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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary rejects James E. Maddock’s request for Roosevelt to review his manuscript. He receives hundreds of similar requests, and it is simply impossible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-31
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-15
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
H. E. Hudson and Lizzie K. Simons ask Vice President Roosevelt to read their booklet and get other congressmen to also read it. They believe Roosevelt has the influence to get the necessary legislation passed for the good of all, and that doing so will make him a future president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-03-25
The author of this article in The Memphis Commercial Appeal opines that “some good friend of Mark Twain should have gone through his manuscripts and burned those that dealt entirely in personalities” after his death. Some of the documents Twain surely wrote only for himself, and others, such as the one recently published attacking Theodore Roosevelt, are impossible for the target to respond to, as Twain is dead. The author of this piece nevertheless attempts to refute Twain’s criticism of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02
A circled article from the Hamilton Evening Journal notes that an unpublished manuscript criticizing Theodore Roosevelt was found in the recently-deceased Mark Twain’s belongings. The writer points out that Twain was close friends with some owners of the Standard Oil trust, and suggests he had a reason to dislike Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Peter Zuckriegel that Roosevelt is too busy to read his manuscript and cannot comment on it. Additionally, Roosevelt is not responsible for selecting articles for The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-25
Theodore Roosevelt is not able to review the manuscript and write an introduction. Roosevelt also appreciates the suggestions on his speech and will be able to make many of them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks E. C. Hayde for letting him read a manuscript but does not know any newspapers or magazines that would publish it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt never received the proofs. But if the publisher is in a hurry, they need not send it.
1888-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges receipt of A. H. Alden’s letter and explains that as contributing editor to The Outlook, Roosevelt does not accept articles for publication. They direct Alden to contact the managing editor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-02-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges receipt of Mrs. L. C. Fillmore’s letter and explains that as contributing editor to The Outlook, Roosevelt does not accept articles for publication. They direct Fillmore to contact the managing editor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-01-15
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Alexander Champlin that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for advice on publication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-12-09
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Emilie Intropidi for the note with enclosure. However, Roosevelt has no means of publishing it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-26
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks John Z. Macdonald for the letter. However, Roosevelt cannot assist in publishing materials.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Charles F. Clarke about a biography manuscript that Clarke sent to Roosevelt. The secretary requests that Clarke explain why he sent the manuscript.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William Fetzer that Roosevelt cannot read Fetzer’s manuscript.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary apologizes to Peveril Meigs that Roosevelt is unable to read manuscripts or to give advice as to publication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary apologizes to Colin McLarty that Roosevelt is not able to read manuscripts or to give advice as to publications.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary says with apologies that Roosevelt does not read manuscripts as he could not possibly fulfill all of the requests he receives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07