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Columbia University President Butler transcribes a letter from a Republican Party member who was very impressed by the way President Roosevelt and his staff handled the recent election. Speeches by John Hay and Elihu Root were particularly effective.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-23
The writer describes President Roosevelt’s successful peace conference between Japan and Russia in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A poem about the conference is included at the end of the article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-14
Theodore Roosevelt wishes Edgar A. Knapp and his wife “God-speed” on the evening before the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt thanks C. C. Pickering for his most recent letter. Roosevelt commented on the “wonderful result” in Lancaster, Ohio, and Pickering’s role in its success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
President Roosevelt thanks Consul-General Gottschalk for his letter and wishes him success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-15
Theodore Roosevelt is delighted to hear about William T. Hornaday’s success, although he was sorry to also hear his comments about the Boone and Crockett Club. Roosevelt compliments Hornaday’s work, and offers his support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-10-25
President Roosevelt congratulates George Gray and the International Arbitration Conference and expresses his hopes for success and peace among the nations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-03
President Roosevelt values J. M. Studebaker’s letter and read it to his sons. He would be a proud and happy father if his children follow Studebaker’s footsteps even in only a small degree. The Roosevelt children will have to make their own way in the world and Roosevelt is anxious for their success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-04
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Marcus Alonzo Hanna on his triumph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-04
President Roosevelt is delighted at the news and hopes for General Rosser’s success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-12
President Roosevelt is proud of Mr. Gordon and is not surprised at his success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-01
President Roosevelt congratulates Reverend Allen and wishes him and the Epworth League success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-15
Leonard Wood congratulates President Roosevelt on negotiating peace between Japan and Russia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-30
Acting Secretary of State Loomis sends a message to President Roosevelt concerning successful efforts on the international front. Loomis mentions that Elihu Root impressed international officials, and France has strong interest in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-07
Winthrop Murray Crane believes Chairman Cortelyou is handling the situation well. Crane mentions Robert Bacon and Senator Aldrich.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-12
In an address before the Cambridge Union at Cambridge University in England, Theodore Roosevelt talks about two kinds of success: the success that belongs to the very few who can be qualified as geniuses and the success that is open to everyone else if one tries very hard and very often to develop one’s talents. Roosevelt also touches on the historic ties between his alma mater, Harvard University, and Cambridge, and he talks about the need to reform American football and make it more like the game of rugby.
A photograph of Roosevelt speaking with the Mayor of Texline, Texas, supplements the text.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1910-05-26
Five quotations from Theodore Roosevelt, dating from 1900 to 1911, on the topic of success. Roosevelt says that success comes from sacrifice; that material well-being should not be the only mark of success; and that the best success in life comes from having made the world a better place.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1900-1911
In this cancelled draft of a letter, Theodore Roosevelt congratulates someone on their success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-07
President Roosevelt addresses a crowd in Ellis, Kansas. He compares the modern Kansas with what he remembers from his prior travels. He congratulates the citizens on their prosperity and citizenship. Roosevelt also discusses character and its relation to the Civil War, as well as the law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-02
President Roosevelt speaks at a banquet given by the Palace Hotel and the citizens of San Francisco. He is pleased by the unity of the country and his visit to California. He remarks on their prosperity and future, character, and the law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-12