Friendship--Correspondence

President Roosevelt appreciates James W. Foley’s kind wishes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-28

President Roosevelt wishes the letter Ansley Wilcox sent to the New York World had been published. Roosevelt reflects on the upcoming elections, noting that he expects a favorable result but cannot be sure. Maine has had some troubles regarding the prohibition issue.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-10

President Roosevelt sends his congratulations and best wishes to Elizabeth Hazard McCalla upon what is likely the dedication of the naval YMCA in Vallejo, California.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-16

President Roosevelt appreciates Maria Kennedy Tod’s letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-25

President Roosevelt thanks Sarah Bancroft Leavitt for her letter, and states that he always associates her letters with reminders of his father and mother.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-30

President Roosevelt tells Francis Egerton Webb it was a pleasure to hear from him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-30

President Roosevelt admits that Judge Holmes’s letter pleased him, and states “there were no people more rejoiced than Mrs. Holmes and you.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-27

Theodore Roosevelt mentions an anecdote from Edith Wharton and asks if it is any wonder that England tends to fall back under the stress of modern life.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-06

John Burroughs would like to visit Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-1909

President Roosevelt congratulates Senator Foraker for his character.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-08

President Roosevelt was glad to hear from Owen Wister, hopes Wister will be back to his old self soon, and sympathizes with Wister’s wife Mary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-09

President Roosevelt appreciates the letter from Charles S. Hernly and would like to see Hernly if he ever comes to the neighborhood.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-03

President Roosevelt is touched by the kind references of A.B. Sheldon and often thinks of their service together in the legislature.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-01

President Roosevelt cannot make such a long trip while Congress is in session. Roosevelt fondly remembers being a delegate for the Little Missouri Stockmen’s Association.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-25

John Burroughs was very interested to hear Buffalo Jones and the Yellowstone grizzly bears with tin cans stuck on their feet. If President Roosevelt has read any of his latest articles, Burroughs would be glad to receive his thoughts and criticism. Burroughs is considering buying a farm in the southern Catskill region and offers it as a place of rest for Roosevelt and his family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-15

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs William S. Cowles that he is taking time off since Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long has returned. He hopes to visit with Cowles. Roosevelt thanks him for the note about the USS Indiana. Roosevelt has been unsuccessful in calling on Cowles’s sister-in-law, Mary Ada Johnston Cowles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-29

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Storer, B. (Bellamy), 1847-1922

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Police Commissioner Andrews an enclosure. He wrote to Police Commissioner Frank Moss about his belief that McCauley is “a good fellow.” Roosevelt apologizes for “interfering,” although he knows that Andrews understands his intent. He will be visiting New York City soon and hopes to dine with Andrews. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-22

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt wishes he was out with Frederic Remington “among the sage brush, the great brittle cotton-woods, and the sharply-channeled, barren buttes.” He is glad Remington is coming along with the squadron and hopes he will be an ally in shaping the public’s view of the Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-15

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Maria Longworth Storer’s amusing letter to Alice Lee. He feels things worked out for the best for the Storers. Roosevelt comments on the Police Board changes. A. T. Mahan’s recent article is noble, as are those of Hilary A. Herbert and John Robert Procter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-03