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Uncle Sam (Symbolic character)

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U.S.: “Take these and let’s see how strenuous you CAN be.”

U.S.: “Take these and let’s see how strenuous you CAN be.”

Uncle Sam hands President Roosevelt a “New Broom” and a “New Axe” in order to clean up a path which is labeled “Scandal.” The path leads to the door of the U.S. Post Office, and hanging from a tack on the door is a sign that reads “Department of Spoils.” Uncle Sam has a very upset look on his face and is drawn nearly twice as tall as President Roosevelt. Roosevelt is depicted as a short, round man in his Rough Rider outfit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-06

Creator(s)

Bush, Charles Green, 1842-1909

Letter from Louisa Lee Schuyler to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Louisa Lee Schuyler to Theodore Roosevelt

Louisa Lee Schuyler writes an encouraging and admiring letter to President Roosevelt. She and her sister will set sail soon from Europe to return to the United States, after an absence of sixteen months. She recalls that at her last meeting with Roosevelt, he feared being “shelved” as Vice President and was considering studying for the bar. Schuyler describes the universal sympathy expressed by the British at the time of President McKinley’s assassination. She expresses anxiety about Roosevelt’s carriage accident and hopes to find him well when she returns.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-30

Creator(s)

Schuyler, Louisa Lee