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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and says he hurt his ankle playing tennis. Roosevelt adds that George Kennan criticized him for trying to make peace between Russia and Japan, until Kennan learned more about the real situation. He closes by saying Doctor Bigelow has been staying a week or two.
1906-06-09
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Theodore Roosevelt wants Arthur Dehon Hill to meet with him while he is in Boston. Roosevelt will go to the house of William Sturgis Bigelow as Hill suggests.
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1912-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Arthur Dehon Hill, reassuring him that Mr. Thompson performed well in Hill’s absence. Regarding a discussion about possible electors, Roosevelt’s guests supported Massachusetts Governor Eugene Foss. Roosevelt supports a plan to elect one ex-Republican and one ex-Democrat for Senator and Governor, such as John Sullivan and Mr. Plunkett. Roosevelt expresses pleasure that ex-Governor of Rhode Island Lucius F. C. Garvin supports the Progressive platform. Roosevelt is also pleased with William Sturgis Bigelow.
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1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Harvard law professor Arthur Dehon Hill in response to Hill’s invitation to host Roosevelt in Boston. Roosevelt appreciates the offer but is obliged to stay with Dr. Bigelow.
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1912-07-22
Theodore Roosevelt is eager to see Edward Brandegee, but his time in Boston will be limited. He suggests that Brandegee and his wife Mary dine with him at William Sturgis Bigelow’s house on Sunday or Monday. He will contact Gardiner Howland Shaw and drop in at the club on Monday. Roosevelt notes that his son Archibald was deeply impressed by the Brandegees’ kindness.
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1914-01-06
Theodore Roosevelt makes arrangements to meet with Professor Hart.
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1914-12-22
Theodore Roosevelt tells R. M. Johnston that his speech to the American Historical Association on December 27th is already complete and will “not admit of my dealing with military history.” However, Roosevelt is interested in speaking to Johnston, either by attending a section that Johnston had mentioned or inviting Johnston over to William Sturgis Bigelow’s home on December 28th.
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1912-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt tells Katherine Lowell Roosevelt Bowlker that he will try to dine with her next time he is in town and comments that sometimes its better for him to stay with William Sturgis Bigelow as it allows him to meet many Progressives. Roosevelt also asks if Bowlker plans to attend his lecture to the American Historical Association, as he thinks she would enjoy it.
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1912-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Ewing W. Hamlen for his letter and hopes to see him when Roosevelt visits William Sturgis Bigelow.
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1912-11-27
Theodore Roosevelt informs James Ford Rhodes that he is unable to come to Boston due to the calls from the Progressive leaders there. Roosevelt will stay with William Sturgis Bigelow, but is happy to have dinner with Rhodes.
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1912-11-20
President Roosevelt submits to Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou a list of men to serve as commissioners on the 1909 Annual Assay Commission.
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1909-01-23
William Loeb informs Gardiner Martin Lane that his letter has been received and encloses a letter written by President Theodore Roosevelt to Ambassador John George Alexander Leishman.
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1909-01-21
President Roosevelt has received much of the news from William Sturgis Bigelow, and wanted to write a quick letter to Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge to praise how Henry Cabot Lodge handled the work at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Roosevelt enjoyed having the Lodges to dinner, and comments about the pleasant weather that Washington, D.C., has been having recently. He does “not believe any one else has ever enjoyed the White House” as he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have enjoyed it.
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1908-06-19
President Roosevelt advises his son Theodore Roosevelt to schedule his eye operation now ahead of the Easter holiday, suggesting he stay with Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow or his Aunt Rosie for several days afterwards. He updates Roosevelt Jr. on Archie’s condition and how the rest of the children are doing. In a postscript, Roosevelt believes it would be better for Roosevelt Jr. to stay at a hospital for a few days following the operation.
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1907-03-06
After talking to Dr. Morgan, President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt believe it is best that Ted has his eye surgery as soon as possible, preferably within the next two months. He recommends that Ted either have the surgery right away, so his mother can come to Boston for it, or wait until after Kermit’s holiday trip on the Mississippi River. The next time he sees Ted, he would like to discuss several college matters with him and hopes he will take up the course at Prospect Union.
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1907-02-25
President Roosevelt explains the details of his planned visit to Boston, Cambridge, and Chestnut Hill to Guy Murchie and asks for advice about the time needed between stops. Roosevelt also asks Murchie to work out the details with William Sturgis Bigelow.
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1907-02-14
President Roosevelt discusses his upcoming Harvard visit with his son Ted, who is considering moving for the coming school year. Roosevelt believes Ted should move into a boarding house outside campus, where he could better enjoy Cambridge’s social life, and save on rent. If Ted will accompany his father to Riverside Press and Chestnut Hill, they can have time to talk during the drive there.
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1907-02-14
President Roosevelt is glad that all danger surrounding Charlotte Howe Johnson Guild’s illness is now over and will let Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt know. He has arranged for Sturgis Bigelow to host Frank Lowell and Governor Guild for breakfast in Boston, and Roosevelt will lunch with his son and friends in Cambridge. As Roosevelt’s visit to Province town is a regular state visit, Guild can advise Roosevelt of his duties while there.
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1907-01-30