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President Roosevelt cannot see Bishop Hartzell in New York, but if Hartzell will be in Washington, D.C., Roosevelt would be pleased if they could meet. He is very interested in what Hartzell says of Henry Ossawa Tanner’s work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-17
President Roosevelt reminds Bishop Hartzell that while he will greet him at the African Diamond Jubilee and give a brief address, he cannot speak for longer than five minutes. Roosevelt’s schedule is extremely busy, which makes it difficult for him to prepare an address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-10
President Roosevelt was glad to promise that he would attend Bishop Hartzell’s “African Diamond Jubilee.” He mourns David Decamp Thompson’s death.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
President Roosevelt does not think it is a good idea to appoint a commission like the one Bishop Hartzell suggests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-30
President Roosevelt has been speaking about Bishop Hartzell’s work in Africa with YMCA leader John R. Mott. He encloses the requested photograph for Hartzell’s mother. Roosevelt wishes that Hartzell would say publicly about William H. Taft what he said in the postscript of his letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-15