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Paul Morton was glad to receive President Roosevelt’s letter regarding contributions even though he already knew Roosevelt’s position on the subject. Morton and his wife would be pleased to attend the Cabinet dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-25
Paul Morton requests that the President not consider him for appointment to an unidentified position, for the reason that another would be more well suited for the job.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-13
Paul Morton writes to President Roosevelt to inform Roosevelt that Morton will be in New York soon and will visit Roosevelt. Morton comments on trade union and organized labor issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-20
Paul Morton and his family are enjoying their holiday in Europe. Morton has been impressed with Europe’s intense farming, forestry, and good roads. He encloses a clipping from the London Times that may interest President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-11
Paul Morton informs President Roosevelt that he has talked to Lyons, who said that Roosevelt is about to try hunting in New Mexico. Morton offers to arrange a bear hunting trip in New Mexico and requests that the military transport to the Philippines remain based in San Francisco, rather than being moved to Seattle, unless it is in the best interests of the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-16
Paul Morton offers to set up a bear hunt for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-14
“I thank you very much for your message.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-28
Paul Morton encloses House Bill No. 10594 which enables land exchanges between the Santa Fe Pacific Railway Company and the government. He hopes that President Roosevelt will favor the bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-07
Paul Morton encloses a letter from Thomas Lyons who can offer a “first class bear hunt.” He hopes that President Roosevelt can join him for a hunt in April or May.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-07
Paul Morton has been pleased with President Roosevelt’s conduct since the attack on William McKinley and congratulates him on his succession to the presidency. In a postscript, Morton jokes about the dangers an anarchist would face if he tried and failed to assassinate Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
Paul Morton compliments Vice President Roosevelt on his conduct after the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Morton has written a letter of introduction for Robert Foerderer who has just been elected to Congress and is Roosevelt’s “kind of chap.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-12
Paul Morton recommends that Vice President Roosevelt keep a potential 1904 presidential campaign in the background. Roosevelt should have no antagonisms and no entangling alliances. Morton is prepared to help the campaign when the time is right.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-02