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Arthur C. Watkins asks Theodore Roosevelt to come speak at the fortieth anniversary of The First Presbyterian Church of Christian Hook’s founding on October 12.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-06
Ursula B. Leber asks Theodore Roosevelt to donate towards the Ladies Mission Band of the First Presbyterian Church’s fair. She informs him their borough in New Jersey was named for him, and two elders in the church are named Theodore.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
Theodore Roosevelt notifies Cleveland H. Dodge that this letter will be presented to him by Percy J. Clibborn and Rev. Stuart L. Roussel. The latter is a pastor that represents the French Protestant churches, which suffered heavy war losses. Roosevelt hopes that Dodge will be able to find a way to help them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-20
President Roosevelt sends Eugene A. Philbin a copy of a letter Roosevelt sent to a “worthy Presbyterian minister” who voiced his opinions about Secretary of War Taft entertaining Cardinal Satolli at a state dinner and Roosevelt’s meeting with Satolli.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-04
Webster Merrifield inquires from Theodore Roosevelt a quote in support of the Arroyo Seco for a meeting to be held at the Men’s Club of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Merrifield retells Roosevelt of a time Roosevelt visit Pasadena, California and being struck by the sights of the Arroyo Seco, a quote from Roosevelt would be great for the movement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his pleasure at being in Nevada. Acknowledging a number of Presbyterians in the audience, he says that he is “next door to a Presbyterian–I am a Dutch Reformed.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-19