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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Milford B. Streeter for offering to send Roosevelt a copy of the book. Roosevelt’s secretary does not think Roosevelt has read it before, but Roosevelt is so busy he won’t have time to look at it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Ulysses L. Truitt that since Roosevelt no longer has an official political position, he cannot address the matter in which Truitt writes. Roosevelt’s secretary believes there is already a scheme put in place by William H. Taft to to eliminate waste in the government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary invites Charles G. Washburn to visit Roosevelt at The Outlook office on Tuesday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes to Edward J. Ward for being unable to send the requested statement. Roosevelt receives so many similar requests it is physically impossible for him to comply with them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes to Noah A. Travis for being unable to approach his wealthy friends about the matter Travis brings to his attention. Roosevelt makes it a point not to request favors from such people, as he cannot grant favors in return. He hopes Travis understands, though Roosevelt deeply sympathizes with the position Travis is in.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes to Bertha May Irene Kane Schofield because Roosevelt is powerless to help her and does not know who to refer her to for help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Wickliffe Rose for sending a copy of the report of the activity of the Southern Education Board.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
Charles G. Washburn received Frank Harper’s note and will visit Roosevelt on Tuesday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-17
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1910-11-25
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-15
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-10-20
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
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Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs Paul Underwood Kellogg that after a search, the materials relating to the letter written by Marcus M. Marks cannot be found. If they turn up, the papers will be sent to Kellogg immediately.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Arthur G. Jarvis for his kind letter and hopes Jarvis will keep Roosevelt informed on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt responds to Ralph E. Hulben’s request for a motto for the students at Elkhart High School might use. Roosevelt always recommends the same motto when asked and his secretary is sending Hulben the extract from the speech the motto is from.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt explains to Robert W. Hood that Theodore Roosevelt uses the word “molly-coddle” in the way it is defined in the dictionary: “one who lacks energy, hardihood, and resolution” or “an effeminate man.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Charles J. Dillon that Roosevelt cannot write a forward for his book due to the number of people who ask for the same favor and the burden such a task places.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Charles R. Dewing that Roosevelt has sympathy for his situation, but Roosevelt cannot interfere since he is no longer in an official position and his interference would only cause resentment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks John W. Batdorf for sending the book and kind letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs Lotta E. McFarland that Roosevelt cannot help and does not know who might purchase their souvenirs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary tells Charles Stelzle that Roosevelt just found out Stelzle plans to give an address on the McNamara case on the day Roosevelt is to attend the Labor Temple. Roosevelt has said all he wishes to say on the subject and will not attend if Stelzle cannot change the topic of his address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16