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John Fox recommends Henry Clay McDowell to succeed Judge Paul on the United States Court for the Western District of Virginia. He is grateful that the presidency has fallen to someone of President Roosevelt’s talent and ability.
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1901-10-17
Seth Low is concerned that he will lose the New York mayoral election because the “respectables” will refuse to register and vote. Thomas A. Fulton suggests that a statement from President Roosevelt could increase the vote.
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1901-10-17
Albert Griffin argues that Cuba is important to American interests and must be “Americanized” and kept under the influence of the United States. He believes the Americanization can be achieved through immigration to Cuba.
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1901-10-17
William Roscoe Thayer of the Harvard Graduate’s Magazine has asked Curtis Guild to write an article about President Roosevelt’s time at Harvard. He requests Roosevelt’s help with writing the article and will add or keep out whatever Roosevelt would prefer.
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1901-10-17
Hugh Henry Hanna went to North Carolina to discuss federal appointments in the state with John William Fries. They will continue to canvass the subject and find a few men that can be relied upon by President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-17
John B. Harlow hopes to meet with President Roosevelt the morning of October 19.
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1901-10-17
Edward H. Hatton knew President Roosevelt when he was governor of New York and was active in developing a Canadian militia. He is an admirer of Roosevelt and hopes for the success of his administration.
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1901-10-17
Secretary of State Hay received a letter from Ambassador Choate stating that the “canal question” with the United Kingdom has likely been resolved. Senator Lodge made an agreeable impression in England.
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1901-10-17
W. W. Kimball encloses a war college lecture on how the United States could use a mobile coastal defense to free the fleet from the coast. He believes a free fleet could prevent a German war.
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1901-10-17
As per the previous request of President Roosevelt, Representative Frank B. Klepper investigated the Roosevelt Club of Kansas City, Missouri. Due to William McKinley’s assassination, he has decided not to send the report as it seems improper at the present time. Roosevelt has Klepper’s support and the support of Missouri.
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1901-10-17
Newspaper article joking about the publication of information on the meal William Allen White had with President Roosevelt.
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1901-10
Senator Lodge has received General Draper’s letter along with the copy of the letter recommending the appointment of Judge Tucker. Lodge believes President Roosevelt’s goal is to appoint Republicans in the South when there are suitable candidates.
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1901-10-17
Senator Lodge encloses a letter from General Draper regarding the appointment of Henry St. George Tucker as a judge in Virginia. Lodge also encloses his reply. He believes the appointment of a Democrat, such as Tucker, is currently doubtful when there are suitable Republicans available.
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1901-10-17
Newspapers article arguing that Kansans are overreacting to William Allen White being hosted by President Roosevelt. White and Roosevelt can be friends without White having any duties to “run Kansas politics.”
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1901-10
Senator Platt will be traveling to Washington, D.C., and would like to meet with President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-17
Acting Secretary of War Sanger encloses a letter regarding the retirement of General Loyd Wheaton and promotion of General Henry C. Merriam.
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1901-10-17
Maria Longworth Storer expresses her confidence and trust in President Roosevelt. Storer and her husband, Bellamy Storer, just hope for an opportunity where they can serve the country. She cautions that American ambassadors should always be gentlemen and their wives should be ladies or their actions will injure the country.
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1901-10-17
Ansley Wilcox heard that his brother, Marrion, had a pleasant interview with President Roosevelt. He was not aware that Marrion was interested in a foreign consulship, but if he has filed a serious application for government service then Wilcox will provide his support.
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1901-10-18
William Roscoe Thayer describes a touching speech delivered by Henry Lee Higginson that ended with him blessing President Roosevelt. Thayer sends his best wishes.
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1901-10-17
Booker T. Washington recommends that President Roosevelt confer with Willis Elbert Mollison regarding “Mississippi conditions.”
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1901-10-17