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Letter from John Watson Yerkes to George B. Cortelyou

John Watson Yerkes is annoyed that a newspaper article stated he was being consulted on “Southern matters.” Many people are now trying to take advantage of his supposed influence but he is not even being consulted. Yerkes is interested in the position of collector of internal revenue for Georgia and would like to meet with President Roosevelt if there is a change in that position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-30

Letter from A. M. MacMurphy to Theodore Roosevelt

A. M. MacMurphy sends President Roosevelt a book about early Georgia. MacMurphy found the descriptions to be very amusing, though the culture has “improved” since the book was written.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-01

Minister who married Roosevelt’s parents

If President Roosevelt visits Roswell, Georgia, the home of his mother’s family, he may be able to meet the minister that married his parents, Reverend James Bulloch Dunwody. Roosevelt’s parents, Martha Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt, were married in Roswell, Georgia, on December 18, 1853. Even though the marriage took place in Georgia, it was recorded in South Carolina, where the preacher’s parish was located.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Booker T. Washington has investigated the conditions in Georgia and concluded that attacks against African American office holders are based on race and not character or ability. Washington also provides advice on government appointments in Alabama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-04

Letter from Edgar Austin Angier to Theodore Roosevelt

Edgar Austin Angier had a long conversation with Mrs. George Pond who knew President Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and John Elliott, in her youth. She spoke very affectionately of both of them and Angier believes it will cheer her up to know that he has written to Roosevelt about her connection to him. Angier is reminded of a poem and concludes with a stanza by Robert Burns.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Booker T. Washington will have the information on Alabama and Texas appointments within a few days. He is soon leaving for a trip through Mississippi and will summarize conditions in the state. Washington defends the character of the African Americans holding public office in Georgia and believes objections brought against them will be based on race.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-01

Note from Mrs. Longstreet to Theodore Roosevelt

Mrs. Longstreet sends greetings from Georgia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09

Telegram from Clark Howell to Theodore Roosevelt

Clark Howell congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. Roosevelt will receive a cordial welcome when he visits Georgia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-16

Letter from Ernest L. Bergstrom to Theodore Roosevelt

Ernest L. Bergstrom offers his assistance during Vice President Roosevelt’s visit to Georgia in November. He suggests a visit to the childhood home of Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and a deer hunt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-05

Appointment of Seth H. McGee to Lumpkin County board of education

Official appointment by the state of Georgia of Seth H. McGee to the Lumpkin County Board of Education. Document is signed by Governor Rufus B. Bullock.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1871-01-30

Letter from Archibald Bulloch to William Stephens

Appointment of William Stephens as Attorney General of the Province of Georgia, signed by Archibald Bulloch, first president and commander-in-chief of the province (later governor of the state). Bulloch was the great-great-grandfather of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1776-04-20