Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb
Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt requests that William Loeb hand the enclosed letter to the president.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
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Letter from William Henry Hunt to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Hunt responds to a letter from Bishop Blenk concerning a conflict between the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican government.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
Letter from Francis E. Leupp to Theodore Roosevelt
Francis E. Leupp requests clarification as to whether President Roosevelt’s first ancestor in the United States spelled his name as “Klass” or “Klaas.” Leupp is preparing proofs for his book The Man Roosevelt: A Portrait Sketch.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
The Philadelphia Record
Partial page of The Philadelphia Record dated December 20, 1903, containing multiple small news stories.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-20
Letter from Chase S. Osborn to Theodore Roosevelt
Chase S. Osborn informs President Roosevelt that he “heartily approves” of Roosevelt’s policies. Osborn has urged his Republican friends who doubt Roosevelt to read Roosevelt’s book, American Ideals. He believes that millions are misinformed about Roosevelt because they know nothing of his “manhood,” “citizenship,” and “character.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to William Loeb
Senator Platt encloses resolutions adopted by the Seneca County Convention endorsing the Roosevelt administration.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
Letter from Frank Hall Scott to Theodore Roosevelt
Frank Hall Scott writes concerning arrangements for the Italian translation of President Roosevelt’s book A Strenuous Life.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
Letter from Nevada N. Stranahan to Theodore Roosevelt
John A. Sleicher, editor of Leslie’s Weekly, says to not invite the Blacks at this time. Adds that “the situation is progressing.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
Report from William H. Turner to Joseph Bullock Coghlan
Commander Turner provides a report on the operations of the USS Atlanta to Rear Admiral Coghlan. He specifically reports on the execution of orders given by Coghlan.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
Letter from Louise Adriana Wood to Theodore Roosevelt
Wood encloses a letter from Mr. Fletcher and asks permission to send President Roosevelt another document.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
Letter from Eugene F. Ware to Theodore Roosevelt
Eugene F. Ware encloses an article appearing in the Iowa Daily Register favorable to Roosevelt’s administration.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-16
The president’s embarrassment
Newspaper article faulting President Roosevelt for not taking any action regarding the Conrad-Bonaparte report on the postal scandals.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12
Letter from Lawrence F. Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt
Lawrence F. Abbott of the Outlook magazine writes to President Roosevelt with a list of the alleged scandals connected to General Leonard Wood. He then lays out a rebuttal to prove Wood’s innocence. Abbott would like to publish those points to restore Wood’s integrity, but cannot do so unless the president vouches for Wood or provides documentary proof, both of which Abbott asks Roosevelt to provide.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-17
The president’s latest indiscretion
Pages three and four of the December 5, 1903, edition of The Pilot with the article “The president’s latest indiscretion” highlighted. The article satirizes the angry reaction to President Roosevelt hosting several Montana labor leaders at the White House.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-05
Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt
Upon hearing that President Roosevelt has appointed John Charles Black as Civil Service Commissioner, Commissioner Cooley recommends that Black be made President of the Commission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-17
Letter from Harry S. Edwards to Theodore Roosevelt
Macon Postmaster Edwards expresses concern about his candidacy as Georgia Delegate-at-Large to the Republican National Convention and discusses political issues in Georgia.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-17
Letter from Elisha Ely Garrison to Theodore Roosevelt
Elisha Ely Garrison wishes to talk with Theodore Roosevelt concerning “the work” that he had recently suggested and wants to undertake.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-17
Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Hanna reports that he is ill with the grippe and will be remaining home under the doctor’s orders in hopes that he will be recovered sufficiently to attend the National Civic Federation meeting that evening.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-17
Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Knox says nothing can be done by federal authorities in the polygamy case of Heber J. Grant, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Knox encloses newspaper clippings indicating that state authorities are taking steps to capture and prosecute Grant.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-17
Letter from Oscar Malmros to Joseph Bullock Coghlan
Oscar Malmros encloses orders issued by Daniel Ortiz. He mentions French steamer SS Fournel not having any supplies for Colombian troops.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-17