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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of J. Alleine Brown’s letter and poem and explains that Roosevelt cannot accommodate the many similar requests he receives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Helen Gray Cone on Roosevelt’s behalf for sending her book of poems. Roosevelt appreciates it and looks forward to reading them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-26
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Jean Wright Swope for the book of poems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Joseph E. Fischnaller for his poem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George Loewe for the poem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-12
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George Sylvester Viereck for the poem. He believes American readers would prefer the Latin type.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Lyman Davis for the copy of the Century Magazine containing his poem. However, Roosevelt does not have time to read Davis’s manuscript.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Eva Fowler for the book of poems, which he will enjoy as much as the previous ones. He regrets not being able to spend more time visiting while in London, England, and invites Fowler to see him if she comes to the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary regrets to inform Perlie M. Huntley that the poem cannot be read at a banquet. However, he will ensure that Roosevelt receives it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-16
Theodore Roosevelt tells poet Norreys Jephson O’Conor that it was a pleasure to meet him, and Roosevelt thanks him for the gift of two of his books, Celtic Memories and Beside the Blackwater.
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1915-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt tells Edwin Arlington Robinson he will read his play and, when he receives it, his book of poems with great pleasure. Roosevelt adds that he plans to use a quotation from one of Robinson’s poems for a volume he expects to publish next spring.
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1915-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt thanks A. F. Fitzgerald for his letter and notes that the enclosed poem “perfectly delighted” him. He plans to quote the first verse the next time he speaks of “I Didn’t Raise my Boy to be a Soldier.”
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1915-10-16
Theodore Roosevelt has read Dr. Sutton’s poem in Scribners with pleasure and has now received “Old John Witherspoon.” Roosevelt asks when his poems will be out in book form.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-09-04
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Archibald MacCallum for the letter and poem.
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1915-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt likes Reginald Wright Kauffman’s verses even more in their published form in the Metropolitan, and he also appreciated his piece in the Saturday Evening Post. Roosevelt is glad to know that Kauffman identifies as an “ex-Socialist.” Roosevelt considers himself a “near-Socialist” because there are many aspects of socialism he would like to adopt but he also considers some of what socialists advocate for to be “evil.”
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1915-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Reginald Wright Kauffman’s poem but suggests that he take out one word. Roosevelt offers advice on where to publish the poem and will do his best to see that it gets the widest circulation possible.
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1915-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Professor Huntington for the letter about Quentin Roosevelt’s progress in school.
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1916-04-04
Theodore Roosevelt fully approves of Owen Wister’s poem about Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt opposed Hicks at the election, but he has forwarded the letters to his half-brother, Billy Cocks, to see if Hicks can do anything for Skirdin.
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1916-04-11
Theodore Roosevelt unfortunately cannot accept Mrs. Frank M. Kennedy’s proposal. He does not believe anyone should be asked to write poetry who is unfitted for it.
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1915-03-30
Theodore Roosevelt declines the request of Elizabeth Waters Quay’s friend to write a poem. He expresses concern for Quay’s husband, Richard, who is not well, but is glad to hear about Quay’s children. Roosevelt invites the family to his home if they are ever in New York. Roosevelt also tells Quay that he would be glad to autograph a photograph if she sends one.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-30