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William Roscoe Thayer disagrees with President Roosevelt’s opinion that “doer” and “thinker” should be separated, with the concern that students will believe that “doing” without “thinking” is efficient. Thayer hopes the newspaper reports about Roosevelt’s son’s condition are inaccurate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-05
William Roscoe Thayer tells Theodore Roosevelt that he is trying to be nonsectarian and not criticize any individual religion. However, he objects to giving money to causes that will benefit one particular sect, which he thinks goes against the religious principles of the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-05
As a follow-up to their recent conversation, William Roscoe Thayer sends Theodore Roosevelt a book, instructing him to read the section on Cardinal Gustav Adolf von Hohenlohe and his letter to Pope Leo XIII. He comments on the press criticizing Catholics. Thayer hopes Roosevelt will soon “lift your powerful voice” against the tariff pension.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-29
Editor of the Harvard Graduates’ Magazine William Roscoe Thayer discusses the need for additional faculty in Harvard University’s Department of Modern Military and Government. Thayer suggests that President Roosevelt’s graduating class of 1880 ought to consider creating an endowment for a faculty position in the department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-09
The Harvard Union has recently received a collection of animal head mounts and antlers. They have room for more and William Roscoe Thayer asks if President Roosevelt would be willing to donate one of his trophies for display.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-05
William Roscoe Thayer describes a touching speech delivered by Henry Lee Higginson that ended with him blessing President Roosevelt. Thayer sends his best wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-17
William Roscoe Thayer asks Curtis Guild to write an article for Harvard Graduates’ Magazine about President Roosevelt’s time at Harvard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-14