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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
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
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
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes to Noah A. Travis for being unable to approach his wealthy friends about the matter Travis brings to his attention. Roosevelt makes it a point not to request favors from such people, as he cannot grant favors in return. He hopes Travis understands, though Roosevelt deeply sympathizes with the position Travis is in.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes to Bertha May Irene Kane Schofield because Roosevelt is powerless to help her and does not know who to refer her to for help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
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 the invitation from Dwight W. Huntington, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Charles R. Dewing that Roosevelt has sympathy for his situation, but Roosevelt cannot interfere since he is no longer in an official position and his interference would only cause resentment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs Lotta E. McFarland that Roosevelt cannot help and does not know who might purchase their souvenirs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
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 Edward Dwyer, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
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 John W. Pontius, he cannot attend.
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 Herbert A. Meyer, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
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 Dwight W. Huntington, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
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, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
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. Lenox Curtis, he cannot attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept the invitation from Augustus Everett Willson, even though he would like to. Roosevelt sends good wishes to Mrs. Willson
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24