Note about John Callan O’Laughlin
The writer states John Callan O’Laughlin should be able to arrive in twenty-five to thirty minutes.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-08
Your TR Source
Unknown
Telegram regarding Robert Lloyd Smith
Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Lloyd Smith should arrive in Washington, D.C., tomorrow and Mr. Long will send him to the White House.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-17
Creator(s)
Memorandum reporting on a Russian raid
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports that there has been no change in position along the Sha River since last week. The first reported military operation on the west side of the Liao River was a Russian raid by Cossacks accompanied by mounted infantry and eight guns. It is not clear whether the troops passed though neutral Chinese territory.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-20
Creator(s)
Letter from Frederick L. Cornwell
Frederick L. Cornwell, an attorney, writes in defense of Judge Willis Sweet against charges that he was a drunkard while Attorney General, that he borrowed money from employees of the Department of Justice, and that he is disloyal to the National Administration. Cornwell states that Judge Sweet does not drink to excess. The money was borrowed to make payments on the San Juan newspaper because members of the cabinet failed to assume their financial obligations to pay. Finally, he is an “honest, faithful and efficient public servant.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-12
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Summary of a letter from D. B. Fairley
Colorado State Republican Chairman Fairley summarizes recent political matters in Colorado and believes the state will go to President Roosevelt in the 1904 election.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904
Creator(s)
Letter from Erwin Craighead
Erwin Craighead describes William Frye Tebbetts’s reputation within the Mobile, Alabama, business community where he served as customs collector. He is in good standing in the community.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-27
Creator(s)
Memorandum from White House regarding Dutch Minister’s wedding
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis and Secretary of State Hay believe that President Roosevelt should not attend the Dutch Minister’s wedding. He should simply send a note of thanks.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-20
Creator(s)
A note on meeting with Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington is requesting a meeting with President Roosevelt on a day that he will be in Washington.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-16
Creator(s)
Memorandum on J. Pierpont Morgan invitation
J. Pierpont Morgan will be in Washington, D.C., for the Gridiron dinner. President Roosevelt should extend an invitation to Morgan to visit the White House.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-10
Creator(s)
Memorandum regarding letters left by George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou leaves several letters for President Roosevelt’s review, with a recommendation that Roosevelt consult with Justice Morris before making the appointment to which the letters relate.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-10
Creator(s)
Memorandum on the siege of Port Arthur
Japanese troops are succeeding in their siege of Port Arthur.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-09
Creator(s)
Letter regarding the tariff and the woolen goods industry
Representing the perspective of the woolen goods industry, an unknown author argues against revision of the tariff. The author suggests creating a committee as a stop-gap measure that would demonstrate willingness to discuss the matter without threatening business with possible new legislation.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-03
Creator(s)
Memorandum on Russian and Japanese navies
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports that there has been no change along the Sha River. Russian naval divisions are en route. It is reported that five Holland submarines arrived in Yokohama.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-25
Creator(s)
Memorandum on Japanese and Russian troops
The Office of Naval Intelligence details Japanese troop size and deployment. The Japanese are building railroads. Russian naval squadrons are sailing to ports in Africa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-18
Creator(s)
Letter from Patrick F. MacAran
Patrick F. MacAran, pastor of the Church of St. Anastasia, asks the recipient of this letter to vote for Frank Wayland Higgins as governor of New York. Edward Henry Harriman, who several years back helped repair the Church of St. Anastasia, also vouches for the candidacy of Higgins, who MacAran characterizes as a “distinguished and upright candidate.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-07
Creator(s)
Note from Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt would like William A. Smyth to be reappointed postmaster of Owego, New York.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-02
Creator(s)
Memorandum of a conversation with Count Quadt
The memorandum summarizes a conversation with Count Quadt about why Germany fired on a Venezuelan fort.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-25
Creator(s)
Note for a press release
President Roosevelt wants a press release issued in answer to statements in Delaware.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-22
Creator(s)
Note about General Alger
The note states that General R. A. Alger’s letter is the only letter the Department of Justice has in the marshalship case for western Michigan.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-17
Creator(s)
Checks from Theodore Roosevelt
Personal checks belonging to Governor Roosevelt from New York State National Bank. Checks have an orange documentary stamp from US Internal Revenue with various amounts written out. Three of the checks have Roosevelt’s signature.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1899-1900