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Brander Matthews thanks President Roosevelt for sending him J. J. Jusserand’s note regarding his Legion of Honor award. He tells Roosevelt about a New Years card he saw that involved Roosevelt, John D. Rockefeller, and boxer James J. Jeffries.
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1907-01-09
A stork holds a card with President Roosevelt’s face on it and a message that reads, “Sincere regards, T. Roosevelt.” The stork shows it to an eagle as they both stand right in front of the White House.
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1905-03-19
President Roosevelt has been concerned about Constance, Augustus Peabody Gardner’s wife, and congratulates Gardner on his triumph (most likely referring to Gardner’s nomination as a Republican candidate for Congress).
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1902-09-29
President Roosevelt is pleased to hear about Jacob A. Riis’s mother, Carolina Riis. He sends them both well wishes.
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1903-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt wants to add to the good wishes already sent by Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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1911-04-21
Sidney J. Burgoyne’s wife, Elizabeth O. Burgoyne, still remembers Theodore Roosevelt’s compliments while at the White House in 1908. While Roosevelt was in Africa, the Burgoynes sent him a card with a family portrait. Last week, the Burgoynes welcomed another son.
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1911-10-28
William G. Miller, member of the New York State Assembly, writes to President Roosevelt to congratulate and wish him Happy Holidays.
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1905-12-26
Governor Roosevelt recommends Joseph Armistead Carr for the Marine Corps in this letter to Chase McCauley of the Marine Assistant Quartermaster’s office. Roosevelt also discusses the possible appointment of William Woodville Rockhill to government office. Roosevelt wishes to have Rockhill appointed as Librarian but is not certain it will work.
1899-03-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Mary E. Garey that Roosevelt is away, but he will bring the card she sent to Roosevelt’s attention when he returns.
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1912-06-24