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It has been suggested that Senators William B. Allison and Nelson W. Aldrich attend tomorrow’s meeting. Secretary of War Root would like President Roosevelt to read Crosby Stuart Noyes’s article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
Superintendent Atkinson asks the recipient to respond with detailed population data, especially relating to the school-age population, on behalf of the Department of Public Instruction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
Nicholas Murray Butler believes that James R. Sheffield will be a suitable fire commissioner and proposes John E. Eustis as commissioner of immigration at the Port of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
Cardinal Gibbons approves of sending representation to the Vatican in order to discuss “Philippine questions.”
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1901-12-10
Murat Halstead needs more information about the Roosevelt family for his “prosaic publisher.”
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1901-12-10
Frederick William Holls believes that James R. Sheffield would be ideal for the appointment and suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Sheffield soon. Mr. Duer also hopes that Sheffield accepts the appointment. Duer could likely be influenced to accept the appointment if Sheffield declines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
To ease his conscience, William Lee Howard confesses to eating the “wine and delicacies” that President Roosevelt brought to Charles Ware while Ware was severely ill during the early 1880s.
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1901-12-10
S. Osgood Pell & Company has a client that is looking for a home to rent on the north shore of Long Island. They would like to know if President Roosevelt is interested in renting or selling his home.
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1901-12-10
Special Immigrant Inspector Robert Watchorn has investigated “the matter at Buffalo” and the report will be complete soon. The report will show that John R. De Barry has “stirred up all this commotion himself” and Commissioner General Powderly recommends De Barry’s removal from office. The investigation at Ellis Island has shown poor management by Assistant Commissioner Edward F. McSweeney with immigrants being “ill-fed, ill-treated, and robbed.” McSweeney has been protected by the civil service and influential friends. Powderly hopes that President Roosevelt will reserve judgment about McSweeney until the report has been completed.
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1901-12-10
William Hayes Ward interviewed Archbishop Ireland and discussed Philippine matters. He sympathizes with Ireland’s views and aims. Ward supports an arrangement that will allow the United States to purchase the land held by the friars, including negotiations with the Vatican.
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1901-12-10
George Gunton believes that President Roosevelt’s response to the “impudent” conduct of Lemuel Ely Quigg affirms the faith the American people have in him. Roosevelt’s actions shows that “merit will be recognized and machine threats be impotent.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14
George Gunton encloses a communication for President Roosevelt as Gunton does not want an honest official to be forced out of office by “political crooks.”
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1901-12-11
Jules Boeufve of the French embassy called regarding the document Maurice Hutin wanted placed before Congress. President Roosevelt responded that nothing had been promised to Hutin.
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1901-12-13
Abner McKinley encourages the appointment of Hermanus Ludwig Baer to the Board of United States General Appraisers.
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1901-12-11
Henry Loomis Nelson encloses a letter from Donelson Caffery that may interest President Roosevelt.
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1901-12-11
Wesley M. Oler reviews the candidates for various appointments in Maryland.
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1901-12-11
Commissioner General Powderly is unsure how trade with China would be affected by closing the ports of entry along the Canadian border to “Chinese persons.” Many Chinese laborers travel to Vancouver, Canada, and then seek entry, including smuggling, into the United States. He doubts that trade would be affected any more then the Chinese exclusion laws affect trade.
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1901-12-11
Charles Erskine Scott Wood is traveling to Washington, D.C., and will be available to meet with President Roosevelt. Erskine Scott Wood (Charles’s son) is in poor health and failed to inform Roosevelt that he would not be able to visit Oyster Bay, New York. Erskine is in Phoenix, Arizona, with his mother and his health is improving.
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1901-12-11
Charles S. Gleed denies disparaging William Allen White. He considers White to be a friend. However, White is supporting Cyrus Leland and opposing Richard C. Kerens based on the opinions of his friends and not personal acquaintance. Gleed knows that Leland will conduct his office well and without scandal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-13
Invitation to the wedding of Augusta Altman and Harry Evans to take place on December 22, 1901, at the Pine Street Synagogue in Buffalo, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-22