Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Charles Black
President Roosevelt will read John Charles Black’s speech with pleasure.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1906-03-02
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President Roosevelt will read John Charles Black’s speech with pleasure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-02
President Roosevelt is touched that John Charles Black would write to him on the anniversary of his first battle wound in the Civil War.
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1905-03-07
President Roosevelt asks John Charles Black, President of the Civil Service Commission, to thank Mr. Bailey for the “little volume” and expresses his gratitude that Black forwarded it.
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1904-12-06
President Roosevelt compliments General Black on his “admirable” answer to General Wilmon Whilldin Blackmar and thanks him for his touching statement on Roosevelt’s letter of acceptance. Roosevelt was also amused by John W. Vrooman’s speech that Black enclosed.
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1904-09-16
President Roosevelt sends his regrets that he cannot attend the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Boston, Massachusetts. Roosevelt holds General Black and his fellow veterans in the highest regard.
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1904-08-06
President Roosevelt is glad that John Charles Black will accept the appointment and his nomination will be sent in as soon as Congress reconvenes.
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1903-12-19
The present members of the Civil Service Commission would like General Black to assume the presidency of the Commission. President Roosevelt asks if Black will accept the offer.
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1903-12-22
President Roosevelt offers John Charles Black the position of Civil Service Commissioner and provides his opinion on how the civil service laws should be administered and discusses the appointment of veterans.
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1903-12-15
President Roosevelt is delighted that John Charles Black is feeling better and thinks that the special position of Assistant Attorney General would be suitable for Black.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-09