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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge

President Roosevelt writes to Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge about Jane Addams’s book. He criticizes her stance against militarism. Roosevelt compares Addams to Leo Tolstoy in their similar actions in speaking out against war and industrialism, but being ultimately misguided in their argument that because there are hardships that result from these, they should be entirely abandoned, rather than acknowledging the positives and working to alleviate the negatives. It is just as bad, Roosevelt says, to preach unrighteous peace as to preach unrighteous war, and even more foolish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Louis Emery

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Louis Emery

President Roosevelt tells Louis Emery New York Representative Charles A. Selzer has shared Emery’s thoughts about the discrimination by the railroads against Emery’s industry. Roosevelt requests a statement from Emery and says he will introduce him to Commissioner of Corporations James Rudolph Garfield.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-06

Letter from Alexander J. Cooper to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Alexander J. Cooper to Theodore Roosevelt

Alexander J. Cooper tells Theodore Roosevelt he is glad to see a movement to make Roosevelt the next president in this mornings newspaper because the Republican party needs a leader who will protect American industries. Coopers asks Roosevelt not to refuse the nomination because the people are with Roosevelt and only want the chance to voice their sentiments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Letter from H. D. W. English to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. D. W. English to Theodore Roosevelt

H. D. W. English thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his encouraging letter. He was considering stepping down from the Pittsburgh Civic Commission because of enemies’ attempts to reduce financial support and hinder the commission’s work. English describes the challenges to civic life Pittsburgh is experiencing in the face of industrial growth, including poor housing conditions and overwork. However, he says that thanks to Roosevelt and others’ advice and kind words, he will remain in his Civic Commission position to keep on fighting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Letter from Charles G. Washburn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles G. Washburn to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles G. Washburn writes to Theodore Roosevelt that it is unfortunate that he could not accept George F. Booth’s invitation, but also that Washburn and his wife, Caroline Vinton Slater Washburn, would be glad to accept Roosevelt’s luncheon invitation. Washburn then moves on to discuss politics, and is pessimistic about what will come from the Tariff Board. He also believes that “the people” misunderstand how manufacturers operate, and that it is important for the Tariff Board to protect the home market from large quantities of foreign goods. Washburn argues that President William H. Taft is making a grave mistake by forcing a proposition that would split the Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-31