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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Lynn S. Atkinson for his letter on behalf of Roosevelt, who has left on his Western campaign trip. Roosevelt has forwarded the letter on to Senator Joseph M. Dixon.
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1912-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he will not be able to meet with Cranford Elliott in New York because Roosevelt will have to depart on his Western trip. Roosevelt asks Elliott to contact Judge Hotchkiss about helping with the New York State campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-23
Charles J. Lisle’s letter and enclosures have been received during Theodore Roosevelt’s absence in the West. His secretary will make sure Roosevelt receives them upon his return to New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-17
Theodore Roosevelt left for his Western trip before the letter from Lincoln McKinlay arrived. Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges its receipt in Roosevelt’s absence, and has forwarded it on to Senator Dixon. Roosevelt’s managers are keeping in mind the points that McKinlay raises, but Roosevelt cannot dictate the form taken by the progressive movement in every state.
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1912-08-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s Secretary apologizes to David C. McDonald that Roosevelt does not know any men who have ranches out West who would be willing to employ McDonald during the summer.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary discusses the usefulness of an article about Roosevelt’s work in forest and water conservation for the coming campaign. Harper suggests that J. W. Shaw write such an article and refers Shaw to Gifford Pinchot as a resource.
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1912-05-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Rudolf Tombo’s letter to Roosevelt and asks that he resend his query once Roosevelt returns to New York from the West.
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1912-04-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s Secretary acknowledges J. W. Adams’s letter to Roosevelt on the latter’s behalf and will bring it to Roosevelt’s attention when he returns to New York.
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1912-04-10
George O. Greene’s letter to Theodore Roosevelt will be brought to Roosevelt’s attention once he returns from the western U.S.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-27
Theodore Roosevelt believes that “that quotation” is excellent and could be useful in either New Hampshire or on his western trip. Roosevelt is excited about seeing Robert P. Bass in New Hampshire soon.
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1912-03-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary expresses appreciation for the pictures that Dwight B. Heard sent. Roosevelt and his family are enjoying the “pleasant remembrance of what was perhaps the most enjoyable part of a very enjoyable trip through the West.”
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1911-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed seeing William J. Youngs, but unfortunately he will be unable to make any engagements for the next few weeks. He must catch up on all of the work he missed during his trip out West. Roosevelt suggests that Youngs make a Friday appointment with him by the middle of May for the “naturalization work.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Lee C. Spooner that his letters and article were received while Roosevelt was traveling through the southern and western regions of the country. Roosevelt is doing everything he can to achieve the objective discussed.
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1911-04-25
Theodore Roosevelt declines the invitation from Mayor John P. Kiggins to include Vancouver, Washington, in his western states tour.
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1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation from the Board of Trade and Cotton Exchange in Meridian, Mississippi.
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1911-02-16
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary tells Merrill P. Freeman that Roosevelt is unable to include Tucson, Arizona, in his western states tour.
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1911-02-18
Theodore Roosevelt declines W. K. Cooke’s invitation.
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1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt tells Paul W. Hunter that he is unable to add Humboldt County, California to his Western United States tour schedule.
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1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt respectfully declines an invitation to visit St. Paul, Minnesota proposed by William F. Lewis. Roosevelt explains that since returning from his trip to Africa, he has had little time and has planned a visit to the Southern and Western United States for the summer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt recalls his time ranching in North Dakota and his acquaintance with Mr. Foley. He relates a story about run-away horses in which the poet played a part, confirming that Foley writes his “Western sketches” not out of books but from his own experiences.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916