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President Roosevelt informs Representative Diekema that he has received a copy of the petition to establish a Dutch Chair at the University of Chicago, which already has around six hundred signatures. He supports the petition and sincerely hopes the position will be created.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-21
President Roosevelt extends a message of goodwill to Reverend Dr. Peter Moerdyke and his congregation during their meeting. Roosevelt believes that they have a right to feel proud of what people of Dutch origin have done in the “upbuilding of this great American people.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-26
President Roosevelt thanks Jacob J. Van Zanten for the letter and sends a copy of his book, American Ideals for the “fellow Americans who belong to my church and are of my own blood.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-21
Cornelius J. Ton tells Theodore Roosevelt of the upcoming reunion of his very large extended family and invites him to attend and address the assembled crowd. While he appreciates Roosevelt’s busy schedule, he feels that Roosevelt could use them as a vehicle for a strong speech, and notes that the gathering is regularly covered by journalists.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-25