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President Roosevelt thanks Postmaster General Cortelyou for the Daniel Webster letter. It will have a “place of honor” among his other historical letters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-25
Henry P. Curtis describes a recent publication on European natural history that he believes Theodore Roosevelt might be interested in. He explains how many towns were named after the animals that once resided there, such as Wolverhampton (wolves).
Curtis also shares with Roosevelt that his father was a Whig, while Curtis is a Republican. He expresses admiration for Senator John Sherman, discusses his political adversaries, and wishes that Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and Daniel Webster could have been presidents.
John W. Vrooman praises President Roosevelt for his style of governance and both his public and private behaviors, referencing Abraham Lincoln and Daniel Webster. Vrooman recounts a speech in which he described the President as someone with a “big heart, big brain, and big purpose, who stands today the central figure of the civilized world.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-30
Theodore Roosevelt tells William C. Townsend that he would be fine with Townsend adapting the facts from The Rough Riders for Townsend’s own book. However, Roosevelt tells Townsend that he would need to get Scribner’s permission as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-16
President Roosevelt asks Lyman Abbott about the enclosed materials, which were given to him by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Roosevelt notes that Lodge has many political enemies, but defends him as one of the best men in politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-23
Charles H. Adams writes to John W. Farley regarding a phrase related to the United States and the Mississippi River Valley. Adams cites several examples of similar ideas regarding the importance of the Mississippi River and Mississippi River Valley from significant figures in American history.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-22
In response to Home Herald editor Frederick L. Chapman’s inquiries, William H. Taft does not object to the publication of his attached message. While Taft believes what he wrote, he supposes it will make no difference to his attackers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-26
Pamphlet addressing comments and criticisms about Edgar Chambless’s book Roadtown, and the idea it proposes of building a linear town. The pamphlet lists criticism from prominent figures, as well as prominent supporters of the idea.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-17
In this magazine article, John Bassett Moore discusses the concept of expatriation. In the early days of the American republic, the government inherited the idea of “indefeasible allegiance” from English common law, which was maintained for some time. The first Secretary of State to announce the doctrine of expatriation was James Buchanan, who believed it was the duty of America to protect naturalized and native citizens exactly the same. This opinion was not adopted by subsequent secretaries of state until Buchanan was president, and did not become law in the United States until July 1868. Since 1872, the United States has tried to secure naturalization treaties with all countries. Moore concludes his article discussing an incorrect impression about expatriation. Some people believe a declaration of intention to become an American citizen brings about the same protection as a citizen, which Moore firmly states is “altogether erroneous.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12
Murat Halstead urges Governor Roosevelt to accept the probable nomination for the vice presidency as a vehicle to run for the office of president in the future, pointing out that Daniel Webster missed being president twice by refusing to accept a nomination as vice president for William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor. Halstead thinks that Roosevelt should spend the next four years as vice president while working on his writing career and then run for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-06-01