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Theodore Roosevelt found Charles C. Bull’s letter interesting in every respect. He does not want to be nominated. Bull’s talk with John Avery McIlhenny amused Roosevelt. He comments on his average drinking habits and responds to Andrew B. Hammond’s charges that he was not at the Battle of San Juan Hill and drinks heavily.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
Albert J. Beveridge is traveling to speaking engagements in Montana and California. Beveridge believes that Theodore Roosevelt will win in Massachusetts but if not, he quotes Ulysses S. Grant before the Battle of Shiloh, “never mind we will lick them tomorrow.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-30
Frederick Dent Grant asks if Theodore Roosevelt would consider meeting with his childhood friend, Dr. Herman Canfield, who would like to speak with Roosevelt about personal matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-17
Joseph W. Rich believes he may be able to shed some additional light on the Battle of Shiloh for Theodore Roosevelt, and sends him a copy of a paper on the topic. He would be pleased to hear any feedback that Roosevelt cares to give.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-04
Illinois Governor Richard Yates wants President Roosevelt to express to Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois and Representative Joseph Gurney Cannon that Yates is Roosevelt’s friend. Cullom and Cannon, among others, are conspiring to stop delegates from supporting Yates in the Illinois Republican State Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-22
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Albert T. McNeal appeals to Stuyvesant Fish to write to President Roosevelt or Secretary of War Taft on his behalf. McNeal would like to be appointed to the Shiloh Park Commission. He names numerous mutual friends who can vouch for him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-15
In a military policy speech given before a group of soldiers and veterans of the American Civil War and Spanish-American War, President Roosevelt stresses the need for preparedness. He says the borders of the United States, once separated from Europe and Asia by the vast oceans, have been brought closer to potential threats by modern naval technology. He insists that the United States, now a world power, must become very engaged in international affairs, ready to back up words with action, and he affirms his belief in the Monroe Doctrine. For the army, he believes in small but strong regular National Guard units which can train up and lead a larger volunteer force in the event of war. He believes this would be impossible for the navy, however, as it takes years to build warships and train sailors on the “highly specialized work” of operating them; Roosevelt feels that the warcraft and crews prepared in time of peace would be the factor on which success would rest. He concludes with anecdotes and a message on the need for citizens and soldiers to do their duty every day and not just in moments of glory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-23