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Assistant Secretary Roosevelt purchased two mutton chops, two scrambled eggs, one potato salad, four glasses of milk, and two cups of coffee from the Metropolitan Club Restaurant for a total of $1.70.
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1898-04-09
The dispatch, which was printed in a variety of Associated Press newspapers on May 30 and May 31, 1898, reveals that American warships have located and trapped the Spanish fleet in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The Americans have also captured a coal ship meant for the Spanish fleet. The dispatch also reports that the temperature is 110 degrees in the shade, and that the American warships involved include the Brooklyn, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, Marblehead, and Vixen.
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1898-05-29
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1900-12-05
Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909
Rough Rider Dillwyn M. Bell writes to Judge Thomas about the heroism of his son John R. Thomas, who is also a Rough Rider. Thomas fought bravely even after he was wounded. Bell tells Thomas that he is now the father of the whole regiment, and that he would like to see him in Chicago when he is back from Cuba.
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1898-07-30
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1900-12-05
Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909
William T. O’Neil encourages Theodore Roosevelt to remain true to himself and his ideas as he campaigns for the Governorship of New York. O’Neil believes Roosevelt is one of the unique people who are able to “win the world” through their originality. The people who have come to see Roosevelt do so because of who he is and what he stands for, and approve of how he is conducting himself. O’Neil hopes he will not change himself unduly to fit the advice of advisors, regardless of how well-meaning the advice is.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-10-21
An appeal from Philip S. Bevenly to Theodore Roosevelt for funds to help reduce the debt of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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1898-12-14
George Bird Grinnell has read with great pleasure Theodore Roosevelt’s article on the Rough Riders in the February Scribners. The article is “very vivid and full of life.” The work done by the Rough Riders “will be remembered long after most of us are under the ground.”
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1899-02-16
Governor Roosevelt’s military secretary confirms receipt of Low’s letter while Roosevelt is on his annual vacation.
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1899-08-01
James Franklin Bell and George F. Becker provide their opinion on the progress of the Philippine-American War to Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana. Bell and Becker are dismissive of Filipino independence and advocate “vigorous military action” to “conquer the Insurgent forces.”
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1899-08-01
Herman Henry Kohlsaat, an employee of the Chicago Times-Herald, encloses “two editions on your friend Wood,” presumably Leonard Wood, and suggests Governor Roosevelt might like to forward them on to Wood.
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1899-08-01
Receipt for $31.95 with dates from February 10 to July 8.
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1899-08-01
John S. Phillips discusses an article Governor Roosevelt has agreed to write about Admiral Dewey for McClure’s magazine.
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1899-08-02
In response to a previous request from Governor Roosevelt, Celora E. Martin provides his opinion on who should be appointed to the judicial position previously held by Judge Follett. In a situation he deems “not without its embarrassments,” Martin covers the pros and cons of each judge in his district and recommends Judge Walter Lloyd Smith as the only viable candidate. He feels that either Smith ought to be appointed or a judge be selected from some other district. The position is Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, 4th Department.
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1899-08-03
The Roosevelt Central League, a group of New York City Democrats who supported Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign for governor, express their continued support for his administration. The letter also details the founding of the organization.
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1899-08-03
Henry D. Purroy describes the Roosevelt Central League, of which he is a founding member, and asks Governor Roosevelt to examine their political statement in the hope that it is in line with Roosevelt’s own thoughts. The Roosevelt League is devoted to sustaining Roosevelt’s administration.
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1899-08-03
Leonard Wood writes from Cuba and provides some thoughts on the state of the American occupation of the island and his difficulties with General Brooks. He also discusses his efforts to improve health and sanitation, especially preventing yellow fever.
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1899-08-03
Maria Longworth Storer advocates and is seeking support for the elevation of Archbishop John Ireland (1st and 3rd archbishop of St. Paul, MN) to the College of Cardinals and vigorously opposes the elevation of Archbishop Michael Corrigan (3rd archbishop of New York, 1885-1902) to the same position. Storer even claims that Corrigan gave private information to Spain during the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-04
Robert Bridges is pleased to hear that Theodore Roosevelt has finished the first draft of the biography of Oliver Cromwell and attempts to assist Roosevelt with the meaning of a particular Greek word.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-05