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Abbott Handerson Thayer writes to Lyman Abbott about Indiana’s experience during the Civil War, praising the actions of the wartime governor Oliver P. Morton in working to investigate and prevent possible sources of treason during the war. While many people were investigated, no one was found guilty of treasonous behavior.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03
Judge Lindsey understands the reasoning for the rejection of the article regarding press attacks on himself and Theodore Roosevelt. However, he believes that these attacks need to be addressed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-22
Victor Hugo Duras is writing a biographical piece about Theodore Roosevelt for a French publication, and asks Lyman Abbott if it would be possible to get a copy of Abbott’s book The Real Roosevelt. Duras is a personal acquaintance of Roosevelt, and promises he will treat him fairly and honorably in his piece.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21
John A. Rea is of the opinion that the recent articles by Theodore Roosevelt on the judiciary are some of the best he has ever written.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-17
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson asks Lyman Abbott to forward a letter to her brother Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-10
Lillian F. Clarke protests that a recent article in the Outlook does not seem to have understood the situation surrounding the physical attack against Senator Charles Sumner by Representative Preston Brooks in 1856. Clarke characterizes Sumner as “severe but perfectly parliamentary” in his speeches criticizing the southern states and slavery, and the assault against him was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but was premeditated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-10
Thomas E. Watt asks Theodore Roosevelt, through contacts at The Outlook, if there is any way he could visit their church in Maricopa, California, during his trip to the West Coast. They are located in the middle of a rich oil field, and hope to construct a church and library building to accommodate the number of workers traveling in.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-28
Clara Shortridge Foltz asks Lyman Abbott where Theodore Roosevelt can be reached by wire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-26
Henry Lathrop Turner encloses an article that he would like to have published in The Outlook. If it cannot be published, he asks Lyman Abbott to return it. Item includes a stamp from the editorial department dated February 10, 1912.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
M. E. Bever explains that he wrote Theodore Roosevelt about his triplets but has not heard back. As the letter was addressed in care of The Outlook, he asks if Lyman Abbott forwarded his letter to Roosevelt.
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1911-01-28
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1911-01-22
Lander, Charles O. (Charles Oram), 1863-1934
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Charles O. Lander sends Abbott Lyman some remarks. If it is published, Lander requests his pseudonym be used.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-22
Frank A. Miller and Horace Porter ask Lyman Abbott if Theodore Roosevelt will visit California soon and if he “could be secured for Riverside” as they “must have him.” In a handwritten note, Abbott details that Porter was a former associate and Miller runs an “interesting” hotel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16
Miller, Frank A. (Frank Augustus), 1857-1935; Porter, Horace
Mrs. S. G. Francis asks Lyman Abbott to have Theodore Roosevelt review and return her manuscript. She has not received a response to her previous six letters, which she considers unfair and unjust on Roosevelt’s part.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-12
Alexander E. Barthe asks Lyman Abbott to give Theodore Roosevelt the enclosed letter and photograph. He has heard some of Abbott’s addresses and provides two personal references. Barthe instructs Abbott on how Roosevelt can correspond with sculptor Frank Victor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-07
Frederick C. DeLang heard Theodore Roosevelt is speaking in Chicago, Illinois, before the state primaries. He reports the progressive sentiment is strong. He is a progressive candidate for Congress and encloses some statements that he requests Lyman Abbott give to Roosevelt and asks The Outlook to support his candidacy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-17
Ethel Roosevelt asks Lyman Abbot to send her the travel plans of her father, Theodore Roosevelt, as she wants to meet him at Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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1910-08-24
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1910-07-22
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Herbert W. Hamlin asks Lyman Abbott to deliver the enclosed letter to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-11
Helen Gilman Brown asks Lyman Abbott to forward the enclosed letter to Theodore Roosevelt. She appreciates The Outlook‘s recent comments about religion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-14