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Francis Hopkinson Smith tells Theodore Roosevelt he will gladly come and shared when he is available. Smith says the news about Woodrow Wilson, Henry Watterson, and George Brinton McClellan Harvey is the funniest political mess right now.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-07
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-19
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.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was injured earlier in the month during a riding accident where she was thrown from a horse.
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-09
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-29
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-17
Senator Fairbanks is almost universally popular with Americans abroad and is often compared to President McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-03
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-23
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.
1906-09-13
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-01
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1912
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.
1916-07-21
Newspaper article with an anecdote about a politician winning over a voter because he is willing to pet a pig.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-03
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-04
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-10
Former President Roosevelt thanks W. F. Ellis and his family for their support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines W. H. Kofeed’s request for Roosevelt to send a message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges C. A. Davis’s letter and notes Davis’s support for the campaign in Oregon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-27