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Elisabeth D. Nielson Riis thanks President Roosevelt for his friendship. Jacob A. Riis is away for his health in California, but is expected to return soon. Riis writes that she and her family will do their best to be present at Roosevelt’s inauguration, and that only death or sickness will stop them. The rest of the Riis family is doing well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-27
President Roosevelt is delighted to hear about the Riis family. He directs Elisabeth D. Riis to reserve rooms in Washington, D.C., and asks her to write to the Committee on Public Comfort of the Inaugural Committee. They will send the Riis family the tickets and lunch invitations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-28
President Roosevelt will not be at College Point and regrets that he will not be able to see William Clarence Fiske and his wife Clara Riis Fiske.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-05
Jacob A. Riis is still in Canada, but the Riis family is thinking of President Roosevelt as he succeeds to the presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15