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Frederic Harrison informs Theodore Roosevelt that on his 80th birthday MacMillan will be publishing his autobiography. The book includes some letters Harrison wrote to his wife while in the United States, and these letters may contain incidental references to Roosevelt. Harrison also wishes Roosevelt an early happy birthday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-27
Frederic Harrison appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and is grateful to have a volume of his speeches. He enjoyed a pleasant summer with his family. Harrison and Roosevelt’s “friends in Europe,” are watching Roosevelt’s career. He thanks Roosevelt for The Outlook and offers to write an article on Britain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Frederic Harrison thanks President Roosevelt for the inscribed series of his Address and State Papers, which Harrison says he and his family will treasure forever. Harrison has instructed Macmillan Company to send Roosevelt his latest book, Realities and Ideals, which he hopes contains ideas that Roosevelt will agree with. In particular, Harrison believes that what he has written on family is important.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-10
British historian Frederic Harrison thanks President Roosevelt for sending a copy of his presidential addresses and messages and would like the other volumes. He is “deeply impressed with the statesmanlike judgment and the moral elevation which inspires… and unifies them.” No British statesman since Oliver Cromwell has zealously pressed for the nation’s moral improvement. Harrison has arranged for Roosevelt to receive a copy of his forthcoming volume.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-08
Frederic Harrison wishes to add his voice to the millions who are wishing President Roosevelt congratulations for his administration as president and good luck on his safari. Harrison wishes to see Roosevelt when he visits England in 1910.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-06
Frederic Harrison was greatly interested by President Roosevelt’s letter in which he expressed socialist ideas. Harrison will keep the letter confidential but hopes that Roosevelt might make his views public. He believes that Roosevelt’s reasons for not seeking re-election are convincing and conclusive.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-06
Frederic Harrison wishes President Roosevelt happy holidays.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-08
Frederic Harrison praises President Roosevelt for his “bold and patriotic line of action.” He concludes by extending good wishes for “a triumph in 1904.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-24
Frederic Harrison extends congratulations on Ted Roosevelt’s recovery and recalls meeting President Roosevelt in Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-22