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9-year-old Lily Crimmins writes to her father – “I read in the Times that gentlemen ought to vote for Roosevelt and save the City from the robbers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1886-10-31
Navy report on the progress of the Panama Canal, including maps and photographs.
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1886
“Red-headed Mike Finnegan” writes Theodore Roosevelt from the State Penitentiary in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he was imprisoned for having stolen Roosevelt’s boat on the Little Missouri River in April 1886. Finnegan asks Roosevelt’s assistance in having his prison sentence commuted.
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1887
John Jay responds to an inquiry from Theodore Roosevelt, who was writing his biography of Gouverneur Morris, regarding a loan that Morris made to Louis Philippe, later King Louis Philippe I of France, son of Phillipe Egalité, the former Duke of Orléans.
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1887-09-08
Mary H. Sumner Long is sending to Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the Memoirs of General Robert E. Lee, written by her husband, General A. L. Long. She was inspired to send the book because of the “beautiful tribute” Roosevelt paid the General in his biography of Thomas Hart Benton. Sumner Long explains that some critics have charged her husband with partiality, but she thinks Roosevelt will agree that the biographer has done justice to Lee’s “genius as a soldier” and his “character as a man.” She then tells Roosevelt that she is one of his greatest admirers and loves reading his articles.
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1887-11-22
Admiral Luce commends Theodore Roosevelt on his Naval War of 1812 as “the very highest authority we have on the subject.”
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1888-02-13
Basil Wilson Duke, a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, commends Theodore Roosevelt on his biography of Thomas Hart Benton.
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1888-05-19
Excerpts from two acts related to labor relations between railroads and their employees.
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1888-06-13
Wright H. Barnes provides a character reference for Herbert M. Seymour as a young man of “good character and standing” in the community.
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1888-11-20
Representative Reed responds to a letter from Theodore Roosevelt regarding the speakership of the House of Representatives. Reed notes that although the speakership “never seemed much worth longing for,” it would still “seem rather a rebuff” not to have it after having been twice selected as the caucus candidate when the party was not in power.
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1888-11-27
Representative Lodge describes some canvassing he has done, on Commissioner Roosevelt’s behalf, with President Harrison and others. In addition, Lodge says he has spoken to Walker Blaine about Butterfield. Lodge also notes that the “accursed patronage” makes him feel “harassed to death.”
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1889-03-29
George William Curtis congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
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1889-05-09
Henry Cabot Lodge assures Theodore Roosevelt that President Harrison intends to stand by him. Following Roosevelt’s sojourn out West, the President will be able to ask for increased appropriations. Lodge thanks Roosevelt for his comments on a speech he gave.
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1889-07-13
Henry Cabot Lodge praises Theodore Roosevelt’s work and his latest book and shares reviews of his own work on George Washington.
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1889-07-15
Charles Dudley Warner congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his book Winning of the West.
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1889-07-17
George William Curtis thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the card. Curtis encourages Roosevelt in his efforts for reform as U.S. Civil Service Commissioner. Curtis informs him that he enjoys following his career.
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1889-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt sends his son Ted an illustrated letter about animals living together on a farm in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1889
Appointment by President Benjamin Harrison of Theodore Roosevelt as Civil Service Commissioner; also signed by William F. Wharton, acting Secretary of State.
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1890-01-16
W. B. Cooley, chief clerk in the Post Office Department, has communicated with the Postmaster General about Commissioner Roosevelt’s note and enclosed statement. The Postmaster General suggests a meeting the following day to discuss how he might reply to such a statement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1890-03-03
Postmaster General John Wanamaker acknowledges receipt of a statement from Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt to the investigating committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1890-03-04