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James Andrew Drain has completed a two week stag hunt in Scotland. He killed seven stags and did not disgrace the country in “shooting or drinking.” Drain is next headed to England.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
James Andrew Drain sends President Roosevelt his lifetime membership card for the National Rifle Association of America and a receipt for the membership fee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-16
James Andrew Drain has seen that his exchange of letters with President Roosevelt has been published in the New York papers. He has similar letters from Secretary of War William H. Taft and Secretary of State Elihu Root that he would like to publicize. Drain believes that this can best be done through the Associated Press but he does not have a relationship with Melville Elijah Stone, the Associated Press’s general manager. He requests a letter of introduction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-04
James Andrew Drain, president of the National Rifle Association of America, encloses a redrafted copy of his letter and President Roosevelt’s response. He hopes that the letters can be released to the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-27
James Andrew Drain, president of the National Rifle Association of America, hopes to publicize the letter he received from President Roosevelt. He has received Roosevelt’s permission to make the letter public and he suggests that the widest publicity could be achieved if the letters were released from the White House. If that is not possible, he asks for a letter of introduction to Melville Elijah Stone, general manager of the Associated Press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-25
James Andrew Drain, president of the National Rifle Association of America, thanks President Roosevelt for purchasing a life membership in the organization. He requests permission to use Roosevelt’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-19
James Andrew Drain writes to President Roosevelt as president of the National Rifle Association. Drain shares his goals for the organization, which include the promotion of rifle practice. Drain would like Roosevelt to become a lifetime member of the NRA and to send a letter suitable for publication that endorses the objects and purposes of the Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-16
James Andrew Drain is serving in France as an ordnance officer. His unit is currently training and Drain has been able to meet three of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons. They are in good health and spirits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-09-01
James Andrew Drain will soon be leaving for France as an officer in the First Division, Expeditionary Force. After stating his previous positions and qualification, Drain asks Theodore Roosevelt for a commendation letter addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-04
James Andrew Drain was sorry to miss the offered meeting on January 27. He hopes to see Theodore Roosevelt soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-03
“I am very anxious to see you on matters important to me. Could you be good enough to [reply] by wire a place and time where I might call upon you Tuesday.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-17
James Andrew Drain would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt. An appointment at Oyster Bay, New York, between July 18 and 21 would be ideal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-07-07
James Andrew Drain reminds Theodore Roosevelt about an invitation to lunch in Oyster Bay, New York. Drain will be in New York City on April 28 and suggests this would be a good time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-04-14
James Andrew Drain accepts Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to lunch on April 29.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-04-25
James Andrew Drain was pleased to read that Theodore Roosevelt will be visiting Argentina. The visit will help friendly relations between the United States and South America. Drain inquires about Roosevelt’s plans as he may be able to travel on the same ship as Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-06-19
Before Theodore Roosevelt departs for South America, James Andrew Drain wants him to see an article from Arms and the Man about the recent performance of the Argentinian riflemen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-09-26
James Andrew Drain is glad that Theodore Roosevelt escaped from the “perils of the Brazilian jungle.” He hopes to discuss South America with Roosevelt soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-06-27
James Andrew Drain’s magazine, Arms and the Man, has published an article with accurate, official statistics in response to Andrew Carnegie’s article about the cost of militarism. Drain hopes that Theodore Roosevelt can help give the article wide publicity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-02-14
James Andrew Drain is excited for Theodore Roosevelt to read his book. He had Roosevelt in mind when he wrote several passages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-27
After Theodore Roosevelt was shot, James Andrew Drain sent him a letter and a copy of his book, Stories of Some Shoots. With the flood of correspondence that Roosevelt must have received Drain fears the book was lost. He is sending another copy and believes that Roosevelt will enjoy it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-17