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John W. Cary believes that Vice President Roosevelt will oppose Senator Hanna dictating federal patronage. He encloses information on his effort to secure a position against Hanna’s recommendation that required the intervention of President McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
T. C. Coleman requests the name of the guide Vice President Roosevelt used in Colorado last fall. This spring, Coleman was in British Columbia and failed in his hunt for a grizzly bear. He hopes to use the guide’s dogs in another hunt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
S. Denison is on assignment in Connecticut and Collier’s Weekly has instructed him to get a statement from Vice President Roosevelt regarding the police situation. Denison is uncomfortable with the assignment and understands that Roosevelt may not want to make a statement. Next month, Denison is traveling to Deadwood, South Dakota, to visit Seth Bullock.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
M. A. Hawkins recently graduated from Harvard and is having a difficult time getting started professionally. He believes there is a great opportunity for a “first class shoe store” in Baltimore, Maryland, but he lacks the funds to begin operations. He requests a loan from Vice President Roosevelt or assistance acquiring a position in Baltimore.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
L. R. Henshaw thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his kindness and is confident that Postmaster General Smith will grant Roosevelt’s request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and the Roosevelt children can be accommodated at the club. When he knows the date of their arrival and the number in their party, Walter Jennings can arrange transportation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
Walter Howard Loving has heard that African Americans will not be commissioned to serve with Filipino troops in the Philippines. As such, he requests an appointment as a messenger in the United States Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
Mrs. Morse requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help acquiring a position in a courthouse.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
William Marion Reedy is traveling east in two weeks and would like to meet with Vice President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
The arrangements for Booker T. Washington’s trip are progressing satisfactorily.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
Charles Robert Younger has been arrested in Indian Territory. He requests a letter from Vice President Roosevelt regarding his conduct when he served under Roosevelt in the 1st Volunteer Cavalry. Younger’s trial is set for December and will be before Judge Gills in Vinita, Indian Territory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
Calling card of Annie Booth McKinney, the wife of Samuel McKinney, of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08
Anna Roosevelt Cowles is concerned that Vice President Roosevelt should become unwell because he is so anxious about his children. She looks forward to his upcoming visit and hopes he will spend an extra day. She asks for Professor Lounsbury’s address, so she might invite him to come during Roosevelt’s stay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-26
Guild Copeland requests a statement regarding accusations that railroad companies paid for President Roosevelt’s western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-26
A large delegation from Williamson County, Illinois, will attend Governor Yates’s reception. Edward Everett Dension will be in attendance and may travel to Chicago, Illinois, the next day. He will be pleased to meet with Vice President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-26
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-12-15
Chaffee, Adna Romanza, 1842-1914
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-11-14
Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-11-14
Chaffee, Adna Romanza, 1842-1914
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-12-04
Chaffee, Adna Romanza, 1842-1914
