De Forest, Robert W. (Robert Weeks), 1848-1931

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-03-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

De Forest, Robert W. (Robert Weeks), 1848-1931

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-04-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

De Forest, Robert W. (Robert Weeks), 1848-1931

Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt thank Robert W. De Forest and Mrs. De Forest for the cordial welcome home.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-26

Theodore Roosevelt writes a letter that introduces Father York and recommends Miss Travers for employment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-24

President Roosevelt sends Robert W. De Forest a letter of introduction for his colleague Senator George Peabody Wetmore. Wetmore is interested in expanding the YMCA for sailors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-08

President Roosevelt says he shall do all he can to have the duty on art removed from the tariff but does not believe the tariff can be touched with such a short session.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-27

President Roosevelt tells Robert W. De Forest that he does not think that as President he can serve on the Josephine Shaw Lowell memorial committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-06

President Roosevelt explains to Robert W. De Forest that while he can recommend legislation to Congress, he cannot lobby for bills, and in fact is attacked in the press for the perception that he encroaches on Congress. Roosevelt asks De Forest to pass this along to Mr. Ward.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-16

President Roosevelt thanks Robert W. De Forest for his congratulations as well as his work during the campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-12