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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Reverend Webb that Roosevelt has now “penetrated the jungle” and it will be impossible to forward letters to him until he gets to Egypt. He is also unsure of Roosevelt’s address in Egypt. He will probably return to the United States around the end of May.
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1910-01-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary received James A. Lockhart’s letter to Roosevelt. He cannot forward it to Roosevelt, who is in the jungle, but he will keep it until Roosevelt returns.
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1910-01-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Elrey C. Wampler that Roosevelt does not give opinions on public questions in letters to friends for quotation. He directs Clarke to consult Roosevelt’s published speeches.
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1910-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Roy A. McCoy that Roosevelt receives numerous similar requests for speeches and that he wants to avoid making arrangements while in Africa. However, McCoy can contact Roosevelt shortly after his return in June.
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1910-01-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Lena M. Farrar that Roosevelt has received numerous similar invitations to speak, but he refuses to make engagements while out of the country.
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1910-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Bertha E. Hart that Roosevelt has received numerous similar invitations to speak but he refuses to make engagements while out of the country.
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1910-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary received Robert E. Ireton’s letter and volume to Roosevelt and will keep them safe until his return.
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1910-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary cannot forward William Milligan Sloane’s letter to Roosevelt. He suggests Sloane write about the American Historical Association matter again upon Roosevelt’s return in May.
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1910-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Henry G. Thresher that Roosevelt has received numerous invitations to speak and has declined them all as he does not want to make arrangements until his return. He suggests Thresher write again in June.
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1910-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs M. L. Ayers that Roosevelt will be back in the United States sometime in June.
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1910-01-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary cannot forward Arthur W. Lyman’s letter to Roosevelt as is he “in the heart of Africa.” He suggests Lyman write again upon Roosevelt’s return in June.
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1910-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary received Henry G. Thresher’s letter and directs him to write again upon Roosevelt’s return to the country in early June to schedule an appointment.
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1910-02-04
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1910-02-10
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Eugene Clarence Warriner that nobody is able to commit to engagements on Roosevelt’s behalf. Roosevelt has been approached to speak at hundreds of associations and has declined every one. Warriner can reach out directly to Roosevelt in June when he returns from abroad.
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1910-02-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary received the letter from the Internationale Hygiene-Ausstellung and explains that it cannot be forwarded as Roosevelt’s address is uncertain as he travels. However, they can write to Roosevelt again during his visit to their country, Germany.
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1910-02-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William H. Harrison that he is sure that Theodore Roosevelt, who is currently in Africa, would appreciate his letter. He is sending it to Oyster Bay for Roosevelt to read when he returns.
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1909-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary is unsure of Roosevelt’s exact height.
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1909-05-19
On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Dudley P. Lewis for the letter and informs him that she cannot comply with his request for autographed photographs of herself and Roosevelt. Under separate cover, the secretary sends an unsigned photograph of Roosevelt and a copy of his autograph.
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1909-05-20
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciates the oration that Nelson A. Beardslee sent her, which was given by his son Dana. She will be sure to show it to Theodore Roosevelt when he returns from Africa.
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1909-05-25
On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Elijah E. Knott for the letter and enclosure.
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1909-05-25