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President Roosevelt apologizes to Edith Greenough Wendell for not being able to go to Jamestown Island to attend the Jamestown Church celebration. He is scheduled to be at the Exposition and the church is too far away to be able to make it on the day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-15
President Roosevelt will try to organize his schedule in order to do the dedication that Mrs. Wendall requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-09
C. Brook Johnston writes to President Roosevelt that Grover Cleveland will consider serving as president of the Jamestown Exposition and Henry St. George Tucker will be vice president. Roosevelt’s interest greatly encouraged Cleveland to consider participating.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-17
The president of the Jamestown Exposition welcomes President Roosevelt, the Presidential party, and gathered guests at the Jamestown Exposition
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-05-24
President Roosevelt and his party look on as the president of the Jamestown Exposition opens the proceedings with his address
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-05-13
President Roosevelt in a top hat accompanied by men in top hats and bowler hats. The back of the stereograph contains an excerpt from Roosevelt’s address at the Jamestown Exposition.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-10-10
President Roosevelt dismisses what three Democrats from Virginia have said about him during this campaign, noting that they are deliberately twisting his words and lying. He thanks J. M. Goodier for sending the editorial in the Richmond News-Leader, and asks if he knows the editor. He would like to have Goodier and the editor to visit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-02
President Roosevelt explains to Major General Frederick Dent Grant that he has already had to refuse an invitation from Exposition President Henry St. George Tucker. He has other engagements after his visit, so he has to return to Washington immediately. He appreciates Grant’s invitation, however.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-28
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit Roosevelt about the family’s activities on their trip to Jamestown, Virginia, for the Ter-centennial Exposition. Roosevelt enjoyed the fleet review, gave a speech to open the celebration, and attended a dinner hosted by Henry St. George Tucker. The family also visited three plantations on the James River: Shirley, Westover, and Brandon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-29
Lyon Gardiner Tyler sends President Roosevelt a copy of his new book on Williamsburg, Virginia with pleasure. It includes a chapter on William and Mary College, which Roosevelt expressed kind sentiments about during a luncheon they both attended. Tyler would appreciate if Roosevelt could take the time to write a commendation for the book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-15
Promotional postcard for the Jamestown Exposition, 1907. Postcard features a color illustration of the landing of John Smith and three round, black, and white portraits of President Roosevelt, Henry St. George Tucker, President of the Exposition Company, and Fitzhugh Lee, late President of the Exposition Company. It is indicated that Roosevelt will open the Exposition on April 26, 1907.
1906
This color postcard features text from the proclamation issued by President Roosevelt announcing the celebration of the Jamestown Ter-centennial Exposition in 1907. The postcard also features portraits of Roosevelt and six other politicians involved with the event.
1905-03-29
Albert Shaw has been unable to visit Washington, D.C., because of an illness. He recommends his friend, Henry St. George Tucker, for a Virginia district judgeship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08
Senator Lodge encloses a letter from General Draper regarding the appointment of Henry St. George Tucker as a judge in Virginia. Lodge also encloses his reply. He believes the appointment of a Democrat, such as Tucker, is currently doubtful when there are suitable Republicans available.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-17
Senator Lodge has received General Draper’s letter along with the copy of the letter recommending the appointment of Judge Tucker. Lodge believes President Roosevelt’s goal is to appoint Republicans in the South when there are suitable candidates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-17
John S. Wise suggests Henry St. George Tucker as a possible successor to the “hopelessly ill” Judge John Paul, the United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-12
William F. Draper encloses a letter he sent to President Roosevelt regarding an appointment for Henry St. George Tucker. If Senator Lodges approves of appointing Tucker, Draper hopes he can use his influence with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-14