Thanet, Octave, 1850-1934

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1905-10-25

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Thanet, Octave, 1850-1934

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English

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alice French

President Roosevelt thanks Alice French for the gift of a pearl pin, and says that “never until now have I taken over much thought for my apparel, but at present I feel as if I had to live up to the pearl pin.” He supposes that eventually he will have to wear it only at official receptions and other full dress occasions, but for the present he is wearing it at all times throughout the day.

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Creation Date

1909-01-02

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt thanks Alice French, pen name Octave Thanet, for the pin, and tells her that he wore it over Christmas and that it is now one of his favorites. Roosevelt is especially touched by the thought she gave him in the midst of her own sorrow because of the recent death of her sister-in-law, Clara Virginia Decker French.

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Creation Date

1908-12-26

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt tells Alice French, pen name Octave Thanet, that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had already read her book Man of the Hour before she sent them a copy, and both enjoyed it.

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Creation Date

1905-10-06

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt found the article Alice French (who wrote under the pen name Octave Thanet) sent him to be noteworthy. He apologizes that his family cannot travel to Iowa to visit, and wishes that she would be able to visit his family in the White House again. He notes that neither he nor Edith Kermit Carrow Roosevelt will never forget her.

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Creation Date

1905-01-12

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt particularly enjoys reading Octave Thanet’s stories concerning the “relations between employer and employee, capitalist and wage-worker.” He believes the stories illustrate the importance of good relationships among people of different socioeconomic status. Roosevelt sends Thanet a bound copy of his presidential speeches and points out those which cover the same themes as her stories.

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Creation Date

1904-04-23

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt invites Octave Thanet to the White House musical on Friday, January 29. They could also have lunch or dinner.

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Creation Date

1904-01-09

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt would like to know in advance when Miss French, pen name Octave Thanet, will be in Washington, D.C., so that he can host her at the White House.

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Creation Date

1903-11-25

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt would like to meet Alice French, pen name Octave Thanet, if she will be in Washington, D.C., this winter to discuss social and labor matters.

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Creation Date

1903-11-18

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt has always enjoyed Octave Thanet’s work and is especially appreciative of her recent short story on lynching.

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Creation Date

1903-02-07

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Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

On behalf of Ethel Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt thanks Octave Thanet for the book. Edith Roosevelt thanks Thanet for being kind to her son.

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Creation Date

1905-1909

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Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept Octave Thanet’s invitation due to previous arrangements.

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Creation Date

1914-09-23

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Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt thanks Octave Thanet for the delightful letters and hospitality. She invites Thanet to visit Sagamore Hill.

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Creation Date

1910-11-11

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Letter from Isabella Hagner to Octave Thanet

The book sent to Archie Roosevelt will be sent to Groton School after Ethel Roosevelt finishes reading it. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is sure Archie will enjoy the book.

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James, Isabella (Belle) Hagner, 1876-1943

Creation Date

1907-10-19

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Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt thanks Alice French (pen name Octave Thanet) for the kindness showed to one of her sons. She hopes that French can visit Washington, D.C., as she would like to present Ethel Roosevelt to her.

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Creation Date

1907-09-11

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Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt would be delighted to see Alice French and invites her to dinner on May 4.

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Creation Date

1906-04-28

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Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had already ordered Alice French’s new book but is pleased that French sent her a copy. The Roosevelts hope to see French this winter.

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Creation Date

1905

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Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt invites Alice French to dinner, where she looks forward to presenting Ethel Roosevelt. Captain Lee will unfortunately be leaving to join his regiment before French arrives.

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Creation Date

1901-1909

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Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Octave Thanet

President Roosevelt is unlikely to visit Davenport, Iowa, but Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is sure he would visit Alice French there if he could. Edith appreciates the kind words regarding Archie Roosevelt. Emily Tyler Carow, Edith Roosevelt’s sister, would send her own message but she is at her villa in Italy.

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Creation Date

1901-1909

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