Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas J. Dolan
Theodore Roosevelt sends Thomas J. Dolan appreciation for the interesting article.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-19
Your TR Source
Theodore Roosevelt sends Thomas J. Dolan appreciation for the interesting article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-19
President Roosevelt permits Thomas J. Dolan to quote him concerning his appreciation for Gertrude Beeks from the National Civic Foundation and her work regarding the Isthmian Canal. Although Roosevelt could not always follow her suggestions, he appreciated the spirit in which she worked and the good that came from her visit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-24
President Roosevelt thanks Thomas J. Dolan for the photograph of the committee. They are a fine group of men, and he is happy to have the picture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Thomas J. Dolan for the clippings. He did not feel the need to pay attention to “such a ridiculous story” that was literally a “pipe dream.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-08
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that Thomas J. Dolan liked his article, especially since Dolan combines “patriotism and sound consciousness.” He invites Dolan to lunch when he visits New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Thomas J. Dolan for his letter and wishes him luck.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Thomas J. Dolan for sending copies of Governor Charles Samuel Deneen’s letters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-26
Theodore Roosevelt sends Thomas J. Dolan a letter to Illinois Governor Charles Samuel Deneen as requested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-03
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Thomas J. Dolan for his letter and offers to write to Governor Deneen on Edward McCann’s behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14
Theodore Roosevelt speaks favorably of his time working with Thomas J. Dolan and believes he would do excellent work on the Illinois Waterways Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-21
Theodore Roosevelt tells Thomas J. Dolan that he cannot write to the Governor as it is not the kind of thing he does, but he encloses a general letter which Dolan may use in any way he wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-21
President Roosevelt promises to contact Speaker of the House Joseph Gurney Cannon about an issue but suggests Thomas J. Dolan try to convince some congressmen to take up the matter as well, since Congress does not always do what Roosevelt wants.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-24
President Roosevelt has read Thomas J. Dolan’s letter and forwarded it to president-elect Taft, who is currently traveling. Roosevelt is leaving office and does not want to involve himself in the matter. However, he informed Taft of his high opinion of Dolan, and hopes that the two men will be able to meet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-05
President Roosevelt tells Thomas J. Dolan that no one should waste their time telling stories such as the one that Dolan referred to, and reassures Dolan that he believes him to be “an absolutely straight man” and admires the work he did in the recent political campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-14
President Roosevelt thought Thomas J. Dolan’s letter was so interesting that he has forwarded it to Commissioner of Labor Charles Patrick Neill in order to discuss it with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-12
President Roosevelt tells Thomas J. Dolan that he is sure that President-elect William H. Taft will do everything he legitimately can for the labor cause. He thanks Dolan for his role in the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-04
President Roosevelt affirms for Thomas J. Dolan, the General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel and Dredge Men, William H. Taft’s commitment to and support of organized labor. Both in the United States and the Panama Isthmus, the government has achieved positive things for organized labor, and that will continue under Taft. Certain leaders of organized labor oppose Taft, and Roosevelt believes that Taft’s defeat would ultimately damage their cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-15
William J. Loeb encloses President Roosevelt’s reply to Thomas J. Dolan’s letter, which Dolan is welcome to give to the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-15
President Roosevelt thanks Thomas J. Dolan for his letter and states his strong support not only for labor but for labor unions. He is committed to standing against lawlessness and violence, whether the perpetrators represent labor or capital.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-29
President Roosevelt confirms receipt of a telegram from Thomas J. Dolan concerning William H. Taft’s honorary membership in the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel & Dredge Men, and is very pleased about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-04