Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Conrad Kohrs

In response to Conrad Kohrs’ letter regarding William H. Taft as a presidential candidate, President Roosevelt attests to Taft’s ability. Roosevelt thoroughly discusses what characterizes the leader of a healthy progressive movement and how Taft’s record demonstrates his embodiment of these characteristics. Simply put, the two qualities that made Taft a great judge–wisdom and moral courage–are the same qualities of a great president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt advises William H. Taft on how to respond to religious attacks by the press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt encourages William H. Taft to accept a substantial campaign contribution from William Nelson Cromwell, and to have him serve on an advisory board. Roosevelt points out that Elihu Root made a large contribution to his campaign in 1904, but that did not stop him from appointing Root Secretary of State when the opportunity arose.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to E J. Burkett

President Roosevelt disagrees with the Nebraska Republican Party’s platform, as he believes the restrictions it proposes placing on the federal judiciary would be tantamount to eliminating the federal government. The resolution is as bad as secession, even if it was well-intentioned. He does not want Senator Burkett to publish his letter and bring greater attention to the matter, but he may share it with leaders of the convention as needed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody

President Roosevelt has been reading the works of former President Thomas Jefferson and concludes that the Constitution is meant to adapt to the country through the decisions of the Supreme Court. As he spends more time with the wealthy, he is convinced of their “entire unfitness” for government. Despite their good intentions, Roosevelt believes that these elites are out of touch with the common people. Roosevelt has a low opinion of Jefferson’s presidency, but notes that he was popular in his time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

President Roosevelt regrets missing Nicholas Murray Butler, as they have much to discuss. Roosevelt has feared an economic recession because of the recklessness of the financial sector and it is now coming to pass. He is certain that the newspapers entrenched on Wall Street will need to accept that his policies are here to stay, even once he leaves office. The President is concerned that so many of the richest Americans ally themselves with corrupt interests, and himself favors the common people over the dishonest elites. He believes that the Republicans should put off revising the tariff until after the next general election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Silas McBee

President Roosevelt shares editor of the Churchman Silas McBee’s interest in and puzzlement over the sermon of Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippines, which he analytically criticizes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Finley Peter Dunne

President Roosevelt is not hurt by Finley Peter Dunne’s cartoons, and thinks they are written in “the nicest possible style.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt thanks Postmaster General Cortelyou for the Daniel Webster letter. It will have a “place of honor” among his other historical letters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Gurney Cannon

President Roosevelt, addressing Speaker of the House Cannon as “Uncle Joe,” asks him to give a speech for the Republican Club at their upcoming Lincoln Birthday banquet, noting that Cannon is “one of the few big men who can still speak at first hand of Lincoln.” Roosevelt also makes light of the recent controversy regarding Maria Longworth Storer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert J. Collier

President Roosevelt accepts Robert J. Collier’s invitation on behalf of the Lincoln Farm Association to give a speech at the log cabin where President Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of his birth. Roosevelt counts himself lucky to be the president tasked with honoring Lincoln on his hundredth birthday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Herbert Putnam to Theodore Roosevelt

Herbert Putnam writes to Theodore Roosevelt to say that the Library of Congress mistakenly does not have copies of a specific address Roosevelt gave nor a specific article he wrote, both relating to Abraham Lincoln, and asks if he would please send copies of each.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-13

Creator(s)

Putnam, Herbert, 1861-1955

Letter from W. P. Chase to Theodore Roosevelt

W. P. Chase acknowledges he is a stranger to Theodore Roosevelt, but Roosevelt knows some of his relations and this can prove his legitimacy. Chase has become a contracted seller for Arthur W. Arnold’s patented stove damper, which he says regulates combustion on stoves and furnaces to save on fuel usage. He hopes Roosevelt would consider becoming a business partner, and presents this from a philanthropic viewpoint to appeal to Roosevelt’s appreciation for philanthropy, as he claims the damper will benefit the poor the most. Chase hopes to meet Roosevelt in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-12

Creator(s)

Chase, W. P.

Resolution of the Denver Women’s Club to the Public Lands Convention

The Denver Women’s Club resolves that the Atlantic to Pacific Highway be renamed the Lincoln Memorial Highway, in honor of Abraham Lincoln.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-28

Creator(s)

Denver Women's Club

Letter from John G. Capers to Theodore Roosevelt

John G. Capers clarifies to Theodore Roosevelt his intention for sending him the article about Abraham Lincoln. Capers senses that Roosevelt was offended to receive the article because the author misrepresented him. Capers explains that he sent the article because its author, Henry Litchfield West, was appointed by Roosevelt to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Capers thought Roosevelt would want to know how one of his former appointees was writing about him in the press. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-27

Creator(s)

Capers, John G., 1866-1919

Letter from Ida M. Tarbell to Charles M. Shean

Ida M. Tarbell expresses her appreciation of Charles M. Shean’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-22

Creator(s)

Tarbell, Ida M. (Ida Minerva), 1857-1944

Letter from John G. Capers to Theodore Roosevelt

John G. Capers forwards Theodore Roosevelt an editorial related to Roosevelt’s comments on Abraham Lincoln and the war.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-22

Creator(s)

Capers, John G., 1866-1919

Letter Lillian M. Ott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lillian M. Ott recalls seeing Abraham Lincoln’s statue and how it inspires her to meet Theodore Roosevelt. She asks if they can meet at his office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-20

Creator(s)

Ott, Lillian M., 1874-

Letter from Charles M. Woodbury to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles M. Woodbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter, and for the letter from Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary. It will become a family heirloom, just like his letters from Abraham Lincoln.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-18

Creator(s)

Woodbury, Charles M. (Charles Mires), 1868-1938

Letter from Harper Pennington to Charles M. Shean

Harper Pennington praises Charles M. Shean’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-16

Creator(s)

Pennington, Harper, 1854 or 1855-1920