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Letter from Francis C. Travers to William Loeb

Letter from Francis C. Travers to William Loeb

Francis C. Travers urges William Loeb to hold the date of March 17, 1905, for President Roosevelt to attend the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick dinner in New York City. If Roosevelt wishes another dinner in February, Travers is happy to oblige, but the date of March 17 cannot be changed for this event. Travers asks Loeb whether Roosevelt would like others invited to the dinner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Fitzgerald

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Fitzgerald

President Roosevelt responds to an invitation from Judge Fitzgerald, president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of New York, to the society’s annual dinner. Roosevelt is uncertain he will be able to attend, but if he is able, he asks that Major John Byrne and Francis C. Travers be on the committee of escort, and that Colonel Edward Duffy and his soldiers from the 69th Regiment be allowed to join the escort.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-29