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President Roosevelt would be pleased to meet with Herschel V. Jones whenever Jones is in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Charles G. Washburn tells Theodore Roosevelt he will be in New York on Friday, November 3rd, and if Roosevelt will be in his office and can spare the time, Washburn would like to meet with him for a few moments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
Francis B. Loomis writes Theodore Roosevelt to tell him Alfred Zimmern, a Oxford professor who has recently written a book on the “Greek commonwealth,” would like to meet with Roosevelt while he is in the United States. Loomis notes that he himself would also like to meet with Roosevelt as he has information to discuss.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
John P. Grant knows Theodore Roosevelt appreciates large families, so he sends him an article and mentions he himself is one of thirteen children. He says his oldest brother J. A. Grant is involved in Canadian politics and is strongly conservative. John P. Grant will be sailing to Europe soon and would like to visit Roosevelt if possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
T. Coleman du Pont reminds Theodore Roosevelt that H. A. du Pont is the current senator of Delaware, not himself. Du Pont says he will meet Roosevelt at his office on Friday.
W. P. Chase acknowledges he is a stranger to Theodore Roosevelt, but Roosevelt knows some of his relations and this can prove his legitimacy. Chase has become a contracted seller for Arthur W. Arnold’s patented stove damper, which he says regulates combustion on stoves and furnaces to save on fuel usage. He hopes Roosevelt would consider becoming a business partner, and presents this from a philanthropic viewpoint to appeal to Roosevelt’s appreciation for philanthropy, as he claims the damper will benefit the poor the most. Chase hopes to meet Roosevelt in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-12
Frank A. Schmidt writes a letter to Theodore Roosevelt following up on a previous letter he wrote earlier that month. He would like to request Roosevelt attend and speak at the Annual Luncheon for the Association of the Doctors of Pedagogy at New York University that upcoming November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
Alfred Mosely informs Theodore Roosevelt of his plans to visit New York City for two weeks and stay at the Netherlands Hotel. Mosely would like the pleasure of meeting with Roosevelt and is happy to pay him a visit or receive him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Alfred Kimsey Owen writes on a leaflet about National and State Auto-Highways. He wants to make Theodore Roosevelt aware of this bill put before Congress and how it can help people and hopes Roosevelt will help support this matter in any way he can.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Justice Hughes will be unable to attend the meeting of the Civic Forum.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Wilhelmina Caroline Van Winkle asks for Theodore Roosevelt’s help in supporting the New Jersey Suffrage Organization’s mass meeting on December 4. She has long supported Roosevelt and defended his name and hopes that he will support the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-09
Lillian M. Ott thanks Frank Harper for his previous letter. While she understands that Theodore Roosevelt is very busy, she believes that if he understood the urgency of her request, he would answer her and hopes Harper can arrange some sort of meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-09
T. Coleman Du Pont would like to have an appointment with Theodore Roosevelt and Roosevelt’s convenience.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-08
James Bronson Reynolds introduces Theodore Roosevelt to Robbins Gilman, head of the University Settlement, and hopes Roosevelt will grant Gilman a brief meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-07
David Jayne Hill asks to come to see Theodore Roosevelt in New York upon his return from Switzerland in November. He and his wife, who will not be joining him on his journey to the United States, wish Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-07
William J. Chamberlain asks if Theodore Roosevelt has a few minutes to meet with him next time Roosevelt is in his New York City office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-06
Frank A. Schmidt requests an interview with Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
Henry J. Crowe hopes to discuss the letters he has enclosed with Theodore Roosevelt tomorrow at The Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
George von Lengerke Meyer was shocked to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and hopes she is rapidly recovering. Meyer missed Theodore Roosevelt at the last meeting of the Harvard University Board of Overseers and ask Roosevelt if he will be at the next meeting and might spend the evening with Meyer to talk.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.
John Appleton Stewart writes that he will let Theodore Roosevelt know more about the matter if he has the time to meet with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09