On the recordNovember 18, 1903
It is a matter of real regret to me that I can not attend formally your celebration.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt is a matter of real regret to me that I can not attend formally your celebration.
Remarks to the Delegates of the German Societies Received at the White House
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