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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary discusses arrangements for the banquet at White River Junction on June 7, including the press and the attendance of Mr. Jacobs with Wallace Batchelder.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary assures Wallace Batchelder that Roosevelt will bring up the points from Batchelder’s letter in his speech. He also discusses the schedule for Roosevelt’s visit to White River Junction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Wallace Batchelder confirming the details of the reception in White River Junction that Roosevelt will be attending.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Wallace Batchelder that Roosevelt is planning to speak on the topic of “Co-operation in country life.” However, Roosevelt is always grateful for suggestions, so if there is anything that Batchelder would like him to talk about, he should not hesitate to say so. Roosevelt’s secretary asks Batchelder to please inform him of the schedule for Roosevelt’s visit, including what time he should leave New York City and what time he should arrive in White River Junction. As for his protection, the railway usually sends “a kind of secret service man” to guard Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Wallace Batchelder that Roosevelt will be happy to come to White River Junction on June 7. All of Batchelder’s suggestions have met with Roosevelt’s approval, including having a car pick him up at Grand Central Station. Roosevelt will speak on the topic of “Co-operation in Country Life.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
Eleroy Wellman Bernard writes to Theodore Roosevelt to apologize for not able to greet Roosevelt when he arrived in White River Junction. Bernard writes that he has supported Roosevelt for many years as a result of the stories his niece told him about Roosevelt in New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-09
Mary Francis Boutwell writes to Theodore Roosevelt to ask for more information about his trip to Africa. She explains that she is handicapped and unable to leave her bed without assistance from her family, and she thoroughly enjoys receiving postcards and photographs. She also asks for an autograph and expresses her desire to shake Roosevelt’s hand when he comes to White River Junction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08
William S. Crawford is not sure if Theodore Roosevelt remembers him from his time as a member of Troop D of the Rough Riders, but will be attending the Vermont Get Together Dinner at White River Junction, Vermont on June 1, 1911 alongside Roosevelt. As Wallace Batchelder and Crawford are the only two Rough Riders in the state, he inquires if Roosevelt would be willing to visit the city of St. Albans to meet with them both.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-01
Marshall J. Hapgood writes to Theodore Roosevelt that he is available to guide Roosevelt through White River Junction if interested. A map of White River Junction is attached to the back of the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-02
Wallace Batchelder informs Frank Harper that he has received a request from the Associated Press for reporters and stenographers to attend a banquet at White River Junction on June 7th 1911, where Theodore Roosevelt will be speaking. The Associated Press wishes to have the speech transcribed and relayed to New York and Boston by telegraph. Batchelder describes his intent to meet Roosevelt along his trip to Vermont, and requests if he can bring Rowland B. Jacobs from the Associated Press with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Wallace Batchelder seeks Theodore Roosevelt’s approval for the plans for his upcoming visit to White River Junction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-08
Wallace Batchelder outlines preliminary travel arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt to attend the banquet in White River Junction, Vermont. He thinks Roosevelt will be interested to hear that he has been granted use of the Regimental Band of the 10th U.S. Calvary for the event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-08
On behalf of the students of Dartmouth College, George M. Morris relates they are eager to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak while he is in the area. While they understand that Roosevelt is not accepting engagements, they hope the opportunity is granted. They propose that at any time during his stay, Roosevelt take one hour to drive to the school and speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
Wallace Batchelder reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his promise to visit White River Junction, Vermont, and shares his plans for the trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-12
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985