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President Roosevelt explains to Albert Bushnell Hart that he took the stand he did regarding the Constantinople matter because Secretary of State Root informed him that James L. Barton and Mary Mills Patrick had misrepresented the facts. Roosevelt explains what he now believes the facts of the matter to be, as Hart is as mistaken as Roosevelt was.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-16
Charles H. Stockton, President of George Washington University, asks Wickliffe Rose to submit a petition from his school to be included in the disbursement of funds from the Peabody Education Fund. Stockton connects the original goals of George Peabody, the founder of the fund, with the activities of George Washington University, and highlights several needs that make the university a worthy recipient.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-23
A majority vote has been reached by the executive committee of American University and the funds will be transferred from the treasury. The matter no longer requires President Roosevelt’s attention but Wilbur L. Davidson likes to occasionally remind Roosevelt that he is a member of the university’s executive committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-19
American University would like to use part of their endowment fund to make a payment on a loan at the Riggs Bank. President Roosevelt is a trustee of the university, and Wilbur L. Davidson asks if Roosevelt approves of the payment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08