Temperance--Societies, etc.

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Reverend Ferdinand C. Inglehart of the New York Anti-Saloon League to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Jacob A. Riis directs William Bailey Howland’s attention to an article quoting a prominent prohibitionist that Theodore Roosevelt is the least desirable presidential candidate due to “his record, public utterances, and confessed personal habits.” Riis has grown tired of these slanders and asks if action can be taken.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-12

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Clerin T. Zumwalt sends Theodore Roosevelt a prospectus outlining a temperance organization built on a wider basis than just the liquor question. He asks Roosevelt for a letter of introduction to Andrew Carnegie or another financier to help launch the movement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-11

Creator(s)

Zumwalt, Clerin T. (Clerin Thurston), 1875-1924

John V. Moylan invites Theodore Roosevelt to visit the Total Abstinence Union during their annual encampment at Syracuse, New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-17

Creator(s)

Moylan, John V., 1858-1926