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Theodore Roosevelt cannot write the letter about Clara Barton that Mrs. John A. Logan wants him to because he was not impressed by Barton’s work during the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt was sorry to hear that the operation failed and that Mrs. Buxton is now blind. He appreciates the articles on the war and will send Edward North Buxton what he has written on the subject. Roosevelt is pleased to hear of the high spirits in Great Britain. Ethel Roosevelt Derby and Richard Derby have been working at the American Hospital in Paris for three months. Roosevelt wishes there was a division of Rough Riders to assist the Belgians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Dr. Hervey for the two books. In regards to the Red Cross matter, Roosevelt suggests that Hervey contact Elisabeth Marbury and provides her address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-07
President Roosevelt writes to Elisabeth Marbury, providing a letter of introduction and commendation for Dr. Hervey. Roosevelt states that Hervey is a “fine fellow” and a “personal friend” and requests that Marbury consider his desire to join the Red Cross in Europe. Hervey will be sending his credentials along with this introduction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-07
Theodore Roosevelt speaks at Wittenberg College to sway Americans to become active in the war effort against Germany in whichever way they can, including helping the Red Cross. Roosevelt is trying to unite all Americans under Americanism and patriotism. He mentions that his son, Archie, was hospitalized from war wounds. In the hospital, there was a soldier next to Archie who was hurt even more than him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes a letter of recommendation for Regis Henri Post. At the top, Post has written that he took the letter abroad in 1917 to work with the Red Cross.
1917-11-29