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Theodore Roosevelt expresses his admiration for a letter Frederick W. Whitridge published about President Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt asks Whitridge to pass on a letter from Roosevelt to the British novelist and suffragist Mary Augusta Ward through Whitridge’s wife, Lucy C. Whitridge, if she approves.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-27
President Roosevelt greatly enjoyed the article Mark Sullivan sent him that was written by Mrs. Humphry Ward. Roosevelt will show it to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt at once, for he is flattered by what Ward said of him and his wife.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-26
President Roosevelt is sorry that he cannot be present at the dinner of the Playground Association of America, but is glad that the association has Mrs. Humphry Ward as the guest of honor. Roosevelt tells Richard Watson Gilder that he feels that Americans owe Ward much, as she has played a large role in the world movement for social betterment. He sends his best wishes for the future progress of the Playground Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-20
Mark Sullivan sends President Roosevelt a short article written by Mrs. Humphry Ward about Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Sullivan believes Ward has the potential to write an “adequate literary portrait” of Roosevelt at this time. Sullivan would like to contact Ward and ask her to expand her article into a “formal characterization.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-26
Anna Roosevelt Cowles asks William Loeb to secure three tickets for President Roosevelt’s seats in the House and Senate for Mr. and Mrs. Humphry Ward and herself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-11
The London Times relays reports from its correspondent in America regarding various issues and events in the United States. In particular, the correspondent provides updates on political policies and legislation, as well as events that have happened in Washington, D.C., and between the United States and countries abroad, such as Venezuela and Haiti.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-30
George Otto Trevelyan was “greatly stirred and fired” by President Roosevelt’s last letter. He reports on the achievements of his children, and discusses reading and education. Trevelyan notes that Henry James visits his family every year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-10