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Sister M. Sebastian wishes Theodore Roosevelt and his family a merry Christmas. Sebastian is rejoiced to hear Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is feeling better and prays she will live to a ripe old age. Sebastian prays for Theodore Roosevelt and wants him to go down in history as the greatest President, remembered for years to come.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12
Mary L. Hinsdale thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter discussing her book The History of the President’s Cabinet. Hinsdale was surprised to learn of his relationship with Henry Cabot Lodge and has taken out a statement from an article about to be contributed to Cyclopedia of American Government. Hinsdale commends Roosevelt’s characterization of the periodical The Nation but asks what periodical can be trusted to have decent political articles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Galliton B. Spivey tells Theodore Roosevelt that despite an article in the San Antonio Express claiming “Roosevelt boom causing discord,” the men working men of Texas believe in a square deal and support Roosevelt. Spivey asks Roosevelt to name himself as a nominee before the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Speech written by George Washington Emery Dorsey honoring Theodore Roosevelt, his favorite president and the ideal American. Dorsey says there are few truly great men, one is Abraham Lincoln, another is Roosevelt. The world is brighter and better because they have lived and they will stand forever, marking the glorious Republic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-04
A copy of the front cover of President Roosevelt’s annual address to Congress in 1902. Cover is signed, “Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Dec. 20, 1902.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1902-12-20
Article includes a political analysis of Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and William H. Taft.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1912-08
President Roosevelt tells John Carter Rose, the US Attorney for District of Maryland, that he appreciates the editorial her forwarded from the Times, and was proud of the election of the Republican Congress. Roosevelt bemoans that the congressmen who have won their seats based on riding his coattails have later attempted to thwart him, but also notes that it has happened to every other president before him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-21
On behalf of President Roosevelt, George B. Cortelyou asks Edward M. Knox to send a black slouch hat similar to the ones he previously made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-25
President Roosevelt says no letter has pleased him more than that of former Attorney General Olney. Roosevelt fully appreciates the burdens placed upon him and his purpose is entirely single: he wants to make a good president and to keep the administration upright and efficient for the benefit of the people. All party considerations are absolutely secondary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
Theodore Roosevelt believes it is a dreadful thing to have come into the presidency this way, but he will do the task to the best of his ability.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
George B. Cortelyou informs Matthew Rock that President Roosevelt would like to see samples of several different kinds of attire in various colors. He asks Rock to send a man to the White House with the samples when they are ready for Roosevelt to try on.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
Bernard J. Cigrand mentions to Theodore Roosevelt the Roosevelt coat of arms as well as an etching of Roosevelt he recently mailed him. Cigrand is sending him an article about U.S. presidents’ participation in fraternal organizations, since Cigrand is a member himself, and asks Roosevelt to point out anything that needs changing (William Howard Taft has already done so himself).
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
John Hall is sending Theodore Roosevelt articles related to a proposition that will alleviate the burden of the “unjust” transportation tax. He hopes Roosevelt will give approval and become president of this cause or suggest someone else who is equipped to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
R.M. Wanamaker informs Theodore Roosevelt that Republicans of Ohio are dissatisfied by the current presidential administration and are not likely to vote for William H. Taft. He wonders what Republicans can do to improve their party. He asks if he could meet Roosevelt during the first week of October in New York, possibly at The Outlook Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
Henry P. Curtis describes a recent publication on European natural history that he believes Theodore Roosevelt might be interested in. He explains how many towns were named after the animals that once resided there, such as Wolverhampton (wolves).
Curtis also shares with Roosevelt that his father was a Whig, while Curtis is a Republican. He expresses admiration for Senator John Sherman, discusses his political adversaries, and wishes that Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and Daniel Webster could have been presidents.
James H. Seamans expresses to Theodore Roosevelt that he admires and trusts him, criticizes President William H. Taft for betraying Roosevelt’s values, and urges Roosevelt to run for president again to lead the nation with progressive ideals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-14
William A. Dana informs Theodore Roosevelt that he should be nominated for president in 1912, criticizing the Sugar Trust for raising prices and urging Roosevelt to use the “big stick” to lead Republicans to victory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
William S. Cowles discusses President William H. Taft’s recent speech in Connecticut regarding arbitration. He reports that the crowd was not enthusiastic and believes Taft should have spoken on reciprocity. Afterwards, Cowles and his son, William Sheffield Cowles, had the opportunity to meet Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
Thomas C. Day expresses to Theodore Roosevelt his belief in Roosevelt’s integrity and sincerity, urging him to respond to attacks published in the Indianapolis Daily News by Delavan Smith in order to defend himself and reassure his supporters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-10
President Roosevelt speeds ahead on a car labeled, “Roosevelt policy.”
C. R. Macauley (later spelled MacAuley) was a political cartoonist for the New York World at this time, and the clipping in the White House scrapbook evidently misattributed the drawing to the Herald (another Democratic paper).