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Edward H. Fallows would like a signed photograph of Vice President Roosevelt and requests information on where he can acquire the necessary photograph.
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1901-08-23
Senator Foraker writes Vice President Roosevelt about the implications of currency-related matters in future elections. The Democrats are divided on the issue of silver currency, with William Jennings Bryan facing off against “Gold Democrats.” Foraker believes that this situation could gain some votes for the Republicans. Foraker will try to get General Dick, Governor Hook, and Senator Hoar to praise Roosevelt in connection with important meetings and places, and asks Roosevelt to let him know if he has any particular time and place in mind for such meetings or recognition.
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1901-08-23
Henry G. Hammon is hoping to be appointed to a permanent position and requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help.
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1901-08-23
Secretary of State Hay recommends that Vice President Roosevelt send the money for Sarah Viljoen Snyman through the consular agent in London, William H. Fuller. As an alternative, Hay offers to transmit the money through the State Department.
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1901-08-23
Commissioner Hermann was pleased to be able to follow Vice President Roosevelt’s wishes and appoint David E. Warford, who served with Roosevelt in the 1st Volunteer Cavalry, a United States forest ranger.
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1901-08-23
E. J. Hutchinson writes to Vice President Roosevelt about a recent article in the Boston Herald. The article reported on a speech by Daniel Henry Chamberlain, as well as remarks by Charles S. Hamlin and Charles Eliot Norton, that criticized the government’s colonial policy, particularly with regard to the Spanish American war. Hutchinson is concerned because these charges come from such eminent people, and says that their statements need a public response.
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1901-08-23
William W. Jermane of the Minneapolis Journal requests an advance copy of the speech Vice President Roosevelt will deliver at the Minnesota State Fair.
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1901-08-23
Sergeant Jesser thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the letter of introduction to Frederick Stome.
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1901-08-23
Vice President Roosevelt’s letter to Collector of Customs George H. Lyman has been received. Lyman is in Europe, and Roosevelt’s letter will be given to him when he returns in October.
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1901-08-23
Representative Littauer will be pleased to accept Vice President Roosevelt’s invitation to Oyster Bay, New York. Littauer was in Chicago, Illinois, last week and Roosevelt is held in “high esteem” there. Littauer regrets to hear of the Roosevelt children’s illness.
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1901-08-23
After hearing of Alice Roosevelt’s illness and surgery, Francis C. Lowell writes to express his sympathy.
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1901-08-23
F. B. McMullen is attempting to locate the current address of George C. Treadwell, a member of Vice President Roosevelt’s staff during his time as Governor of New York.
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1901-08-23
On behalf of the Business Men’s Club of Memphis, F. B. Hunter requests that Vice President Roosevelt arrange a visit to Memphis, Tennessee, during his southern trip.
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1901-08-23
J. M. North was pleased with Vice President Roosevelt’s reception in Colorado and enjoyed his speech. He encloses clippings from the Colorado Springs Gazette. When Roosevelt meets with Governor Yates, North would like Roosevelt to ask Mrs. Yates if she is acquainted with him.
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1901-08-23
Endicott Peabody thanks Vice President Roosevelt for letting him read Professor Wilson’s letter. He will be available for a meeting after football season in early December. Peabody is pleased that Alice Roosevelt is rapidly recovering from her operation.
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1901-08-23
Eugene A. Philbin explains the dispute with Judge Jerome from his point of view. Jerome has apologized for his statement. Phibin remains determined to do his duty and has received a great deal of public support. He was flattered by Vice President Roosevelt’s suggestion that he should be the anti-Tammany candidate for mayor. Philbin would be willing to accept the nomination but will not seek the office.
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1901-08-23
Text of a speech delivered by Daniel Henry Chamberlain describing the Spanish-American War as “unmixed, pure evil” and in opposition to American colonial policy. At the same event, the annual dinner at Sanderson Academy, Charles Eliot Norton and Charles S. Hamlin spoke in support of Chamberlain’s point of view, while G. Stanley Hall expressed disapproval of the harsh terms that had been used to describe President McKinley.
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1901-08-22
Senator Proctor reviews the itinerary for Vice President Roosevelt’s visit to Vermont. Roosevelt will make two speeches, attend a banquet, and spend that night at Proctor’s house.
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1901-08-23
Acting Secretary of War Sanger has received Martin Heermance’s letter recommending the appointment of Alexander Dallas Bache Smead as an officer in the Puerto Rico regiment. Sanger responded to Heermance that Smead is eligible for an appointment as a company, regimental, or battalion staff officer. However, there are only a few vacancies for second lieutenants and, due to Smead’s age, he is unlikely to be interested in such an appointment.
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1901-08-23
James Bryce will be traveling through Mexico and the West Indies in the fall. After Mexico, he hopes to visit Cuba and requests an introduction from Vice President Roosevelt to the commander of American forces in Cuba and the admiral leading the American squadron. He is also interested in meeting with anyone Roosevelt would like to suggest. The situation is poor in England and the “calamitous” South African War has been “abominably mismanaged.”
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1901-08-23