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Judge Dickinson writes President Roosevelt to thank him for his kind words on the centenary of the birth of Robert E. Lee. He commends Roosevelt for bowing to neither sectionalism nor party in his commendation of a dutiful man.
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1907-01-22
J. M. Dickinson respectfully suggests that President Roosevelt include a quotation from Bishop Gallaway along with the other Southern Bishop as Gallaway has an international forum and a very strong following.
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1905-01-31
J. M. Dickinson has edited the text for President Roosevelt’s upcoming inaugural speech. Dickinson praises the speech, which he believes will help to heal the divide between the northern and southern states.
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1905-01-13
J. M. Dickinson returns the enclosure with suggestions and a memorandum to be given to President Roosevelt.
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1905-01-13
Jacob McGavock Dickinson forwards two letters on behalf of his friend, Caruthers Ewing, to President Roosevelt in support of Ewing’s candidacy for judge in the Western District of Tennessee.
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1904-12-24
Tomorrow J. M. Dickinson will be replaced by Henry L. Stimson, then Dickinson will retire to Tennessee. He would like Theodore Roosevelt to know that he has no ill will against the government or the president. He has also enclosed for Roosevelt a dissertation by his friend, Caruthers Ewing, about hookworms.
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1911-05-21
J. M. Dickinson regrets Roosevelt was out of the office when he called. He sends Senator LeRoy Percy’s “manly, able” speech, primarily discussing Vardaman.
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1911-01-05
J. M. Dickinson informs Secretary of State Root that he may not be able to go to Norway because of impending litigation and thanks Root for recommending him for a political appointment.
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1906-04-30
Jacob McGavock Dickinson informs President Roosevelt of his popularity in the South and that “ill founded prejudices have vanished.”
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1905-11-18
J. M. Dickinson forgot to send General Foster’s letter on the twenty-sixth and encloses it now.
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1905-08-01
J. M. Dickinson hopes he is not intruding in a matter beyond his province. He sends President Roosevelt a letter from former Secretary of State John W. Foster discussing his views on Norway. Dickinson notes that Foster’s conclusions confirm his opinions.
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1905-07-26
J. M. Dickinson forwards a letter from his former teacher John L. Ewell. Dickinson discusses and praises Ewell’s early teaching career.
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1905-07-17
J. M. Dickinson comments on the note addressed to the Secretary of State concerning the reception by the U.S. of diplomatic envoys and the recognition of consuls appointed by the Norwegian Government. Dickinson adds that he is writing on account of the interest that his “kinsman” Christian Hauge has in the matter.
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1905-07-13
J. M. Dickinson thanks President Roosevelt for coming to Chicago and helping resolve a strike, probably the 1905 Chicago Teamsters’ Strike.
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1905-05-11
Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson acknowledges Edna Maria Winchell Fales’s letter asking about a pension matter, and informs her that as the subject matter does not pertain to the War Department, but rather to the Commissioner of Pensions, it has been forwarded to him. Dickinson suggests all further communications should likewise be sent to Commissioner of Pensions James L. Davenport.
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1911-02-23
Secretary of War Dickinson accepts James Andrew Drain’s resignation as a member of the National Militia Board. The War Department appreciates the work that Drain has done towards the development of the National Guard.
1911-02-16
J. M. Dickinson updates Eli Shelby Hammond on his efforts in Tennessee and Mississippi to ensure ratification of the Panama treaty.
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1904-01-08
J. M. Dickinson writes to President Roosevelt concerning journalists misusing excerpts from his recent speech on the Panama treaty.
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1903-12-28
Judge Dickinson discusses his surprise at his appearance in a newspaper article about the situation in Panama. Dickinson explains to Eli Shelby Hammond ways in which the reporter Mr. Gates misquoted and misrepresented his views.
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1903-12-27
J. M. Dickinson believes the southern states strongly support the establishment of the Panama Canal.
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1903-12-22