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Theodore Roosevelt thanks Edward R. Merritt for the interesting clipping. He regrets that he missed Merritt’s call on Sunday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-14
President Roosevelt does not want to speak “even indirectly” about financial matters to Ambassador Enrique Creel, who will see the “real purpose” for the inquiry anyway. Roosevelt sends his regards to Merritt’s wife, Leila Roosevelt Reeve-Merritt, and is sorry to hear of Wilhelm Snyman’s troubles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-14
Isabella Hagner informs Gilman Collamore & Company that Alice Roosevelt received a damaged ornament from their company, which has been repacked and returned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-14
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Mary H. A. Allen writes a letter of condolence to Theodore Roosevelt after the death of his son Quentin Roosevelt. Allen cares for wounded infantry men who speak “admiringly and affectionately” of Quentin. Allen relates an amusing anecdote of meeting Quentin as a boy while visiting Leila Roosevelt Reeve-Merritt. Quentin’s early death is reconciled with the thought that he died “before ever sorrow had a chance to touch him.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-10-01
Edward Reeve Merritt and his wife Leila met with Mr. Heinze and found him interesting. He hopes that President Roosevelt will meet with Heinze.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-27
A letter of introduction to the diplomatic and consular officers abroad has been sent to Leila Roosevelt Reeve-Merritt of Elfland, Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-28