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Letter from James Timothy Flint to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Timothy Flint to Theodore Roosevelt

James Timothy Flint knows that Theodore Roosevelt admired the work of his grandfather Timothy Flint, and wonders if Roosevelt has read John E. Kirkpatrick’s account of the elder Flint’s life. Flint also hopes that Roosevelt will provide a quotation or positive review for his forthcoming book of “Reminiscences,” which largely related to the Texas frontier during the Civil War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-11

Creator(s)

Flint, James Timothy, 1849-1924

Roosevelt did greater Nashville in three hours and still lives

Roosevelt did greater Nashville in three hours and still lives

In the first vignette–“Teddy lands at Union Station”–President Roosevelt greets the “reception” committee and a crowd of people saying, “De-lighted!” A railroad worker says, “He done forgot mah tip!” In the second vignette–“He was escorted (?) to the waiting machine”–Roosevelt and the reception committee run to the car which has two people in it. One says, “Ain’t y’ goin’ t’ wait for th’ committee?” In the third vignette–“Decides to take charge of the auto himself during the parade”–Roosevelt passes crowds of people, driving quickly as the reception committee hold on in the back. In the fourth vignette–“And ends the day with a speech and a little real Tennessee barbecue at the Hermitage”–Roosevelt says to a crowd of people, “I am de-lighted with your city–” and “Yes–a little more barbecue please–” In the final vignette, a dog labeled “Duke” pants and says, “I’m all in!” Roosevelt’s train disappears into the distance, and four pair of pants remain on the ground.

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund

President Roosevelt regrets that he is unable to attend the meeting of the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund. He is very interested in the appropriations of a fund for the School in Nashville and believes there should be no further delays on the part of the trustees. Roosevelt had the opportunity to visit the school grounds and feels that swift action will help “build enlightened sentiment and good citizenship in the South.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Silas McBee

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Silas McBee

President Roosevelt is disappointed by Luke Lea’s letter sent to him by Silas McBee. While the president is pleased about what Lea says regarding Roosevelt’s attitude concerning “social equality,” the president has concerns about several other portions in Lea’s letter. Roosevelt disagrees with almost everything Lea says about politics in Tennessee. First, the president has tried to appoint good leaders, even if they have not been Republicans, something Lea thinks Roosevelt is not doing. Second, Lea believes men should be allowed to hold office no matter what their color, another policy Roosevelt has already been pursuing. Finally, Roosevelt says the campaign buttons in question had the opposite effect Lea mentioned. The president tells Abbott he can show Lea Roosevelt’s letter if he wishes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Hilary E. Howse, et al., to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hilary E. Howse, et al., to Theodore Roosevelt

Hilary E. Howse, as well as several other prominent Tennessee politicians and institutions, endorse and echo Mattie Dorris in inviting Theodore Roosevelt to visit Nashville and deliver a lecture on behalf of the Girls Christian Home.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-25

Creator(s)

Howse, Hilary E. (Hilary Ewing), 1866-1938; Hooper, Ben W., 1870-1957; Nashville Board of Trade

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Pearl Wight to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Pearl Wight to Theodore Roosevelt

Pearl Wight tells President Roosevelt that his Nashville speech, in combination with other recent speeches, gives a clear outline of Roosevelt’s policies and should help the public understand he is not responsible for the current financial situation. Wight has met with Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou about taking up the leadership of the Internal Revenue Service, but feels he is unable during this time of economic crisis due to his many business interests. Nevertheless, Wight wants to be updated on the situation as it unfolds and is looking forward to seeing Roosevelt in December.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-23

Creator(s)

Wight, Pearl, 1844-1920