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Richard Watson Gilder writes to President Roosevelt about the article on the ancient Irish sagas that has been received very well. Gilder mentions much has been written about the topic lately, including a book and an editorial. Gilder goes on to discuss the editorial in which Governor Charles Evans Hughes fails to address political machines in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-10
Caspar Whitney, editor of The Outing Magazine, wishes President Roosevelt a happy New Year and says he speaks for all “real Americans” when he thanks God for giving the country a brave and right administration. He encourages Roosevelt to read a book by Fiona MacLeod (pseudonym of Scottish writer and poet William Sharp), titled Where the Forest Murmurs. Whitney especially points out the inclusion of a Swedish poem that reminded him of Roosevelt’s recently published essay on Irish Sagas in The Century Magazine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-01
President Roosevelt thanks Lady Gregory for the copy of Saints and Wonders. He mentions the wealth of old Irish saga lore in his upcoming article in The Century Magazine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-25
Joseph Dunn thoroughly enjoyed President Roosevelt’s paper on old Irish sagas and offers suggestions for changes to the spelling of several words in the Irish language.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-25
Richard Watson Gilder is in receipt of article, “Ancient Irish Sagas,” written by President Roosevelt and so is a grateful friend and editor. Gilder further requests that unless there are election complications, publication will be in December or January allowing time for adding an illustration. Gilder asks Roosevelt or William Loeb for a hint as to appropriate honorarium.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-28