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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends an autographed copy of Roosevelt’s book Hunting the Grisly instead of his work African Game Trails, which John W. Souter had requested for a library collection intended for the Boys’ Club in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Albert J. Brooks that Roosevelt will autograph his book if Brooks sends it along with return postage.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Ernest W. Braun that Roosevelt does not have any photographs of himself, but if Braun sends Roosevelt a photo with return postage, he will autograph it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-21
Theodore Roosevelt does not have a photograph to autograph for E. W. Bloomingdale, but will happily sign one if Bloomingdale mails it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt is sending a signed book to journalist Lovick Van Bernard Rucker. Roosevelt does not agree with Rucker that President Woodrow Wilson is alright and disagrees with Wilson’s repeated ultimatums, writing that “I do not accept elocution as a substitute for action.” Roosevelt also mentions that he has no plans for a hunting trip to Oregon and California.
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1915-06-23
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
President Roosevelt sends an autographed picture to Fülöp László as a “trifling courtesy” in return for all László has done. Roosevelt is delighted László has painted the Emperor and Empress of Germany.
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1909-01-30
William Loeb encloses a check from President Roosevelt as a contribution toward missions, especially those benefitting Hungarian and Bohemian immigrants. He also encloses an autographed photograph of Roosevelt for Reverend Schick’s son.
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1908-11-23
President Roosevelt thanks Victor D. Brenner for sending the photographs of the medallion. As requested he has autographed one of them, which he is returning. Roosevelt is very pleased with the medallion.
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1908-11-20
President Roosevelt thanks Alfred E. Cohen for sending him a copy of The Law of Nations by G. F. de Martens signed by James Madison.
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1907-11-30
President Roosevelt appreciated George B. Hoffman’s letter and encloses both autographed menu cards as requested.
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1905-11-13
William Loeb sends Secretary of State Hay a letter autographed by President Roosevelt for William L. Stone, as Hay requested.
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1904-11-24
President Roosevelt writes to the Democratic candidate running against him for president, Chief Justice Alton B. Parker. He is autographing the letter for Parker and sends well wishes from himself and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Parker and his wife, Mary Louise Schoonmaker Parker.
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1904-07-21
President Roosevelt sends his autograph and good wishes to Edward C. Wilson and the Friends’ School in Baltimore, Maryland.
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1904-04-12
President Roosevelt thanks Ernest Schmidt for the unique imitation coal car carved out of coal and sends an autographed photograph in return.
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1903-12-18
President Roosevelt returns the picture with an autograph.
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1903-11-20
President Roosevelt accepts Endicott Peabody’s invitation but would prefer to come in May since the nominating convention is on June 20.
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1903-09-03
President Roosevelt thanks V. G. Fischer for the birthday gifts: a picture of Thomas Jefferson and a framed autographed letter.
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1902-10-27
President Roosevelt agrees to autograph a book for a guest of Clement A. Griscom’s.
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1902-10-17
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt received Theodore Linda E. Lebling’s letter and appreciates the enclosed picture. George B. Cortelyou encloses President Roosevelt’s autograph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04