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Frederick B. Dalzell encloses a photograph of a prize cup presented by Theodore Roosevelt to the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. He also encloses a photograph of himself and asks Roosevelt to send him a promised cancelled check.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
Frederick B. Dalzell thanks Theodore Roosevelt for replying to his invitation and understands Roosevelt’s position. He hopes that when Roosevelt resumes giving speeches, they will advocate his return as president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-11
Frederick B. Dalzell asks Frank Harper to thank Theodore Roosevelt for sending the canceled check, which he will remember him by.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-09
On behalf of the All Souls Universalist Church, Frederick B. Dalzell asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak at their celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Civil War. He encloses a letter from Francis A. Weisman with more information. Dalzell does not want to put himself under too much of an obligation to Roosevelt on this matter, as he may want to ask for a greater favor for himself in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-03
Frederick B. Dalzell received Theodore Roosevelt’s declination of the invitation to be a guest during the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Association tournament. He sends a formal invitation and hopes Roosevelt can drive through during the tournament and see the prizes, including “your cup.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-15
Frederick B. Dalzell has ordered a “very handsome little cup” and had it engraved as being presented by Theodore Roosevelt, following Roosevelt’s contribution. He will send Roosevelt a picture of the cup. He asks if Roosevelt will give him a copy of the bank voucher when he receives it, because he would like it as a souvenir.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-18
Frederick B. Dalzell informs Theodore Roosevelt of an upcoming Volunteer Firemens Tournament for Suffolk County, New York, and asks if Roosevelt would be willing to donate a trophy for an event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10