Telegram from Joe Murray to Theodore Roosevelt
Joe Murray informs Theodore Roosevelt of the death of his son, Theodore R. Murray.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-06
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Letter from Wallace Batchelder to Theodore Roosevelt
Wallace Batchelder regretfully informs Theodore Roosevelt of the death of George Aitken, who was to accompany him to the reception for Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell and to visit Roosevelt to discuss his trip to Vermont. To honor his friend, Batchelder will not attend the reception. However, he would like to arrange the program outlined in his previous letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-09-21
Letter from John J. Burke to Theodore Roosevelt
John J. Burke, editor of the Catholic World informs Theodore Roosevelt of Father Doyle’s death and requests “some words of appreciation.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-08-10
Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot and Sir Horace Curzon Plunkett wonder whether the death of King Edward VII will make it feasible for Theodore Roosevelt to visit Ireland. Amos Pinchot has written that the controversy surrounding Secretary Richard Achilles Ballinger is looking favorable for them and that Gifford Pinchot should not return yet. Pinchot hopes to have the conservation meeting in either Kansas City or St. Louis, Missouri and urges Roosevelt to make his first speech there.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-05-09
Letter from J. J. Jusserand to Theodore Roosevelt
Ambassador Jusserand sends Theodore Roosevelt Christmas wishes and hopes for his continued safety. He informs Roosevelt of his election to the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences on his own merits, with no opposing votes. Jusserand shares an incident of a mother cat saving her kitten from a caged tiger. Roosevelt’s letter was delightful and complemented his articles in Scribner’s Magazine, which everyone follows with interest. He does not have much to comment on regarding internal politics other than that he deplores the quarrel between Gifford Pinchot and Secretary of the Interior Richard Achilles Ballinger. Jusserand updates Roosevelt on several of their friends. Ambassador to France Robert Bacon was recently injured in a fall from his horse before leaving for his assignment. A letter “full of pleasant chattering” from Justice Alford Cooley hints at a possible improvement in health. Secretary of the Navy George von Lengerke Meyer and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Beekman Winthrop are trying to capture Jose Santos Zelaya in Nicaragua. While Henry Cabot Lodge and Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge are in good physical health, they still mourn for their son George “Bay” Cabot Lodge, especially on Christmas. Jusserand includes a newspaper clipping on Roosevelt’s election to the Academy and part of a political cartoon featuring Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-12-25
Letter from A. K. Macry to William Loeb
A. K. Macry admits, except for William Loeb, he lost track of the members of the Committee in 1892. A recent trip brought back memories, prompting him to send the group photograph. Loeb’s letter surprised Macry, and the news of Harold Crozier’s death saddens him.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-11-15
Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt
Lyman Abbott thanks President Roosevelt for his letter. Apart from the fifty years with his wife, Abbott most values his friendships, especially Roosevelt’s. He wishes Roosevelt knew his wife as they shared similar courage.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-08-14
Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt’s brother-in-law, Douglas Robinson, writes to him of the sudden illness and imminent death of his mother, Frances Monroe Robinson.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-22
Telegram from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt
Whitelaw Reid tells President Roosevelt he will send a wreath in Roosevelt’s name for Lady Curzon’s funeral.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-07-20
Telegram from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt
Whitelaw Reid asks President Roosevelt if he would like Alice Roosevelt Longworth to give up all social engagements until after the burial of Robert Barnwell Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-06-15
Letter from Margaret Roosevelt Kimberly to Theodore Roosevelt
Margaret Roosevelt Kimberly and her family were extremely sorry that President Roosevelt was unable to come last Monday, but understand why he was not able to come. Kimberly gives her sincere thanks for the flowers.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-06-21
Letter from Porfirio Diaz to Theodore Roosevelt
President of Mexico Porfirio Diaz writes to President Roosevelt regarding the recent death of Consul General James Russell Parsons who, along with his wife Frances Theodora Parsons, was respected and admired.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-01-24
Letter from Herman Henry Kohlsaat to Theodore Roosevelt
Hermann Henry Kohlsaat writes to President Roosevelt regarding a wreath received for the funeral of Dr. Hayes.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-01-15
Letter from Fanny King Pratt to Theodore Roosevelt
Fanny King Pratt writes to President Roosevelt regarding the death of Reverend William E. Baker, whose wife was one of the bridesmaids at Roosevelt’s mother’s wedding.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-01-05
Letter from George Hansen to Theodore Roosevelt
George Hansen informs President Roosevelt of Louisa Muir’s death in Arizona and its effects on John Muir.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-08-11
Letter from Horace Porter to Theodore Roosevelt
Horace Porter writes President Roosevelt to acknowledge postponement of the John Paul Jones celebration, upon the discovery of his body and its reburial.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-08-11
Letter from A. P. Montant to Theodore Roosevelt
A. P. Montant apologizes that he could not visit President Roosevelt’s home in Oyster Bay and hopes his friend understands. The illness and death of his dear brother Charley has meant Montant has not left his side all summer or enjoyed much of Oyster Bay. Montant is glad Roosevelt has returned safely and wishes the family a happy summer.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-11
Letter from Henry C. Rouse to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry C. Rouse writes on behalf of Clara Louise Stone Hay to thank President Roosevelt for his support at John Hay’s funeral.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-07
Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt
Ambassador Meyer has discovered that the Russian government gained possession of the United States’ cable code approximately six to eight months ago when the embassy was “run in a most slipshod manner.” Meyer has since improved security measures. The death of John Hay is a loss not just for the United States but for the whole world.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-05
Letter from Henry Yates Satterlee to Theodore Roosevelt
Bishop Satterlee was very impressed with the memorial service for John Hay that was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England. Satterlee reports on several prominent attendees including Senator Allison, J. Pierpont Morgan, and Nicholas Murray Butler.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-05