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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-12-16
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
Wakeman, Wilbur Fisk, 1857-1931
English
President Roosevelt removes Wilbur Fisk Wakeman from his position as Appraiser of Merchandise in New York City, effective December 23.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-20
President Roosevelt has received the letter from Wilbur Fisk Wakeman, and sends his dollar in support of the American Protective Tariff League. He believes Wakeman’s plan to be an admirable one, and congratulates him on its likely success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-25
President Roosevelt tells Wilbur Fisk Wakeman, “that is a first-class record and all good citizens are to be congratulated on it, including both of us!”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-19
President Roosevelt believes that most Republicans favor the Cuban reciprocity bill and that opposing the bill will be nationally and politically unwise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-19
President Roosevelt sends good wishes to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman and the guests at the reception for Lafayette Post No. 140 of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-11-30
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Wakeman, Wilbur Fisk, 1857-1931
English
Herbert Parsons explains to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman that he brought Wakeman’s name to the delegates of the 25th Assembly District, but they thought he would not be a good candidate because he had previously been removed from office by President Roosevelt and his opinion on tariffs does not match the constituency’s.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-05
In a letter from Henry B. Joy to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman published in the Detroit Free Press, Joy discusses his current views of political conditions, warning against the dangers of tariff tinkering and the interests of the American people. Joy further comments on the upcoming presidential election, where he sees a Democratic administration taking over but hopes for Republican nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-23