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The library of 1942 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco, California, the home rented by Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt after their marriage. The home belonged to Rudolph Spreckels.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910
President Roosevelt was glad to receive Jacob A. Riis’s publication, The Peril and Preservation of the Home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-20
On behalf of President Roosevelt, William Loeb acknowledges receiving Colonel Mann’s letter about the book Fads and Fancies. Roosevelt, however, cannot accept the book because, as Kate Phelan Hampton has stated, he did not authorize the use of his picture for the book, of which he was unaware. Loeb, then, must decline and return the book on the President’s behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks David Jayne Hill for sending him the French translation of “The Modern State.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Rowland Ward Ltd. and requests a selection of publications on behalf of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary tells Roy S. Hanna that Roosevelt is unable to help, but recommends he consult the Bible Society of New York or old book dealers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks M. E. Perry for sending Roosevelt a book copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-17
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Alexander Champlin that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests to read manuscripts and give advice on publication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt is unable to comply with Charles N. Elliot’s request that he write an appreciation of John Burroughs in his copy of “Camping and Tramping with Roosevelt.” However, Roosevelt is willing to autograph Elliot’s copy of “Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter” if he will send it to him. Roosevelt has written a short paragraph about Oom John in the volume Elliot sent him.
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John J. Cauchois for sending him little booklets and ode. He appreciates his kindness and courtesy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Henry Ferdinand Suksdorf that Roosevelt is unable to read his book and explains he receives hundreds of similar requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt thanks N. N. Herjeu for sending a copy of the ‘Bibliotec’ (Bibliotheca) “Apollo” and is pleased that Herjeu translated his articles into Romanian, as he has long been interested in the Romanian people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-15
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Gustavus M. Middleton that they are unsure of what book he is referring to concerning the White House. They suggest that Middleton check out his local libraries to find the appropriate books that could tell him about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-07
The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs William Alex. Sutherland that Theodore Roosevelt has received the manuscript of the book that Sutherland has written. He also writes that Roosevelt is unable to assist in publishing the book, as he does not know which publisher might be willing to adopt the work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-31
Theodore Roosevelt tells Herbert L. Coggins that he would be delighted to have the book called “Realisable Ideals” and makes some editor-related suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt responds with interest to Orison Swett Marden’s previous statements, but says that he does not have the power to do what Marden wishes. Roosevelt then says that, due to how many similar requests he receives, he tends to only write an introduction for books about subjects that he is an expert in, but even those occasions are very rare.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-01
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of William J. Sly’s letter, and says that while Roosevelt sympathizes with Sly’s purpose, it is not possible for Roosevelt to write a chapter for his book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-15
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of the letter from John H. Mingus. While Roosevelt sympathizes with Mingus’s cause, it is not possible for him to write the asked-for article. He would be pleased, however, to give Mingus permission to reprint the article which appeared in the Outlook, so long as it is properly attributed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Louis W. Rapeer that Roosevelt does not have a copy of the address which he seeks, but that he should contact the Pacific Theological Seminary for a copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary gives Martin L. Cox permission to include the speech Roosevelt gave at Newark, New Jersey, in the book he will publish, but does not have a copy to send to him. He suggests that Cox check with the local newspaper office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-30