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Houghton, Mifflin and Company thanks Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen for his letter, which has led to the discovery of the prefaces of two biographies written by Theodore Roosevelt: Thomas Hart Benton and Gouvernor Morris. The prefaces had previously gone to the printers, who failed to report that they had received them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-05-16
Secretary of War Taft reports to President Roosevelt on labor negotiations with railroad employees working on the Panama Canal and isthmian railroad, touching on topics including pay schedules, sick pay, and overtime compensation. Taft recommends keeping the compensation and benefits package with which the workers were first recruited, but disagrees with some of their newer demands. Conditions are improving at the canal, including better living quarters, a lower rate of disease among workers, increased amusement options, and travel to the United States becoming easier. Taft attaches an account of the relevant hearings with labor and committee men.
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1907-04-07
Captain Frederick Muller records the charges he believes are appropriate for Private Fred M. Merritt, who refused to follow the orders of Corporal Frank T. Quier.
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1898-05-16
Henry D. Martin writes to ask Colonel Roosevelt for a discharge due to a severe lung condition.
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1898-05-20
John Burroughs enjoyed Ted Roosevelt’s visit and was impressed with his proficiency at climbing trees. He wishes Roosevelt would come back during eagle season.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-05-25
Examiner Finch reports to Attorney General Griggs on charges made by former Deputy Marshal Samuel C. Samuels against United States Marshal for Alabama Leander J. Bryan and his deputies. Finch finds that on a prisoner transport, Ernest H. E. Warren used reduced rail fares instead of first class and pocketed the extra money. When Samuels reported the fraud, he was dismissed and replaced by a Deputy Marshal who was complicit in the fraud. Finch also finds that over $600 had been deposited in the accounts of Ernest H. E. Warren’s real estate firm, Warren & Stuart. Warren was the Marshal’s son-in-law. Finch recommends the immediate dismissal of the Marshal and the Deputy Marshals who participated in the fraud.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-05-25
William C. Morris illustrates Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s attempts to derail Secretary of War William H. Taft’s “boom”, or his plans to run for President in the next election.
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1907-03-28
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt purchased two mutton chops, two scrambled eggs, one potato salad, four glasses of milk, and two cups of coffee from the Metropolitan Club Restaurant for a total of $1.70.
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1898-04-09
The dispatch, which was printed in a variety of Associated Press newspapers on May 30 and May 31, 1898, reveals that American warships have located and trapped the Spanish fleet in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The Americans have also captured a coal ship meant for the Spanish fleet. The dispatch also reports that the temperature is 110 degrees in the shade, and that the American warships involved include the Brooklyn, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, Marblehead, and Vixen.
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1898-05-29
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1900-12-05
Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909
Rough Rider Dillwyn M. Bell writes to Judge Thomas about the heroism of his son John R. Thomas, who is also a Rough Rider. Thomas fought bravely even after he was wounded. Bell tells Thomas that he is now the father of the whole regiment, and that he would like to see him in Chicago when he is back from Cuba.
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1898-07-30
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1900-12-05
Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909
William T. O’Neil encourages Theodore Roosevelt to remain true to himself and his ideas as he campaigns for the Governorship of New York. O’Neil believes Roosevelt is one of the unique people who are able to “win the world” through their originality. The people who have come to see Roosevelt do so because of who he is and what he stands for, and approve of how he is conducting himself. O’Neil hopes he will not change himself unduly to fit the advice of advisors, regardless of how well-meaning the advice is.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-10-21
An appeal from Philip S. Bevenly to Theodore Roosevelt for funds to help reduce the debt of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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1898-12-14
George Bird Grinnell has read with great pleasure Theodore Roosevelt’s article on the Rough Riders in the February Scribners. The article is “very vivid and full of life.” The work done by the Rough Riders “will be remembered long after most of us are under the ground.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-02-16
Governor Roosevelt’s military secretary confirms receipt of Low’s letter while Roosevelt is on his annual vacation.
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1899-08-01
James Franklin Bell and George F. Becker provide their opinion on the progress of the Philippine-American War to Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana. Bell and Becker are dismissive of Filipino independence and advocate “vigorous military action” to “conquer the Insurgent forces.”
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1899-08-01
Herman Henry Kohlsaat, an employee of the Chicago Times-Herald, encloses “two editions on your friend Wood,” presumably Leonard Wood, and suggests Governor Roosevelt might like to forward them on to Wood.
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1899-08-01
Receipt for $31.95 with dates from February 10 to July 8.
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1899-08-01