Abbott, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Fraser), 1859-1933

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-06

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Unknown

Language

English

President Roosevelt informs Lyman Abbott of The Outlook about the situation with New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Although the major papers covered Hughes as a figure in stark contrast to Roosevelt, he was in fact originally nominated on Roosevelt’s suggestion, and dependent on him for reelection. Politicians such as Hughes have often catered to the press and refused to work beside others in their party, and it has weakened their ability to serve. Even with these misguided acts, Roosevelt investigated the situation thoroughly and felt that Hughes had been a good governor, which is why he intervened for his renomination. Any resentful action Hughes takes to upset Roosevelt does not hold power now, as Roosevelt will never run for office or request anything from Hughes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

President Roosevelt asks if Lyman Abbott or his son, Lawrence F. Abbott, can come for lunch and talk about Representative J. S. Sherman.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-04

President Roosevelt asks Lyman Abbott to either bring Dr. Smith himself, or to send him with his son Lawrence F. Abbott, for lunch on March 6. He encloses a letter from Bishop C. C. McCabe.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-14

Ernest Hamlin Abbott, editor of The Outlook, compares the Abbott family to the Republican Party in that both “can present a united front . . . but still be torn with internal strife.” Abbott has already shown President Roosevelt’s letter to his brother Lawrence F. Abbott, and will try to show it to his father, Lyman Abbott, when he returns from a trip. He jokes that “it will be useless for [him] to try to induce Lyman Abbott, 2nd,” Lawrence F. Abbott’s newborn son, to read Roosevelt’s letter.  Ernest Hamlin Abbott and his brother Lawrence Abbott “like immensely” Roosevelt’s Provincetown speech and feel it will positively impact national views on controlling corporations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-27

The editors of The Outlook have forwarded Jacob A. Riis’s letter to Lawrence F. Abbott for consideration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-17

Theodore Roosevelt has not looked into the matter and suggests Lawrence O. Murry speak to Lawrence F. Abbott who has.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-08

Theodore Roosevelt looks forward to receiving the song from his sister, Corinne Robinson. He is proud of her poetry, and has heard many compliments about it. He feels that it is all right if Robinson’s son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, does not have a good chance of being elected, as it is a case where the fight itself is one of the prizes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-05

Theodore Roosevelt does not believe The Outlook intends to attack department stores. Instead, he and the periodical feel that big stores should treat their employees with “scrupulous justice and consideration” like any other employer. Roosevelt thanks E. W. Bloomingdale for pointing out the pages in the federal report about women and child workers. He will show them to Lawrence F. Abbott.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-01

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Otto J. Schneider that Theodore Roosevelt does not want to sit for any more photographs at the present time. He informs him that several pictures were taken by the Moffett Studio recently, and that Schneider may be able to obtain a picture for his purposes from them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-12

Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Sherman Day Thacher that he cannot visit his school during his trip to California. He regrets this, since Lawrence F. Abbott urged him to accept.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-06

Theodore Roosevelt tells George Haven Putnam that he will continue speaking with Lawrence F. Abbott about publication rights for his essays.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-07

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary returns Representative Herman D. Reeve’s article as Roosevelt does not accept articles for publication in The Outlook. He suggests Reeve contact the Managing Editor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-25

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of Asa S. Fisk’s letter. As contributing editor to The Outlook, Roosevelt does not accept articles for publication.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-16

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of A. H. Heininger’s letter. As contributing editor to The Outlook, Roosevelt does not accept articles for publication.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-16

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Byrd Mock for the book. He would send a personal acknowledgment but is overwhelmed with work. Roosevelt wishes he could commission Mock for an article in The Outlook, but he does not accept articles as a contributing editor. Mock should contact the managing editor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-16

Theodore Roosevelt is thankful if the editorial did any good. He feels that Progressives must protect corporations when they are doing right, as well as call them out in wrongdoing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-06

Theodore Roosevelt wishes Senator Lodge and his wife, Anna “Nannie” Cabot Mills Davis Lodge, a Merry Christmas. He sends a letter from Lawrence Abbott. Roosevelt has a hunting trophy for Lodge and sent Nannie a copy of African Game Trails.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-21

Theodore Roosevelt asks Lyman Abbott to forward something to his sons, Lawrence and Ernest. Roosevelt also speaks about the question of creating a world league for peace and the ramifications that would have for the American people. Roosevelt is doubtful that such a league would succeed unless the American people realize that they must prepare for their own defense first.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-24

Theodore Roosevelt clarifies statements he made in his book, America and the World War. Belgium was unprepared when compared with Switzerland. Roosevelt gives G. Edward Buxton the names of people who may be interested in forming a league.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-06