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Theodore Roosevelt informs William Morris Davis that it is impossible for him to take on anything else and he has no idea the “deluge” of work Roosevelt is under.
1917-04-20
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he cannot attend the Washington celebration or the Pennsylvania Society dinner. He compliments Holls on his book.
1900-11-21
Governor Roosevelt has been advised by his doctor to rest his throat. Roosevelt would like Frederick William Holls to bring Andrew Dickson White over for lunch. Roosevelt states that he “can not get any real rest,” noting that many people come to visit him.
1900-07-31
Governor Roosevelt asks Judge Neu to deliver his apologies to the President of the Saenger Bund. Although he took a special interest in the bill that enabled the armory to be used for the festival, Roosevelt will not be able to attend the event due to a reunion of his regiment scheduled for the same day.
1900-06-28
Governor Roosevelt asks Frederick William Holls to explain matters to the Germans who are “[feeling] hot” because Roosevelt could not attend the Singers’ Festival. He would like Holls to contact him at the Union League Club. He notes that the enclosed letter should explain itself.
1900-06-28
Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he will not be able to visit at the moment, noting “the engagements I made prior to the convention are running me to death.” He asks if Holls can come to visit him at Oyster Bay.
1900-06-05
Governor Roosevelt asks Frederick William Holls to provide the date, time and place of his engagement with the Tenement House Committee, noting that it is difficult for him to keep track of his numerous engagements.
1900-01-29
Although it is difficult for Governor Roosevelt to refuse Frederick William Holls’s request, he cannot presently make another engagement to speak. Roosevelt discusses “how ugly the fight about [Louis Frisbie] Payn is.” He would like to invite Holls to see him soon.
1900-01-10
Theodore Roosevelt has no time for the unidentified matter about which H. E. Fairfield wrote him. Roosevelt’s secretary is returning the papers Fairfield enclosed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-19
Theodore Roosevelt will not be able to look over a book for James A. Metcalf because he is overwhelmed with work for his campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Howard G. Brownson that Roosevelt is thankful for his letter but expresses that it raises too many points for him to reply in writing. He invites Brownson to visit in person as he is too busy to respond or take action on the suggestions at this time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt asks the Acting Secretary of the Smithsonian for information on an issue as soon as possible. His son may be starting up in September and he wants to know what the terms are.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt wishes he had the time and physical power to help all “the innumerable movements for good for which most worthy people are working,” but receives so many requests for aid that it is impossible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt does not have the time to go into the matter now.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-19
Theodore Roosevelt explains to Upton Sinclair that he has very little time for himself and cannot take on anything else.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-16
President Roosevelt asks George Washington University President Needham not to quote him publicly. Although Roosevelt is happy to give Needham advice, he is too busy with his own work to do more. He has recently been asked for endorsements by American University and the Catholic University of America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-14
Gifford Pinchot has received a great deal of encouragement to join the Committee of Safety. However, he is concerned that joining would negatively affect his conservation and Forest Service campaigns. Pinchot requests Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-30