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Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

If Theodore Roosevelt decides to speak at Stanford University, Benjamin Ide Wheeler suggests he do so on March 27. However, he warns there will be numberless speaking requests and advises Roosevelt only accept those of the Commonwealth Club and Harvard Club. Wheeler spoke to the Earle Foundation, and while they would appreciate an address on the bible translation, they would not accept it into their list.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-19

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

University of California President Benjamin Ide Wheeler tells Theodore Roosevelt that the Commonwealth Club is making preparations for the dinner at which they will be hosting Roosevelt. The President of the Club, Edward F. Adams, has asked if he could get the general subject of any remarks Roosevelt is going to give. Wheeler confides that Adams hopes Roosevelt will talk about national conservation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-10