Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-06-29

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-06-24

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Governor Beekman provides evidence to the claims made in support of Judge Willis Sweet by Frederick L. Cornwell. Referring to statements provided by two members of the Executive Council in Puerto Rico, Beekman concludes Sweet (1) was known to be intoxicated during the last legislative session and at other times; (2) did borrow money from his subordinates, though it was not because other department heads reneged on an agreement to purchase the San Juan News; and (3) worked on at least two occasions to oppose the Roosevelt administration’s policies in Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-31

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Winthrop and his wife Melza Riggs Wood Winthrop were distressed to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s horse-riding accident. They are glad to hear she is recovering. Winthrop is sure Theodore Roosevelt was anxious. He recalls the pleasant time spent in the “Tennis Cabinet,” although playing tennis, especially with Ambassador J. J. Jusserand, reminds him of the White House court. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-12

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Acting Secretary of the Navy Winthrop informs Thomas N. Phillips that the Naval Retiring Board found him unfit for active service. President William H. Taft has approved the Board’s findings and directed Phillips be transferred to the Retired List of Officers of the Navy. W. A. Marshall and C. T. Hibbett endorse the item, and Phillips certifies it as true.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-21

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Winthrop sends William Loeb a receipt for President Roosevelt’s contribution of $500 to be applied through the Red Cross to relief efforts of the earthquake which recently struck Italy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-02

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop states he is returning to Washington, D.C., and asks William H. Taft to wait on appointing a successor for the United States District Judge of Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-21

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop is coming to Washington, D.C., to speak with Secretary of War Taft and President Theodore Roosevelt about the potential vacancy of the United States District Court Judge of Puerto Rico. Winthrop states the court has influence over the Puerto Rican lawyers and needs a younger judge to fill the role.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-21

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop tells Theodore Roosevelt he has several candidates in mind for the position of United States District Judge of Puerto Rico. Winthrop states the district court system in Puerto Rico is “peculiar.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-23

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Governor Winthrop writes to Secretary of War Taft, most likely in regards to the appropriations in Congress to purchase a wedding present for Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-09

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Governor Winthrop writes to Secretary of War Taft to say that the election proceedings in Puerto Rico are exciting and should indicate to Washington, D.C., that “the administration is unfair, partial, and gorging on dishonesty.” He goes on to describe the politics and fighting in the country leading up to the elections.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-10

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop thanks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter concerning his appointment to a position. Winthrop informs the President that the first Republican Convention in the Philippines instructed delegates to vote for him in the Republican National Convention. Winthrop mentions that John Thomas McDonough is one of the delegates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-16

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop accepts his appointment by President Roosevelt as Governor of Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-20

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop relays that he will meet with Governor General of the Philippines William H. Taft, who is sailing for San Fransisco on “the Korea.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-29

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop requests that the copy of the letter President Roosevelt wrote to Governor Taft regarding Winthrop’s appointment be sent to Robert Winthrop.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-22

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Beekman Winthrop writes to President Roosevelt to accept the commission to the Philippines. Winthrop sends his regards to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-29

Creator(s)

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940