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William A. Bell, a former Rough Rider, is in debt and requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help in acquiring a position.
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1901-09-06
Le Grand B. Cannon is returning Vice President Roosevelt’s overcoat, which was left in his carriage. In a postscript he notes that he has just heard the news of the attack on President William McKinley at Buffalo.
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1901-09-06
Percival W. Clement requests that William Loeb call him on the telephone at 10:30 p.m.
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1901-09-06
Charles William Dabney states that Vice President Roosevelt has their sympathy and confidence. He suggests that Roosevelt “call people to meet in their churches and humble themselves before their God and pray for our nation.” Dabney is responding to the assassination attempt against President McKinley.
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1901-09-06
Senator Hanna has received Vice President Roosevelt’s letter regarding Roosevelt’s visit to Ohio. He thinks the committee will want more then one meeting. Roosevelt should have received an invitation to address the Woman’s Department of the YMCA and Hanna hopes he can accept.
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1901-09-06
Herschel V. Jones asks Vice President Roosevelt to write to Charles W. Somerby but not to Mr. Grimshaw or Mr. Peterson. As he was writing, Jones was informed of the assassination attempt against President McKinley and he will pray for the president’s survival. He is sending the letter just as he had written it with full appreciation that the situation has changed.
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1901-09-06
W. A. Faulk is seeking a messenger position at the customhouse in Portland, Oregon. He requests an endorsement letter from Vice President Roosevelt.
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1901-08-26
J. S. Foster extends his sympathy to Vice President Roosevelt after hearing of Alice and Quentin Roosevelt’s illnesses. He is a supporter of Roosevelt and believes Roosevelt will be the next president. Foster hopes to become the postmaster of Fort Worth, Texas, and requests that Roosevelt speak with President McKinley on his behalf.
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1901-08-26
Frederick William Holls will arrive tomorrow.
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1901-08-26
William Henry Hunt recommends Frederic C. Howe for a position in the government of Puerto Rico. He believes Howe is particularly qualified for treasurer. Hunt is concerned about the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and would like it to be filled soon. Overall, things are going well in Puerto Rico to improve conditions permanently.
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1901-08-26
Ferdinand Cowle Iglehart believes Vice President Roosevelt should receive his check for the article soon. He encloses a letter regarding Lieutenant Mould, a “peculiarly worthy young man.”
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1901-08-26
Thomas J. Jackson introduced Representative Charles Curtis in Hutchinson, Kansas, and was impressed by all of the Roosevelt supporters. Roosevelt clubs are appearing across Kansas. Jackson plans to be in Washington, D.C., next session and hopes that Senator Joseph Ralph Burton can help him find a position.
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1901-08-26
Charles Krumm has been active in Republican politics for forty years and believes he is entitled to a position. He requests Vice President Roosevelt endorse his application to the navy yard or the Board of Immigration of New York.
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1901-08-26
Feodor von Luerzer encloses a newspaper clipping and is concerned that Vice President Roosevelt is being “misled by a fallacious, perhaps a wholly invented story.”
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1901-08-26
Rudolph B. Schneider will be attending the Republican State Convention in Nebraska. He will be traveling to Minneapolis, Minnesota, next Sunday and hopes Vice President Roosevelt can arrange to accompany him.
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1901-08-26
Theodore F. Seward invites Vice President Roosevelt to read the “Appeal to all Nations” at a meeting of the Golden Rule Brotherhood.
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1901-08-26
William H. Thompson is praying for the health of Vice President Roosevelt’s ill children. Thompson has been following Roosevelt’s career since his time as Civil Service Commissioner.
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1901-08-26
W. H. Wynne would like to know when Vice President Roosevelt will be visiting Atlanta, Georgia, and if any arrangements need to be made.
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1901-08-26
William A. Allan encourages Vice President Roosevelt to run for President in 1904. Several of Allan’s friends are already for Roosevelt and intend to advance his interests. Allan plans to travel and encourage others in Kansas and Texas to join.
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1901-08-27
Henry Franklin Auten recommends John W. Casteel of the Census Bureau and encloses a letter of recommendation from Powell Clayton. Auten requests that Vice President Roosevelt say a word on Casteel’s behalf to Director Merriam.
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1901-08-27