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President Roosevelt believes that Esther’s judgment is sound and sends his love to her. Addressed to Lelie Eberstadt, but the recipient is truly Zelie Eberstadt.
1905-03-07
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has recommended that Captain Evans represent the Navy Department on a proposed “Board of Defense” that will form plans for a campaign. Roosevelt is confident that Secretary of the Navy Long will appoint Evans.
1898-03-19
Attorney General Knox is unsure of Mr. Moore’s professional qualifications. President Roosevelt still hopes to make Moore’s appointment, but first Knox and Roosevelt will carefully review the matter.
1901-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept Everett Colby’s invitation. His first public speech to the “people of the west” will be at the semi-centennial celebration of Nebraska’s statehood.
1917-04-05
President Roosevelt denies using his office to influence the nomination of any presidential candidate. He provides a detailed list of the appointments he has made in the last eleven months to show that all of these appointments would have been made even if there were not an upcoming election.
1908-02-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Gaffney for his letter.
1916-01-15
President Roosevelt believes that the effort to restrict immigration will be good for the country, although it could be politically harmful. Roosevelt spoke with several priests who support restrictions as they are having a difficult time keeping so many Catholic immigrants active in the Church. He is concerned about Representative Gardner’s fight with Mr. Schofield and surprised at Samuel Gompers’s attitude towards eight hour restrictions at the Panama Canal Zone.
1906-09-04
Theodore Roosevelt will be unable to help Mr. Currier acquire a commission. He helped Kermit Roosevelt with his commission because Kermit has years of experience in Africa and South America that made him suitable for service in Mesopotamia. He suggests that Currier contact General Kuhn at the War College or attempt to join the Air Corps.
1917-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt advises Harriet Gaylord against writing to the editor of the National Review. The editor shows a clear lack of comprehension, as it has only been requested that he not lie about President Wilson. Roosevelt believes it is a mistake to write to Englishmen on such matters as it gives the impression that for domestic reasons Gaylord wants the English to oppose Wilson.
1918-12-30
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Edward A. Harmes for the letter.
1918-11-06
Theodore Roosevelt denies purchasing land to the “exclusion of actual settlers.” The minister who made this statement is lying and Roosevelt would like to see him defrocked and “put in stripes.”
1917-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt recalls receiving publications from the Robert Clark Company during his historical studies. He is pleased to hear from Alexander Hill.
1910-09-19
Commissioner Roosevelt thanks F. M. Ives for the Barras quote and agrees that a free hand is needed to reorganize the New York City Police Department.
1895-09-28
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates General King’s letter. Roosevelt agrees that their Progressive Party fight was worth making regardless of the outcome, and he is proud to have fought with King.
1912-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to confirm that he and his party were “comfortable in every way” aboard the SS Vandyck.
1913-11-12
President Roosevelt has often thought of his father and wishes the elder Theodore Roosevelt had lived to meet his grandchildren and see his son in the White House. Roosevelt notes that at the end of his term in 1905 he will be the same age his father was upon his death. Roosevelt finds that he unconsciously attempts to model himself with his children on the way his father treated him and his siblings.
1901-10-07
President Roosevelt thanks Sarah Bancroft Leavitt for the letter and is always pleased to hear of his father’s memory being kept alive. Roosevelt has had a difficult time passing certain pieces of legislation, and he cannot understand how this legislation can be opposed.
1906-04-09
President Roosevelt thanks Sarah Bancroft Leavitt for the book she sent and expresses his confidence that he will enjoy reading it.
1907-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear from Sarah Bancroft Leavitt. He wishes Leavitt could have been at the Orthopaedic. He always associates Leavitt with his father, mother, and aunt Anna Bulloch Gracie who had such fun together and did so much good for others.
1916-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Sarah Bancroft Leavitt. Archibald Roosevelt is recovering from his wounds and is only concerned about returning to the front. Archie was awarded the French Croix de guerre and Kermit Roosevelt received the British Military Cross. Kermit has also been transferred to the American military as a captain of artillery. Ted Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt are fighting in France. Richard Derby is serving with the 2nd Division in France.
1918-06-01