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President Roosevelt tells Anna Roosevelt Cowles how delightful it was to see her, although he is distressed that William Sheffield Cowles is “still suffering.” Roosevelt thought the editorials were “very nice.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Henry Cabot Lodge and his wife, Nannie, in pencil, because he is far out in the African wilderness. Roosevelt discusses Lodge’s response to the tariff question and shares his own thoughts on the constitutional amendment about the income tax. Roosevelt agrees with William Loeb and Lodge on the mayoralty issue. On his trip, Roosevelt has gained a passion for William Shakespeare’s plays, news that will be of interest to Nannie. Roosevelt shares the highlights of his big game hunting in Africa, as well as other books he has been reading.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1909-09-10
Governor Roosevelt is happy to hear that General Johnson’s health is improving, and confides to Johnson that New York Senator Thomas Collier Platt Platt and the Franchise Bill have been recent “trouble(s)” for him. Roosevelt also mentions a recent visit by businessman, John Campbell “Jack” Greenway to the Executive Mansion.
1899-05-10