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Fred W. Atkinson requests that the district superintendents submit a variety of information relating to laws about compulsory education, teacher wages, school buildings costs, and censuses of children to be educated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06
Fred W. Atkinson expects to receive a shipment of American desks and seats shortly. The 250 desks will be sent to each division. Atkinson requests that each division superintendent respond with how the desks will be allocated to the various schools within their division.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-07
H. A. Shipman recommends Richard G. Holmes for a position in the surveyor general’s office. Shipman says Holmes has shown himself to be a hard worker of good character during his months working for the company where Shipman is a manager.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
J. A. Small has known Richard G. Holmes for a long time and feels confident recommending him for any job of trust and responsibility. Holmes has many friends who would testify to his merits and capabilities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
F. M. Reardon certifies the credibility of Richard G. Holmes; a veteran of good reputation and political leader.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-01
Superintendent Atkinson submits several questions regarding the local and school population.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-28
Rafael Reyes believes that the speech he gave to the members of the Pan-American Conference in Mexico City has been transmitted poorly. He asks that the speech be read in the original Spanish which will show his high opinion of the United States. Reyes admires President Roosevelt and hopes the situation can be explained to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-28
George Koester is very appreciative of the efforts that secured his appointment to the Treasury Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-23
J. R. Waddy agrees that Virginia needs a genuine Republican Party with proper leadership. He tries to convince his reader to return to Norfolk and help the party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-12
Assistant Secretary of State Adee presents South American visitors to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-11
General Superintendent Atkinson instructs the division superintendents to prepare a report on their divisions. He provides several questions that need to be answered and also requests recommendations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-05
Adolph Hartmann refutes newspaper articles that appeared in the American press stating that Hartmann fought a duel with a German officer. Hartmann did not hear a German officer insult the United States and has never fought a duel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-30
Robert A. Franks, treasurer of the Pittsburgh, Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Company, encloses a dividend check for $31.50.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-30
Maria Longoworth Storer states that an unnamed individual is suitable for Secretary of the Navy or Secretary of War. Two copies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-22
The telegram from Mr. Brooke to the Adjutant General of Governor’s Island was received and forwarded on September 15.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-21
Invitation to a September 2 luncheon with Vice President Roosevelt hosted by the Women’s Federation of Clubs of Minnesota.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-02
A soldier named A. Martin from Troop K desires discharge from the army due to lung troubles. Colonel Roosevelt wants to know how Martin may be dismissed summarily by the commanding officer without a trial, “as for a fraudulent enlistment.” Notes and quotes from various sources on military discharge procedures are included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-05-20
Prescription written by Doctor Stadler to be sent to Sargent’s Drug Store in Chicago. An advertisement for Dr. E Stadler’s medical infirmary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A business card for Eimer & Amend Apothecaries in New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1896-07-15
Chester L. Brooks requests information about Rough Rider veterans and their addresses.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-07-08