Batten, John H. (John Henry), 1850-1928

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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1918-10-29

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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Batten

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary confirms receipt of the letter and clippings from John H. Batten. Roosevelt did not authorize the statements contained in the the news clippings.

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1910-08-20

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Batten

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary has received John H. Batten’s letters, but has not gotten the photographic proofs yet. Once they arrive, he will show them to Roosevelt and telegraph Batten his decision. He tells Batten of Roosevelt’s full travel plans, and regrets that Roosevelt will not be able to accept Batten’s kind offer at this time.

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1910-08-17

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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Batten

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

Letter from William Bailey Howland to John H. Batten

William Bailey Howland only recently learned of John H. Batten’s letter to Frank Harper, as Harper left on vacation shortly after Batten sent it. Howland will submit Batten’s proposed program to Theodore Roosevelt, and will promptly inform him if Roosevelt has any suggestions to make regarding it. Roosevelt will likely be unable to accept either of the invitations Batten has forwarded because of his already full schedule. Howland informs Batten of the members of Roosevelt’s party, and makes suggestions regarding seating at an event.

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1910-08-09

Letter from William Bailey Howland to John H. Batten

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, William Bailey Howland informs John H. Batten that Roosevelt can see the photographer on Tuesday or Friday morning of the next week in order to take a picture to use in the creation of a banquet menu for the Hamilton Club of Chicago, Illinois.

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1910-08-05

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Batten

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1910-07-23

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Batten

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1910-07-20

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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Batten

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1910-07-16

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Telegram from William Bailey Howland to John H. Batten

William Bailey Howland informs John H. Batten, the president of the Hamilton Club of Chicago, that the photographic proofs of Theodore Roosevelt have not arrived.

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