Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from W. Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Emlen Roosevelt requests the help of “the secret agents of the government” in tracking down the history of Gertrude Beverly Motley. Motley has placed a large claim on the estate of Cornelius Roosevelt and Emlen believes that Motley was Cornelius’ mistress. She lived abroad in Paris for some time and Emlen Roosevelt wants President Roosevelt to look into her past life.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt encloses a pamphlet regarding the right of a cable company to land its cable without permission of the government. Attorney General Knox will also receive a copy. William Emlen Roosevelt also praises some comments that President Roosevelt made to the Chamber of Commerce.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-12

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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt encloses a letter regarding the inheritance tax on Cornelius Roosevelt’s estate. This is the final unsettled matter for the estate and Roosevelt hopes to conclude it as soon as possible. He requests that President Roosevelt authorize Roosevelt & Kebbe to represent him in order to make the matter more economical.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-12

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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt reports that his sons are doing well in school and that Ted Roosevelt’s eyes are improving. He mentions President Roosevelt’s recent bear hunting trip, which seems to be unsuccessful from a hunting standpoint, as well as the labor unrest. Emlen Roosevelt complains about the unions for keeping the necessities of life from people.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt is satisfied with the election results and approves of President Roosevelt’s handling of the trusts. However, he would like greater regulation of the “labor trust.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-05

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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt sends enclosures from Robert Barnwell Roosevelt and Mrs. Esh regarding a postal appointment in Illinois.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Emlen Roosevelt has heard that in a speech the Secretary of the Treasury announced that there would be a financial panic in a few months time. Roosevelt disagrees and thought that President Roosevelt should be aware of the speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-16

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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt encloses information concerning Sohnlein & Co.’s Rheingold wine controversy surrounding the christening of German Emperor Wilhelm II’s yacht, The Meteor, at Shooters Island in New York on February 15, 1902. Roosevelt is looking forward to seeing the family when they get to Oyster Bay, New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

A debate is underway about providing electric lights for Cove Neck Road, the location of President Roosevelt’s home, Sagamore Hill. Emlen Roosevelt is against the project. He believes the president of the light company wants lights for his house and that the running of electricity up Cove Neck, with the cost charged to property owners along the road, will save him part of the expense. The dogwood is in blossom at Oyster Bay. He enjoyed a recent visit from Anna Roosevelt Cowles and her family.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-14

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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Emlen Roosevelt has found the Rheingold wine and jewel case but it does not appear that the items were sent by the City of Milwaukee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-22

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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

The will of President Roosevelt’s uncle, Cornelius Roosevelt, has been settled. Emlen encloses $2,000, for which the President sent him a receipt. President Roosevelt should receive about $2,000 per year during the lives of the Mensings. This settlement should relieve the conflict with Mrs. Motley.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-19

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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Emlen Roosevelt is handling the estate of their uncle, Cornelius Roosevelt. His primary difficulty is with a Mrs. Motley who may have been the mistress of their cousin, also named Cornelius Roosevelt, and who believes she is owed $25,000. It has become a legal battle and Emlen believes the claim should be fought even though Mrs. Motley has excellent lawyers. He intends to make the matter so expensive for her to pursue that she will drop the demand. Emlen attended the funeral of Robert Roosevelt’s wife and he was thankful for the flowers sent by President and Edith Roosevelt. Frank Greene’s financial affairs are in bad shape.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

There will be a special meeting of the Broadway Improvement Company’s Board of Directors regarding the lease of the Domestic Building on March 17.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt cautions President Roosevelt about visiting Charleston, South Carolina at the risk of “receiving insult.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Telegram from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Roosevelt passed away last night.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

The funeral services were held for Cornelius Roosevelt this morning and the internment will be in a few days. Emlen Roosevelt has been unable to reach Andre Roosevelt, Cornelius’s son, who is in Texas. He is delighted that Ted Roosevelt is doing well.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Telegram from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt has an interview with Mr. Scrymser on Friday.  He can change the appointment if it interferes with something President Roosevelt needs him to do.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

One of Cornelius Roosevelt’s creditors has served a notice of appeal on “Uncle Corneel’s” estate case. As such, the money cannot be turned over to President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Emlen Roosevelt cannot turn over the money from “Uncle Corneel’s” estate until the time for appeal expires next week and he needs the signed receipt from his last letter.  He has given a letter of introduction to Oliver Cromwell, an old friend, whom he believes has social, not political, ambitions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt thanks President Roosevelt for arranging the letters of introduction for his acquaintances. He has been following the Schley matter but offers no advice. The will of Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt has been decided satisfactorily.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930