Presidents--Assassination

Letter from Marie Mensing to Theodore Roosevelt

Marie Mensing reminisces about having known President Roosevelt and his family when he was a boy. She hopes Roosevelt will take action not only to punish President William McKinley’s assassin but also stop “the wholesale murders of rulers which has become so common of late years.” To Mensing, electrocution does not sufficiently punish the murder of a nation’s ruler, as that is the penalty for “ordinary murder.” She also expresses concern for the recent displacement of the American ambassador to Germany when the house he was living in was sold by the former owner. She urges Roosevelt to ensure that America owns property in the cities where the nation will be represented so the ambassadors are ensured of secure housing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-24

Letter from Horace Porter to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Porter congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency and the “enviable impression” he has made. Porter calls President McKinley’s assassination “one of the most appalling crimes” in America’s history. He encloses a set of resolutions adopted by a meeting of Americans at the embassy in Paris, France.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-24

Telegram from James H. Eckels to Theodore Roosevelt

James H. Eckels has returned from the mountains and heard the news of William McKinley’s death and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. He prays for Roosevelt’s success and believes he will have widespread support.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from E. Munro Ferguson to Theodore Roosevelt

E. Munro Ferguson grieved at the death of William McKinley but is satisfied that the United States will have a worthy leader in President Roosevelt. Roosevelt is well known in Great Britain and is receiving favorable press.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from John A. T. Hull to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Hull is pleased that the presidency is in good hands and approves of President Roosevelt’s recent policy statements.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from C. Grant La Farge to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt has been in C. Grant La Farge’s thoughts. La Farge is confident that Roosevelt is capable of handling the burden of the responsibilities of the presidency. He is thankful that the country had someone like Roosevelt in the vice presidency in order to take control in this time of crisis.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from John McMackin to Theodore Roosevelt

John McMackin expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and feels confident that the nation is in President Roosevelt’s hands.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from James Russell Parsons to Theodore Roosevelt

James Russell Parsons sympathizes with the ordeal President Roosevelt is passing through. Roosevelt has the support and confidence of the public.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from Laura Gertrude Roosevelt Punnett to Theodore Roosevelt

Laura Gertrude Roosevelt Punnett expresses her sympathy regarding the “terrible days” that President Roosevelt has passed through. Punnett also congratulates Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from Alexander G. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt

Reverend Russell expresses that President Roosevelt has the support and confidence of his old friends and neighbors on his succession to the presidency. Russell states that Roosevelt is in his daily thoughts and prayers as he takes on these responsibilities.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from John S. Wise to Theodore Roosevelt

John S. Wise was distressed by the death and burial of William McKinley and is unable to congratulate President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. He would like to meet with Roosevelt to discuss the “Southern situation.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from Stuart E. Bulloch to Theodore Roosevelt

Mourning for William McKinley has reached all the way to Stuart E. Bulloch’s home in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. He has followed President Roosevelt’s career and congratulates him on his succession to the presidency. Bulloch and Roosevelt are cousins and Bulloch requests a few lines and a photograph of the Roosevelt family.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from William W. Endicott to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt has been on William W. Endicott’s mind as Roosevelt succeeds to the presidency. Endicott sends his best wishes for the future.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from Robert Grant to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert Grant expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. He is glad that during a time of public distress the nation’s leadership has fallen to Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from Robert Lee Howze to Theodore Roosevelt

General Howze mourns the death of William McKinley but also salutes the new president with respect and admiration. The army has a deep feeling of loyalty for President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge to Theodore Roosevelt

Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge is pleased to have President Roosevelt leading the country. She believes in Roosevelt and thinks his leadership is a “great good.” However, she also recognizes that the circumstances of his succession deprive Roosevelt of the “certain pleasure” which he would have normally found in succeeding to the presidency.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from George C. Perkins to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Perkins expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and the great responsibilities that have fallen to President Roosevelt. The public believes in Roosevelt and knows their country is safe. Maintaining McKinley’s cabinet was a wise political decision.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis has just heard the news of William McKinley’s assassination and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. Riis’s prayers are with Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from Moses Rodgers to William Loeb

Moses Rodgers has been ill and was unable to respond to William Loeb or President Roosevelt. Rodgers would like to deliver a personal letter to Roosevelt in person.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19

Letter from Philip Schuyler to Theodore Roosevelt

The sympathy and grief over the death of William McKinley has reached all the way to Scotland where Philip Schuyler is staying. He approves of President Roosevelt’s actions since his succession to the presidency. Schuyler is leaving for New York soon and would like to meet with Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-19