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President Roosevelt thanks Harry B. Kirtland for his telegram. Roosevelt is grateful he was able to “accomplish something” based on the information Kirtland brought to the president’s attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Harry B. Kirtland for the telegram. However, he cannot consent to having any of his letters used in a primary contest. His letter only referred to Kirtland’s statement on preparedness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-04-12
President Roosevelt thanks Harry B. Kirtland for the letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-04
President Roosevelt believes that the proper thing for him to do is to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to look into the ice trust prosecution that Harry B. Kirtland wrote to him about. Roosevelt privately believes that Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade and Lyman W. Wachenheimer’s opinions in the matter have been of great value, but feels that he should not make any such public statement without being absolutely positive of the facts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-16
President Roosevelt explains that he cannot get any Ohio appointments confirmed for local office without the consent of the Ohio senators. He tells Harry B. Kirtland that he already asked about Howard D. Manington, and was advised that he would not be confirmed. Roosevelt could make a fight for the appointment of Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade on principle, but does not feel that that is possible for Manington, where it is simply a matter of preference. Changing topics, Roosevelt promises to order an investigation into relations between the railroads and the ice trust if Kirtland thinks it would be advisable to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-07
President Roosevelt thanks Harry B. Kirtland for calling his attention to the actions of Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade and Prosecutor Lyman W. Wachenheimer. Roosevelt feels that their action in prosecuting wealthy offenders is admirable, and confidentially asks Kirtland if there are any appointments coming up in Ohio, as he would like to give Kinkade a position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-28
President Roosevelt was pleased to receive Harry B. Kirtland’s letter, and thanks him for everything that he has done. Roosevelt invites Kirtland to lunch if he comes to Washington, D.C., sometime.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-03