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President Roosevelt hopes Curtis Bok recovers soon. He suggests Edward William Bok give Curtis a message based on the letter. Knowing how it feels, Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt sympathize with Mary Louise Curtis Bok.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-18
President Roosevelt heard Curtis Bok was ill and wants to shake hands once Curtis recovers to travel. He promises to give Curtis a copy of his book, Outdoor Pastimes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-13
Edward William Bok thanks President Roosevelt for a letter he had written to Bok’s 11-year-old son Curtis, who was thrilled to have received a letter from the president and is hard at work drafting the perfect response. Bok appreciates the time Roosevelt took to send the letter and how effectively it has raised Curtis’s spirits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-22
Edward William Bok sincerely thanks President Roosevelt for writing to his sick son, Curtis Bok. He has not given Curtis the letter for fear any excitement will stress Curtis’ heart. Bok hopes to do so in the coming days and again expresses gratitude to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-16