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Former president Grover Cleveland, as “Cincinnatus,” is working a field with a plow labeled “Domesticity.” An elderly woman labeled “Democracy” is standing in the field, holding a paper which states “Cleveland’s letter of retirement ‘Unalterable and Conclusive’.” She is perplexed as Cleveland gestures with his right hand for her not to approach him.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-12-30
Ambassador Meyer is reporting to President Roosevelt the state of affairs in Russia after having found St. Petersburg quiet. Meyer traveled throughout Russia, Poland, and the Ukraine. The letter examines the situations in many different cities and other topics including removing Jews from Russia, revolution and revolutionaries’ tactics, a pheasant shoot, military escorts, history, travel, and Russian construction quality.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-28
Theodore Roosevelt, as Cincinnatus, looks old and weary. He is standing at a plow labeled “The Outlook,” left hand at forehead, searching the distance for the call to serve his country again.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-08-23