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Heins & LaFarge forward a certificate of payment due to John V. Schaefer Jr. and Company for $1000.00 for construction of an addition to Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-09
Heins & LaFarge forward to President Roosevelt a certificate of payment due to Fuller and Company for $205.60, for work done at Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-09
An invoice for work done at Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-26
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has written about the chimney and carpentry work, but tells Ida Seaman that Noah Seaman should write to the plumber, because since she is not there she cannot describe the issue herself. Roosevelt would be happy to send rugs and paper once she knows the sizes necessary. Some plants are being shipped to Sagamore Hill, and Roosevelt says Noah Seaman can put them wherever he wants. The Roosevelt children will be coming to Sagamore Hill around June 6.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-21
President Roosevelt inquires whether he or C. Grant La Farge has responsibility for repairing the new cellar at Oyster Bay, which has a tendency to flood.
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1905-11-09
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt writes C. Grant La Farge about a variety of changes and repairs made at Sagamore Hill. She was glad to see La Farge’s wife, even if it was only for a short time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-12
President Roosevelt discusses plans for Sagamore Hill’s extension with architect C. Grant La Farge. He is primarily concerned with the cost of wood, wanting the room done as cheaply as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-27
President Roosevelt knows Andrew J. Corcoran’s work is excellent, but the recommended plan to repair the windmill costs more than he currently wants to spend and proposes an alternative arrangement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-25
This note indicates the workers used seven bottles and destroyed five bottles. Noah Seaman is skeptical of the bill because the workers had gone to work and did not need to stop overnight. The workers tried to leave two big cases of poison, but were told not to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-20
Heins & LaFarge ask William Loeb if it will be convenient for them to have Hamilton Bell & Co. send workmen to Sagamore Hill to go over the matters mentioned in Loeb’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-27
Heins & LaFarge acknowledge receipt of William Loeb’s letter and enclosed check, which has been forwarded to the Commercial Construction Company.
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1905-09-25
Architectural firm Heins & LaFarge writes to William Loeb to discuss payment due to Williams & Whitman, Inc., from President Roosevelt.
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1905-09-12
Architects Heins & LaFarge provide William Loeb with a financial statement pertaining to the addition on Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-02
Mr. Church was hired for work on President Roosevelt’s house for business reasons, not for any advertisements or undue profit.
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1905-08-22
C. Grant La Farge will soon have a drawing of a table for President Roosevelt and will be disappointed in another matter if Roosevelt gives it up.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-21
C. Grant La Farge is investigating an engine situation at President Roosevelt’s home and would like to visit to discuss the case in person.
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1905-08-15
Architects Heins & LaFarge provide President Roosevelt a receipt for plumbing, electrical, and repair work on Sagamore Hill.
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1905-08-10
C. Grant La Farge updates President Roosevelt on the status of construction of the North Room at Sagamore Hill and the outstanding bills for the project. He includes invoices for those amounts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-09
The issue with the defective fireplace will be taken up with the contractors before final certification is issued for the work at Sagamore Hill. There are also some issues related to the woodwork that Heins & LaFarge wish to have the builders rectify.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-14
The architectural firm of Heins & LaFarge asks that President Roosevelt sign and return two copies of an enclosed contract for work to be done on his home. A third copy is enclosed for the President’s files.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-20