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James Russell Parsons requests an interview with President Roosevelt to discuss, in person, the Mexican offer.
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1904-03-31
James Russell Parsons writes President Roosevelt to discuss which possible diplomatic position he will accept either in Ecuador or in Mexico City.
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1904-03-14
James Russell Parsons is ready to sever his official connection with educational work in Albany, New York. Though it has been a difficult struggle, he is satisfied with the work he did to amend the recent New York Education Bill.
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1904-02-29
James Russell Parsons discusses efforts to defeat the passage of the Lewis Bill with President Roosevelt.
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1904-02-05
James Russell Parsons explains the current educational debates in New York State, saying much of the current fight has been spurred on by Nicholas Murray Butler.
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1904-01-26
James Russell Parsons discusses legislation concerning revamping the education system in New York state.
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1904-01-18
James Russell Parsons discusses political issues surrounding the proposed reorganization of New York’s educational system.
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1904-01-12
James Russell Parsons discusses the plans of Charles Rufus Skinner, New York State superintendent of public instruction, to reorganize New York’s educational system. While Skinner’s plan for unification might have negative consequences, Parsons believes it has the potential to reduce friction between departments and increase efficiency.
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1904-01-08
James Russell Parsons describes the New York State Library and makes arguments in favor of a new library building.
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1904-01
James Russell Parsons warns that if Republicans fail to deal adequately with issues surrounding education in New York the Democrats may win the state in the next election. He argues that pursuing “unification”, to protect the schools from political interference, is necessary to placate Catholics and Jews who are irritated over the reopening of the question of Bible reading in public schools.
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1903-02-15
James Russell Parsons warns that the educational affairs of New York are serious. He has heard that some wish to reorganize the education system of the state along political lines. He considers Governor Odell’s non-committal attitude to be a large part of the problem.
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1903-02-10
James Russell Parsons expresses relief at hearing Ted Roosevelt’s condition has improved and hopes that the worst is over.
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1902-02-11
The University of the State of New York needs a new library and museum building. Governor Odell promised to take up the matter next year, but James Russell Parsons believes that if the university can acquire the funding to construct the building then the state will increase its support and cover maintenance.
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1901-12-14
James Russell Parsons sympathizes with the ordeal President Roosevelt is passing through. Roosevelt has the support and confidence of the public.
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1901-09-18
James Russell Parsons regrets that his answer could not be more satisfactory. He was anxious about the health of Alice and Quentin Roosevelt but was pleased that their illnesses were “serious only in the newspapers.” Parsons is glad to hear that President McKinley is doing well after the attempted assassination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10