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President Roosevelt comments on the latest episode in the “nature fakers controversy” and asks George Shiras to write an article on it. He invites Shiras to spend a night at Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-22
President Roosevelt informs William Allen White that Senator Thomas Collier Platt came in “literally raving” and saying he was going to sue White for libel and accusing Roosevelt of being complicit in the writing of White’s article. Roosevelt informed him that he had no part in writing it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17
Theodore Roosevelt forwards Robert Bridges a study on Antonio Fogazzaro, along with a letter from Mr. Townsend explaining things. He asks that Bridges return them if he is not interested, but adds the comment that he wishes his European friends would not keep sending him things.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08
President Roosevelt thoroughly enjoyed Maurice Francis Egan’s article. He wants Egan to visit and have lunch with him soon to discuss his writing ideas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-11
Gifford Pinchot encloses an article he wrote for the Progressive campaign book regarding the relationship between conservation and the cost of living. Pinchot would like a copy of Roosevelt’s letter to Mr. Plunkett on the “Wilson question” for private circulation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-15
The wrong article was sent to Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot requests its return.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-16
Gifford Pinchot previously sent Theodore Roosevelt the wrong article on conservation and the cost of living, and he encloses a better copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-17
Edward William Bok understands that Theodore Roosevelt needs to be careful about writing for periodicals other than The Outlook. However, he feels his request will not violate Roosevelt’s commitment. Bok wants to awaken interest in appreciating good pictures by having prominent individuals discuss their favorite pictures to be published with a recreation of the image. He lists the other individuals he has asked for a contribution. The enclosed check is merely an expression of appreciation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-03
Norman Hapgood dictates a brief reply to Henry Beach Needham’s telegram, which had arrived after he already left the office. The issue was that three of the four people who read the article did not think it was sufficiently interesting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-14
W. G. McAdoo encloses a clipping from the Times that mischaracterizes certain things he said about Theodore Roosevelt in a recent speech. McAdoo actually said that although it seems “fashionable” to criticize Roosevelt, doing so is not decent nor effective.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-15
James E. Lyons asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a “short, bright paper” about his most memorable Christmas.
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1911-02-14
Ferdinand Cowle Iglehart sends Theodore Roosevelt his story about Abraham Lincoln, which Homer Davenport has made a picture for. Iglehart has often compared Roosevelt to Lincoln, and would be honored if he would read and comment on the article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
S. J. Overton has sent Theodore Roosevelt a manuscript of an article series that he would like Roosevelt to get published. Overton dreams of establishing a home for orphan boys and believes the article will help him do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-10
Willis H. Ropes sends Lyman Abbott two copes of a Salem Evening News article about Rough Rider William A. Mitchell, who is now a chief of police. Abbott should send one to Theodore Roosevelt, and keep another for his reference. Ropes believes it may be interesting for The Outlook to write about Mitchell’s methods.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-10-30
John Byrne thanks Francis C. Travers for the note that contained Judge John Thomas McDonough’s letter, and is pleased with President Roosevelt’s expression of confidence. Byrne’s next article will be on imperialism and the Philippines. Bryne needs a long rest, and asks Travers not to make any plans for him at Oyster Bay for two weeks. A note from Travers issues instructions not to make any appointments for Byrne until he comes back from the sea.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-24
Senator Beveridge encloses and article that will please President Roosevelt, which shows that “our people easily controlled” despite efforts to the contrary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-23