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Robert Lincoln O’Brien believes that Thanksgiving should be moved from the last Thursday in November to the last Saturday in November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-02
President Roosevelt tells Douglas Robinson that he feels that Robert Harry Munro Ferguson should be paid something for his service as trustee. Roosevelt would be pleased to have Robinson’s son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, take over the trusteeship. He would also be glad to have any financial matters that arise while he is abroad taken care of by Lee, Higginson and Company. Roosevelt’s son, Theodore Roosevelt, enjoyed seeing Douglas Robinson and his family recently. However, Roosevelt was alarmed to hear about Corinne Roosevelt Robinson’s asthma.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-02
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper writes to J. W. Fowler and strongly denies the story that Roosevelt gave any money to T. Augustine Dwyer to travel in Europe. Harper acknowledges that Roosevelt did write to Dwyer previously thanking him for his support while he was a Catholic priest, but makes it clear that Roosevelt has not followed Dwyer’s subsequent career in any way.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-27
James W. Fowler asks Theodore Roosevelt if the assertions made by T. Augustine Dwyer that Roosevelt gave him a sum of money to travel in Europe during Roosevelt’s presidency are accurate. Dwyer holds several authentic letters from Roosevelt, and while Fowler assures Roosevelt that neither he nor other friends of Dwyer want to bring publicity to a personal matter, they would like to know “for their own satisfaction.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-11
Frederick Courteney Selous visited the offices of Lawn & Alder after receiving President Roosevelt’s last letter, and reports on the details of the visit, as well as other preparations for Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari. Selous gives details and advice on several topics, including: types of preserved food to bring; tents; the hiring and pay of “native” porters; medical supplies and health concerns; sun protection; climate; where to store gear during expeditions; and shipping. Selous advises Roosevelt to allow Lawn & Alder to take care of every detail, so that the trip is more of a holiday for him than a chore, and recommends William C. Judd as a manager for the “native” guides and porters. Finally, Selous reports that Edward North Buxton is seeing Lord Crewe about any other assistance Roosevelt might need.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-08