Washington (D.C.)

Telegram from Miller Freeman to Theodore Roosevelt

Miller Freeman notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a delegation of “Southern Pacific Attorneys” left to attend a hearing in Washington, D.C. to protest against Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War, letting Lake Washington canal lock a contract. Freeman says there are no legal questions involved and left to Stimson on sound judgement. Freeman states if Roosevelt attended the hearing, he would see that the corporation is trying to block the pacific coast from the benefits of the Panama Canal, and Freeman asks Roosevelt for his help in the matter. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-17

Letter from Lyman Metcalfe Bass to Theodore Roosevelt

Lyman Metcalfe Bass thanks President Roosevelt for helping him gain access to the Republican National Convention and congratulates Roosevelt on winning the nomination. Bass also shares news of his engagement to Grace Holland before it gets formally announced.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-26

Telegram from Miller Freeman to Theodore Roosevelt

Miller Freeman notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a delegation of “Southern Pacific Attorneys” left to attend a hearing in Washington, D.C. to protest against Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War, letting Lake Washington canal lock a contract. Freeman says there are no legal questions involved and left to Stimson on sound judgement. Freeman states if Roosevelt attended the hearing, he would see that the corporation is trying to block the pacific coast from the benefits of the Panama Canal, and Freeman asks Roosevelt for his help in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-17

Letter from William L. Ward to Theodore Roosevelt

William L. Ward asks Theodore Roosevelt to indicate a time and place, such as a friend’s house, where they might talk privately, without the newspapers knowing they are meeting. Ward met with Herbert Parsons, who spoke of the possibilities of a third term, but Ward is satisfied with the results of the efforts in Washington.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Telegram from John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper

John O. Yeiser asks Frank Harper for permission to make the letters public in light of today’s developments in Washington.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Address of John Pippert

Address of John Pippert in Washington D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09

Letter from John Hooper Caffee to Theodore Roosevelt

John Hooper Caffee sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the story The man on horseback written by the editor of The Denver Times, Heulin C. O’Neill. It is about how Roosevelt saves the country when the other party leaders have failed, and feels very appropriate to the current climate. Caffee remembers Roosevelt saying he did not wish to return to any political office both when he left the White House, and more recently, but hopes he will enjoy the story regardless.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Letter from Gustavus M. Middleton to Theodore Roosevelt

Gustavus M. Middleton reminds Theodore Roosevelt he sent Roosevelt a pamphlet titled Sketches of South Carolina. Middleton also recently published an article on the Civil War in the Charleston News and Courier, and received a letter from Roosevelt. The letter and pamphlet were both sent to John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Duke of Argyll and Middleton would now like to send the Duke a good description of the White House, if Roosevelt can point him in the right direction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-04

Letter from Albert H. Walker to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert H. Walker tells Theodore Roosevelt that two powerful men hired him to draw up a bill regarding their ideas around the Sherman Act. Walker believes Roosevelt has similar views and therefore asks Roosevelt’s opinion and attaches the bill. The bill calls for the creation of the Sherman Law Commission with nine commissioners who will oversee the licensure of those engaging in trade and commerce worth over $10,000 in a day and ensure such organizations are not participating in restraint of trade. The commission will also set prices of goods bought and sold by licensees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-16

Letter from Bela Tokaji to Theodore Rooosevelt

Bela Tokaji tells Theodore Roosevelt he was astonished by the number of friends and admirers Roosevelt has in Washington, especially among newspaper men. Everyone mentions Roosevelt for the presidency. Tokaji talked with several senators but is truly a Roosevelt man and cannot be convinced otherwise.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Letter from William H. Kuhl to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Kuhl asks Theodore Roosevelt for advice regarding his life choices moving forward. He is twenty years old with a weak constitution due to asthma and would appreciate knowing whether Roosevelt would recommend setting out on his own or remaining at home.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Letter from Frank B. Kellogg to Theodore Roosevelt

Frank B. Kellogg thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the invitation to Oyster Bay and hopes to call on Roosevelt soon to discuss the current political climate. His wife, Clara May Cook Kellogg, heard of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and Kellogg hopes Edith Roosevelt has now fully recovered.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Letter from Francis Marion Wright to Theodore Roosevelt

Francis Marion Wright tells Theodore Roosevelt he is the only man who can win the Presidency and his party needs him. Wright is familiar with public sentiment and is not swayed by his friendship with Roosevelt. Roosevelt appointed Wright for two federal judgeships and Wright will never forget Roosevelt’s generous words.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-25

Less La Follette talk

Senator Robert M. La Follette will be leaving Washington soon to campaign aggressively in Ohio, William H. Taft’s home state. Public opinion has changed, indicating La Follette is not in the running for the nomination, instead Theodore Roosevelt and Taft will be the ones to fight to lead the Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Laura d’Oremieulx

President Roosevelt will miss seeing Laura d’Oremieulx Roosevelt on election day, and hopes that she will be able to take a few days off from caring for her mother to visit Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

President Roosevelt will have a Spalding football sent to Archie Roosevelt. Roosevelt says he will not make campaign speeches, and he updates Archie on Quentin Roosevelt. It is kind of Mademoiselle to say she misses the family but Roosevelt hopes she is happy. Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Karow Roosevelt have been riding, and Roosevelt has been playing tennis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Margaret McNeill

President Roosevelt was disappointed to learn that Margaret McNeill did not receive the invitation sent through Dr. Boyd. He would like to thank her for the volume, and invites her to visit next week.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt asks Kermit Roosevelt if he is taking care to secure a supply of hunting boots. Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have been taking in the blooming gardens at the White House. The troubles with Roosevelt’s leg have been bad lately. He has received letters from Alfred Pease and Sir William Northrup McMillan regarding safari travel plans. Although Roosevelt has not been exercising, he has been busy writing to William Jennings Bryan and tending to other matters in Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry Johnston

President Roosevelt looks forward to the rest of the books from Harry Johnston, and he asks that Johnston visit him when visiting Washington, D.C., so they can discuss mutual interests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Shiras

President Roosevelt thanks George Shiras for the letter and hopes he will come to Washington, D.C., after the election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-19