New York (State)--Rochester

Letter from Edward J. Ward to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward J. Ward writes to Theodore Roosevelt inviting him to speak at the Civic and Social Center Development conference, put on by the Social Center Association of America, that will be held at the University of Wisconsin in late October. Ward knows Roosevelt recently spoke at the University of Wisconsin, but he stresses the importance of opening centers for civic, social, and recreational activities at schools.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-12

Creator(s)

Ward, Edward J.

Letter from George H. Maines to Theodore Roosevelt

George H. Maine sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of a letter being distributed to governors, school superintendents, and others, requesting his public support and a statement to the Associated Press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-11

Creator(s)

Maines, George H. (George Humphrey), 1887-1970

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to P. Ralph Plass

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks P. Ralph Plass for the letter he sent to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-18

Creator(s)

Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Spencer W. Greene

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Spencer W. Greene and the other gentlemen of the Roosevelt Launch Club for their telegram. Ohio was a great victory and Roosevelt was touched by the confidence people expressed in him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Raymond B. Cox

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Raymond B. Cox to decline the invitation to speak at the American Institute of Banking’s conference in Rochester. He sent similar messages to Congressman Vreeland and Mr. Bonaparte, describing his desire to avoid public speaking at the present time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Charles J. Bonaparte to decline his invitation to attend and speak at the annual meeting of the American Institute of Bank Clerks in Rochester and notes that he has replied to the many letters he received inviting him to the meeting. He declines further invitations, but he comments that he enjoyed meeting Mr. Bonaparte in Baltimore.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Mallette

Theodore Roosevelt declines the invitation from John F. Mallette.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Willard A. Marakle

Theodore Roosevelt informs Willard A. Marakle that it is impossible for him to visit Rochester.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Frederick F. Purdy to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick F. Purdy sends Theodore Roosevelt materials demonstrating “a splendid initiation of the newly-naturalized people of Rochester into American citizenship.” Roosevelt’s addresses have inspired Purdy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-18

Creator(s)

Purdy, Frederick F. (Frederick Foote), 1867-1930

Letter from Albert E. Copeland to Frederick F. Purdy

Albert E. Copeland thanks Frederick F. Purdy for his charitable contribution to the fund for a Fourth of July banquet to be held in Rochester, New York. Many immigrants attended previous banquets, and they expect more to attend this year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-08

Creator(s)

Copeland, Albert E. (Albert Edward), 1869-1950

Letter from Elizabeth A. Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Elizabeth A. Clark writes on behalf of a group wondering if Theodore Roosevelt would be able to deliver a lecture in Rochester, New York, sometime during the upcoming fall. The event would be a charitable one in conjunction with the work of Reverend Doctor A. E. Breen.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-28

Creator(s)

Clark, Elizabeth A., 1878-

Letter from John S. Briggs to Theodore Roosevelt

John S. Briggs informs Theodore Roosevelt of the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of the Thirteenth Regiment, the first volunteer regiment of Rochester, New York. In honor of this, Captain Henry Lomb Camp No. 100, is giving a dinner to the regiment’s survivors on April 25. While Briggs does not expect Roosevelt to attend, he requests Roosevelt send a personal message to be read to the veterans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-30

Creator(s)

Briggs, John S. (John Stevens), 1866-1918

Letter from William H. Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Campbell discusses the Rochester Ad-Club’s efforts to entertain Theodore Roosevelt. He hopes Roosevelt will consider the dinner invitation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-19

Creator(s)

Campbell, William H. (William Hunter), 1872-1944

Letter from Charles Evans Hughes to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Hughes updates President Roosevelt on his efforts on the campaign trail in New York. Hughes believes that the past week has been very successful for his campaign, as Lewis S. Chanler’s questions were a blunder. Events in Buffalo and Rochester were successful, and things are looking up in the rest of the state as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-25

Creator(s)

Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948

Letter from Frederick C. Stevens to William Loeb

New York Superintendent of Public Works Stevens attempts to explain a misunderstanding that has arisen over his having urged that President Roosevelt quickly name a replacement for former Collector of Internal Revenue at Rochester, Archie Dovell Sanders. Sanders’s resignation had been requested several days before Stevens wrote, and it was not therefore Sanders’s removal that Stevens was seeking but the filling of his place. Stevens regrets if he caused Roosevelt any embarrassment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-25

Creator(s)

Stevens, Frederick C. (Frederick Charles), 1856-1916

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to William Loeb

J. Sloat Fassett writes to William Loeb about New York state politics. Fassett thinks that Governor Frank Wayland Higgins and Lieutenant Governor Benjamin B. Odell are about to lose their positions and finds Charles Evans Hughes a good choice for Governor. Fassett thinks Edgar Truman Brackett is not much without his partner and is a “vindictive, bitter man.” Hughes polls well and is gaining attention from the media, including William Randolph Hearst. Fassett wishes that Roosevelt could offer advice impartially, as he finds state Republican Party leader Timothy L. Woodruff ineffectual.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-14

Creator(s)

Fassett, J. Sloat (Jacob Sloat), 1853-1924

Letter from William Austin Wadsworth to Theodore Roosevelt

William Austin Wadsworth sends President Roosevelt information on a friend of his, who comes with strong endorsements from Bell Weston Burton and S. Schofield. Wadsworth asks Roosevelt to tell Edith Roosevelt that he rode her favorite horse yesterday and thought of her. Wadsworth reports that James Wolcott Wadsworth, his representative in Congress, is sure of reelection, and does not care what his opponent Peter A. Porter does. Representative Wadsworth has said that the Honorable George Aldrich believes James Goold Cutler, the mayor of Rochester, can be elected governor and later become president. Wadsworth encloses a picture of Katherine Coolidge with Eleanora Randolph Sears.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-08

Creator(s)

Wadsworth, William Austin, 1847-1918

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Treasury Shaw that he would like James O. Spelman to remain as deputy collector of internal revenue in Rochester if he is doing good work. He also tells Shaw about his “great regard” for railway conductors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Quentin Roosevelt “got the study” and will play center on the football team’s second eleven. His parents are hoping for a prefectship next year. Roosevelt attended the Rochester convention and is having the usual difficulties with the Progressive Party. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has had a heavy cold but appears to be on the mend. Sagamore Hill is being “put up” as Roosevelt and Edith are leaving for South America on Saturday.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-09-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Charles S. Baker to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the Masonic Temple of Rochester, New York, Charles S. Baker invites Vice President Roosevelt to attend the laying of the cornerstone for their new building.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-28

Creator(s)

Baker, Charles S. (Charles Simeon), 1839-1902