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President Roosevelt thanks John Davis Long for his comments about Roosevelt’s speech at the dedication of a statue to General George B. McClellan in Washington, D.C. He agrees with Long’s sentiments about McClellan, and the speech was a difficult task.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-06
Leslie McClellen requests Theodore Roosevelt reply to his letter, which he will add to his collection of souvenir letters, primarily from Civil War veterans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-20
Lewis R. Stegman sees President Roosevelt’s upcoming Memorial Day address as an opportunity to promote “patriotic sentiments” that can be useful during the upcoming Presidential election. Stegman identifies conservative Democrats who support Roosevelt. He discusses Roosevelt’s omission of Civil War General George B. McClellan’s name during the monument dedication at Antietam battlefield.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-06
The unknown author defends President Roosevelt against criticism for not eulogizing General McClellan during a speech at Antietam National Battlefield. Military leaders are often praised and Roosevelt should be congratulated for praising common soldiers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-18