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Theodore Roosevelt sends Lawrence F. Abbott an article by A. Piatt Andrew about the American ambulance service in France. If Abbott wishes to publish the article, Roosevelt offers to write an endorsement to accompany it.
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1915-08-07
Theodore Roosevelt thanks famed Swedish-American painter and writer Henry Reuterdahl for his hard work and his recent article. Roosevelt invites Reuterdahl to lunch.
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1915-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges Eggert Brandson’s letter and refers to his own book Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail. Roosevelt discusses books and publishing.
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1915-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt assures A. Piatt Andrew of his support, but notes that he is unsure whether he can get Piatt’s article about the American ambulance service in France published. He has sent it to the Outlook and offered to write an endorsement, if they would like one.
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1915-08-07
Theodore Roosevelt has received John Trotwood Moore’s manuscript and has submitted it to the editor of the Metropolitan as Moore requested. Roosevelt is clear that he can only get the manuscript read; whether or not it will be accepted is out of his hands. Roosevelt warns that submission from outsiders rather than the person responsible for the work may be unsuccessful.
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1915-03-22
Theodore Roosevelt asks if his son Archie needs him to write to Brewster or do anything else to arrange for his trip. Roosevelt admires the artwork Ted Pitman has prepared for his next book. He is also glad that Archie will be going to the summer camp for military training over the summer, and he hopes that Quentin will go too.
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1915-03-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes Charles Krauth that a chapter of America and the World War has been pirated. Roosevelt’s publishers have demanded an explanation and a halt to publication.
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1915-03-05
Theodore Roosevelt compliments Major Alfred Thayer Mahan on his recent article and discusses the efforts of “professional pacifists.”
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1915-02-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Frank M. Chapman about the criticism he has received on a recent article, although Chapman did like the article. Roosevelt also discusses future writing projects with Scribner and an article proposal for Nelson.
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1915-02-06
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Alex M. Simpson for the letter and hopes has read his recently published volume.
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1915-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank M. Chapman for his letter and review. He asks the latter to congratulate Mr. Cockerell on his piece in The Dial on his behalf, inviting both of them to dine together. Theodore is also pleased with the fact that the trunks have finally arrived at the Museum.
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1915-01-24
Theodore Roosevelt believes that the “blow about the African Game Animals is more to you than to me.” Roosevelt appreciates Charles Scribner’s willingness to publish African Game Animals.
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1915-01-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Percy Summerell Stephenson for his letter and wishes that volume could have been published in a less expensive style.
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1915-01-15
Theodore Roosevelt sends copies of his articles for publication in Metropolitan Magazine. Roosevelt discusses the best order for content in the upcoming issues.
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1915-01-07
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges that he heard Walter Camp was going to “sunder his connection” from the Athletic Committee, but notes that he is confident that does not mean Camp will lose interest in athletics. Roosevelt responds to a request from Camp to publish one of his letters. He agrees to the request but specifies names of publications and people that are to be omitted from the published text.
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1915-01-08
President Roosevelt thanks Harold Howland of The Independent for the check and expresses his pleasure in writing for him.
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1915-01-08
Theodore Roosevelt is glad Isidore Singer is going to publish his classics and wishes him success.
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1915-01-13
A collection of Theodore Roosevelt’s articles will be published and available to buy in about two weeks.
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1914-12-31
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Raymond B. Fosdick that he looks forward to receiving and reading Fosdick’s book.
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1915-02-22
Theodore Roosevelt agrees to Harold Howland’s changes and includes an additional one.
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1914-12-19