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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt is ready to make a counter-attack against the Democratic Party. Roosevelt is especially frustrated by Alton B. Parker’s plea about the common law being sufficient. According to Roosevelt, Parker will not use the federal powers of the U.S. to take a firm stand against the trusts. Roosevelt suggests to George B. Cortelyou that they should have people at party headquarters who can “receive all people and talk to them pleasantly.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Guy Thomas

Theodore Roosevelt regrets possibly hurting Dr. Appleman’s feelings but Appleman should publicly repudiate the views of Professor Rohrbach. The published letter from Rohrbach called for German Americans to oppose military readiness in favor of the interests, and possible victory, of Germany and Japan. Appleman said nothing and needs to publicly announce that the interests of the United States come first.

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Creation Date

1916-05-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Morgan Davenport

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frederick Morgan Davenport for his letter. Roosevelt suggests Davenport to read an article by Charles Willis Thompson. Roosevelt stresses that he will never return to politics.

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Creation Date

1915-06-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Wallace Irwin

Theodore Roosevelt tells Wallace Irwin that he recognized several questions from “The Teddysses” and that the dinner from the other day was very good. Roosevelt also states that he is amused by how quickly both The New York Times and the World justified their deliberate misrepresentation of that dinner.

Comments and Context

“The Teddysses” refers to The Teddyssey, a series of satirical political cartoons that depict moments from Theodore Roosevelt’s life through Greek mythology and The Odyssey.

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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Davidson

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Benjamin Davidson that Theodore Roosevelt does not have a copy of the speech he gave at the General Grant National Memorial, but Davidson might be able to find a copy in either the New York Times or the Brooklyn Eagle newspapers from the day of the speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Herman Bernstein

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Herman Bernstein for his letter and the enclosed New York Times article. He assures Bernstein that Roosevelt will see both in a day or two. However, he does remind Bernstein that any writing Roosevelt does will be published in The Outlook.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to C. J. Harriman

Theodore Roosevelt thanks C. J. Harriman for his letter and indicates that some of his syndicated articles have recently been printed in the New York Times. Roosevelt also discusses international relations in regard to the Great War and protection of Belgium.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ernest Harvier

Theodore Roosevelt states that although he knew the situation was bound to fail, he felt it was most honorable to stand by his principles and friends and “sink with the flag flying.” Roosevelt also expresses his appreciation for Ernest Harvier’s “amusing skit” in Harper’s Magazine.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt responds that he will act as Secretary of War Taft outlined regarding the report on the Philippines exhibit. Roosevelt is pleased about Vermont and hopes the Maine election will be favorable to his party. He complains about newspaper reports that money was sent to Vermont to win the election, which was not true, noting that those same newspapers overlook the corruption of Thomas Taggart in the Indiana election, including paying voters and keeping voters away. Roosevelt is sorry that Taft’s brother, Henry W. Taft, did not accept the nomination for governor of New York state.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

The Northern Securities suit has been President Roosevelt’s greatest achievement. Roosevelt points out that Alton B. Parker’s campaign is one of adroit trickery. Roosevelt asks whether George B. Cortelyou will visit next week.

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Creation Date

1904-08-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Ransom Miller

President Roosevelt complains about the reporting of Mr. Welsh, particularly his claims that there is an effort to form a “Roosevelt party” in Congress and that James Sullivan Clarkson received an appointment in order to facilitate his efforts to control the Republican southern delegates.

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Creation Date

1902-07-10

Letter from I. K. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt

I. K. Russell asks Theodore Roosevelt to reflect on President Schurman’s public statements, criticizes Schurman’s ties to business interests, and defends his own views on leadership and justice. He mentions sending an article to Collier’s Weekly and comments on the changing political climate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-09

Letter from Wayne Whipple to Theodore Roosevelt

Wayne Whipple sends Theodore Roosevelt a set of his book The Story-Life of Washington for review, noting it credits excerpts from Winning of the West, includes praise from the New York Times, and asks Roosevelt for an appreciative word.

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Creation Date

1911-09-08

Letter from John Burroughs to Theodore Roosevelt

John Burroughs approaches Theodore Roosevelt about letting William Bayard Hale, editor of the New York Times Saturday Review, do a “character study” on Roosevelt. Burroughs notes that Hale wishes to observe Roosevelt at work rather than interview him, and posits that Roosevelt will like anything that Hale might write about him.

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Creation Date

1908-03-02

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A Riis informs President Roosevelt that Charles Ransom Miller, the editor of the New York Times, invited him to publish a response to the recent attacks on Roosevelt. As they have claimed no credit, and have offered to let the piece be reviewed before it is printed, this invitation from the “enemy’s camp” is intriguing. He can come see Roosevelt in Washington to discuss it, and will come prepared with talking points.

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Creation Date

1907-12-28

Telegram from Montgomery Schuyler to Theodore Roosevelt

Montgomery Schuyler is publishing a book of letters he wrote to the New York Times and would like Roosevelt’s permission to dedicate the volume to him.

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Creation Date

1906-10-11

Letter from Andrew Carnegie to Theodore Roosevelt

Andrew Carnegie agrees with President Roosevelt on disarmament, although he recognizes that it will be difficult to formulate a satisfactory plan. Carnegie says Roosevelt’s declaration that the United States does not seek to increase the present Navy but only to maintain it will be the great force making for agreement. Carnegie criticizes the practice of failing to give previous notice of war before attacking, and presents the “League of Peace” idea as the easiest and best solution. He encourages Roosevelt to be the one to formally propose it, as the United States is the only great power “free from international jealousies.”

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Creation Date

1906-08-27

Letter from John William Midgley to William Loeb

Trust breaker John William Midgley writes to Secreatry Loeb in hopes of gaining access to President Roosevelt to speak to him about railroad trusts. Midgley explains his experience with the railroads.

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Creation Date

1904-10-15

Letter from John D. Crimmins to Carr Vattel Van Anda

John D. Crimmins addresses a New York Times article that quoted him denouncing Theodore Roosevelt’s character; Crimmins explains that during the interview he “never mentioned the President” and declares his respect for Roosevelt. Crimmins asks the editor to publish a “contradiction of the words published.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-04

Letter from Jacob Gould Schurman to Theodore Roosevelt

The president of Cornell University responds to Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson’s allegations that the University’s College of Agriculture is misappropriating U.S. government funding.

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Creation Date

1904-02-04