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The Matinecock Lodge of Oyster Bay, New York, summons President Roosevelt to a business meeting where, among other things, elections will be held. The letter is signed by James Duthie, master of the lodge and reportedly a gardener of one of Roosevelt’s neighbors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-01
James Duthie asks President Roosevelt if he would give a small donation to help a fellow Freemason named George E. Van Wagner. Van Wagner has been incapable of working due to cancer. Although Van Wagner’s condition seems to be improving, his family is desperate for assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-25
James Duthie summons President Roosevelt to attend a communication of Matinecock Lodge on December 23 for the election of officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-09
James Duthie, Master of the Matinecock Lodge 806, encloses a copy of the original petition of President Buchanan for membership in a Masonic Lodge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He asks President Roosevelt to discuss “clandestine masonry” with William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-14