New Hampshire

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

President Roosevelt records the facts about his influence on the nomination of William H. Taft in the Southern states, countering reports in the press. Roosevelt analyzes the breakdown of support for candidates in each area of the country, and summarizes that the Northern officials followed the trajectories in their districts, and opposition to Taft in the Southern states was largely a result of the influence of outside interests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Letter from E. C. Clarke to Theodore Roosevelt

E. C. Clarke calls President Roosevelt’s attention to an advertisement from the Bureau of Agriculture extolling the virtues of raising Angora goats. Clarke purchased a flock of goats but has found them highly unsatisfactory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-18

Eleanor Butler Roosevelt and Winifred Ives

Eleanor with Winifred Ives at Profile House.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1903-1906

“Our history contains no name worth remembering of any man who led a life of ease” – President Roosevelt, Concord, N.H.

President Roosevelt with raised hands addressing a crowd.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-10-31

President Roosevelt telling the members of his party how he shot the boar– Corbin Park, N.H.

President Roosevelt and his party conversing on the front porch of a house.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-10-31

“Our history contains no name worth remembering of any man who led a life of ease”–President Roosevelt, Concord, N. H.

President Roosevelt speaking to a crowd with an American flag draped along the stage.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-10-31

“Evils come with progress–destroy the evils but not the progress” — President Roosevelt, Nashua Junction, N.H.

President Roosevelt speaking to a crowd.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-11-13

Telegram from Travers D. Carman to Joseph M. Dixon

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Travers D. Carman sends Senator Dixon direction regarding Roosevelt’s traveling itinerary, to ensure the Progressive Party makes the most effective campaign stops in New Hampshire and Nebraska. Oregon is to be abandoned, since they have not had time to organize there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-07

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Robert P. Bass

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Governor Bass about the Progressive Party gains in New York and New Jersey. The secretary also discusses Woodrow Wilson’s difficulties with the Democratic Party leadership.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winston Churchill

Theodore Roosevelt is sorry to hear of Governor Bass’s health; however, he is pleased to have a straight ticket (referring to Winston Churchill’s decision to run for governor of New Hampshire). Roosevelt sends separately the Senate report on Barnes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to G. W. Clyde

Theodore Roosevelt thanks G. W. Clyde for copies of the resolutions and for the action taken in New Hampshire on behalf of the Progressive Party. Roosevelt conveys his belief that the Progressives should continue to run on a separate, third-party ticket.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William J. Beattie

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Dr. William J. Beattie in appreciation of recent work done by supporters of the Progressive Party in New Hampshire. Roosevelt asks Beattie to extend thanks to New Hampshire Governor Robert P. Bass for supporting the Progressive movement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William A. Derrah

Theodore Roosevelt thanks William A. Derrah for his letter regarding the start of a Progressive movement in Maine. Roosevelt will send Derrah’s letter to Charles S. Thompson of Montpelier, Vermont, who was a key proponent in starting the Progressive movements in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oliver L. Frisbee

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Oliver L. Frisbee for his most recent letter and for what Frisbee did in New Hampshire for the “cause” for which Roosevelt is fighting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John D. Merrill

Theodore Roosevelt gives permission to John D. Merrill to inform Charles Miller Floyd that Roosevelt has never had a highball or cocktail in his life and that the story he is circulating is false.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-23

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Mrs. Cortlandt E. Palmer

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Mrs. Cortlandt E. Palmer’s letter to Roosevelt and states that Roosevelt is too busy to provide Palmer with the appointment she desires. He suggests writing back in the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-13

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Helen Dortch Longstreet

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Helen Dortch Longstreet’s letter to Frank Harper, stating that both Harper and Roosevelt will be absent from the office until next week. The secretary is open to answering Longstreet’s question should she care to discuss it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-08

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar K. Davis

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a request from W. R. Helie for Roosevelt to speak in Worcester, Massachusetts. The secretary sent urgent telegrams to Roosevelt regarding a speaking engagement in Springfield, Massachusetts, on the way to his New Hampshire engagement and states that Roosevelt will respond regarding Springfield directly to Mr. Hale. The secretary has also written Helie to underscore the fact that all speaking engagements for Roosevelt are to be made through Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-06

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Lawrence L. Flinn

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will see to it that Lawrence L. Flinn gets a photograph of Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-12

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Edgar A. Knapp

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Edgar A. Knapp that Roosevelt will receive his letter and enclosures once he returns from New Hampshire.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-12