Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb

Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt requests that William Loeb hand the enclosed letter to the president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-16

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Hunt agrees to stay another year in Puerto Rico at President Roosevelt’s request and continue his work “with great satisfaction and pleasure.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-08

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Telegram from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb

Governor of Puerto Rico William Henry Hunt suggests to William Loeb that President Roosevelt wait to make Governorship decisions until he receives items by mail.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-13

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb

Governor Hunt encloses a letter for President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-07

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

The conditions in Puerto Rico are generally satisfactory and Governor Hunt recently delivered a speech to several thousand “respectful and well behaved” people. Bishop Blenk made a mistake by opposing a public school system which has created considerable excitement. Hunt fears that there will be far reaching consequences to Blenk’s misstep.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-06

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt would like to be considered for the vacancy on the United States Court of Claims in Washington, D.C. He would also accept District Judge for Montana with the expectation that there would be a vacancy at the United States Circuit Court within a year or two. Hunt suggests that the embarrassments of selecting a new governor of Puerto Rico could be avoided by appointing Judge Henry C. Ide whose fitness and experience would be acknowledged by everyone. Appointing someone from outside Puerto Rico would create some disappointment but no one would be disgruntled. Hunt is interested in the annexation of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and directs President Roosevelt to read Ulysses S. Grant’s arguments in favor of annexation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-24

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb

Governor Hunt encloses a letter for President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-24

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Elihu Root

Governor Hunt describes Department of War personnel as “agreeable” following conferences on the adjustment of land in Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-30

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Hunt encloses a memorial requesting that Puerto Rican coffee be added as one of the products with the highest rebate to the Reciprocity Treaty between the United States and Cuba.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-04

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

The Puerto Rican legislature has 25 Republicans and 10 Federals. Governor Hunt encloses his message to the legislature laying out conditions on Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-14

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Message of the Hon. William H. Hunt to the Second Legislative Assembly

Governor Hunt addresses the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly at the start of the first session. He describes his vision for the government, education, finances, courts, infrastructure, and public lands of Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-13

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt encloses letters regarding the occupation of a strip of land at San Juan by Captain George W. Mentz.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-03

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Hunt provides information on the American Federal Party of Puerto Rico. He describes the Federals as largely pro-Spanish and the source of all anti-Americanism on the island. They desire full territorial government and then statehood.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-06

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to George W. Mentz

Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt demands that the property seized by Commander Mentz be returned to the Insular Government as the seizure was unlawful.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-18

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to George B. Cortelyou

Governor Hunt tasks George B. Cortelyou with giving President Roosevelt the enclosed letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-17

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Hunt commends one of President Roosevelt’s speeches, calling it “inspiring and great.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-23

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Henry Hunt, Governor of Puerto Rico, relates a dispute between the Catholic Church and municipal governments over ownership of churches and details possible judicial and legislative solutions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-16

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Telegram from William Henry Hunt to George B. Cortelyou

Governor Hunt would be delighted if Alice Roosevelt could extend her travels and visit Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-24

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Letter from William Henry Hunt to George B. Cortelyou

Governor Hunt thanks George B. Cortelyou for sending a photograph of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to accompany the one of President Roosevelt. He hopes that Alice Roosevelt will be able to visit them in Puerto Rico. Hunt just finished touring the island and everything is “moving along most satisfactorily.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-24

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949

Telegram from William Henry Hunt to George B.Cortelyou

The arrested person in question formally asked for help from Attorney General Knox. Governor Hunt conferred with Knox and will ask for the man’s release on nominal bail.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-11

Creator(s)

Hunt, William Henry, 1857-1949