Gillett, James Norris, 1860-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt informs California Governor Gillett that he does not want to appoint Charles E. Thomas as postmaster of Berkeley, California, in light of the opposition to him. Instead, Roosevelt plans to appoint Clarence S. Merrill because Representative Knowland says he is a good man and the only objection to Merrill is that the postmastership had been promised to Thomas.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-16

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt suggests to California Governor James Norris Gillett that they should be responsive to the protests at the University of California, Berkeley, of the appointment of Charles E. Thomas as postmaster. Roosevelt wishes there could be a consensus on the appointment or Clarence S. Merrill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-31

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt congratulates Governor Gillett and all who have aided him. Roosevelt feels that because California did what was right for the nation, the nation is obligated to safeguard the interests of California. Roosevelt will do anything he can, in public or in private, to support this endeavor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt appreciates the “admirable work” that Governor Gillett has done. Roosevelt thinks he has covered the topic thoroughly in a previous telegram to Speaker Philip A. Stanton of the California State Assembly. If Gillett desires anything else done, he should let Roosevelt know.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt requests that Governor Gillett ask Speaker Philip A. Stanton of the California Assembly to publish the telegram Roosevelt sent him yesterday. Roosevelt will wire Stanton in more detail tomorrow, and will continue to support Gillett’s work. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-07

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt saw Senator Frank P. Flint, who has been very helpful, after receiving Governor Gillett’s message. On Flint’s advice, Roosevelt sent a telegram to Speaker Philip A. Stanton of the California State Assembly that Stanton may publish. Roosevelt asks Gillett to see Stanton. He approves of Gillet’s course of action, and will happily offer additional assistance if Gillett thinks he could be useful. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt has received Governor Gillett’s telegram. Gillett is welcome to publish Roosevelt’s telegram.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-04

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt received Governor Gillett’s letter. He is very concerned about the rumor that California will ban Japanese children from attending public school. This would be “most offensive” and unconstitutional, and Roosevelt wonders if the bill can be stopped by vote in the legislature.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-04

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt appreciates Governor Norris’s service and believes the people of California will support him. Roosevelt has sent a letter, which Norris can make public whenever he wishes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-27

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt sends California Governor Gillett a copy of the memorandum by Secretary of State Elihu Root concerning alien real property legislation in California. Roosevelt notes that the United States Government has no objection to California passing laws regarding aliens’ ability to own real property as long as the laws follow Root’s suggestions. However, the federal government would object to passing the proposed school legislation and proposed legislation forcing Japanese to live in separate residential quarters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-26

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt informs California Governor Gillett that the letter he sends tomorrow will explain the reasoning on a bill relating to real property ownership by aliens along with a suggested amendment by Secretary of State Elihu Root. Roosevelt thanks Gillett for his service to California and the United States. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-26

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt asks Governor Gillett when the letter and bills were mailed, as he does not have them yet and does not want the Legislature to assume he is delaying to answer them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-22

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt informs California Governor Gillett that Secretary of State Elihu Root’s answer concerning the real property rights of aliens expresses Roosevelt’s views. Roosevelt will write Gillett concerning the other bills.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-25

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt expresses his concern to Governor Gillett of California over anti-Japanese legislation in the California Legislature. Roosevelt believes that the passing of this legislation is unnecessary and will injure relations with Japan, considering the Japanese government has upheld the Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-16

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt informs Governor Gillett that he is “greatly concerned” at news of anti-Japanese legislation in California, and believes the bills would damage both California and the entire Union.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-16

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

Per the request of Governor Gillett and others, President Roosevelt would like to make Robley D. Evans a Vice-Admiral, but a law would have to be passed for him to do so.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt is pleased that Governor Gillett of California approves of the conference of governors on the topic of the conservation of natural resources, and due to California’s wealth of resources, Roosevelt hopes Gillett will be present to contribute.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-31

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt thanks California Governor Gillett for his nice letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-02

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt congratulates Governor Norris on the prevention of discriminatory school segregation legislation against Japanese students. Roosevelt assures Norris that he will work to exclude Japanese laborers from immigration while maintaining a peaceful relationship with the Japanese government.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-14

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Norris Gillett

President Roosevelt explains that potential California legislation on the exclusion of Japanese laborers would hamper his efforts to achieve Japanese exclusion on a national level through cooperation with Japan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919