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Brigadier General Grant thanks President Roosevelt for inviting him and his wife to attend a dinner at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-24
Frederick Dent Grant sends President Roosevelt congratulations upon his recent birthday, as well as for his “assumed triumph and overwhelming majority” that Grant predicts will be the result of the upcoming election. Grant hopes to pay his respects to Roosevelt during an upcoming trip he will be taking to Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-30
Frederick Dent Grant invites Theodore Roosevelt to an upcoming luncheon at which he will be hosting the Japanese Admiral Heihachirō Tōgō. Grant makes a suggestion about transportation, and hopes Roosevelt will be able to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-03
Frederick Dent Grant writes to Theodore Roosevelt to thank him for paying his respects to his late father and expresses gratitude for meeting during Decoration Day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-04
Frederick Dent Grant asks if Theodore Roosevelt would consider meeting with his childhood friend, Dr. Herman Canfield, who would like to speak with Roosevelt about personal matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-17
Frederick Dent Grant asks Theodore Roosevelt if he, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, and Ethel Roosevelt can attend a luncheon at Governor’s Island on May 4 or 6 to fulfill their promise of visiting Grant and his wife, Ida Grant. May is best, as Grant may soon receive orders to command a division in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
Frederick Dent Grant thanks President Roosevelt for a gift he sent him, as well as for a very nice visit that Grant and his wife had with the Roosevelts. Grant says that Roosevelt’s picture and autograph will be treasured heirlooms for his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-23
Frederick Dent Grant thanks Colonel John W. Vrooman for the invitation to the Union League dinner given in honor of General Albert Leopold Mills, but he will be unable to attend. Grant believes Mills is one of the best officers in the Army and deserving of praise. Grant sends well wishes to Vrooman and his wife Anne Ford Vrooman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-23
Frederick Dent Grant writes to President Roosevelt to thank Roosevelt for nominating him to the position of Major General. Grant accepts this nomination and assures Roosevelt he will perform his duties to his utmost ability.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-07
Major General Grant writes to President Roosevelt regarding a meeting with Lieutenant Colonel William W. Wotherspoon and their discussion of various military issues in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-26
Frederick D. Grant forwards a newspaper article, apologizing that a matter he had handled himself should have somehow reached the press, especially since it concerns the Roosevelt family. He investigated how the matter came to the press, and he assures President Roosevelt he will take measures to prevent its further appearance. He also invites President Roosevelt and his wife to dine in his home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-29
Frederick Dent Grant thanks President Roosevelt for the wreath that he and the First Lady sent to Ulysses S. Grant’s tomb and for the tribute Roosevelt paid to his father. Grant also expresses his appreciation for Roosevelt’s thoughtfulness at the time of Julia Dent Grant’s death. Roosevelt’s actions have inspired in Grant a “most loyal and affectionate devotion.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-31
Frederick Dent Grant extends his congratulations to President Roosevelt for winning the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-24
Frederick Dent Grant invites Theodore Roosevelt to lunch on August 16.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-03
Colonel Grant expresses his indignation at the false reports in the newspapers about remarks he made at a banquet last night. He assures President Roosevelt of his support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-18
Frederick Dent Grant thanks President Roosevelt for his sympathy and consideration at the loss of his mother, former First Lady Julia Dent Grant. He also thanks Roosevelt for the words that he said in her memory and the Roosevelt family’s attendance at the funeral.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-29