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President Roosevelt congratulates Charles D. Walcott on his new position as Secretary of the Smithsonian, and tells him how much he will miss having him as a member of his administration.
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1907-01-25
President Roosevelt accepts Chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission Theodore P. Shonts’s resignation with reluctance because the government will be losing a valuable and devoted employee, and praises Shonts for his work as Chairman. He thanks Shonts for all he has done and wishes him well in his new position.
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1907-01-22
President Roosevelt thanks Frank R. Outerbridge for having written him.
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1901-09-23
James M. Spencer thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his kind words; Spencer has been discouraged with the difficulties of his cause, but believes he will triumph due to American patriotism.
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1911-10-12
A. G. Spalding thanks Theodore Roosevelt for creating national interest in athletic sports.
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1911-10-10
Ambassador Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay concerning a translated article from the Russian newspaper “Novoe Vremya”. Meyer remarks that write ups in this newspaper have been tinged with negativity against the United States, and the newspaper has taken a neutral standpoint concerning Roosevelt’s efforts. Meyer then makes mention of President Roosevelt’s invitation for sending plenipotentiaries and plans for an armistice.
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1905-06-21
Robert Watchorn thanks President Roosevelt for elevating him to the position of Commissioner of Ellis Island’s immigration inspection station. Watchorn recounts how he came to work at Ellis Island as an inspector, and reflects on how he has made himself useful thus far in bringing about reform, and the importance of the position to which he is now appointed.
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1905-01-21
Attorney General Moody was overjoyed by the letter that President Roosevelt sent him. He is always grateful to do any task that brings credit to Roosevelt.
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1905-01-10
George B. Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, thanks President Roosevelt for the trust he put in him in conducting the recent political campaign. Cortelyou was wounded by the slander and abuse that his position brought him, but was touched by the faith that Roosevelt placed in him and is gratified by the victory that Roosevelt won at the polls.
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1904-11-08
The Birmingham Peace Society congratulates and thanks President Roosevelt for his part in bringing peace between Japan and Russia.
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1905-09-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna to express his gratitude for all his family does for him. Roosevelt also explains what he has been doing in the last week.
1877-11-09
Theodore Roosevelt is deeply touched by John Stuart White’s letter and thanks him for his courtesy.
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1917-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt extends his thanks to Eugenio Blanco through Major General Wood.
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1912-04-30
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Henry L. Stimson’s telegraph, and mentions that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is grateful for Mabel Wellington White Stimson’s visits and her health is improving slowly.
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1911-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt greatly appreciates William S. Youngman alerted him to an unauthorized use of Roosevelt’s name, which he has already written to put a stop to. He says he would like to meet to discuss history as well as the Rough Riders regiment with Youngman, as Roosevelt does not draw distinction between those who fought on the front line and those who did not.
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1911-10-13
On behalf of Thedore Roosevelt, his secreatary thanks Abram I. Elkus for sending the information, as it will be very useful for Roosevelt.
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1911-10-14
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Ripley A. Hanrick and says he has forwarded the documents to the New York Historical Society.
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1911-10-14
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Edwin B. Leigh for sending the relief map.
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1911-10-14
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Samuel E. M. Goldstein for his letter and appreciates his words.
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1911-10-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Maxie Owen for her letter and says Roosevelt was touched by her words.
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1911-10-17