Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to De Alva Stanwood Alexander
President Roosevelt thanks Representative Alexander for the letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1907-08-22
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President Roosevelt thanks Representative Alexander for the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-22
President Roosevelt would like the act regarding government employee compensation to be amended in the Senate to be more liberal than the House. He believes that the bill should include a provision for permanent disability, and that civilians injured or killed in service of the government should also be included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-18
Upon receiving Representative Alexander’s letter, President Roosevelt has written to Senator Clarence D. Clark stating that the bill as it stands is “almost valueless” and asking him to make the suggested changes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Congressman Alexander for the letter, and looks forward to seeing him soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-06
President Roosevelt concludes, based on the statement from Representative Alexander, that the German government is to blame for the mistaken deportation of the girl, and there is no evidence of wrong-doing by Commissioner General of Immigration Frank P. Sargent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-15
President Roosevelt ask Representative Alexander to explain to Mr. Shepard that he cannot accept invitation or send a telegram that Shepard has requested because if Roosevelt did so, he would have to do so thousands of times. Roosevelt also comments on his delight with Alexander’s favorable view of the political situation, and believes “that the Hearst people seem equally confident.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-18
President Roosevelt disagrees with Representative Alexander, but will communicate about it later.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-08
William Loeb confirms receipt of Representative Alexander’s letter, and is pleased to add Miss F. G. Bell’s name to the list of those to be invited to the January 18 reception.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-16
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends De Alva Stanwood Alexander a memorandum and offers to give him further information if necessary. Roosevelt comments on Mr. Ricker and his association with the Department of the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs De Alva Stanwood Alexander the Department of the Navy must be cautious about reversing their previous actions, but he will look into the issue Alexander raises at once.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-11