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George H. Mifflin says he never expected to see the day that a “Porc Brother” would be the President of the United States. The two were members of Harvard’s Porcellian Club together.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-29
George H. Mifflin, of the Houghton Mifflin Company, would like to know if President Roosevelt will consider writing a previously discussed volume on “Civic Duties.” Mifflin has also gained approval from former Secretary of State John Hay’s widow Clara Louise Stone Hay to ask Roosevelt to consider writing a volume on the deceased statesman, based on a recently completed biography, as Roosevelt previously wrote two volumes for the American Statesmen series. This letter was sent by way of Lawrence F. Abbott, of The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-16
Although George H. Mifflin is disappointed President Roosevelt cannot write anything for Houghton Mifflin Company at this time, he thanks him for his prompt reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-21