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Theodore Roosevelt Thanks Louis W. Buckley for asking him to become a member of the Honorary Advisory Board of the first Kansas Land show but he must refuse. Roosevelt is part of hundreds of organizations and is trying not to join anymore because he does not want to be part of any organization unless he can be an active member, which he cannot do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Harlow N. Higinbotham for his invitation but regretfully declines as Roosevelt cannot accept any further invitations at this time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt regretfully declines Dan Kellaher’s, President of the East Side Business Men’s Club, invitation to make a speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-11
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Roosevelt’s Secretary thanks D. H. Kenny for his kind invitation and regretfully declines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Bertha V. A. Kunz that Roosevelt regrets he is unable to refer her to anyone in regard to the matter she mentioned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary expresses Roosevelt’s regret to D. M. Walker “that it is physically impossible for him to answer favorably in all the cases that come to his attention.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary expresses to the Sisters of the Holy Cross Roosevelt’s regret that “it is physically impossible for him to respond in but a few cases.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s assistant secretary sends Albert W. Kolle regrets that Roosevelt “is unable to do anything in the matter” which Kolle brings to his attention. Roosevelt has not interfered in national matters since leaving the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt expresses regret to Peter Twamley that “it is not in [his] power to do anything.” Roosevelt receives numerous requests regarding “promotions, demotions, appointments and removals” that it would be improper for him to act in one case and not others.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary conveys Roosevelt’s regrets that he cannot respond favorably to the matter F. L. Talcott has brought to his attention. Roosevelt has “no special knowledge on the subject” Talcott writes about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s assistant secretary conveys Roosevelt’s regrets that he cannot respond favorably to the matter James M. Taft has brought to his attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Roosevelt’s regrets to Mrs. J. T. Hinton, as he is unable to send the message she requests. If Roosevelt were to comply in this instance, “common fairness” would compel him to comply to every similar request, and he would soon be overwhelmed by the work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
While Roosevelt is sorry to hear about Jerome, he explains to James Sullivan Clarkson that he cannot speak in support of a single person to secure a position or promotion, even those of his regiment, as he receives many such requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-17
Theodore Roosevelt regretfully informs Harry Peirce Nichols that he cannot attend the Alpine Club dinner as he cannot accept any other engagements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-22
Theodore Roosevelt reviewed Theodore Henckels’ manuscript with interest and is touched by his letter. While he appreciates Henckels’ purpose to further the cause of patriotism and better citizenship, Roosevelt explains to Bela Tokaji that he cannot endorse Henckels’ book or provide financial support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-21
Theodore Roosevelt thanks M. Wahlstrom for the invitation to speak. However, he receives many similar requests and cannot accept them as they drain his time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-07
Theodore Roosevelt sympathizes with C. Telford Erickson’s situation, but as an ex-president, he cannot become involved in foreign complications. He wishes only male missionaries were stationed at dangerous posts. Roosevelt sincerely regrets the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-16
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John R. Freeman for his nice letter and for the Halliday cartoon that he enclosed. Roosevelt concurs with Freeman’s statements about the Canal and regrets what happened with Stevens. He is also interested in what Freeman has told him about Dr. Benson and bull boats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-18
Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could help John J. Therry, but there are too many demands on his time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-22
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he cannot “come in and go to that Indian Picture Drama” of Edward S. Curtis’s, but it is impossible at this time for him to undertake anything else.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-03