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President Roosevelt thanks James Sullivan Clarkson for the book he received as a gift from him, and his well wishes for his upcoming trip to the Nile. Roosevelt also states that he looks forward to meeting up with Leigh S. J. Hunt during his travels.
1908-09-07
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges and thanks William E. De Vries for his letter.
1916-02-02
President Roosevelt requests information from Waldo B. Fay on enrolling his son Quentin Roosevelt at the Fay School prior to his planned entrance to the Groton School in 1909.
1906-09-24
President Roosevelt addresses journalist Ernest Harvier’s editorial in The Sunday Democrat involving his handling of an incident related to Maria Longworth Storer.
1906-04-18
Theodore Roosevelt thanks former President Rutherford B. Hayes for his “kind” letter.
1888-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks author Emerson Hough for his telegram.
1912-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt confirms receipt of publisher William Bailey Howland’s letter and explains the circumstances behind a piece of correspondence Howland received from President Woodrow Wilson.
1915-06-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt expresses his appreciation of General Johnson’s support and shared views on jingoism. Roosevelt also discusses the potential role of United States military force in international relations.
1898-03-07
Colonel Roosevelt accepts General Johnson’s invitation to join him on a hunting trip and describes his passion for the hobby.
1898-03-14
Theodore Roosevelt thanks D. D. Good for his message.
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1912-07-17
Colonel Roosevelt, from his camp in Santiago de Cuba, describes to General Johnson the outbreak of yellow fever plaguing his volunteer regiment. Roosevelt also describes how, despite the loss of life and difficult conditions, he and the men see the value of their volunteerism and expresses his hopes for moving on to Puerto Rico soon.
1898-07-19
From camp, Colonel Roosevelt tells General Johnson that if he is able to make arrangements, he would surely enjoy a visit with him, but that at this time he cannot guarantee their meeting.
1898-09-03
Colonel Roosevelt confirms to General Johnson that he wrote to President William McKinley on his behalf and sends Johnson his regards.
1898-09-23
Colonel Roosevelt advises General Johnson that he will rush to provide him the two photographs he requested.
1898-09-27
Governor Roosevelt informs General Johnson that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will most likely be unable to visit him as previously hoped, but that they will seize the opportunity to do so if it presents itself. The Roosevelts also encourage Johnson to visit them at the Executive Mansion in the upcoming winter if they do not see him prior.
1898-11-21
Governor Roosevelt confirms to General Johnson that he will be unable to travel but invites Johnson to visit him at the Governor’s Executive Mansion in Albany, New York. Roosevelt also elaborates on how much he values his and Johnson’s friendship and how much the visit would mean to him.
1898-12-06
Governor Roosevelt encourages General Johnson to visit the Roosevelts in Albany, New York, as soon as possible following his trip to Baltimore.
1898-12-15
Governor Roosevelt wishes to confirm the date of General Johnson’s visit and seeks to confirm that Johnson has not forgotten his invitation.
1899-01-14
Governor Roosevelt responds to General Johnson’s April 23, 1899, letter and news that Johnson has been seriously ill. Along with sending him well wishes on behalf of himself and the Roosevelt family, Roosevelt assures Johnson that he will forward him a copy of his Chicago speech as soon as he can.
1899-04-25
Governor Roosevelt is happy to hear that General Johnson’s health is improving, and confides to Johnson that New York Senator Thomas Collier Platt Platt and the Franchise Bill have been recent “trouble(s)” for him. Roosevelt also mentions a recent visit by businessman, John Campbell “Jack” Greenway to the Executive Mansion.
1899-05-10