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David Banks Sickels “lost the most precious jewel in my crown of joy” during Theodore Roosevelt’s absence, and went to go stay with his daughter. He hopes to come see Roosevelt sometime in July when Roosevelt has time, and plans to send a pamphlet for Roosevelt to read.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03
Cyrus H. Street sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet of his promoting the peace movement, and asks for his endorsement of the plan it details.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-27
Byron W. Goodsell writes to Theodore Roosevelt as an admirer and sends him a booklet that his company has published, and which is receiving good reviews among clergymen.
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1911-03-25
Governor of Kentucky Willson sends Richard Wilson Knott’s thought-provoking summary to Theodore Roosevelt. He comments on the state of the Republican Party and supposes that having elected William Jennings Bryan would have chastened them.
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1911-03-05
Henry C. Stuart has recently sent out pamphlets on finance to several recipients, including Theodore Roosevelt, but recently heard back from one that they had not received it. While he recognizes Roosevelt’s busy schedule and has never received a reply before, he asks now for confirmation that Roosevelt received the pamphlet. Stuart criticizes a political move Roosevelt made trying to “palm [Senator Henry Cabot] Lodge off as an Insurgent” Republican.
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1911-03-06
Leon J. Canova sends Theodore Roosevelt an illustrated pamphlet on Cuba published by the Department of Agriculture, which he had a hand in the creation of as Chief of the Bureau of Information. He hopes that, as Roosevelt has been in Cuba, he will find the pamphlet interesting.
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1911-02-28
Robert W. Haskins sends Theodore Roosevelt a leaflet which was accidentally not included in the previous letter.
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1911-02-28
Lewis R. Harley asks Theodore Roosevelt if the speech Roosevelt gave at Osawatomie, Kansas, has been published in pamphlet form yet. If it has, Harley would like to receive a copy of it, as he was ill at the time of the speech and was unable to save the newspaper clipping reporting on it.
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1911-02-27
Henry G. Walter would like to show Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet he has produced relating to “a matter of a Sociological Extension Work” and get his opinion on it before it goes to print. He asks Frank Harper to submit the matter to Roosevelt, and offers a character reference if Harper wishes to investigate his personality or intentions.
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1911-02-27
Otto H. Kahn sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet for his information. Several newspapers have misquoted or misinterpreted Kahn’s words where he makes reference to Roosevelt, which he wishes to correct by sending the actual document. Kahn states that while he was a friend of Edward Henry Harriman, he never found trouble reconciling this friendship with his admiration for Roosevelt’s policies and administration, and expresses his sadness that Roosevelt took the view of Harriman that he did.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-24
Fred L. Gray sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet he recently wrote on the subject of Workmen’s Compensation, as a previous letter from Roosevelt suggested he would be interested in reading about such a topic.
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1911-02-24
John F. Reihl sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet and requests he reads it.
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1911-02-20
Leon B. King sends Theodore Roosevelt a booklet. He hopes Roosevelt will not be offended and will send King his critiques.
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1911-02-21
Casper S. Butcher sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet on his insurance system between employers and the work force, based on life insurance, not accident insurance. He will happily answer any questions and can arrange a meeting as requested.
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1911-02-20
Some time ago, Edward James Nolan sent Theodore Roosevelt a biographical notice that he prepared for the Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. If it did not reach Roosevelt, Nolan will send another copy. He wishes to draw Roosevelt’s attention to a footnote on the fourth page.
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1911-02-14
John O’Laughlin encloses a pamphlet and letter that he wrote that is intended for farmers. He has sent 5,000 copies throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. O’Laughlin has experimented and believes that land can benefit from carbonate limestone.
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1911-02-09
Patterson Du Bois sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet offering his new thesis on the “Great Japanese Embassy of 1860,” which he believes is critical to understanding the development of relations with the East.
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1911-02-06
Zeno I. Fitzpatrick would like Theodore Roosevelt to read his pamphlet about his experience as an educator in Georgia.
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1911-02-02
Reuben C. Eldridge has a pamphlet at the printer about forming a universal language. He discusses his process and offers to send Theodore Roosevelt a copy.
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1911-01-31
Clinton J. Slater sends Theodore Roosevelt an article he wishes could be distributed to voters as a pamphlet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-30