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Theodore Roosevelt tells W. J. De Mauriac that he only takes alcohol in extreme moderation and the stories about him are false.
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1912-05-13
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Marshall W. Hubble for his letter and enclosures but informs him that Roosevelt is only a contributing editor to The Outlook. To have an article published, Hubble must contact the managing editor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-29
Theodore Roosevelt gives Corinne Roosevelt Robinson the names of people he would like to dine with for breakfast, tea, and dinner.
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1911-12-28
Theodore Roosevelt found Charles C. Bull’s letter interesting in every respect. He does not want to be nominated. Bull’s talk with John Avery McIlhenny amused Roosevelt. He comments on his average drinking habits and responds to Andrew B. Hammond’s charges that he was not at the Battle of San Juan Hill and drinks heavily.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt wishes his friends understood that he cannot possibly accept all the invitations he receives and wants to avoid making speeches when possible. While he appreciates A. M. Gardner’s invitation, regretfully, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt wishes his friends understood that he cannot possibly accept all the invitations he receives and wants to avoid making speeches when possible.
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1911-11-18
Theodore Roosevelt introduces President of Harvard A. Lawrence Lowell to Owen Johnson, who wrote the stories about Lawrenceville and is working on a piece about university club and society problems. Roosevelt attests to Johnson’s honesty and asks Lowell to speak freely with him and refer him some students. He wants to meet and discuss the topic sometime with Lawrence.
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1911-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Reverend Cyrus K. Stockwell that he received Stockwell’s letter from Lyman Abbott, but he cannot answer Stockwell’s query regarding what Roosevelt’s favorite text is.
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1911-10-11
Theodore Roosevelt informs A. T. Mahan that Lyman Abbott and his other colleagues are also doubtful of the peace treaties. He asks Mahan to write a letter about it for The Outlook.
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1911-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt found Charles Dwight Willard’s letter interesting, and thinks it is a wonder that Willard has lived this long with his health challenges. Roosevelt reflects on their being “within range of the riflepits” and reasons that all is well should they be hit as they have “fought the good fight and accomplished something.” He found the anecdote about Harrison Gray Otis at The Outlook lunch amusing, and it is true that he found it proper to leave Lyman Abbott’s correction to his article even though he believes that The Times building was dynamited. He is pleased with the success of Edwin T. Earl’s paper and comments on the corruption of other newspapermen. Roosevelt comments on the progressive contingency having to “use the curb quite as much as the spur” in dealing with the popular movement against big corporations and men of wealth. Willard’s compliments of his article pleased him, especially as he admits to sometimes feeling dispirited about them. As an ex-president, Roosevelt must balance standing up for what he thinks is right without appearing to censor the current president. However, he is “extremely indignant” that President William H. Taft vetoed the statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico.
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1911-08-18
If there were any way for Theodore Roosevelt to accept the invitation of New York Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Keogh, he would do so, but he has decided to reject every engagement to speak, because if he accepts one, he is obliged to accept countless others. He invites Keogh to have lunch with him if he is ever in New York City on a convenient day.
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1911-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Cleveland H. Dodge and tells him he will gladly help him in the matter. He assumes that Dr. Lyman Abbott will help as well and asks what they can do.
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1911-07-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt will give Joseph B. Doyle’s letter and card to Lyman Abbott, the editor of The Outlook, to see if a notice can be placed in the periodical.
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1911-06-05
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed meeting Simeon Gilbert.
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1911-02-27
Theodore Roosevelt respectfully declines an invitation to attend a meeting of the Litchfield County University Club proposed by Howard Williston Carter. The club and invitation were brought to Roosevelt’s attention by Dr. Lyman Abbott.
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1911-02-02
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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1911-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Mary S. Gentry Francis that he has received only one letter from her, although she claims to have posted several. He also cannot find the manuscript Francis sent to Roosevelt, and urges her not to send Roosevelt manuscripts without his permission.
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1911-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt will show Minister Maurice Francis Egan’s letter to Hamilton Mabie, the author of an article in The Outlook. While he is not orthodox, Roosevelt tries to avoid the type of “intensely offensive spiritual pride” that conceits being heterodox. Roosevelt believes greatly in the doctrine of works and knows many men whose doctrinal beliefs are incompatible, yet they can work harmoniously. He strongly condemns religious men who disapprove of the search for scientific truth. Roosevelt found Egan’s conversation with Frederik VIII, King of Denmark, interesting.
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1911-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt received Frank A. Miller and Horace Porter’s telegram from Lyman Abbott. Regretfully, he cannot accept their invitation.
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1911-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary shares the plans for entertaining Count Albert Apponyi at Oyster Bay and asks Robert Erskine Ely if this conflicts with his arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-18