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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Sharp Williams

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Sharp Williams

President Roosevelt responds to Representative Williams’s claim that he does not understand the South. Although Roosevelt is “greatly puzzled” by some difficulties he has encountered in the South, he has tried to treat the Southern States fairly. Roosevelt believes there are no issues with what he has done in the South but how he has been misrepresented in the South. The president is fine if people disagree with his policies, but he does not like when the facts are misrepresented. He mentions statements made by Alabama Senator John Tyler Morgan and Williams himself that were incorrect. Roosevelt does not appreciate the application of base motives to the president of the United States, and believes if the people of the South have been misled, it is because Southern leaders have misled them. Roosevelt also does not appreciate white men in the South trying to get their vote to count more than those in the North, and believes African American men should be judged by the same tests as “ignorant, vicious and shiftless whites.” Roosevelt closes by saying that what the South “really needs” is for her leaders to tell the truth.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles A. Culberson

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles A. Culberson

President Roosevelt explains to Senator Culberson his actions regarding Mary William Houston Morrow, daughter of Sam Houston. Roosevelt appointed Morrow as postmistress at Abilene, Texas, in recognition of her father’s accomplishments. When her office was investigated by the post office and it was recommended that she be removed, Roosevelt intervened to give her another chance. After a recent second evaluation, it was determined that Morrow should be removed, and Roosevelt felt that he could no longer do anything to prevent it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright (press copy)

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright (press copy)

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright (edited copy)

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright (edited copy)

President Roosevelt honors Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly. This is the press copy of Roosevelt’s speech with edits and applause noted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright

Address of President Roosevelt at banquet for General Wright

President Roosevelt honors General Luke E. Wright on his return from the Philippines. Roosevelt praises both the state of Tennessee and Wright. Roosevelt gives several examples of how the United States is once again a whole entity, using especially Wright’s conduct as acting governor of the Philippines. He also discusses the United States’ actions and duties in the Philippines, and addresses charges of wrongdoing against the U.S. Army. He notes that while the U.S. has made some steps towards allowing self-government for the Filipinos, it would be more dangerous to move too quickly towards self-rule than to move too slowly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919