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Theodore Roosevelt and his secretary received Van V. Bowman’s letters regarding the returned robe. Contrary to Bowman’s belief, Roosevelt’s secretary did not act personally but merely followed Roosevelt’s instruction not to accept items sent for purchase unless requested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Van V. Bowman that Roosevelt does not accept items sent for purchase unless he specifically requests them. Roosevelt does not make exceptions to this rule, so his secretary returns the item to Bowman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-04
Frank Harper explains to Van V. Bowman that Theodore Roosevelt does not accept items sent for purchase unless he specifically requests them. Therefore, Harper returns the robe to Bowman, having sent it express.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-14