Your TR Source
President Roosevelt sends the thanks of his entire family. Sister M. Sebastian’s letter “touched and pleased” them. He asks if she has a photograph of him, and if not, if he may send her one.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-24
President Roosevelt tells Major Jenkins he was glad to see the photograph of General Leonard Wood’s namesake, and wants to see a photo of his own “little namesake” even more. Roosevelt also asks him to thank the “gallant veteran in gray” for the photo of Confederate General Wade Hampton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-17
President Roosevelt tells Ambassador McCormick that that he appreciates “the kindness of Mr. Lefort,” and sends along pertinent photographs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-10
President Roosevelt thanks William Dinwiddie for the photograph. He has called upon Mr. Wolcott for information about an unnamed matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-04
Sophia A. Preusch was inspired to write Theodore Roosevelt because she opened a dictionary at the word “delightful.” She says she saw Roosevelt during his 1910 parade in New York, and supposes he has read about her, describing herself as a troublemaker. She inquires after Oyster Beach, talks about museums, and sends well wishes to Roosevelt’s family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
H. C. G. Moule writes Annie Augusta King about a letter he received from Hester J. B. Hart, whose husband Robert Hart recently died. He discusses the current upheaval in China and wishes Cole well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
John F. McClain sends Edward R. Merritt a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, as they discussed over the telephone, and he hopes Roosevelt will autograph the picture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
F. C. Copp requests a picture of Kermit Roosevelt when he was a boy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-05
Mary Chapin Grinnell Mears sorrows to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and is glad to learn Roosevelt is recovering. Mears will never forget the courtesy Edith and Theodore Roosevelt showed her and has photographs of the two of them in her home for inspiration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
On behalf of the Boy Scouts of Milford, Randall B. Greene thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the signed portrait Roosevelt sent and will make sure it is hung in their room.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Charles G. Bikle expresses his gratitude to Theodore Roosevelt for sending a photograph of himself. Bikle understands Roosevelt likely receives many similar requests. Bikle thanks Roosevelt on behalf of the babies who he hopes will be as successful as Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-29
William Phillips sends Theodore Roosevelt a picture of his nine children, and Phillips hopes the picture will bring Roosevelt pleasure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-25
John H. Johnston encloses cards about great grandchildren to Theodore Roosevelt. He thanks Roosevelt for the photos, which he has framed alongside letters and photos from other notable men.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
William D. Tucker thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the copy of The Rough Riders and photograph on behalf of the Spanish War Veterans organization. They appreciate the depiction of Roosevelt as a soldier and plan to display the photo at the National Encampment in Atlantic City, New Jersey 1912, and invite Roosevelt to join them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
John W. Rhoades thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the autographed photograph for Mrs. Rhoades, who is currently feeling poorly. They both enjoy reading Roosevelt’s articles and particularly enjoyed “The Peace of Righteousness”.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
Frederick B. Dalzell encloses a photograph of a prize cup presented by Theodore Roosevelt to the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. He also encloses a photograph of himself and asks Roosevelt to send him a promised cancelled check.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
Charles A. Conant thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and photograph, and informs him it will be used in his upcoming work The Progress of the Empire State. He promises to send Roosevelt a copy when it is published early next year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Charles G. Bikle asks Theodore Roosevelt for an autographed photo to include in a group picture for the Children’s Room at St. Paul’s Church. He hopes Roosevelt will agree, noting his love for children.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Laurence H. Grahame thanks President Roosevelt for the photograph and invites Ted and Ethel Roosevelt to visit Puerto Rico this winter. Grahame asks the president to allow them to stay with him and his wife, Jessie Charlotte Laura Grahame.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-18
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent S. B. M. Young sends President Roosevelt photographs of two individuals convicted for poaching. Young acknowledges the hard work of Chief United States Game Protector T. S. Palmer in prosecuting the criminals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-14