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Theodore Roosevelt thanks General John Corson Smith for the invitation to the annual Masonic Veteran’s Association gathering.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-17
James N. Tyner’s letter to President Roosevelt has been received and forwarded to the Department of Justice. A report by the Department of Justice confirms that the action taken in removing Tyner from office and the statements made by Roosevelt to Congress were warranted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-24
William Loeb writes to Charles B. Parsons, President of the Maritime Association of New York, that President Roosevelt has received and passed along his recommendation of Edward Charles O’Brien to the Isthmian Canal Commission. He encloses a copy of the letter Roosevelt sent to the Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-28
George B. Cortelyou called with several suggestions for the speech of acceptance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-21
Mr. Youngs would like to confer with Charles J. Bonaparte regarding the Brooklyn Post Office cases. He suggests that Bonaparte can meet with him on his return from Oyster Bay, New York. Youngs has been instructed to prepare a “memorandum of suggested improvements in the administration of federal law.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-10
At President Roosevelt’s request, William Loeb forwards a letter sent to the President by Duncan Curry for Secretary Root’s attention. Root writes a humorous note at the bottom in response. (Note: Date of July 29, 1903, typed on letter is incorrect, as is clear from date received stamp and related correspondence.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-29
William Loeb approves of the idea of sending White House pictures for fairs. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s signed photographs were always highly appreciated but they should not be sent in response to all requests from fairs. Loeb was pleased to hear the good news about President Roosevelt and that everything is going well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-01
William Loeb confirms that the Roosevelts are expecting the Parsons family on September 24 at Sagamore Hill.
1903-09-09
William Loeb has seen that Theodore Roosevelt has been invited to appear before the House Committee. He thinks it would be outrageous if Roosevelt is subpoenaed and is unsure of the propriety of examining an ex-President regarding his official acts. Loeb is opposed to Roosevelt appearing either voluntarily or involuntarily. He believes a principle is at stake for Roosevelt and his successors. The committee could acquire all relevant information from Charles J. Bonaparte and Elihu Root. The letter to Bonaparte that Roosevelt is looking for can be found in the letter press copy book at Sagamore Hill and is likely dated November 5, 1907.
1911-06-03
William Loeb encloses a letter from Secretary of State Philander C. Knox and asks if Theodore Roosevelt has any recollection of the matter referred to therein. Loeb has no memory of the matter and doubts that a “juggling of accounts would have been permitted.”
1911-07-10
William Loeb confirms that President Roosevelt received Minister Rockhill’s letter and states that the President accepted Rockhill’s explanation.
1906-11-05
William Loeb writes to Robert Grant to confirm his letter of January 28, 1905 and his upcoming visit with President Roosevelt.
1905-01-29
William Loeb confirms President Roosevelt’s receipt of Robert Grant’s letter and his expected visit with Roosevelt scheduled for January 11, 1907.
1906-12-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, William Loeb thanks writer Edward Sandford Martin for his letter and the enclosure, a card from the Outlook Company announcing Roosevelt joining the staff.
1909-03-03
President Roosevelt’s speeches are not copyrighted, but E. E. Garrison’s book of extracts of the speeches is. Putnam’s Sons Publishing is upset about this, although Garrison used the Collier edition to prepare his collection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08
William Loeb requests a ticket from Oyster Bay, New York, to York Harbor, Maine, for Isabella Hagner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-02
William Loeb informs Walter Hines Page that President Roosevelt will be glad to have lunch with him next Thursday.
1903-11-06
William Loeb informs Walter Hines Page that President Roosevelt will be glad to have lunch with him on March 8.
1907-02-25
William Loeb informs Walter Hines Page that President Roosevelt will be glad to have lunch with him on March 8. Page is asked to wire a response if he is available.
1907-02-28
William Loeb asks if Walter Hines Page is available to have lunch with President Roosevelt on Friday at 1:30. Page ought to wire a reply.
1908-04-01