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John Campbell Greenway will meet General Wood at Fort Huachuca to bring him to Bisbee, Arizona. A car will meet Wood in Bisbee to convey his party to El Paso, Texas.
1911-10-16
John Campbell Greenway was delighted with the cablegram from General Wood, Frank Ross McCoy, and Gordon Johnston. Greenway describes how the family spent Christmas and hopes Wood returns to the United States soon.
1924-01-11
John Campbell Greenway is disappointed that Theodore Roosevelt was unable to visit. He encourages Roosevelt to write to the mayor and city council of Bisbee, Arizona Territory, regarding the invitation they sent. Greenway continues to be pleased with Arizona and its climate.
1911-01-31
A recent skirmish along the Mexican-Arizona border related to the Mexican Revolution led to several American deaths. John Campbell Greenway is critical of President Taft’s response and is “humiliated and mortified” by the government’s lack of action. He expects to vote for the Democratic candidate in the next presidential election.
1911-04-20
John Campbell Greenway is sending Theodore Roosevelt the book Life in Mexico. He has just returned from Great Britain and regrets not seeing Roosevelt while he was in New York. Greenway anticipates voting Democrat in the next election but is pleased that President Taft vetoed the Statehood Bill on account of the recall of judges.
1911-09-13
John Campbell Greenway feels that he has not seen Theodore Roosevelt in a long time and is determined to meet the next time he is on the East Coast. He visited Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson recently. Ferguson seemed in general good health but he is not interested in seeing many people. Greenway expects the Democrats to win the next election and then Roosevelt to lead the progressive Republicans to victory in four years.
1911-10-11
John Campbell Greenway makes suggestions on how Kermit Roosevelt might proceed with a career in mining engineering. He believes an advanced degree would be ideal but practical experience working for Greenway or at the Copper Queen Mining Company would be suitable. Greenway concludes with a brief update on the political situation in Mexico.
1911-11-29
John Campbell Greenway believes that the public wants Theodore Roosevelt to be a candidate for president. He encourages Roosevelt to make a statement about his candidacy soon.
1912-02-15
John Campbell Greenway is positive Theodore Roosevelt will receive the delegates from Arizona. A canvass of Cochise County, Arizona, committeemen heavily favored Roosevelt. The press has been treating Roosevelt poorly and Greenway suggests that he make a speech in Arizona.
1912-04-03
John Campbell Greenway congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his victory in Illinois.
1912-04-12
John Campbell Greenway summarizes the events of the Tucson Convention. Many Roosevelt delegates were unseated and there ended up being two simultaneous conventions that elected delegates, one side was for Theodore Roosevelt and the other for President Taft. Greenway will be in Chicago, Illinois, for the Republican National Convention. He is very busy but can see Roosevelt sooner if necessary. Greenway believes that Roosevelt will win the presidential nomination in Chicago.
1912-06-04
John Campbell Greenway introduces a former Yale classmate, George S. Frank. Frank wishes to work on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt’s political interests in Brooklyn, New York.
1912-07-09
John Campbell Greenway is thankful it was not worse, referring to the attempt on Theodore Roosevelt’s life. He compliments Roosevelt on his conduct.
1912-10-15
Theodore Roosevelt’s prospects for success in Arizona are improving.
1912-11-02
John Campbell Greenway sends his commiserations after Theodore Roosevelt’s electoral defeat. Roosevelt carried Warren, Arizona, by a large majority.
1912-11-06
John Campbell Greenway reviews his plans for traveling in southern Arizona and Mexico. He invites Theodore Roosevelt to join him.
1912-12-03
John Campbell Greenway outlines a potential itinerary for Theodore Roosevelt’s trip to Arizona. There was a recent battle over Naco, Sonora, Mexico, with the town and federal troops falling to General Obregon. Sonora is generally against the Huerta government but the rumor that the populace wants to join the United States is erroneous. Robert Harry Munro Ferguson is on the “highroad to recovery” but Isabella Ferguson is suffering from overwork.
1913-04-15
John Campbell Greenway reviews the proposed itinerary for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Arizona.
1913-06-20
John Campbell Greenway is looking forward to meeting Theodore Roosevelt in Deming, New Mexico, on Thursday morning.
1913-07-07
John Campbell Greenway recalls an incident after the Battle of San Juan Hill where it was suggested that the troops be withdrawn from their positions.
1913-09-13