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Former First Lady Francis Folsom Cleveland is looking for an edition of Dante that might have been left in the White House and is returning the book that was sent previously as it was the incorrect volume. She thanks President Roosevelt for looking into the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-12
Attorney General Davies writes that the Roosevelt administration is very popular in New York State and that he hopes President Roosevelt will invite Senator Frederick Seymour Gibbs to Oyster Bay.
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1902-07-12
Secretary of State Hay informs President Roosevelt that he has received assurances from Russia that it does not seek exclusive mining rights in Manchuria. Hay is continuing his work on the Colombian treaty.
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1902-07-12
Partial newspaper article reviewing the changing patterns of immigration and supporting the government’s handling of the large number of immigrants.
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1902-08
Archbishop Ireland hopes the “friars matter” can be concluded satisfactorily for both sides.
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1902-07-12
Josephine Shaw Lowell plans to help Miss Taylor bring her case before the courts because her removal sets a dangerous precedent against freedom of speech.
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1902-07-12
Newspaper article praising President Roosevelt for supporting District Attorney William Michael Byrne through political infighting and press attacks.
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1903-02-07
Senator McMillan’s constituents are distressed over high tariffs and McMillan wants the Republicans to make changes or they might have a political revolution on their hands.
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1902-07-12
Francis C. Travers was pleased with the administration’s reaction to the false complaints regarding teaching in the Philippines.
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1902-07-12
Mary Hope West goes over several charges of misconduct against school board members Gen. Harries and Ida G. Meyers. West has perfect confidence in Harries and Meyers.
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1902-07-12
The Catholics of Grand Rapids are upset over the treatment of their fellow Catholics in the Philippines.
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1902-07-13
Secretary of War Root writes to Governor General of the Philippines Taft, who is in Rome. Root acknowledges the Vatican’s willingness to withdraw the friars currently in the Islands and replace them with religious of other nationalities who will be devoted to spiritual ministry and will refrain from involvement in matters pertaining to civil authority. This voluntary withdrawal is a good outcome, and Root thanks Taft for helping to bring it about. He also discusses the timing and terms of the sale of the lands owned by the friars, as well as the payment of rent or damages related to properties that have been occupied by American troops.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-14
John Edward Redmond received a letter from President Roosevelt thanking Redmond for the shamrocks and stating that he is reading Lady Gregory’s translation of Cuchulain of Miurmethue (sic).
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1903-06
Envelope addressed to President Roosevelt sent by Macmillan & Co.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Ambassador Mayor des Planches sends information regarding performances of Italian cavalry that President Roosevelt requested.
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1902-07-14
Secretary of State Hay is working on the Alaskan boundary issue and suggests the treaty of 1825 be interpreted by a tribunal of six. Hay believes any ruling would favor the United States.
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1902-07-14
Paul Morton offers to set up a bear hunt for President Roosevelt.
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1902-07-14
Senator Platt would like to see President Roosevelt before he leaves for the West.
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1902-07-14
John St. Loe Strachey sends a letter from the aide-de-camp of the Governor of Cape Colony, which is the best information he can provide as to the treatment of the Cape Rebels.
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1902-07-14
The Municipal Council of Lilio has levied a tax on the ringing of church bells. Such a tax is in excess of their municipal authority as there is no law against the ringing of church bells in the municipal code. The Municipal Council of Lilio should be informed as soon as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-14