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Governor Roosevelt writes to the editors of the North American Review to inform them that he has not yet received the check for his article.
1898-12-02
President Roosevelt carves up the “presidential nomination” watermelon with his “self esteem” knife, discharging two slices to the side—”first term” and “second term.” He starts to carve up “third term 1908” as he says to William H. Taft who is standing somewhat hidden in brush, “Hello, Bill!” Behind Taft is his half-brother Charles P. Taft holding his “wife’s money.” William H. Taft says to Charles P. Taft, “Good heavens! Charlie, I thought Teddy didn’t care for that anymore.” Meanwhile, Uncle Sam watches on the other side, “I thought I understand that gap to say he was tired of that fruit.” Caption: Roosevelt—“Bill, I don’t think I will need any help eating this melon.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a check received from Oxford University Press for sales of Roosevelt’s Biological Analogies in History and requests that Robinson deposit it in Roosevelt’s account.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
President Roosevelt sends Robert Bridges of Charles Scribner’s Sons detailed notes about revisions to the galleys for several portions to the upcoming second edition of Outdoor Pastimes, portions of which have been, and will be, printed in Scribner’s Magazine. Alexander Lambert will provide photographs for a new magazine story, but Roosevelt is not sure if they are good enough for publication in the book. Roosevelt asks when the book and new article will come out, and about payment for the new article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-05
Attorney General Moody encloses a draft of the announcement appointing trustees for the Nobel Peace Prize, which follows President Roosevelt’s instructions and includes Secretary of War Taft’s suggestion. Moody has added stipulations for the use of income since Roosevelt’s draft was silent on that aspect and thought Roosevelt might wish to take into account Secretary of Agriculture Wilson’s suggestion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-07
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt describing a crisis situation in Russia and a need for reform. Meyer mentions that he is sending Roosevelt a report and other documents concerning the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-01
In this article for Ladies’ Home Journal, William Jennings Bryan explains why he continues to give public lectures despite his governmental position as the Secretary of State.
1915-04