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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry W. Fischer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry W. Fischer

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Henry W. Fischer that he has received two sheets, one of which is an advertisement for a book about the private life of a Hungarian sovereign and the other that contains a list of “representative purchasers” that contains Roosevelt’s name. He declares the inclusion of his name “an impudent forgery” and insists that distribution of the leaflets cease. Not only did he not purchase the book, he has never heard of it or the author.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-07

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to J. B. Lloyd

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to J. B. Lloyd

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to J. B. Lloyd that he has not seen the articles, but he has seen excerpts that were so “ludicrously false” and dishonest that they “could not possibly deceive any man who was himself both honest and intelligent.” Roosevelt answers legitimate criticisms, but he does not answer certain magazines and articles since doing so would only give them publicity.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg and returns his two letters, but he does not want to allow “Mr. Stone and Mr. Hayes to remain in the position of having greatly misstated my position, and justify themselves for so doing without being called to sharp account. Either Mr. Hillis or the Associated Press was guilty of greatly improper conduct, and one can be held blameless only if the other if blamed.” Roosevelt asks if he may write to Mr. Stone or Mr. Hayes directly or if Van Valkenburg will provide them with copies of the last letters Roosevelt sent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt wants Secretary of State Root to inform the British Embassy of the poor journalistic practices of Maurice A. Low, who represents “the very worst type of the yellow journalism.” Roosevelt would like to know whether David Jayne Hill can be appointed delegate to the upcoming Hague Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. S. McClure

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. S. McClure

President Roosevelt has been amused by the interest a speech of his has aroused, and tells S. S. McClure that everything he says will be applicable to any journalist or politician by pleading for the one to tell the truth, and the other to do their duty. While Roosevelt does not want to attack honest journalists or members of the government, he does wish “to attack the liar among writers just as I attack the scoundrel among public men.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-11

Letter from Ezra H. Fitch to William Loeb

Letter from Ezra H. Fitch to William Loeb

Ezra H. Fitch updates William Loeb on President Roosevelt’s supply orders from Abercrombie & Fitch. He also encloses an article from the Sun, which he claims falsely quotes him, since he “refused to talk to the Sun man” Fitch sends the article so Loeb is aware that it is false in the case it is reprinted elsewhere.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-12

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge agrees with President Roosevelt’s decision not to provide a letter of support for Lodge’s son-in-law, Augustus Peabody Gardner. Although Gardner’s campaign to keep his seat in Congress is not going well, others are doing what they can to support him. Lodge is also somewhat concerned about the Republican race for Governor of Massachusetts against John B. Moran. The Panama labor question is being used against many political candidates who voted with the administration. On another matter, it may be worthwhile for Secretary of War Taft to respond to James H. Blount, who has been making speeches about the Philippines which are harmful to the administration of the islands.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-23

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge suggests to President Roosevelt that, despite the importance of regulating and controlling corporate capital, there are other, more immediate dangers in the present election, including the candidacies of the Democrats, William Randolph Hearst and John B. Moran, who are running for governorships in New York and Massachusetts, respectively. Lodge also makes a point to tell Roosevelt how much he liked his speech in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Lodge believes the Republican candidate for governor of New York, Charles Evans Hughes, is doing admirably.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-18