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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Neta Hansen that it is impossible for Roosevelt to endorse any particular song. If Roosevelt did so for Hansen, then everyone would be asking for endorsements for their songs as well.
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1912-09-04
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Luther Lane for the letter. He explains that Roosevelt is too busy while on his western campaign tour to personally respond to any letters.
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1912-09-06
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John C. Doxsee for his campaign donation intended to “help split the State of Vermont.” Roosevelt has searched for the enclosures from Doxsee’s previous letter, but it seems they were lost in Chicago. Frank Harper has explained Doxsee’s plan to Roosevelt. While Roosevelt appreciates the offer, he must decline due to overwhelming work.
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1912-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Richmond Pearson that there is no need to defend his actions. Roosevelt believes that President Taft’s men in North Carolina are acting with the “same infamy” as his men in Chicago.
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1912-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks C. S. Jones for the invitation to speak. Roosevelt has forwarded it to the Progressive Party managers in New York, who handle his scheduling.
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1912-08-23
Theodore Roosevelt asks Hamlin Garland to see either Medill McCormick of Chicago or Henry F. Cochems of Wisconsin. Roosevelt suggests Garland meet him on a train near Chicago when he passes through there.
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1912-08-14
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a telegram from Harry Rustad and wishes Medill McCormick to see if Rustad could be of help in the Illinois campaign.
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1912-08-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to the editor of the Pittsburgh Press that it is physically impossible for Roosevelt to prepare a statement at this time. He suggests that the editor instead have someone bring together all the accounts of the Chicago National Progressive Convention and condense them into an article.
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1912-08-14
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to see the interview by Alexander H. Revell that was printed in the Chicago Daily News.
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1912-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt compliments C. Grant La Farge on a letter he wrote. Roosevelt wants to tell La Farge and Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge about the interesting National Progressive Convention in Chicago, but will not have time for the next three months.
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1912-08-13
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Richardson Revell’s lunch invitation to the Roosevelts during their stay in Chicago and expresses their regrets that they were unable to accept. They also appreciated the cable from Revell’s father.
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1912-08-13
Theodore Roosevelt appreciated receiving Harry Rustad’s telegram, which he has forwarded on to Medill McCormick. Roosevelt hopes Rustad will get in touch with McCormick.
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1912-08-13
Theodore Roosevelt wishes that he could have written George Sylvester Viereck sooner about his poem, which Roosevelt enjoyed and hoped The Outlook would publish. Roosevelt tells Viereck to keep in touch with Oscar S. Straus.
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1912-08-13
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks William L. Ransom for his letters. Roosevelt is taking the letters to Chicago so he will have them with him when he is conferring about the matters upon which Ransom touches.
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1912-08-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary has received W. S. Davis’s letter during Roosevelt’s absence in Chicago and will make Roosevelt aware of its contents upon his return.
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1912-08-06
William H. Fuller’s letter and enclosed check has been received by Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary during Roosevelt’s absence in Chicago. As soon as Roosevelt returns to New York, his secretary will make sure Roosevelt sees Fuller’s message and enclosure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-07
H. L. Harris’ letter and enclosure have been received during Theodore Roosevelt’s absence in Chicago, and will be brought to Roosevelt’s attention when he returns to New York.
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1912-08-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges receipt of the letter from John MacVicar and assures him it will be brought to Roosevelt’s attention when he returns from Chicago.
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1912-08-07
Theodore Roosevelt is overwhelmed with mail and has asked his secretary to reply to the letter from Fritz Bronsart von Schellendorff. The secretary will ensure that the letter and the book sent by Bronsart von Schellendorff reach Roosevelt upon his return from Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-07
In the absence of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of the letter from Clarence W. Tibbals and will make sure Roosevelt sees it and the enclosed check upon his return.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-07