Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb
Governor Hunt requests that William Loeb give the enclosed letter to President Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-29
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Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949
Telegram from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Puerto Rico Governor Hunt updates President Roosevelt on the general elections that were held yesterday in Puerto Rico. People were “intensely” interested, and the day went well. Federico Degetau y González was re-elected as Resident Commissioner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-11-05
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Telegram from William Henry Hunt to George B. Cortelyou
Puerto Rico Governor Hunt informs George B. Cortelyou that Santiago Iglesias Pantín was attempting to leave the island to avoid trial after having failed to appear in criminal court three times. Iglesias Pantín is charged with conspiring to raise the price of labor, and one death has occurred in riots attributed to his agitation. Hunt will ask for his bail to be reduced, but notes that the court is reluctant due to Iglesias Pantín’s dangerous character and bad record.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-11
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Letter from William H. Hunt to Arthur William Merrifield
Judge Hunt of the United States Commerce Court tells United States Marshal Merrifield that he will try to find out what the situation is with Charles S. Henderson potentially replacing him as United States Marshal. Senator Thomas Henry Carter recommended Henderson, but Senator Joseph M. Dixon may now have control of the nomination process. Hunt reassures Merrifield that, “whatever comes, you have the satisfaction of feeling that your period of service has been one of the highest credit to yourself, and of usefulness of the public.” Hunt thanks Merrifield for the telegram he sent relating to the Bliss case. He comments that he was gratified that all three judges of the appellate tribunal felt that he made the correct ruling.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-16
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
On behalf of J. H. Durston, William Henry Hunt asks Theodore Roosevelt to deliver an address in Bozeman, Montana, this spring. Hunt adds that he is very interested in Senator Elihu Root’s opinion on the direct election of senators.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-02-10
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb
Judge William Henry Hunt sends William Loeb papers related to the application for the pardon of several men, as well as a history of the case they were involved in. Hunt tells Loeb that the conviction of these men has produced a great deal of bitterness in Montana, and that he has been warned to take measures to protect himself, but he is not worried.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-02-20
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to William H. Taft
Judge Hunt tells Secretary of War Taft the story of how he encouraged a grand jury to “inquire diligently into the instances of enclosures on public lands.” After indictments were delivered, a foreman of the court asked to be excused. The former foreman was indicted for fencing in land. Hunt commends the jury for their action and claims this is an “index of the healthier situation that exists in Montana.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-12-30
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
William Henry Hunt describes the land cases he has been following in Portland. Hunt also says that J. H. Causten would like to be considered for governor of Alaska and recommends him.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-10-09
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Hunt informs President Roosevelt about the plans for the arrival and inauguration of the next governor of Puerto Rico, Beekman Winthrop. After the inauguration Hunt will travel to New York and requests to see Roosevelt in Oyster Bay if possible. He has heard that Roosevelt and Senator Fairbanks received the nominations for president and vice-president and regrets that he will not be able to help on the campaign.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-29
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb
Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt reports that a few Americans are attempting to form a Democratic Party in Puerto Rico based on the premise of low wages on the island. However, Hunt claims that statistics will come out shortly to refute this premise. Hunt also encloses a copy of the Democrat’s adopted platform.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-01
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor William Henry Hunt provides President Roosevelt with a brief summary of the current state of affairs in Puerto Rico. Topics include support for the newly appointed governor, Beekman Winthrop, and an extraordinary session of the legislature that corrected errors in new amendments to the revenue laws and received a loan commission report.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-24
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Puerto Rico Governor Hunt names men who would be good candidates to fill the United States judgeship in Montana.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-19
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt reports that after a conference, the government of Puerto Rico believes it is fair to express confidence in Commissioner of the Interior William H. Elliott to replace A. R. Cruzen as Collector of Customs. Should Elliott be chosen, and Regis Henri Post replaces Elliott, everyone agrees that Edward S. Wilson should be made auditor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-05
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb
Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt asks William Loeb to hand the enclosed letter to the president.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-16
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Letter from William H. Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Hunt responds to President Roosevelt’s letter announcing his possible appointment as a federal judge in Montana. Hunt says that at present he should stay in Puerto Rico to complete several tasks he has started as governor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-16
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to George B. Cortelyou
Governor Hunt encloses a resolution passed by the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly opposing economic concessions to Cuba. Hunt was able to alter the resolution to bring it in conformity with President Roosevelt’s views.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-27
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Message of the Hon. William H. Hunt, Governor of Porto Rico
Text of Governor Hunt’s speech to the Second Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico. Hunt reviews the status and goals of the island.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-12
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Hunt of Puerto Rico encloses a copy of his message to the legislature for President Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-19
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb
Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt asks William Loeb to hand the enclosed letter to the president.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-05
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Hunt responds to a letter from Bishop Blenk concerning a conflict between the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican government.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16