Union League Club (New York, N.Y.)

Letter from John W. Vrooman to William Loeb

Colonel Vrooman reports that the Union League Club dinner for General Albert Leopold Mills was successful, and more people were present than expected. The letters placed before the people at the dinner were from President Theodore Roosevelt, as well as General Henry Clark Corbin and General Frederick Dent Grant, whose letters are enclosed. An album containing nineteen parchment pages enclosed in a leather cover was given as a souvenir. Vrooman attaches a copy of the pages. Other souvenirs included an autographed photograph of Mills, and a blue ribbon which every person present clasped while they sang “Auld Lang Syne.” Vroonan also encloses the letter from Mills expressing his gratitude for the dinner. Finally, Vrooman is particularly delighted that the press never found out about the event, which was just meant to be “a friendly dinner to bring each other closer together and not for publication.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-06

Letter from Henry Clark Corbin to John W. Vrooman

General Corbin writes that in paying tribute to General Albert Leopold Mills, members of the Union League Club honor their better selves and compliment an efficient and honorable soldier of the Republic. Corbin tells Colonel Vrooman that he is “more than sorry” that he is unable to attend the dinner in honor of Mills.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-25

Letter from John W. Vrooman to William Loeb

Colonel Vrooman is sorry that William Loeb will not be able to attend General Albert Leopold Mills’s dinner. Vrooman writes about a variety of other social engagements with the Union League and other friends, and reports that Admiral Dewey spoke highly of Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan. In terms of politics, which he discusses “unofficially and confidentially,” Vrooman notes that he has “never seen a more chaotic condition of affairs” in New York State. Republicans must work hard to succeed because it is vital that they should win in New York this year. Vrooman feels that Senators from New York State are not adequately representing residents but rather “private interests are being placed above party and public good.” President Roosevelt is wise to make no suggestions regarding state matters, but Vrooman hopes Roosevelt’s friends will actively protect the interests of the people. In a postscript, Vrooman adds his sincere thanks for Loeb’s kindness to him when he was ill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-24

Letter from Edward Townsend Stotesbury to George B. Cortelyou

Edward Townsend Stotesbury tries to persuade Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou to convince President Roosevelt to speak at a Founders Day Anniversary dinner for the Union League in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-13

Letter from Algernon Edward Sartoris to Theodore Roosevelt

After hearing that wealthy members of the Union League Club of New York have abandoned the Republican Party and Theodore Roosevelt, Algernon Edward Sartoris decides that it is time to congratulate Roosevelt on his nomination for the upcoming election. Satoris discusses Roosevelt’s ability to gain support in New York, in spite of what has happened, and believes Roosevelt will win.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-03

Chronology January 1884 to December 1891

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Chronology October 1858 to December 1870

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Letter from Jacob Van Vechten Olcott to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Olcott has received the letter from President Roosevelt stating that in light of a statement from Representative Herbert Parsons, he should withdraw from the running to be party chairman. Olcott fears that if he withdraws, in spite of Parsons’s statement declaring his independence, it will appear to be a victory for former Governor of New York Benjamin B. Odell’s faction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-30

Scrapbook documenting the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt

Scrapbook containing an array of newspaper clippings of articles and photographs relating to the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1912

Theodore Roosevelt, Senior: A tribute

1902 printing of Proceedings of February 14, 1878, Union Club Meeting in New York City remembering the good works and character of Theodore Roosevelt, Senior. The proceedings include a review of events by William E. Dodge Jr. and a letter, read at the meeting, from Dodge to Joseph Hodges Choate.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1878

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt asks Frederick William Holls to explain matters to the Germans who are “[feeling] hot” because Roosevelt could not attend the Singers’ Festival. He would like Holls to contact him at the Union League Club. He notes that the enclosed letter should explain itself.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-06-28

Letter from Charles E. Knoblauch to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles E. Knoblauch offers to second President Roosevelt’s nomination of Lieutenant Fortescue for membership in the Union League Club.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-18

Letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Newton Bliss forwards to President Roosevelt a copy of resolutions passed at a recent meeting of the Union League Club. The resolutions urge club members to promote passage of a bill in the United States Congress to take aggressive action against anarchy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-17

Letter from Corinne Roosevelt Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson requests President Roosevelt’s opinion concerning an enclosed pamphlet from W. E. Dodge. Dodge would like to privately circulate the pamphlet to friends, including members of the Union League Club.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-24

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard asks Roosevelt to not consider his opinion on reappointing George R. Bidwell as Collector of the Port of New York. Goddard explains that due to interference on the part of Bidwell’s friends, his standing in the Union League Club is at stake and “there are other considerations of even more general importance.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-10

Letter from George S. Terry to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt has been elected an honorary member of the Union League Club of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-09

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to George B. Cortelyou

F. Norton Goddard requests that all correspondence be sent to his business address as he received two letters from President Roosevelt late because they were sent to the Union League Club.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-08

Letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss and George S. Terry

George S. Terry and Cornelius Newton Bliss request that members of the Union League Club contribute to the municipal campaign in order to “insure an honest administration of the affairs of the City of New York.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-16

Letter from Theodore Cox to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Cox requests assistance with an internal matter of the Union League Club. He thanks President Roosevelt for his willingness to help, and mentions he would not have written had he not heard that Roosevelt was a member of the New York Yacht Club. Cox asks for a short meeting with Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-02