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Joseph Bucklin Bishop discusses two members of Theodore Roosevelt’s Cabinet. He does not understand how they can work simultaneously for Roosevelt’s and Ryan’s purposes. Bishop also compliments Roosevelt on the loyalty he has to his friends.
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1905-06-16
Typewritten article with handwritten edits and additions discussing the worry about German Americans’ loyalty during World War I.
1916
Theodore Roosevelt suggests new wording for the declaration regarding the oath of loyalty for New York City school teachers.
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1917-11-26
Theodore Roosevelt approves of efforts to dismiss teachers who refuse to sign a loyalty pledge or who show the “slightest symptoms” of disloyalty.
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1917-11-25
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Campbell Greenway for the letter and for his “unflinching loyalty.” He believes that Greenway overestimates his conduct during the shooting.
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1912-11-02
Frank Harper will ensure that Theodore Roosevelt has an opportunity to read Reverend Young’s letter. Harper knows that Roosevelt appreciates Young’s support.
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1912-10-16
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Henry Feig’s thought that every “Progressive” should make a united front at the upcoming Republican National Convention. Roosevelt comments on Feig’s former support of Senator La Follette in his recent Minnesota campaign.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt asks Samuel S. Koenig whether anything can be done for Mr. Eliscu, about whom Roosevelt has only heard good things. He encloses various documents and asks Koenig to look into the case and help if he can.
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1911-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt sends thanks to Frederick D. Tucker in response to his letter. Roosevelt agrees that though he did not stand by his position on the tariff, he did stand by Governor Simeon E. Baldwin.
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1911-01-31
President Roosevelt was gratified and touched by William Merriam Chadbourne’s letter. Roosevelt is also proud to receive a letter right before Chadbourne’s departure. Chadbourne and George Roosevelt are showing loyalty to “our principles.” If there is a call for volunteers, Roosevelt and his sons will follow in their footsteps.
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1916-06-30
Theodore Roosevelt notifies Myron T. Herrick that his son-in-law, Nicholas Longworth, may run for Senator in Ohio. Roosevelt does not expect to influence Longworth’s decision but will support him if he runs. Should Herrick choose to run as well, Roosevelt will testify honestly to his admirable work as ambassador and admit that he would make an excellent senator.
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1916-01-29
Theodore Roosevelt is grateful for Agnes Repplier’s writings on the pacifists and on national duty. Roosevelt believes that Americans’ main national duty is to make sure that those of foreign birth or parentage are “Americans and nothing else.” It would be best if someone of foreign birth or parentage led the effort. President Wilson has failed to lead the nation and its “unpreparedness is moral and spiritual.”
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1915-10-18
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John C. Shaffer for his loyal friendship throughout the past years and during the libel suit.
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1915-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt sends his sympathy to F. Berkeley Smith and Mrs. Josephine Van Deventer Smith regarding the death of Francis Hopkinson Smith. Roosevelt is proud of his American citizenship because Francis Hopkinson Smith was an American.
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1915-05-13
President Roosevelt writes to Judge Grant that there have been accusations that Grant’s brother supported Democrats in the previous election. Roosevelt is withholding the nomination for Grant’s brother until there is an explanation.
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1907-03-01
President Roosevelt is anxious to meet Scottish writer Frederick Scott Oliver as he feels they have similar views of loyalty. He thanks Oliver for the book and looks forward to reading it.
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1906-09-24
President Roosevelt expresses his loyalty to Governor Odell.
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1904-05-23
George F. Becker describes the Macabebes of the Philippines, part of the Pampanga tribe, and attests to their loyalty and effectiveness in military service. He recommends that instituting a systematic way of aiding widows and disabled men would contribute to their continued loyalty to the United States.
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1901-1909
A St. Louis paper is running a story supposedly by William Allen White that contains a statement from Theodore Roosevelt alleging disloyalty by Governor Hadley. Hadley has been asked to comment on the article but has declined as he believes it to be fake. Hadley asks if Roosevelt has made such a statement.
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1912-06-24
Major Brodie congratulates President Roosevelt on his accomplishments in office, and wishes him luck on his trip and future endeavors. Brodie is getting older and fears that they will not meet in person again, and wants to share how much he admires Roosevelt. Brodie was proud to serve alongside Roosevelt as a Rough Rider, to serve as governor of Arizona Territory under Roosevelt’s administration, and to finish his career in an honorable army position. Brodie will be loyal to Roosevelt until “what is mortal of [him] shall be laid away in the churchyard.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-08