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Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Hay accepts a lunch invitation for the 26th and in a handwritten note adds that he has a severe cold.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-20

Note on Edward J. Vattmann

What day should Edward J. Vattmann be invited to lunch?

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-30

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Speaker Reed’s death has caused Congressman Littauer’s dinner to be postponed. Odell asks President Roosevelt if it is possible to delay their dinner, although he says he will come if requested by Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-08

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Moody suggests several legislators that he believes should be invited to a dinner designed to be effective at increasing the Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-12

Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna informs President Roosevelt that Mrs. Sanger has canceled the dinner due to measles in the family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-13

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to George B. Cortelyou

Hermann Speck von Sternburg accepts President Roosevelt’s invitation to dine and stay at the White House.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-21

Letter from Melville Weston Fuller to Theodore Roosevelt

Chief Justice Fuller invites President Roosevelt to a dinner he is hosting on December 9 that will introduce newly appointed Justice Holmes to the other members of the Supreme Court. Several Cabinet members and senators will also be invited.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-24

Letter from Melville W. Fuller to Theodore Roosevelt

Melville W. Fuller’s interview went well. He is inviting Judge Holmes to a dinner on December 8. He hopes that President Roosevelt will find time to attend the dinner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-25

Telegram from Benjamin B. Odell to George B. Cortelyou

Benjamin B. Odell was going to leave Washington, D.C., on the twelfth but would be happy to stay and dine with President Roosevelt. He will leave the matter of guests with Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-01

Memorandum for Secretary Cortelyou

Captain William S. Cowles has been invited to attend a dinner in honor of J. J. Jusserand, the new French ambassador, hosted by Senator Chauncey M. Depew and James H. Hyde. Cowles does not intend to go unless his attendance is desired by President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-28

Letter from Frederick William Holls to George B. Cortelyou

Frederick W. Holls would like to know if President Roosevelt will be attending the dinner for Vajiravudh, the crown prince of Siam. Holls believes that public opinion is with Roosevelt regarding the Anthracite Coal Strike and against the operators.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-07

Letter from W. S. Rainsford to Theodore Roosevelt

Reverend W. S. Rainsford appreciates President Roosevelt’s invitation to dinner with the Archbishop. He was traveling abroad, or he would have been pleased to accept. Rainsford also comments that Roosevelt is sure to win the coming election (i.e. 1904).

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-27

Letter from Frederick William Holls to George B. Cortelyou

Frederick William Holls hopes that the dinner for Vajiravudh, the Crown Prince of Siam, will not take place on October 14 or 15 as he will be in Pawtucket, Rhode Island at the dedication of a public library donated by his father-in-law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-29

Letter from W. G. Langworthy Taylor to Theodore Roosevelt

W. G. Langworthy Taylor hopes that President Roosevelt can attend a luncheon at the University Club in Kansas City, Missouri.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-13

Letter from Elbert F. Baldwin to Theodore Roosevelt

Elbert F. Baldwin will not be able to eat lunch with President Roosevelt. He hopes to show Roosevelt the Cincinnati speech galley proofs for publication in The Outlook.