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George Haven Putnam writes to William Loeb to say he is waiting for President Roosevelt’s introduction to a set of works by Abraham Lincoln. The volumes are already printing and Putnam needs Roosevelt’s piece in order to print the first form. He recognizes the many demands on the president and requests that Loeb remind him of the matter when the opportunity arises.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-20
George Haven Putnam writes to President Roosevelt to discuss an introduction he would like Roosevelt to write for a book on Abraham Lincoln which his company is preparing to publish. Putnam encloses Roosevelt’s introduction to History of the Republican Party and suggests he could make use of some of the same material.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-13
George Haven Putnam asks President Roosevelt to write an introductory paragraph for the last set of a series of books titled Writings of the Fathers of the Republic. This set is composed of President Lincoln’s works and Putnam believes Roosevelt’s view on Lincoln would be very useful. Putnam gives Roosevelt full license for length and content, saying he asks the favor out of their friendship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-11
George Haven Putnam returns a letter from William Loomis and remarks that the letter is impudent and requires no answer from the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-05
George Haven Putnam discusses sending copies of Presidential Addresses, most likely referring to the book Addresses and Presidential Messages of Theodore Roosevelt, 1902-1904, to the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-16
George Haven Putnam thanks William Loeb for sending a letter from President Roosevelt to Mr. Colin regarding granting permission to Professor Jean Izoulet to publish a French translation of American Ideals. Putnam informs Loeb that the letter will be sent soon with a general note from the publishers and believes that there will be a satisfactory outcome to the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-05
George Haven Putnam reiterates his suggestion that President Roosevelt or William Loeb send a letter to Armand Colin to see if an arrangement can be made to allow Professor Jean Izoulet to sell his translation of Roosevelt’s American Ideals. Since Izoulet has correspondence dating back from 1902 about the matter, Putnam believes he has a strong case, if Roosevelt will write in support of it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-30
George Haven Putnam writes to President Roosevelt about Ovide Robillard’s letter regarding the French translation of Roosevelt’s American Ideals. Putnam informs Roosevelt that since the arrangements for a translation were already granted to Armand Colin in France, there is nothing he can do to fix the situation with Professor Jean Izoulet. Putnam suggests that an arrangement might be worked out if Roosevelt contacted Colin on behalf of Izoulet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-28
George Haven Putnam writes concerning a double authorization that has been given for a French version of President Roosevelt’s book American Ideals. Putnam indicates that he will await Roosevelt’s response.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-07
George Haven Putnam responds to an article by W. P. Cutter regarding pending copyright legislation wherein Cutter refers to the American Publishers’ Association as a “book trust” whose emphasis on strict copyright hurts consumers and public libraries. Putnam argues that the American Publishers’ Association has no say in the setting of book prices, but that under an effective copyright system it would be book producers’ right to do so in order to protect their intellectual property and profit from their work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-21
George H. Putnam will be sending copies of the book Addresses and Presidential Messages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-21
George Haven Putnam informs President Roosevelt that a selection of essays by Cicero was published under the title, The Counselor Edition, in order to indicate the year of publication by the position Cicero held in the First Republic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-11
G. P. Putnam’s Sons does not usually print pamphlets. However, due to the “importance and timeliness of the subject matter,” G. P. Putnam’s Sons will publish the Spectator’s pamphlet, “Roosevelt and the Presidency,” should President Roosevelt approve it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-09
George Haven Putnam apologizes that he did not consult with President Roosevelt before selecting the title for the recently published volume of Roosevelt’s speeches. As the book has already been printed and bound, it is too late to change it. Putnam is also concerned that the P. F. Collier & Son Corporation has been making inquiries to the White House when Putnam understood all inquiries were to go through his office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-09
George Haven Putnam is sending a set of the new presidential edition of President Roosevelt’s works. Putnam notes that he is publishing a special cloth bound edition to send to various newspapers so it can be reviewed and advertised.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-07
George Haven Putnam inquires about publishing a volume of President Roosevelt’s speeches for the fall season.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-07
George Haven Putnam encloses a check for $1,000.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-11
George Haven Putnam agrees to President Roosevelt’s instructions regarding corrections and proofs of his volume of speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-09
The revised material for the volume of speeches has been delivered and George Haven Putnam believes it will be a well proportioned volume. He requests suggestions for someone who could write a general introduction to the volume.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-08
George Haven Putnam had a meeting with Elisha Ely Garrison who claims to have President Roosevelt’s permission to produce an index volume of Roosevelt’s speeches for use in the upcoming campaign. Garrison is seeking proof sheets of the speeches from G. P. Putnam’s Sons. Putnam approves of Garrison’s plan and is willing to provide the proofs as well as participate in the volume’s publication. He requests Roosevelt’s confirmation and instructions regarding these plans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-06