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Letter from Louis Edelman to Theodore Roosevelt

Louis Edelman informs Theodore Roosevelt of his recent accident since they last met in Birmingham, Alabama. Edelman discloses he was delivering a lecture for the Teachers’ Association of Alabama when he unexpectedly went blind in one eye. Edelman’s concern is that he will no longer be able to continue his work for the Outlook. He discloses that the Commercial Tribune of Cincinnati, Ohio wrote Roosevelt was “out for Mr. Taft” in an editorial.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-13

Telegram from Thomas C. Ashcroft to Howard Thompson

Thomas C. Ashcroft reports that Ted Roosevelt is suffering from eye trouble and has been transported through New York toward Washington under the care of two doctors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-15

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt reports that his sons are doing well in school and that Ted Roosevelt’s eyes are improving. He mentions President Roosevelt’s recent bear hunting trip, which seems to be unsuccessful from a hunting standpoint, as well as the labor unrest. Emlen Roosevelt complains about the unions for keeping the necessities of life from people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-18

Letter from Nathaniel T. Worthley to Theodore Roosevelt

Nathaniel T. Worthley would like to present President Roosevelt with a pair of gold eyeglasses of his own design but will require the Roosevelt’s prescription to complete their construction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-28