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President Roosevelt returns the picture to art dealer William H. Veerhoff. While he likes it and would purchase it if possible, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt finds “the subject too painful a one.” Roosevelt previously saw a draft or reproduction of the picture and believes the figures’ arrangement differed.
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1905-01-09
President Roosevelt asks John Woodbury if some “first class man” could make a reproduction of the present painting by John Singer Sargent. In a handwritten addition, Roosevelt mentions he appreciates the desire of the class in the matter and is “greatly touched.”
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1904-12-13
President Roosevelt thanks Pinckney Marcius-Simons for his letter and offer to send “the little picture” to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, which she will gladly accept. The president expresses Edith’s and his fondness for Marcius-Simons’s painting, and tells him that one of his works hangs in the living room at the White House: “I doubt if either of us ever goes into the room without looking at it.”
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1904-11-22
President Roosevelt appreciates the paintings and views on art of Pinckney Marcius-Simons, whom he refers to as Bruseius Simons, and discusses what he does and does not care for in a work of art.
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1904-03-19
President Roosevelt is delighted with the picture.
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1903-12-09
On behalf of the Government of the United States, President Roosevelt accepts the painting by Theobald Chartran showing the signing of the peace protocol between the United States and Spain on August 12, 1898.
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1903-11-10
President Roosevelt thanks Henry Clay Frick for the picture and intends to place it in the White House. Hopefully, Mr. and Mrs. Frick can view the picture in its new surroundings at a White House dinner in the fall.
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1902-07-30
President Roosevelt thanks Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Vereshchagin for the “two little pictures.”
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1902-06-28
President Roosevelt is delighted with E. Jean Delahaye’s painting proofs of the Rough Riders’ famous charge. Roosevelt is currently engaged with the French visitors of the Rochambeau committee who will be unveiling a monument to the French soldiers that fought during the American Revolution.
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1902-05-22
If Ambassador George von Lengerke Meyer leaves, President Roosevelt would be pleased to send Henry White to Italy. Roosevelt is pleased that John Singer Sargent has agreed to paint his portrait for the White House.
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1902-05-15
President Roosevelt is pleased that John Singer Sargent will be painting his portrait for the White House.
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1902-05-13
President Roosevelt was pleased to have Cecelia Beaux at the White House and enjoyed his two sittings.
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1902-04-29
President Roosevelt is unable to take action regarding a pension case until it passes through the proper legislative channels. Roosevelt is also interested to hear that his uncle is painting his picture.
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1902-01-31
E. Limberg asks The Outlook for a “good-sized” signed photograph of Theodore Roosevelt in his hunting attire for use as a reference for a painting.
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1911-12-07
Ella T. H. Haines writes Theodore Roosevelt about a patriotic-inspired painting of hers on display in an exhibition on Market Street in San Francisco. She hopes he will write something describing it. She says she had a “spiritual inspiration” to create this painting and she also “knew two years before” that William McKinley would be assassinated.
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1911-10-18
Charles M. Shean tells Theodore Roosevelt he has painting a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, who during his lifetime did not have a portrait painted that is “considered thoroughly satisfactory by those who knew the President.” Shean tells Roosevelt he is welcome to come view his portrait, but he knows Roosevelt is very busy so he also offers to send the portrait directly to his office.
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1911-10-17
Leon J. A. Van Meldert writes to Theodore Roosevelt to discuss the Museum of Brussels’ purchase of a 1640 painting that depicted the coat of arms of the Flemish “van Roseveldt” family. Van Meldert also expresses his desire to represent the United States at the International Exhibition taking place in Belgium in 1913, and requests that Roosevelt helps him achieve this in whatever way he can.
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1911-08-29
Baron Daniel von Olegar inquires whether Theodore Roosevelt is interested in purchasing a collection of paintings by old masters. Olegar offers to visit New York and bring some of the paintings for Roosevelt to inspect in person
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1911-06-26
Joanna J. Hill reminds Theodore Roosevelt that they previously met in 1899 during discussions of public school teacher salaries. Hill hopes to speak with Roosevelt the following day following his presentation of the painting “Am I my Brother’s Keeper?” at DeWitt Clinton High School.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-11
Egerton Leigh Winthrop understands that Theodore Roosevelt will present a painting by John C. Dollman to the New York City Board of Education on behalf of Alfred Mosely. He proposes April 29 for the ceremony, during which Roosevelt will speak on the necessity of industrial education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-28