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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of J. T. Bond’s letter and explains that since Roosevelt receives many similar requests for messages, he cannot respond to one; otherwise, he would have to respond to all of them.
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1910-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Charles H. Davis that Roosevelt cannot set a date yet to speak for the Southern Commercial Congress.
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1910-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary outlines Roosevelt’s travel itinerary for Harry Stillwell.
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1910-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary received Ethel Marie Armes’ letter but not the book The Story of Coal and Iron in Alabama.
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1910-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Senator Cummins to meet Roosevelt at his office tomorrow at four o’clock.
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1910-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Elmer Barber the letter the authorities in Washington D.C. sent Roosevelt.
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1910-10-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Senator Beveridge’s letter with enclosed telegram inviting him to visit the University of Washington. Few travel arrangements have been definitely arranged regarding Roosevelt’s upcoming tour of the west, but the invitation to visit the University of Washington will be kept in mind and accepted, if possible.
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1910-10-17
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Hugh H. Heatley that Roosevelt can meet with him next Thursday at four o’clock.
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1910-10-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Ammaroy Eskridge that the best thing for Mrs. Ball to do is send her material to a publisher or compile it for outside review. Roosevelt is very busy and cannot answer Eskridge personally.
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1910-10-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges receipt of Marcus L. Floyd’s letter. However, Roosevelt did not receive the photographs referred to and apologizes for losing them, but he receives hundreds of enclosures.
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1910-10-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks John Boyle for the copies of Roosevelt’s speeches. He asks who to contact for tickets to the meeting Roosevelt will speak at on October 31 or November 1.
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1910-10-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges receipt of J. C. Duncan’s letter concerning the case of hunting trophies and requests it be sent to Sagamore Hill immediately.
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1910-10-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Charles Grilk for the letter, and is glad to hear arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt’s transportation through Iowa are complete. He confirms several details regarding the arrangements, and asks for Grilk to send him a complete program of events when it is finished.
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1910-10-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks William H. Atwell for sending the letter Collier’s wrote. He spoke to the editors of Collier’s, and they thought the letter to the editor was amusing, but they assure their friendliness towards Roosevelt.
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1910-10-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs President Craighead that Roosevelt may be able to speak at Tulane University during his trip to New Orleans, Louisiana.
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1910-10-29
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs James Rudolph Garfield he is too busy to immediately reply to his letters personally. The secretary outlines Roosevelt’s travel itinerary. Regarding the tariff, Roosevelt does not see how “any man of reasonable intelligence any where can misunderstand his position.”
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1910-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Albert R. Delmont that Roosevelt will meet him at his office any Tuesday or Friday. Delmont is to send a letter in advance detailing the matter he referred to.
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1910-08-06
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends Robert P. Bass his “warm thanks” for sending the letter.
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1910-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary recently found an unanswered letter addressed to Frank Harper. As Harper is currently on vacation, Roosevelt’s secretary notifies W. J. Oliver that arrangements for Roosevelt’s southern tour are in process, “and we shall be able to write you somewhat definitely within a short time.”
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1910-08-10
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks John H. Batten for responding to the invitations from women, newspapermen, and soldiers. However, Roosevelt cannot accept them and asks Batten to make it clear he would if possible. Roosevelt is satisfied with the banquet’s program. His secretary reminds Batten to ensure Roosevelt has time to rest.
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1910-08-13