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Under separate cover, Theodore Roosevelt is returning Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. San Martin has yet to be found. When he returns home, Roosevelt would like to host the Shiptons to lunch or dinner.
1914-05-25
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear from Major Shipton and would like to know when Colonel Reybau arrives. He asks if Shipton received the books that were returned and would like to host the Shiptons to lunch or dinner. The horse, San Martin, never arrived.
1914-11-23
If Theodore Roosevelt is allowed to raise a division for military service, he would be pleased to enroll Major Shipton.
1916-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt cannot dine with Major Shipton as he will not be addressing the Geographical Society.
1917-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear from General Shipton and appreciated the allusions to Kermit and Quentin Roosevelt. He hopes that Shipton will also be able to see Ted and Archie Roosevelt. Roosevelt wishes that he was able to serve with Shipton in the war.
1918-03-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes Major Shipton to thank him for the use of his books, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, during the journey to South America. Roosevelt also thanks Shipton for his kindness toward Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt over the winter and says that he hopes he can see Shipton and his wife soon.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1914-06-29