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Frank Harper resends a letter to Matthew Hale that explains why Theodore Roosevelt would like all leading Progressives to meet with Senator William Flinn in Massachusetts. Harper also repeats the message he sent Hale earlier in the day via telegram, concerning the specifics regarding Flinn’s trip to Boston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-23
Theodore Roosevelt urges Robert P. Bass to speak in Boston on behalf of the Progressive Party and promote progressive principles. Roosevelt hopes that hearing Bass speak will give the progressive movement in Massachusetts just what it needs, sanity and responsibility.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Charles Sheldon of his travel itinerary for his trip to and from Boston, Massachusetts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt urges Peabody Endicott to send Quentin Roosevelt to see a doctor in Boston. Ethel Roosevelt had a similar issue in the past, and it left her bedridden for a long time. Roosevelt hopes to prevent this for Quentin so he can play football in the fall. Roosevelt’s chiropractor, Dr. McDonald, recommended a specialist for Quentin to see.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-26
Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt would like to visit Endicott “Cotty” Peabody on Thanksgiving. He informs Peabody about health issues experienced by Quentin Roosevelt and mentions he should be visiting a specialist in Boston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his Assistant Secretary thanks John F. Rood for the courteous letter. As Roosevelt does not plan to visit Boston in the near future, it will be impossible for him to accept Rood’s invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Charles W. Furlong and confirms receiving the letter and book. He looks forward to reading it. He says that Kermit Roosevelt is encouraging him to go to the Travelers Club in Boston next year. He is pleased that Furlong liked the Roosevelt’s foreword.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William Borsodi that the announcement is incorrect, that Roosevelt never agreed to address the advertising men in Boston during the summer, and that he will not be speaking in Boston at all.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Thomas O. Marvin of the Home Market Club with regard to the speeches he made in Boston and Sioux Falls. He wonders whether the speech in Boston on September 3, wherein Roosevelt endorsed the Republican platform in Massachusetts, conflicts with the speech in Sioux Falls. Marvin claims that Roosevelt omitted the phrase “together with a reasonable profit to American industries.”
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1911-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Thomas O. Marvin saying he does not recall the exact wording he used in his speech in Boston, but that his position on tariffs is clear from previous speeches in various other locations.
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1911-06-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends regrets that, although Roosevelt is sympathetic with Dowd’s purpose, he cannot do as he asks.
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1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt assures Robert Abram Bartlett that he is sure that an unknown report was not Bartlett’s.
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1911-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt is not able to go to Boston at this time.
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1911-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Dr. Frederick Thomas Lewis regarding his approval of prohibiting the shooting of ducks and geese between January 1 and September 15.
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1911-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Robert T. Paine for his letter. Roosevelt refers to an intricate account between their two sons and sends his regards to Mrs. Paine.
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1911-02-17
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, his secretary declines Rev. Ewing’s request for a message.
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1911-02-15
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Roosevelt’s thanks for N. D. Batterson’s letter.
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1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines Charles W. Holmes’ request for a donation from Roosevelt.
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1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt complains about misrepresentations in the press, such as publications appearing in Hearst’s American, and including a recent conflict with Governor Baldwin and previous battles with Senator Platt. He agrees with Senator Lodge regarding Canadian reciprocity and is distressed at the many contradictions in the potential treaty. Roosevelt believes that the Lorimer case is very clear. He views Senator Lorimer’s unexpected election, corrupt past, and the bribery confessions of Illinois legislators as sufficient proof of Lorimer’s guilt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt informs Mrs. George E. Smith that he must decline her invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-19