Letters to the editor

Letter to the Evening Post by Mr. Philippe Bunau-Varilla

Philippe Bunau-Varilla, an engineer of the Panama Canal, writes to the New York Evening Post to clarify publicly why he dropped his libel lawsuit against the newspaper. As Bunau-Varilla counters recent negative remarks made by the Post, he recounts his role in the Panama Canal’s construction, discusses the injustice of the Dreyfus Affair, and asserts that he is indifferent to further attacks from this newspaper.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William D. Washburn

President Roosevelt thanks William D. Washburn for the kind and pleasant letter he sent about Roosevelt to the Minneapolis Journal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bird Grinnell

Ted and Theodore Roosevelt have been enjoying the book that George Bird Grinnell sent.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-02-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anson D. Fessenden

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt apologizes to Anson D. Fessenden for not knowing what newspaper he should reference. His letter was in all of the papers around April 16.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-05-05

Letter from George L. Carlisle to Theodore Roosevelt

George L. Carlisle informs Theodore Roosevelt that the New York Times refused to publish his enclosed letter regarding the newspaper’s criticism of Roosevelt. He reminds Roosevelt who he is.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-09

Letter from T. S. Burnett to Theodore Roosevelt

T. S. Burnett wants Theodore Roosevelt to know that his friends have not forgotten him and associates his name with what the editor of the St. Louis Republic terms “a queer political programme,” as per the attached letter to the editor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-03

Letter from Charles A. Reese to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles A. Reese believes that every man has a duty and privilege to do all he can to raise the standard of world citizenship without being compelled to wait for the right moment. A recent illness reminded him of this. He discusses previous, yet unsuccessful, attempts to promote educational opportunities. Recently, he became interested in establishing the “International Social Union” for teaching youth. The organization would be a forerunner to an international democracy. Reese asks Theodore Roosevelt to publish his letter in The Outlook and provide editorial commentary to raise interest and funds for the cause. He includes some verses about Missouri’s hospitality.  

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-29

Letter from Oscar C. Braun to Theodore Roosevelt

Oscar C. Braun believes George Sylvester Viereck’s magazine should maintain at least some articles in German while presenting others in English. He suggests Theodore Roosevelt check out the German Literary Club and sends him a book of poetry. Braun gladly subscribes to the sentiments expressed in some of Roosevelt’s writings.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-28

Letter from Charles M. MacMillin

Charles M. MacMillin sends Theodore Roosevelt the letter he wrote to the editor of the Boston American, one of William Randolph Hearst’s papers. His admiration for Roosevelt compelled his response. Despite the attacks by the “Yellows,” MacMillin believes the people’s affection for Roosevelt is stronger than ever.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-23

Letter from Charles Freeman Johnson to Editor of The Outlook

Due to the overwhelming number of inquiries about the Peoples National Legal Ethics Society, Charles Freeman Johnson discusses its purpose and support in a letter to the editor of The Outlook. The organization seeks to cooperate with the American Bar Association through state advisory councils to adopt and enforce the Association’s code of ethics. Such enforcement throughout the country will significantly advance reform in legal procedures, and it is the type of movement President William H. Taft recommended in his speech in Chicago, Illinois. Johnson quotes lawyers and legal professionals who support the Society, which is expected to have 400,000 members within a year. He invites correspondence from interested parties.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-18

Letter from Charles E. Hunter to Editor of Daily Oklahoman

Charles E. Hunter provides four statements refuting the truthfulness of the article published in the Daily Oklahoman entitled “Oklahoma Story Brands T. R. as Minion of Trusts.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-07

Letter from William Burgess to Theodore Roosevelt

William Burgess sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter he wrote in response to Roosevelt’s article “Race Decadence,” which he hopes Roosevelt will publish in The Outlook.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-26

Letter from Edward L. Morse to The Outlook

Edward L. Morse is surprised The Outlook published his letter regarding the “‘race suicide question.'” He intended it as a request to present the other side of the argument, if possible. He now asks for a personal reply for any books on the subject.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-12

Letter from Robert T. Moris to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert T. Moris praises Theodore Roosevelt’s article “Race Decadence,” published in The Outlook. He believes “Jews are to become the dominant people” and sends a book explaining why.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-11

Letter from David R. Heckler to Theodore Roosevelt

David R. Heckler encloses a letter to the editor that he had published in a local newspaper, which he wrote “in good faith and with as little personality” as he could. He would like Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion. A clipping pasted to the letter states that the writing states that the sun is closer to the earth than previously believed, the earth is flat, and that the identity of “Santa H. Claus” is in doubt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-10

Letter from Louis H. Bonelli to Theodore Roosevelt

Louis H. Bonelli shares with Theodore Roosevelt the text of two letters he wrote which were published in the Boston Herald which are critical of Roosevelt. Bonelli used to strongly admire Roosevelt, but disapproves of his anti-progressive support of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and his lack of support for Eugene Foss for governor of Massachusetts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-08

Letter from Charles O. Lander to Lyman Abbott

Charles O. Lander sends Abbott Lyman some remarks. If it is published, Lander requests his pseudonym be used.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-22

Letter from George Horace Lorimer to Frank W. Coolbaugh

George Horace Lorimer thanks Frank W. Coolbaugh for his comments and criticisms of the Saturday Evening Post. He believes Theodore Roosevelt has done great things for the country and hopes he will do more. However, he does not find a reason for putting him on a pedestal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-19

Letter from Charles O. Lander to New York Tribune Editor

Charles O. Lander was pained to read the New York Tribune‘s columns about Governor-elect Simeon E. Baldwin’s demands for a public apology from Theodore Roosevelt. He reminds the public of the strain Roosevelt has been under and believes Roosevelt’s amends should be accepted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-07

Letter from Charles O. Lander to Frank Iriving Cobb

Charles O. Lander is glad to see the statement “Roosevelt is not dead” in the recent issue of The World. He believes the man whom Europe respects and fears is the one who should be president, regardless of party. Lander calls for setting aside party affiliations and voting for the man of experience who can serve the country’s needs. With a crisis at hand, the country needs a strong, experienced leader like Theodore Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-07