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President Roosevelt thanks Jacob A. Riis for an article he sent from The Outlook, and wishes Riis and his family well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-30
President Roosevelt appreciates Caspar Whitney’s letter and will read Outing magazine with interest as he always does.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-27
President Roosevelt will read the article written by Mr. Brandeis, as recommended by Henry Beach Needham.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-11
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say his travel plans to Harvard and Groton have leaked out, and mentions an article he read. Roosevelt also describes going for horseback rides through the snow, as well as a gift some sailors from the Louisiana gave to Mother. He adds that San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and the school board have arrived to discuss letting Japanese children into their schools. Kermit appears to have taken notes on the back of the envelope.
1907-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on things in Washington. He is sorry to hear she was sick. The new house is coming along nicely and he and wife Edith have been socializing quite a bit. A magazine is going to publish an article about his book Winning of the West.
1890-01-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes to The London Times editor Robert P. Porter that the volume has not arrived yet, but he is certain he will enjoy it. Roosevelt imagines Porter has seen what Roosevelt has written in the Metropolitan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt tells Dr. White that he enjoyed a pamphlet written by White and essayist Agnes Repplier. Roosevelt indicates he has become a fan of Repplier’s, and especially appreciates an article she wrote in The Atlantic entitled “Christianity and War” in January 1915. Roosevelt encloses a letter he received from Rev. Frasier Metzger, son of German immigrants, also expressing appreciation for the article. Roosevelt wishes White to share this letter with Repplier.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-13
President Roosevelt thanks Lyman Abbott for changing a paragraph in the Outlook after speaking to him. Roosevelt states he has already read “The Function of the President” and agreed with it. He also enjoyed having Abbott at dinner the other night.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-10
Henry D. Matthews writes to Theodore Roosevelt to send a copy of his paper about a section of the Puget Sound.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-10
Rear Admiral Cowles sends his thoughts regarding a paper by Rear Admiral H. N. Manney to his brother-in-law, President Roosevelt. Cowles was surprised by the paper, but notes that “one can’t do everything well,” and points out that Manney could handle a ship perfectly while Rear Admiral A. T. Mahan was no good handling ships, but was a great writer. Cowles adds his thoughts on Senators Henry Cabot Lodge and Joseph Benson Foraker and the verdict in the Big Bill Haywood trial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-29