Alger, R. A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907

William Loeb explains to Senator Alger why military officers cannot be invited to the reception.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-31

President Roosevelt tells Senator Alger that diplomat Thomas J. O’Brien is a good man, but that the men he has promoted over O’Brien have served longer and are more entitled to the positions. Roosevelt notes that he has his eye on O’Brien.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-22

President Roosevelt thinks it unwise for him to make promises on a matter he feels is best left to a committee, and suggests that Alger take the issue to this committee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-06-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Alger, R. A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907

President Roosevelt is concerned about Senator Alger’s health, but feels that “if you do not let your abounding energy drive you into attempting too much, you will enjoy health for many years to come.” Roosevelt would like to do what Alger requests regarding appointing William S. Patten for the position of quartermaster general, but believes that the first consideration is getting the best candidate for the job.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-04

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Alger for the letter. He believes William S. Patten is the same man who General Leonard Wood spoke to him about, but does not know enough about the situation at present to say who may become Commissary General.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-06

President Roosevelt hopes that Senator Alger will telegraph Senator Philander C. Knox or John C. Spooner to pair him in favor of a lock canal. Roosevelt is deeply interested in the issue because he feels that a sea-level canal would be ruinous.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-18

William Loeb confirms receipt of Senator Alger’s letter, and explains some details about how invitations are issued to the White House receptions. The limited capacity of the White House necessitates that most people are invited to only one reception. Private secretaries of Senators are to be invited to the February 1 reception, and Loeb will be pleased to add several names that Alger inquired about to that list as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-23

President Roosevelt informs Senator Alger that after deliberately reviewing the matter, he has unquestionably concluded that Arizona and New Mexico should enter the Union as a single state.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-01

President Roosevelt appreciated receiving the telegram of congratulations from Senator Alger.

Comments and Context

The Russian and Japanese delegations to the Portsmouth Peace Conference had recently concluded negotiations, bringing the Russo-Japanese War to an end and prompting many people around the world to congratulate Theodore Roosevelt on his successful mediation. The official treaty would be signed several days later, on September 5, 1905.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

President Roosevelt is pleased to hear that Senator Alger is doing well. While he has not definitely decided, he is inclined to take the same view as Alger regarding an extra session of Congress.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-16

President Roosevelt encloses “a very pathetic letter” in a note to Senator Alger and says he would be very glad if anything could be done as Mrs. Gridley desires.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-08

President Roosevelt tells Senator Alger, “Indeed, you are all trumps! Does O’Brien speak French?”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-21

President Roosevelt tells Senator Alger he is delighted Michigan has done well and looks forward to seeing Alger soon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-12

President Roosevelt wishes R. A. Alger well on his upcoming trip abroad and encourages the two of them to meet upon Alger’s return as the “campaign will then be hot, and every ounce of strength we have must be put forth.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-28

President Roosevelt encloses a document that Senator Alger can quote from if Senator Henry Moore Teller attacks General Leonard Wood.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-25

President Roosevelt encloses a copy of a letter from Ray Stannard Baker that proves there was no connection between General Wood and the Runcie article.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-26

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Alger for the letter and will submit Alger’s suggestion to Secretary of War Elihu Root.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-01

President Roosevelt has decided not to appoint George Y. Wisner. Wisner is apparently difficult to get along with and already has shown favor toward the building of a dam across the Niagara River at Buffalo, thus diminishing the board’s impartiality on this upcoming decision. Roosevelt requests that Alger submit another name for appointment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-25

President Roosevelt will not make an exception in the case of “young Grieves” and has nothing to add to the letters of Secretary of War Elihu Root and Adjutant General of the U.S. Army Henry Clark Corbin.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-20