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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Van V. Bowman that Roosevelt does not accept items sent for purchase unless he specifically requests them. Roosevelt does not make exceptions to this rule, so his secretary returns the item to Bowman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-04
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks V. D. Cram for writing and forwarding the gift from Thomin Einarson Sorenson.
Although addressed to “A. D. Cram,” the creator is “V. D. Cram.” According to her reply, the secretary got her name and address incorrect.
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Maud Howe Elliott for the paper cutter. He greatly admired her mother, Julia Ward Howe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to John Gaspares that Roosevelt does not accept items sent for purchase unless he specifically requests them. Roosevelt does not make exceptions to this rule, so his secretary returns the item.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Adolph F. Groebl for the wine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Minster Knowles for writing him on his birthday. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciated the gift of the jaguar skin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Yick Nam Quan for the beautiful jade ornament.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
On behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt thanks Sister M. Sebastian for the gifts for their granddaughter, Grace Green Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt informs Charles E. Hulburt that he is unable to give advice in asking wealthy people to donate money for a cause because he does not ask or accept any favors from the wealthy. Roosevelt also does not know where to direct Hulburt where to buy a launch and he apologizes for being unable to help him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Maud E. Mosher that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Edwin B. Leigh for sending the relief map.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks M. E. Perry for sending Roosevelt a book copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks L. A. Warner for the souvenir.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-18
Theodore Roosevelt informs Bernard J. Cigrand that he is certain Lambert Van Rooseveld was one of his ancestors and discusses the alternate spellings of his name. Roosevelt also lists Andrew De Veaux of South Carolina as his Huguenot ancestor and the Huguenots Querrau as Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s ancestors. Roosevelt thanks Cigrand for offering the Roosevelt coat of arms, but politely refuses it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Mrs. Lease that he is unable to comply, because he receives many similar requests for donations.
Theodore Roosevelt pledges to give $100 to Howard C. Smith’s cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Elizabeth C. Gontrum that Roosevelt has received the volumes of poems written by her father. He has directed his secretary to extend his thanks for the gift.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Richard L. Johnson that Theodore Roosevelt was very pleased to receive the book of poems that he sent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-06
Theodore Roosevelt tells Joseph H. Reynolds that he will send a contribution to his fair, but will not make an appearance. Roosevelt continues by stating that it is impossible for him to address the thousands of requests he has received, and cannot show favoritism to one organization without accepting requests from similar ones.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt tells Robert E. McGlinn that he cannot make such a contribution, as it would set a precedent where he would have to make a similar contribution to any and every request he receives. With that being said, Roosevelt is willing to send a signed photograph of himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-01