Roosevelt, George Emlen, 1887-1963

President Roosevelt reproachfully replies to George C. Buell’s comments concerning John C. Carpenter’s foul during the 400-meter dash at the 1908 Olympics. Roosevelt disagrees with statements he has read in British papers and believes the British judges treated Carpenter unfairly. However, Roosevelt tells Buell his comments are private only and not for public distribution. Roosevelt aims “to refrain from every statement which will tend to cause international bitterness, and simply to congratulate the American team.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes his cousin William Emlen Roosevelt regarding family matters, mentioning recent news about William’s children. Roosevelt wishes that his son Theodore Roosevelt had focused more on his studies, but that he did the best he could to encourage him to do so. Roosevelt mentions a letter from Justice Townsend Scudder, noting that he doubts he could carry off the plan for which Scudder advocates. Roosevelt suggests letting Maxwell operate under the advice of Scudder, and that William should back Maxwell up when appropriate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

William Emlen Roosevelt tells President Roosevelt that he and Edith have been on his mind since hearing of Archibald B. Roosevelt’s sickness. He has enclosed a survey of Cove Neck as promised, and despite several errors, the layout is “very interesting” for them to have. He tells Roosevelt of the dire situation on Wall Street and the effect that the panic has had on himself and his colleagues. He discusses his visit from Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. and the dispatch he received from his son George Emlen Roosevelt, who was remorseful not speaking to Roosevelt when he was visiting Harvard. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

William Emlen Roosevelt writes President Roosevelt about annoyances with the Oyster Bay government. He concludes with an update on the family as they get ready for the holidays.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

As part of a western campaign tour, Theodore Roosevelt speaks to crowds and firms up Progressive Party structure in the area of Fargo, North Dakota, September 6, 1912. Several views from varying distances of Roosevelt greeting and speaking to crowds from rear of train; addressing large crowd from a decorated platform, apparently in a stadium; speaking from rear of train to Native American men, women, and children assembled on open plains; several long shots of crowds; medium-close silhouette of Roosevelt and three men conversing, one of whom appears to be George Emlen Roosevelt, his cousin and campaign secretary in the 1912 election.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt updates his son Kermit on his presidential campaign. He says it grows harder every week and every corrupt boss and newspaper are using slander to bring him down. He also says it has been hard to organize the new party with hardly any money. He lists the people who have been of great help to him. Roosevelt mentions being very proud of Kermit going out in the world to work.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-10-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit who is in Lisbon, Portugal, learning Portuguese. Roosevelt reminisces about their African hunting trip and says he is hoarse and dirty from making campaign speeches. He does not think he will win the presidential election but says this is the most satisfactory campaign he has ever had.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-09-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt consulted with George Emlen Roosevelt and it is clear that Theodore Roosevelt would not grant an interview to journalist Pinci but Pinci was free to compile an article from Roosevelt’s speeches and writings. However, Pinci altered Theodore Roosevelt’s past speeches to make it appear that Pinci had conducted an interview. Harper’s has been contacted and told that no interview took place.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-16

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary returns a manuscript that Charles F. Clarke sent to Roosevelt. He thanks Clarke on Roosevelt’s behalf and explains that Roosevelt has seen it but was unable to read it due to his schedule. The secretary explains that Clarke’s letter was separated from the manuscript when Roosevelt’s mail was forwarded from Oyster Bay to the Progressive Headquarters and apologizes for the mix-up.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-17

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses the pictures that Roosevelt likes best and includes instructions to Mr. Burgess as to how many copies are to be made.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-23

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt was gratified and touched by William Merriam Chadbourne’s letter. Roosevelt is also proud to receive a letter right before Chadbourne’s departure. Chadbourne and George Roosevelt are showing loyalty to “our principles.” If there is a call for volunteers, Roosevelt and his sons will follow in their footsteps.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Language

English

President Roosevelt thanks his cousin William Emlen Roosevelt for the birthday wishes. He says he does not mind being fifty, and is happy with his life so far. He hopes that he will see William and his son George Emlen Roosevelt on the train to Long Island City for the election. Roosevelt believes that Charles Evans Hughes and William H. Taft will win their elections.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt sternly rebukes Theodore Andrea Cook, both for the offensive language in the letter he sent, and for the actions of the English officials in the 1908 Olympics. Roosevelt is especially angry about the disqualification of John C. Carpenter from the 400 meter run on what he believes are false accusations of fouling the English athlete Wyndham Halswelle. Conversely, in the marathon, the Italian Dorando Pietri was initially declared the winner over American Johnny Hayes, despite blatant violations of the rules. For the sake of maintaining good relations with England, Roosevelt does not wish for this letter to be made public, and has warned American athletes and managers not to openly criticize the officials. However, he wants it to be made clear that he does not approve of what happened.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells William Emlen Roosevelt that the enclosed memorandum explains itself. Roosevelt offers his congratulations to George Emlen Roosevelt and Harold F. Hadden for their performance at their track meet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt updates his cousin William Emlen Roosevelt on Archibald B. Roosevelt’s health. He expresses his concern about the situation going on in the business world. He notes that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Archibald will not be going on the trip down south. He asks William to give him notice when William decides to visit. He expresses relief that William warned Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. about business. He is disappointed that he did not see William’s son, George Emlen Roosevelt, at Harvard, but notes that he did not see much of his son, Theodore, either.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells his son, Kermit Roosevelt, about the medical procedure his brother, Theodore Roosevelt, had done on his right eye. It was a painful operation, but Ted “stood the knife as mighty few people can stand it.” Roosevelt is sorry Kermit plans to leave Groton early to go to Harvard, but says that if Kermit’s mind is made up he will not refuse him. He warns, however, that Ted has not done well at Harvard this year, which Roosevelt attributes to doing the same sort of plan Kermit now hopes to pursue, graduating from Groton early in order to begin college. Roosevelt will look into getting a tutor for Kermit, but warns that he will have to make up his mind to work as hard as he possibly can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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

President Roosevelt tells his cousin Emlen Roosevelt that he wrote to him what he did to try to head off possible accusations that he was “acting for a go-between for a company in which my cousin was interested and the War Department.” He tells Roosevelt that he is working on the post office matter that Dr. McLane is concerned with, but wishes that McLane would contact Congressman Hill himself. Roosevelt wishes he could hear about Roosevelt’s sons, and comments on how his own family is doing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

After an uncomfortable talk with Comptroller of Currency William Barret Ridgely, President Roosevelt asks William Emlen Roosevelt for any information about the character and quality of Charles A. Hanna and Ridgely’s brother, Edward Ridgely, who have been accused of inefficiency and drunkenness.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919