Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Michelle A. Krowl of the Library of Congress presents twenty items from the library’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection. The material, consisting of twelve letters, four other documents, three political cartoons, and a campaign poster, encompass the years 1884 to 1934. Twelve of the documents were penned by Roosevelt, and Krowl provides context and background for each item while including quotes from the document in her description. The twenty items are preceded by a short introductory essay by Krowl which includes two photographs of the Library of Congress.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-10-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Schultz, Richard L. (Richard Lawrence), 1876-1937

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Carten, William G.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-04-16

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Recipient

Wolcott, Roger, 1847-1900

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-04-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Wolcott, Roger, 1847-1900

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

President Roosevelt discusses literature and a visit from his friends from North Dakota, the Sewall family and Mrs. Dow and her son. He lists all the attractions they saw in Washington, D.C., and who they met. Roosevelt relates that he has a cold but is very busy, and met the new French ambassador.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-02-08

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

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he cannot take any hard walks because of his leg but he is playing singlestick with General Wood. Roosevelt also says he rides almost every day with Edith, Ted or Senator Lodge. Roosevelt adds that Kermit will be delighted with the changes to the White House.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902-12-04

President Roosevelt informs his son Kermit how the family spent Thanksgiving Day riding horses with the Lodges, Robert Ferguson, and General Wood, eating and dancing. He also talks about the family pets.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902-11-28

Theodore Roosevelt writes to the men who have volunteered for service in the firing lines during World War I to discuss his disappointment at being unable to join them, after President Wilson said Roosevelt could not reform the Rough Riders. Each man who was to be involved in the regiment can now join the military another way or serve his country in civil life. The funds that have been used for the regiment will be withdrawn and applied to another purpose. All four divisions would have sailed by September 1. Roosevelt challenges Wilson’s belief that the regiment would have only had a political impact and not contributed to the success of the war.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-05-20

The muster-in roll appointing Theodore Roosevelt as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Cavalry, 1st Regiment, Volunteers, commanded by Col. Leonard Wood. The form is signed by Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-05-06

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and writes that he enjoyed seeing Theodore Douglas Robinson at the Harvard Club and is glad that he joined the Grange. Roosevelt asks if his sister has written to General Bell, who is ready to go abroad. Roosevelt also admires Anna Roosevelt Cowles’ “heroic spirit” and mentions correspondence he has received updating him on his family’s activities.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-01

Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Lee Richardson and explains that it is not possible for him to write General Wood with advice again.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-06-01

President Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Wright that Governor Charles E. Magoon never said anything about bringing about the withdrawal of Cuban Liberal leader Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso. He suggests Wright inquire of Magoon what his reasons are. Additionally, Roosevelt instructs it is not their business to interfere for or against either Cuban political party. He does not care what the press says and will respond to any formalized statement about Cuba.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-28

President Roosevelt sends United States Army Chief of Staff Bell a letter from General Leonard Wood, but asks it be kept confidential and returned. The letter is in agreement with the views Bell recently expressed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-02

President Roosevelt shares editor of the Churchman Silas McBee’s interest in and puzzlement over the sermon of Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippines, which he analytically criticizes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-27

President Roosevelt enjoyed reading John St. Loe Strachey’s letter and reacted with a hearty laugh to the ‘ghastly donkey’ anecdote. He agrees with Strachey on the Indian matter and believes Strachey should be able to meet with General Leonard Wood in the fall.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-14

President Roosevelt tells Major Jenkins he was glad to see the photograph of General Leonard Wood’s namesake, and wants to see a photo of his own “little namesake” even more. Roosevelt also asks him to thank the “gallant veteran in gray” for the photo of Confederate General Wade Hampton.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-17

President Roosevelt intends to give Governor Hunt, William H. Taft, and General Wood a large degree of autonomy in matters dealing with the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. He has written to Senator Hanna and predicts no difficulty with the appointment of Frederic C. Howe. Hunt’s opinion is welcomed on the suggested appointment of Albert D. Elliot as Secretary of State for Puerto Rico. William McKinley’s intention was to appoint Charles Hartzell as Secretary of State, and Roosevelt will continue with this appointment unless Hunt has any objections. Hunt is urged to write with absolute freedom over any appointments or policy issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-26