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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary advises Arthur O. Harstad that Roosevelt does not write letters for quotation about his opinion on public issues. Harstad should read his published speeches to learn his views on various matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Frank Knox for sending the copy of Michigan Governor Chase S. Osborn’s inaugural address.
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1911-02-08
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Alfred J. Krank for the sample.
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1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Theodore Roosevelt cannot answer questions like the one Walter Littlefield posed. Littlefield asked Roosevelt to list the four greatest poets in the world, and if he did so, it might “cause annoyance to admirers of other poets and result in a lot of needless and purposeless discussion.”
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1911-02-08
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Herbert Delahaye Miles for sending his book. However, he cannot send Miles his opinion of it.
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1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Henry Beach Needham that Roosevelt cannot discuss the matter Needham requests or write the desired article. However, Roosevelt would happy to talk with Needham on the train from Grand Rapids to New York on February 12.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
Through his secretary, Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges Maurice Paterson’s letter and says he cannot do anything regarding the matter.
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1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John T. B. Smith for the amusing snapshot.
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1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Samuel Untermyer that Roosevelt will not be able to meet Count Apponyi. He will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that day.
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1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks the Oriental Club of the City of New York for inviting him to their event, which he is unable to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Ada L. Gilkey on Roosevelt’s behalf for sending the poem.
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1911-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt would be happy to meet Cecil A. Grenfell at the Outlook offices tomorrow at 11:45.
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1911-02-09
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Samuel H. Segelman for his letter.
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1911-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Clinton J. Slater from the clipping, which Roosevelt appreciates.
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1911-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary says that Roosevelt will be glad to shake hands with Fred Ellsworth Sutton and his wife if they visit the offices of The Outlook tomorrow at 12:30.
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1911-02-02
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Charles F. Tew for the pamphlet.
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1911-02-02
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks the recipient for the letter. Roosevelt will be glad to see him when he is in Birmingham in March.
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1911-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Alfred K. Ware that Roosevelt will not be able to visit Medford, Oregon, during his trip out west.
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1911-02-02
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Emeline H. Howe for her courtesy. He looks forward to reading her poems.
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary provides Representative Poindexter with Roosevelt’s itinerary for his upcoming trip to Washington State. He lists various people and organizations in Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane that would like Roosevelt to speak to them and asks Poindexter to arrange these engagements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03