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Maurice Francis Egan introduces the painter Johann Waldemar de Rehling Quistgaard to Theodore Roosevelt and hopes he will view Quistgaard’s paintings. Quistgaard has painted Princess Marie and Roosevelt’s friend, Prince Hans.
Maurice Francis Egan is most likely referring to Princess Marie of Orléans, a French princess by birth and a Danish princess through marriage.
President Roosevelt explains why he is reluctant to accept the miniature as Mrs. Russell said it was worth one hundred dollars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-02
President Roosevelt appreciates Eva Russell’s kindness but returns the miniature because he prefers not to accept gifts from private individuals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-02
President Roosevelt is reluctant to accept gifts from individuals, especially valuable gifts. Roosevelt asks F.V. Greene if Mrs. Russell would be offended by the return of the painted miniature.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-28