Reed, Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett), 1839-1902

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cowles

Commissioner Roosevelt was pleased to receive letters from Captain Cowles and Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He believes that Anna’s marriage to Cowles was the “best and wisest thing she could do.” Roosevelt lunched with Speaker of the House Thomas B. Reed and is afraid that Reed will not stay on good terms with President McKinley. He would not mind being “legislated out of office” as the law hampers his work and he does not get along with his colleagues.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-12-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about his and Edith’s visit to Washington, D.C. No society in New York compares to his circle of friends in Washington. He has seen a lot of Representative Reed and criticizes a speech by Wolcott. He compliments Secretary of State Richard Olney and says Smalley has no idea how the people of the United States really feel. Senator Lodge made a good speech about the Venezuela matter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-01-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt writes about his work as Police Commissioner to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. It has been a strenuous ten months and he feels Governor Morton isn’t strong enough to stand up to Republican boss Thomas Collier Platt and veto the bill that would eliminate Roosevelt’s job. Edith has been stressed with Mame’s operation and they worry over the children’s education while trying to split their time between the city and Oyster Bay. Roosevelt also recently made some excellent speeches in Chicago.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-02-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about Senator Lodge’s visit and their unhappiness with Speaker of the House Reed. Things are looking up for Roosevelt and the police department despite Thomas Collier Platt’s efforts to remove him from office. The work is hard but he enjoys it and is also editing the fourth edition of Winning of the West.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-03-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles it appears he will retain his position as New York City Police Commissioner for another year. He calls his colleague Andrew D. Parker “treacherous.” He feels that William McKinley has grown in popularity and stands a good chance at being nominated for president. Roosevelt also expresses his disappointment in Speaker of the House Thomas B. Reed.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-03-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt relates his feelings on the Republican National Convention to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He is satisfied with the outcome, excepting the nomination of William McKinley for President over Thomas Reed. He fears McKinley facing a serious crisis. Sister Corinne’s last relapse may finally make her take care of herself and he gives updates on the children.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-06-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt lists the people and places he and wife Edith have been dining with for his sister Anna Roosevelt. He says the political and business world is torn up over the financial situation. He has been practicing with Norwegian snowshoes. Roosevelt feels Representative Reed made a good speech on the gold bond issue and President Cleveland has an unwise contract with bankers.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-02-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles what he bought the children for Christmas on her behalf. He also bought himself a small caliber rifle. Every politician and editor in New York is against Roosevelt at the moment and he feels he’ll soon be put out as Police Commissioner. Governor Morton does not like Roosevelt’s friendship with Representative Reed.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-12-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt describes dining with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and the Storers among others to his sister Anna Roosevelt. He supports Representative Reed for the presidential nomination and speaks highly of Senator Davis. The Democrats are divided.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1894-08-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Prescott F. Hall

Police Commissioner Roosevelt writes to Immigration Restriction League representative Prescott F. Hall that he sympathizes with the bill Senator Lodge introduced but he can’t write to Speaker of the House Reed at present because he has recently written to him on other issues and feels he has reached a limit. He adds that if Cabot cannot get Reed in favor of the bill then Roosevelt certainly will not be able to.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-03-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on their brother Elliott, who continues to have a drinking problem. Sister Corinne has had a hard time with Elliott and with her own health. Roosevelt also informs her of recent happenings in the government. The Democrats are in a “hopeless snarl” over the tariff and the Republicans will carry the House of Representatives next fall.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1894-05-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt updating her on the status of things with their alcoholic brother Elliott who is now in Virginia. Elliott continues to be difficult. Roosevelt recently dined with the “barbarian” Vice President Stevenson and Secretary of the Interior Smith. Representative Reed and Senator Lodge made good speeches about the tariff debate.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1894-02-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the recent social happenings in Washington. He continues to attend many political dinners and describes Senator Chushman Kellogg Davis and Speaker of the House Thomas B. Reed. Roosevelt is not pleased by the progress made by President Cleveland. He hopes Anna is presented at court while she is in England.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1894-02-25

Letter from E. M. Glasgow to Theodore Roosevelt

E. M. Glasgow wants to forestall efforts by large corporations to see that Roosevelt is defeated in the upcoming presidential election. He discusses recent copper mine closures in Montana by Amalgamated Copper Company.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-07

Letter from Samuel S. Slater to Theodore Roosevelt

Samuel S. Slater recommends appointing former U.S. Representative from New York Philip B. Low as Commissioner of Railroads. Slater sees efforts in New York to influence the Republican National Convention against President Roosevelt diminishing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-08

Thomas B. Reed’s estate nets $431,099

Thomas B. Reed’s estate, primarily composed of stocks and securities, was valued at $431,099.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-02

Telegram from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin B. Odell will be unable to travel to Washington, D.C., this week due to the death of Speaker Reed. He hopes President Roosevelt might permit him to come later.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-08

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Speaker Reed’s death has caused Congressman Littauer’s dinner to be postponed. Odell asks President Roosevelt if it is possible to delay their dinner, although he says he will come if requested by Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-08

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge urges Theodore Roosevelt to support Morton – perhaps referring to Levi P. Morton in his bid for the governorship of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1894-12-15

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Cabot Lodge discusses the impact on the Republican and Democratic parties of the debate over the gold vs. silver standard. He also considers the level of support in various regions of the nation for several likely presidential candidates. Lodge responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s critique of Representative Thomas B. Reed for not speaking out firmly enough in support of the gold standard when he cast a vote on legislation dealing with gold bonds. Lodge asks Roosevelt to “straighten out” George W. Smalley, the American correspondent of the London Times and a personal friend and promoter of Roosevelt’s, on the true American sentiment regarding the Monroe Doctrine.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1895-08-10