Your TR Source
Charles Laurie McCawley expresses deep regret that President Roosevelt is leaving public office, and sends a set of razors which McCawley hopes will be useful to Roosevelt in Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-01
Charles Laurie McCawley, of the Quartermaster’s Office of the U.S. Marine Corps, sends President Roosevelt two coats and four pairs of pants, which Roosevelt had requested. The items are made of two different types of material, as the standard materials for officers’ clothing has changed. If Roosevelt does not like the new material and prefers the old, McCawley asks that he return the new items, and he will have replacements and alterations made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-12
Charles Laurie McCawley heartily thanks President Roosevelt for his warm congratulations; he and his wife, Sarah Helen McCawley, appreciate his wishes for their happiness. McCawley thinks that Captain McCoy is “a most excellent” choice to fill his position and will do anything he can to assist McCoy in his new duties once he returns from sick leave. McCawley profusely thanks Roosevelt and his wife Edith for their kindness and friendship during his service at the White House. Mrs. McCawley echoes these thanks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-20
In response to President Roosevelt’s wish that he find out the availability of General Fitzhugh Lee’s two sons, Charles Laurie McCawley suggests to Benjamin F. Barnes that it would be best if he could talk to them in person rather than by correspondence. McCawley hopes that Barnes can postpone the visit until after he returns to Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-02
Major McCawley informs President Roosevelt that there are no grandsons of Robert E. Lee in the army, but two great-nephews of Lee are serving. McCawley asks whether he should inquire about the young men’s qualifications for duty at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-27
Charles Laurie McCawley received President Roosevelt’s letter, is investigating the matter, and will respond in writing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-27