expresses his concern for Vice President Roosevelt in the wake of William McKinley’s near-assassination and hopes that Roosevelt will write him “at once” to assure Lodge of his well being. Lodge talks about a clipping that speaks of Roosevelt in French. Lodge also mentions that George H. Lyman is “here” and worrying about Roosevelt as well. Lodge recounts a story “because it tickled my vanity” of a conversation between Lyman and a German, about Lodge and whether he might not be Secretary of State when Roosevelt was President, and whether Lyman and Lodge would not be dangerous to German interests. The German thought Roosevelt must be dangerous because he had killed 1800 “mountain cats” last winter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-12
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Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge expresses his concern for President Roosevelt’s well being and his confidence in Roosevelt’s abilities in the “greatest office man can now hold on Earth” in the wake of William McKinley’s assassination. Lodge regrets his absence from the nation at such a time, but knows that Roosevelt is surrounded by experienced men who will advise him and approves of Roosevelt’s request that the current Cabinet stay on. Lodge discusses his opinion that John Hay will not remain in public office despite having all the qualities a Secretary of State should have and Elihu Root’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of State. Lodge also assures Roosevelt that he will help him in the Senate if he can and that Roosevelt should call on him whenever he needs assistance.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-15
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Letter from Dillwyn M. Bell to John Robert Thomas
Rough Rider Dillwyn M. Bell writes to Judge Thomas about the heroism of his son John R. Thomas, who is also a Rough Rider. Thomas fought bravely even after he was wounded. Bell tells Thomas that he is now the father of the whole regiment, and that he would like to see him in Chicago when he is back from Cuba.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1898-07-30
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Letter from Thomas B. Reed to Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas B. Reed has been in Italy for six weeks and wishes to catch up on political news.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1891-05-27