United States. Congress

Letter from Alfred L. Hutchinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Alfred L. Hutchinson sends Theodore Roosevelt a second copy of his book, The Limit of Wealth, to showcase the many things he said in his book that are now happening. Hutchinson handed a book to William H. Taft, and after becoming president, Taft enacted the corporation tax, which is something Hutchinson advocated for. Now Roosevelt is writing about the inheritance tax law, which is a step toward Hutchinson’s suggestion that there should be no limits on wealth, but that wealth should be redistributed after death.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Letter from Frank E. Barney to Theodore Roosevelt

Frank E. Barney asks Theodore Roosevelt to grant him a favor and using Roosevelt’s influence to get Barney a special act of Congress which would allow him to receive his pension. Barney gives examples of his patriotism such as singing patriotic songs and naming his son after Abraham Lincoln. Barney hopes Roosevelt can help him because even though he made mistakes, he has spent a lot of time making up for them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Letter from S. B. Cooper to Theodore Roosevelt

S. B. Cooper invites Theodore Roosevelt to be his guest at the annual dinner for the New York Southern Society. Cooper lists the speakers and other notable guests, including Texians, which he says must be spelled with an “i”. Cooper reminds Roosevelt he was a member of Congress when Roosevelt was President and has always been an admirer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

President Taft and the Republican Party

Samuel Strasbourger writes of the importance of this moment when President Taft has called a special session of Congress to deal with tariffs, reciprocity, and other big issues facing the nation. Strasbourger believes the Republican Party can continue to make the country and its people prosperous if they stick to Republican principles. Taft will need to continue to be firm and courageous, willing to be vilified to do what is right for the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-05

Concentration in industry

Charles Richard Van Hise speaks of the nuances present in monopolies and unrestricted competition in the American economy. Van Hise gives the railroads system as an example of successful use of commissions with no price competition. His thesis proposes there can be great economic advantage to maintain a concentration of industry and therefore those corporations should not be broken up by enforcing the Sherman Act. Instead, commissions should be created to determine prices and Van Hise provides a list of powers these commissions should have and how to achieve success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt reports that he is struggling to get his two treaties ratified by the Senate and has stopped his broad-sword and single-stick play in favor of riding and walking. He hopes that Billings will allow Kermit and Ted to start home Saturday evening since Roosevelt is leaving for his western tour right after the Senate adjourns.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-03-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt reports to his son Kermit on playing single-stick with General Wood and chopping trees with James Rudolph Garfield and Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt is having a terrific time trying to get things through Congress. Roosevelt also talks about playing with Archie and Quentin.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-01-17

Letter from John Allison to Theodore Roosevelt

John Allison examines Richard Olney’s article on the constitutionality of the United States Congress delegating control of railroad operations and rates to a commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10

Points for an article for the Outlook on “Why we need a Republican Congress”

An article, written by Richard Barry, discussing why a Republican Congress is needed. This copy includes Theodore Roosevelt’s handwritten edits.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-09-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Barry

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Richard Barry to discuss Congress’s support of the war.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-10-11

Suffrage limitations in the South

The editorial writer claims that northern newspapers have not presented an accurate account of suffrage in the South. The article discusses how the requirements for voting registration will “disfranchise only the ignorant and the thriftless negroes.” The author notes that there may be some areas where black citizens meeting these qualifications are still refused the vote. He argues that “the remedy for this condition…is not the repeal of the Constitution, but the just and equable enforcement of the Constitution.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-12

Letter fragment to Lawrence F. Abbott

A fragment of a letter to The Outlook editor Lawrence F. Abbott regarding a letter to Minnesota farmer Peter Shipman and the Postal Savings Bank Bill. The signature on the letter is illegible and there is no date.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Henry Barry

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased and not amused by the reports and its parts marked by Thomas Henry Barry. Roosevelt shames Congress for not allowing vacancies to be filled and criticizes who they sometimes nominate for their positions. He sends regards to Ellen Bestor Barry.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joel Elias Spingarn

President Roosevelt looks forward to receiving the books from Joel Elias Spingarn. Although Roosevelt believes in the need for the participation of scholars in government, he can not write a letter for Spingarn in regards to his candidacy for Congress because it would then require him to write letters for many other candidates. Instead, he suggests that Spingarn have a friend meet with Roosevelt who would then be able to convey the idea of Roosevelt’s feeling about having scholars participate in government with the voters of Spingarn’s district.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles F. Mellish

President Roosevelt would write for Representative Edwin Denby if he were to write for anyone, as Denby was a productive member of Congress. Unfortunately, Roosevelt can not make any exceptions without causing jealousy among other candidates for Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hamilton Fish

President Roosevelt accepts Assistant United States Treasurer Fish’s resignation. Ordinarily Roosevelt would regret receiving such a letter, but in this case he is sure Fish will continue to serve excellently while in Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles A. Stillings

President Roosevelt sends Public Printer Stillings the Manual of Style, Government Printing Office, Secretary of State. The binding style is uncalled for and he demands that except for any specific requests from Congress, it will no longer be used for such “routine” books.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-02

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Nathan Bijur

President Roosevelt hopes Nathan Bijur will accept the nomination to run for Congress to represent the East Side District of New York City.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles D. Walcott

President Roosevelt writes to Charles D. Walcott, chairman of the Commission on Reorganization of Scientific Work, asking for his and the committees further suggestions on the plan for a reorganization of the Department of the Interior into a Department of Health and Education, in light of the proposal from the Committee of One Hundred on National Health. Roosevelt details specific departments that will be reorganized and explains that this will be a part of his message to congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Victor Howard Metcalf

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Navy Metcalf to prepare new battleship plans to be discussed by a select group of officers in anticipation of presenting specific requests for appropriation to Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15