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Margaret Chanler hopes that President Roosevelt can attend the christening of his godson, Theodore Chanler. The Lodges informed her that he will be in Rhode Island, and she inquires whether it might be possible for them to plan around his travels.
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1902-07-15
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his speech to the Gridiron Club. Though Roosevelt has a lot of work to do, he does not want to give up his exercise. He closes with a story about Archie and Quentin building a brick fireplace to cook on outside. Kermit appears to have written on the back of the letter.
1906-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt commends his sister for writing a piece on Senator Lodge’s wife, Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge. Roosevelt also writes that he enjoyed lunch with his sister and Frances Theodora Parsons.
1915-11-05
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s concern about Monroe Douglas Robinson and asks her to keep him updated. Roosevelt also confirms dinner plans with Senator Lodge and his wife.
1915-03-12
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that the Democrats and Republican insurgents, led by Senator La Follette, have split up. He is willing to help Senator Lodge with the arbitration treaty. Roosevelt will write a strong article on the matter and has contacted Captain Mahan about writing an article against the unamended treaty. He appreciated the telegram regarding his new grandchild, Ted Roosevelt’s daughter Grace Green Roosevelt.
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1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that during the Lodges’ visit a group of naturalists had already been scheduled to visit. He hopes to see the Lodges again soon.
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1911-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the letters from Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William S. Cowles. He is concerned about Anna’s rheumatism. He is glad McLean won rather than Buckley. Roosevelt is pleased they like the zebra rug.
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1911-01-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary requests an update from the National Express Company regarding an undelivered package sent to Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge.
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1911-01-14
Theodore Roosevelt wishes Senator Lodge and his wife, Anna “Nannie” Cabot Mills Davis Lodge, a Merry Christmas. He sends a letter from Lawrence Abbott. Roosevelt has a hunting trophy for Lodge and sent Nannie a copy of African Game Trails.
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1910-12-21
Theodore Roosevelt forwards Hannay’s letter to Senator Lodge. Roosevelt sends his love to Lodge’s wife and says to tell her that their grandson Richard Derby has fallen ill on his visit.
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1915-04-06
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Theodore Roosevelt writes that Senator Lodge acted rightly in the Taft matter and he should not worry. Roosevelt did not want his friend Cal (probably John Callan O’Laughlin) to promote something Roosevelt would have to deny. Roosevelt thinks Lodge will like his article the following month in which he “goes for the German-Americans.”
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1915-02-26
Theodore Roosevelt compliments Senator Lodge’s speech and is sending him a copy of America and the World War which Roosevelt has just published. Roosevelt will be writing articles on the Colombian treaty and the Mexican situation. He requests that Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge be informed that he enjoyed meeting John, Mary, Brooks, and Daisy.
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1915-01-16
President Roosevelt invites Henry Adams to the last reception of his administration, held for the United States Army and Navy, which Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and his wife Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge will be attending. Roosevelt also invites Adams to a separate dinner that will include only the Lodge family and Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner and Constance Gardner. Roosevelt also mentions that he had a delightful breakfast at Adams’s house the day before.
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1909-02-09
President Roosevelt thanks Arthur Hamilton Lee for sending him the portraits, and returns the three as requested. He plans to give several copies out as Christmas presents, but feels like he should be sparing with the others. Roosevelt is glad to hear Lee’s news that the British people are aware of the necessities of national defense, and applauds the agreement with Japan. Roosevelt believes his strategy of friendly communication with Japan in conjunction with the demonstration of sending the fleet around the world, has produced good results for the United States. Roosevelt is looking forward to his safari, and believes that President-Elect William Howard Taft will do a good job as president.
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1908-12-20
President Roosevelt sends George Otto Trevelyan a copy of his message to Congress, and speaks of some of the accomplishments of his administration in improving the financial situation of the United States government. Roosevelt would be pleased to visit Trevelyan when he comes to England. He heartily approves of Trevelyan’s speech, and has shared it with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Anna Cabot Mills Lodge. Roosevelt discusses his preferences for translations of classical works, and finds himself in agreement with Trevelyan in many respects. He relates a story of a recent encounter he had with Simon Bolivar Buckner at the White House, and closes by mentioning a number of other men who were named after famous historical personages.
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1908-12-01
President Roosevelt enjoyed hearing from William Sturgis Bigelow, and was glad to read what Bigelow wrote about the Lodge family. Roosevelt agrees that Henry Cabot Lodge achieved a great success at the Republican National Convention, and he was glad that Anna Cabot Mills Lodge was in good spirits. He is sure they will enjoy their trip to Europe. Roosevelt invites Bigelow to visit him in Oyster Bay if he is ever in the area, as there are many things he would like to tell him about.
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1908-07-17
President Roosevelt recounts for Viscount Lee how pleasant it was to sit for his portrait by Fülöp László. László allowed him to have guests to speak to while he sat, and Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge was a common guest. Roosevelt thanks Lee for his work with William Lyon Mackenzie King, and notes that although the issue of Japanese immigration is not acute yet, it could be soon. He also discusses the success of the Great White Fleet’s tour and target practice.
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1908-04-08
President Roosevelt tells Senator Lodge that the inspectors should not be excepted from the new naturalization law. Roosevelt responds to Lodge’s question about the naval fleet traveling to the Pacific, explaining that for proper readiness, the fleet must make that exercise during a time of peace.
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1907-07-10
President Roosevelt believes that Secretary of War William H. Taft is up to a fight against Senator Joseph Benson Foraker Foraker; Senator Lodge can confidentially send him anything he wants to on the Brownsville Affair. Roosevelt describes the singing one recent night of four African American servants and two white ones. He urges Lodge’s son John to appreciate the work of Martin Luther for saving some countries from the abuses of papal misrule.
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1907-06-27