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Ralph W. Tyler shares a copy of his annual report with Theodore Roosevelt. He expresses appreciation for the opportunity to serve as one of Roosevelt’s African American appointees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-06
Ralph W. Tyler updates Frank Harper on the case of W. B. Joerger, a deceased Navy seaman. His mother was not paid six months gratuity because he did not die in the line of duty. However, a small balance of his pay was due to her, which will be paid as soon as she returns the blank form that was just sent to her.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-11
Ralph W. Tyler introduces William Loeb to Alexander H. Martin, Thomas W. Fleming and Nahum D. Brascher, members of the Attucks Club of Cleveland, Ohio. Martin, Fleming and Brascher have been chosen to present resolutions adopted by the “Colored citizens of Cleveland” endorsing the president. Tyler believes it will be well received if they are allowed to hand the resolutions to Roosevelt personally.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-03
Ralph W. Tyler submits a matter to William Loeb to judge whether or not it should be brought to President Roosevelt’s attention. Tyler doubts that Roosevelt could do anything in the matter, but is not sure whether he should be notified about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-06
Ralph W. Tyler advises President Roosevelt that William D. Brickell has spoken with Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, who is prepared to stop his opposition to Roosevelt’s appointment as long as Judge John J. Adams, the man Foraker nominated, gets recognition somewhere. Tyler encloses a letter from Brickell for Roosevelt’s information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-06