Letter from Arthur Jesser to Theodore Roosevelt
Sergeant Jesser thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the letter of introduction to Frederick Stome.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
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Letter from Daniel Stimson Knowlton to Theodore Roosevelt
Vice President Roosevelt’s letter to Collector of Customs George H. Lyman has been received. Lyman is in Europe, and Roosevelt’s letter will be given to him when he returns in October.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
Letter from Lucius Nathan Littauer to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Littauer will be pleased to accept Vice President Roosevelt’s invitation to Oyster Bay, New York. Littauer was in Chicago, Illinois, last week and Roosevelt is held in “high esteem” there. Littauer regrets to hear of the Roosevelt children’s illness.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
Letter from Francis C. Lowell to Theodore Roosevelt
After hearing of Alice Roosevelt’s illness and surgery, Francis C. Lowell writes to express his sympathy.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
Letter from F. B. McMullen to Theodore Roosevelt
F. B. McMullen is attempting to locate the current address of George C. Treadwell, a member of Vice President Roosevelt’s staff during his time as Governor of New York.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
Letter from F. B. Hunter to Theodore Roosevelt
On behalf of the Business Men’s Club of Memphis, F. B. Hunter requests that Vice President Roosevelt arrange a visit to Memphis, Tennessee, during his southern trip.
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1901-08-23
Letter from J. M. North to Theodore Roosevelt
J. M. North was pleased with Vice President Roosevelt’s reception in Colorado and enjoyed his speech. He encloses clippings from the Colorado Springs Gazette. When Roosevelt meets with Governor Yates, North would like Roosevelt to ask Mrs. Yates if she is acquainted with him.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
Letter from Endicott Peabody to Theodore Roosevelt
Endicott Peabody thanks Vice President Roosevelt for letting him read Professor Wilson’s letter. He will be available for a meeting after football season in early December. Peabody is pleased that Alice Roosevelt is rapidly recovering from her operation.
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1901-08-23
Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to Theodore Roosevelt
Eugene A. Philbin explains the dispute with Judge Jerome from his point of view. Jerome has apologized for his statement. Phibin remains determined to do his duty and has received a great deal of public support. He was flattered by Vice President Roosevelt’s suggestion that he should be the anti-Tammany candidate for mayor. Philbin would be willing to accept the nomination but will not seek the office.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
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Text of a speech delivered by Daniel Henry Chamberlain describing the Spanish-American War as “unmixed, pure evil” and in opposition to American colonial policy. At the same event, the annual dinner at Sanderson Academy, Charles Eliot Norton and Charles S. Hamlin spoke in support of Chamberlain’s point of view, while G. Stanley Hall expressed disapproval of the harsh terms that had been used to describe President McKinley.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-22
Letter from Redfield Proctor to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Proctor reviews the itinerary for Vice President Roosevelt’s visit to Vermont. Roosevelt will make two speeches, attend a banquet, and spend that night at Proctor’s house.
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1901-08-23
Letter from William Cary Sanger to Theodore Roosevelt
Acting Secretary of War Sanger has received Martin Heermance’s letter recommending the appointment of Alexander Dallas Bache Smead as an officer in the Puerto Rico regiment. Sanger responded to Heermance that Smead is eligible for an appointment as a company, regimental, or battalion staff officer. However, there are only a few vacancies for second lieutenants and, due to Smead’s age, he is unlikely to be interested in such an appointment.
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1901-08-23
Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt
James Bryce will be traveling through Mexico and the West Indies in the fall. After Mexico, he hopes to visit Cuba and requests an introduction from Vice President Roosevelt to the commander of American forces in Cuba and the admiral leading the American squadron. He is also interested in meeting with anyone Roosevelt would like to suggest. The situation is poor in England and the “calamitous” South African War has been “abominably mismanaged.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-23
Letter from William S. Van Keuren to Theodore Roosevelt
William S. Van Keuren requests a small donation from Vice President Roosevelt to help him get back on his feet. He campaigned so hard last year that his health was ruined. Van Keuren is also in the process of starting a weekly anti-Tammany newspaper but lacks the funds to have the first issue printed.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-23
Letter from Thomas H. Shevlin to Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas H. Shevlin has sent Vice President Roosevelt’s letter to Mr. Bixby and informed the “Labor people” that Roosevelt cannot attend their parade. Copies of Roosevelt’s speech have been made and will be distributed to reporters after the speech.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-24
Letter from Andrew E. Anderson to Theodore Roosevelt
Andrew E. Anderson requests a meeting with Vice President Roosevelt. He was active in Roosevelt’s 1898 campaign for governor of New York, and he includes a list of references.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-24
Letter from Ira Ayer to Theodore Roosevelt
Ira Ayer encloses a few lines written by his brother-in-law, S. R. James, that were supposed to be read at a meeting Vice President Roosevelt attended.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-24
Letter from T. R. Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt
T. R. Campbell owns and operates a mill in North Carolina that is being boycotted because he hired African American employees and treated them well. He argues in favor of better treatment, but not social equality, for African Americans. Campbell requests funding so that he can continue his work and “make a great success for Christ and the Party.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-24
Letter from Henry F. Charles to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry F. Charles suggests that the key issue in upcoming presidential elections will be reciprocity. Since Vice President Roosevelt is already popular with the people, becoming a leading figure on reciprocity will gain Roosevelt the support of “commercial, manufacturing, and financial elements.” Charles is working with Maurice L. Muhleman on a new publication called The World’s Trade. He would like to discuss the publication with Senator Depew and requests a letter of introduction.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-24
Letter from Macgrane Coxe to Theodore Roosevelt
Macgrane Coxe was sorry to hear of the illnesses of two of Vice President Roosevelt’s children. He was particularly touched by Quentin Roosevelt’s illness as he recalled meeting Roosevelt at the Metropolitan Club on the day of Quentin’s birth. Coxe extends his sympathy and prays for the children’s recovery.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1901-08-24