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S. 3521 in the Senate of the United States

A bill to enlarge the jurisdiction and powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-04

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to George B. Cortelyou

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw accepts the invitation to dine with President Roosevelt on Friday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-04

Letter from W. Sloan Simpson to Theodore Roosevelt

W. Sloan Simpson will accept President Roosevelt’s invitation if he travels East. Simpson has heard that Hal Sayre was killed at Roswell, New Mexico, while visiting Dave Goodrich.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-04

Extract from a letter from Carl S. Smith, of Hilo, dated Feb. 4, 1902

Carl S. Smith attests to George Robert Carter’s outstanding character in business, politics, and personal conduct.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-04

Letter from Littleton Waller Tazewell Waller to Robert John Wynne

Major Waller defends his actions and success in the Philippines. The accusations against him brought by “swivel chair” officials have convinced him that it is time to return home. Waller is not interested in serving as Commandant of the Marine Corps but is willing to end his life “in some far field.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-04

Telegram from George von Lengerke Meyer to William Loeb

George von Lengerke Meyer informs William Loeb of the assassination of a Russian chief of police.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-11

Republicans meet in St. Augustine

The Florida Republican State Convention met in St. Augustine and a temporary organization was created. Henry S. Chubb, chairman of the State Central Committee, made a short speech endorsing President Roosevelt and his administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-23

Letter from James H. Eckels to Theodore Roosevelt

James H. Eckels introduces I. K. Friedman, a writer from Michigan, to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Stuyvesant Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Stuyvesant Fish has met with Paul Morton and the Commissioners but has not heard back from them regarding the requested work.  A. J. Cassatt is willing to attend a conference but doubts that anything can be accomplished as his views are diametrically opposed to those held by Fish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from James S. Groves to Theodore Roosevelt

James S. Groves has purchased a property in southern Georgia known as “Cedar Hill,” which was once owned by President Roosevelt’s ancestors. Groves describes the property and offers to provide Roosevelt with a tour when he travels to Charleston, South Carolina.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Edward Everett Hale to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward Everett Hale thanks President Roosevelt for his letter. The President had expressed his concern about Hale heading a petition against the upbuilding of the Navy. Hale responds that the President will get his Navy, but the American people are not in such a hurry as “you young bloods” are in.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from E. P. Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

E. P. Hanna sends a table and “desultory deductions” from the original report.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Henry C. Payne to Theodore Roosevelt

Postmaster General Payne supports keeping Mr. Bingham as Collector of Internal Revenue in Alabama but would like to speak with President Roosevelt before reaching a final conclusion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Telegram from J. Adrian Post to George B. Cortelyou

J. Adrian Post has received the communication and will write fully.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Douglas Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, and Theodore Douglas Robinson will be on the government tug to view the launching of Emperor William II’s yacht.  Theodore Robinson will also be writing in hopes of attending the coronation of King Edward VII.  Robinson is unsure of the political aspects of Alice Roosevelt officially attending the coronation and believes this will be unpopular in the South and West.  He suggests George R. Read for government real estate purchases in New York City and has invested some of President Roosevelt’s money in securities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from William Cary Sanger to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Secretary of War Sanger encloses a letter from Colonel J. H. Woodard.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Benjamin F. Tracy to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin F. Tracy argues that the question of command was involved in the question submitted to the court of inquiry regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.  He also defends Admiral Dewey’s right to express an opinion on the question.  Tracy believes that under the circumstances command must devolve to the next ranking officer as a fleet can never be without a commander.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Kiliaen Van Rensselaer to Leslie M. Shaw

Kiliaen Van Rensselaer supports examining passengers’ baggage at the docks and believes that “rich people who travel abroad” should pay duties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Letter from Charles E. Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Captain Clark returns the statement, with his notes, regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba and hopes that the correct opinion prevails. He offers further information regarding USS Oregon, which Clark commanded during the battle.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-06

Letter from Robley D. Evans to Theodore Roosevelt

Rear Admiral Evans encloses his corrected statement regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-06