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Letter from Sir W. Laird Clowes to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Sir W. Laird Clowes to Theodore Roosevelt

W. Laird Clowes expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and is confident in President Roosevelt’s leadership. He hopes that the Roosevelt administration will improve relations between the English speaking countries. The world’s “liberty, civilization, and good government” depend on cooperation between Great Britain and the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-15

Creator(s)

Clowes, W. Laird (William Laird), Sir, 1856-1905

Letter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter to Theodore Roosevelt

“A Young Husband” expresses sympathy at the death of William McKinley and congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. He knows that Roosevelt will support the prosperity of the Anglo-Saxon race and the common bonds between the United States and Great Britain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-15

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Seth Low expresses his sympathy at the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He is shocked that Americans of his age have seen three presidents shot. Low expects Vice President Roosevelt to accept his new duties, even if they are temporary, with “high-minded and patriotic spirit.” However, he warns against speaking to the press as public figures who do so are not taken seriously.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-07

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916

Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

Curtis Guild expresses his sympathy for Vice President Roosevelt after the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He is proud of the way Roosevelt has handled the crisis and commends him for not allowing the police to treat Leon Czolgosz “like a wonder.” Guild thinks Czolgosz should be treated like “vermin” only good for the “muck heap.” There were prayers across the country for McKinley and Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-08

Creator(s)

Guild, Curtis, 1860-1915