Root, Elihu, 1845-1937

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-02-19

Creator(s)

Gleason, Patrick J. (Patrick Jerome), 1844-1901

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-11

Creator(s)

Cooper, Charles L. (Charles Lawrence), 1845-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

In a letter to Governor General Taft, President Roosevelt expresses his admiration for certain members of the Senate with whom he has been able to work to pass legislation through Congress, but he also makes clear his frustration with others, including those from his home state of New York. Roosevelt concedes that the administration failed to pass tariff relief for the Philippines, and he hopes that Taft will take up the post of Secretary of War when Elihu Root leaves the position.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1903-03-19

Michelle A. Krowl of the Library of Congress presents twenty items from the library’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection. The material, consisting of twelve letters, four other documents, three political cartoons, and a campaign poster, encompass the years 1884 to 1934. Twelve of the documents were penned by Roosevelt, and Krowl provides context and background for each item while including quotes from the document in her description. The twenty items are preceded by a short introductory essay by Krowl which includes two photographs of the Library of Congress.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

In a letter to his friend and novelist Owen Wister, President Roosevelt reviews his recently won election victory in the presidential contest of 1904. Roosevelt highlights some of the accomplishments of his first term and notes that his Democratic opponent, Alton B. Parker, proved to be a poor candidate. Roosevelt expresses gratitude for members of his Cabinet, and he believes that he won the election because of the support of ordinary citizens.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1904-11-19

Pearl Wight encourages J. R. Thornton to amend the Arbitration Treaty Bill with Senator Elihu Root’s amendment and then pass it because it will be able to prevent many wars in the future. Wight compares international arbitration to businessmen settling their disputes with compromise rather than long lawsuits.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-12-17

Creator(s)

Smith, George L., 1864-

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

This pamphlet is a long list of reasons why someone should vote for Theodore Roosevelt to be president and continue the prosperity the Republican Party has brought to the United States over the last seven years. The author lists Roosevelt’s fearlessness, loyalty, and patriotism among other personal qualities. Deeds such as securing the Panama Canal, improving the Army and Navy, and his work for the workingman are also included.

Comments and Context

In his letter to Theodore Roosevelt, John O. Haynie says he printed thousands of this leaflet and distributed them in several states during Roosevelt’s campaign for president. Haynie sends it to Roosevelt in 1911 but it was probably created in 1904.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

President Roosevelt discusses literature and a visit from his friends from North Dakota, the Sewall family and Mrs. Dow and her son. He lists all the attractions they saw in Washington, D.C., and who they met. Roosevelt relates that he has a cold but is very busy, and met the new French ambassador.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-02-08

Draft of a speech prepared by Theodore Roosevelt to deliver before the 1912 Republican Convention in Chicago, Illinois. He believes the nominating votes have been fixed in President Taft’s favor and refuses to accept any nomination from the convention. Roosevelt announces he will run on a progressive platform.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-06

William Stephen Devery and a saloon known as “the pump” have returned to the Democratic party with fanfare. Although the article points out that Devery had previously been removed from the Democratic party, his return has been greeted warmly by high-ranking party officials including Thomas Taggart and Norman Edward Mack. Other articles on this page include commentary on vice presidential candidate Henry Gassaway Davis’s age, the delay in the opening of the subway system, and the inspection of the boat, the Grand Republic.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-03

President Roosevelt found Senator Lodge’s letter to Richard Olney to convey a true mastery of language. Enclosed are letters that will allow for a full understanding of the scandal concerning Laura A. Hull Morris, and Roosevelt will also have information for Lodge about the Brownsville incident. Roosevelt has just given William Sturgis Bigelow the first of the five dollar gold pieces.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-01

President Roosevelt writes to Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee regarding T. Coleman Du Pont, head of the National Republican Committee Bureau of Campaign Speakers. Roosevelt believes Du Pont’s resignation would have had a better effect if it had happened when initially suggested. He instructs Hitchcock to guard against the opposition’s use of the situation in their campaign and explains the differences in the seemingly similar cases of Du Pont and Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell. There has been distressing feedback from New York State, especially concerning the renomination of Governor Charles Evans Hughes and the dissatisfaction of the labor crowd, and Roosevelt outlines persons who should be brought in to assist with securing New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-26

President Roosevelt thanks Lucius Nathan Littauer for his letter and says he will bring up the situation with Secretary of State Elihu Root.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-25

President Roosevelt agrees with William H. Taft’s view on tariffs but advises him to tread lightly and cautiously on all policy matters. Roosevelt also advises that Taft resist any attempts by George Barnsdale Cox to push him into the wrong positions, but that he remain on good terms, to avoid coming off as Governor Charles Evans Hughes does. Roosevelt advocates that Taft act as he did when in similar positions, avoiding conflict but fighting when necessary. Roosevelt believes he has taken a good shot at William Jennings Bryan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-24

President Roosevelt explains to Charles H. Betts that he and Secretary of State Elihu Root knew it was crucial that they fight for the renomination of New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes, and he is glad Betts has come around on the topic. Now Roosevelt feels they must work on the larger ticket.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-21

President Roosevelt will make the changes suggested by Rear Admiral Winslow and has instructed the Navy Department to heed his advice regarding the battleships.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

President Roosevelt explains to Pearl Wight that he tried to convince William H. Taft and the rest of the cabinet to prevent William Jennings Bryan from causing issues with the bank deposit situation. Both Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root have responded to Bryan in The Outlook. His banking plan would be deeply problematic, as is evidenced by the failed attempt at a similar plan in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

President Roosevelt agrees with Charles A. Moore’s suggestion for E. A. Drake, and supports Moore’s action on labor. With the crisis as it is, Roosevelt feels Charles Evans Hughes is the only logical nominee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

President Roosevelt alerts William Brown McKinley, Chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee, that he will be receiving the final draft of Roosevelt’s letter, edited with assistance from Secretary of State Elihu Root, Representative J. S. Sherman, and Representative Henry C. Loudenslager.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-11