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Dr. Woodcock encloses a Roman coin for President Roosevelt that had been collected by Woodcock’s father, Albert Woodcock, in Italy. “Strenuous people” enjoyed seeing President Roosevelt communicate with a delegation of Blackfeet Indians in the “old sign language of the mountains and plains.”
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1903-02-07
The Detroit Chamber of Commerce and Convention League recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission regarding the water boundary between the United States and Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-23
Otto Gresham reports that Robert Metzger is for President Roosevelt. He also discusses a judgeship and an ill cousin.
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1902-06-23
Secretary of State Hay is not feeling well and will not be traveling with President Roosevelt.
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1902-06-23
Governor Hunt commends one of President Roosevelt’s speeches, calling it “inspiring and great.”
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1902-06-23
The Parrottes are at their cabin in Colorado and hope that McCullaugh can join them for a visit.
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1902-06-23
G. P. Putnam’s Sons will send two copies of Hunting Trips bound in 3/4 levant as soon as possible.
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1902-06-23
Booker T. Washington suggests that an African American should be appointed Surveyor of the Port instead of Receiver in the Land Office. For more information, Washington would like President Roosevelt to speak with P. B. S. Pinchback, formerly of New Orleans.
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1902-06-23
George Y. Wisner, a possible appointee to the international commission on lake levels, once testified at a court-martial where Frank P. Blair was counselor. Blair writes that Wisner was entirely professional and his activity in the court-martial should not mitigate against him.
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1902-06-24
Mr. Tauscher is sending 50 cartridges for the Luger carbine and a cover plate for the Luger pistol for President Roosevelt.
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1902-06-24
Herschel V. Jones writes about the recent Republican Party and political events in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Cuban reciprocity is receiving a great deal of attention and Jones also comments on infighting amongst Republicans.
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1902-06-24
Eugene F. Ware was surprised by Senator Joseph Ralph Burton’s conduct during the Kansas delegation’s meeting with President Roosevelt.
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1902-06-24
William Williams denies any wrongdoing in his work with the United States Immigration Service and puts the blame on politicians and steamship companies.
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1902-06-24
Summary of events leading up to General Court-Martial of Selden A. Day.
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1902-06-25
Petition from the Cuban Planters Association with seven agricultural and commercial resolutions.
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1902-06-25
T. B. Connery suggests that if President Roosevelt let the Papal Delegate know he desired Bishop Spalding’s appointment as archbishop it would be granted.
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1902-12-28
Governor Joven responds to a request from Governor General Taft for a report regarding the tensions with the Catholic friars in his province. Joven encloses two letters he received from the municipal president of Lubao, Eugenio Fernandez. There is a great deal of animosity between the friars and the people of Lubao. Fernandez fears for the friars’ safety and cannot guarantee it if they choose to stay in the city. In the ten days that passed between Fernandez’s two letters, one friar died (naturally), a second returned to Manila, and a third was waiting to hear from the bishop.
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1902-06-25
Secretary of the Navy Moody answers questions regarding the promotion and pay of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley.
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1902-06-25
Minister to Cuba Squiers encloses a petition for President Roosevelt from the Cuban Planters Association.
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1902-06-25
Senator Alger would be pleased if George Y. Wisner were to be appointed to the international commission set forth in the Rivers and Harbors Bill, and he gives permission for Wisner to provide this information to others.
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1902-06-26