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The writer discusses a recent gathering of Michigan republicans in Grand Rapids. At the luncheon, speakers discussed the dangers of re-nominating President William Howard Taft and praised the political methods of Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-07
Senator Smith informs Frank Harper he made all the travel arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt’s trip from New York City to Grand Rapids, Michigan. He assures, “we shall spare no pains to make his journey comfortable and pleasant.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-24
Charles F. Bielman supplements the invitations from the Detroit Board of Commerce and the Wayne County Republican Club with one for a luncheon on January 10 en route to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Arthur Hamilton Lee explaining his stance on friendly relations between the United States, Canada, and England. Roosevelt emphasizes the differences between his opinion and that of President Taft on the subject. Roosevelt gives Lee permission to share the letter with private individuals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-14
Theodore Roosevelt tells Hannis Taylor that he will write to Elihu Root and Henry Cabot Lodge on Taylor’s behalf. Roosevelt states that he looks forward to receiving Taylor’s book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mrs. Sherwood Hull for the letter and photograph. Roosevelt enjoyed his stay with her brother and regrets not having seen her while in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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1911-02-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Samuel Untermyer that Roosevelt will not be able to meet Count Apponyi. He will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that day.
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1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Susan Blodgett Lowe and her husband Edward when he visits to Michigan, but says that he believes arrangements have been made for him to stay at a hotel. When he is traveling in “semi-public” fashion he finds it necessary to stay at hotels rather than private residences.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt tells Frank Knox when he will arrive and depart Grand Rapids, Michigan. He would like to see Knox, as well as have an hour to talk with Governor Chase S. Osborn.
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1911-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Senator Smith regarding Roosevelt’s trip on “The Wolverine Express” from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to New York City. The Secretary discusses hotel arrangements and relays that he contacted the Chairman of the Program Committee at Grand Rapids who disclosed Roosevelt’s speech topic: “Lincoln and Progressive Republicanism.”
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1911-01-31
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Alexander Konta for the invitation to meet Count Albert Apponyi on February 11, however Roosevelt has a previous engagement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-28
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Senator Smith for arranging Theodore Roosevelt’s transportation to and from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rather than staying with Edward Lowe, Roosevelt prefers to stay in a hotel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Senator Burrows to discuss Roosevelt’s traveling schedule to Grand Rapids on February 11.
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1911-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to May G. Quigley that while he wishes he could speak to the children about his African trip while in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he cannot accept another invitation.
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1911-01-13
Theodore Roosevelt agrees that perhaps they should wait on filing a criminal suit against George A. Newett. Roosevelt also proposes several witnesses that James H. Pound could take depositions from for his case.
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1912-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt asks Governor Osborn to speak as a witness in Roosevelt’s libel suit. He explains how little alcohol he drinks. He cannot remember if he drank wine or not at a lunch in Grand Rapids, Michigan, two years ago, and is shocked that his hosts would accuse him of being intoxicated.
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1912-11-29
President Roosevelt acknowledges John Patton’s accusations against Mr. Lemon, but notes that he has received many other letters supporting Lemon’s character and business capacity. Roosevelt informs Patton that Lemon will be reappointed.
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1902-03-12
President Roosevelt extends his greetings to the Lincoln Club meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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1902-02-12
Collier’s Weekly has asked Henry Beach Needham for an article about Theodore Roosevelt’s views on the future proceedings of the Republican party. Needham asks if Roosevelt can speak to him on the topic. He also requests material mentioned in a previous letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02
Robert B. Jennings approves of Theodore Roosevelt’s recent speech at Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the occasion of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, and has observed that this approval is shared with people from every political party. Jennings recalls his service in the Civil War, but opines that in the future, war heroes will be obsolete, and the heroes of the people will be men like Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie, who work to stop or prevent wars. He suggests that the reservoir which will be created by Roosevelt Dam should be stocked with fish.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-23