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Jacob A. Riis encloses a letter from an unnamed woman that has some “mischief brewing” against the Roosevelt family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-27
Jacob Riis encloses a letter from Mr. Kimber, appealing on behalf of a young man who is ill and who ought to be in the hospital and not in the field. Riis asks President Roosevelt to look into the case and see that justice is done for the young man.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-27
Jacob A. Riis read that Long Island City, New York, needs a postmaster. He cautions against the appointment of Adam Ackerman who is “absolutely unfit.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-01
Jacob A. Riis would be pleased to dine with President Roosevelt on November 26.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-09
Jacob A. Riis asks if he and his wife can visit President Roosevelt at the White House. He recently was able to see Ted Roosevelt at Groton School. On November 17, Riis will be giving a speech about Roosevelt in Carnegie Hall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-04
Jacob A. Riis would like to go to Washington, D. C., for the meetings but he needs to stay in New York to help “in the fight with Tammany.” Riis hopes to write a biography of President Roosevelt, but the offers he has received were not suitable. He does not want the book to be a “catch penny life.” He will discuss the matter with Roosevelt when they are able to meet in person.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-12
Jacob A. Riis wonders how he should address President Roosevelt in his letters after Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. Riis has several offers from publishers to write a biography of Roosevelt and asks to discuss the possibilities with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
Jacob A. Riis believes that President Roosevelt will be successful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-10
Jacob A. Riis has just heard the news of William McKinley’s assassination and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. Riis’s prayers are with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-19
Jacob A. Riis encloses a document that he believes refers to Vice President Roosevelt’s father and his “great kindness.” If the trip to Tuskegee, Alabama, can be arranged for the week of November 25, Riis would be pleased to go and leaves the matter to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-28