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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Callan O’Laughlin

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Callan O’Laughlin

Theodore Roosevelt asks John Callan O’Laughlin to return letters or copies of letters Roosevelt wrote to O’Laughlin. Roosevelt believes private and confidential letters between him and O’Laughlin should not be published. Roosevelt does not object to his personal opinions about William Lorimer or Albert J. Beveridge being made public, but not what he said “as to the attitude of other men about [them].” What Roosevelt said to Elihu Root and Henry Cabot Lodge ought to be obtained from Root and Lodge, not from O’Laughlin. Roosevelt is greatly interested in the presidential nominations and O’Laughlin’s views “as to the outcome of [Roosevelt’s] position.” Roosevelt is amused by John T. McCutcheon’s cartoon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-25

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee writes to President Theodore Roosevelt taking him up on his promise to write a letter representing his views that Lee can bring to give to the British government, and especially, his opposition. Lee cannot recommend a form for the letter beyond what the two sketched out during their horse ride Friday, but lists for Roosevelt the points he sees as being most valuable. Among these are to mention that Lee employs Roosevelt’s confidence yet always holds British interests at the top. Lee will use these credentials only when necessary. He thanks Roosevelt for his help in the matter and is glad they rekindled their old friendship. Lee had not ridden a horse in years.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-14