Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-26

Creator(s)

Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

C. P. Connolly regrets that he and Judge Frederick W. Gnictel missed lunch with Theodore Roosevelt. He misunderstood their plans and thought the lunch was scheduled for another day. Connolly is mortified for inconveniencing and embarrassing Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-22

Creator(s)

Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-11

Creator(s)

Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

C. P. Connolly happily accepts Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation for a luncheon, stating that he and Judge Gnichtel are available the following Tuesday if that date is agreeable. Connolly adds they would be glad to meet on any other day that suits Roosevelt’s schedule.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-08

Creator(s)

Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935

C. P. Connolly writes Theodore Rosevelt and includes comments about a letter written by Judge Frederick W. Gnichtel in which Gnichtel compares Roosevelt to General Ulysses S. Grant. Connolly also praises Roosevelt’s Romanes Lecture as Roosevelt’s “highest reach in literature.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-02

Creator(s)

Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935

C. P. Connolly asks if Theodore Roosevelt can speak freely to him about Frank B. Kellogg’s appointment as a government prosecutor. If so, Connolly will stop by his office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-21

Creator(s)

Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935

C. P. Connolly expresses his desire to be employed as President Roosevelt’s private secretary and asks William Allen White for his opinion. Connolly states his qualifications as a stenographer, court reporter, general secretary, and lawyer, and details his extensive professional experience and previous employment in New York and Montana. He knows men of prominence and is confident he can get letters of recommendation from them. Hoping there is a chance that Roosevelt will consider his application, Connolly is grateful for any assistance that White can offer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-08

Creator(s)

Connolly, C. P. (Christopher Powell), 1863-1935