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Francis B. Loomis writes Theodore Roosevelt to tell him Alfred Zimmern, a Oxford professor who has recently written a book on the “Greek commonwealth,” would like to meet with Roosevelt while he is in the United States. Loomis notes that he himself would also like to meet with Roosevelt as he has information to discuss.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
Concerning an acknowledgement of the book set, History of Canada, John Appleton Stewart informs Frank Harper of the address of Canadian Senator Raoul Dandurand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
John C. Richberg tells Theodore Roosevelt that his son Donald R. Richberg has just published a book. He says that Donald R. Richberg wrote an article for a newspaper in Vienna during Roosevelt’s first presidential term in support of him. John C. Richberg hopes Rosoevelt will take a look at his son’s book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
George Haven Putnam writes Theodore Roosevelt to ask him a favor concerning Putnam’s brother’s son, George Palmer Putnam. George Palmer Putnam is a newspaper correspondent currently residing in Oregon but recently returned to New York to get married, and will travel back to Oregon soon via the Panama Canal whilst writing news reports on the canal’s status. George Haven Putnam hopes Roosevelt might still be in contact with people involved in the Panama Canal and connect Putnam’s nephew with these individuals. Putnam also knows of a book concerning war photography being published soon that Roosevelt might find interesting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
Roy S. Hanna is in possession of an old German Bible that he believes might be of some value. He describes the details of the book to Theodore Roosevelt and seeks Roosevelt’s help in finding a book collector who can tell Hanna more about the book and potentially buy it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Charles N. Elliot expresses great appreciation to Theodore Roosevelt for writing a note in John Burrough’s book and in Roosevelt’s own book, “Outdoor Pastimes”.
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1911-10-01
Agnes Carter Mason sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the book she has written.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
William W. Dimmick recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s address to the Mount Pleasant Military Academy, as he was headmaster at the time. He was able to visit Washington, DC two years after and met with Roosevelt at the White House. He believes Roosevelt might be interested in the Delaware Society of the State of New York’s souvenir publication and encloses a copy alongside a circular.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
Leonard Wood is happy to help Frank A. Edwards in creating his dictionary and it will cause no added expense. He was glad to see Theodore Roosevelt looking well recently and sends his regards to the Roosevelt family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
Lewis F. Bostelmann encloses circulars and, if Theodore Roosevelt enjoys them, offers to send a copy of his book Rutland. He mentions he is also the author of The Herald Chart.
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1911-09-19
William E. Dodd asked his publisher to send Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his new book Statesmen of the Old South. He hopes Theodore Roosevelt will find it interesting and agree with his work.
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1911-09-16
W.E. Pulsifer sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the recently published History and Problems of Organized Labor by Dr. Frank Tracy Carlton. He hopes that Roosevelt will enjoy it, due to his interest in organized labor, and hopes Roosevelt will reply with his thoughts.
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1911-09-15
Ernst Hertzberg asks Theodore Roosevelt to send a handwritten letter for his autograph collection and offers to bind a book for him in return.
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1911-09-13
Agnes Carter Mason offers to send Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the autobiography written by her father, Walter Carter, if Roosevelt confirms that he remembers him as his former Sunday School teacher at St. Nicholas Church in New York City.
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1911-09-12
Ezra Meeker sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his booklet The Lost Trail and offers to send another copy of his book The Ox Team while seeking Roosevelt’s support for funding to place granite markers along the Oregon Trail.
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1911-09-11
William Wood expresses to Theodore Roosevelt his concern for wildlife in Labrador and asks for his support in promoting bird and mammal sanctuaries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-10
Alma Curtin has received the foreword and it is perfect. She has sent it to Little Brown and Company and will have a proof to send to President Roosevelt by next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-31
Theodore Stanton updates President Roosevelt on the status of the new edition of The Winning of the West.
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1907-02-12
Alma Curtin thanks President Roosevelt for his words of encouragement and assures him that no part of her husband’s work will be lost.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-31
Jerome A. Hart thanks Theodore Roosevelt for speaking kindly of the Argonaut. He also points out that while he was traveling abroad, more press coverage seemed to be devoted to the president than to “America herself.” Hart has seen Roosevelt’s books for sale across Europe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-21