Typed Letter, Signed

New York: np, 1913. First edition. no binding. Very Good. PASSIONATE AND IMPORTANT LETTER BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT DEFINING THE NATURE OF THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY. The letter, signed and typed by Roosevelt on letterhead of The Outlook magazine (where Roosevelt was a contributor and associate editor) and dated February 14, 1913, is addressed to Progressive Party Committeeman Henry Wallace… Read more about this item

Washington, D.C.,, 1902. As President to Edward North Buxton, on White House stationery, tipped to the rear flyleaf of Buxton's book Two African Trips. Buxton was a noted British politician and an ardent conservationist which explains Roosevelt's admiration and friendship. T.R. writes: "I have been delighted with your book. You are one of the most potent among the teachers and… Read more about this item

Oyster Bay, NY:, 1916. To Judge John Allison of Nashville, Tenn, 1 page, large 8vo. in response to his letter urging him to run for the Presidency. Mindful that his 1912 Presidential run under the Bull Moose standard had virtually handed Woodrow Wilson the election, the former President had not actively sought the 1916 nomination, despite such strong encouragement..… Read more about this item

Washington, D.C.,, 1897. TLS as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, to author Arlo Bates on Navy Department stationery, 1 1/2 pages, 29 September 1897. T. R. pauses in his official duties to send a warm and enthusiastic letter of appreciation to a fellow author and reveals some of his strong prejudices about modern literature. In part: " Just… Read more about this item