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President Roosevelt thanks Richard M. Saltonstall for his offer to have Roosevelt stay with him while in Boston. Roosevelt is looking forward to having dinner with him.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1907-01-26
Postcard featuring image of the Wilcox House in Buffalo, New York, where President Roosevelt took the oath of office following President McKinley’s death.
1907-1914
Holiday postcard with photographs of the Ansley Wilcox house and the Milburn residence. William McKinley passed away while at the Milburn residence, and President Roosevelt took the presidential oath of office at the Ansley Wilcox house.
1901-1907
Postcard illustrating President Roosevelt taking the oath of office following President McKinley’s death. A crowd is gathered at the porch area of Ansley Wilcox’s home and banners decorate the porch area.
1907-1914
Postcard featuring image of the Wilcox House in Buffalo, New York, where President Roosevelt took the oath of office upon President McKinley’s death. “9:30 a.m. Waiting for the train to Mt Pocono to see Jack. Had a fine boat trip from Detroit. Aunt Ida.”
1939-06-27
President Roosevelt took the oath of office following William McKinley’s death at the Wilcox House in Buffalo, New York.
1901
Print shows a group of men, probably President Garfield’s physicians, exiting Francklyn Cottage where Garfield died. The men hold slips of paper that state “Self Exoneration”. Three men standing on the left hold papers that state “Private Theory, Temperance Ideas, [and] Power of Prayer”. (They may represent physicians that were dismissed when Garfield appeared to be recovering).
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1881-09-28
Print shows James A. Garfield, bust portrait, facing left, in oval, with scenes from his life and death; includes verse.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1881-09-07
President Roosevelt has often thought of his father and wishes the elder Theodore Roosevelt had lived to meet his grandchildren and see his son in the White House. Roosevelt notes that at the end of his term in 1905 he will be the same age his father was upon his death. Roosevelt finds that he unconsciously attempts to model himself with his children on the way his father treated him and his siblings.
1901-10-07
President Roosevelt discusses the business problems in the country over the last three months, which he believes are a result of an overconfidence in the use of credit that cannot be solved by adjusting the banking policy. Roosevelt insists that the American currency system is strong and needs minor legislation rather than an overhaul.
1903-08-26
Commissioner Roosevelt shares his concern that First Assistant Secretary of State William Woodville Rockhill will not be able to maintain his recent promotion once the new administration takes over next year. A cabinet position accepted during an election year could be very temporary.
1896-02-17
Myron T. Herrick thanks President Roosevelt for taking time to visit with him and remarks on the courage and strength with which Roosevelt is meeting the pressures of being President. He argues that “thinking people believe in you” and will express it at the next convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-15
Randall Jones thanks President Roosevelt for all the “small things” he finds time to do even with his busy schedule.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-12
Seth Bullock agrees that President Roosevelt is “a great chief” and hopes for Roosevelt’s reelection in 1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-07
Fanny Monroe Robinson thanks President Roosevelt for the Easter card and congratulates him on the excellent work he is doing as President of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-04
J. H. Walker explains his delay in congratulating President Roosevelt on assuming the office of President and recalls his personal friendship with President McKinley. He expresses pleasure at Ted Roosevelt’s recovery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-14
Samuel Hill enjoyed his time in Washington, D.C. He compliments President Roosevelt on his success as President and Mrs. Roosevelt on her handling of the White House household.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-14
Lincoln Steffens has been assigned to write an article on the everyday business of the Presidency. He plans to be in Washington, D.C., for about a week and requests permission to interview President Roosevelt and “stand about and watch things.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-03
John Lovett hopes for President Roosevelt’s success and reelection in four years. He encloses one of his latest pictures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
Thomas Nast encourages President Roosevelt after his ascension to the presidency. He includes some newspaper clippings and sketches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901