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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-02-28
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-09-15
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-09-02
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957
English
President Roosevelt believes James B. Connolly is the ideal candidate to accompany the Atlantic Fleet as a journalist representing all newspapers. However, before promising anything, he must first consult with Admiral Willard H. Brownson and Admiral Robley D. Evans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-17
Theodore Roosevelt compliments James B. Connolly on his book The Trawler, and invites him and his wife for a visit in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-17
President Roosevelt commends James B. Connolly’s characteristic “cool courage” during the sinking of the Republic, and has made several letters about his actions public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-31
President Roosevelt received the letter and enclosures from James B. Connolly. Roosevelt is willing to let Connolly give out the interview but warns him that he does not want to make a public statement about something he knows nothing about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-28
President Roosevelt appreciated the letter from James B. Connolly and assures him that he had not seen the article in the Sun, but would have ignored it if he had seen it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-29
President Roosevelt has been trying to secure passage of an employers’ liability bill which would allow him to help the men James B. Connolly referred to in his letter. He will try to help them if he can.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-30
President Roosevelt regrets to inform James Connolly that he cannot go to Gloucester, Massachusetts, to meet with the fishermen there. Roosevelt has much respect for the fishermen and asks Connolly to arrange for him to meet with some of them in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-15
President Roosevelt received James B. Connolly’s letter but is unsure what naval review he refers to. The main review connected to the Jamestown Exposition is tomorrow, but it is too late for Roosevelt to arrange Connolly’s attendance. However, if possible, he will try to help Connolly with his studies of the enlisted navy men.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-25
President Roosevelt asks James B. Connolly to explain to Mr. Riordan his regrets in being unable to attend the banquet for Mr. Cummings. Roosevelt explains that he gets so many invitations and cannot possibly accept them all. Roosevelt also reminds Connolly to bring his wife Elizabeth F. Hurley Connolly for a visit to Washington this year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-18
President Roosevelt invites James B. Connolly to visit Sagamore Hill and accompany him to see the naval review and target practice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-06
President Roosevelt thanks James B. Connolly for a copy of his book “The Seiners,” and asks if Connolly is familiar with Hopkinson Smith. Smith dined with President Roosevelt and shared a story about a lighthouse man which was reminiscent of fictional characters within his books.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-28
President Roosevelt enjoys James B. Connolly’s work and is pleased to see an American author who “strikes a new note.” Roosevelt inquires whether Connolly liked Owen Wister’s recent novel, The Virginian.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-29