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President Roosevelt believes his brother-in-law, Douglas Robinson, is handling the details of a reception exactly as it should be handled. Roosevelt confirms the details of his trip to the dedication of a library in Herkimer, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-12
G. E. Dunham is sending Theodore Roosevelt a clipping from Utica Press regarding the Republican County convention at Herkimer, New York, in which Roosevelt’s nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson played a prominent role.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-02
John W. Vrooman recounts his recent trip to upstate New York to William Loeb. Vrooman has heard that many want President Roosevelt to run for the Senate after his term ends, and asks Loeb if Admiral Goodrich’s retirement could be postponed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-18
Douglas Robinson discusses the details and scheduling of President Roosevelt’s trip to Herkimer County, New York, for the dedication of a library in the name of Robinson’s parents.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-11
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, unbeknownst to her husband Douglas Robinson, asks President Roosevelt if it would be possible for him to attend the dedication of a “little Memorial Library to Mr. & Mrs. Robinson” in Jordanville, NY (now the Jordanville Public Library). Many more trains are available to make the trip than before. She says it is Douglas Robinson’s dearest wish, but he will not ask Roosevelt himself as he feels Roosevelt is already too busy. She understands if Roosevelt is unable to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-22
Chairman of the New York State Republican Committee Timothy Woodruff informs President Roosevelt of the political situation in New York regarding the nomination of state senate candidates and the gubernatorial campaign of Charles Evans Hughes. He lists the stops Hughes is making in his campaign speech circuit, and references the support Hughes has among Democratic labor union leaders, Catholic priests, and the Yiddish newspapers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-08
Admiral George Dewey and his wife Mildred Dewey recently visited Herkimer, New York, and were entertained by John W. Vrooman and his wife, Ann Vrooman. Both Deweys expressed pleasure at the greeting they received in town and the surrounding scenery. This article additionally contains a brief biography of Dewey, and recounts his actions in the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-17