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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Louis W. Buckley

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Louis W. Buckley

Theodore Roosevelt Thanks Louis W. Buckley for asking him to become a member of the Honorary Advisory Board of the first Kansas Land show but he must refuse. Roosevelt is part of hundreds of organizations and is trying not to join anymore because he does not want to be part of any organization unless he can be an active member, which he cannot do.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Wilson L. Gill

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Wilson L. Gill

President Roosevelt informs Wilson L. Gill of the American Patriotic League that not only is he unable to sign such a report as Gill sent, but in light of the request he must ask Gill to remove him from the League’s advisory board. Roosevelt is in sympathy with the purposes of the league, but cannot exercise any personal supervision of the league’s activities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

When Chairman Cortelyou was at Oyster Bay, he spoke to President Roosevelt about appointing Colonel Dudley Evans to the Board of Visitors to Annapolis, most likely referring to the Board of Visitors for the United States Naval Academy. Although the present board has already been appointed, Cortelyou believes this suggestion is relevant for the next board appointment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-17

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry J. Myers

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry J. Myers

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Harry J. Myers, expressing appreciation for the honor of being elected as a member of the Educational Aid Society advisory council. He is unable to accept the position, however, as he is a member of hundreds of organizations and unable to take on any further obligations. He does not like to join an organization unless he is able to take an active role and he sends his regrets.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

Theodore Roosevelt instructs Truman Handy Newberry to stay on that board. Roosevelt has been assured by a conversation with his cousin Philip Roosevelt, and he has arranged a meeting of the Advisory Board and of the Trustees. Roosevelt concludes that the National Defense Society is doing admirable work, but the National Security League, which has pro-Wilson members, is causing them trouble.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-12-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the board of trustees of the American Defense Society

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the board of trustees of the American Defense Society

Theodore Roosevelt gratefully accepts the invitation of the American Defense Society, to speak at an upcoming luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel. He also expresses his admiration for the Society’s goals as well as for their publication, American Defense. As a member of the Advisory Board, he looks forward to the meeting and to their agreement and discussion on important matters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-12-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the American Legion

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the American Legion

Theodore Roosevelt supports the raising of an American Legion and believes the best way to avoid war is to prepare in advance. In the event of war, Roosevelt hopes to raise a division of cavalry similar to the Rough Riders of the Spanish-American War. The creation of a military reserve will be of great benefit to the United States and Roosevelt recommends working closely with regular Army. He agrees to serve as chairman of the Board of Honorary Advisors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Newton E. Mason

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Newton E. Mason

President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Mason, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, that he is creating an advisory board related to the properties and best uses of structural materials and fuels in the United States. Roosevelt believes that this topic is very important to the Navy, and appoints Mason to serve on the board as representative of the Bureau of Ordnance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John K. Barton

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John K. Barton

President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, that he is creating an advisory board related to the properties and best uses of structural materials and fuels in the United States. Roosevelt believes that this topic is very important to the Navy, and appoints Barton to serve on the board as representative of the Bureau of Steam Engineering.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919