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A circular from the Transvaal League is being prepared which will request that President Roosevelt put a stop to the shipment of horses from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the British. The circular does not have Wilhelm Snyman’s support. He hopes to discuss the matter personally with Roosevelt.
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1901-10-15
Judge Thomas does not believe he can be of any help as his judicial duties prevent a “careful pursuit of local affairs.”
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1901-10-15
These are several pages from the draft of a speech by John A. Kasson, wherein he discusses the necessity of reciprocity in economic relations with other nations, namely regarding tariffs and treaties.
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1901-10
Anna Roosevelt Cowles appreciates the trouble President Roosevelt is taking to come visit her. Her neighbors are “in a flutter of excitement” and offering services during his stay. She outlines plans for the day, including a “beautiful tramp” with Alice if the weather is good and a quiet evening for them to visit.
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1901-10-16
Le Roy Armstrong and Charles Eugene Banks enclose portions of their book, Theodore Roosevelt, A Typical American, and hope that President Roosevelt approves of the work.
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1901-10-16
Armstrong, Le Roy, 1854-1927; Banks, Charles Eugene, 1852-1932
The State Department has no evidence that the Italian government objects to Consul Cuneo and his consulship has been officially recognized by Italy. Cuneo is a native of Italy but speaks Italian “imperfectly” which is an issue as he deals primarily with Italians.
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1901-10-16
Nicholas Murray Butler has received and will be returning the two letters. He believes that “Young Weber” could be useful to President Roosevelt as a possible replacement for Mr. Fitchie.
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1901-10-16
McCoskry Butt believes that British soldiers are too dependent on their officers and that British officers are on par with the National Guard of the United States.
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1901-10-16
Henry Bainbridge Chapin would be pleased to dine with President Roosevelt and suggests November 2. Roosevelt has no stronger supporters then the “old ’80 crowd.”
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1901-10-16
Invoice of cigars, alcohol, and food purchased by President Roosevelt from the estate of William McKinley.
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1901-10-16
At a meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League, William Dudley Foulke laid out what the league should expect, and not expect, from the Roosevelt administration. The league is very supportive of President Roosevelt.
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1901-10-16
Frederick William Holls agrees to call at the White House on Friday evening. Holls is hosting Fedor Fedorovich Martens, an international lawyer and councilor for the Russian department of foreign affairs. He hopes President Roosevelt can meet with Martens on Saturday as Martens would like to discuss the American sugar dispute with Russia. Holls hopes Roosevelt can also meet with Dr. von Scheele, the Lutheran Bishop of Wisby, Sweden.
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1901-10-16
Sanford M. Keltner supports President Roosevelt and encloses an editorial.
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1901-10-16
Gerrit J. Kollen appreciates being consulted regarding vacant chaplaincies and is glad that a Dutch Reformed minister will be appointed. He will consider the potential candidates and report back to President Roosevelt in December.
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1901-10-16
John J. McCook believes that the United States is in a position to “dominate the American continent.” The country’s growing power will help “compel peace” and may even lead to expanded borders under the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-10-16
George S. Terry and Cornelius Newton Bliss request that members of the Union League Club contribute to the municipal campaign in order to “insure an honest administration of the affairs of the City of New York.”
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1901-10-16
Bliss, Cornelius Newton, 1833-1911; Terry, George S., 1845-1911
The Robinsons are hosting a large group on Friday so Douglas Robinson cannot accept President Roosevelt’s invitation unless there is a compelling reason for him to be present. Many people have contacted Robinson requesting help from Roosevelt, and Robinson generally turns them away. However, he encloses letters from T. Lloyd Owens and John Gill.
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1901-10-16
William Cary Sanger suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Colonel J. H. Woodard of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Woodard will soon be visiting Washington, D.C.
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1901-10-16
During the 1896 election, Edward J. Vattmann carried out a successful “political education” program directed at Catholics. Since the nation’s foreign possessions will likely be the “basis of future attacks,” Vattmann requested, and was granted, permission to visit and report on conditions in these areas. As ordered, Vattmann will be in Washington, D.C., soon and requests to meet with George B. Cortelyou.
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1901-10-16
Booker T. Washington accepts President Roosevelt’s invitation to dinner.
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1901-10-16