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Theodore Roosevelt introduces Charles DeKay as someone he has known for a long time and believes is a fine man. Roosevelt does not know what DeKay wishes to discuss with the recipient, but hopes DeKay will be treated with courtesy and consideration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Richard Watson Gilder is amazed that President Roosevelt finished the piece of writing, likely referring to “Ancient Irish Sagas,” which Gilder would publish in The Century shortly after. Gilder also writes that Alexander W. Drake, The Century‘s art director, has found the right artist. Gilder also believes that his wife, Helena de Kay Gilder, “will be useful in the archaeology of the pictures.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-22
President Roosevelt thanks Richard Watson Gilder for the article and sends his regards to Helena de Kay Gilder, who he wishes he could have seen the other day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-10
President Roosevelt thanks the editor Richard Gilder for sending him the article, and sends him something for his wife, Helen Gilder.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-16
Richard Watson Gilder, editor of Scribner’s Monthly, informs President Roosevelt about his struggle to highlight the latter’s presidency in one editorial. Gilder shares the closing paragraphs of the resulting work, a joint effort between himself and Robert Underwood Johnson, editor of The Century Magazine. He remarks that history will give credit to Roosevelt’s many accomplishments during his presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-17