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President Roosevelt acknowledges the difficulty that University of Michigan President Angell points out, but thinks it will take care of itself. He believes that it is wise for the government to accept the gift of Charles Lang Freer’s art collection now, as nothing can be done in terms of constructing a building to house it until Freer’s death.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-24
William Loeb sends Douglas Robinson the receipts for the $30,000 legacy, which President Roosevelt signed. Roosevelt would like Robinson to invest the sum. Additionally, Loeb tells Robinson he has noted the people Robinson mentioned for the inauguration and will extend all courtesies to them. Finally, Loeb thinks the government job for the plumber ought to be published in the papers, since “everything outside of the secret service is under civil service.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-03
Theodore Roosevelt remarks that Uncle Douglas (Robinson’s) death is sad, but even sadder is the loss of the young, with life ahead of them. He comments, “That was fine, about the notary public and Quentin’s legacy.” Roosevelt misses Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s children, Richard Derby and Edith Roosevelt Derby.
1918-09-13