Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luke E. Wright
President Roosevelt introduces his friend Howard Pyle to Secretary of War Wright.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-28
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Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot
President Roosevelt recommends the artist Howard Pyle to Chief of the United States Forest Service Pinchot. Roosevelt explains that he has given Pyle a letter of introduction to Pinchot for one of Pyle’s sons, who is interested in a career in forestry. Roosevelt will send the Pyles to have lunch with Pinchot.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-09
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Willard Saulsbury
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Willard Saulsbury for the account of the memorial meeting honoring Howard Pyle. He considers Pyle one of the country’s best citizens and laments his death. Roosevelt will sign a photograph for Pyle if he provides it.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-24
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Julia Tappan Finch Gilbert
President Roosevelt agrees with Julia Tappan Finch Gilbert’s opinion of Howard Pyle. Roosevelt cannot afford many pictures, but one that he does own is Pyle’s painting of George Rogers Clark. Regarding Pyle’s books, Roosevelt says that “the children do not care for them any more than Mrs. Roosevelt and I do.” Roosevelt believes that it is good for authors to keep varied company, and not only associate with other authors.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-17
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Maurice Francis Egan
President Roosevelt thanks Maurice Francis Egan for his support and acknowledges that this campaign will be difficult to win against those who expect favors. Roosevelt appreciates the support for his campaign among those in the literary field.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-11
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Willard H. Brownson
President Roosevelt writes a letter of introduction for Howard Pyle.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-11
Letter from Willard Saulsbury to Theodore Roosevelt
Willard Saulsbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter and is glad Roosevelt was pleased with the account of the memorial service held for Howard Pyle. Saulsbury is writing today to the Pach Brothers for a picture to be sent for Roosevelt’s signature.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-01
Letter from Willard Saulsbury to Theodore Roosevelt
Willard Saulsbury sends Theodore Roosevelt an account of the memorial service held for Howard Pyle. If Roosevelt is coming for the funeral, Saulsbury and his wife would love to have him, and possibly their mutual friend, Father Luke, for lunch or dinner. Saulsbury asks for a signed photograph of Roosevelt to add to his collection of extinguished men.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-22
Letter from John P. Nields to Theodore Roosevelt
John P. Nields asks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter about Howard Pyle to be read at his memorial service.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-10
Telephone message from Howard Pyle
Howard Pyle understands President Roosevelt’s objections to his paper and will make the necessary changes. Pyle did not intend to criticize Roosevelt but wanted to state his own reasons for supporting Roosevelt’s policy. He is willing to discuss the matter with Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-18