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Cleveland H. Dodge informs William Loeb that he and Lieutenant Colonel Percy E. F. Hobbs happily accept President Roosevelt’s invitation to lunch, and will travel to Oyster Bay using the train Loeb recommends.
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1906-08
On the advice of his sister, Grace H. Dodge, Cleveland H. Dodge advises that Theodore Roosevelt wait to attempt a reconciliation between Ballington and William Booth because those who may assist, namely John R. Mott, are away for the summer. Dodge feels that William Booth will be the harder man to convince and suggests enlisting help from those near “the old General” in London such as Bishop Arthur F. Winnington Ingram. Dodge fears that this may be a harder job for Roosevelt than even the settlement of the Russo-Japanese War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10
Cleveland H. Dodge agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s recent article for The Outlook about the Salvation Army in England. Dodge laments the break that has occurred between William Booth, the Salvation Army’s founder, and his son, Ballington Booth, as well as the implications that has impacted the organization both in England and the United States. Dodge feels that the Salvation Army cannot fulfill its potential in the United States so long as it is in conflict with Ballington Booth’s Volunteers of America, and consequently, he refuses to support either group. He urges Roosevelt to help the two Booths reconcile before the elder man dies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-06
Cleveland H. Dodge commends Theodore Roosevelt’s article “Race Decadence” in The Outlook. He sends Roosevelt a copy of Panders and Their White Slaves given to him by John D. Rockefeller. While Dodge missed seeing Roosevelt in Arizona, he did see the Theodore Roosevelt Dam.
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1911-04-10
Cleveland H. Dodge agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s position on the Young Men’s Christian Association but cautions it will take time for the organization’s majority to recognize the need for a change. Although, the YMCA recently appointed a committee for this purpose, from which Dodge hopes some action will be taken. He wishes Roosevelt a “delightful and profitable trip” and wants to talk when they both return from the West.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
Cleveland H. Dodge is glad that he and Theodore Roosevelt are finally having lunch together. He expects to see him next Friday at one.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-06
Cleveland H. Dodge reports that John D. Rockefeller is eager to meet Theodore Roosevelt. However, he will be out of town and hopes Roosevelt will not be displeased at postponing their meeting. Dodge will continue to make arrangements. Additionally, Rockefeller informed Reginald Wright Kauffman that Roosevelt wants to meet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
Cleveland H. Dodge is delighted to introduce Theodore Roosevelt to John D. Rockefeller. He attests to Rockefeller’s character and believes he will “have great power for good.” Currently, Rockefeller is laid up with a cold, but Dodge will arrange for a future meeting.
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1911-01-18
Cleveland H. Dodge joins John D. Rockefeller in urging Theodore Roosevelt to read The House of Bondage. Rockefeller is sending Roosevelt a copy.
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1911-01-09
Cleveland H. Dodge offers President Roosevelt the use of his yacht, “Hester.”
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1902-08-11
Cleveland H. Dodge sends his prayers as President Roosevelt succeeds to the presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
Cleveland H. Dodge expresses appreciation for Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt’s book New York City: A History. Dodge finds that Roosevelt has shown a “capital sense of proportion,” “splendid patriotism,” and will help give a “higher sense of pride and loyalty” in order to leader to “nobler efforts for the City’s best good.” Dodge also finds Roosevelt to be a source of encouragement and inspiration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1891-03-20