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President Roosevelt is sorry that Ernest McGaffey did not get the state attorneyship. Although Roosevelt is happy to send a letter to Harvey W. Scott of the Oregonian, he is sorry to say that he does not have room to take anything else himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-08
President Roosevelt is pleased that Augustus Saint-Gaudens is not opposing Edward Kemeys, as Roosevelt is a fan of Kemeys’s “wild beast figures.” Roosevelt was pleased with the Ulysses Grant statue selection but believes that Saint-Gaudens’s statue of General Sherman is the “greatest statue of a commander in existence.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-03
President Roosevelt is interested in the work of Edward Kemeys, the sculptor. Roosevelt has heard that Kemeys is not to be allowed to exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and asks Augustus Saint-Gaudens for further information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-28
President Roosevelt introduces William Allen White, who would like to speak to Governor Francis about having some sculptures by Edward Kemeys at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-23
President Roosevelt introduces sculptor Edward Kemeys. Roosevelt is interested in acquiring a fountain by Kemeys for Washington, D.C., and asks Henry B. F. Macfarland for his assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-29
President Roosevelt sends a letter of introduction for sculptor Edward Kemeys.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-29