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Theodore Roosevelt apologizes, but it is not possible for him to be interviewed as Howard Allen Bridgman requests, and anything he wrote would be for The Outlook. He reassures Bridgman that he sympathizes with his purpose.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt is not sure how to answer Samuel B. Burnett’s regarding the letter from Neda Birdsong about a biography of her father, Quanah Parker. While Roosevelt would find the book very interesting, he is not sure there is a general market for it. He would be pleased to present the work to a publisher, but emphasizes that it is up to the publisher to publish it or not, and that he does not have any particular sway in helping books get printed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt tells William Webster Ellsworth that he believes it would be a good thing to have The Strenuous Life published as Sydney J. Endacott suggests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes Countess Margit Teleki that if Charles Scribner’s Sons will not accept her manuscript for publication, he fears no other American publishing firm will. Roosevelt suggests Teleki contact an English publisher such as Macmillan Publishers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-25
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Major C. W. Bourne for his letter. He states that The Outlook is unable to print the reports of any institution, even though he sympathizes with Bourne’s needs. Printing the reports of any institution, no matter how deserving, would create an endless flood of similar requests and they are unable to fulfill them all. He regrets not being able to provide the requested help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Edgar Chambless and acknowledges receiving a copy of Roadtown. He doubts he will be able to offer a critique, but he appreciates the goal of the Roadtown Foundation and looks forward to reading the book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt tells Silas McBee how pleased he is that the articles will be “produced in permanent form.” He also believes they have “far reaching importance because of the great cause they champion and set forth.” He offers McBee his enthusiastic congratulations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary replies to C. B. Heidt that the managing editor of The Outlook controls what goes in the publication. The most Roosevelt can do is submit the letters to him. Roosevelt is a contributing editor and does not control what articles are accepted for publication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Brander Matthews for sending him the two documents. He has never heard of the book nor the author and sees no address for the author. Accordingly, “I have written saying that it is an impudent forgery, so you won’t have to send them to the Evening Post.” He also is enjoying the volume on versification that arrived and appreciated seeing Matthews the other day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-30
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary replies to Dora McLaughlin that the Managing Editor of The Outlook controls what goes in the publication and the most Roosevelt can do is submit the letters to him, which he will do at once. He will not try to influence what is published, however.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-30
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary confirms the arrival of Brand Whitlock’s telegram and thinks the best answer is to send the enclosed article, which Roosevelt wrote for The Outlook last January 21, explaining his views on the initiative and referendum. He gives permission to quote the article as needed. Since the article gives his viewpoints on the matter, he prefers to use it to answer any questions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-30
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to the editor of the New York City Literary Digest regarding a book written by Henry W. Fischer, titled Private Lives of William II and His Consort. In one of the leaflets promoting the book, Roosevelt was listed as a “representative purchaser” of the book, which is untrue, and he would like to send a letter to the publisher and the author. He requests their contact information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-03
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to Harry Thurston Peck in regard to a book written by Henry W. Fischer, titled Private Lives of William II and His Consort. In one of the leaflets promoting the book, Roosevelt was listed as a “representative purchaser” of the book, which is untrue, and he would like to send a letter to the publisher and the author. He requests their contact information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes Ner Wallace Stroup stating that he is glad the chapter about rural churches from the report of the Country Life Commission will be published. He believes the entire report should be distributed widely because “it deals with vital interests” and “what it can accomplish in country life.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Roosevelt’s regrets to Captain E. Francke that he is unable to write the requested article. All of Roosevelt’s articles naturally appear in The Outlook, where he is a contributing editor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to A. W. Halsey and regrets that he is unable to write the requested article. He notes that all of his articles are published in The Outlook, but he supports the Foreign Missionary movement and wishes he could oblige.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Melville Davisson Post for his letter and for letting him know about the letter that had been published without his knowledge. He does not blame Post for what happened. He believes Post handled the situation well and is happy that he has refused any further connection with Pearson’s Magazine, since they “designedly broke faith and acted in a very dirty manner to achieve their own dirty ends.” Roosevelt will now be on guard with them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt tells Marcus J. Wright that he has no doubt that he would be interested in the article, but he asks that Wright not send the manuscript. He would offer advice if he could, but he regrets he has no time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-29
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Thomas G. F. Dolby that Roosevelt is not able to obtain a publisher for Dolby’s enclosed pamphlets nor does he know whom to recommend. He thanks Dolby for his letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-30
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Sara Harvey Love from the Holman Association with information about the publication of the report of the Country Life Commission in book form. He believes the publisher is McMillan, and he suggests writing to the chairman of the Commission, Professor L. H. Bailey of Cornell University, for more information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-21