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Roosevelt, James Alfred, 1885-1919

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Letter from James Alfred Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Alfred Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

James Alfred Roosevelt writes President Roosevelt about a man he knows who would like to take a position as counsel. Roosevelt does not know him well enough to make a personal recommendation but believes he would work for the good of the service. He also describes the political situation in Seattle, where the people are all for Secretary of War William H. Taft.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, James Alfred, 1885-1919

Letter from James Alfred Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Alfred Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

James Alfred Roosevelt recommends Edward R. Gunby of Tampa, Florida, for appointment to the federal judgeship there. Roosevelt describes Gunby’s qualifications and characteristics to his cousin, President Roosevelt. Roosevelt is taking an interest in local Tampa politics as “an outsider.” Roosevelt tells people who ask about a third term for President Roosevelt that he thinks the president will not run again.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, James Alfred, 1885-1919