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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luke E. Wright

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luke E. Wright

In a letter presented to the recipient by Bishop Merriman C. Harris, President Roosevelt introduces American Ambassador to Japan Wright to Harris. Roosevelt notes that Harris has been honored by the Japanese government for his humanitarian work. He also writes that Harris has recently traveled across America speaking to “large bodies of representative men” regarding his experiences with the Japanese people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-17

Address at bi-centennial celebration of the birth of John Wesley

Address at bi-centennial celebration of the birth of John Wesley

President Roosevelt addresses representatives of the Methodist Church gathered in Carnegie Hall on the bicentennial of John Wesley’s birth. He opens by noting that it is in the United States that the Methodist Church has grown the most, starting from about the time of the Revolutionary War. The Methodist Church has also played “a peculiar and prominent part in the pioneer growth” of the country, particularly in westward expansion. Methodist preachers and ministers served as a moral guide for the frontiersmen and women to help them conquer both the “forces of spiritual evil” and the hostile terrain of the frontier. Roosevelt urges the church of the present day to show the same spirit of courage and determination as these earlier pioneers in order to advance humanity, kindliness, and brotherhood within the nation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-26

Address at bi-centennial celebration of the birth of John Wesley (press copy)

Address at bi-centennial celebration of the birth of John Wesley (press copy)

President Roosevelt addresses representatives of the Methodist Church gathered in Carnegie Hall on the bicentennial of John Wesley’s birth. He opens by noting that it is in the United States that the Methodist Church has grown the most, starting from about the time of the Revolutionary War. The Methodist Church has also played “a peculiar and prominent part in the pioneer growth” of the country, particularly in westward expansion. Methodist preachers and ministers served as a moral guide for the frontiersmen and women to help them conquer both the “forces of spiritual evil” and the hostile terrain of the frontier. Roosevelt urges the church of the present day to show the same spirit of courage and determination as these earlier pioneers in order to advance humanity, kindliness, and brotherhood within the nation. This is a press copy of his speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-26

Address at bi-centennial celebration of the birth of John Wesley (edited copy)

Address at bi-centennial celebration of the birth of John Wesley (edited copy)

President Roosevelt addresses representatives of the Methodist Church gathered in Carnegie Hall on the bicentennial of John Wesley’s birth. He opens by noting that it is in the United States that the Methodist Church has grown the most, starting from about the time of the Revolutionary War. The Methodist Church has also played “a peculiar and prominent part in the pioneer growth” of the country, particularly in westward expansion. Methodist preachers and ministers served as a moral guide for the frontiersmen and women to help them conquer both the “forces of spiritual evil” and the hostile terrain of the frontier. Roosevelt urges the church of the present day to show the same spirit of courage and determination as these earlier pioneers in order to advance humanity, kindliness, and brotherhood within the nation. This is a press copy of his speech with edits marked in pencil.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-26