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President Roosevelt says no letter has pleased him more than that of former Attorney General Olney. Roosevelt fully appreciates the burdens placed upon him and his purpose is entirely single: he wants to make a good president and to keep the administration upright and efficient for the benefit of the people. All party considerations are absolutely secondary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
President Roosevelt would visit Richard Olney if he was in the vicinity but that will not be the case. Roosevelt invites Olney to Oyster Bay, New York and offers a game of tennis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-11
President Roosevelt will carefully consider Mr. Conrad and Richard Olney’s endorsement will “carry great weight.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-15
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-09
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-11
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt updates Richard Olney on the case. He spoke to McCauley, his Colonel, and then Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long, who favors the appointment. However, President William McKinley makes the final decision. McKinley did not give Roosevelt a definite answer but is reviewing the papers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-05-01