Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler responds to President Roosevelt’s invitation to spend a night at the White House.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-10-14
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Nicholas Murray Butler responds to President Roosevelt’s invitation to spend a night at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-14
Herschel V. Jones will be in Washington, D.C., starting on November 1. He has an important matter he would like to discuss with President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-14
Governor Odell would be pleased to meet with President Roosevelt at any time. He can travel to Washington, D.C., next week and would prefer that their meeting “be unknown.”
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1901-10-14
Douglas Robinson will inform Mr. Triggs that he recalled his name to President Roosevelt. Robinson hopes to meet with Roosevelt tomorrow.
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1901-10-14
Hirobumi Ito would like to pay an informal visit to President Roosevelt. If that is not possible, a formal visit will be set up through the State Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-18
Secretary of State Hay was making arrangements for Hirobumi Ito to dine with President Roosevelt but the scheduling proved to be impossible.
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1901-10-18
Thomas Goode Jones will be traveling to North Carolina soon and that will be the best time for him to meet with President Roosevelt. Jones encloses two clippings regarding his recent judicial appointment that may interest Roosevelt.
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1901-10-11
Douglas Robinson agrees with President Roosevelt’s reading of the situation involving Mr. Perkins and Mr. Bacon. August Belmont agreed to meet with Roosevelt but has just departed for Europe. Robinson will always be available if his services are required. Robinson breaks his usual policy regarding applications and advocates on behalf of Mr. Trigg.
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1901-10-11
John S. Wise has contacted the men he discussed with President Roosevelt and they are ready to respond when necessary. He also suggests that Walter S. Upshur and John L. Marye be invited.
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1901-10-11
Robert Bacon requests a meeting with President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-12
Harry S. New was on a hunting trip and just received President Roosevelt’s letter requesting a meeting. He needs to stay in Indianapolis, Indiana, until after the election but will be available after October 8. New reflects on William McKinley’s death and his surprise at the attack that took his life.
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1901-10-02
Albert Shaw can meet with President Roosevelt on Friday. He has not written or visited in light of the burdens placed on Roosevelt after his succession to the presidency.
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1901-10-03
Eugene Hale has just received President Roosevelt’s kind note. He can meet with Roosevelt around the middle of the month.
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1901-10-04
Before William McKinley’s death, Secretary of State Hay was invited to take the president’s place at a November 19 dinner being held by the New York Chamber of Commerce. Hay has delayed giving an answer and asks whether President Roosevelt will attend the dinner. Hay believes Roosevelt should attend.
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1901-10-05
Senator Nelson received President Roosevelt’s request and will try to meet with him before the end of the month.
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1901-10-05
Archibald Cary Peachy met with J. E. B. Stuart and Stuart will be able to attend the conference.
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1901-10-05
Invitation and train pass to attend the launching of USS Torpedo Boat Wilkes on September 28, 1901, in Morris Heights, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-28
Brooks Adams would be pleased to be of service to President Roosevelt and will be in Washington, D.C., starting around November 8.
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1901-09-29
Senator Allison is pleased that President Roosevelt is approaching public questions with caution. He would like to discuss several matters with Roosevelt but his schedule is very full before the meeting of Congress.
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1901-09-30
James Alexander Scrymser is leaving for Washington, D.C., at noon and William Emlen Roosevelt requests to know when President Roosevelt can meet with Scrymser.
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1901-09-30