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President Roosevelt thanks Joel Chandler Harris for the autographed gift for Ethel Roosevelt and expresses his fondness for Harris’s writings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-12
President Roosevelt sends Joel Chandler Harris a letter that may or may not be for publication, depending on whether Harris thinks it wise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-14
President Roosevelt tells Joel Chandler Harris of a recent conversation that he had with Fitzhugh Lee and Archibald Willingham Butt in which they discussed the popularity of the song Dixie, and how they wished that the Battle Hymn of the Republic was as well known. Roosevelt asks if Harris would print the lyrics to the Battle Hymn of the Republic in his magazine to help popularize the song.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-15
President Roosevelt will see Colonel Jones, although he does not believe he will be able to promote him. He wishes that Joel Chandler Harris could experience how difficult it is to decide which officers get promotions. He greatly enjoyed Harris’s visit to the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-27
President Roosevelt thanks Joel Chandler Harris for his gift of two books. He enjoyed having Harris at dinner recently.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-03
President Roosevelt sends Joel Chandler Harris his subscription for Uncle Remus’ Magazine. Roosevelt also asks if Harris can come and have dinner at the White House. Roosevelt requests that he bring Clinton Dangerfield or “any other of Uncle Remus’ people who will come,” and urges Harris to come when he can.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-24
President Roosevelt provides a letter of introduction to Joel Chandler Harris for Ernest Hamlin Abbott, son of Lyman Abbott of The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-14
President Roosevelt tells Joel Chandler Harris how much the Roosevelt children enjoy his stories. Roosevelt describes the wide variety of White House pets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-09