Letter from W. E. Carroll to Theodore Roosevelt
W. E. Carroll is frustrated with the Hillsboro postmaster.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
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Letter from Joseph C. Clayton to Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph C. Clayton is gratified that Vice President Roosevelt approved of his article, “The Evolution and Basis of our Nationality.” He encloses an earlier pamphlet on a similar topic.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Robert C. Cornell to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Cornell informs Vice President Roosevelt that an unnamed clerk was retained in office after his term expired and will come under the new law if still in office on January 1. The new law provides for no change except for cause.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Hanna appreciates Vice President Roosevelt’s offer to campaign in Ohio and will discuss the matter with the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Charles V. Herdliska to Robert Sanderson McCormick
Consul Herdliska reviews the events leading up to his marriage and explains his poor relations with his wife’s parents, Captain Michie and Mrs. Michie. He claims his in-laws are conspiring to prevent his reappointment or ability to obtain another position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Telegram from G. W. Hinman to Theodore Roosevelt
G. W. Hinman can meet with Vice President Roosevelt anytime on Saturday or Sunday morning.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Samuel R. MacLean to Theodore Roosevelt
Samuel R. MacLean hopes that Vice President Roosevelt’s son will be returned to health. MacLean is seeking appointment as the United States comptroller and requests Roosevelt’s help.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from L. R. Moon to Theodore Roosevelt
L. R. Moon has an antique silver watch that was owned by Cornelius P. Van Ness. Since Vice President Roosevelt is related to the Van Ness family, Moon thought Roosevelt might be interested in the watch.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from William E. Ray to Theodore Roosevelt
William E. Ray, a veteran and longtime Republican, argues that veterans should receive larger pensions and preferential treatment in government jobs. He uses his own case to illustrate that able-bodied men who never served in the military sometimes succeed in retaining jobs that veterans could fill.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt
Jacob A. Riis encloses a document that he believes refers to Vice President Roosevelt’s father and his “great kindness.” If the trip to Tuskegee, Alabama, can be arranged for the week of November 25, Riis would be pleased to go and leaves the matter to Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Charles S. Baker to Theodore Roosevelt
On behalf of the Masonic Temple of Rochester, New York, Charles S. Baker invites Vice President Roosevelt to attend the laying of the cornerstone for their new building.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from John F. Scheller to Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Scheller was never given a reason for his suspension and then discharge from the United States Army Transport Service. He has lost his best references and is not able to find further employment because he cannot provide a reason for his discharge. Scheller requests to be reinstated in his former position or be given a hearing before a competent board.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Telegram from Rudolph B. Schneider to Theodore Roosevelt
Rudolph B. Schneider will see Vice President Roosevelt in Chicago, Illinois, or Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Duluth boy fights duel
Adolph Hartmann of Duluth, Minnesota, fought a duel with Lieutenant Pachmann of the German Army over derogatory remarks Pachmann made against the United States and Americans. The duel took place in Aachen, Germany, where Hartmann is studying mining and smelting engineering. Pachmann collapsed in the nineteenth round after receiving a wound to the jugular vein and it is estimated he will need three months to recover.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-07-31
Letter from S. M. Stocker to Theodore Roosevelt
S. M. Stocker encloses the original story of the Hartmann duel as given to the Duluth, Minnesota, newspapers by Emil Hartmann.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from John B. Trevor to Theodore Roosevelt
John B. Trevor invites Vice President Roosevelt to speak during the month of October on behalf of the reorganization of the Harvard Civil Service Reform Club.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Evert Jansen Wendell to Theodore Roosevelt
Evert Jansen Wendell thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his help and kindness. He was pleased to hear the Roosevelt children are recovering.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Claris Yeuell to Theodore Roosevelt
Claris Yeuell is the editor of a Republican newspaper in Alabama and a supporter of Vice President Roosevelt. He believes that efforts are being made to raise public sentiment against Roosevelt in the South in light of Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to the region. The scheduled visit with Booker T. Washington is receiving a great deal of attention. Yeuell requests an interview with Roosevelt and is willing to publish anything to help Roosevelt’s candidacy.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-28
Letter from Ernest Frederick Augustave Bittner to Theodore Roosevelt
Ernest Frederick Augustave Bittner requests financial help from Vice President Roosevelt for his church. The church is in debt and only has twenty-two members to support the pastor and his family. He offers to name the church the Roosevelt Methodist Episcopal Church of Las Animas, Colorado.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-29
Letter from Allan L. Briggs to Theodore Roosevelt
Allan L. Briggs, a veteran who served in Cuba and the Philippines, requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help with being commissioned a first lieutenant when he enters the regular army.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-29