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President Roosevelt introduces Emil C. Wetten of the Hamilton Club to New York Governor Hughes. Roosevelt hopes Hughes can accept the club’s invitation and tells him he has great respect for the club which represents “our type” of Republicanism and has also done commendable work in Chicago.
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1907-01-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, William Bailey Howland informs John H. Batten that Roosevelt can see the photographer on Tuesday or Friday morning of the next week in order to take a picture to use in the creation of a banquet menu for the Hamilton Club of Chicago, Illinois.
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1910-08-05
President Roosevelt rejects Marquis Eaton’s request for a message to be read at the Hamilton Club. Roosevelt says that he has rejected all offers to give a speech before leaving for Africa, and leaving behind comments would undermine this intent.
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1909-02-27
President Roosevelt tells Marquis Eaton that although he feels for the Hamilton Club of Chicago more than any other political club in the country, he cannot make the speech requested.
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1908-11-08
President Roosevelt thanks Thomas D. Knight and the Hamilton Club of Chicago for the letter.
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1908-05-15
President Roosevelt agrees with Thomas D. Knight that none of his policies should be reversed, and is grateful for the support of the Hamilton Club. Roosevelt has always tried to supply speakers for the club, but can’t do more at the moment, and suggests Knight contact Secretary of State Elihu Root and Secretary of War William H. Taft directly.
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1907-12-26
President Roosevelt bids his good wishes to Emil C. Wetten and all members of the Hamilton Club.
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1907-04-09
William Loeb encloses a telegram which Emil C. Wetten may read at the Hamilton Club of Chicago’s banquet.
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1907-04-04
President Roosevelt asks Harry V. Wood to share his “hearty greetings and good wishes” with the Chicago Hamilton Club on the occasion of their Appomattox Day Banquet.
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1906-04-09
President Roosevelt extends his greetings to the Hamilton Club of Chicago. They should be thankful that the “struggle which ended at Appomattox” left the country not only reunited, but greater.
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1904-04-09
President Roosevelt is reluctant to accept an invitation to any single club, but if he went to only one it would be the Hamilton. Roosevelt will inform Richard Yates of his decision in a few days.
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1902-07-08
Thomas D. Knight adds onto Tracy C. Drake’s letter to Theodore Roosevelt informing that he is aware that he is no longer making speeches but the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity occasion is a fraternal one that does not require him to discuss public questions. Knights recalls Roosevelt sending 4 members of his cabinet when he was president of the Hamilton Club of Chicago and he would appreciate it if Roosevelt could grant them his presence.
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1911-10-20
James M. Hurst asks Theodore Roosevelt to support him and his associates in their Hamilton Club nominations.
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1911-04-26
David L. Ettelson is spending the winter at a resort in Mineral Wells, Texas, which is close to Fort Worth. He will join the crowds when Theodore Roosevelt visits Fort Worth, and would like to have a moment of Roosevelt’s time. Ettelson is a member of the Hamilton Club of Chicago, and would like to ask Roosevelt to send a word of greeting to the club.
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1911-02-08
Albert J. Hopkins was unfortunately delayed in returning to Chicago, and will therefore miss the chance to welcome Theodore Roosevelt to the city with the rest of the Hamilton Club. He praises the work Roosevelt continues to do for the United States.
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1910-09-07
Ralph M. Easley tells President Roosevelt about some details related to the National Civic Federation. Easley spoke with Chicago Democrat Roger Charles Sullivan recently, and comments on some matters of Chicago politics. Easley also speaks about public opinion about Secretary of War William H. Taft among the labor movement.
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1908-02-16
Herman Henry Kohlsaat tells President Roosevelt about a member of the Hamilton Club of Chicago who is a firm supporter of the president. Kohlsaat also congratulates Roosevelt on ignoring one of the most recent attacks on him in the papers.
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1907-11-22
Vice President Fairbanks reports to President Roosevelt that the National Irrigation Congress was successful and assures him that one of his best presidential legacies will be his efforts on behalf of irrigation. As he passed through Chicago, Fairbanks was asked by Cook County Commissioner Edward Jackson Brundage and the president of the Hamilton Club to attend an upcoming function in Roosevelt’s stead; he will accept if the club is able to reschedule the banquet.
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1906-09-09
Theodore Roosevelt accepted an invitation from the Chicago Newspaper club to be their guest during his brief visit to Chicago, Illinois.
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Theodore Roosevelt will be a guest of the Chicago Newspaper Club during his upcoming visit to the city. His visit is under the auspices of the Hamilton Club.
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