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Theodore Roosevelt agrees to visit Grafton D. Cushing on the February 26, 1912 but informs him that his family will be absent. He asks Cushing to invite these men: Arthur Dehon Hill and Edward Marshall. He mentions he will be going to William Sturgis Bigelow’s house the next day.
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1912-01-30
Frederick Cheever Shattuck asks Theodore Roosevelt to talk to their mutual friend, William Sturgis Bigelow, about writing a book on Buddhism. Following Bigelow’s successful Ingersoll Lecture and subsequent failed course on Buddhism at Harvard, Shattuck is concerned that his deep knowledge and ability to communicate clearly will “die with him,” and Shattuck believes that Bigelow needs to focus more on such a pursuit.
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1912-05-07
Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept A. Lawrence Lowell’s offer, since he already plans to spend the nights elsewhere. He asks to have lunch or dinner with Lowell on one of those days, laying out his availability.
The arrangements are part of Theodore Roosevelt’s trip to Boston for a dinner and the Harvard Overseers meeting at the end of February 1912.
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Henry Cabot Lodge and his wife, Nannie, in pencil, because he is far out in the African wilderness. Roosevelt discusses Lodge’s response to the tariff question and shares his own thoughts on the constitutional amendment about the income tax. Roosevelt agrees with William Loeb and Lodge on the mayoralty issue. On his trip, Roosevelt has gained a passion for William Shakespeare’s plays, news that will be of interest to Nannie. Roosevelt shares the highlights of his big game hunting in Africa, as well as other books he has been reading.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-09-10
Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept due to a busy schedule. He hopes William Roscoe Thayer will attend the breakfast hosted by William Sturgis Bigelow. Roosevelt has doubts that the Wilson administration is seriously intending to put an effective army in the field. He thinks the administration is delaying in the hope that peace will arrive.
1918-01-18
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
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Horace W. Child and appreciates the work his son, Richard Washburn Child, did for the campaign. He was impressed with the extraordinary meeting and describes William Sturgis Bigelow as a “trump.”
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1912-11-12
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’s secretary informs Dr. Shattuck that Roosevelt has asked William Sturgis Bigelow to undertake a particular piece of work.
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1912-05-10
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 discusses the current state of the presidential election and predicts that the Republicans will win the electoral college. He notes their prospects in various states, and in particular notes that although they are “horribly handicapped” by the unpopularity of Governor Charles Evans Hughes, he believes they will win in New York. Roosevelt inquires if William Sturgis Bigelow has shown Senator Lodge the new five dollar gold piece, and reports that he plans to address the Sorbonne upon his return from Africa.
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1908-10-07