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New York Supreme Court naturalization folder insert explaining the contents and instructing prospective American citizens on the services and location of Chief Naturalization Examiner Cornelius O’Connor Cowely’s office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-1920
Goldwin Smith defends the exportation of arms to France by countries not involved in the conflict between France and Germany. This transcript of the letter was taken from Goldwin Smith’s Correspondence, edited by Arnold Haultain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1870-11-15
Theodore Roosevelt, then a state assemblyman in New York, advocates killing a bill that would have the effect of gagging the press. He says in part, “I think it is a great deal better to err a little bit on the side of having too…virulent language used by the press, rather than to err on the side of having them not say what they ought to say, especially with reference to public men and measures.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1883-03-27
Chairman of the Republican State Committee of Maine Joseph H. Manley invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak in Maine and support the Republican campaign there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1886-08-11
9-year-old Lily Crimmins writes to her father – “I read in the Times that gentlemen ought to vote for Roosevelt and save the City from the robbers.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1886-10-31
Admiral Luce commends Theodore Roosevelt on his Naval War of 1812 as “the very highest authority we have on the subject.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1888-02-13
Excerpts from two acts related to labor relations between railroads and their employees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1888-06-13
Wright H. Barnes provides a character reference for Herbert M. Seymour as a young man of “good character and standing” in the community.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1888-11-20
George William Curtis congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1889-05-09
W. B. Cooley, chief clerk in the Post Office Department, has communicated with the Postmaster General about Commissioner Roosevelt’s note and enclosed statement. The Postmaster General suggests a meeting the following day to discuss how he might reply to such a statement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1890-03-03
Joel B. Erhardt of the New York Custom House responds to a letter from Commissioner Roosevelt. The matter Roosevelt wrote about has been turned over to a special officer for investigation. Handwritten notation says, “In re Jordan.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1890-04-26
H. W. Raymond responds to a letter from Theodore Roosevelt, verifying facts regarding an investigation of the Customs House in New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1890-05-13
Legislation establishing a three-member commission to administer Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1890-08-19
Essay by Kent Ellsworth Keller on the necessity and plan for a rational system to provide and maintain a standing army. He proposes inducting teenagers ranging from fifteen to eighteen to enter a three year academy to see if they have the qualities of a soldier. If they prove their aptitude, then they can join the Army Academy at West Point. The rest will be held on reserve. Handwritten notation: “This plan was conceived and written out at Heidelberg Germany in April 1892. After studying the German Army System.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1892-04
Lucinda B. Scott encloses a copy of a biographical sketch of A. W. Merrifield from the book Progressive Men of Montana.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-05-11
A biographical sketch of Arthur William Merrifield copied from the book Progressive Men of Montana.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1901-1903
Ray H. Mattison informs Lucinda Scott that he is writing an article on Roosevelt’s contemporaries along the Little Missouri River. Also, Mattison tells her that his article on Roosevelt and the Stockmen’s Association will be out soon.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-05-05
Ray H. Mattison writes to John C. Eaton regarding references he found to Eaton’s grandfather Howard Eaton, Jonathan Chase and his partner George Fry, who operated two cattle ranches in the Badlands area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-04-18
Allyn F. Hanks acknowledges receipt of John C. Eaton’s letter to Ray H. Mattison and tells Eaton that Mattison is currently conducting research in Washington, D.C.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-03-09
Ray H. Mattison writes to Herbert Oliver Brayer regarding business operations relative to cattle outfits in the Badlands. Mattison also informs Brayer that Theodore Roosevelt National Park does not have any photographs of the Marquis de Morès.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-04-14