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Theodore Roosevelt forwards a letter to James L. Davenport and asks Davenport to look into the case in which Rebecca B. Swezey, “Sister Rebecca,” writes about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-02-28
Wilson, Jesse E. (Jesse Everett), 1867-1945
Davenport, James L., 1845-1914
English
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Commissioner of Pensions Davenport for his kindness. He was pleased with Davenport’s memorandum regarding the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-21
Theodore Roosevelt asks Commissioner Davenport to help George W. Wright with his pension case. Wright shared his beans with Roosevelt in the trenches after the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards Commissioner of Pensions Davenport a letter that Roosevelt received from Annie White, in the belief that it is a matter the Bureau of Pensions can address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-07
Theodore Roosevelt asks Commissioner of Pensions Davenport to review another pension case from one of the members of his regiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt asks James L. Davenport of the Board of Pensions to act on behalf of Charles Buckley, a former soldier.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with James L. Davenport’s letter as it illustrates his belief in Davenport as Commissioner of Pensions. He sent Davenport’s letter to Nila P. Wilson, instructing her to write according to Davenport’s advice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to James L. Davenport to inform him that he has enclosed a letter and a clipping regarding Sergeant Mark P. Wilson. He asks if it is possible for Wilson to receive a pension.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
President Roosevelt thanks Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Davenport for his work in the Bureau of Pensions and believes he has done an excellent job in the bureau. However, the president hopes to appoint a veteran from the West since many veterans live in Western states and offered the position to Missouri District Attorney William Warner, but does not know if he will accept.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-23
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-11-10
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Davenport, James L., 1845-1914
English