Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-05-23

Creator(s)

Meath, Reginald Brabazon, 12th earl of, 1841-1929

Recipient

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-06-04

Creator(s)

Shuttleworth, L.

Recipient

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-05-05

Creator(s)

Hill, David Jayne, 1850-1932

Recipient

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-04-27

Creator(s)

Hibben, Paxton, 1880-1928

Recipient

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

E. E. Hixson has some engraved calling cards for Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He asks Frank Harper if he can meet deliver them to the Roosevelts in Cairo, Egypt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-02-28

M. L. Ayers acknowledges Frank Harper’s letter of February 26 stating Theodore Roosevelt’s policy of non-interference with appointments of the new administration. Still, Ayers pleads his case by citing conversations between Roosevelt and Sylvane M. Ferris on June 10, 1908. Ayers also describes the actions already taken by Ferris to resolve the matter himself and the reasons Ferris was unwilling to contact Roosevelt himself. Finally, Ayers restates his offer to pay for Harper to send a cable to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-03-02

Edgar Huidekoper Wells asks Frank Harper to forward the enclosed letter to Theodore Roosevelt regarding his election to the presidency of the Harvard Alumni Association.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-03-16

W. G. McAdoo asks Frank Harper to forward his letter to Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-02-19

M. L. Ayers, owner of The Dickinson Press, requests that Frank Harper, Theodore Roosevelt’s executive secretary, cable Roosevelt (who at the time was on his African safari) a message regarding difficulty with the re-appointment of Sylvane Ferris, Roosevelt’s former ranch hand in Medora, as register in the U.S. Land Office in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-02-23

Charles G. Mosher acknowledges Frank Harper’s information about scheduling Theodore Roosevelt for a talk in Augusta, Maine. He asks Harper to place his request on file so that it is ready when Roosevelt returns from Africa and is ready to schedule engagements.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-01-12

Henry G. Thresher reminds Frank Harper that he previously inquired about having Theodore Roosevelt address the New England Manufacturing Jewelers’ and Silversmiths’ Association. He asks when Roosevelt will return and if he is making engagements.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-01-22

Henry G. Thresher thanks Frank Harper for the information. He will visit Theodore Roosevelt once he returns and arrange a visit to Providence, Rhode Island. However, Thresher wants to make such arrangements before he leaves for Europe on June 11 and asks if Harper knows when Roosevelt will return in early June.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-01-29

James G. Irvine reminds Frank Harper that he had written in the spring to request a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, and Harper had informed him that Roosevelt did not currently have a photograph. Irvine will be leaving New York City for Monson Academy in Massachusetts, and would like Harper to send any further correspondence to him there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-10-14

Douglas Robinson acknowledges receipt of the check and royalty statements from the Century Company. He requests that in the future Frank Harper forward the checks to his office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-11-03

James P. Hawkins has heard in the papers that Ethel Roosevelt is coming home. He would like to be introduced so that he can correspond with her, and asks Frank Harper to find out if she is interested.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-11-11

Elijah E. Knott has written a rough draft of a reform party platform with Theodore Roosevelt in mind as a leader. He would like Frank Harper to send it to Roosevelt if he deems it appropriate, so that he can comment on it. Knott strongly believes that the country needs a new party to establish reform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-07-27

Elijah E. Knott is pleased that Frank Harper acknowledges his letter and enclosure. The response to his outline of reform principles has been positive so far, although Knott believes more work needs to be done. Theodore Roosevelt’s work must continue or else Knott fears that the country will become radical.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-07-29

Douglas Robinson acknowledges receipt of a check from Houghton Mifflin Company for Theodore Roosevelt’s account.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-08-11

John R. Williams would like to “file [an] application” to have Theodore Roosevelt speak in Milwaukee when he returns from Africa. Any money raised from the event would go to worthy causes, but Williams thinks it is important for people to see Roosevelt and hear his message.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-05-08

George Lindee tells Frank Harper he has moved and requests that The Outlook be send to his new residence. In a lengthy postscript, Lindee tells Harper about his blood poison antidote and asks whether he should sell it to the government or a private corporation. He offers to split the profits with Harper if he helps him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-05-10