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Nicholas Murray Butler has been approached by Gebbie and Company to write a biographical sketch of President Roosevelt for an upcoming complete edition of Roosevelt’s works. Butler feels that he must decline due to a heavy workload and asks for Roosevelt’s permission to refer Gebbie and Company to Albert Shaw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Francis Folsom Cleveland, wife of former President Grover Cleveland, has found the enclosed note in a volume of Dickens but is unable to match it to any of their books. She wonders if the book it refers, to, an edition of Dante sent by the King of Italy, is in the White House library and hopes that President Roosevelt can solve the mystery for her.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Governor Cummins of Iowa would like President Roosevelt to hold off removing John M. Kemble as Internal Revenue Collector for the southern district of Iowa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Brigadier General Gillespie gives his opinion and recommendations for appointment to the international commission set forth in the River and Harbor Act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Julia Dent Grant, the former First Lady, sends her congratulations for one of President Roosevelt’s speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Secretary of State Hay commends one of President Roosevelt’s speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Houghton Mifflin has been approached by Gebbie & Company and asked to allow two of their copyrighted works by President Roosevelt to be included in a complete edition of Roosevelt’s works. Houghton Mifflin wants to make sure that Gebbie & Company has Roosevelt’s permission for this proposed publication before proceeding. Gebbie & Company will pay $2,500 for the rights, and this money will be split between Houghton Mifflin and President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
List of correspondence, primarily endorsements for individual candidates, related to the international commission to investigate and report upon the condition and uses of waters adjacent to the boundary line between the United States and Canada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
John Sharp Williams wants to make it clear that he does not intend to publish his Jefferson Davis themed correspondence with President Roosevelt unless Roosevelt gives his permission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
George Y. Wisner encloses a letter from Senator Alger.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-26
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis has received the two letters from George Thompson regarding the promotion of Mr. Ridgley. The letters have been put on file and Loomis is searching for a position for Ridgley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-03
George B. Cortelyou informs President Roosevelt that Brentane’s and Ballantyne’s do not have A House Party, and that he has asked the library to send it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-27
President Roosevelt’s telegram for General Brugère has been forwarded to the United States Minister at Lisbon for delivery on Brugère’s arrival.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
Silas McBee is working to spread President Roosevelt’s ideals in the South.
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1902-06-05
Memorandum discusses an attempt to set up a meeting between President Roosevelt and Bellamy Storer.
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1902-06-05
Booker T. Washington would like to speak with President Roosevelt about the “Smith matter” and mentions that no African American holds a presidential appointment or position of importance in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
William Allen White objects to the appointment of Wiggam as postmaster but does not want to embarrass President Roosevelt with his protest against Wiggam. White then reiterates why Wiggam is not qualified.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
Nicholas Murray Butler commends President Roosevelt for his Arlington speech and has heard a speech from Elihu Root that he believes would have “settled the Philippine question forever.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-06
Several prominent labor leaders of the Chicago area recommend that President Roosevelt use his power and influence to bring about arbitration in the Pennsylvania coal strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-06
“Just learn objection to myself personal on account of Boer articles. Please do nothing.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-06