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Letter from Jennie Allender Rightmire to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Jennie Allender Rightmire to Theodore Roosevelt

Jennie Allender Rightmire heard Theodore Roosevelt is on the Board that decides who wins the Carnegie Prize for heros and is writing to Roosevelt regarding her step-son, Robert A. Rightmire, an electrical lineman in Hutchinson, Kansas. His father is a Civil War veteran who came home from the war disabled and when his mother died, Robert was forced to grow up quickly. Jennie Rightmire believes Robert Rightmire would use the prize worthily and not waste it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-01

Letter from Evan A. Bonham to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Evan A. Bonham to Theodore Roosevelt

Evan A. Bonham tells Theodore Roosevelt about a local couple who has just given birth to their ninth son, since he believes Roosevelt offers a cash prize in such cases, and if still possible, would like to know how to claim the prize. Bonham says he and Roosevelt have met before in Indianapolis, but now he lives in Arizona for his health.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

Supplemental memorandum in re the sinking of the Knight Commander

Supplemental memorandum in re the sinking of the Knight Commander

William Lawrence Penfield discusses the rules for the capture of vessels at sea, including whether the captor has the right to destroy the vessel. He speculates on the effect such policies would have if the United States and Great Britain went to war, noting that “unless United States cruisers are authorized to destroy, in case of military necessity, neutral vessels carrying arms and…other contraband goods to Great Britain, the United States Government would be put at a great disadvantage…” He also discusses the situation with the Knight Commander and the possible effects of suggestions by Lord Lansdowne.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-04

Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to William Loeb

Letter from William Lawrence Penfield to William Loeb

William Lawrence Penfield notes that he did not have time to “develop sufficiently certain phases of the question of the sinking” of the Knight Commander in the supplemental memorandum. Although information about the sinking “does not change the essential aspects of the case,” it does support the argument that they should be cautious when “dealing with ‘gift-bearing Greeks.'”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-06

Col. Roosevelt and the Sioux Falls Press Prize Automobile

Col. Roosevelt and the Sioux Falls Press Prize Automobile

Postcard advertisement showing Theodore Roosevelt standing in front of the Sioux Falls Press Prize Automobile. Text on the front of the postcard states Roosevelt rode in the vehicle on September 4, 1910. Text on the reverse advertises various prizes to be won from a subscription contest through The Sioux Falls Daily Press, including cars, pianos, diamond rings, gold watches, and more.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1910