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Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge expresses his concern for President Roosevelt’s well being and his confidence in Roosevelt’s abilities in the “greatest office man can now hold on Earth” in the wake of William McKinley’s assassination. Lodge regrets his absence from the nation at such a time, but knows that Roosevelt is surrounded by experienced men who will advise him and approves of Roosevelt’s request that the current Cabinet stay on. Lodge discusses his opinion that John Hay will not remain in public office despite having all the qualities a Secretary of State should have and Elihu Root’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of State. Lodge also assures Roosevelt that he will help him in the Senate if he can and that Roosevelt should call on him whenever he needs assistance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-15

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Letter from Henry Fairfield Osborn to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Fairfield Osborn to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Fairfield Osborn just returned from Colorado where he heard the news of the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He was impressed by the “wanton destruction of deer” at the reserve and would like to discuss their protection with Vice President Roosevelt. The museum would like to accept the puma if Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will consent. Osborn regrets he cannot accept the invitation to Oyster Bay, New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-10

Creator(s)

Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935

Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Bradley T. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Bradley T. Johnson has received Governor Roosevelt’s book The Rough Riders and calls it a “graphic story of a gallant feat” and compares the experience with his own charge at “The Rail Road Cut,” during the Civil War. Johnson discusses hunting, Roosevelt’s re-election campaign, and sends his love to the Roosevelt family. Johnson also mentions that he will speak with Senator Lodge around Christmas about getting Roosevelt a medal of honor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-07

Creator(s)

Johnson, Bradley T. (Bradley Tyler), 1829-1903

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge tells Governor Roosevelt that Roosevelt overrates Lodge’s actions. If the positions were reversed, Lodge is certain that Roosevelt would do even more for him. He is also sure that when Roosevelt is president one day he will return the favor by helping Lodge. Lodge comments on aspects of New York politics, and addresses a recent change in the War Department to which Roosevelt contributed, with the previous Secretary of War R. A. Alger being replaced by Elihu Root. The situation in Cuba makes Lodge unhappy, and he wishes that President McKinley would replace General Brooke. Additionally, while McKinley may be correct about General Otis, the general impression is that he is a failure. Lodge wishes that General Wood was in charge in Cuba. He also predicts that Frederick Funston will be a good ally in the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-10

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

John Hay writes to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asking him to see what he can do to appoint Paul Joseph Dashiell as a professor at the United States Naval Academy. He also updates Roosevelt on his recent travels and describes the condition of his traveling companions. Hay says that while he does not prefer to live in Washington, D.C., the place suits Roosevelt. Hay remembers fondly his own time in Lafayette Square and the early summer days spent with the Lodge family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-04-20

Creator(s)

Hay, John, 1838-1905

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry White informs Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that his team has been able to purchase a ship, the Amazonas, from the Brazilian Government. He also discusses personnel changes directed by Roosevelt’s department, and hopes that he can return home for a visit if war does not break out. He additionally wishes Mrs. Roosevelt a speedy recovery from an illness.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-03-18

Creator(s)

White, Henry, 1850-1927

Letter from John Ellis Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Ellis Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

John Ellis Roosevelt outlines the residency requirements for voting in a state election and explains to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that because Roosevelt claimed not to have resided in Oyster Bay, New York, for tax purposes, it would be best to forego voting in the fall. Arrangements can be made, however, to establish residence in Oyster Bay this summer if Roosevelt desires it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-03-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, John Ellis, 1853-1939

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

Hermann Speck von Sternburg thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his thoughtful Christmas gift and discusses hunting for antelope in Northern China. He describes his life in China and notes that he hopes to visit Japan and Korea in the fall, before returning home via the United States to deal with his affairs there next year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1893-06-01

Creator(s)

Sternburg, Hermann Speck von, Freiherr, 1852-1908