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President Roosevelt apologizes to Edith Greenough Wendell for not being able to go to Jamestown Island to attend the Jamestown Church celebration. He is scheduled to be at the Exposition and the church is too far away to be able to make it on the day.
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1907-01-15
President Roosevelt tells Holmes Conrad that he had never heard of the matter prior to receiving his letter. Roosevelt notes that Luke E. Wright is now ambassador to Japan, and had nothing to do with the situation since he accepted the position. Roosevelt says he will forward Conrad’s concern to Secretary of War William H. Taft, and reiterates his lack of knowledge on the topic and apologizes if Conrad is disappointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-19
Former Ambassador Andrew Dickson White writes a letter of apology to President Roosevelt about remarks he made at an event in New York. White was misled, from reports in the morning papers, into believing that Roosevelt had commuted the sentence for a capital crime. White explains that the words were an aside rather than the main topic of his speech, but he still regrets the error and begs Roosevelt’s indulgence in light of their friendship of twenty years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells W. Clifford Smith that his telegram arrived too late and Roosevelt will not be able to fulfill Smith’s request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-29
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends regrets that he cannot recommend C. A. Bottum to the position he wanted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to P. A. Boyd to decline an invitation to speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-23
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends regrets that he can not help David Bevan.
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1911-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation from Mrs. Funk of the Children’s Day Association to speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation to speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation from Alston Gordon Dayton to speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-20
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends regrets that, although Roosevelt is sympathetic with Dowd’s purpose, he cannot do as he asks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt sends his regrets to William N. Colquitt that he can not accept the invitation to be Honorary Chairman of the Monument Committee to erect a monument for Generals James Screven and Daniel Stewart, or to come to Savannah for the unveiling of the statue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary expresses “his regret that he is unable to do anything in the matter which you bring to his attention.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-10
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary expresses Roosevelt’s regret that he is physically unable to accept Davis’ invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-08
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to M. L. Crimmins for not replying to his letter sooner. Roosevelt wishes to see Crimmins when he comes again.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-10-09
Theodore Roosevelt is apologizing to Mr. Clearwater because Roosevelt cannot give his own judgement, but must trust Mr. Clearwater’s opinion since he knows more on this matter than him.
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1915-08-04
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Ferdinand C. Iglehart for not being able to attend church on Sunday due to a high fever. Also, he states that it is unlikely that he will donate money to the unemployed.
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1915-02-04
Theodore Roosevelt offers his apologies for not being able to provide any assistance concerning a man named Frank.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-30
Theodore Roosevelt comments on the letter from Stephen A. Connell and encourages him and his family to visit whenever they are in New York. Roosevelt apologizes for not visiting Connell when he was in St. Louis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-10-05
President Roosevelt apologizes to Clive Metcalfe for not being able to appoint his sister to a post office position. Roosevelt explains that he wishes he could, but if he did it for one, he would end up doing it for a thousand. He is “deeply disappointed” he is unable to help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-24