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Basil Wilson Duke, a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, commends Theodore Roosevelt on his biography of Thomas Hart Benton.
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1888-05-19
Representative Reed responds to a letter from Theodore Roosevelt regarding the speakership of the House of Representatives. Reed notes that although the speakership “never seemed much worth longing for,” it would still “seem rather a rebuff” not to have it after having been twice selected as the caucus candidate when the party was not in power.
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1888-11-27
Representative Lodge describes some canvassing he has done, on Commissioner Roosevelt’s behalf, with President Harrison and others. In addition, Lodge says he has spoken to Walker Blaine about Butterfield. Lodge also notes that the “accursed patronage” makes him feel “harassed to death.”
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1889-03-29
George William Curtis congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
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1889-05-09
Henry Cabot Lodge assures Theodore Roosevelt that President Harrison intends to stand by him. Following Roosevelt’s sojourn out West, the President will be able to ask for increased appropriations. Lodge thanks Roosevelt for his comments on a speech he gave.
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1889-07-13
Henry Cabot Lodge praises Theodore Roosevelt’s work and his latest book and shares reviews of his own work on George Washington.
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1889-07-15
Charles Dudley Warner congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his book Winning of the West.
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1889-07-17
George William Curtis thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the card. Curtis encourages Roosevelt in his efforts for reform as U.S. Civil Service Commissioner. Curtis informs him that he enjoys following his career.
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1889-07-19
W. B. Cooley, chief clerk in the Post Office Department, has communicated with the Postmaster General about Commissioner Roosevelt’s note and enclosed statement. The Postmaster General suggests a meeting the following day to discuss how he might reply to such a statement.
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1890-03-03
Postmaster General John Wanamaker acknowledges receipt of a statement from Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt to the investigating committee.
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1890-03-04
John M. Comstock, naval officer at the Port of New York, summarizes his recollection of the facts related to an investigation of the Customs House in New York City.
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1890-04-26
Joel B. Erhardt of the New York Custom House responds to a letter from Commissioner Roosevelt. The matter Roosevelt wrote about has been turned over to a special officer for investigation. Handwritten notation says, “In re Jordan.”
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1890-04-26
H. W. Raymond responds to a letter from Theodore Roosevelt, verifying facts regarding an investigation of the Customs House in New York City.
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1890-05-13
William Dean Howells writes Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt about an unidentified book. The book may be volume two of John G. Nicolay and John Hay’s Abraham Lincoln, which was published in 1890.
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1890-10-26
Representative Reed thanks Commissioner Roosevelt for his letter of encouragement, following the mid-term elections in which Republicans lost heavily. Reed expects “buffeting from the enemy” for a short while – probably referring to the fact that the Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in the election.
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1890-11-21
Edward A. Freeman thanks Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt for his recent letter and for the books. Freeman comments at length on Roosevelt’s analysis of English and Spanish colonization in America.
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1891-01-14
Maine Representative Thomas B. Reed writes: “Dear Roosevelt, I think I was perverse that night. Yours regretfully T.B.R.”
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1891-01-25
Cleveland H. Dodge expresses appreciation for Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt’s book New York City: A History. Dodge finds that Roosevelt has shown a “capital sense of proportion,” “splendid patriotism,” and will help give a “higher sense of pride and loyalty” in order to leader to “nobler efforts for the City’s best good.” Dodge also finds Roosevelt to be a source of encouragement and inspiration.
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1891-03-20
John Scott appeals to Theodore Roosevelt for a job on the train.
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1891-04-09
Thomas B. Reed has been in Italy for six weeks and wishes to catch up on political news.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1891-05-27