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Richard Welling asks Theodore Roosevelt to attend as presiding officer at an event marked in the enclosed program.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Richard Welling asks Theodore Roosevelt to include a quote from William R. George in an article Roosevelt is writing about George Junior Republic. George compares his Junior Republic to self-government in schools and is glad to connect with the School Citizens Committee. Welling further explains that both organizations help students develop character and build social consciousness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-27
Richard Welling sends Theodore Roosevelt a circular reminding him of the school citizenship program, an educational movement he once endorsed. He invites Roosevelt to attend the City Club’s meeting on January 21 to learn about the practical implementation of the program.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-29
Richard Welling has been charged with contacting New York members of Harvard’s class of 1880, and so reminds President Roosevelt to send his check to Francis Lee Higginson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-18
Richard Welling is traveling across Russia after a tour of the Philippines. He encourages President Roosevelt to appoint a consul for Newchwang (Yingkou) as it appears that Consul Miller will not be returning. A consul is needed to deter the Russians from sending troops under the pretense of quelling disorder.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-14
Richard Welling explains why he did not sign the enclosed article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-23
Richard Welling vents his frustrations with the latest campaign. Many committee members lack enthusiasm and Welling is concerned about defections to the Democratic Party. Welling proposes condensing the meeting schedule.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-04