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Shaffer, John C. (John Charles), 1853-1943

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer

Theodore Roosevelt approves of John C. Shaffer’s recommendation, except for the name. Roosevelt could not undertake the suggested work and thinks it would be inadvisable for him to do so.

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John C. Shaffer recommended Theodore Roosevelt to represent the United States as a distinguished lecturer in Japan to speak on the topic of peace.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division