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Theodore Roosevelt found William Bayard Cutting’s letter amusing. He teasingly chastises Cutting’s daughter, Olivia Cutting, for scaring her father. Roosevelt would “cheerfully stretch the Constitution” to have Cutting as a senator.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-25
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William Bayard Cutting for writing and informs him that the quotation is fake as he has never made a statement about Governor Miguel Antonio Otero or any other governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
President Roosevelt praises William Bayard Cutting’s son, saying that he “made good, and it was not only a pleasure but a duty to recognize it.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-18
President Roosevelt was touched by the compliment that William Bayard Cutting paid him. Roosevelt agrees with Bayard that the President of the United States could afford to take on a mayoralty, and says that he personally can afford to take any office which he could do good work for the people. Roosevelt does not believe, however, that the job that Bayard mentioned is one that he could do good work in.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-12
President Roosevelt was sorry to learn of William Bayard Cutting’s decision, but tells him to let him know when his son, William Bayard Cutting, is recovered. Roosevelt will appoint him to a position if he can.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-24
President Roosevelt thanks William Bayard Cutting for his letter and his friendliness during the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-12
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that William Bayard Cutting will contribute to the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-04
President Roosevelt highly values William Bayard Cutting’s recommendation but needs to know exactly what position Mr. Coleman desires.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-30
Governor Roosevelt thanks William Bayard Cutting for the letter and the box. He will make sure that it is used by his sisters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-03-27