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Theodore Roosevelt sends his regrets to Egerton Leigh Winthrop. Roosevelt is unable to attend the ninth annual meeting of the Roosevelt Athletic League. Roosevelt congratulates Winthrop on the success of the League.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Ruth E. Granger and thanks her for the two copies of the Roosevelt Athletic League annual meeting programs from last May. He gladly sends the requested letter and is happy the meeting was successful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-11
Although he is only in office for four more months, President Roosevelt is pleased to accept the position of Honorary Vice President of the San Francisco Public Schools Athletic League. Roosevelt accepts because he strongly believes in the mission, and he stresses the importance of physical development alongside mental development.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-13
Through Charles L. Burnham, President Roosevelt thanks the New York Athletic Club for granting him an honorary membership.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-10
Ruth Elizabeth Granger sends Theodore Roosevelt suggestions for his letter in the Roosevelt Athletic League Meet program. She wants “your own words,” even just one sentence. Granger assures everyone will thoroughly appreciate his letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
Representative Longworth encloses a letter from his friend August Herrmann, a political player in Cincinnati. Longworth notes that Germans constitute a large voting block in Cincinnati, and are currently disgruntled over temperance legislation. Roosevelt could win them back over to the Republicans if he says a word on the subject suggested by Herrmann.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-07
George Dewey sends a check for $25.00 in subscription to the athletic prize fund of Spanish War Veterans’ Athletic Association. Dewey suggests Eugene Griffin use the funds to purchase a “Dewey Cup.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-20