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William Loeb sends Representative Rodenberg an additional invitation for his wife, Mary G. Rodenberg, for the reception on January 3. He explains that special arrangements have been made with various local seminaries for their students to attend the receptions and that he can send an invitation to Blanche Banks for the reception on January 17.
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1906-12-31
William Loeb explains to Representative Burton that the White House’s limited capacity makes it necessary to distribute invitations among the four planned receptions. He will add the suggested individuals to the reception on January 31.
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1906-12-31
William Loeb explains to Representative Brooks why he cannot send invitations for the White House reception to Alverta B. Ellis and Anna Shepard.
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1906-12-31
William Loeb informs Representative Beidler that the reception on January 3 is full. However, he will invite the suggested individuals to the reception on January 17.
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1906-12-31
William Loeb asks Second Assistant Secretary of State Adee to read an attached letter and then suggest to Carlos C. Arosemena that such communications should be sent through the Department of State. Loeb suggests, however, that to receive such a request at all on behalf of citizens of Washington, D.C., is embarrassing, as they fall under other rules for White House social functions.
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1906-12-31
William Loeb explains to Senator Alger why military officers cannot be invited to the reception.
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1906-12-31
William Loeb is pleased to send Mortimer L. Schiff a ticket for admission to the Blue Room at the Diplomatic Reception, as well as cards for the President’s gallery in the Senate and House of Representatives. Schiff should visit Loeb at noon on Thursday to arrange to see President Roosevelt. Loeb sends his regards to Schiff’s father, Jacob H. Schiff, and wife, Adele Gertrude Schiff.
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1906-12-29
William Loeb informs Representative Southard that the reception list is closed. However, he will invite the suggested individuals to the reception on January 31.
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1906-12-28
William Loeb explains to Representative Gregg that while senators, congressmen, and their families will still be invited to three White House receptions, crowded conditions mean additional guests will be limited to one function. He will send Ms. McMeans an invitation to the reception on January 31.
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1906-12-28
William Loeb cannot comply with Clara B. Sitz’s request and explains that invitations are not issues for the New Year’s reception.
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1906-12-27
William Loeb informs Senator Warner that the reception on January 3 is at capacity. However, he will invite Alice L. Thrasher to the reception on January 31.
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1906-12-27
William Loeb informs Senator Platt that the reception list is closed. However, he will invite Thaddeus W. Jones and his wife, Mary Jones, to the reception on January 31.
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1906-12-27
Due to the large numbers of guests at White House functions, house guests of Senators and Representatives will only be able to attend one event. With this in mind, William Loeb would be pleased to invite Ms. Sullivan to the Congressional Reception of January 31.
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1906-12-26
William Loeb confirms receipt of the cards of Juliette M. Babbitt and her husband, Charles H. Babbitt. Because of how crowded the guest lists are for the White House Receptions, they are not able to invite the Babbitts to all four, but he will be pleased to invite them to the reception of January 17.
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1906-12-26
William Loeb confirms receipt of L. William Thavis’s letter, and would be pleased to send an invitation to the January 3, 1907 reception to Florence Willard Barrie. Because of how crowded the guest lists are, he does not feel he can do more than this at the present time.
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1906-12-24
William Loeb informs Senator Lodge that he will pleased to issue an invitation to Francis Batcheller and Tryphosa Bates-Batcheller for the White House reception to be held on January 3, 1907.
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1906-12-20
President Roosevelt would like to see Arthur J. Sage at either the White House or his Sagamore Hill home when the latter visits the United States next year.
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1901-10-21
President Roosevelt would like to arrange two visits with Governor Odell. Firstly, Roosevelt would like to discuss New York appointments and topics for his annual message. Secondly, Odell and Linda Crist Odell are invited for a more formal visit, preferably around December 1.
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1901-10-08
Philip Battell Stewart does not need to hurry to Washington, D.C., but President Roosevelt hopes that he and his wife, Sarah Frances Cowles Stewart, will stay at the White House when they visit.
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1901-10-05
President Roosevelt has thought very much of his family during this time. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and two of the children are now in Washington, D.C., and enjoying the White House.
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1901-10-01