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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward G. Riggs

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward G. Riggs

Theodore Roosevelt explains to Edward G. Riggs that he is the “heartiest kind of an advocate of the merchant marine,” but he believes that for the seamen to be well treated, the American merchant ship must be in condition, as well. For the ships to be maintained adequately, it requires making it possible for them to run profitably. Roosevelt is glad Riggs liked his speech, and he looks forward to reading the enclosures.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-01-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Theodore Roosevelt writes that Senator Lodge acted rightly in the Taft matter and he should not worry. Roosevelt did not want his friend Cal (probably John Callan O’Laughlin) to promote something Roosevelt would have to deny. Roosevelt thinks Lodge will like his article the following month in which he “goes for the German-Americans.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919