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The article “Some Important Historical Works” reviews two recently published books, one of which is the sixth volume of the series The Royal Navy, a History from the Earliest Times to the Present. While the work had several authors, including Alfred Thayer Mahan, the review focuses largely on Theodore Roosevelt’s coverage of the War of 1812.
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1901-12-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say the magazine he writes for, Outlook, has been feeling the effect of his defeat in the presidential election and he is not sure he can make the Progressive Party permanent. He adds that he will begin work on his autobiography next year.
1912-12-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he will back him up in whatever decision he makes. He writes about Archie being elected into the Signet club at Harvard and Archie’s attitude toward college. Roosevelt makes reference to his writing for Metropolitan magazine and that he tells the American people what they need to hear even though they wish not to. He takes credit for President Wilson finally endorsing preparedness for war. Ethel had her appendix out, Ted’s wife Eleanor had a second boy, and Quentin wishes to be manager of the football team at Groton School.
1915-10-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about Archie’s choice of Harvard Clubs and how Quentin is faring at Harvard. He also speaks of trouble in the Buenos Aires bank and a new bank venture he heard about. Roosevelt lists the recent visitors he has had and criticizes President Wilson. He add that the English were offended by a statement in Roosevelt’s last article for the Metropolitan.
1915-11-21
President Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he will speak to Hubbard at Bishop’s request and also hopes to get Marcus Alonzo Hanna’s support.
1903-03-26
This article lists items available in the recent issues of The Outlook, McClure’s Magazine, and Country Life in America.
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1911-11-14
William Loeb returns the bill to the Meddler Publishing Company, explaining that President Roosevelt does not want to subscribe to any more publications.
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1908-04-16
President Roosevelt read Henry S. Pritchett’s article, “The Power That Makes for Peace,” with great pleasure.
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1907-07-05
President Roosevelt reviews Edgar R. Champlin’s article and finds it to be mediocre. The thesis of this article is twofold: to increase the American naval presence in the Pacific and to avoid buying Japanese bonds. Roosevelt believes that these are serious blunders that would repeat Russia’s mistakes in the Russo-Japanese War.
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1907-05-22
President Roosevelt tells Richard Watson Gilder, editor of The Century, that he will read the two articles by essayist Charles D. Stewart that Gilder recommended. Roosevelt is not sure if Stewart should go on a trip with him. Roosevelt concludes the letter by stating that Gilder must be happy that he appointed Maurice Francis Egan to be the minister to Copenhagen.
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1907-05-24
President Roosevelt is concerned that Rear Admiral Mahan is feeling ill. Roosevelt anticipates reading Mahan’s articles and the peace conference has so many people speaking that no one is speaking clearly about peace.
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1907-05-24
President Roosevelt congratulates George Haven Putnam on restarting Putnam’s Magazine. Roosevelt does not think he can write an article for it, but would be pleased to have a speech of his appear in the magazine.
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1906-04-13
President Roosevelt complains to George Otto Trevelyan about the “amount of utterly worthless written matter published in America.” He sends Trevelyan a few American books that he thinks are good which were published during the last year. Roosevelt also tells Trevelyan about his recent trip through the South, where he was received with enthusiasm.
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1905-11-08
President Roosevelt is sorry to hear that Senator Lodge has been feeling unwell and tells him that he liked his article in the North American. He asks if Lodge noticed that William F. Sheehan’s article, while nominally about Democratic presidential candidate Alton B. Parker, is actually about Roosevelt himself.
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1904-09-05
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates what Alfred Henry Lewis has written about him, especially his article in Success. Roosevelt feels that he does not deserve all the praise Lewis has given him, but he tried to accomplish all of the things that Lewis has credited to him.
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1904-09-07
President Roosevelt was pleased with the editorials regarding the General Wood and General Miles cases. He appreciates Colonel Harvey’s generosity in the matter.
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1904-02-04
John Burroughs was very interested to hear Buffalo Jones and the Yellowstone grizzly bears with tin cans stuck on their feet. If President Roosevelt has read any of his latest articles, Burroughs would be glad to receive his thoughts and criticism. Burroughs is considering buying a farm in the southern Catskill region and offers it as a place of rest for Roosevelt and his family.
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1904-08-15
President Roosevelt encloses a dollar for his subscription to The Voter.
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1903-07-13
William T. Hornaday thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and for securing the support of The Outlook for Hornaday’s game preservation efforts. After a successful speaking tour in the West, Hornaday is confident that legislation can be passed in the next session of Congress.
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1915-10-20
Before Theodore Roosevelt departs for South America, James Andrew Drain wants him to see an article from Arms and the Man about the recent performance of the Argentinian riflemen.
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1913-09-26