Dinners and dining

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Charles H. Lincoln

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Charles H. Lincoln, acting managing editor of The Boston Post, for the writing to him about the paragraph from the New York Evening Post. They explain that it is not necessary for Roosevelt to deny such obvious falsehoods, and that The American Hebrew published a more accurate report of the banquet. A paragraph referring to Lincoln’s letter to Roosevelt will be published in next week’s edition of The Outlook.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Barbour

Theodore Roosevelt confirms with Thomas Barbour that he will come in February. He is happy to have luncheon at the Somerset, then visit the museum.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert E. Peary

Theodore Roosevelt expresses his displeasure in receiving a copy of Frederick Albert Cook’s book, which he promptly returned. He tells Admiral Peary that he dined with George Borup at the Boone and Crockett dinner, and wishes a happy New Year to both Peary and Josephine Diebitsch Peary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Fairfield Osborn

Theodore Roosevelt invites Henry Fairfield Osborn and Lucretia Thatcher Perry Osborn to visit, or meet for lunch. He would like them to bring Francis Greenwood Peabody and Cora Weld Peabody.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-26

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Louisa Lee Schuyler

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks Louisa Lee Schuyler if she can come to lunch on December 27.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Millard J. Bloomer

Theodore Roosevelt assures Millard J. Bloomer that he agrees with his position. Unfortunately, he is unable to attend any dinners, but offers his assistance in the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-23

Letter from J. Woolsey Shepard to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the Dickens Centennial Anniversary Committee, J. Woolsey Shepard invites Theodore Roosevelt to the celebration banquet and asks him to speak on a subject related to Charles Dickens or the anniversary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-06

Letter from Charles J. Kelaher to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles J. Kelaher invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at the Knights of Columbus of Jersey City’s annual dinner at the Columbian Club.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-06

Just what he said

Speaking recently at the Lincoln Dinner, Theodore Roosevelt commented positively on President William H. Taft’s efforts regarding reciprocal trade with Canada and the fortification of the Panama Canal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luther W. Mott

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Luther W. Mott’s letter. He wants to meet with Mott on a Tuesday or Friday or have lunch with him on a Saturday. He asks that Mott write privately to National Republican Committee member William L. Ward expressing what was in his letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to A. Lawrence Lowell

Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept A. Lawrence Lowell’s offer, since he already plans to spend the nights elsewhere. He asks to have lunch or dinner with Lowell on one of those days, laying out his availability.

Comments and Context

The arrangements are part of Theodore Roosevelt’s trip to Boston for a dinner and the Harvard Overseers meeting at the end of February 1912.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert S. Houston

Theodore Roosevelt is glad to hear that Herbert S. Houston is a kinsman of Sam Houston, who Roosevelt considers a national hero. Roosevelt looks forward to the Aldine dinner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Sanford Martin

Theodore Roosevelt suggests lunch at the Century Club on January 19, to Edward Sanford Martin.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-23

Letter from Edwin H. Molly to Theodore Roosevelt

Edwin H. Molly informs Theodore Roosevelt of a banquet being held by the Travelling Men of Eastern Penn. on Dec 29. He askes that Roosevelt send a message to uplift his admirers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to A. Lawrence Lowell

Theodore Roosevelt accepts dinner with President of Harvard A. Lawrence Lowell on February 27th, 1912.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Ewing

Theodore Roosevelt apologetically explains to Thomas Ewing that he cannot attend the dinner of the Kansas Society, despite the attendance of his friend Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-24

Telegram from Edith Dexter Wolcott to Theodore Roosevelt

Edith Dexter Wolcott informs Theodore Roosevelt that she and Margaret Deland have arranged to have lunch with the editors of The Outlook and him on January 16.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Grant

Theodore Roosevelt asks Robert Grant if he can be put up for the night of February 25 as he will be there between a dinner and the Harvard Board of Overseers meeting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacob Oppenheimer

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Jacob Oppenheimer for the invitation to the Patriotic Republican Club dinner, however he is unable to accept.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-22

Letter from Ormsby McHarg to Theodore Roosevelt

Ormsby McHarg forwards a letter to Theodore Roosevelt written to him by Ramsay. The letter discusses Senator Albert Baird Cummins’ dinner at the Union League Club where they voted on their choice for the republican candidate. He goes on to describe the political happenings and elections in various states.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-02