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Theodore Roosevelt writes to John L. Harris to thank him for his invitation, but regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Reverend Ferdinand C. Inglehart of the New York Anti-Saloon League to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Reverend Edgar Swan Weirs to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to C. E. Ferris to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to William Stonebridge to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could have seen Ted’s speech in church so it was nice to hear about it in the letter. It would have been nice to have seen Eleanor, Mrs. Alexander, and Fair. Roosevelt asks that Ted thank Mrs. Alexander for her letters. He notes that his predictions for the next election are the same as Ted’s, believing that Taft will get the nomination because La Follette is falling behind. Roosevelt also expresses relief that his speech-making days are done and closes with the promise of a pamphlet on bird and mammal coloration, as Roosevelt is waiting on its delivery from the American Museum.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Reverend Belanger for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt is unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Charles J. Bonaparte to decline his invitation to attend and speak at the annual meeting of the American Institute of Bank Clerks in Rochester and notes that he has replied to the many letters he received inviting him to the meeting. He declines further invitations, but he comments that he enjoyed meeting Mr. Bonaparte in Baltimore.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt declines Reverend Brine’s invitation to speak. He regrets that he is physically unable to accommodate the many speaking invitations he receives without ignoring his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Mrs. A. Swan Brown of the Passaic Equal Suffrage League to thank her for her invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at her event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to E. F. Coddington to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George H. Leggett to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Bishop Joseph F. Berry to thank him for his invitation, but he regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to speak at his event. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he is physically unable to accept even a small percentage of the many invitations he receives without neglecting his other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt regrets to decline the invitation to speak from Congressman Focht.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes Senator E. J. Burkett to state that he must turn down an invitation to speak at a chautauqua in Nebraska. Roosevelt claims that he must refuse all similar invitations as he receives many invitations but becomes exhausted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his appreciation for an invitation to speak from Olive Margaret McGranor Wilson of the Public Playground Association, but respectfully declines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes for his inability to accept Thomas S. Hamilton’s invitation to speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-15
Theodore Roosevelt declines the opportunity to speak due to the number of requests and the drain. He states it is impossible to accept any more speaking engagements in addition to those already scheduled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-16
Theodore Roosevelt wishes that he could accept Charles Blumenthal’s invitation to speak, but it is not possible for him to do so. Roosevelt receives thousands of similar invitations, but he is unable to accept “one in a hundred” of them. Every speaking engagement takes a great toll upon Roosevelt and to accept more would make it impossible for him to achieve any other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt wishes that he could accept Dr. Bogert’s invitation to speak, but it is not possible for him to do so, as he is able to accept only a small fraction of the thousands of similar invitations he receives. Every speaking engagement takes a great toll upon Roosevelt and to accept more would make it impossible for him to accomplish any other work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03