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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks W. S. Parks for the letter and clipping. Roosevelt is working towards regaining his full strength and his doctors have decided that it is safe for him to address the Madison Square meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-30
On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Charlotte E. Benton for her letter. Everything is being done to look after Theodore Roosevelt’s health and it has not been deemed necessary to remove the bullet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-31
During his recovery, President Roosevelt is unable to personally attend to his correspondence and his secretary responds to all of his letters. Doctors have limited Roosevelt’s time for work and he is conserving his strength by only doing what is absolutely necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-29
On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Frank Harper thanks J. W. Shenk for the letter. Theodore Roosevelt’s wound is healing effectively and there will be no need for new remedies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-26
Francis J. Heney meant to write to President Roosevelt several weeks ago to congratulate him on his letter about religious opposition to the election of president-elect William H. Taft. Heney believes it will be useful for years to come. He is still recovering from the gunshot wound he received to his jaw, but his speech has not been impaired and he does not have any scars from the experience. Heney would like to complete the trial he was working on, but his doctors have advised him not to return to work yet. The telegram Roosevelt sent to Heney’s wife, Rebecca W. Heney, helped her through a difficult time, and Heney deeply appreciates it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-04
Jack C. Fisher, a medical doctor, examines the misguided treatment of President William McKinley following the attempt on his life on September 6, 1901. Fisher notes that Vice President Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay both had premonitions that McKinley would not survive, and he traces Roosevelt’s movements in the days surrounding the assassination.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2002
Charles A. Leale, who was the first physician on the scene when President Abraham Lincoln was shot and stayed with him until he died, recounts in clinical detail the events of that night. He outlines how he and others treated Lincoln both at Ford’s Theatre, and after he was moved to home of William Petersen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1865
Newspaper article reviewing the events of the attempted assassination of President McKinley, the arrest of Leon F. Czolgosz, and the public’s reaction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-09
Theodore Roosevelt is “as well as possible” after being shot during an assassination attempt. He appreciates the telegram.
1912-10-18
Arthur von Briesen requests that President Roosevelt be informed that he is at Roosevelt’s service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
James Gillespie Blaine’s mother is very concerned about President McKinley’s condition. Blaine asks that Vice President Roosevelt wire her directly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-07
Nicholas Murray Butler hopes for President McKinley’s recovery and is ready for Vice President Roosevelt’s “summons” if necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-07
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt requests that her congratulations be given to Ida Saxton McKinley regarding the good report on President McKinley’s condition. She asks Vice President Roosevelt if she should travel to Buffalo, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-08
James G. Lowdon is pleased with the news about President McKinley’s condition and prays for a speedy recovery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-08