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President Roosevelt enjoys James B. Connolly’s work and is pleased to see an American author who “strikes a new note.” Roosevelt inquires whether Connolly liked Owen Wister’s recent novel, The Virginian.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-29
President Roosevelt invites Owen Wister to spend a night at Oyster Bay, New York and is pleased that The Virginian is “being appreciated as it should be.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-30
President Roosevelt describes Owen Wister’s novel, The Virginian, as “remarkable” and particularly enjoyed the chapter “Superstition Trail.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-07
James B. Connolly is pleased that President Roosevelt enjoys his writings. Connolly has read The Virginian but not Blazed Trail.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04
James B. Connolly is glad President Roosevelt enjoyed his stories of the Gloucester fishermen. He believes these men represent a type of manly virility that is good for the nation. Connolly enjoyed The Virginian but has not read Blazed Trail, which Roosevelt recommended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04