Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950

Theodore Roosevelt informs Langdon P. Marvin that he is pleased to hear the elephant head has not been removed from Harvard Hall. Roosevelt is equally pleased to learn that Marvin voted for Henry L. Stimson for New York governor. He had heard a rumor that Marvin supported William Barnes. Roosevelt is sorry he cannot attend the Harvard Club of New York City’s dinner this year but plans to come next year.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt generally favors the initiative and referendum but cautions against forcing acceptance of these reforms. There is a wide range of views on these reforms, and Roosevelt wants progressive support to be broad-based before moving forward.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt believes in the importance of the cause for which they stand. The leader only matters as far as they help the cause win success. Henry L. Stimson “typified the cause of real progress.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt would attend the matter that Charles J. Bonaparte wrote to him about if he could, but is not able to make any more engagements outside of New York at the present. He knew Bonaparte would be pleased with the victory Roosevelt achieved over the ‘Old Guard.’ He does not think there is much chance of electing Henry L. Stimson, but will nevertheless do what he can for him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates hearing from Walter Butler Atterbury and tells him to contact Henry L. Stimson.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928

Language

English

Theodore Roosevelt feels out of sympathy with American public opinion. The Republican strategy to defeat President Wilson by remaining neutral regarding America’s international duty may be politically sound but Roosevelt doubts if it will be good for the country. President Wilson has received press praise for his non-partisan politics and self-defense strategy. However, Roosevelt thinks his defense plan is nonsense. Wilson continues to pursue half measures and Republicans will not argue for true preparedness. Roosevelt believes many Progressives will support Wilson but, under the circumstances, he supports the Republicans.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-01-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt explains that it is quite out of the question for him to write to Henry L. Stimson on William Seymour Edwards’ behalf.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

William Loeb sends Douglas Robinson a letter from Henry L. Stimson transmitting a draft from the estate of Lulu Grover to be deposited in Theodore Roosevelt’s account. He also asked Stimson to send Robinson the transfer tax bill for payment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-05

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

President Roosevelt was touched by Lyman Metcalfe Bass’s note. He invites Bass to a lunch he plans to host at the White House for some of the younger men in his administration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has sent Robert Means Thompson’s letter to the Department of Justice, and suggests waiting for a report from District Attorney Henry L. Stimson before acting. Roosevelt strongly advises the friends of Alfred H. Curtis to go directly to Stimson.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Attorney General Bonaparte’s letter provides President Roosevelt with a new impression of the matter that Mr. Brooker referred to in his letter, and Roosevelt says that if Bonaparte has carefully investigated the case he should go ahead with the conclusion he came to. Roosevelt directs Bonaparte to communicate with Frank H. Hitchcock if there is any politician involved in a matter related to J. Ellen Foster. He also agrees with what Bonaparte says related to a letter from Henry L. Stimson, as well as his opinion related to negotiations with Senator Jonathan Bourne in the Standard Oil matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt was very amused to receive Henry L. Stimson’s letter, and explains that he can hardly see a thing without his glasses. When Stimson approached Roosevelt on the beach, Roosevelt thought he must have been just another picnicker or vacationer, and had no idea who Stimson actually was. Roosevelt asks if Stimson and his wife could come for lunch on Saturday.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt forwards Attorney General Bonaparte a letter from United States District Attorney Henry L. Stimson on the service of Bank Examiner Edward P. Moxey. Roosevelt praises Moxey’s exceptional service, and directs that his salary be set at $25 per day.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt praises Edward P. Moxey’s exceptional service as a bank examiner, saying he has been of great help in the prosecution of several cases across the country.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Attorney General Bonaparte to finish a report regarding the conduct of secret service agent James O. Brzezinski during the trial of Oliver Spitzer, superintendent of the docks at the American Sugar Refining Company who had attempted to bribe agents. Brzezinski’s testimony was inconsistent before the Grand Jury.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Captain A. T. Mahan he is not sure if he can get Lyle E. Mahan, A. T. Mahan’s son, into office as an Assistant District Attorney. Roosevelt does, however, enclose a letter for Lyle E. Mahan to give to his friend Henry L. Stimson that may help.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Representative Parsons that he will only appoint a Republican and will not consider appointing Learned Hand.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt passes along Charles Burlingham’s note to Representative Herbert Parsons, who is also a lawyer. Assuming Roosevelt nominates Judge George Holt, he has asked Parsons to discuss the matter with District Attorney Henry Stimson and Judge Charles Hough.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Judge Holt that he is grateful there is a judge on “the Federal bench” who “not only rendered such an admirable decision, but had so admirably stated the reasons therefor.” Roosevelt is glad Holt has “such a high opinion of” New York District Attorney Henry L. Stimson.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919