Theodore Roosevelt Letter to Charles Page Bryan

Collection

Identifier: M667

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains a letter from Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y., to Bryan; discusses electoral venality in commenting on Fitz-Mac's new book: Political portraits (1888).

Dates

November 24, 1888

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Copyright

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Biographical / Historical

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919) was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, and naturalist, who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He also served as the 25th Vice President of the United States from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd Governor of New York from 1899 to 1900.

Charles Page Bryan (October 2, 1856 - March 12, 1918) was an American lawyer and diplomat. During Roosevelt's administration, Bryan served as ambassador to Brazil and to Portugal. Bryan, a Chicago native, lived in Colorado 1879-1884.

Extent

1 envelope(s) (1 item : 4 pages)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source unknown.

Subjects

Letters (Correspondence) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Political corruption -- United States. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings