Your TR Source
President Roosevelt introduces his cousin, Robert B. Roosevelt, and asks that every courtesy be extended to him in France.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-06
Following a recent telegram he sent, President Roosevelt writes to his cousin, John Ellis Roosevelt, to express his sympathy for the recent death of Robert Barnwell Roosevelt–President Roosevelt’s uncle, and John Ellis Roosevelt’s father. Roosevelt wishes he could attend the funeral, but the circumstances at present in Congress will not allow him to leave Washington, D.C. He asks John to explain the matter to Robert B. Roosevelt, another cousin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-14
Alfred R. Conkling invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at a subscription dinner that will be hosted by the New York City Realty League on February 28. Roosevelt is welcome to speak on any matter that is of interest to the taxpayers. Conkling lists issues such as the potential annexation of Westchester County as a sixth borough, the Catskill aqueduct, and the hours that city offices should be open. Conkling is against a proposed bill in the State Assembly that would make building owners responsible for fire safety measures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Caspar Whitney sends President Roosevelt a copy of the article “Fishing versus Shooting as a Remedy for Brain Fag,” which interviewed several English sportsmen and was published in The Outing Magazine. Whitney thinks doing a similar article in which American sportsmen were interviewed would be interesting, and asks Roosevelt to read the article and send him his thoughts. Whitney has also sent similar requests to several other prominent sportsmen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-01