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President Roosevelt notifies his cousin William Emlen Roosevelt that the telegram was received and instructs him to come directly to the White House.
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1904-03-26
President Roosevelt apologizes to James A. Hemenway, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations for the House of Representatives, for the appropriations for the White House presented by Colonel T. W. Symons, Commissioner of Public Buildings. Roosevelt has explained to Symons that he must first submit appropriation proposals to himself or William Loeb.
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1904-03-29
President Roosevelt comments on false stories that have appeared in the press regarding executive spending. He defends the expansion of the White House as being necessary and the cost of the tennis court as trivial. There was no “personal naval review” that used public money and Roosevelt has used the government yachts, Mayflower and Sylph, sparingly. The yachts are also not exclusive to the president and are used by other government officials. Finally, entertainment at the White House is paid personally by Roosevelt.
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1904-03-14
President Roosevelt would like to have Elihu Root stay at the White House, but understands if he feels more comfortable at the Willard.
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1904-03-18
President Roosevelt invites the Root family to the White House on Thursday afternoon.
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1904-02-21
President Roosevelt invites W. S. Rainsford to dine and spend the night at the White House. Secretary of War Taft will also be invited to dinner.
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1904-02-15
President Roosevelt appreciates Thomas R. Lounsbury’s action and will act suitably surprised when the petition arrives. He invites Lounsbury to spend a night at the White House.
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1904-01-25
The furniture manufactured by Rotting & Sweet for the red room and presented by the Grand Rapids Furniture Association is in place and is greatly admired. President Roosevelt wishes to extend this thanks through Representative Smith.
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1904-01-16
President Roosevelt invites General Duke and Mr. Willson to the White House for lunch or dinner.
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1903-12-26
President Roosevelt informs Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt that the children enjoyed their presents. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt hosted a child’s party at the White House and they have all been pleased to hear that Aunt Lizzie is feeling better.
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1903-12-27
President Roosevelt will meet with Buchanan and Elihu Root at the White House on Sunday.
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1903-12-12
President Roosevelt has finished the second volume of the American Revolution and has enjoyed it very much, although there are a few minor points he would like to discuss. Roosevelt hopes George Otto Trevelyan will visit soon.
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1903-12-12
President Roosevelt, through William Loeb, announced to the press that there is no conflict between Roosevelt and Senator Hanna, rather they have the “closest and friendliest relations.” Although they disagree about General Wood they are still friends and Roosevelt makes no comment on the Perry Heath matter. Roosevelt hopes to see Senator Hanna at the White House often to help dispel rumors.
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1903-12-05
The Roosevelts enjoyed hosting Nick Roosevelt, who has been “good as gold” and became close friends with Archibald Roosevelt.
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1903-11-29
President Roosevelt would like to know in advance when Miss French, pen name Octave Thanet, will be in Washington, D.C., so that he can host her at the White House.
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1903-11-25
President Roosevelt returns the letter of Mr. Stevens and would like Stevens informed of his appreciation. Roosevelt invites Charles S. Mellen and his wife to the White House for the Cabinet Dinner.
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1903-11-17
President Roosevelt is delighted with the outside of The Forest and expects to enjoy the inside as much as he has enjoyed Stewart White’s other books. Roosevelt concludes by inviting White to stay at the White House.
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1903-11-19
President Roosevelt is glad that everything is well with Florence La Farge’s newest child.
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1903-11-20
President Roosevelt is interested in seeing the bracelet but would not feel comfortable retaining it and suggests James Mitchell show it to him at a White House event.
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1903-11-04
A formal invitation will be sent inviting Governor Odell to the Cabinet dinner on December 17. President Roosevelt invites the Odells to stay at the White House that night.
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1903-11-04