Letter from Fred R. Jouett to Theodore Roosevelt
Dr. Jouett acknowledges receipt of the payment and is pleased to hear that Ted Roosevelt has recovered.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from Francis E. Leupp to Mrs. Hobson
Francis E. Leupp has met with the Secretary but he prefers to let President Roosevelt take the initiative. The Secretary said he would provide his opinion if asked and Leupp suggests that one of the committee members suggest to President Roosevelt that he consult the Secretary.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from Edward F. McSweeney to John B. Pine
Edward F. McSweeney asks John B. Pine to provide a statement concerning their conversation in 1898, in which McSweeney informed Pine of Terence Vincent Powderly’s violations of Civil Service regulations. McSweeney is coming under scrutiny for alleged abuses and is seeking vindication.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-16
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Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt
Postmaster General Payne explains why he reappointed Mr. Funkhouser as postmaster of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Mr. Sipe had been complaining that his recommendation for Mrs. Paul did not receive proper consideration.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from John B. Pine to Edward F. McSweeney
John B. Pine believes that Edward F. McSweeney has been within the Civil Service rules but President Roosevelt might want to make a “clean sweep” of the office. Pine and several others have told Roosevelt that McSweeney is free from blame. Pine believes that an investigation will acquit McSweeney from blame and give him the credit he deserves.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from Edward G. Riggs to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward G. Riggs requests a letter that can be read at the dinner since President Roosevelt will be unable to attend.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Telegram from Edward G. Riggs to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward G. Riggs will be more considerate and will write tonight requesting a “fine letter of regrets.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt
Jacob A. Riis supports the reorganization of the Immigration Department and the removal of Terence Vincent Powderly. Riis heard from Arthur von Briesen that he was being considered for Governor of the Danish West Indies, a position for which he does not consider himself qualified. He recommends C. T. Christensen as Governor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from James M. Scovel to Theodore Roosevelt
James M. Scovel has written to Senator Hanna that he will be supporting President Roosevelt as the Republican presidential nominee in 1904 and that if Hanna waits until 1908 he will likely have overwhelming support.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from Orrin G. Staples to Theodore Roosevelt
Orrin G. Staples invites President Roosevelt to visit his establishment, Thousand Island House, at Thousand Islands along the border of New York and Canada.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-17
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Letter from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of War Root sends President Roosevelt several enclosures regarding General Nelson Appleton Miles.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter and contribution to the Roosevelt campaign that was sent to The Outlook.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-08
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Letter from James Franklin Bell to Adna Romanza Chaffee
General Bell had previously informed General Corbin that he would be willing to return to the United States and take command of the Leavenworth School. However, he has been ordered to Batangas and does not want to leave until his work is finished. He would like General Chaffee to represent the matter to the War Department and request that the Leavenworth assignment be postponed for at least one year.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Letter from John Brown to Theodore Roosevelt
John Brown, writing from Cuba, relates an incident when a “committee of ladies” wanted to see Alice Roosevelt but was turned away by General Wood. Afterwards, Brown heard Wood say that the ladies’ appeal could only go through him as his authority on Cuba supersedes that of President Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Telegram from Adna Romanza Chaffe to Henry Clark Corbin
General Chaffee provides his opinion on an appointment, a change of duty, and Datto Ali’s request to visit the United States.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Letter from Merritt O. Chance to George B. Cortelyou
At the direction of Secretary of War Elihu Root, Merritt O. Chance returns General Adna Romanza Chaffee’s telegram.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Telegram from Richard Harding Davis to Theodore Roosevelt
Richard Harding Davis has received President Roosevelt’s letter and requests a letter from Roosevelt or from Secretary of War Elihu Root to Governor of Puerto Rico William Henry Hunt. In a handwritten note, Root has agreed to furnish the requested letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Letter from George W. Dunn to Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Dunn, chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, acknowledges President Roosevelt’s letter declining an invitation to attend the Amen Corner dinner. Dunn will take the first opportunity to call on the President.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Letter from James Gibbons to Theodore Roosevelt
Cardinal Gibbons recommends George William Hill for Civil Service Commissioner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Telegram from Ethan Allen Hitchcock to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary Hitchcock’s brother passed away this morning.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18