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Theodore Roosevelt writes his fiancee Alice Hathaway Lee to confirm dinner engagements, he chose Rose Saltonstall’s (Alice’s cousin) birthday present and had a hideous time at the dentist. He goes on to describe his love for Alice.
1880-06-08
President Roosevelt congratulates diplomat William Woodville Rockville on “one of the most interesting and extraordinary experiences that any man of our generation has had,” presumably referring to the fact Rockville was the first Westerner to befriend and advise a Dalai Lama of Tibet. Roosevelt wonders what gift he should send the “Talé Lama” in return for the Buddha and silk Katag he received. He mentions he sent the Pope a copy of his books and is not sure this would be appropriate for the Dalai Lama.
1908-08-01
President Roosevelt sends a photograph as thanks for a watch charm sent by an anonymous member.
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1902-12-26
President Roosevelt thanks Clifford Kennedy Berryman for the calandar and loves the little bear cartoons.
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1902-12-29
W. E. Dodge thanks President Roosevelt for the masterful way in which Roosevelt is leading the nation and sends some gifts that he hopes Roosevelt and his son Ted will enjoy.
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1902-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings with the family. Alice is away at school, and brother Elliott sent Roosevelt a Christmas gift. He and Edith continue to socialize quite a bit. He feels the Civil Service Commission is accomplishing something but his book is not really coming along. Roosevelt goes for scrambles in Rock Creek Park.
1893-12-31
Robert Peet Skinner encloses a letter from Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, to President Roosevelt. The letter is discussing gifts to the President, including lions.
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1904-02-04
Matthew C. Gleeson, naval chaplain on the USS Missouri, notifies President Roosevelt that he is sending him a photo of the piano purchased with the President’s donation.
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1904-01-18
Noah Seaman thanks President Roosevelt for the gift.
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1904-01-16
Melza Riggs Wood Winthrop thanks Corinne Roosevelt Robinson for the gift, and regrets that she could not attend her wedding. She describes the farewell extended in the Philippines to William H. Taft as he ends his service as Civil Governor of the Philippines. She also extends New Year’s wishes.
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1904-01-05
Reverend Schick believes that President Roosevelt is doing more then his full share in support of Grace Reformed Church. The church appreciates Roosevelt’s help and will not ask him to do more.
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1904-01-05
Yick Nam Quan will be able to meet with President Roosevelt on January 7, 1904. He asks Roosevelt not to worry about the gift he sent as he acquired it for a good price.
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1903-12-24
Yick Nam Quan’s gift was returned and he requests permission to give it to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt as a New Year gift. He also has a gift for Ted Roosevelt. Quan will be able to meet with President Roosevelt on January 7, 1904.
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1903-12-24
William S. Cowles thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his $100.00 donation toward a piano for the USS Missouri.
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1903-12-29
Senator Clark of Wyoming sends President Roosevelt a letter and gift from Otto W. Gralund. Gralund asked the Senator to present a hunting knife and belt from Finland to Roosevelt as a gift from the Finnish-American citizens living in Rocklin, California.
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1903-12-23
William Wingate Sewall, President Roosevelt’s hunting guide in Maine and manager of his Dakota ranches, writes Roosevelt requesting help in getting a Collector’s position in Aroostook County, Maine. Sewall applauds Roosevelt on his actions in Panama. He sends a small package “for family consumption” and extends holiday wishes.
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1903-12-23
Yick Nam Quan asks President Roosevelt not to return the Christmas gift that he sent him. Quan asks Roosevelt to wait as his letter is forthcoming.
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1903-12-24
Yick Nam Quan describes how much his father and his friend value the cane that has President Roosevelt’s name inscribed on it. Quan is disappointed that his gifts to Roosevelt were returned and asks if he can send them to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
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1903-12-24
Douglas Robinson will not be attending Broadway Improvement Company’s meeting as every time he makes a suggestion it is voted down by the Roosevelt contingent. He encloses a note from Floyd B. Hurt which he believes is a “typical letter of a Virginia Democrat.” He asks if Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt received the gloves he sent her. He reports that his son, Stewart Douglas Robinson, will arrive on Saturday and that Corrine Roosevelt Robinson is feeling better.
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1903-12-24
Samuel Wasserman, the Director of the Masonic Sanatorium League, requests a donation from President Roosevelt, who is a fellow Mason.
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1903-12-19