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Robert Halsey Patchin, knowing of President Roosevelt’s interest in White House history, forwards on to William Loeb an article about Andrew Jackson from the Lynchburg Virginian.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-25
Fredr. of Son asks Theodore Roosevelt to write the preface of his book. It has now been translated into English to publish it in the United States and England and Fredr. asks Roosevelt if there is a suitable paper or magazine in which to publish it first.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-06
Bertha Gray Zalinski apologizes for confusing Theodore Roosevelt, she sent Roosevelt two letters, but it appears he only read the second and therefore did not get all the details. Zalinski is trying to get her brother’s pension because she depended on him for support and helped him with his work. There are precedents, but Zalinski feels that because she is a woman, she is not being given the same treatment as those in similar situations but male. She hopes that because Roosevelt knew her brother, he might use his influence to help her.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-17
Albert M. Graves reminds Theodore Roosevelt they have shaken hands at the White House before, and Graves has sent Roosevelt several long letters and articles in the past. Graves believes he knows Roosevelt very well and wonders how Roosevelt said and did so many important things with no mistakes, except telling American’s to vote for William H. Taft. Graves includes a song about the Pope singing Noah’s Ark while waiting for Roosevelt to visit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
John Hooper Caffee sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the story The man on horseback written by the editor of The Denver Times, Heulin C. O’Neill. It is about how Roosevelt saves the country when the other party leaders have failed, and feels very appropriate to the current climate. Caffee remembers Roosevelt saying he did not wish to return to any political office both when he left the White House, and more recently, but hopes he will enjoy the story regardless.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Gustavus M. Middleton reminds Theodore Roosevelt he sent Roosevelt a pamphlet titled Sketches of South Carolina. Middleton also recently published an article on the Civil War in the Charleston News and Courier, and received a letter from Roosevelt. The letter and pamphlet were both sent to John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Duke of Argyll and Middleton would now like to send the Duke a good description of the White House, if Roosevelt can point him in the right direction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-04
Richard J. Dowdall reminds Theodore Roosevelt that he and his wife, Mary Agnes Bolster Dowdall, had the pleasure of visiting Roosevelt at the White House. Dowdall explains the work he has been doing since they met and asks Roosevelt for help securing a position with more income.
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1911-12-16
John O. Yeiser thanks Isaac T. A. Reneau for volunteering to support this work of bringing Roosevelt’s men together in his city in order to get Roosevelt nominated for President. They are not asking Roosevelt what he thinks, but Yeiser does not believe Roosevelt would refuse the nomination and allow Taft to win again. Yeiser encourages Reneau to get the “real rough Roosevelt men” to sign the petition, and the rest will follow and Roosevelt will be elected President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-29
Archie and Nick Roosevelt wrote this poem for President Roosevelt after he advised them to explore the White House at night.
1903-11-28
Archie and Nicholas Roosevelt wrote this poem for President Roosevelt after he advised them to explore the White House at night.
1903-11-27
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he cannot take any hard walks because of his leg but he is playing singlestick with General Wood. Roosevelt also says he rides almost every day with Edith, Ted or Senator Lodge. Roosevelt adds that Kermit will be delighted with the changes to the White House.
1902-12-04
A memorandum discussing the temporary executive offices of the White House, on which President Roosevelt has made notes. The date of this memorandum is unknown.
1903
This article explores the idea that Theodore Roosevelt intended to remain President of the United States for the duration of his lifetime, after John J. Fitzgerald found notes about the 1902 reconstruction, in which Roosevelt had underscored the word “temporary.”
1911
Three type-written pages with handwritten edits regarding the 1902 renovation of the White House. The notes were made by President Roosevelt. The main topic is the separation of the executive offices from the President’s home. They are labeled pages 16, 17 and 26. There is no date.
1902
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit at Groton School about having to wheel around in a chair while meeting with Cabinet members. Roosevelt also mentions Edith Roosevelt’s excitement about improvements to the White House and her new dog.
1902-10-05
An unknown writer asks whether President Roosevelt wants to see David E. Thompson, United States minister to Brazil.
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1904-08-25
President Roosevelt asks Kermit Roosevelt if he is taking care to secure a supply of hunting boots. Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have been taking in the blooming gardens at the White House. The troubles with Roosevelt’s leg have been bad lately. He has received letters from Alfred Pease and Sir William Northrup McMillan regarding safari travel plans. Although Roosevelt has not been exercising, he has been busy writing to William Jennings Bryan and tending to other matters in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-27
President Roosevelt thanks Francis J. A. Darr for the letter, which he will publish if need be. Accounts of the incident involving Laura A. Hull Morris at the White House were deceptive, and the generous explanation of her behavior is that she was insane.
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1908-09-22
President Roosevelt was touched to receive a letter from John Graham Brooks, and asks when Brooks will visit the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-19
President Roosevelt is counting on seeing J. H. Patterson and his wife, Frances Helena Patterson, in the White House in October, and offers his assistance in planning a trip to the West.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-08