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President Roosevelt is unsure how to respond to S. Weir Mitchell’s novel idea concerning foreign flags, and wants to discuss the matter with Secretary of State Elihu Root before acting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-24
President Roosevelt understands the service S. Weir Mitchell has given to the country but cannot give up the rights of sons of army and navy officers. Appointing Mitchell’s grandnephew would mean overlooking the sons of several distinguished military men.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-14
President Roosevelt only wishes to appoint the sons of army and navy officers as military cadets. Although he is saddened that this affects the case of S. Weir Mitchell’s grandnephew, he cannot deviate from his decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
Katherine Cabell Claiborne informs S. Weir Mitchell of the progress that the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia are making in the restoration of the graves of Augustine and Jane Washington. She also writes that the Virginia Dames have copied, printed, and put on sale the parish register of St. Peter’s Church, where Martha Washington attended. If that is a success, they will copy the parish vestry as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-15
President Roosevelt tells S. Weir Mitchell that he would be happy to have lunch with the French delegate and other foreign guests of such recognition if they come to Washington, D.C., however he is unable at present to travel to Philadelphia or anywhere else.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-19
President Roosevelt thanks S. Weir Mitchell for the book Little Stories and will have Mitchell autograph it when he visits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-12
President Roosevelt is pleased that Dr. Mitchell’s son was admitted the military academy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-27