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President Roosevelt tells Mary Eliza Avery McIlhenny that “we hate to take” her son John Avery McIlhenny from her, but that they are very glad to have him there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-10
During his first week in the presidency, President Roosevelt writes to Mary Eliza Avery McIlhenny that he hopes her and her son John Avery McIlhenny, a fellow Rough Rider, will come visit the White House. The McIlhenny family made their fortune as the inventors of Tabasco sauce.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
Theodore Roosevelt wishes he had time to accept Mary Eliza Avery McIlhenny’s invitation to the island. However, his itinerary is planned by the local entertainment committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mary Eliza Avery McIlhenny for the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-13
President Roosevelt thanks Mary Eliza Avery McIlhenny for the hand-knit cravat, which pleased both him and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He plans to wear it for his birthday. Roosevelt says that it is a pleasure to see John and Anita McIlhenny in Washington, and notes that John is very helpful to him in his work. He hopes to see Mary before he leaves office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-18