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Arthur Hamilton Lee has been recently engaged to Ruth Moore and would like Governor Roosevelt to keep the news to himself for the time being. This recent change will prevent Lee from visiting Roosevelt as planned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-24
Douglas Robinson is assisting Theodore Roosevelt with confirming and ferrying guests to a yacht race in the near future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-25
George H. Lyman does not know why Cabot believes Governor Roosevelt is expected in Boston on October 25 but will look into the matter. Lyman approves of Roosevelt’s leadership. He describes Massachusetts as “the hot-bed of copperheads, mugwumps and this dangerous element of traitor.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-25
Alton B. Parker advises Governor Roosevelt on the selection of judges, noting that it is best to promote associate members of the court to higher positions, rather than bring in appointees from outside.
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1899-09-25
James R. Sheffield congratulates Gherardi Davis on his victory over Quigg in the primary for the 27th Assembly District. Sheffield also reveals that Governor Roosevelt intervened on behalf of Davis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-25
James R. Sheffield believes Lemuel Ely Quigg has no reason to be angry with Governor Roosevelt. Gherardi Davis ought to be thankful for what others have done for him. Sheffield also commends President Roosevelt’s speech in Ohio, which he believes will influence the national Republican platform in the coming campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-25
William Austin Wadsworth will be at home at least until Christmas and probably all winter. He invites Theodore Roosevelt to “come any time you like.”
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1899-09-25
Gherardi Davis thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his help in the 27th Assembly District.
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1899-09-26
Gherardi Davis says he has the same high opinion of Governor Roosevelt as James R. Sheffield, and the men of the 27th Assembly District appreciate what the Governor did.
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1899-09-26
James R. Sheffield has spoken with Gherardi Davis and Ben Sands about Governor Roosevelt’s efforts on behalf of their campaigns. He replies to an invitation from Roosevelt and says that he would be pleased to make a visit to Albany.
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1899-09-27
W. B. Hastings sends news that Julian Ralph is going to the Transvaal for the Daily Mail, presumably to report on the Boer War; and will be the “only American correspondent on the field.” He also relates viewing a large demonstration at Trafalgar Square.
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1899-09-28
Lieutenant Steenstrup of the Danish Army is planning a lecture on the Spanish-American War to be given to his comrades. He hopes that Governor Roosevelt, a well known participant in the war, can offer advice on the “best books dealing with the subject.”
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1899-09-29
C. N. Elliot sends this photo to Theodore Roosevelt, with thanks.
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1899-09
Frederic Remington tells Theodore Roosevelt that the greatest compliment he ever received was when the “Rough Riders put their brand on my bronze.” Roosevelt received Remington’s bronze sculpture, Broncho Buster, from the men of the Rough Riders after the Spanish-American war.
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1899-09
Lloyd Bryce writes that he would be delighted to host Lord and Lady Minto after the race.
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1899-10-01
Gerald C. Langley, former British naval attaché at Washington, writes on behalf of his brother, who is living in Vermont. He hopes Governor Roosevelt can provide assistance in a new business venture his brother is starting.
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1899-10-01
Adelbert Moot advises Thomas Roberts Slicer that George Clinton would be the best candidate for a judgeship which may soon come open. Slicer then forwards the letter to Governor Roosevelt with the comment that Moot’s opinion would be conclusive, and it confirms the opinion Slicer has already conveyed to Roosevelt.
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1899-10-05
Robert Bridges, an employee of Charles Scribner’s Sons, writes that he is pleased with the draft of the Oliver Cromwell biography. He also covers some other business matters including agreeing to publish a few poems by Mary Fanny Youngs and a request that if Roosevelt decides to write on the reorganization of the army his magazine would like to publish the article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-10-06
Thomas Roberts Slicer writes about developments in two fraud cases, one dealing with an attempt to pack the Grand Jury list and the other pertaining to election fraud in the Ninth District.
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1899-10-06
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1899-10-08
Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947