Your TR Source
President Roosevelt, during his first week as president, writes to ask Charles Ransom Miller, editor of the New York Times, to lunch at the White House next Monday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
Secretary of State Root tells President Roosevelt that the letter from George Kennan should be read aloud at their next meeting with the Special Ambassadors from California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-02
The Japanese Minister Takahira thanks President Roosevelt for his “wise and discreet efforts in the interest of peace.” The Japanese government shares his interest and will send a formal reply once Roosevelt’s note is received. Regarding the meeting place for plenipotentiaries, Takahira thinks Cheffoo, China, will be most suitable, as it is not tied to any political centers. Takahira inquires if it is known who will be chosen as the Russian plenipotentiary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Manuel Luis Quezon, resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from the Philippines, for his letter to Roosevelt. He invites Quezon to meet with Roosevelt at the Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-25
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks A. S. Bodnar for his letter and states that he forwarded it to Judge William H. Hotchkiss. He suggests Bodnar contact Hotchkiss.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-26
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary accepts an invitation to meet with the editor of a Jewish newspaper. He suggests that the editor, Henry Moskowitz, and Roosevelt meet at the Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-26
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks James Bronson Reynolds for his letter and suggestions. Roosevelt is unable to meet with Reynolds and his friends until after the convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-26
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends Colonel Carrington the contact information of Thomas Symington, a potential player in the Maryland Progressive movement, and suggests they meet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt asks Arthur Dehon Hill which men from Massachusetts will be present for the luncheon. Roosevelt asks whether Hill, Matthew Hale, Raymond Hanson Oveson, or Mr. Bliss will accompany them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-23
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to reschedule a meeting between Roosevelt and George W. Sisson at Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary schedules a lunch meeting between Roosevelt and Representative Warburton in Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Bunn for his letter and for sending a copy of the Preamble and Declaration of Principles of the Progressive National Party, written by W. W. Miller. Roosevelt’s secretary invites Bunn to meet with Roosevelt in the Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt sends a message of thanks to Alfred C. Cowan in receipt of his letter. Roosevelt sent the letter to Governor Timothy Woodruff with the hope that Woodruff and Cowan will meet. Roosevelt believes Cowan can “do good work among your colored brethren in Brooklyn.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Edward N. Dingley that Roosevelt did not receive his telegram and so was unable to attend a previous event. The secretary invites Dingley to meet with Roosevelt at the Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards to George Emlen Roosevelt a letter received by Theodore Roosevelt, asking him to take up the matter and perhaps to see Mr. Klinke about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-18
Theodore Roosevelt cannot meet with anyone nor can he discuss an article about himself. His secretary suggests Browne instead meet with Ernest Abbott, an editor at The Outlook, in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William A. Derrah for his letter regarding the start of a Progressive movement in Maine. Roosevelt will send Derrah’s letter to Charles S. Thompson of Montpelier, Vermont, who was a key proponent in starting the Progressive movements in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-19
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends Judge Hotchkiss a letter written by Albert A. Wray. Roosevelt suggests that Hotchkiss meet with and seek assistance from Wray.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-19
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Representative Kent for his letter and the copy of his speech. Roosevelt will heed his suggestions and wishes to meet with Kent to discuss the matters at hand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Oregon state Congressman A. W. Lafferty for his letter. Roosevelt mentions a suggestion made by Senator Joseph L. Bristow and asks that Lafferty meet with him concerning the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-19