Smith, William Alden, 1859-1932

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-06-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Smith, William Alden, 1859-1932

Language

English

President Roosevelt tells Senator Smith that he cannot discuss the statement Smith says he made, as he does not remember making it. Regarding the Brownsville affair, Roosevelt affirms his right to dismiss the officers and states that Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s bill regarding the matter is “purely academic.” The investigation has shown that ten to twenty black soldiers committed the assault and many more of their comrades knew about it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Senator Smith if Benton Hanchett would consider the position of Spanish Treaty Claims Commissioner because Senator William E. Chandler resigned. Roosevelt notes that he has a high opinion of Hanchett, and this is the only position presently open.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt inquires if Senator Smith can communicate in writing, as Roosevelt is too busy to see anyone.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

George B. Cortelyou confirms receipt of the letter from Representative Smith with the enclosure from Mr. Bishop. Cortelyou promises to call immediate attention to the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-06

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Smith, William Alden, 1859-1932

Language

English

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Senator Smith regarding Roosevelt’s trip on “The Wolverine Express” from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to New York City. The Secretary discusses hotel arrangements and relays that he contacted the Chairman of the Program Committee at Grand Rapids who disclosed Roosevelt’s speech topic: “Lincoln and Progressive Republicanism.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-31

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Senator Smith for arranging Theodore Roosevelt’s transportation to and from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rather than staying with Edward Lowe, Roosevelt prefers to stay in a hotel.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-27

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to William Alden Smith in response to a request to answer a few questions in front of “the Committee.” Roosevelt shares the opinion of Smith on the Panama Canal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt congratulates Senator Smith on his work on the battleship bill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

If Senator Smith wishes to make a nomination for the Michigan Court of Claims he needs to tell President Roosevelt immediately, and preferably would have contacted him much earlier.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Senator Smith that he could not decline to promote Frank Aleamon Leach as director of the United States Mint. Roosevelt encloses a letter explaining this, from Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Representative Smith for sending him the book. He especially appreciates the inscription.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt sends greetings to Representative Smith and his guests. He joins them in honoring the memory of Abraham Lincoln.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt regrets that he will be unable to visit Michigan on July 6. The announcement that he was simply considering a visit led to so many requests that there would be “serious trouble” if he did not visit other areas.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The furniture manufactured by Rotting & Sweet for the red room and presented by the Grand Rapids Furniture Association is in place and is greatly admired. President Roosevelt wishes to extend this thanks through Representative Smith.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt extends his greetings to the Lincoln Club meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919