Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. Cameron Forbes
Theodore Roosevelt writes W. Cameron Forbes to say it was nice of him but it is absolutely impossible for him to accept.
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Creation Date
1918-09-23
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Apologies
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacob Neu
Governor Roosevelt asks Judge Neu to deliver his apologies to the President of the Saenger Bund. Although he took a special interest in the bill that enabled the armory to be used for the festival, Roosevelt will not be able to attend the event due to a reunion of his regiment scheduled for the same day.
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Creation Date
1900-06-28
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls
Governor Roosevelt apologizes for forgetting to send Frederick William Holls the money that Holls lent him over a month ago. Roosevelt enjoyed seeing Holls and Andrew Dickson White yesterday. He is not sure what course of action to take since Senator Thomas Collier Platt will not entertain the name of Judge Charles Andrews, noting that his position as a vice-presidential candidate may restrict his actions.
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Creation Date
1900-08-10
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Letter from George C. Pardee to Theodore Roosevelt
George C. Pardee apologizes for attempting to interfere with the court martial of Hector A. Robichon. From what he has learned from President Roosevelt, Secretary of War Elihu Root, and court developments, Pardee is satisfied with Roosevelt’s position on the case.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-31
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Letter from Joe Mitchell Chapple to Theodore Roosevelt
Joe Mitchell Chapple, of the National Magazine, returns a letter given to him by Ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate to President Roosevelt. Chapple relays that he retracted circulars from the Subscription Agency in New York and asks that Roosevelt forgive his mistake.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-24
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Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler apologizes to President Roosevelt for missing a meeting held at Mrs. Robinson’s house. Butler seeks Roosevelt’s opinion on the Platt-Odell arrangement and discusses public opinion regarding Roosevelt’s presidential candidacy. Butler relays that he will meet with Joseph Bucklin Bishop.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-27
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Letter from Charles S. Gleed to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles S. Gleed explains to President Roosevelt that due to an unavoidable delay, he must reschedule their meeting.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-06
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Letter from R. A. Alger to Theodore Roosevelt
R. A. Alger writes to President Roosevelt to tell him about the time he was on Senator Dryden’s yacht and a rainstorm brought them past Oyster Bay and through Hell Gate. He sends his regards to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and is sorry about George Y. Wisner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-05
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Letter from Cornelia Ridgely Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Cornelia Ridgely Hunt apologizes for not greeting President Roosevelt and claims her “mind was miles away.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-19
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Telegram from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb
Count Cassini is traveling to Europe and presented his secretary who will be acting on his behalf. Cassini noted that his statement regarding the Kishinev massacre was called by a St. Petersburg newspaper an abject official apology. He offered no explanation why Russia refused to recognize any representatives from other powers.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-02
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Letter from Paul Dana to Theodore Roosevelt
Paul Dana apologizes about the reports and claims they were not “ill meant.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-08-01
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Letter from Francis E. Leupp to Theodore Roosevelt
Francis E. Leupp notes that President Roosevelt may be unhappy with his having said in public something he has told Roosevelt in private, but to which Roosevelt would not listen. Leupp believes he is persona non grata now but believes Roosevelt will thank him in future. He encloses an article, Mugwump’s Own, to show Roosevelt his good personal, not political qualities.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-03
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Letter from George C. Eggelston to Theodore Roosevelt
George C. Eggleston is apologizing for publishing an article that upset President Roosevelt. Eggleston believed he had permission to publish parts of a conversation with Roosevelt and apparently Roosevelt disagreed after the publication. Eggleston begs for the pardon of Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-22
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick B. Dalzell
Theodore Roosevelt is sorry that he cannot accept Frederick B. Dalzell’s invitation.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-28
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Letter from Francis Marion Cockrell to Theodore Roosevelt
Francis Marion Cockrell apologizes for missing the dinner hosted by Secretary and Mrs. Hitchcock. He regrets not being able to meet President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-02
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Letter from Patty Selmes
Patty Selmes apologizes for missing a dinner invitation.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-17
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Letter from Henry L. Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry L. Roosevelt apologizes for his ungratefulness towards President Roosevelt for his help in securing him an appointment to the Naval Academy four years ago. He has been trying to apologize for his conduct by doing his best in the Marine Corps and will soon be serving in the Philippines. Before his departure, he will be marrying Miss Eleanor Morrow.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-03
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Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt
William Allen White apologizes for the problems caused by his article on the Platt matter. He asks what he can do to “straighten this business out.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-17
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Letter from Thomas Worthington to Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Worthington apologizes for missing President Roosevelt while he was in Springfield, Illinois.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-25
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Telegram from John Fox to Theodore Roosevelt
John Fox Jr. regrets he cannot come to his “friend in trouble.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-28