Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C. J. Blanchard responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s previous inquiry regarding E. B. Summers, a Junior Engineer recently dismissed from the Engineering Department of the Army. He provides a detailed account of Summers’s quality of work, character, and recent assignment. Should Roosevelt wish to take any action on Summers’s behalf, he should correspond with General W.H. Bixby, though Blanchard request that he not be quoted, as his intel comes from Bixby’s division.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-26

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

In response to a complaint from Mrs. Summers, C. J. Blanchard has collected information on Mrs. Summers’ husband’s service record as a military engineer. He will forward this information to Theodore Roosevelt so that Roosevelt is ample prepared to respond to Mrs. Summers. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-23

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C. J. Blanchard informs Frank Harper that the bearer of the letter, Blaine Phillips, is a personal friend of former Secretary of the Interior, James Rudolph Garfield, as well as Frederick Haynes Newell and Gifford Pinchot. He hopes that it will be possible for him to meet with Theodore Roosevelt, as Phillips is a supporter of Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-16

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C. J. Blanchard tells Theodore Roosevelt that Blaine Phillips, a California newspaperman, will come seeking a meeting with him, and hopes that he will be able to give him a few minutes of his time. Phillips has been a loyal supporter of Roosevelt, and has suffered financially because he would not side with corporations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-17

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C. J. Blanchard updates Frank Harper on train schedules and logistics regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Arizona to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. From Arizona, Roosevelt will continue on to El Paso.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-11

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C.J. Blanchard sends Frank Harper a letter from W. Black, the railroad passenger traffic manager, who has questions about Theodore Roosevelt’s travel plans. Blanchard requests Harper discuss the issues with Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-25

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C. J. Blanchard tells Frank Harper that, with regards to Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming trip in the American Southwest, Harper has come up with the most practicable routes and trains, with one exception. He addresses some of the plans for the trip, including a stop in El Paso to deliver a short speech and a trip to the Grand Canyon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-23

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C. J. Blanchard asks Frank Harper for an itinerary of Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming Western trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-12

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

C. J. Blanchard is scheduled to deliver lectures in New York City shortly, and asks whether it would be possible for him to speak with Theodore Roosevelt on one of the days he is there. Blanchard hopes to particularly speak with Roosevelt about his upcoming trip west in relation to the dedication of Roosevelt dam in Arizona. He hopes the event will be a success, and reports great enthusiasm from all the citizens of Arizona’s Salt River Valley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-22

Creator(s)

Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John), 1863-

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919