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Herbert W. Ladd informs Theodore Roosevelt about his daughter Elizabeth B. Ladd’s upcoming trip to Entebbe, Uganda, where she will marry Dr. Robert E. McConnell. Ladd requests Roosevelt’s advice, aid, or introductions to assist her during her journey and after her arrival in Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
Theodore Roosevelt cannot provide useful letters of introduction for Herbert W. Ladd’s daughter, as Robert E. McConnell’s existing connections with Lewis Harcourt and Lord Kitchener will be more valuable. Roosevelt assumes McConnell will meet her in Mombasa and notes he has no knowledge of the Union-Castle Line.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Oliver Bainbridge liked the “few words” he spoke about Earl Kitchener. Roosevelt says that “from a national standpoint his death was a real tragedy; yet from his own standpoint how could a man die better.”
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1916-06-23
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear that British Army Captain Frederick Courteney Selous is at the front. He compares Selous’s position as an older officer to General von Hindenberg, the most successful German general, who is over the age limit for generals. Roosevelt regrets to hear that Selous’s corp was treated poorly in East Africa. He encloses two articles he wrote supporting universal military service and rigorous application of military law. Roosevelt has been distressed at the misconduct of the United States and the activities of the “professional pacifists.” If Germany keeps sinking ships carrying Americans, the public may demand a declaration of war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt asks Charles J. Bonaparte about a “pacifist’s” name. In addition, Roosevelt suggests that Bonaparte publish his articles in a book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-04-02
Theodore Roosevelt understands that the United States could help stop the war by prohibiting the shipment of supplies. However, he argues this would be dishonorable as it would mostly harm the allies and benefit Germany. Roosevelt is “plain United States” and wants the country to do their duty towards other nations and to themselves. To do this, the country must be prepared and should have started months ago. The United States needs to prepare for self defense, judge other nations by their conduct, live up to their obligations, and “not be neutral between right and wrong.”
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1915-03-03
Theodore Roosevelt returns Frederick Courteney Selous’s letter to Charles Sheldon, and writes that it was very interesting and similar to another letter he received. Selous’s life work has been hunting. Roosevelt suggests that Sheldon utilize Selous in war. While Roosevelt understands that Selous is over the maximum age list for service, he suggests waiving the rule in this case, and hopes that Secretary Horatio Herbert Kitchener will do so, despite Kitchener’s prejudice. Roosevelt enjoyed dining with Sheldon, and would love to see Sheldon’s big game library.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-29
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1911-10-20
Holbrook, Franklin F. (Franklin Fessenden), 1837-1916
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
2025-08-14
Governor General of the Sudan Wingate and his wife, Catherine Leslie Rundle Wingate, were away and regret missing Mrs. Alexander and her party in Khartoum. Wingate shares in Theodore Roosevelt’s expression of friendship and hopes to see him again. He is impressed with the interesting problems he faces in Sudan’s Southern Provinces. The copy of African Game Trails has yet to arrive. Wingate will investigate the matter as he would be pleased to own a book by Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-09
Adolph Geismar commends Theodore Roosevelt’s pamphlet “American Problems.” He comments on the many good men and women of the world he has shared friendships with. He assures Roosevelt of his admiration and hopes he will visit St. Johnland Home in Kings Park, Long Island.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-21
Baron von Sternburg received President Roosevelt’s letter and telegrams, and reflects on the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian government, and other delicate international relations including India, Afghanistan, and Persia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-25
Three recently published books are reviewed in this issue of the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal, and all are found to be admirable works. The newly published edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s Letters to His Children, edited by Joan Kerr, is a worthy update, and contains a number of new letters. Kerr includes several letters focusing on Alice Roosevelt Longworth that had not been previously published. Henry Kissinger’s Diplomacy examines international relations broadly, but gives special attention to Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson by using them to frame the evolution of diplomacy. Art Ronnie’s Counterfeit Hero: Fritz Duquesne, Adventurer and Spy, finally, presents a biographical look at a man who “was one of the most exceptional individuals of [the twentieth] century,” and who, among other adventures in a full life, campaigned on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt during the 1912 presidential campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1996
Gable, John A.; Hendrix, Henry J.; Manson, Michael L., 1936-
Gary M. Lavergne provides an introduction to a document written by John Millicent Parker of Louisiana who lobbied President Woodrow Wilson to allow General Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt to form a division for service in World War I. Lavergne edited Parker’s recollection and John A. Gable provides an introduction to the article. Parker discusses his relationships with Wilson and Roosevelt and details his May 1917 White House meeting with Wilson. Parker notes the points he raised with Wilson arguing for a command for both Wood and Roosevelt, and he also details Wilson’s rebuttal and his refusal to allow the formation of a division by the two most famous veterans of the Spanish-American War.
A photograph of Parker and Roosevelt onboard a boat in 1915 accompanies the article.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1984
Governor Roosevelt gives Anna Roosevelt Cowles his great thanks for her valuable Christmas gifts and shares details about his family’s activities on the day. He is pleased that everyone is healthy and although he is working hard, he is happy. He also discusses the war in South Africa briefly.
1899-12-27
Brander Matthews is in Great Britain. He has heard speeches by several prominent Britons and sends President Roosevelt a poem written by William Pember Reeves.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-26
Freiherr Sternburg writes from India where Viceroy Curzon is preparing for the Delhi Durbar of 1903 to honor the coronation of Kind Edward VII and where the Indian Army is bracing itself for the reforms and reorganization expected from General Kitchener.
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1902-06-19
Hermann Speck von Sternburg thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his interesting letter, and is glad to hear that Roosevelt’s family is doing so well. Sternburg believes that with regards to South America, the Monroe Doctrine was beneficial in helping create peace, and he wishes that some nation or group of nations would establish a similar doctrine over China. He suggests that Roosevelt propose a Roosevelt doctrine when his time comes “in a few years,” in conjunction with Japan in order to check other powers in China. Sternburg briefly comments on the continuation of the South African War, and the use of Indian troops in the British army, both in the South African war, as well as in any potential war in Europe. He remarks upon Gurkhas as being especially strong fighters, and discusses some of the situations in Nepal, Tibet, and Afghanistan, as well as an upcoming visit to the Maharajah of Jaipur. Sternburg also writes about the public reception of speeches by Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and discusses his recent return to Berlin from Washington when his term as diplomat to the United States finished, with a suggestion that any sort of strong pressure aiming towards his return to the United States would likely be met with good results.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-01