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Lottie J. Hull expresses her fondness for Theodore Roosevelt, saying that he is adored and good of heart. She also compliments his recent editorial in The Outlook, and wishes him a happy New Year.
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1912-01-06
Theodore Roosevelt thanks C. G. Schillings for the interesting pamphlet and wished that the United States deserved his praise. Roosevelt informs Schillings that he is fighting for the preservation of wild life and that the present governor of Oregon is taking a stand on the matter.
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1912-01-12
Clarence R. Hodgdon praises Theodore Roosevelt for his leadership. Hodgdon explains why he believes Roosevelt is the best candidate to be president while also explaining what he believes to be the majority of public opinion. To prove his point, he also gives reasoning for why William H. Taft is not the best choice for president.
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1912-01-02
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1899-07-19
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Published quote from Theodore Roosevelt praising William J. Burns’ service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-02
George R. Van De Water tells Theodore Roosevelt he has followed Roosevelt’s career and will support him as the man to lead a nation in a world that is filled with evil. Van De Water informs Roosevelt he is having eye surgery in a few weeks time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
On behalf of General William Penn Duvall, Captain Aaron D. Bright forwards a copy of a telegram received from General James Franklin Bell praising the infantry’s continuous good work in the Philippines, specifically complimenting the efforts of several officers.
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1901-04-05
An account of the work of Uncle Jimmy Owens, a game warden who lived and worked in the Grand Canyon and often led hunting trips in the region, including a trip for Theodore Roosevelt, Archibald B. “Archie” Roosevelt, Quentin Roosevelt, and Nicholas Roosevelt. William M. Mace describes Owens’ efforts to control the mountain lion and cougar populations with his hunting dogs, and praises his success in protecting the area from an overabundance of these predators.
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Emile Boutroux thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his recent letter, gift, and praises.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-17
In a letter to Americus R. Underdown, Theodore Roosevelt praises the Tuskegee Institute, run by Booker T. Washington.
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1911-02-24
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Eugene M. Moore.
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1917-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William E. Dodd for his letter mentioning the attack in Harper’s Weekly. Roosevelt is not surprised by the attack, as he is used to attacks by various other publications. Roosevelt would like to meet with Dodd to discuss his views on the changes to the Democratic Party.
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1911-10-19
President Roosevelt congratulates Daniel J. Keefe on his “first class” public letter.
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1908-10-08
President Roosevelt has sent Dr. Alexander Lambert’s letter to Oscar S. Straus, praising Lambert’s judgement.
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1907-01-01
Jay F. Ullery praises Theodore Roosevelt’s article.
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1911-09-15
J. L. Vincent asks Theodore Roosevelt to become an honorary social member of the Theodore Roosevelt Camp, Modern Woodmen of America, praising his character and public standing and enclosing an application for membership.
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1911-09-12
Rear Admiral Evans, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Atlantic Fleet, submits an endorsement of Rear Admiral Davis’ report, and sends it to Secretary of the Navy Metcalf. Evans writes that the report appears to be accurate and wishes to commend Davis for his conduct.
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1907-01-23
Captain Mahan reports to Rear Admiral Davis the extraordinary work of Navy men in responding to the earthquake crisis in Kingston, Jamaica. Mahan names individual sailors who have performed remarkably well in the dangerous conditions. They commanded the work done on shore, quelled a mutiny at the penitentiary, and repaired the Plumb Point Lighthouse.
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1907-01-19
Carroll D. Wright thanks President Roosevelt for attending Clark University’s first commencement ceremony.
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1905-06-23
Benjamin Ide Wheeler praises President Roosevelt’s diplomatic skills. Wheeler states the future of the United States will be determined by the countries across the Pacific Ocean instead of those across the Atlantic Ocean as it was in the founding of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-16