District Judge Jones’s grandchildren thought that they should send President Roosevelt a Christmas gift, which prompted Jones to write to Roosevelt. Jones reflects on his life and career to Roosevelt, and thanks him for the good he has done for the country while in office. He sends him a small token commemorating Stonewall Jackson, which he says has no value other than being a link to the past, and that Roosevelt can therefore accept it without being put under any obligation. Goode praises Roosevelt’s integrity in not running for a third presidential term.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-22
Creator(s)
Jones, Thomas Goode, 1844-1914