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Letter from Lincoln Steffens to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Lincoln Steffens to Theodore Roosevelt

Lincoln Steffens writes to President Roosevelt to put some facts and conclusions on record that they have come to together. Steffens clarifies that Roosevelt is not responsible for any articles that Steffens writes, and illuminates the course of an interview that he had with Roosevelt–having an open conversation with him and offering him every chance to correct any errors that may have slipped into the record of the interview. Steffens reiterates a point that he had raised to Roosevelt in the interview that he was trying to get him to think more deeply on political criticism in the United States, and to reflect on the actions of the government and the ways in which it is able to relate to corporations and trusts. Steffens has always respected Roosevelt, in spite of their disagreements, and looks forward to speaking to him in person soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-09

Letter from John Burroughs to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Burroughs to Theodore Roosevelt

John Burroughs believes President Roosevelt’s account of seeing passenger pigeons in Virginia. He suggests that a trustworthy local attempt to obtain a specimen or having Dr. Merriam send someone to investigate. Burroughs continues to fight William J. Long and the nature fakers. Several pretend interviews with Burroughs have appeared in the newspapers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-30

Letter from William J. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William J. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

In a recent interview with Everybody’s Magazine, President Roosevelt stated that William J. Long’s account of a wolf hunt was inaccurate. Long has included an affidavit from an eyewitness to the contrary, and hopes that “as a gentleman you will retract your accusation.” He plans to have an open letter on the matter printed in “every important newspaper in this country” the following day.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-29

Letter from Jacob Sleeper to Elihu Root

Letter from Jacob Sleeper to Elihu Root

Jacob Sleeper, the chargé d’affaires in Cuba, informs Secretary of State Root that the Cuban government’s Amnesty Order had little effect and the rebellion is still active. Sleeper believes that rebel leader Faustino Guerra is waiting for the Cuban government to make the first move, but the government is lacking in men and arms. It is rumored that Colonel Emilio Ávalos y Acosta will attack Guerra’s command near the Bay of Cortez to open up a waterway in case Western Railroad service is interrupted, as Guerra has been threatening to dynamite its bridges. There are rumors of a lack of harmony between the Cuban President and Vice President in regards to patronage and the conduct of the war. Rebel leader Ernesto Asbert is threatening to burn foreign properties unless the government accedes to their demands.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-30

Letter from Jacob Sleeper to Elihu Root

Letter from Jacob Sleeper to Elihu Root

Jacob Sleeper, chargé d’affaires in Cuba, updates Secretary of State Root on attempts to quell the insurrection in Cuba. The Cuban government’s offer of amnesty did not have the desired effect, while the rebel forces continue to grow and business owners have become increasingly pessimistic. Sleeper was informed that President Tomás Estrada Palma was strongly opposed to any compromise with the insurrectionists, but he also heard that Estrada Palma is more open to settlement than his public statements suggest. Sleeper describes the efforts of a committee of Cuban veterans to serve as mediators.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-01

Telegram from Henry C. Ide to William H. Taft

Telegram from Henry C. Ide to William H. Taft

U.S. Governor-General of the Philippines Ide writes to Secretary of War Taft regarding a religious case that involves the Philippine Commissioner of Commerce and Police Forbes, the Archbishop of Manila Harty, and Noble. Ide mentions that Noble faced charges and had to make a testimony due to his alleged actions against the Church. Harty, Noble, and others were questioned about the situation by Forbes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-13

Interview with Ray Lingk

Interview with Ray Lingk

Miscellaneous notes from an interview with Ray Lingk of Beach, North Dakota, including information on a speech Theodore Roosevelt made in Beach, North Dakota, and Poker Jim’s graveyard.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1953-04-06

Memorandum from John W. Jay to Merrill J. Mattes

Memorandum from John W. Jay to Merrill J. Mattes

Regional Historian Mattes believes that historian Don Rickey did a “competent job” of interviewing William Eaton and commenting on Eaton’s collection of cowboy material. He is confident that replicas for museum use can be made of the Elkhorn Ranch branding irons held at the Theodore Roosevelt Museum in New York City.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1958-01-28

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid writes to President Roosevelt to inform him that he met with Governor Odell, who seems to agree that the interview he granted which put him at the forefront of the campaign rather than Lieutenant Governor Higgins was a mistake. Reid goes on to detail aspects of the Republican campaign that he is supporting and to express his opinion that Roosevelt is guaranteed to win New York state, but he is not sure the same is true of Higgins.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-01