Lawrence Fraser Abbott (June 25, 1859 in

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–1933) was an American editor, historian, and writer, son of Lyman Abbott.

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He was born in

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, to Lyman Abbott. He graduated from

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in 1881. In 1891, he became president of the

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. As well as being a close friend to

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, throughout almost his whole life, he was also secretary to Roosevelt during the latter's tour of

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and

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(1909–10), and edited Roosevelt's ''African and European Addresses'' (1910). He was the author of an article on Theodore Roosevelt in the ''

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'' (1911), and of ''Impressions of Theodore Roosevelt'' (1919) and ''The Story of NYLIC'' (1930). He also edited ''The Letters of Archie Butt: Personal Aide to President Roosevelt'' (1924)

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Amherst College alumni entry
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