New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn

Letter from Louis H. Pink to Theodore Roosevelt

Louis H. Pink writes to Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of the United Neighborhood Guild. Pink informs Roosevelt that nearly 40,000 people a year move to Brooklyn, New York, and most of them are immigrants in need of financial assistance. The Guild needs more funding to support the community, but there are very few wealthy donors in the borough. Pink forwards Roosevelt a copy of their annual report and invites him to give a lecture at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for the benefit of the Guild.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-23

Defends foreigners

Bela Tokaji writes to the editor of the Brooklyn Daily Times to refute claims that immigrants will be the downfall of America made by Alfred Paul Karl Eduard Schultz. Tokaji states the peaceful and industrious men and women who come to America have demonstrated their loyalty. The children of immigrants will continue to take care build America for centuries to come.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt requests Secretary Root send back his letter related to the recalling of Minister Bellamy Storer. Roosevelt thinks that they should support Thomas I. Chatfield for a judge position in Brooklyn largely based on support from members of his cabinet and congress. The president tells Root that he will appoint Chatfield unless the secretary feels “there are very strong reasons to the contrary.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to St. Clair McKelway

President Roosevelt is seeking a new postmaster for Brooklyn, New York, and would like to know St. Clair McKelway’s opinion of potential candidate George H. Roberts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Low

Senator Platt and the “Republican machine” are doing everything they can to see that Seth Low is elected. Roosevelt will need to talk to Low about the Brooklyn, New York, post office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

Letter from William Musgrave Calder to Theodore Roosevelt

William Musgrave Calder invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the annual dinner of the Brooklyn Masonic Veterans. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-26

Letter from James McCullough to Theodore Roosevelt

James McCullough invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the annual feast of the Brooklyn Masonic Veterans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-25

Letter from William N. Freeman to Theodore Roosevelt

William N. Freeman informs Theodore Roosevelt about New Jersey’s law requiring schoolchildren to salute the flag and asks for his support.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-14

Summary of letter from Frank P. Sargent to Leslie M. Shaw

Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent informs Secretary of the Treasury Shaw that he has brought charges against Chinese Inspector Ralph Izard and is seeking his dismissal from service for the Bureau of Immigration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-12

Letter from A. L. Drummond to George B. Cortelyou

A. L. Drummond updates George B. Cortelyou with some further information he received from his informant. The informant met with another person who had previously spoken threateningly about ex-president William McKinley, and who was now predicting that someone would try to assassinate President Roosevelt. Drummond believes he has identified the location in which the conversation took place in Brooklyn.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-25

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to James J. Baker

Theodore Roosevelt wanted to visit Brooklyn, New York but his ongoing recovery prevented any engagements.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-07

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Gardiner D. Matthews

Due to health restrictions, an appearance by Theodore Roosevelt in Brooklyn, New York, is unlikely.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-31

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to M. S. Sealman

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks M. S. Sealman for his offer to lend a book to Roosevelt and for the recommendation that Roosevelt read a book by John Stuart Mill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-10

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to W. Preston Moore

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks W. Preston Moore for sending a copy of a song to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-03

Letter from Frank Harper to Timothy L. Woodruff

Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he must decline Governor Woodruff’s invitation to attend a church dedication in Brooklyn. The schedule for his campaign trips will not allow it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-28

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Josiah J. White

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Josiah J. White that Roosevelt is unable to comment on his campaign or his platform preceding the Republican National Convention in Chicago. All campaign questions should be directed to Judge William H. Hotchkiss.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-23

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to H. C. Stone

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks H. C. Stone for sending a copy of an anthem. Although Roosevelt appreciates the composition, he lacks competence to judge its musical merit or to offer suggestions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-19

Telegram from Frank Harper to Charles Richard Van Hise

Frank Harper invites Charles Richard Van Hise, president of the University of Wisconsin, to have lunch with Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, the next day and discusses possible transportation methods.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-20

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Josiah J. White

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Josiah J. White’s letter to Roosevelt. Roosevelt agreed with some of White’s suggestions and disagreed with others, but will keep his criticisms in mind when drafting his platform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Madison Clinton Peters

Theodore Roosevelt explains his platform on agricultural taxation, tariffs, and trusts to Dr. Peters, contending that supporting the Democratic campaign will assuredly impede progress in the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-09