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Henry C. Lytton sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of The Bible Unveiled and hopes Roosevelt will read it and share his impressions. He reminds Roosevelt that he is the one who presented his portrait to the Chicago Historical Society. Lytton hopes to be able to vote for Roosevelt again in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-02
Percy A. Wells apologizes for the presumption of his previous letter to Theodore Roosevelt, saying that he should have referred Roosevelt to New York Chief Justice Isaac F. Russell to serve as a character reference for him. Wells nevertheless believes the movement he had written about has been successful in stopping hold-ups and robberies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-06
Elbridge Hanecy informs President Roosevelt that he made arrangements with artist August Benziger to loan him a portrait of Roosevelt for the Illinois Athletic Club dinner since he is unable to attend. He thanks Roosevelt for persuading Attorney General Charles Bonaparte to attend the dinner. Hanecy requests a letter or telegram from Roosevelt to read to the members at the dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-04
Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt a number of news clippings from British papers that might interest him. One reports on a speech by Archibald Philip Primrose, Earl of Rosebery, who Reid sees as one of the country’s best speakers. There is also a complimentary review of the recent portrait of Roosevelt by August Benziger.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-24