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William Holcombe Thomas has heard there will be an opening for the District Attorney in the Middle District of Alabama and asks Theodore Roosevelt to ask President William H. Taft to appoint Thomas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
William Holcombe Thomas congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his recent victory. Thomas believes this victory will improve the “moral tone” of the nation’s politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-27
William Holcombe Thomas sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the Times Editorial thinking he would like to see it and wishes Roosevelt all good fortune.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
William Holcombe Thomas informs Theodore Roosevelt of the discussion about Roosevelt that took place during the National Municipal League recently. Many wish for Roosevelt to lead the Republican Party again in 1912, rather than wait until 1916. There is also a desire for an international committee regarding the Russian government, which would include France, Germany, and Roosevelt as one representative of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
William Holcombe Thomas appreciates the kind letter Theodore Roosevelt sent him. Holcombe acknowledges he should have know Roosevelt was deluged with requests and if possible he will have someone write to him about himself as Roosevelt suggested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-18
William Holcombe Thomas praises Theodore Roosevelt for “raising the ideals and political morals” in the country. Thomas is glad to hear Henry L. Stimson has been selected for the cabinet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-13
William Holcombe Thomas greatly enjoyed seeing Theodore Roosevelt when he was in Birmingham, Alabama, and was pleased to hear Roosevelt’s speeches. He appreciated the kind references Roosevelt made to him in his addresses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-14
William Holcombe Thomas appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s hopeful and encouraging letter. He showed it to Judge Thomas Goode Jones, but he likely will not be selected for the position. However, Thomas has “no fear of the future” as he did no wrong.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
William Holcombe Thomas congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on the successful determination of Alonzo Bailey v State of Alabama, a case that Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte intervened in during 1908.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09-28
Thomas, William Holcombe, 1867-1945
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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