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Theodore Roosevelt believes in such associations that Myron T. Herrick mentions, but does not know how to go about getting them. Roosevelt requests Herrick send anything he has written on the subject .
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
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1913-07-01
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Herrick, Myron T. (Myron Timothy), 1854-1929
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President Roosevelt thanks Myron T. Herrick for the letter, and says he has encouraged Representative Theodore E. Burton to accept. Roosevelt asks if Herrick can come to Washington, D.C. in September or October.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-03
President Roosevelt asks Colonel Myron T. Herrick to come visit him at his convenience. Roosevelt was told of William McKinley’s intention to send Herrick to Italy, and plans to follow through on it. He hopes to learn, through Herrick and Secretary of State John Hay, what McKinley told the Ambassador to Italy, George von Lengerke Meyer, when he was sent there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
President Roosevelt thanks Myron T. Herrick for the meaningful letter.
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1901-09-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Ambassador Herrick introducing John Callan O’Laughlin.
1914-11-12
This letter is regarding admiration for American army; encloses a sketch of Quentin Roosevelt’s gravesite, area of impact of airplane and metal pieces, etc.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1924-03-08
Theodore Roosevelt notifies Myron T. Herrick that his son-in-law, Nicholas Longworth, may run for Senator in Ohio. Roosevelt does not expect to influence Longworth’s decision but will support him if he runs. Should Herrick choose to run as well, Roosevelt will testify honestly to his admirable work as ambassador and admit that he would make an excellent senator.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-01-29
Theodore Roosevelt believes that Woodrow Wilson has now “eaten his words” regarding national defense. Roosevelt is glad that Wilson’s position has changed and will “back him heartily in his new position.” However, Roosevelt believes that Wilson has only changed his policy to help his personal political position.
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1915-10-25
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Ambassador Herrick about the matter and would like Herrick to visit him.
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1915-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt praises and thanks Ambassador Herrick for his efforts on behalf of the United States in international relations. Roosevelt wishes that Herrick were in charge of foreign affairs in Washington, D.C., because “the conduct of foreign affairs has been pitiful.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-12
Theodore Roosevelt provides a letter of introduction for Charles Cary to Ambassador Herrick. Roosevelt states that Cary is a good man who is in Paris, France, to be useful during this time of crisis.
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1914-11-14
President Roosevelt is glad to hear that Myron T. Herrick liked the White House Conference on the Care of Dependent Children. He feels that Herrick was correct about the reasons for the objections that were urged against his becoming a member of Cabinet.
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1909-02-10
President Roosevelt has heard that there are rumors that he is attempting to influence the Ohio Senatorial fight. He tells Myron T. Herrick that it would be unwise for his administration to assume any position in this contest, and suggests that the best course might be to delay any appointments and have William H. Taft’s administration make them once Taft takes office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-14
President Roosevelt asks Myron T. Herrick if he has any people to suggest for the various positions he mentioned previously.
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1908-12-10
President Roosevelt tells Myron T. Herrick, former governor of Ohio, that he is not sure whether he can do anything about the issue that Herrick wrote to him about. Roosevelt says that “we are in a hopeless tangle about the Ohio patronage,” and promises to look into Herrick’s suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-09
President Roosevelt was touched by Myron T. Herrick’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-06
President Roosevelt is very interested in “that Johnson matter” that Myron T. Herrick wrote about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-30
President Roosevelt thanks Governor Herrick for the kind letter. Roosevelt does not wish to intrude upon the presidential campaign or give unasked-for advice. Nonetheless, he will do anything he can to help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-25
President Roosevelt is pleased to have heard from Governor Herrick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-21