Real property

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt informs President Roosevelt, his cousin, that he has received a favorable judgment in a case involving his right to a dock that was in conflict with Oyster Bay’s construction of a highway. He plans to join many other people in applying for a grant of land extending from the shoreline from the state and asks the President if he would like him to arrange the same for him. William Roosevelt mentions his family’s summer travel plans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. H. Cowan

Theodore Roosevelt does not know who would want to invest in S. H. Cowan’s real estate securities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt approves of Secretary of War Taft’s recommendation for the purchase of property in Cuba from the Roman Catholic Church at the price of $360,900.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Emlen Roosevelt

President Roosevelt declines to take up the offer from his cousin, William Emlen Roosevelt, to arrange for the President to apply for a grant of land extending from the shoreline of his property.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt sends his sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles a deed to some land, and explains that he has agreed to get permission from his cousin, William Emlen Roosevelt, to build some buildings on the southernmost portion of his beach. Roosevelt would be happy to pay Cowles any price she wishes, and wants her to talk it over with her husband, William S. Cowles. Roosevelt mentions several people who have visited him recently.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Emlen Roosevelt

President Roosevelt thanks his cousin, William Emlen Roosevelt, for writing to him concerning some property, and promises to discuss the matter with his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Roosevelt wishes he could discuss the rate bill and coal strike with Emlen, but feels that it is likely impossible to do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Sylvane M. Ferris

Governor Roosevelt informs his former ranch foreman, Sylvane M. Ferris, he received the check and is satisfied with it. Roosevelt commends Ferris for dealing correctly with the ranch house and will have Douglas Robinson send the necessary documents. He asks that his saddle be sent to New York. Concerned for his horses’ welfare, Roosevelt wants Ferris and his brother, Joseph A. Ferris, to keep and use them instead of selling them. While he and the children are well, Roosevelt complains about his lack of exercise and expresses his desire to be out hunting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-11-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Terry and Stowell

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Terry and Stowell that he is not interested in a park in Wyoming.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-04-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Willie White Sheppe to Theodore Roosevelt

Willie White Sheppe describes two properties she has for sale: one near Theodore Roosevelt’s property, Pine Knot, and the other in Charlottesville, Virginia. She asks Roosevelt if a friend would be interested in buying the properties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-07

Creator(s)

Sheppe, Willie White, 1860-1951

Letter from W. P. Crane to Theodore Roosevelt

W. P. Crane tells Theodore Roosevelt of a woman from San Francisco, California, who has evidence that she is the direct heir to a valuable property in New York City currently owned by the city. He noticed that Roosevelt’s grandfather, Cornelius Van Schaack, is listed on the papers in connection to the property. Crane asks Roosevelt how he should proceed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-08

Creator(s)

Crane, W. P.

Letter from William A. Corey to Theodore Roosevelt

William A. Corey discusses his “great distress.” He purchased fifty acres several years ago and fell behind on payments. The seller recently sued him for foreclosure, and he needs to raise money to pay it off. Otherwise, he will be without any means of support. He asks Theodore Roosevelt to help pay his debt. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-07

Creator(s)

Corey, William A.

Letter from S. H. Cowan to Theodore Roosevelt

S. H. Cowan reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his offer to help. He recently organized the Citizens Securities Company and asks Roosevelt to put him in contact with Eastern investors. Cowan wants to meet with Roosevelt in ten days to discuss the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-01

Creator(s)

Cowan, S. H. (Samuel Houston), 1858-1928

Letter from John C. Bolinger to Theodore Roosevelt

John C. Bolinger sends Theodore Roosevelt information about a southern homestead that bears his name and would be a splendid investment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-31

Creator(s)

Bolinger, John C., 1841-1929

Letter from C. W. Sumner to Theodore Roosevelt

C. W. Sumner understands Theodore Roosevelt is interested in buying a ranch in the Southwest and describes one for sale in New Mexico. He offers to send a map of it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-28

Creator(s)

Sumner, C. W.

Letter from Crawford Elliot to Theodore Roosevelt

Crawford Elliot informs Theodore Roosevelt of an estate which belonged to Jane Lunes, daughter and sister of the founders of the Royal Bank of Scotland, and would like to have Roosevelt as general counsel on the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-19

Creator(s)

Elliott, Crawford

Letter from Louis M. LeHardy to Theodore Roosevelt

Louis M. Lehardy informs Theodore Roosevelt that the homestead property of his great-grandfather, Daniel Stewart, is up for sale and offers Roosevelt the opportunity to purchase it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-05

Creator(s)

LeHardy, Louis M. (Louis Marcel), 1864-1913

Letter from Erastus L. Hawks to Theodore Roosevelt

Erastus L. Hawks owns 110 acres near Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. which he is looking to sell, and offers it to Theodore Roosevelt. He believes it could be turned into a park, which he proposes naming for Roosevelt, or sold off as sub-divisions. If Roosevelt is not interested, Hawks asks him to refer it to any interested friends he may have.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-30

Creator(s)

Hawks, Erastus L., 1847-1915

Letter from Dix W. Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

Dix W. Smith tells Theodore Roosevelt about the valuable property of Patrick L. Flanigan, which Flanigan has issued bonds for. Smith believes Flanigan’s property to be a sound investment, and asks Roosevelt to suggest individuals or corporations that may have funds they would like to invest. He provides a list of personal references that can attest to his own character.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-28

Creator(s)

Smith, Dix W.

Letter from Nina Salokike to Theodore Roosevelt

Nina Salokike asks Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion about whether she is able to sell some timber. Her husband recently died and she and her children have had to stay with her parents because of their lack of income, and she is looking for ways to earn money. She asks him to write back, or ask an indian agent to write and advise her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-25

Creator(s)

Salokike, Nina, 1884-

Letter from Gustav Schmidt to Theodore Roosevelt

Gustav Schmidt asks Theodore Roosevelt for help and advice regarding some real estate deeds that he believes were wrongly sold by the lawyer to whom he had entrusted them for safekeeping.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-20

Creator(s)

Schmidt, Gustav