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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, the assistant secretary thanks George Franklin Hoysradt for his kindness in sending the sonnet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Elsie Shatman for the poem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to W. C. Willitts that he is not an angler, but he does love nature and all the wild creatures. He also appreciates Willitts’ work on the volume of poems that he has sent, although he is unable to comment on them. He thanks him for his courtesy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks H. J. Luff for the letter and poem. While Roosevelt cannot help publish the verses, he appreciated reading them. He was additionally pleased to see the pictures of Luff and his family, and sends good wishes to all of them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-16
The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt expresses Roosevelt’s appreciation for the poem sent by Representativ Dow of Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary conveys Roosevelt’s gratitude for a poem which Stanley D. Wilson sent him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Jack Crawford for the poems and interesting letter. The story regarding their mutual friend Mike Donovan was most interesting. He would like Crawford to give Donovan warmest regards the next time he sees him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Mrs. R. J. McClintock for sending Roosevelt a copy of a poem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a proof of the introduction of the book of poems written by Henry Cabot Lodge that has been edited by Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-08
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary expresses gratitude to Andrew Johnston for sending a copy of the poetry, adding that Roosevelt was “really touched” by what Johnston wrote.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Edward Smyth Jones, on Roosevelt’s behalf, for his thoughtfulness in sending the book of poetry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Sarah M. Joyce for allowing him to see a copy of her verses, but he cannot give her any comments for publication. If Roosevelt were to do so for her, he would have to do so in every case out of fairness, and he receives hundreds of similar requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-01
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks R. Raymond Raymoth for the photograph and his poem dedicated to John Muir.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Frank Harper, Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt, thanks John D. Nussbaum for the poem he sent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Victor O. Freeburg that Roosevelt does not discuss works that he has found helpful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter recently gave him two volumes of Bliss Carman’s poems, which he likes. He invites Carman to visit Oyster Bay this spring to watch the sun set over Long Island Sound. He appreciates what Carman said about his own book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Theodore Roosevelt cannot answer questions like the one Walter Littlefield posed. Littlefield asked Roosevelt to list the four greatest poets in the world, and if he did so, it might “cause annoyance to admirers of other poets and result in a lot of needless and purposeless discussion.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Ada L. Gilkey on Roosevelt’s behalf for sending the poem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Teresa Brayton for the letter and poem.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Emeline H. Howe for her courtesy. He looks forward to reading her poems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03