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Theodore Roosevelt thanks Senator Knute Nelson and writes, “It seems to me that the action of the Minnesota people was wise and conservative.” Roosevelt wants to see Nelson soon to “talk it over.”
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1904-03-25
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Nelson for sending the resolutions from the Republicans of Hennepin County, Minnesota. He is pleased at the shape of the land sale bill.
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1904-02-19
President Roosevelt has high regard for Governor Merriam but believes that George B. Cortelyou is the right man to take charge of the newly created Department of Commerce and Labor.
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1903-02-12
President Roosevelt will take up the case of Pay Director Speel with Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody.
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1902-09-11
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Nelson for the letter and looks forward to seeing him on the trip to Minnesota.
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1902-08-04
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Nelson for his kindness and looks forward to seeing him on his trip to Minnesota next September.
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1902-07-14
President Roosevelt is concerned about Knute Nelson’s information regarding Judge Alfred S. Moore’s affiliations. Moore was chosen by Attorney General Knox and Roosevelt assures Nelson that Moore will be removed if he performs poorly.
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1902-06-16
President Roosevelt wants Tams Bixby back in Indian Territory as soon as possible.
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1902-05-19
President Roosevelt asks Senator Nelson to recommend another man for the chaplaincy.
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1902-02-15
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1897-10-27
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Frank B. Kellogg urges Senator Nelson to support a revision of the tariff bill that will lower duties. Americans support such a bill, and Kellogg believes that its passage is essential to ensure the continued success of the Republican Party. Kellogg notes that lower duties on raw materials is beneficial to the country, and argues that the wages of laborers have not kept up with the increased cost of living.
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1909-05-29
Secretary of State Hay has received Senator Nelson’s letter regarding Consul John Goodnow. Third Assistant Secretary Herbert H. D. Peirce spoke with Goodnow during his tour of inspection of the consulates. There have been several complaints and a serious set of charges filed against Goodnow.
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1904-08-13
Ethan Allen Hitchcock responds to Knute Nelson’s previous note regarding the endorsement of J. F. Jacobson for the position of Superintendent of Logging, Cutting, and Scaling for the project on the Chippewa Reservation under the Morris Bill.
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1903-06-25