Yard, Robert Sterling, 1861-1945

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-08-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Yard, Robert Sterling, 1861-1945

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-06-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Yard, Robert Sterling, 1861-1945

President Roosevelt tells Robert S. Yard that, as Ellen Velvin has already heard something of the action of Sir Henry C. Burdett, he has no objection to Yard showing her their correspondence if he thinks it is proper. Roosevelt has taken the liberty of telling Velvin how magnanimous Yard’s action in the matter was.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-11

President Roosevelt asks Robert Sterling Yard to let him know if he gets behind by advancing Ellen Velvin money for her upcoming book. Roosevelt will help Yard if this is the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-18

Although President Roosevelt has never personally met Ellen Velvin, he hears that she is poor and is trying to do good work. He suggests that Robert Sterling Yard offer her a small advance on her book so that she is able to live while she finishes it. Roosevelt will reimburse Yard, although he requests that Velvin know nothing about his involvement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-11