New Jersey--Newark

Chronology January 1884 to December 1891

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter H. Foster

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Walter H. Foster that he has refused to take part in the primary contest of any state. The Boston Herald has tried to draw Roosevelt’s opinion out about Mr. Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Howard M. Brittain

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Howard M. Brittain for his letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-27

Letter from Frank Harper to Borden D. Whiting

Frank Harper encloses a letter from George D. Chenowith and asks Borden D. Whiting to address the issue as head of the New Jersey Progressive organization. Harper considers Chenowith a stop-gap candidate and thinks the Progressives can make a strong showing in New Jersey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-17

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Borden D. Whiting

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Borden D. Whiting for his letter and enclosures. Roosevelt appreciates the suggested additions for his platform; however, he wishes to shorten his upcoming speech. The secretary suggests that Whiting discuss the matter with the platform committee in Chicago. he also asks what is going on in Upper Montclair.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Borden D. Whiting

Theodore Roosevelt sends a letter of support to Borden D. Whiting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Borden D. Whiting

Responding to an inquiry from Borden D. Whiting, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary suggests he contact Thomas A. Earll of Roselle Park, who might do some good work in that district.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Borden D. Whiting

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Borden Durgee Whiting to explain the selection of Progressive Party representatives by Governor Johnson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John E. Givens

Theodore Roosevelt thanks John E. Givens and the Roosevelt Republican Club for their help in the victory in New Jersey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-07

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to J. Franklin Fort

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Governor Fort for his telegram.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-06

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to A. B. Nettleton

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs A. B. Nettleton that Roosevelt does not have a copy of the speech he gave in Newark last Memorial Day. It was an extemporaneous speech, and he recommends checking the Newark Evening News for a detailed report.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-20

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Charles Goldsmith

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Henry Charles Goldsmith that Roosevelt does not have a copy of the speech he delivered at Newark, New Jersey, on Decoration Day, and therefore he cannot send him one.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. M. Cobb

Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to speak at the Presbyterian Union, but he receives many similar requests and has not the time or energy to accept all of them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Everett Colby

Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he was unable to visit the Frank H. Sommer Club during his trip to Newark, New Jersey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-01

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Olaf Gates

The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs Olaf Gates that Roosevelt cannot receive Gates’ party at Oyster Bay because he will not be home. On Decoration Day, Roosevelt is scheduled to speak in Newark and at Grant’s Tomb.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-26

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt will be in Newark for the Memorial Day celebration. Edith Roosevelt would be pleased by the actions of the Essex Troop, but she will not be able to attend.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-18

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Raymond Unwin

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines Sir Raymond Unwin’s invitation because Roosevelt is visiting Newark and Ulysses S. Grant’s Tomb for Declaration Day.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-17

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Gabriel Ezzo

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks Gabriel Ezzo to explain exactly what he wishes to see Mr. Roosevelt about.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-12

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Brush

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Dr. Brush that he need not worry about providing transportation for Theodore Roosevelt on Memorial Day. Roosevelt’s secretary has scheduled the commemorations in Newark to begin at eleven o’clock so that Roosevelt may reach Claremont at eleven forty-five. A car will be supplied in Newark to take Roosevelt to Claremont.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-01

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to William J. McKiernan

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William J. McKiernan that Roosevelt was “greatly touched” by his letter and very much wishes that he could visit McKiernan’s club. Unfortunately it is not possible for Roosevelt to arrange any other engagements because of a prior engagement in New York. Roosevelt will only have time to dedicate the Lincoln Monument while in Newark.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-26