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Letter from Lillian Capron to William Loeb

Letter from Lillian Capron to William Loeb

Lillian Capron, President and Treasurer of the Rough Riders’ National Monument Society, confirms receipt of the letter from William Loeb containing a check for one hundred dollars from President Roosevelt to be applied towards the monument fund. She is sorry Roosevelt cannot attend the upcoming drill, but knows the needs of the country come first.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-1909

Letter from Edward William Bok to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward William Bok to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward William Bok understands that Theodore Roosevelt needs to be careful about writing for periodicals other than The Outlook. However, he feels his request will not violate Roosevelt’s commitment. Bok wants to awaken interest in appreciating good pictures by having prominent individuals discuss their favorite pictures to be published with a recreation of the image. He lists the other individuals he has asked for a contribution. The enclosed check is merely an expression of appreciation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-03

Letter from Joseph Gaston Baillie Bulloch to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Gaston Baillie Bulloch to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Gaston Baillie Bulloch returns the check Theodore Roosevelt sent, because his secretary had already sent one for the same amounts. He thanks Roosevelt for paying to subscribe to his publication, which he thinks will lose money. Bulloch reports on the poor health of his son Douglass and comments on the necessity of a National Department of Health, which is being opposed by groups like the Christian Scientists.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-19