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Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Alice Preston’s letter but he cannot give a speech. He will write about the Junior Republic soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William R. George and Joe Burden for his visit to the Junior Republic and congratulates the wonderful work being done.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with J. S. Temple’s resignation and praises Judge Lindsey as a “tower of righteousness.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt wants to arrange lunch with Thomas Mott Osbourne to discuss the Junior Republic. Upside down text of a letter to Armstrong appears beneath.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes William R. George to discuss concerns with George’s book, The Junior Republic, and its accompanying letter. Roosevelt requests that George meet him at Roosevelt’s office at The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt was glad to see President Vincent and wonders when Vincent will be in the area, if at all. Roosevelt is uncertain of when he will go to Chautauqua. Although he has several speaking engagements forthcoming, Roosevelt has come to hate the thought of giving speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes Richard Welling to say that he had spoken to Bob about possibly taking on a larger role regarding the George Junior Republic “business.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-04
Clara Pomeroy White has been connected with the George Junior Republic Association for years and was interested in Theodore Roosevelt’s recent visit there. She asks Roosevelt to speak at a meeting on behalf of the Republic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-09
Thomas Mott Osborne regrets being absent during Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to the George Junior Republic Association in Freeville, New York. He comments on the association’s work and how, most importantly, it teaches a sense of responsibility, a principle not taught in the country’s education system.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-07
Upon Theodore Roosevelt’s departure from the Junior Republic, William R. George recalls telling Roosevelt that he is an inspiration to every citizen. He shares similar expressions of appreciation by Frederick E. Crane, Webb, and McReynolds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-06
William R. George asks to meet with Theodore Roosevelt the next time he is in New York and invites him to visit The Junior Republic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-16