Gossip

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt is amused at some of the political attacks against him. He agrees to Senator Lodge’s suggestions for personnel changes in the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission, but is unsure how to handle the “whisky business” regarding the Pure Food and Drug Act. Roosevelt is facing a number of requests that he run for reelection, but is not concerned with what most people think.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Garrett J. Benson to Theodore Roosevelt

Garrett J. Benson tells Theodore Roosevelt he discussed the matter Roosevelt last wrote him about with Mr. McCabe, who tells him he heard the information from “some busy-body,” which is likely how it spread to the newspaper, and there is no truth to the matter. Benson says he will explain the situation to Robert H. Fuller.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-14

Creator(s)

Benson, Garrett J., 1857-1926

Letter from Garrett J. Benson to Theodore Roosevelt

Garrett J. Benson encloses press clippings for Theodore Roosevelt. Benson shares that the probe committee begins in Albany tomorrow and based on gossip, they will uncover some interesting things. Benson offers to help Roosevelt in any way he can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-05

Creator(s)

Benson, Garrett J., 1857-1926

Letter from Albert P. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert P. Wright writes to President Roosevelt upon hearing that someone told Roosevelt he had a drinking problem, which Wright states he does not. Wright discusses the difficulties in the Philippines, especially in regard to conflict between Filipinos and Americans. He openly divulges his antipathy for the Filipinos on the island.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15

Creator(s)

Wright, Albert P.

Letter from Richard Henry Clarke to E. P. McAdams

Richard Henry Clarke refutes negative comments made to E. P. McAdams about Captain William Frye Tebbetts’s character and informs McAdams of Tebbetts’s reputation as a gentleman in social circles in Mobile, Alabama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-27

Creator(s)

Clarke, Richard Henry, 1843-1906

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit in reference to a letter Kermit sent to him that Kermit had received from a friend. Roosevelt tells him the friend probably heard some baseless slander about Kermit and was trying to be kindly so Kermit should not be annoyed. He says he has tried out the new Winchester rifles at Dr. Rixey’s and wants Kermit to try them when he comes home for Christmas. Roosevelt adds that he has been riding and jumping the horses and playing tennis. He encloses a letter from Frank M. Chapman, the American Museum of Natural History’s ornithology director.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-12-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

On the disinterested motive

Quentin Roosevelt writes a short commentary of the power of gossip in society.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Quentin, 1897-1918

Pistols

Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès refutes rumors about his wife’s request for divorce and is prepared to fight to “defend the fair fame of the ladies of his family.”

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1887-10-12

Creator(s)

Unknown

A libel on the Marquis

Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. James W. Foley, business representative for the Marquis de Morès, denies that divorce proceedings have commenced between the Marquis and his wife. He adds that the couple will be wintering in India together.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1887-10-08

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Howard Eaton to William Wingate Sewall

Howard Eaton had to return to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to see his ailing mother. She passed away on February 9. They have had good winters in North Dakota but the range has become hardened. Commissioner Roosevelt has 350 to 400 cattle and sold half his horses. Sylvane M. Ferris and Arthur William Merrifield live at the old camp and intend to sell their stock this year. Joseph A. Ferris is still tending his store but will likely close soon. Eaton hopes to return to Idaho this fall for another hunting trip. This is the typed transcript of the original handwritten letter.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1890-03-10

Creator(s)

Eaton, Howard, 1851-1922

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt defends General Leonard Wood and his promotion to Senator Platt. In his letter he restates Wood’s merits and exceptional record under President William McKinley and prior. Roosevelt also encloses a letter from Ray Stannard Baker.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to S. Claude Burr

George B. Cortelyou assures S. Claude Burr that his letter has been brought to the attention of President Roosevelt, who confirms Fred Herrig’s account of the voting incident. The account of the duel incident is not entirely accurate and Roosevelt would prefer that it not be published.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-11

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quiney Ewing

Theodore Roosevelt responds to a Boston Transcript clipping sent to him by Quiney Ewing. Roosevelt asserts that the statements about William Jennings Bryan attributed to Roosevelt in the editorial are “sheer invention.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to E. Mont Reily

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary assures E. Mont Reily that he did not speak against him in a negative manner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-12

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Scott

Theodore Roosevelt denies that he made a statement which was attributed to him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Thornton O. Munford

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Thornton O. Munford in defense of Roosevelt’s platform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-08

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to H. E. Mattocks

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks H. E. Mattocks for his letter and tries to clear up rumors about Roosevelt drinking alcohol.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-01

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Simon J. N. Foor

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Simon J. N. Foor for the letter he sent and denies rumors regarding Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-27

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. H. Llewellyn

Theodore Roosevelt does not believe he has ever written a word about Holm Olaf Bursum and has written to Bronson M. Cutting to find out what the facts are.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-04-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William G. Raines

President Roosevelt answers accusations, supposedly from a Episcopal clergyman and school teacher from New York, that he is a drunkard. After fervently denying this, and providing details on his regular alcohol consumption, Roosevelt asks the letter be kept private from all except the accuser.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919