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Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Sloss

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Sloss

Theodore Roosevelt forwarded Robert Sloss’s letter to Edwin Augustus Van Valkenburg who might be able to help. Roosevelt’s recent experience with the British has convinced him that they are just as foreign to Americans as the Germans or French. He would not recommend a British or German alliance. Roosevelt was surprised at the British reaction to his book, Fear God and Take Your Own Part, which was widely perceived as an “electioneering pamphlet.” He has provided the British with some support because they were in the right and not because of friendship or a greater sense of community.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-07