Politicians--Public opinion

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Allen White

President Roosevelt understands that the clipping William Allen White sent is funny and meant in jest, but he takes exception to the implication that, along with William Jennings Bryan, Oklahoma governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell, and William Randolph Hearst, he is also a liar and a rascal. Roosevelt writes that certain “conscienceless and unscrupulous” journalists who imply that there is no difference between honest and dishonest men, are worse for public life than the worst businessmen and politicians. He believes that White is a decent journalist who does not want to confuse the public and urges him not to publish such jokes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

President Roosevelt explains to Lyman Abbott that the correspondence with Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker and John D. Archbold proves that Foraker is obscuring his true political goals. Foraker says he is against Roosevelt on issues related to African Americans, but this is actually a cover for his opposition to Roosevelt and William H. Taft’s anti-corruption stance regarding companies like Standard Oil.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Arthur H. Samuels to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur H. Samuels sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping of a recent editorial that Roosevelt might find amusing. about an editorial published in that morning’s World newspaper, and includes a clipping in case Roosevelt has not yet seen it. Samuels considers the paper’s vindication of Roosevelt an important indicator of the future. He then writes about leaving work at The Sun newspaper and switching into business, which he says offers a better future but is less fun, and sends his wishes for the health of both Roosevelt and his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-11

Creator(s)

Samuels, Arthur H., -1938

Letter from A. Hoebermann to Theodore Roosevelt

A. Hoebermann shares with Theodore Roosevelt that while he has been a firm Republican in the past, he and others have gotten no recognition and feel that the Republican Party is no longer fit to rule. They want a new party or government that cares about the what the people want, and Hoebermann has created and is pushing a related bill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-09

Creator(s)

Hoebermann, A.

A nations choice

William G. Cogswell recreates a local window advertisement he saw in Chicago that featured President Roosevelt unfavorably. The drawing was enclosed in a letter Cogswell wrote to Roosevelt’s secretary William Loeb on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-29

Creator(s)

Cogswell, William G., 1865-1916

Letter from Owen Wister to Theodore Roosevelt

Owen Wister is pleased with the overwhelming support of the country for President Roosevelt, which was evidenced by his strong showing in the election. While “deeply moved” by the President’s destiny, Wister is very disappointed in the treatment Roosevelt has received from the “educated gentlefolk” of the country, his own class, which should have supported Roosevelt but did not. When he hears the President being impugned, Wister shares his “impregnable conviction” of Roosevelt’s character. He assures Roosevelt that despite these naysayers, the “great national heart” beats for him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-17

Creator(s)

Wister, Owen, 1860-1938

Praise from abroad

Senator Fairbanks is almost universally popular with Americans abroad and is often compared to President McKinley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-03

Creator(s)

Unknown

A blind boom for Hanna

Page of editorials with “A Blind Boom for Hanna” highlighted. The editorial claims that Senator Hanna and his supporters are foolish to believe that they can oppose President Roosevelt in the 1904 election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-23

Creator(s)

Caruthers, William, 1876-1958

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Douglas Robinson

President Roosevelt suggests Douglas Robinson have Blair present his case through Senator Knox of Pennsylvania. He then says that William Jennings Byran may not have ruined his political life. He ends with asking that Robinson and his wife come out for a visit. A note on the back states that Blair was a schoolmate of Robinson at St. Paul’s School.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-09-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Prefers bayonets to Addicks

Reverend Robert Arthur Elwood, a Presbyterian minister, urges the citizens of Delaware to oppose the election of John Edward Addicks to the United States Senate. Elwood endorses the use of violence if necessary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-01

Creator(s)

Unknown

Roosevelt: greatest democrat

The unnamed author of this editorial praises Theodore Roosevelt as “what the printers call a lower case Democrat–a man of the people.” In spite of coming from a wealthy and cultured background, Roosevelt does not only associate with the rich and powerful, but respects the common people and wants to help everyone alike.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that he will speak with her son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, and has taken steps to request that he be given a good chance in a political endeavor with the Progressive Party. Roosevelt also discusses the current political climate of the Republican Party and expresses his dislike of President Wilson.  Roosevelt mentions public opinion of himself and worries that his nephew may be suffering from their connection.  

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-07-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

A political master-stroke

Newspaper article with an anecdote about a politician winning over a voter because he is willing to pet a pig.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Elizabeth Towne

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary is unaware of quotations from Henry Labouchère regarding Roosevelt. He will be unable to provide the other opinions on Roosevelt requested by Elizabeth Towne, as they do not keep clippings which reference Roosevelt. The secretary suggests numerous people whom Towne could contact for these opinions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-03

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Frank Harper to Elizabeth Towne

Frank Harper does not recall a quotation from Henry Labouchère regarding Theodore Roosevelt. He will be unable to provide the other opinions on Roosevelt requested by Elizabeth Towne as they do not keep clippings which reference him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-04

Creator(s)

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Montaville Flowers

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary assures Montaville Flowers that Roosevelt does not use tobacco and uses very little alcohol. The secretary writes that if people knew Roosevelt better they would be aware of his lovable nature and fine qualities. At Roosevelt’s request, the secretary has enclosed two pertinent letters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-10

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. F. Ellis

Former President Roosevelt thanks W. F. Ellis and his family for their support.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to W. H. Kofeed

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines W. H. Kofeed’s request for Roosevelt to send a message.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-06

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to C. A. Davis

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges C. A. Davis’s letter and notes Davis’s support for the campaign in Oregon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-27

Creator(s)

Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert S. Hadley

Theodore Roosevelt believes that it would be a disadvantage to declare that he would be willing to accept the Republican presidential nomination as this would be interpreted that he is an open candidate. He asks Governor Hadley to contact Governor Stubbs regarding the situation. In a postscript, Roosevelt suggests that he make his views on the nomination public by answering letters from Hadley, Stubbs, Governor Osborn, and Governor Bass. He does not intend to seek the nomination but would feel honor-bound to respond to a call from the public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919