Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Lynch
Theodore Roosevelt writes Colonel Lynch on the topic of tyranny of the machine and special privilege.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-08
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Social classes--Political aspects
Letter from Ansley Wilcox to Theodore Roosevelt
Ansley Wilcox urges President Roosevelt to use moderation in handling the current financial crisis, “with all earnestness and friendliness.” Many of Roosevelt’s friends and supporters may not say so as loudly, but they agree with a recent speech by Edward Morse Shepard which was very critical of Roosevelt’s handling of the financial crisis. While he understands the need to punish wrongdoers, Wilcox fears that too much change at once will strain the business and social affairs of the country. He warns that statements made by Roosevelt and his associates have intensified feelings of social unrest, undermining public confidence in financial institutions.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-11-05
President Roosevelt
In a draft of an article which appeared in French in the journal Revue Politique et Parlementaire, Barrett Wendell describes President Roosevelt’s character and life story in terms of the American ideal. While born into wealth and position, Roosevelt worked strenuously for the good of the country. His election to the presidency shows that American democracy is not tyrannical, and recognizes excellence wherever it is found.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-02-25
Letter from J. G. Wood to Philander C. Knox
J. G. Wood discusses the selection and appointment of judges for the United States District Court of Kansas. Wood notes two factions of the Republican party in Kansas, one led by Cyrus Leland, the other those opposed to “bossism.” Wood mentions a dispatch meant for Washington, D.C., sent by Dell Keizer of the Daily Herald of Topeka. He also admonishes Charles B. Smith while praising United States District Attorney John S. Dean of Kansas.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-14