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President Roosevelt is sorry he could not appoint William Lea Chambers but was pleased by what he had to say about Judge Jones.
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1901-10-10
Edward P. Dechert thanks Frank Harper on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt for courteously returning his manuscript, Ben Lindsey, Hunter of the Beast, and explaining the mistake in sending it directly to Roosevelt. Dechert acknowledges his impulsive decision and states he will now forward the piece to the Managing Editor of The Outlook.
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1911-09-12
French Senator Estournelles de Constant apologizes for not having seen “Faithful Nurse” and asks President Roosevelt to convey his sympathy.
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1907-04-10
Representatives of C. G. Gunther’s and Sons write to Benjamin F. Barnes that they were surprised to hear of their employees’ negligent behavior. They will send different workers to Oyster Bay, New York, to make repairs. Furthermore, they agree that the letter from their salesman was worded poorly and apologize for any annoyance.
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1904-12-13
James Sullivan Clarkson asks Benjamin F. Barnes to explain to the President that his sudden disappearance was due to illness. He intends to return tomorrow to the errand he was charged with.
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1904-12-13
Former President Roosevelt writes to Frederick Herrig apologizing for the “Taft people” and advising Herrig to sit tight and keep his head shut in order to avoid problems.
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1912-04-30
President Roosevelt is not surprised that President Wilson of Princeton had a change of heart. He also regrets that he is unable to accept the invitation to the Ivy Club, mainly due to his large entourage which makes it hard for him to go anywhere. Two copies.
1905-08-03
Herbert H. D. Peirce writes to William Loeb to discuss the confusion with the telegrams sent to the plenipotentiaries. He hopes Loeb will share his explanation with President Roosevelt.
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1905-09-08
President Roosevelt writes that he receives many appeals to intercede in issues of appointments and legislation, but cannot interfere in this or any case. Roosevelt mentions that he enjoyed having his sister’s daughter visit and seeing Douglas and Monroe Douglas Robinson.
1906-04-20
Vice President Roosevelt asks his sister to give his regards to the Cranfords and regrets that he could not visit them. He also writes about his successes on a hunting trip, but mentions that his mail has accumulated in the meantime.
1901-02-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes to C. G. Cartwright that Roosevelt could not attend the reception for Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
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1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William G. Dwight for the invitation to speak. However, he receives many similar requests and cannot accept them as they drain his time.
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1911-01-13
President Roosevelt apologizes to Secretary of State Hay that he cannot attend their morning talk due to the dedication of the Lutheran Memorial Church. He comments on the Senate’s handling of the arbitration treaties and declares the United States cannot intervene on Korea’s behalf against Japan.
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1905-01-28
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates L. H. Bailey’s kind words and regrets he cannot make a speech.
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1917-12-14
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1917-09-24
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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1917-09-24
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt tells Cardinal Gibbons he appreciates the telegram and is sorry that he cannot accept the invitation.
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1917-05-31
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks John T. McRoy for the letter. Roosevelt cannot accept any further engagements at this time.
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1912-11-11
Frank Harper apologizes for the delay in responding to J. A. Ritchie’s letter to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-07
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper thanks J. T. Wafer for the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-26