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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway

Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Campbell Greenway to request his assistance in arranging accommodations in Arizona for Pearl Holderman for health reasons. Roosevelt recalls Pearl’s deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman, who had served with the Rough Riders. Since she has little money, Roosevelt offers to personally pay her expenses “on behalf of the regiment.” Roosevelt asks Greenway to respond to Miss Holderman, living in Chetopa, Kansas. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-09-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. H. Llewellyn

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. H. Llewellyn

Theodore Roosevelt writes to William H.H. Llewellyn to request his assistance in arranging accommodations in New Mexico for Pearl Holderman for health reasons. Roosevelt recalls Pearl’s deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman, who had served with the Rough Riders. Since she has little money, Roosevelt offers to personally pay her expenses “on behalf of the regiment.” Roosevelt asks Llewellyn to respond to Miss Holderman, living in Chetopa, Kansas. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-09-28

Letter from Thomas J. C. Williams to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas J. C. Williams to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas J. C. Williams elaborates on a letter Theodore Roosevelt previously sent to him, providing more context after doing some investigating. The letter was from Ida B. Huber, the wife of former United States Army Sergeant Joseph N. Huber who is out of work, and the family is struggling. Williams says “the family will now be cared for” and thanks Roosevelt for sending him the letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-13