Ferris, Sylvane M., 1858-1933

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-04-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Ferris, Sylvane M., 1858-1933

Bill of sale between President Roosevelt and Sylvane M. Ferris for Roosevelt’s 3 cattle brands registered in North Dakota and his cattle.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Creation Date

1902-04-07

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Sylvane M. Ferris for the work he did in North Dakota.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Creation Date

1912-03-25

Harry M. Blair, secretary of the Roosevelt Memorial Association, congratulates Sylvane M. Ferris on being named the Chairman for the Roosevelt Memorial campaign in North Dakota.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Creation Date

1919-05-23

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Sylvane M. Ferris for his letter, discusses his sons’ involvement in World War I, and laments the fact he was not allowed to go fight.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Creation Date

1918-07-26

Theodore Roosevelt introduces Hermann Hagedorn and requests that Sylvane M. Ferris tell him about their time ranching together in the Badlands of North Dakota.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Creation Date

1918-06-15

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Sylvane M. Ferris for the work he did in North Dakota.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-25

President Roosevelt has appointed Sylvane M. Ferris Register of the Land Office in North Dakota. He advises Ferris to write North Dakota Senators Porter J. McCumber and Henry Clay Hansbrough to ensure his appointment is not held up.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-23

President Roosevelt writes to Sylvane M. Ferris expressing his congratulations on the news, from Ed Foley, that he will be an alternate to the Republican convention. President Roosevelt invites Sylvane Ferris to the White House following the convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-28

Mr. Fullerton has been telling lies about Major John Pitcher, Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock, and President Roosevelt. Pitcher believes Fullerton is working with Mr. Waters. Roosevelt considers Fullerton a scoundrel but he does not see how he can interfere.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-30

Governor Roosevelt informs his former ranch foreman, Sylvane M. Ferris, he received the check and is satisfied with it. Roosevelt commends Ferris for dealing correctly with the ranch house and will have Douglas Robinson send the necessary documents. He asks that his saddle be sent to New York. Concerned for his horses’ welfare, Roosevelt wants Ferris and his brother, Joseph A. Ferris, to keep and use them instead of selling them. While he and the children are well, Roosevelt complains about his lack of exercise and expresses his desire to be out hunting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-11-27

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Ferris, Sylvane M., 1858-1933

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-11-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Ferris, Sylvane M., 1858-1933

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Sylvane M. Ferris he will not be able to take a trip out West this summer due to his new position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, but hopes to visit next spring or fall. Roosevelt asks Ferris to sell what he can from the ranch in the fall and, if the ranch is not run at a loss, is hopeful more cattle could be added.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-08-02