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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1901-08-24

Letter from Shelby M. Cullom to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Cullom requests to meet with Vice President Roosevelt when Roosevelt is in Chicago, Illinois. Cullom regrets that he will not have more time to entertain Roosevelt while he is in the state.

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1901-08-24

Letter from C. C. Garland to Theodore Roosevelt

C. C. Garland, manager of the Debsconeag Fish & Game Club, invites Vice President Roosevelt to visit during the third week of September for “Home Week.”

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1901-08-24

Letter from Samuel D. Hodgdon to Theodore Roosevelt

Samuel D. Hodgdon has received Vice President Roosevelt’s denial of the slanderous statement and will attempt to stop the circulation of the statement within his organization. Hodgdon invites Roosevelt to make the principal address at next year’s Fourth of July celebration in St. Louis, Missouri.

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1901-08-24

Letter from Albert R. Keen to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert R. Keen invites Vice President Roosevelt to visit Manhanset House on Shelter Island, New York. He promises excellent fishing.

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1901-08-24

Letter from Sebastian Kerber to Theodore Roosevelt

Sebastian Kerber summarizes his war record and difficulties with the Pension Board. He thanks Vice President Roosevelt for offering to look into his case, but declines as his appeal is pending.

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1901-08-24

Letter from Oscar L. Kline to Theodore Roosevelt

Oscar L. Kline requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help in acquiring a government position.

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1901-08-24

Letter from R. H. Langford to Theodore Roosevelt

R. H. Langford lists the many Senators and other prominent figures who support his receiving a “lucrative appointment” and asks Vice President Roosevelt’s help. He would like Roosevelt to write a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock and send him a copy.

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1901-08-24

Letter from J. N. Lotspeich to Theodore Roosevelt

J. N. Lotspeich has read that Vice President Roosevelt will be making a November trip to the South and offers to arrange some stops in eastern Tennessee, a “strong hold of Republicanism.”

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1901-08-24

Letter from Alex Rice and L. L. Gilbert to Theodore Roosevelt

Alex Rice and L. L. Gilbert are pleased that Vice President Roosevelt will be visiting Montgomery, Alabama, during the second week of November. However, they suggest that Roosevelt visit a week earlier for the fall festival, which has already set aside a Roosevelt day in his honor.

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1901-08-24

Letter from Charles Dick to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Dick, chairman of the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee, invites Vice President Roosevelt to participate in the speaking canvass leading up to the election in November. Dick summarizes the importance of the upcoming election in Ohio.

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1901-08-24

Letter from Henry Nehemiah Burhans to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the Veteran Association of Onondaga County, Henry Nehemiah Burhans invites Vice President Roosevelt to attend a reunion of Civil War veterans.

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1901-08-24