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One behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks W. J. Botterill for his letter and enclosure, but informs him that Roosevelt does not have influence over what is published in The Outlook and refers him to the managing editor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks A. A. Paterson for his letter and informs him that Roosevelt does not have influence over what is published in The Outlook. They refer Paterson to the managing editor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-21
An announcement and review of The Wife of Potiphar with other Poems by Harvey Maitland Watts. While the book is long, many of the poems it contains are relatively short. Many lyrics have also been set to music of well-known composers, including the titular “Wife of Potiphar.” Watts, the author, is a member of a literary club that contains a number of well known Philadelphian authors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12
The Philadelphia Record reports on a recent order for 400 of Orison Swett Marden’s books by a wealthy Southern cotton manufacturer. The books are intended to be distributed among libraries and Young Men’s Christian Associations in the south.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-04
A volume of songs by the poet Cy Warman is going to be published. Many prominent figures have praised Warman’s works, and several letters to this effect are reproduced as part of the advertisement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-18
The author of this article in The Memphis Commercial Appeal opines that “some good friend of Mark Twain should have gone through his manuscripts and burned those that dealt entirely in personalities” after his death. Some of the documents Twain surely wrote only for himself, and others, such as the one recently published attacking Theodore Roosevelt, are impossible for the target to respond to, as Twain is dead. The author of this piece nevertheless attempts to refute Twain’s criticism of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02
This page from the Springfield Daily Republican presents Charles J. Bonaparte’s letter to the newspaper about Panama, as well as the newspaper’s editorial in reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-26
William A. Baillie-Grohman believes that in the foreword of his upcoming book Master of Game, President Roosevelt meant to say that Trajan wrote to Pliny, rather than the other way around. Two classical scholars at the British museum agree. If Grohman does not hear from Roosevelt by the 15th, he is going to make the change, as he does not have time to wait before the book goes to print. Grohman also discusses having part of Roosevelt’s foreword published in Century Magazine to promote the book in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-03
President Roosevelt does not want a map printed showing his prospective travel in Africa. He asks that Albert Shaw communicate in the future with Clark, and rejects a suggestion that he take a new photo in hunting gear. Roosevelt would like Shaw to reuse a previously taken photo if possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-02
Lawrence F. Abbott belatedly expresses his appreciation for his being able to attend the labor dinner. The articles that President Roosevelt returned to The Outlook have been received. The magazine will follow Roosevelt’s wishes, but Abbott states that they would like to print the papers Roosevelt leaves at least within six months of his departure for Africa. Abbott has also received Roosevelt’s letter on women’s suffrage, which he will show to his father, Lyman Abbott, when he sees him on Thanksgiving.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-25
An advertisement for content that will be produced by S. S. McClure Company in the next year. It includes material about President Roosevelt by William Allen White and Henry Beach Needham.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-26
John R. Carter, secretary of the American Embassy in London, sends President Roosevelt five facsimiles of the Oxford reproduction of William Shakespeare’s works not included in his first folio. The Authorities of the University of Oxford hope he will accept them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-15
The New York Times has heard on good authority that President Roosevelt has made a contract to become an associate editor of The Outlook after he retires from the presidency. It has been announced that Roosevelt has signed an exclusive contract with Charles Scribner’s Sons to publish his account of hunting big game in Africa. The author of the article speculates that Roosevelt may be intending to travel to the Congo Free State to report on stories of cruelty in the rubber trade there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-19
Transcript of a speech given by George Otto Trevelyan at a bookseller’s dinner. Trevelyan discusses many matters relating to bookselling, book buying, and publishing. He also discusses his reminiscences with various literary figures and reflects on the relationship between literature and politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-17
Public librarian W. P. Cutter accuses the American Publishers’ Association, which he refers to as the “American Book Trust,” of maintaining a “net price system,” wherein booksellers are forbidden from selling books below a standard price fixed by publishers. Cutter alleges a series of underhanded practices in which the Association is engaging to ensure booksellers follow the system, hurting the consumer and public libraries in the process. Cutter further charges that a current bill to update copyright legislation is another effort by the Association to protect publishers over consumers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-21
George Haven Putnam responds to an article by W. P. Cutter regarding pending copyright legislation wherein Cutter refers to the American Publishers’ Association as a “book trust” whose emphasis on strict copyright hurts consumers and public libraries. Putnam argues that the American Publishers’ Association has no say in the setting of book prices, but that under an effective copyright system it would be book producers’ right to do so in order to protect their intellectual property and profit from their work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-21
Sir John Scott Keltie is working on a series for which he would like President Roosevelt to write a volume entitled “Coronado and the Western Trails.” The publishers are offering an honorarium of 150 British pounds per volume.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-01
Eugene Thwing, president of The Circle Publishing Company, wishes to present an opportunity for his company to publish the book or books that he anticipates President Roosevelt will write during his proposed African hunting trip. He asks if he could visit Roosevelt to discuss this with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-10
This advertisement praises the printing and binding of books by Myrtle Reed, published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons. Regardless of which binding is chosen, it recommends keeping several on hand to serve as gifts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-25
Charles Scribner’s Sons announces the publication of the complete series of The Works of Theodore Roosevelt. The series, named “The Elkhorn Edition” in honor of Roosevelt’s North Dakota ranch, is the only way to truly appreciate Roosevelt’s literary accomplishments as a scholar, historian, essayist, and outdoorsman. The series has many attractive physical features and is the best edition of Roosevelt’s writings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-30