Letter from Charles W. Fairbanks to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks writes to President Roosevelt to discuss a visit to Sagamore Hill.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-09-03
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Letter from Charles W. Fairbanks to William Loeb
Charles W. Fairbanks writes to William Loeb to discuss a lunch date with President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-09-03
Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Beveridge writes to President Roosevelt about Indiana constituents that Beveridge is bringing to the White House to meet Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-04
Letter from Charlemagne Tower to Theodore Roosevelt
Ambassador Tower explains that he was unable to carry out President Roosevelt’s request to thank Emperor William II for the copy of Niebelungenlied because the emperor had already departed for the Mediterranean. Tower notes that he has asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to convey the president’s thanks and he will reiterate the sentiment as soon as he is able to see the emperor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-29
Letter from Tracy Campbell Dickson to Theodore Roosevelt
Captain Dickson returns a rifle belonging to President Roosevelt, having put on a new sight.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-21
Letter from Edwin Arlington Robinson to Henry Bainbridge Chapin
Edwin Arlington Robinson tells Henry Bainbridge Chapin he is making a trip to England and is trying to arrange for John Singer Sargent to return with him from there, to paint a portrait of President Roosevelt. Robinson asks whether Roosevelt is leaving in May for a hunting trip, and if so, how long he will be away from Washington.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-16
Letter from Owen Wister to Theodore Roosevelt
Owen Wister notes that he has not seen President Roosevelt since 1907 and proposes to visit him in the upcoming weeks. Wister would like to talk about what Roosevelt has accomplished, discuss possible short biographies he hopes to write, and speak with Roosevelt undisturbed by callers and distractions.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-06
Telegram from Benjamin Odell to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Odell telegraphed President Roosevelt that his wife was unable to come to the White House, but must travel directly to New York.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-23
Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt
Acting charge d’affaires to Great Britain Henry White writes to President Roosevelt about many topics dealing with Ireland and England. White served in this role because Ambassador Joseph Hodges Choate was on the continent. As a result, he will go to the country estate of Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour for a weekend visit. White will inform Secretary of State John Hay by letter or telegraph of any important information that he learns during that visit. White encloses the book Ireland in the New Century, by Sir Horace Plunkett, which he describes at length. White discusses negotiations between England and France over territories in Africa. White also mentions that Professor S. H. Butcher, who taught Greek at Edinburgh, will be lecturing in the United States and asks if the President would see him. The professor would be a very interesting dinner guest at the White House.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s White House calling card
Calling card with “The White House/Washington” in blue print with Theodore Roosevelt’s signature in black ink across the center.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1901-1909
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
President Roosevelt shares his thoughts on the political campaign in Connecticut, and his plans for communicating on election night from Washington.
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Creation Date
1908-10-28
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
President Roosevelt encloses a letter for Louis Butterfield, explains why he must decline Lady Maitland’s request, and agrees to plans for next Sunday.
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Creation Date
1908-03-24
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
President Roosevelt details a pleasant, busy Christmas Day spent with many family members and friends.
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Creation Date
1907-12-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Although he believes the rate bill will pass as it is, President Roosevelt believes he will be stuck in town because of an upcoming situation with the Panama Canal. He discusses the political sensitivity around hosting the Indian prince and princess, and provides an update on the outdoor activities of Archibald Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt.
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Creation Date
1906-05-20
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
President Roosevelt appreciates the birthday wishes and enjoyed his recent trip to Roswell.
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Creation Date
1905-11-01
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
After completing a successful hunt, President Roosevelt is relieved that William Sheffield Cowles Jr. is recovering from surgery.
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Creation Date
1905-05-06
Letter from W. Sloan Simpson to Theodore Roosevelt
W. Sloan Simpson will accept President Roosevelt’s invitation if he travels East. Simpson has heard that Hal Sayre was killed at Roswell, New Mexico, while visiting Dave Goodrich.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-04
Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, notifies President Roosevelt that Myron T. Herrick will be visiting the White House and plans to decline being appointed Minister to Italy. Butler suggests Roosevelt make it known to Herrick that he does not take this declination personally as Herrick will be a useful Ohio supporter. Butler also suggests that James Speyer be invited to Prince Heinrich of Prussia’s state dinner. Speyer has considerable influence and is familiar to Prince Heinrich.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-29
Letter from Willian Croswell Doane to Theodore Roosevelt
Bishop Doane would like to secure an invitation to the launching of German Emperor William II’s yacht and asks what steps he should take. Doane will be making the annual address before the University of Pennsylvania and hopes to bring Mrs. Doane and his granddaughter, Margaret, to pay their respects to President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt, and Alice.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-27
Social – Visit to the President
Nathaniel Henchman Davis, a Harvard classmate of President Roosevelt, visited Roosevelt at the White House. Davis offers some opinions on Roosevelt and his administration, citing his appointment to the Collector of El Paso as one example of his knowledge of people and the country which will stand him in good stead.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-25