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James Morris Whiton supposes Theodore Roosevelt will want to read the paper which Lyman Abbott quotes in his article “Hunting for Common Good.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Judge Lindsey encloses a letter he sent to Lyman Abbott and was pleased to meet Ted Roosevelt in San Francisco.
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1911-03-22
Simeon Gilbert sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter recalling their recent chance meeting, and reflecting on Roosevelt’s connection with his brother, John I. Gilbert, who admired and worked with Roosevelt in the New York Legislature. He is glad Roosevelt is continuing in “that long drawn, that almost epic, strife, for political honor and honesty.”
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1911-02-23
John Firman Coar asks Theodore Roosevelt to reconsider the education situation for Brooklyn and Long Island as he feels there was a miscommunication. He requests a meeting with Roosevelt to discuss the matter.
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1911-01-27
Adolph Geismar commends Theodore Roosevelt’s pamphlet “American Problems.” He comments on the many good men and women of the world he has shared friendships with. He assures Roosevelt of his admiration and hopes he will visit St. Johnland Home in Kings Park, Long Island.
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1911-01-21
Thomas Roberts Slicer requests Theodore Roosevelt address the Economic Club on the fortification of the Panama Canal. The Club seeks to present multiple perspectives on current topics by experts. Slicer asks to meet Roosevelt Tuesday afternoon to discuss the matter further.
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1911-01-16
Edgar J. Rich commends The Outlook’s editorial on the situation in New Hampshire. He thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the invitation to meet him and the staff.
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1911-01-02
Lawrence F. Abbott sends Theodore Roosevelt an excerpt from a letter his father, Lyman Abbott, received from former First Lady Rose Elizabeth Cleveland that will interest him. Cleveland comments on Roosevelt’s defeat in New York and “Cleveland democracy.” She asks Abbott to give her love to Roosevelt, who is capable of “suffering as a patriot–not as a politician.
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1910-12-15
Ammaroy Eskridge recently visited with Mrs. Ball, the widow of the last descendent of Mary Ball, George Washington’s mother. For several years, Ball has been collecting data on the true, historical facts of Mary Ball to share with the public. Eskridge asks Theodore Roosevelt or Lyman Abbott to visit Mrs. Ball and help her. The best way to honor Washington is to defend his mother.
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1910-10-07
Frank Lambert Dingley regrets that he cannot visit New York and discuss the political situation with Theodore Roosevelt before he leaves on his Western trip. Therefore, he provides several further points, primarily on the administration’s retreat from encroachment as a sign of public pressure against reactionary political sinners. His job as editor allows him access to public opinion, which is “the scientific demand of fair play and of the equities of industry.” Dingley congratulates Roosevelt for maintaining silence during such a crucial political period.
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1910-08-16
Lawrence F. Abbott decries the action of the Roman Methodists as offensive and contrary to Theodore Roosevelt’s letter to Lyman Abbott.
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1910
Lawrence F. Abbott tells President Roosevelt that the next issue of The Outlook, to be published on March 6, 1909, will include his first signed editorial and another officially welcoming him to the publication. The Outlook also intends to publish a paragraph describing the relationship between Roosevelt and the periodical as well as information regarding Roosevelt’s upcoming trips to Africa and Europe. Abbott has enclosed this paragraph for review by Roosevelt and notes that this information will be kept private until after the inauguration.
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1909-02-25
The Outlook is publishing a series of four articles that will summarize President Roosevelt’s administration from four different aspects. Lawrence F. Abbott originally wanted Secretary of State Elihu Root to write the article on foreign relations. Both Abbott and Roosevelt are disappointed in the article that Scott wrote instead, as it does not portray the administration’s foreign policy accurately. Abbott regrets that he had not thought of First Assistant Secretary of State John Callan O’Laughlin to write the article, as Roosevelt suggested.
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1909-02-16
Lawrence F. Abbott acknowledges receipt of President Roosevelt’s letter and apologizes for William Howe Tolman’s inappropriate request. Abbott wishes to convey to Ambassador Henry White that The Outlook had no part in Tolman’s desire to award William Bailey Howland the Legion of Honor. Finally, Abbott makes clear to Roosevelt that The Outlook would never take advantage of their association with the president.
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1909-02-20
Lawrence F. Abbott, president and publisher of The Outlook, asks President Roosevelt if he would write an editorial in support of the lock canal plan used at the Panama Canal to be run alongside an article by Philippe Bunau-Varilla criticizing the lock type. Abbott argues that no one but Roosevelt will have greater influence in persuading people not to worry about the canal.
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1909-02-09
In the absence of his father Lyman Abbott, Lawrence F. Abbott confirms receipt of the copies of President Roosevelt’s Sorbonne and Romanes lectures. He will share them with his father, and then will ensure they are carefully kept until such time as Roosevelt authorizes their publication. Abbott would appreciate if Roosevelt would send a memorandum stating which associations he would like the lectures distributed to, and the dates on which they should be released. He additionally acknowledges receipt of the proofs of several articles Roosevelt has written for The Outlook. Abbott is pleased that The Outlook can assist Roosevelt with his European lecture, and makes sure that Roosevelt knows they can be called upon to assist in any way they are able.
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1909-01-02
Lawrence F. Abbott informs President Roosevelt that he and his father, Lyman Abbott, will bring the original of Roosevelt’s article on socialism, along with a galley proof. The Abbotts believe that it would be advantageous to publish it in two parts. They will give their reasons when they visit Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
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1908-11-15
Lawrence F. Abbott is sorry for any annoyance caused by the “sensational and mendacious story” that New York papers have published about Outlook investor James Stillman, who has connections to Standard Oil. He would like to explain the facts of the case to President Roosevelt. Stillman and Lawson Valentine helped his father, Lyman Abbott, purchase the magazine from Henry Ward Beecher, but have never taken any editorial interest in it. Stillman does not own a majority of shares; most shares are owned by people “daily and actively engaged” with The Outlook.
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1908-11-13
William Bailey Howland encloses a proposed press release announcing President Roosevelt’s upcoming association with The Outlook magazine. Also enclosed are two copies of a letter from Lyman Abbott, one of which should be signed and returned by Roosevelt. A private office will be ready for Roosevelt on March 5, 1909.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-28