Massachusetts--Boston

M. E. Hennessy invites Theodore Roosevelt to the Boston Press Club’s anniversary banquet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Creator(s)

Hennessy, M. E. (Michael Edmund), 1866-

Robert Lincoln O’Brien has enclosed a newspaper clipping showing what he is doing to build up anticipation for the talk that Joseph Bucklin Bishop, executive secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission, will be giving in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-14

Creator(s)

O'Brien, Robert Lincoln, 1865-1955

John O. Yeiser explains to Frank Harper the reason for his telegram asking permission to publicize some of his correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt. Yeiser is anxious to make Roosevelt a candidate and would appreciate being able to share something to help the movement succeed. Roosevelt’s name will be on the Nebraska primary ballot which will provide a poll of the voters preference.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

George F. Washburn celebrates Theodore Roosevelt’s reception in Boston and the enthusiasm he induces wherever he goes. Washburn asks Roosevelt to write a Christmas message to the young men of his church, to be read at their Christmas concert on Christmas Eve.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Washburn, George F. (George Frederick), 1859-1931

Theodore Roosevelt informs Matthew Hale his letter has been received, just as Roosevelt is on his way to Boston. Roosevelt cautions Hale against George L. Records because of his poor judgement and impractical propositions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Bradley Gilman wishes Theodore Roosevelt to know he has always believed in Roosevelt and been loyal to Roosevelt even though they have never spoken for more than two minutes. Gilman is a writer and will be traveling South with Booker T. Washington soon. The only thing Gilman wants from Roosevelt is to know that Roosevelt knows Gilman believes in Roosevelt and his high aims.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Gilman, Bradley, 1857-1932

Samuel Leland Powers asks Theodore Roosevelt if he would accept an invitation from the Boston Chamber of Commerce to attend a luncheon and give a speech. Powers believes Roosevelt will be very well received by the businessmen of the city and since Roosevelt often comes to Harvard University as an overseer, the luncheon might not be an inconvenience.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-16

Creator(s)

Powers, Samuel Leland, 1848-1929

S. S. McNinch asks Theodore Roosevelt to avoid more declarations about the presidency, but to allow the people who choose him and force him to accept the nomination. McNinch has heard Democrats state Roosevelt is the only man who can to handle the trusts and they will support him as well. McNinch begs Roosevelt to not act irrevocably.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

McNinch, S. S. (Samuel Sylvanus), 1867-1929

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about his present stay in Albany and recent trip to Boston. He is looking for rooms to rent in Albany and lists the many people he met while in Boston.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1883

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt informs James J. Davis of his unpleasant experience with N. W. Kennedy from the Loyal Order of Moose for using his name and picture in an advertisement in the Boston papers appealing for people to join the order. Roosevelt once accepted an honorary membership of the order but now gives Davis his immediate membership resignation due to the advertisement noting a more business basis. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-20

President Roosevelt would like to attend the centennial celebration for the founding of the Diocese of Boston, but as he can not, he asks that Archbishop William O’Connell share his well wishes with the participants.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt explains to Endicott Peabody that although he does not want to question the Groton School’s policies, he is upset that Peabody has chosen to forbid Archie Roosevelt from traveling to New York for dental care. Roosevelt has now had to ask Dr. Oscar Carrabine to travel to Groton to treat Archie’s serious dental issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Senator Crane that no naval ships will be able to make an appearance at Boston’s Old Town Week.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Senator Lodge if the enclosed document is alright and gives him permission to change anything he believes should be changed. He condemns a few newspapers for their invention of disunity among himself, Lodge, Secretary of War William H.Taft, and Senator Winthrop Murray Crane.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt expresses his concern to Rear Admiral Brownson over the explosion aboard the USS Georgia. He is sure it is being investigated to prevent future incidents. Roosevelt orders Brownson to not send any ship to Boston for Old Home Week. He says he endorsed Brownson’s refusal to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and Roosevelt has informed the Massachusetts delegation, Governor Curtis Guild, and Mayor John Francis Fitzgerald.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt stresses to Massachusetts Governor Guild that his visit to Boston is a personal one and other than speaking at Harvard he will be spending time with his family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

William D. Wanzer received the letter from Frank Harper, but writes to Theodore Roosevelt again to ask he make an exception for Wanzer’s case and help him get a position in Boston. Wanzer hopes Roosevelt will help him and he will pass on the kindness to someone else.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-03

Creator(s)

Wanzer, William D. (William David), 1855-1944

Endicott Peabody is looking forward to having Theodore Roosevelt for thanksgiving.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-02

Creator(s)

Peabody, Endicott, 1857-1944

Mary E. Wilson writes to Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of the Woman Charity Club. Wilson asks if Roosevelt would be willing to contribute an autograph to the Club’s autograph book for an upcoming fundraiser. The Club, which is based in Boston, Massachusetts, provides medical care to women “regardless of creed or nationality” for very reduced or zero cost. Wilson is hoping to collect many autographs from government officials to add to their book.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-26

Creator(s)

Wilson, Mary E. (Mary Evans), 1866-1928

Peabody Endicott agrees to send Quentin Roosevelt to the specialist in Boston, Massachusetts. Endicott will ask the doctor to write a report on Quentin’s foot and send it to Theodor Roosevelt. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-26

Creator(s)

Peabody, Endicott, 1857-1944