Letter from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of War Root expresses thanks for the photographs.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-24
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Report from Harry Sutterby to Trumbull Cary
Harry Sutterley testifies that the horse named Renown is sound.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-24
Letter from Francis H. Whitney to George B. Cortelyou
Francis H. Whitney is returning documents on behalf of the Postmaster-General.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-24
Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
There have been many complaints from Ecuadorian officials against Consul De Leon in relation to his drunkenness and violent temper. Minister Carbo of Ecuador encouraged the removal of De Leon. Secretary of State Hay had suggested De Leon be removed from office and was pleased when De Leon took a leave of absence and said that he would not return. However, De Leon is now complaining to his friends about his mistreatment and would like his record cleared on the State Department’s books. Hay has no problems with these records being destroyed.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Letter from John Ireland to George B. Cortelyou
Archbishop Ireland is attempting to set up an appointment with President Roosevelt. While he will be available on Friday or Saturday, he has to take the midnight Thursday train back for the funeral of Archbishop Corrigan.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Telegram from F. W. Lyon to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
F. W. Lyon asks Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt why work has stopped at Oyster Bay. C. R. Lyon & Son are attaching lightning rods to the house and barn. President Roosevelt himself gave the order for work to begin and it has been stopped.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt
Whitelaw Reid responds to President Roosevelt’s letter and will be able to come to the White House on May 26, unless otherwise directed.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Telegram from William D. Washburn to George B. Cortelyou
William D. Washburn would like President Roosevelt to hold on appointing a district attorney because he has information of which the president should be advised. Washburn wants a personal meeting with Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Letter from Owen Wister to Theodore Roosevelt
Owen Wister will be meeting with Gifford Pinchot about Wind River and would like to speak with President Roosevelt the same day.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Letter from Charles D. Walcott to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles D. Walcott believes he has found a site for the Carnegie Institution and is looking over the site with Secretary of War Elihu Root in the afternoon. Root, Secretary of State John Hay, and Carroll D. Wright all think highly of the site. The Board of Trustees will need to approve a final site.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Letter from M. J. Wood to George B. Cortelyou
M. J. Wood accepts President Roosevelt’s invitation to dinner on Thursday evening.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-07
Telegram from Charles F. De Mey to Luke E. Wright
Charles F. De Mey, President of the Board of Health for Pampanga Province in the Philippines, notes that the cemetery at Arayat is full but the local priest insists on continuing burials. De Mey wants to know if anyone has the authority to close the cemetery.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-08
Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay encloses Perry S. Heath’s reply to the inquiry regarding Mr. Van Morne.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-16
Telegram from Arthur W. Fergusson to Charles F. De Mey
Arthur W. Fergusson affirms that the Municipal Council has the right to prohibit the burial of the dead within centers of population, and the Municipal Board of Health has the power to abate nuisances endangering public health. Fergusson is responding to arguments by a local priest in the Philippines that burials should continue as before, even in a cemetery that is full.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-08
Summary of letter from Archibald McNichol Stevenson
Archibald McNichol Stevenson is concerned that the Republican Party is losing ground due to legislative failures and press coverage of atrocities in the Philippines. He wants the press to also cover the cruelties perpetuated on American soldiers.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-04
Letter from Elon Rouse Brown to Theodore Roosevelt
Elon Rouse Brown suggests battling the beef trust by adding an amendment to the Tariff Act. Swift executive action is needed to ensure that trusts are unable to unfairly increase prices without recourse. Brown suggests the ability to place items on the tariff-free list for a period of six months to cut the power of trusts.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-08
Letter from George Clinton to Chauncey Mitchell Depew
George Clinton asks Chauncey M. Depew to support his appointment to the international commission provided for in the Rivers and Harbors Bill. Clinton has had a sizable amount of support for this position and is acknowledging his desire for the job.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-08
Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Erdman’s application to be consul at Breslau, Germany has been put on file. Despite Mr. Cridler’s statements, the current incumbent at Breslau, Ernest A. Man, was appointed by William McKinley with the support of Charles Emory Smith.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-16
Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State Hay notes some upcoming vacancies in the diplomatic service that may allow positions to be found for Craig W. Wadsworth and Charles Richardson.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-16
Roosevelt in 1904
Charles Emory Smith commented on the 1904 presidential election and posited that Senator Hanna is the only Republican that could challenge President Roosevelt. However, Smith does not expect Hanna to be a candidate. Roosevelt is popular in Kansas but certain professional politicians may oppose his nomination.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04