James, Isabella (Belle) Hagner, 1876-1943 |

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Rogers Peet & Company

Isabella Hagner asks Rogers Peet & Company to credit the $20 for Kermit Roosevelt’s returned suit to President Roosevelt’s account, rather than Kermit’s.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-21

Letter from Isabella Hagner

On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Isabella Hagner respectfully returns the gift to the unnamed sender. Although she appreciates the courtesy, as a rule, Roosevelt does not accept any of the gifts that are sent to her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-09

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Electa H. Rogers

Isabella Hagner informs Electa H. Rogers that while Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciates the “pretty gifts” she sent, she cannot accept gifts from strangers. Hagner returns the gifts on Roosevelt’s request. Hagner also informs Rogers that Roosevelt cannot look into a pension claim, as she does not take part in government affairs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-26

Letter from Isabella Hagner James to David Robinson

Isabella Hagner James, White House social secretary, informs David Robinson that while Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciates his gesture, she feels the gifts he has sent are too valuable to keep, and so is returning them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-13

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Ferdinand Herder

Isabella Hagner returns the gift Ferdinand Herder sent to Miss Roosevelt. Hagner explains that Roosevelt appreciated the thought, but is unable to accept the gift because it is impossible for her to accept all of the gifts constantly sent to her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-06

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Ottyle Sondheim

Isabella Hagner informs Ottyle Sondheim that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt does not expect to have a series of musicals this season and therefore cannot hear Sondheim perform. However, Hagner will write again if it can be arranged later in the winter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-28

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Alfred R. Barrington

Isabella Hagner informs Alfred R. Barrington that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt does not expect to have a series of musicals this season and therefore cannot invite Barrington perform. However, Hagner will write again if it can be arranged later in the winter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-28

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Nola Owens

On behalf of “Miss Roosevelt,” Isabella Hagner returns the gift Nola Owens sent her. Hagner explains that Roosevelt appreciated the thought, but is unable to accept the gift because it is impossible for her to accept all of the gifts constantly sent to her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-05

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Finley W. Munson

On behalf of “Miss Roosevelt,” Isabella Hagner returns the gift Finley W. Munson sent Roosevelt. Hagner explains that Roosevelt appreciated the thought, but is unable to accept the gift because it is impossible for her to accept all of the gifts constantly sent to her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-01

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Annie L. Pogson

On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Isabella Hagner returns the gift Annie L. Pogson sent. Hagner explains that Roosevelt appreciated the thought, but is unable to accept the gift because she believes it is too valuable.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-22

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Saraf K. Ananson

On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Isabella Hagner returns the gift Saraf K. Ananson sent. Hagner explains that Roosevelt appreciated the thought, but is unable to accept the gift because she believes it is too valuable.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-22

Letter from Isabella Hagner

Isabella Hagner, White House Social Secretary, writes to an unknown person on behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to acknowledge receipt of a letter and a gift. The gift has been returned, as Mrs. Roosevelt receives so many that she has instituted a policy to accept none of them.