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James Harrison Wilson expresses wishes for Ted Roosevelt’s recovery. After several consultations, it has been decided that Colonel Webb will not be on the detail for the coronation. Wilson has requested Major John Biddle, Captain H. D. Borup, and Corporal Jefferson Moultan for the detail.
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1902-02-11
Admiral Evans describes some of the maneuvers during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba which should be added to his previous statement. He also addresses the question of which officer was in command. Evans expresses sympathy for President Roosevelt concerning Ted Roosevelt’s illness.
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1902-02-12
Paul Kruger, former President of the South African Republic, requests that President Roosevelt publicly speak out against British atrocities taking place during the ongoing South African War. The original in Dutch and a translation are included.
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1902-02-12
Frank Andrew Munsey will read and consider the story suggested by Martha Gertrude Mariner Tozier.
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1902-02-12
Byron Z. Terry invites President Roosevelt to speak at the Chicago Association of Beliot College Alumni’s annual banquet on Feb. 21.
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1902-02-12
John Edward Addicks reports on the Republican situation in Delaware. L. Heisler Ball had the support of the Union Republicans and was elected with the understanding that Addicks would be able to make the federal appointments if Ball were endorsed. Ball has now lost support and Republicans are bolting from the party. Addicks holds President Roosevelt responsible for dividing the Republicans in Delaware.
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1902-05-05
Admiral Wainwright replies to President Roosevelt’s request for more information concerning the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He provides details concerning the signals and visibility of USS New York.
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1902-02-12
Newspaper article suggesting that Congress should have simply trusted President Roosevelt to handle the post office investigation. The investigation found inappropriate conduct by several congressmen and, until this information is released, the public is suspicious of all congressmen.
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1904-03-01
Abdülhamid II, Sultan of the Turks, tells President Roosevelt that he hopes for a rapid recovery for his son, Ted Roosevelt, who is suffering from pneumonia. Original telegram in French; English translation is included.
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1902-02-13
Henry T. Allen, Chief of the Philippines Constabulary, updates Caspar Whitney on the military and political situation in the Philippines.
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1902-02-13
Draft of a response to the telegram from Abdülhamid II, Sultan of the Turks, hoping for Ted Roosevelt’s recovery from pneumonia. The draft has been submitted for approval by Assistant Secretary of State Adee and marked as “OK.”
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1902-02-13
Abram S. Hewitt declines an invitation to dine at the White House and expresses sympathies over Ted Roosevelt’s continuing illness.
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1902-02-13
John C. Jones and J. H. Jones, distant relatives of President Roosevelt through his mother Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, invite Ted Roosevelt, who is recovering from pneumonia, to their home in Orlando, Florida. They believe that the “warmer climate will be most necessary for the rebuilding of his constitution and strength.”
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1902-02-13
Jones, John C., 1852-1933; Jones, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1854-1935
Lowell congratulates Mrs. Roosevelt upon news of Ted Roosevelt’s expected recovery from pneumonia. She also expresses appreciation for President Roosevelt and “all he is doing for us.”
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1902-02-13
Lord North expresses sympathies over Ted Roosevelt’s illness. He has invited Alice Roosevelt and Anna Roosevelt Cowles to visit since they will be in Great Britain attending the coronation of Edward VII, King of Great Britain.
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1902-02-13
Governor Odell will be unable to take part in any social functions as his mother has recently passed away. However, the Odells hope to make an informal visit to Washington, D.C., soon. Odell was pleased to hear of Ted Roosevelt’s improving condition.
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1902-02-13
There appears to be general support in Hawaii for George Robert Carter replacing Governor Dole. The only opposition is from the “men who are stirring up strife among the natives.”
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1902-02-13
Admiral H. C. Taylor recollects the signals and issue of command before the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
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1902-02-13
Elon Rouse Brown cautions against appointing John Clay Davies to the United States District Judgeship and provides the names of several men that can be consulted on the matter.
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1902-05-08
Senator Hanna asks President Roosevelt to meet with Judge H. C. Turley so that Turley may clear his “good name and reputation.”
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1902-02-14