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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
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
English
As Theodore Roosevelt is well known for his interest in improving the welfare of United States citizens, Lee C. Spooner sends Theodore Roosevelt a manuscript he has written on the subject of whether poverty can be abolished in the United States. He believes it contains several suggestions which, if implemented, would be helpful to a great number of people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-18
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-12-09
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
English
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
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William J. Cromie that Roosevelt is asked to read hundreds of manuscripts and cannot agree to read Cromie’s manuscript without also responding to all the others. Roosevelt’s secretary expresses Roosevelt’s regret in being unable to help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
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 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
President Roosevelt has received John B. Hood’s manuscript of the life of his father, Confederate General John Bell Hood. Unfortunately, Roosevelt cannot give useful notes to Hood due to his heavy workload.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-19
J. W. Ogden wishes to send Theodore Roosevelt a copy of a manuscript he has just written titled “The Big Stick, or Uncle Remus and Sambo on Marse Theodore Roosevelt,” which includes songs and “Negro dialect.” Ogden says the manuscript is favorable to Roosevelt, not critical.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
Alexander Champlin sends Theodore Roosevelt his manuscript. He previously sent it to churches, but they were not interested. Champlin asks Roosevelt for advice on his work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-29
Albert H. Walker encloses his manuscript of Christ’s Christianity, a compilation of Jesus Christ’s teachings. He promises to send Roosevelt a copy of the published book and plans to print the book himself. He previously sent Roosevelt a copy of his book History of Sherman Law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-16
Perlie M. Huntley expresses to Frank Harper that they are unsure if Theodore Roosevelt received the poem and asks for a recommendation of a qualified poetry critic in New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
Edward P. Dechert thanks Frank Harper on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt for courteously returning his manuscript, Ben Lindsey, Hunter of the Beast, and explaining the mistake in sending it directly to Roosevelt. Dechert acknowledges his impulsive decision and states he will now forward the piece to the Managing Editor of The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
William K. Bixby sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the Itinerarium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton, written in 1744 but not printed until recently. Bixby notes that Hamilton’s account of the customs of early settlers in Albany and elsewhere may be of interest to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Frederick Courteney Selous asks if President Roosevelt would consider writing a short introduction for the book he has written about African animals. Selous plans to dedicate the book to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-19
Arizona historian James H. McClintock writes to President Roosevelt to ask for his opinion on the task of writing a historical narrative on Cuba’s regiment. McClintock mentions that he can add to the work already completed by using official Cuban records.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-30
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 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