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Sister M. Sebastian wishes Theodore Roosevelt and his family a merry Christmas. Sebastian is rejoiced to hear Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is feeling better and prays she will live to a ripe old age. Sebastian prays for Theodore Roosevelt and wants him to go down in history as the greatest President, remembered for years to come.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12
Quentin Roosevelt’s prayer book from while he served in France during World War I. He wrote original prayers and poems on the inside pages and kept a photograph of his fiance, Flora Whitney, in it.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917
President Roosevelt thanks John H. Hopkins for writing and says he remembers well when Hopkins said grace at the Iroquois Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-28
On behalf of the Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lucy Cook Peel sends her best wishes to President Roosevelt. Thousands of Georgians are praying daily for Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
Sister M. Sebastian sends Theodore Roosevelt Easter greetings. She will never forget his “noble, self-sacrificing spirit and indefatigable zeal” as president and how everyone respected him. She warns that, like Jesus Christ, people will try to entrap him in his speech. However, as a true friend, she always prays for him and his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-13
Caricature of former President Roosevelt, dressed in a nun’s habit and kneeling before an altar. “Ora Pro Taftist,” a play on the Latin Christian prayer Ora Pro Nobis — “pray for us” — is engraved on his marble prayer bench.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-05-02
William Booth, General of the Salvation Army, expresses his gratitude for President Roosevelt’s letter and prays for the blessings of God upon Roosevelt and the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-07
M. F. Locke has prayed for the Roosevelts and their son.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-10
Prayers from President Roosevelt’s old home church are being offered weekly for him, his duties, and his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-25
Thomas Roberts Slicer has been praying for President Roosevelt and feels that the nation’s composure is partly due to the public’s trust in Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-15
Gerrit J. Kollen expresses his sympathy regarding the events that brought President Roosevelt to the presidency. Kollen hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration and prays that God will grant Roosevelt “abundant wisdom.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
Henry Edward Pellew expresses his sympathy and affection after President Roosevelt succeeded to the presidency. Pellew is traveling to an Episcopal convention in San Francisco, California, and hopes to join the delegates in praying for Roosevelt’s guidance and safety.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-19
Ella Clitz Sears Bulloch has been thinking of President Roosevelt after his succession to the presidency and sends her best wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-21
Reverend Russell expresses that President Roosevelt has the support and confidence of his old friends and neighbors on his succession to the presidency. Russell states that Roosevelt is in his daily thoughts and prayers as he takes on these responsibilities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-18
Archbishop Ireland presents Pope Leo XIII’s interest in the prosperity of the United States and the welfare of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-21
James J. W. Fifield suggests that Vice President Roosevelt call for a day of prayer and thanksgiving for the recovery of President McKinley.
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1901-09-11
Jacob H. Schiff is praying for President McKinley’s recovery and is gratified at McKinley’s progress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10
Robert E. Carey sends a message of support to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt after hearing of the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Vice President Roosevelt has Carey’s prayers and best wishes. Carey is confident Roosevelt is “equal to any responsibility.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-09
A. R. Whitney is praying that President McKinley’s life will be spared.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-08
E. A. Sumner prays that God will guide Vice President Roosevelt and protect the life of President McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-08