Railroad travel--Planning

Letter from Rudolph Forster to John F. Fairlamb

Rudolph Forster proposes an itinerary for a trip that Kermit Roosevelt and Robert Harry Munro Ferguson want to take to Coleraine, Minnesota, returning via Huron, South Dakota. He asks John F. Fairlamb to provide transportation and make Pullman reservations, billing Ferguson’s share to himself and Kermit’s share to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. A canceled version of this letter was written by Thomas H. Netherland the previous day.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-27

Creator(s)

Forster, Rudolph, 1872-1943

Letter from Thomas H. Netherland to John F. Fairlamb

In a canceled letter, Thomas H. Netherland proposes an itinerary for a trip that Kermit Roosevelt and Robert Harry Munro Ferguson want to take to Coleraine, Minnesota, returning via Huron, South Dakota. He asks John F. Fairlamb to provide transportation and make Pullman reservations, billing Ferguson’s share to himself and Kermit’s share to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. A non-canceled version of this letter was sent the following day by Rudolph Forster.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-26

Creator(s)

Netherland, Thomas H. (Thomas Henry), 1863-1909

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander Lambert

President Roosevelt asks Alexander Lambert to come to Oyster Bay with John Milliken Parker on Monday morning.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Loeb to New York Central Railroad Company

William Loeb asks the New York Central Railroad Company to provide tickets for Kermit Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Fairfield, Iowa. He provides the exact trains he would like to take to get there, and states that he would like to return before September 15.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-15

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Curran

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Father Curran that Roosevelt will arrive in Wilkes-Barre accompanied by a stenographer. The secretary asks Curran to find a hotel for the stenographer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-20

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Philip Henry Kerr

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of the letter from Philip Henry Kerr to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Roosevelt invites Kerr to visit Oyster Bay, New York, the following day for lunch. His secretary suggests railroad travel arrangements for Kerr from New York to Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-13

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Curran

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Father Curran to make his plans on the understanding that Roosevelt will leave Jersey City and arrive at Wilkes-Barre on August 21. The secretary has made reservations for Roosevelt to leave Wilkes-Barre for New York on August 23. Roosevelt will pay for the travel arrangements himself and is pleased to come for the celebration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-13

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Curran

Theodore Roosevelt instructs Father Curran to make travel arrangements on the train from Jersey City to Wilkes-Barre and from Wilkes-Barre to New York for an unnamed man. Roosevelt calls the National Progressive Convention a “miracle” that filled everyone with enthusiasm.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Sisson

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to reschedule a meeting between Roosevelt and George W. Sisson at Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-23

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Hale

Theodore Roosevelt will gladly meet with Frederick Hale and Morrell Drew on Saturday for lunch at Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stoughton

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Edward C. Stoughton that Roosevelt has handed over his letter to the people in charge of his campaign in New Jersey to see if a stop in Riverton is possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-24

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Sheldon

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Charles Sheldon of his travel itinerary for his trip to and from Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-06

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mrs. Jones

Theodore Roosevelt is glad Mrs. Jones is coming out on Sunday as she can meet Lady Gregory. He instructs her what train to take so as to accommodate Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s continuing recovery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Greenough Thayer

Theodore Roosevelt is speaking at Groton School on Thanksgiving Day and asks William Greenough Thayer if he can speak at St. Mark’s School on Wednesday. He asks the best way to get there from Oyster Bay and what time he should speak.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to William Hutchinson Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William Hutchinson Cowles that Roosevelt knows he is in town and would like to know if Cowles could come to Sagamore Hill for lunch on Wednesday or Thursday. If that is not possible, Cowles could visit Roosevelt at The Outlook office on Tuesday or Friday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-24

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from W. J. Black to E. O. McCormick

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, W. J. Black appreciates E. O. McCormick’s offer of a train car. However, Roosevelt has to leave by six o’clock in the evening to keep his engagement in Berkeley, California. If this is not possible for McCormick, Roosevelt will use another train. Black provides further itinerary plans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-17

Creator(s)

Black, W. J.

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph A. McCoy

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Joseph A. McCoy can visit with Roosevelt on the train.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-06

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edmond Favor Noel

Theodore Roosevelt informs Governor Noel he will speak to the people in the depot if his train stops in McComb City, Mississippi. However, the people at New Orleans are arranging the train.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Miles Poindexter

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary reviews Roosevelt’s travel plans with Senator Poindexter. He requests that Poindexter have Robert L. Rutter revise his proposed itinerary as it appears he “intends to run Mr. Roosevelt to death.” 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-28

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Henry W. Crook

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Henry W. Crook for the invitation to visit Bessemer, Alabama, but he cannot add another town to his itinerary. However, if Crook arranges for the train to stop, Roosevelt will speak briefly from the train car.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-28

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt