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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary directs Paul P. Reese to the Mayor of Houston, Texas, to obtain a copy of Roosevelt’s recent speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-03
Regretfully, Theodore Roosevelt cannot visit Houston, Texas, on his way out West, but thanks Adolph Boldt for the invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16
Alexander Lambert will accompany President Roosevelt on the hunt. Roosevelt reminds Cecil Andrew Lyon that no formal engagements are to interrupt his holiday. Before Lyon takes them bear or peccary hunting, he must be confident they will get one. Roosevelt would rather go wolf hunting with the dogs than hunt bears.
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1905-02-15
Joshua J. Sikes asks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter of introduction to Governor of New York John A. Dix to discuss Albert T. Patrick, whom he believes was wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of William Marsh Rice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-06
Henry Hildebrant, writing from Houston, Texas, sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter from a local judge “showing the rebel venom of the representative class of the people of this town.” Having served in the Union Army in the Civil War, Hildebrant says that his “spirit rebels at their traitorous language,” and hopes to be able to return to his home in Ohio soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-27
E. Sinclair Smith, of the Houston City Pastors’ Association, welcomes Theodore Roosevelt to the city. The Pastors’ Association and the Post Office are about to begin a campaign to advocate for closing post office buildings on Sunday, and Smith asks if Roosevelt would consider speaking a few words on behalf of this cause.
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1911-03-07
John G. Maher is disappointed that Theodore Roosevelt is unable to change his itinerary to allow him to visit Francitas, Texas. He assures Roosevelt that a large contingent from the town will be there when he visits Houston.
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1911-02-06
Arthur A. Luther regrets Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept his invitation. He encloses a letter from Charles E. Hunter concerning the preliminary arrangements made for a Rough Riders gathering. Luther hopes Roosevelt can arrange a visit to Houston, Texas.
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1911-01-06
Charles E. Hunter will gladly help fellow Rough Rider Arthur A. Luther organize a number “of the old Boys” for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Houston, Texas. He suggests Luther send out printed invitations and forwards a roster of Rough Riders living in Texas.
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1910-12-29
Booker T. Washington sends William Loeb editorials from the Montgomery Daily Advertiser and the Huston Post about President Roosevelt’s recent speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-18
John Campbell Greenway recounts his travels en route to Tampa, Florida. Greenway is in good spirits and is enjoying the excitement of life as a soldier.
1898
United States Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson writes from Texas about efforts to educate cotton growers about boll weevil. Wilson relays that the Louisiana delegation in Congress opposes the Cuban treaty, but that businessmen and growers support President Roosevelt’s policies. Wilson also mentions African American civil rights in relation to the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-03