Press and politics--Public opinion

Letter from John A. Hennessy to Henry L. Stoddard

John A. Hennessy writes to Henry L. Stoddard to make plans to visit a mutual friend. Hennessy discusses the current attitude towards Theodore Roosevelt in the press and proposes political strategies to defeat William Barnes and Charles Francis Murphy in the elections. Hennessy maintains that criticism of the national government needs to be left out of their campaign platform. Though Roosevelt has excellent judgment, he is “out of touch with public sentiment” and his criticism of President Wilson will not help them defeat Barnes and Murphy.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-07-06

Creator(s)

Hennessy, John A., -1951

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William T. Coe

Theodore Roosevelt tells William T. Coe how disappointed he is with the press, particularly the article written by the Pioneer Press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-01-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge

Regarding the biological survey, President Roosevelt characterizes the actions of outgoing Senator James Wolcott Wadsworth as typical, dirty, and fitting of a “cheap demagog.” Roosevelt will speak with C. Hart Merriam about the matter, and he asks Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge to have William Dutcher and his Audubon Society contacts mobilize the press and petition their senators as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from James Randolph Garfield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Garfield writes to Theodore Roosevelt to express his frustration with a statement published by the Associated Press which was published to embarrass Roosevelt. Garfield suggests writing an editorial to counteract negative press. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-07

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Letter from John L. Belford to Theodore Roosevelt

John L. Belford informs Theodore Roosevelt the enclosed document will be printed today and that it is likely to annoy people, especially some people from Boston.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-03

Creator(s)

Belford, John L., 1861-1951

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke recently gave a speech condemning libel in the press. Foulke shares that people respond enthusiastically to President Roosevelt’s name in the middle west. Uncharacteristically, according to his own perceptions of their correspondence, he commends Roosevelt for an excellent run as president rather than sharing distressing news. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-25

Creator(s)

Foulke, William Dudley, 1848-1935

Letter from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of State Root has read the articles, papers, and correspondence relating to the conflict between the American and British officials regarding the Olympics in London. Root believes that the paper put out by the British embassy is “purely defensive,” and that the wisest thing for the United States to do in this situation is “shut up.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-24

Creator(s)

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937

Letter from Francis B. Loomis to Theodore Roosevelt

Francis B. Loomis writes to President Roosevelt about the upcoming return of Secretary of State Root from his Pan-American visit. Loomis calls it an “important international event” that is receiving much press coverage. He hopes Root’s return is met with equal fanfare. Loomis envisions a homecoming event that is national and bipartisan, and suggests names for speakers and organizations to involve.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-20

Creator(s)

Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948

Letter from Charles S. Francis to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles S. Francis encloses an editorial from the Troy Times in support of victory by Theodore Roosevelt in the federal meat inspection controversy. Francis also congratulates Roosevelt in victories regarding railroad rate and canal legislation and strongly encourages Roosevelt to take an extended vacation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-04

Creator(s)

Francis, Charles S. (Charles Spencer), 1853-1911

Letter from Walstein R. Chester to Henry Cabot Lodge

Walstein R. Chester writes to Senator Lodge about an article that appeared in the previous issue of The Outlook. Chester, indignant about comments made in the article about Lodge, wrote a response, but The Outlook did not publish it. He sends the response to Lodge.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-19

Creator(s)

Chester, Walstein R. (Walstein Roath), 1833-1924

Otis slays the Herald

A newspaper article discussing Harrison Gray Otis’s attack on the Herald.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-20

Creator(s)

Unknown

Editorial from the Brooklyn Eagle

A newspaper clipping from the The Brooklyn Eagle discusses the entry of both President Roosevelt and Governor Charles Evans Hughes into the canvass. At present, New York State Republican Committee Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff’s candidates have an advantage over Senator Patrick Henry McCarren’s candidates, but voters should focus on the issues rather than theatrics.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid writes to Theodore Roosevelt asserting that Elihu Root and associates made money legally and properly. Reid asserts that political opponents were attempting to destroy Root’s reputation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-06

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Two men arguing over newspaper

Two older gentlemen are arguing. One holds a newspaper with an image of President Roosevelt on the front page. The reverse has a divided area for message and address. The postcard is part of the Robert Robinson series.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907-1914

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Sullivan Clarkson

President Roosevelt requests to meet with James Sullivan Clarkson and further discuss Sullivan’s opinion on William Loeb, party politics in Ohio and Iowa, and the press’s position on the President’s re-election campaign. The President specifically criticizes Gunton’s Magazine.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-05-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Milton E. Ailes to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Ailes writes to President Roosevelt regarding his recent travels to California. Ailes investigated the opinions of labor union members in San Francisco, Seattle, and other Northwestern cities concerning Roosevelt’s reinstatement of William A. Miller as Assistant Foreman to the United States Government Printing Office. Labor union members largely favor Roosevelt’s decision. Specifically, Ailes mentions meeting Raymond Stammond Baker in San Fransisco who was investigating the same topic for a magazine article. Ailes also discusses the poor working conditions in Baltimore, Maryland, Saint Louis, Missouri, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the topic of banking and currency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-11

Creator(s)

Ailes, Milton E., 1867-1925

Letter from Hamilton Fish II

Hamilton Fish writes that Mr. Stranahan supports a plan to publish an interview with Senator Platt in the morning papers. Fish asks that the recipient relay the contents of the letter to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-05

Creator(s)

Fish, Hamilton, II, 1849-1936

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop hopes President Roosevelt will read what he has written about the “Neurotic Fuss” of the “Antis.” He believes that the president is as strong with the public and as sure of success as he ever has been. Bishop will soon be leaving to spend a month in Maine, and he gives the mailing address at which the president can reach him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-28

Creator(s)

Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928