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Edward Daniels is writing a biography of Cushman Kellogg Davis, the late senator from Minnesota. Daniels has found correspondence between Davis and President Roosevelt in Davis’s papers and requests Roosevelt’s impression of Davis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
Thomas St. John Gaffney urges President Roosevelt to appoint Joseph M. Dickey as commissioner of immigration. Should Roosevelt do so, Gaffney is interested in Dickey’s current position as United States Shipping Commissioner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
Cardinal Gibbons will begin the search for a priest to fill the chaplain requirements requested by President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
Edward Daniels is writing a biography of Cushman Kellogg Davis, the late senator from Minnesota. He has found correspondence between Davis and President Roosevelt in Davis’s papers and requests Roosevelt’s impression of Davis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
Seth Low thanks President Roosevelt for the letter and offers his services regarding Brooklyn, New York, appointments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-28
Henry Loomis Nelson is pleased that President Roosevelt has succeeded to the presidency and he would like to assist the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-28
Invitation and train pass to attend the launching of USS Torpedo Boat Wilkes on September 28, 1901, in Morris Heights, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-28
Secretary of War Root encloses a letter from General Grenville Mellen Dodge concerning William McKinley and President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-28
James R. Sheffield congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. Sheffield expects the Roosevelt administration to be “brilliantly successful” and pledges his support.
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1901-09-28
William Eugene Stanley did not hear of the charges until after his endorsement.
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1901-09-28
Brooks Adams would be pleased to be of service to President Roosevelt and will be in Washington, D.C., starting around November 8.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-29
Ernest Howard Crosby does not believe the “economic game” is fairly played and must protest about the labor question to keep his convictions. Crosby is also distressed at American imperialism as the United States had an opportunity to set an example for the world but instead followed the methods of the British Empire.
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1901-09-29
Murat Halstead concedes that President Roosevelt may have been correct about not increasing his guard. The anarchists seem “cowed and disheartened” after the severe public reaction to William McKinley’s assassination. Halstead is going to send Roosevelt proofs of his new novel that just commenced publishing.
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1901-09-29
Secretary of State Hay encloses Charles H. Allen’s response to the letter Hay sent him after the cabinet meeting.
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1901-09-29
Henry Lee Higginson expresses his sympathy regarding the events that led to President Roosevelt succeeding to the presidency and expresses his confidence in Roosevelt.
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1901-09-29
David Starr Jordan has confidence in President Roosevelt’s wisdom, patriotism, and abilities.
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1901-09-29
General Kent is pleased that William McKinley has a worthy successor and asks President Roosevelt to look after his security.
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1901-09-29
William Barclay Parsons hopes for the success of President Roosevelt and his administration.
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1901-09-29
Marcia Roosevelt Scovel sends the congratulations of the Roosevelt family members in Baden-Baden, Germany. Scovel is leaving for Paris, France, tomorrow and then sailing for the United States.
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1901-09-29
Senator Allison is pleased that President Roosevelt is approaching public questions with caution. He would like to discuss several matters with Roosevelt but his schedule is very full before the meeting of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-30