Roosevelt, Martha Bulloch, 1835-1884 Archives - Page 7 of 7

Minister who married Roosevelt’s parents

If President Roosevelt visits Roswell, Georgia, the home of his mother’s family, he may be able to meet the minister that married his parents, Reverend James Bulloch Dunwody. Roosevelt’s parents, Martha Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt, were married in Roswell, Georgia, on December 18, 1853. Even though the marriage took place in Georgia, it was recorded in South Carolina, where the preacher’s parish was located.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from James Alfred Hoyt to George B. Cortelyou

James Alfred Hoyt encloses two newspaper articles related to President Roosevelt’s mother. Mrs. Baker, one of Martha Bulloch Roosevelt’s bridesmaids, is still living in Roswell, Georgia, and Hoyt suggests Roosevelt visit her if he travels to the South.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-12

Creator(s)

Hoyt, James Alfred, 1837-1904

Letter from Thomas Lloyd Owens to Douglas Robinson

Thomas Lloyd Owens is interested in applying as collector of customs at the port of Savannah, Georgia. Owens is a Democrat but has the support of the business community. He will apply if it can be assured that President Roosevelt will see his application. Owens’s family was friendly with Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and one of his relatives secured the appointment of Roosevelt’s uncle, James Dunwody Bulloch, to the Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-14

Creator(s)

Owens, Thomas Lloyd, 1870-1925

Letter from Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt, President Roosevelt’s aunt, congratulates him on his succession to the presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Elizabeth Norris Emlen, 1825-1912

Letter from Edgar Austin Angier to Theodore Roosevelt

Edgar Austin Angier had a long conversation with Mrs. George Pond who knew President Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and John Elliott, in her youth. She spoke very affectionately of both of them and Angier believes it will cheer her up to know that he has written to Roosevelt about her connection to him. Angier is reminded of a poem and concludes with a stanza by Robert Burns.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

Creator(s)

Angier, Edgar Austin, 1851-1936

Letter from Nannie Jackson to Theodore Roosevelt

Nannie Jackson was the nurse of President Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. She is proud to have been associated with the Roosevelt family. Jackson’s nephew, Abraham Hill, is an applicant for surveyor of customs at the Port of Atlanta and she requests Roosevelt’s help with the appointment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-30

Creator(s)

Jackson, Nannie

Letter from C. A. Dunwody to Theodore Roosevelt

C. A. Dunwody grew up with President Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and is proud to see Roosevelt succeed to the presidency. Dunwody sends good wishes and believes that Roosevelt’s southern and northern heritage will help bring the country together.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-25

Creator(s)

Dunwody, C. A.

Letter from Joshua Thomas to Theodore Roosevelt

Joshua Thomas encloses an article claiming that President Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, refused to lower the Confederate flag. He would like to know if the article is based in fact.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-23

Creator(s)

Thomas, Joshua

Letter from Marie Mensing to Theodore Roosevelt

Marie Mensing reminisces about having known President Roosevelt and his family when he was a boy. She hopes Roosevelt will take action not only to punish President William McKinley’s assassin but also stop “the wholesale murders of rulers which has become so common of late years.” To Mensing, electrocution does not sufficiently punish the murder of a nation’s ruler, as that is the penalty for “ordinary murder.” She also expresses concern for the recent displacement of the American ambassador to Germany when the house he was living in was sold by the former owner. She urges Roosevelt to ensure that America owns property in the cities where the nation will be represented so the ambassadors are ensured of secure housing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-24

Creator(s)

Mensing, Marie, 1848-1924

Letter from M. F. Govan to Theodore Roosevelt

M. F. Govan suggests that President Roosevelt visit Roswell, Georgia, the home of Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. It has been a long time since there was a president with “Southern blood” and Roosevelt should get to know his own people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-20

Creator(s)

Govan, M. F.

Telegram from Clark Howell to Theodore Roosevelt

Clark Howell congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. Roosevelt will receive a cordial welcome when he visits Georgia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-16

Creator(s)

Howell, Clark, 1863-1936

Letter from Ernest L. Bergstrom to Theodore Roosevelt

Ernest L. Bergstrom offers his assistance during Vice President Roosevelt’s visit to Georgia in November. He suggests a visit to the childhood home of Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and a deer hunt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-05

Creator(s)

Bergstrom, Ernest L., 1871-1934

Letter from Anna Bulloch Gracie to Archibald Gracie

Anna Bulloch Gracie thanks Archibald Gracie for his condolences on the loss of Martha (Mittie) Bulloch Roosevelt and Alice Lee Roosevelt. The deaths were so sudden and unexpected that the whole family, and most especially Theodore Roosevelt, has much to bear.