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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes his son, Ted, about a variety of matters. He discusses the trouble that Emperor William II of Germany is in with both conservatives and socialists. Last year, he gave a damaging interview to American journalist William Bayard Hale, which Roosevelt intervened to prevent the New York Times from publishing. A portion was published in Century and suppressed by the Germans. Roosevelt reflects on the current state of the liberal and democratic movement, and believes that the situation is not as dire as in the French Revolution, or in 1840s America. He also explains his lukewarm support of women’s suffrage. Finally, Roosevelt offers his son advice on working with the people around him when it is natural, but not pursuing relationships that are merely social in nature.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt reflects to his son Kermit on the events of the past week in Washington, D.C. He believes that the Conference of Governors on conservation will be the end of his “very active work” as President, as focus will turn to the nominee after the convention. Roosevelt hopes that Kermit will make the most of his year at Harvard before the African safari, and that after their return, he will dedicate himself to working hard and not become restless and unsatisfied.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Endicott Peabody

President Roosevelt attempts to comfort Endicott Peabody and states that occasional depression is the “penalty of doing hard and active work.” Additionally, someone engaged in important work can expect to be misrepresented by base men and misunderstood by the ignorant.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt thinks his father, President Roosevelt, will likely find something to do after leaving the presidency. However, he believes that ex-presidents should be provided for in some way so that they are not forced to work, as many previous presidents have been penniless. Ted writes about some of his younger brothers, saying that Quentin is an “amusing small boy,” and that that he will be “some what hair-raising to watch when he gets to college.” Kermit has “behaved like a perfect trump” in his willingness to help Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson. Ted is glad to be at work and not idling at clubs and sporting fields. While he enjoys taking time off to play games, he would rather work than be lazy all day. He recommends a new book, Wind in the Willows, to his father.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944

Letter from William W. Hart to Rudolph Forster

Taxidermist William W. Hart informs Secretary Rudolph Forster that he will send to Oyster Bay this week and proceed with the work at once. Hart thanks Forster for the favor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-08

Creator(s)

Hart, William W. (William Wallace), 1861-1932

Theodore Roosevelt said……..

Five quotations by Theodore Roosevelt without date or context.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The law of worthy life

Color postcard featuring a black and white photograph of President Roosevelt above a quote of his which reads “The law of worthy life is fundamentally the law of strife. It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1908

Creator(s)

Sheahan, M. T.

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Wakeeney, Kansas, May 2, 1903

President Roosevelt briefly greets a crowd in Wakeeney, Kansas. He speaks of the changes he has witnessed between his visits to Kansas, including the alfalfa, stock, and experiments in agriculture. He also discusses the nature of work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Speech of President Roosevelt at Manhattan, Kansas, May 2, 1903

President Roosevelt remarks on the fertility and prosperity of Kansas, especially as he has seen through his travels. He discusses seeing the Haskell Indian School, agricultural colleges, and the crops. Roosevelt also congratulates the cadet corps present and discusses the Civil War.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Address of President Roosevelt at Clarinda, Iowa, April 28, 1903

President Roosevelt speaks to a crowd in Clarinda, thanking them for the greeting and thanking the Grand Army of the Republic. He also greets the children, and speaks to them regarding play and work. Roosevelt also speaks about the veterans in the Civil War and their character.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Speech of the President at Knoxville, Tennessee

President Roosevelt briefly addresses the crowd that gathered at Knoxville, Tennessee, despite the heavy rain. He praises Tennessee as the home of many American leaders, including officers in the Revolutionary War and American Civil War. He celebrates the increase of industry, railroads, and mining in East Tennessee but extols more the virtues of citizenship and value of worthy labor, referencing Civil War veterans and early settlers as examples.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bradley T. Johnson

Governor Roosevelt explains to General Johnson that if he receives the position of Vice President of the United States he will be able to pay him a visit shortly after, but until then he will be occupied.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-07-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bradley T. Johnson

Governor Roosevelt replies to General Johnson’s request of having a document drafted on his behalf, and Roosevelt apologizes to Johnson for his brevity, explaining that he is “up to [his] ears” in work.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-06-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt is glad sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles is in England. Roosevelt is busy with his work as Police Commissioner and the political campaign. He mentions inviting Uncle Jim [Roosevelt] to lunch with [Mark] Hanna. Roosevelt says his work will be lighter until the New Year and he cares not if they legislate him out of a job. He also gives updates on the family.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-10-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt says his letters to sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles must be dull because he is so absorbed in his work. He describes all the things he must balance as Police Commissioner. Wife Edith is totally consumed with taking care of the children. They do not go out very much and Edith misses Washington.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-02-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna Roosevelt for writing Chamberlain about Roosevelt staying at his place in New York City. His work is very hard and time consuming as he has “the most corrupt” police department on his hands. He has stopped working on the fourth volume of Winning of the West.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-05-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt lists his recent dinner guests for sister Anna Roosevelt. He is going to take the children for their weekly “scramble” up Rock Creek. He has been working very hard in the office and on his books.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-04-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt that wife Edith’s mother, Gertrude Tyler Carow, was buried in Turin and her sister Emily is headed home. Uncle James Roosevelt and his wife Aunt Lizzie are wrapped up in local politics and Roosevelt has begun his new job as New York City Police Commissioner. It is difficult work with three colleagues and hampering laws. He wants the legislature to give him the power to remove subordinates without appeal.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt expresses his astonishment and happiness over the news his sister Anna Roosevelt is engaged to William Sheffield Cowles. He is especially happy that Cowles is a naval officer. It pains Roosevelt that he cannot leave his work at this time to celebrate with Anna in London.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-07-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt agrees to take his sister Anna’s place in New York City. He is expecting a telegram from Anna with her wedding date. Roosevelt works until eight every night and then speaks. He draws large crowds but still believes he has no strength politically.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-10-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919