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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Martin De Requebrune that his letter came while Roosevelt is in Africa and would not be able to entertain his offer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-11-18
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-12-19
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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 the invitation from G. P. Eckman, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs T. W. Morrison that Roosevelt is approached by hundreds of people to read manuscripts and he cannot possibly read them all. If Roosevelt were to grant Morrison’s request, he would also need to respond to all other similar requests. Roosevelt is sorry he cannot help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary says it is impossible for Roosevelt to accept the invitation from Arthur G. McKeever. Unfortunately, Roosevelt has had to turn down thousands of invitations because it is physically impossible for him to accept.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Harriet Sisson Gillespie for the letter and regrets that he cannot grant an interview.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks John E. Ayer for the letter but explains that Roosevelt is too busy to do anything additional.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-16
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs R. E. Potter that Roosevelt cannot do anything in the matter and is sorry he cannot help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-15
Theodore Roosevelt tells Anne Bunner that he remembers her father and she naturally receives consideration from him, but he cannot grant her request. Roosevelt does not have the early literary attempts she is looking for and he does not want his name in such an article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William J. Cromie that Roosevelt is asked to read hundreds of manuscripts and cannot agree to read Cromie’s manuscript without also responding to all the others. Roosevelt’s secretary expresses Roosevelt’s regret in being unable to help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
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 the invitation from Robert H. Durbin, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary regretfully informs Harold Grant Prichard that Roosevelt cannot comply with his request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-14
Theodore Roosevelt cannot help Mrs. I. M. Atkinson and suggests she contact her Congressman or Senator.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-09
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-08
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to W. J. Feld that Roosevelt cannot comply with his request. However, Feld is welcome to use extracts from his editorials or speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-02
Theodore Roosevelt explains to Harold G. Aron that he is too busy to undertake anything new.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-12-27
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Leo Arnstein that he cannot give the address he requested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs James Yereance that Roosevelt has been so overwhelmed by work he has been unable to respond to all the letters that have come in, and the letter form Yereance only came to his attention after the memorial service had been held. Roosevelt could not have complied with the request to send a message as if he replied to this one, many more such requests would come in.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes to Edward J. Ward for being unable to send the requested statement. Roosevelt receives so many similar requests it is physically impossible for him to comply with them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24