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President Roosevelt’s piece on Irish sagas will be appearing in the January issue of The Century, with proofs forthcoming.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-06
Robert Underwood Johnson writes to President Roosevelt about the progress on the Keats and Shelley Memorial House in Rome and thanks Roosevelt for his letter of support. Johnson also commends Roosevelt’s efforts against corruption and graft and hopes he will also fight against high tariffs. Johnson closes by expressing his support for the Yosemite Recession Bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-12
Robert Underwood Johnson would like President Roosevelt to attend the first meeting of the Academy of Arts and Letters and asks what date would be most convenient.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-06
Five new members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences have been chosen. A conference of the twenty new members will be held to elect the ten remaining group members and to complete the organization of the academy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-04-24
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1907-04-25
Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Theodore Roosevelt returns a document containing Abraham Lincoln’s signature which was intended as a gift from Lincoln biographer Jesse William Weik. Robert Underwood Johnson lets Roosevelt know that it was intended as a gift so that Roosevelt might “set the matter right with Mr. Weik.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-21
The editor of The Century requests Theodore Roosevelt’s permission to use the last line of the enclosure.
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1904-03-31
Robert Underwood Johnson thanks President Roosevelt for meeting with his son, journalist Owen Johnson. He discusses forest reform and the publication of Gifford Pinchot’s article in The Century Magazine. He is sending a book on forest destruction to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-16
Robert Underwood Johnson seeks President Roosevelt’s permission to speak with Joseph Bucklin Bishop regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission of 1902 in order to publish an article on the topic in the February issue of The Century Magazine.
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1903-11-17
Robert Underwood Johnson congratulates President Roosevelt on completing the Canal negotiations and appealing to the Hague Conference regarding the Venezuelan crisis.
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1903-01-27
Robert U. Johnson has received a letter from John Muir stating that Muir “would love to be of use to you (meaning President Roosevelt) in the High Sierra whenever you go to California.” Johnson also encloses some extracts from a letter from his brother, a “conscience Republican” from Indiana’s sixth district, who is an ex-Representative.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-11
President Roosevelt’s resignation from the Council of the American Copyright League has been accepted.
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1902-02-03
Robert Underwood Johnson, Secretary of the American Copyright League, calls President Roosevelt’s attention to his position on the Council of the American Copyright League. He suggests that Roosevelt resign from this position as it may be necessary to deal with copyright legislation as President of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-30
Everyone that Robert Underwood Johnson has contacted has confidence in President Roosevelt and expects a successful administration. Johnson did not vote for Roosevelt but is glad he was elected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16