North Carolina

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jeter Connelly Pritchard

Theodore Roosevelt reminds Jeter Connelly Pritchard that he believes in, admires, and trusts Pritchard. Roosevelt addresses the points Pritchard made in his letter, beginning with how northern Republicans treat southern Republicans. Roosevelt says William H. Taft has been poorly advised on almost every point. Roosevelt does not want the nomination, and though he will not refuse if he is nominated, he will cross that bridge when he comes to it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Suffrage limitations in the South

The editorial writer claims that northern newspapers have not presented an accurate account of suffrage in the South. The article discusses how the requirements for voting registration will “disfranchise only the ignorant and the thriftless negroes.” The author notes that there may be some areas where black citizens meeting these qualifications are still refused the vote. He argues that “the remedy for this condition…is not the repeal of the Constitution, but the just and equable enforcement of the Constitution.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt sends an editorial for Attorney General Bonaparte to comment on, as well as a rough draft of his speech for the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, which he asks Bonaparte to read and comment upon as soon as possible. Roosevelt discusses the railroad rate case in North Carolina, bemoaning the “yellow press” coverage of the situation. In the matter of the case against Idaho Senator William Edgar Borah, Roosevelt agrees with Bonaparte and the action that must be taken, but feels obligated to meet with Borah’s representatives.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jeter Connelly Pritchard

President Roosevelt thanks Judge Pritchard for the clippings he sent and will forward them to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte. Roosevelt assures Pritchard he will do everything possible to uphold the Federal courts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt agrees with Attorney General Bonaparte in not interfering on behalf of Eugene A. Tucker, but that his lawyer should be punished. He believes that former Illinois Governor Richard Yates could be employed in the powder trust case. In a postscript, Roosevelt discusses how state and local governments use extralegal measures to combat non-governmental entities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-27

Letter from Frederic J. Paxon to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederic J. Paxon sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter regarding a sermon by Dr. John E. White that misrepresents Roosevelt’s stance on the Anglo-American Peace Treaty. Paxon expresses concern over the misunderstanding, affirms Roosevelt’s consistent support for “peace with honor,” and requests a clarifying letter to share with Dr. White and potentially publish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-11

Letter from Jeter Connelly Pritchard to Theodore Roosevelt

Jeter Connelly Pritchard reviews the results of the recent election in North Carolina and encourages President Roosevelt to appoint to his Cabinet a man from North Carolina, to encourage Republicans there. Pritchard has also advised Thomas S. Rollins to speak with Roosevelt about these matters when they meet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt would like to give “a first-class white man from North Carolina” a position of at least $3000.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-05

President and Mrs. Roosevelt splendidly honored at Raleigh, N.C.

President Roosevelt taking his hat off to a cheering crowd, while riding in a carriage

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905

Listening to President Roosevelt’s plea for saving the forests – at Raleigh, N.C.

Throngs of people listening to President Roosevelt

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905

President Roosevelt and Lieut. Gov. Winston on speakers’ stand, Fair Ground, Raleigh, N.C.

President Roosevelt and the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina on the speakers’ stand

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905

President Roosevelt urges Trinity students to be worthy [of] their alma mater – Durham, N.C.

President Roosevelt looking at a piece of paper on a raised platform

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1905

President Roosevelt and party at Biltmore, the home of Mr. George Vanderbilt, Asheville, N.C.

President Roosevelt and his party standing in front of a gazebo-like structure.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-11-13

School children greeting the Nation’s Chief– President Roosevelt’s visit to Asheville, N.C.

Children stand alongside a road, some barefoot, holding American flags.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-11-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to D. Clinton Cole

Theodore Roosevelt thanks D. Clinton Cole for his letter and recommends that Cole not resign. Roosevelt wants the new party to be kept free of disgruntled office seekers and believes its leadership must include ex-Democrats to be successful in the Southern states.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Emlen Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt introduces Paul V. Bunn to George Emlen Roosevelt. Bunn is a former Democrat from North Carolina who wants to help the party, presumably the Progressive Party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to A. H. Price

Theodore Roosevelt seeks advice from A. H. Price on how to secure support from North Carolina for his presidential candidacy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Z. V. Walser

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Z. V. Walser for his help with the victory in North Carolina and for his letter and the clippings he sent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-07

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Helen Dortch Longstreet

Theodore Roosevelt’s Secretary explains to Helen Dortch Longstreet that, as a private citizen, Roosevelt lacks the funds and influence to support the waterpower trust. Longstreet indicated in a prior letter that if she could secure financial backing, she could secure Georgia and North Carolina in the general election. Longstreet was referred to Senator Dixon because it was thought she was asking for Roosevelt’s “help or influence” in getting money. Senator Dixon does not have funds to give Longstreet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William J. Juey

Theodore Roosevelt feels that appeals should be made to the South the same way as in the North. If nominated, Roosevelt will make “a strong campaign” in Georgia and North Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-01