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Letter from A. J. Woodcock to Theodore Roosevelt

A. J. Woodcock praises President Roosevelt’s writings about the West and his embodiment of “the strenuous life.” He presents an old Roman coin that Woodcock’s father obtained in Catania, Sicily, as a “souvenir of the regard of the sportsmen of America for you, their chief.” Woodcock noticed with interest the recent visit of Chief White Calf and the Blackfeet Indian delegation to the Capitol.

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1903-02-07

Letter from French Ensor Chadwick to John Davis Long

Rear Admiral Chadwick offers his memory of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba from his vantage point on the USS New York. He does not believe that any officer from the New York has testified before the court of inquiry. He concludes by requesting that Secretary of the Navy Long unofficially share his testimony with President Roosevelt, who is securing statements from naval officers concerning the battle.

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1902-02-08

Letter from George Cabot Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

George Cabot Lee provides an update on Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s trip to see an ailing Ted Roosevelt.

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1902-02-08

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Mrs. Killgore.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-11

Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Theodore Roosevelt

General Miles requests a brief meeting with President Roosevelt concerning an undisclosed matter of importance.

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Creation Date

1902-02-08

Telegram from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Ted Roosevelt’s symptoms are favorable but the doctor has advised that President Roosevelt should not travel to Charleston as the illness could take a sudden turn for the worse or better.

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Creation Date

1902-02-08

Telegram from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt has an interview with Mr. Scrymser on Friday.  He can change the appointment if it interferes with something President Roosevelt needs him to do.

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Creation Date

1902-02-08

Letter from Henry Sanger Snow to George B. Cortelyou

Henry Sanger Snow, Vice President of the Ottawa and New York Railway Company, provides the legislative background concerning a bill before President Roosevelt which would declare an international railway bridge a lawful structure.  The bridge spans the Saint Lawrence River near Hogansburg, New York.  The Canadian government has inspected and approved the bridge.

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Creation Date

1902-02-08

Letter from James Walcott Wadsworth to Theodore Roosevelt

“The enclosed I think will amuse you.  ‘Robinson Crusoe’ is certainly a wonderful cat.”

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Creation Date

1902-02-08

Form letter from George W. Perkins

Form letter from George W. Perkins to potential subscribers of the Progressive Party’s weekly bulletin. Perkins hopes that the recipient will subscribe and gather subscriptions from their friends as well.

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Creation Date

1912-11-19

Note from E. Mont Reily to George B. Cortelyou

E. Mont Reily requests that President Roosevelt view the attached document.

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lyman Abbott would like to meet with Governor-General Taft for guidance on the Philippines situation.

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from Fred W. Atkinson to Division Superintendents

Fred W. Atkinson requests information on local advisory school boards for a report he is compiling for Commissioner Harris.

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop has met with Mr. Perry, who claims not to be interested in the office.  Perry suggested James M. Varnum, Alfred E. Marling, Howard Payson Wildes, and Charles B. Hubbell for the position.  Bishop provides his opinion on these candidates.

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from A. S. Crowninshield to John Davis Long

On behalf of the General Board of the United States Navy, Rear Admiral Crowninshield urges Secretary Long to “make such representations in the proper quarters” to ensure that the proposed trans-Pacific cable is owned or controlled by the United States government.  The General Board is concerned that if the cable’s rights are controlled by individuals or companies contact could be lost with America’s Pacific possessions during a time of war.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from Richard Harding Davis to Theodore Roosevelt

Richard Harding Davis and Mrs. Davis are traveling to Washington, D.C., and would like to pay their respects to President Roosevelt and to the “god mother of H.I.M.S. Meteor.” The “god mother” refers to Alice Roosevelt who christened German Emperor William II’s yacht, the Meteor, which was built in the United States.

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard has supported Eddie Doonan for a property clerk position with the New York Police Department. Colonel Partridge is hesitating to appoint Doonan because he wants a “man of more consequence.” Goddard wants Doonan’s appointment because he knows Doonan will be successful and for campaign purposes. He hopes that President Roosevelt can offer some assistance.

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from Alfred Henry Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt

Alfred Henry Lewis sends President Roosevelt some sketches he has written. This gives him the opportunity to call himself the President’s “sincere friend.”

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from John Davis Long to Thomas H. Tongue

Secretary of the Navy Long answers questions regarding Navy Department employees and Civil Service regulations.

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Creation Date

1902-01-24

Letter from E. Mont Reily to Theodore Roosevelt

E. Mont Reily, president of the Roosevelt Club of Kansas City, thanks President Roosevelt for the recent appointments in the Kansas City, Missouri, area and requests a recent picture of the President.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-24