Letter from George W. Perkins to Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Perkins encloses a circular from the First National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1911-12-02
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George W. Perkins encloses a circular from the First National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-02
George W. Perkins encloses a pamphlet for Theodore Roosevelt.
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1911-11-29
Clifford Richardson is part of a committee working to collect funds for buildings for Harvard’s Chemical Department. He sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet with more information and hopes he can help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-13
Arthur W. Mitchell sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet about the West Alabama Normal and Industrial Institute, a school similar to Tuskegee. They are trying to raise $10,000 and ask Roosevelt for a five-dollar donation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-07
On behalf of the smaller committee of the Men and Religion Forward Movement, A. D. F. Hamlin invites Theodore Roosevelt to be a member of the larger committee. He encloses pamphlets with further information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-03
Charles A. Prouty agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s editorial that trusts and monopolies must be regulated by administrative rather than judicial means. He sends a copy of his recent speech. Prouty believes President William H. Taft is mistaken in his claim that the Sherman Act is a sufficient means of regulation.
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1911-11-03
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1911-10-30
White, Stewart Edward, 1873-1946
R. J. Cuninghame thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter and pamphlet on animal coloration. He reports the success of several safaris and gives updates on some of their friends and fellow hunters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-26
J. G. Butler will adopt Theodore Roosevelt’s suggestion regarding the booklet. He received a “beautiful letter” from Cardinal James Gibbons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-25
John W. Beckman sends Theodore Roosevelt a small booklet, believing it explains a fair basis for economic arrangements. He asks for Roosevelt’s opinion and expresses admiration for his leadership.
Charles L. Wilson reminds Theodore Roosevelt that he was unable to attend the Canadian Club of Toronto’s event, but wishes to say that the invitation remains a standing one in case Roosevelt ever finds himself in Toronto and would honor them with an address at their luncheon. Wilson also encloses a pamphlet about the club’s information and activity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-06
Henry M. Robinson of the Imperial Machine company is sending Theodore Roosevelt a complimentary copy of “Inventors and Inventions,” which he believes would greatly interest the former president.
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1911-08-29
Howard H. Gross sends Theodore Roosevelt a booklet on conservation, particularly better soil management, and hopes he will review it in The Outlook.
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1911-08-25
J. Seely Ward sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet on the Prison Association of New York and briefly discusses the organization’s mission. He asks Roosevelt to help support the work.
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1911-08-18
Charlotte S. Krans sends Theodore Roosevelt part of Bishop David H. Greer’s address and a pamphlet asking for aid to build a guild house for deaf-mutes.
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1911-08-11
Herman Bernstein shares an excerpt of a letter he received from Sergei Vitte denouncing the rumors that he wrote a pamphlet criticizing Roosevelt’s role in the Portsmouth Conference. Bernstein asks if Roosevelt read his article on the passport question.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-15
H. B. Pratt sent Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his new booklet on infant death in view of the Kingdom of God. Pratt knew Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, and grandmother, Martha Stewart Bulloch. He thanks God for preserving Roosevelt’s life so he can continue improving society and the cause of human progress.
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1911-08-04
E. LeRoy Piper sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet about Camp Sagamore and invites him to visit the camp and dine with the boys.
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1911-07-31
Meyer Bloomfield asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a statement supporting the Vocation Bureau’s pamphlet or work.
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1911-08-01
James H. McGuiness recently visited with Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, whose remarks about Theodore Roosevelt inspired him to send a tribute he wrote in memory of his friend Edward Henry Harriman, who admired Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-01