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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Allen White

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Allen White

Theodore Roosevelt hopes to work until Quentin Roosevelt reaches adulthood in three years. He does not want to make plans for after this time frame. Roosevelt must write about international, social, and economic issues, as that is what people want to hear about and for which he can get paid. He hopes to discuss President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan less, but will have to discuss their positions and policies to do his job. Roosevelt wishes he could visit Colorado but thinks it is best if he stay at Sagamore Hill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt has received Kermit Roosevelt’s letter about visiting Sao Paolo, Brazil, and everyone was interested in reading about Kermit and Belle Roosevelt setting up their new home. The book about the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition has been sent to all members of the expedition through the Brazilian ambassador. Roosevelt describes the “delightful Xmas” at Sagamore Hill with all of his children, except Kermit, and three grandchildren. He reflects on the war and views Germany as “clearly ahead” and Austria growing stronger. Roosevelt admires German efficiency, which is greater than the efficiency of the Allies, and the Allies are infinitely more efficient than the United States. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan are the “worst creatures” to lead the nation in foreign affairs. Roosevelt believes the United States should have countered the “unscrupulous” behavior of Germany and intervened on behalf of Belgium. He has signed a three year contract with Metropolitan Magazine to publish his social and political views.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-12-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt describes the attitude of the German American press as “infamous.” He regrets that large numbers of German Americans want to build up nationality groups in the United States and that President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan are catering to them. Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt is home for the holidays and is already worrying about what he is going to do after college. Roosevelt has been working for Metropolitan Magazine and hopes to continue working until Quentin Roosevelt is ready to be “launched in the world.” The war and the Mexican situation are the most interesting matters in the United States, but the Wilson administration refuses to make any military preparations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Bailey Howland

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Bailey Howland

President Roosevelt approves of the announcement of his upcoming work with The Outlook and returns a copy to William Bailey Howland. Roosevelt clarifies that the exclusive agreement he has with the magazine refers only to writings, and he may still give speeches on any topic. Roosevelt agrees to signing a letter indicating a start date of March 5, 1909, but emphasizes that he will not be able to provide a large volume of work until his return from his upcoming African safari.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-30