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Theodore Roosevelt encourages Mark Sullivan to take a holiday break, and when he returns to New York, Roosevelt proposes that they go out to eat with their wives somewhere.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
William Barnes writes to Theodore Roosevelt inviting him and his whole family to stay with him at the O’Conor-Barnes Homestead on Nantucket Island. Barnes promotes the beauty and relaxation of the island, and recounts its history. Barnes appeals to Roosevelt by praising his service, in particular how he handled the Russo-Japanese War, which he claims will go down in history on par with Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and Alexander II’s freeing of the Russian serfs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-26
Seth Bullock acknowledges receipt of a letter from President Roosevelt indicating the arrival of Kermit Roosevelt in South Dakota in August. Bullock has already planned the visit and has scheduled rabbit and sage hen shooting, trout fishing, and time at the cattle ranch. Bullock suggests a fifteen to twenty day stay and insists Kermit will not be a particle of trouble or bother. Bullock also conveys reassurance to Mrs. Roosevelt that he has chosen a calm horse for Kermit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-13