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Lua Getsinger transcribes a letter to her from ‘Abdul-Bahá in which he urges her to bear the difficulties she has experienced in California, but accepts that she can return to him if she desires.
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1911
Theodore Roosevelt is trying to find the quickest way to send letters to his son Archibald Roosevelt, who is hospitalized in Europe. Archie has received a great deal of sympathy and support back home. Roosevelt offers words of encouragement for Archie’s recovery.
1918-03-17
Theodore Roosevelt encourages William Sheffield Cowles to “make good” on his first few difficult months at school. A gentleman must be educated and be able to “hold his own among other gentlemen.” Roosevelt is proud of Cowles and wants him to “work hard and play hard at school.”
1911-12-03
Theodore Roosevelt assures his nephew Monroe Douglas Robinson that rank is not as important as doing your duty in the armed forces. He tells Robinson he is proud of his character and how well he handled the rejection. He mentions his sons’ rank in the armed forces and how he rejected the rank of General to remain a Colonel. Roosevelt adds that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was very touched by Robinson’s letter.
1917-08-14
Theodore Roosevelt sends his congratulations to Mrs. Lynch and well wishes to the children.
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1912-08-02
Theodore Roosevelt praises J. T. Williams for the courage and wisdom he has displayed in the situation in Illinois.
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1912-07-30
Theodore Roosevelt praises T. S. Wilbur for the courage and wisdom he has displayed in the situation in Illinois.
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1912-07-30
Theodore Roosevelt praises J. L. Hamilton for the courage and wisdom he has displayed in the situation in Illinois.
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1912-07-30
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates George Roosevelt Pritchard, formerly George Howard Pritchard.
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1912-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt sends a letter of support to Borden D. Whiting.
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1912-07-16
Theodore Roosevelt encourages H. D. W. English to ignore the naysayers and refuse to step down as chairman of the Pittsburgh Civic Commission, highlighting all the positive work he has done for the people of Pittsburgh.
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1911-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt wishes Frederick J. H. Kracke good luck in his leadership.
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1911-07-25
Theodore Roosevelt tells Meyer Lissner that Victor Murdock is now the Chairman of the National Committee and the recognized spokesman for the Progressive party. Roosevelt encourages Lissner to write to Murdock directly.
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1915-02-13
Theodore Roosevelt is unsure how to advise J. Passmore Elkinton about his situation, but thanks him for his work and wishes him good luck.
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1914-12-16
President Roosevelt encourages Assistant Treasurer Fish to “go by all means,” saying he thinks it is an “excellent thing to do.”
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1906-07-14
President Roosevelt greets American newsboys through the American Newsboys’ Magazine. Roosevelt wishes for their movement to be successful and offers them some words of encouragement.
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1904-03-18
President Roosevelt believes that Matthew Linn Bruce should be pleased with the endorsements he received.
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1903-03-03
President Roosevelt cannot go to the New York Juvenile Asylum, but encourages the young men there that each one has the same chance as any other American boy who resolves “to do his duty both to others and to himself.”
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1901-10-28
H. D. W. English thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his encouraging letter. He was considering stepping down from the Pittsburgh Civic Commission because of enemies’ attempts to reduce financial support and hinder the commission’s work. English describes the challenges to civic life Pittsburgh is experiencing in the face of industrial growth, including poor housing conditions and overwork. However, he says that thanks to Roosevelt and others’ advice and kind words, he will remain in his Civic Commission position to keep on fighting.
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1911-10-17
Leon C. Sutton worries he might not have made his goal clear in his previous letter to Theodore Roosevelt. As The Labor World is publishing their latest edition about industrial peace, arbitration, profit sharing and boycotts, Sutton hopes Theodore Roosevelt might contribute one line of encouragement to the working class. The Labor World sees themselves as the “constructive” side of organized labor.
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1911-05-20