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Clara Card writes to Theodore Roosevelt about her family’s unfortunate financial situation due to a house fire and her father’s ill health. She hopes Roosevelt can help her family in some way.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-09
Frank Harper encloses a letter from George D. Chenowith and asks Borden D. Whiting to address the issue as head of the New Jersey Progressive organization. Harper considers Chenowith a stop-gap candidate and thinks the Progressives can make a strong showing in New Jersey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Borden D. Whiting for his letter and enclosures. Roosevelt appreciates the suggested additions for his platform; however, he wishes to shorten his upcoming speech. The secretary suggests that Whiting discuss the matter with the platform committee in Chicago. he also asks what is going on in Upper Montclair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt sends a letter of support to Borden D. Whiting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-16
Responding to an inquiry from Borden D. Whiting, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary suggests he contact Thomas A. Earll of Roselle Park, who might do some good work in that district.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Borden Durgee Whiting to explain the selection of Progressive Party representatives by Governor Johnson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John E. Givens and the Roosevelt Republican Club for their help in the victory in New Jersey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Governor Fort for his telegram.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-06
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs A. B. Nettleton that Roosevelt does not have a copy of the speech he gave in Newark last Memorial Day. It was an extemporaneous speech, and he recommends checking the Newark Evening News for a detailed report.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Henry Charles Goldsmith that Roosevelt does not have a copy of the speech he delivered at Newark, New Jersey, on Decoration Day, and therefore he cannot send him one.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-05
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to speak at the Presbyterian Union, but he receives many similar requests and has not the time or energy to accept all of them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he was unable to visit the Frank H. Sommer Club during his trip to Newark, New Jersey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-01
The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs Olaf Gates that Roosevelt cannot receive Gates’ party at Oyster Bay because he will not be home. On Decoration Day, Roosevelt is scheduled to speak in Newark and at Grant’s Tomb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt will be in Newark for the Memorial Day celebration. Edith Roosevelt would be pleased by the actions of the Essex Troop, but she will not be able to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines Sir Raymond Unwin’s invitation because Roosevelt is visiting Newark and Ulysses S. Grant’s Tomb for Declaration Day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks Gabriel Ezzo to explain exactly what he wishes to see Mr. Roosevelt about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Dr. Brush that he need not worry about providing transportation for Theodore Roosevelt on Memorial Day. Roosevelt’s secretary has scheduled the commemorations in Newark to begin at eleven o’clock so that Roosevelt may reach Claremont at eleven forty-five. A car will be supplied in Newark to take Roosevelt to Claremont.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William J. McKiernan that Roosevelt was “greatly touched” by his letter and very much wishes that he could visit McKiernan’s club. Unfortunately it is not possible for Roosevelt to arrange any other engagements because of a prior engagement in New York. Roosevelt will only have time to dedicate the Lincoln Monument while in Newark.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary requests a letter from Dr. Brush outlining the arrangements that have been made for Memorial Day. Roosevelt is scheduled to unveil a statue in Newark at one-thirty that day, and will afterwards attend the exercises at Grant’s Tomb starting at four o’clock.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
Everett Colby requests a meeting between Theodore Roosevelt and the Board of Trade of the City of Newark. The Board intends to invite Roosevelt to speak at their annual dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-22