Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-06-09

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-06-04

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-04-16

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-29

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-26

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-05

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-04

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-02-05

Creator(s)

Travers, Francis C., 1849-1905

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Francis C. Travers urges William Loeb to hold the date of March 17, 1905, for President Roosevelt to attend the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick dinner in New York City. If Roosevelt wishes another dinner in February, Travers is happy to oblige, but the date of March 17 cannot be changed for this event. Travers asks Loeb whether Roosevelt would like others invited to the dinner.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-27

Francis C. Travers is pleased with the appointment of General O’Brien as secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-16

Francis C. Travers wishes President Roosevelt health and strength “to continue the contest for right” against political corruption and shares the encouragement of the people of New York due to his efforts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-01

Francis C. Travers writes to President Roosevelt comparing the revolution and unrest in Russia with the coal strike with which Roosevelt had to deal. Travers praises Roosevelt’s handling of the affair, but also says that he must also be willing to handle the trusts. Roosevelt has always been the champion of all the people, and his victory in the election of 1904 showed their confidence in him. Travers is afraid the trouble in Russia might spread in Europe.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-23

Francis C. Travers thanks President Roosevelt for his appointment of Thomas W. Hynes and is sure he will not regret it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-10

Francis C. Travers has met with Major Byrne and feels there is an opportunity for reconciliation between the two sides of the interstate commerce issue. He encourages President Roosevelt to arrange a meeting with Byrne.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-18

Francis C. Travers encloses a letter from a man named Basker who, he says, wishes to be made purchasing agent. Travis advises William Loeb, “If we have to decide let it be [Andersen]. [H]e is worth 100 of this one.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-17

Francis C. Travers recommends Thomas W. Hynes be given a position on the Philippine Commission.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-10

Francis C. Travers argues that claims of President Roosevelt’s Annual Message having a negative effect on the stock market are false. Travers wants Roosevelt to go ahead with his plans for the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-08

Francis C. Travers is effusive in his praise for President Roosevelt’s Annual Message.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-07

Francis C. Travers forwards a letter from Colonel Edward L. Duffy about the dinner President Roosevelt will be attending for the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick. Travers has enclosed a newspaper clipping, too. Travers is pleased with the appointment of Robert John Wynne as Postmaster General. He is also pleased about the appointment of William R. Willcox as Postmaster of New York City.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-05

Francis C. Travers comments on suggested nominees for diplomatic positions. He is particularly concerned about T. St. John Gaffney believing he is to be Minister to Portugal and asks William Loeb whether he ought to write to President Roosevelt about it. In a postscript, Travers encourages Loeb to read the New York Times article about Postmaster General Robert John Wynne.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-04