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Edmond Favor Noel has enclosed newspaper clippings highlighting Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Jackson, Mississippi. He believes the papers sum up the visit in full, and lets Roosevelt know that Senator Williams regrets not being in attendance.
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1911-05-19
Gardner Cowles and Darling will see Theodore Roosevelt on Friday at noon as per Frank Harper’s note.
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1911-04-27
John Callan O’Laughlin relays a message from the Chicago Tribune to Theodore Roosevelt about writing a series of articles. O’Laughlin asks to meet on Tuesday if convenient, during which time he will introduce James Keeley, the manager of the Tribune.
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1911-04-22
Douglas Robinson explains to Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt why he did not receive an allowance check for January. He congratulates Roosevelt for his business success.
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1911-04-10
Douglas Robinson sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter he wrote Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt explaining why he did not receive an allowance check for January. Robinson inquires about Roosevelt’s trip and looks forward to hearing more upon his return. He gives an update on his son Theodore “Teddy” Douglas Robinson.
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1911-04-10
Timothy F. Flaherty recounts his meeting with Theodore Roosevelt for Patrick H. Morrissey. Roosevelt was pleased with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen’s resolutions and positions.
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1911-04-05
Paul V. Collins suggests Theodore Roosevelt discuss Canadian Reciprocity from an antagonistic perspective while in St. Paul, Minnesota. Collins details Northwestern farmers’ and politicians’ outrage over Reciprocity, arguing that the administration is unaware of and out of touch with the region, especially regarding the cattle and dairy industries. He also requests that Roosevelt send a telegram of support to take to the Congressional Legislative Committee.
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1911-04-03
Royal A. Willis orders a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt from Harris & Ewing. Willis asks that it be sent to Frank Harper for Roosevelt to autograph before being returned to him.
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1911-03-26
Colonel Gignilliat thanks George D. Wardrop for the note and the attention he gave his earlier letter to Frank Harper.
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1911-03-20
Frank O. Merrill appreciated Theodore Roosevelt’s reply, and confirms that he is contacting Harris & Ewing to obtain photographs. Once he has them, he plans to follow Roosevelt’s instructions in the matter.
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1911-03-06
Bernard E. Sunny sends Theodore Roosevelt the honorarium from his visiting the Union League Club in Chicago on Washington’s birthday, and asks if Frank Harper would be able to send the expense account for Roosevelt’s trip so that they can pay that as well. Sunny and the entire Union League Club are very grateful for Roosevelt’s spending the day with them.
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1911-02-23
Carl C. Young asks Theodore Roosevelt how he wants the Karakul lamb skin prepared. He recently showed Representative Longworth some skins from his crossbreeding experiments and offers to show them to Roosevelt while in Chicago, Illinois. Young believes there is potential growth in the wool industry. He thanks Roosevelt for enabling the initial purchase of breeding stock.
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1911-02-20
Reverend Myers thanks Theodore Roosevelt for replying to his previous letter through his secretary Frank Harper. He encloses a poem he wrote that was inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe and asks Roosevelt to submit it for publication in The Outlook if he deems it worthy.
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1911-02-04
Abram B. Reading complains that Frank Harper’s letter, sent at Theodore Roosevelt’s direction, telling him that Roosevelt does not write personal letters for public quotation, implied that he had requested that Roosevelt write such a letter. Reading says that he did not expect a personal response to his letter about corporations, but rather expected Roosevelt to write an open letter to the public about the topic. He believes that the public has a right to know Roosevelt’s thoughts, and hopes that Roosevelt will ultimately agree with him about corporations.
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1911-02-05
Marian Stagg Puffer thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the autograph and apologizes for bothering him.
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1911-01-31
Geza Kende, the editor of Szabadzag, regrets Theodore Roosevelt cannot contribute to the paper’s special edition honoring Count Albert Apponyi’s visit, especially considering his support of Hungarian Americans. He apologizes for taking up his time.
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1911-01-24
John W. Carter reports that King of Italy Victor Emmanuel III received Theodore Roosevelt’s book and found it “very interesting” and was “particularly struck” by Kermit’s photographs.
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1911-01-24
President of Hope College Kollen is disappointed Theodore Roosevelt cannot be a guest at the Lincoln banquet and hopes he can attend the college’s commencement ceremonies instead. Recently three students passed the Rhodes Scholarship exams. Kollen also invites Roosevelt to his synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and acknowledges that the numerous congregations comprising the synod are possible because of the school.
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1911-01-16
Gilson Gardner received Theodore Roosevelt’s note. He enjoyed visiting with Roosevelt’s son. Gardner asks for a copy of Roosevelt’s itinerary for his Western trip for publication in the newspaper. He comments on the Progressive League.
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1911-01-06
President James A. B. Scherer of Throop Polytechnic Institute tells Theodore Roosevelt that they have already begun planning for the lecture he will deliver at the college, and that he personally hopes to be able to attend Roosevelt’s lecture at Berkeley as well. Scherer has received many invitations for Roosevelt, three of which he feels are worth considering and which he tells Roosevelt about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-04