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Theodore Roosevelt asks Lawrence F. Abbott to pass on thanks for a letter and clippings. He discusses a matter regarding former Ambassador White and writes a statement praising him. Roosevelt also mentions that his trip with his sons is going well.
1913-07-27
President Roosevelt thanks the President of The Outlook, Lawrence F. Abbott, for the proof he sent and discusses several articles of his that will be published after he leaves the Presidency. In anticipation of his trip to Africa, Roosevelt asks Abbott to open and classify the mail he receives at The Outlook office. Roosevelt also criticizes Joseph Pulitzer and various colleges for accepting support from him.
1908-12-08
A fragment of a letter to The Outlook editor Lawrence F. Abbott regarding a letter to Minnesota farmer Peter Shipman and the Postal Savings Bank Bill. The signature on the letter is illegible and there is no date.
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President Roosevelt clarifies William H. Taft’s opinion on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, and on the appointment of African Americans, for Lawrence F. Abbott. Namely, that Taft shares Roosevelt’s sentiments, as well as those of The Outlook, on Mississippi Governor James Kimble Vardaman and Representative John Sharp Williams. Roosevelt offers a list of the principle African American appointments he has made while in office, and encourages Abbott to contact Booker T. Washington for further statement on the character of the appointees.
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1908-10-06
President Roosevelt thanks Lawrence F. Abbott for his answer to R. T. Vann. The only way Roosevelt influenced office holders was by preventing them from nominating him for a third term. He details what candidates the office holders were mostly supporting in various states. Enclosed are two letters regarding Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell, one from Mrs. Williams which Roosevelt would like to see published and one which has already been published.
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1908-10-03
President Roosevelt encourages Lawrence F. Abbott to say that he spoke after having looked at the same documents that Roosevelt had access to regarding the Portsmouth Treaty. Roosevelt feels it is ridiculous for The Springfield Daily Republican to call for a formal denial of the vague reports from Ambassadors Arthur Paul Nicholas Cassini and Baron Roman Romanovich Rosen. The unofficial statements would under no circumstances require President Roosevelt’s involvement, and he has made himself clear in his own letters.
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1908-10-01
President Roosevelt has records related to Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell. He offers them to Lawrence F. Abbott, should he cover Haskell, and invites Abbott to come see him. Roosevelt reminds Abbott of an Oklahoma senator’s statement that Haskell is “Bryanism in action.”
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1908-09-26
President Roosevelt found the article sent by Lawrence F. Abbott on midwestern farmer Franklin Taylor to be an accurate portrayal of the type of man who will decide the election results in states like Kansas. Roosevelt does not think he should publish another piece in the midst of a campaign unless he absolutely must, and instead William H. Taft must convince the voters himself. Roosevelt agrees with Abbott that William Jennings Bryan would be worse for the country now than he would have been in 1898, and if Roosevelt does write another letter, he will follow Abbott’s suggestions.
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1908-09-16
President Roosevelt congratulates Lawrence F. Abbott and his wife Winifred Buck Abbott on their automobile and wishes he could have attended the fair. Since he is writing for Scribner’s Magazine while in Africa, Roosevelt does not think he should write anything for The Outlook. He will, however, accumulate materials to write about for The Outlook at a later time. He recommends both Lawrence F. Abbott and Lyman Abbott read Holman Day’s article on prohibition, which he says shows the need for a local option.
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1908-08-22
President Roosevelt hopes he made it clear in his last letter to Lawrence F. Abbott that he disagreed with the part of the Labor World article about his running for a third term. He has “moved heaven and earth” to prevent his renomination and believes Secretary of War William H. Taft will be nominated on the first ballot. Roosevelt does not feel Abbott can understand how much work he has put into preventing his renomination.
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1908-04-24
President Roosevelt explains to Lawrence F. Abbott why he does not want public use made of the letters and telegrams he sent to Abbott. The president will explain more in detail when he sees Abbott or his father, Lyman Abbott, about the conversations Roosevelt had with Cornelius Newton Bliss and Senator Philander C. Knox regarding campaign donations from corporations or individuals connected with corporations.
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1907-09-17
President Roosevelt sends Lawrence F. Abbott several letters and telegrams about the Standard Oil Company case that are for his information only. He also answers Abbott’s questions about the Great White Fleet, emphasizing that the fleet must always stay together as a unit whether in Atlantic or Pacific waters.
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1907-09-13
President Roosevelt sends Lawrence F. Abbott, editor of The Outlook, his correspondence with Judge Thomas Goode Jones, who he is “glad that I have backed up.” The Sun’s recent turn against the Navy surprised Roosevelt, and he would like to discuss the matter with Abbott and his brother, Ernest Hamlin Abbott. Roosevelt extends an invitation to stay at the White House to Abbott’s father, Lyman Abbott. The Outlook continually provides excellent points, which Roosevelt draws on.
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1907-08-29
President Roosevelt is “deluged with letters” criticizing his recent actions. He sends Lawrence F. Abbott, editor of The Outlook, copies of letters to a college president and a newspaper editor, which he can later show to reputable people who are unaware of the results “if I should follow the course of action they advise.”
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1907-08-24
President Roosevelt expresses his condolences to Lawrence F. Abbott on the occasion of his mother’s death.
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1907-07-23
President Roosevelt tells Lawrence F. Abbott that he is pleased regarding the reception of Mr. Lane’s speech, and notes that he is a “fine fellow.”
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1906-12-17
President Roosevelt tells Lawrence F. Abbott that he is too busy with work to make a comment about “General Lee.” Instead, he encourages Abbott to quote from his book or speeches about the man.
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1906-12-12
President Roosevelt thanks Lawrence F. Abbott for his letter.
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1901-09-20
Bishop Brent writes how glad he is that the editors of The Outlook are supporting “manly sport” in the Philippines by offering an “Outlook Cup” as a tennis trophy. Brent believes the church should support healthy recreation more than it does, and he does not fear criticism which may come for this.
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1907-04-20
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1908-03-13
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Abbott, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Fraser), 1859-1933
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