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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary is unaware of quotations from Henry Labouchère regarding Roosevelt. He will be unable to provide the other opinions on Roosevelt requested by Elizabeth Towne, as they do not keep clippings which reference Roosevelt. The secretary suggests numerous people whom Towne could contact for these opinions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-03
H. D. W. English’s letter with enclosure was received after Theodore Roosevelt left for Chicago. These items will not be forwarded as Roosevelt is now with Gifford Pinchot.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks L. F. Cornwell for the “Big Stick” and the copy of The History of the Origin of All Things. Roosevelt apologizes for the delay in his reply, explaining that Gifford Pinchot mislaid the package from Cornwell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary discusses the usefulness of an article about Roosevelt’s work in forest and water conservation for the coming campaign. Harper suggests that J. W. Shaw write such an article and refers Shaw to Gifford Pinchot as a resource.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-08
The letter is accurate but Theodore Roosevelt did not intend for it to be published. He has instructed Gifford Pinchot to write Senator Bourne on the other matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-06
Theodore Roosevelt urges Robert P. Bass to speak in Boston on behalf of the Progressive Party and promote progressive principles. Roosevelt hopes that hearing Bass speak will give the progressive movement in Massachusetts just what it needs, sanity and responsibility.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Theodore Roosevelt gives William Daveport Hulbert permission to publish the quoted part of his letter about Jarvis, and is pleased with Hulbert’s evaluation of Hoggatt, the previous governor of Alaska. Roosevelt also offers more context to the incident about enforcing gambling and drinking laws in Alaska, and explains his preference for Hoggatt over the current governor, Walter Eli Clark, due to the latter intentionally misconstruing Roosevelt’s actions and intentions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-05
Theodore Roosevelt asks Arthur Hamilton Lee about the political situation in the House of Lords. Roosevelt also discusses relationships between the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, including the railway system and a peace and arbitration treaty. Roosevelt also expresses displeasure with politics and the press in the United States. Roosevelt thanks Lee for allowing him to stay at his two homes, especially at Chequers, and provides Lee with an update on his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt believes there is no “finer and more touching letter” than Charles D. Walcott’s concerning the tragic death of his wife, Helena Burrows Walcott. He is impressed with the Walcott’s recent discussions about what should happen if either one died. Roosevelt is proud of the Walcott children’s “joy of living” and eagerness to “take the best advantage of the opportunity life affords.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary returns Will H. Shippin’s article as Roosevelt does not see what he can do with it. Gifford Pinchot commented that Shippin’s suggestions are similar to the plans of Roosevelt’s administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt responds to Warren W. Dickson’s inquiry regarding a letter addressed to Gifford Pinchot that was opened en route. He sends an envelope similar to the one used and describes how it was posted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-09
Theodore Roosevelt does not remember anything about the incidents that Robert Underwood Johnson refers to in his recent letter, but explains the reasons behind his praise of Gifford Pinchot. He promises that whenever Johnson feels that Roosevelt can write something to help people understand how great a help Johnson has been, he will do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt sent the letter of Howard L. Hindley to Gifford Pinchot, as had been discussed, and he received a reply which is enclosed. The secretary also inquires if Hindley received photographs from the Spokane photographer because he would like to receive a copy if he has.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Joel E. Goldthwait for the belt. He will turn the letter over to Gifford Pinchot for a response regarding the trip Goldthwait and his son wish to take.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs James Rudolph Garfield that Roosevelt has received his letter and invites Garfield to dine at Oyster Bay on Monday along with Gifford Pinchot.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Dana W. Bartlett for the book and for dedicating it to him in company with Gifford Pinchot and Frederick Newell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his pleasure at hearing from Howard L. Hindley and assures him that he will refer his letter to Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt was very glad to have Hindley there with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
Theodore Roosevelt tells Justice Keogh that he cannot preside over the meeting that Gifford Pinchot is speaking at in the Forum of New Rochelle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
Theodore Roosevelt feels he should not write a long statement. He asks Thomas R. Shipp to have Gifford Pinchot write him a few lines as a basis for what he should write.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-25
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges Milton H. Hogel’s letter and suggests two books on conservation as resources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-18