Your TR Source

Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925

45 Results

Letter from William A. Coffin to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William A. Coffin to Theodore Roosevelt

William A. Coffin wishes to reinforce John La Farge’s request to loan John Singer Sargent’s portrait of President Roosevelt for an exhibition by the Society of American Artists. The Society will need the painting delivered by the end of next week and will cover insurance for the portrait up to a valuation of $2,500. In addition, he guarantees the “place of honor” for the portrait at the exhibition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-07

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry White thanks President Roosevelt for his consideration of White for an ambassadorship to Italy, thinking that he can be beneficial in this service because of his ability to speak Italian. White’s son Jack is going to Harvard for his examination and White hopes he goes into public service. White also writes about the painting of Roosevelt’s portrait by John Sargent. He thinks that Roosevelt was right not to let Alice Roosevelt go to London. White also discusses Danish policy. He finishes by noting his intention to visit in September or October.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-21