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President Roosevelt believes that Wiley is a good man and asks William Allen White for the “facts on the other side.”
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1902-04-21
President Roosevelt understands William Allen White’s concerns regarding the potential postmaster of Emporia, Kansas, but the Congressman’s wishes must also be taken into consideration.
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1902-03-29
President Roosevelt does not fear any political damage from the articles and will show Allen William White’s note to Senator Platt.
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1901-12-31
President Roosevelt thanks William Allen White for the letter regarding the Platt incident. White does not need to bother about the stall, explaining that it was “only a crumpled rose-leaf in a bed that contains much more serious obstacles to sleep.”
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1901-12-24
President Roosevelt assures William Allen White his disagreement over Cyrus Leland’s appointment is not a reflection of his faith in White. Roosevelt responded to James Hulme Canfield’s objections to his appointments by reiterating he is not averse to a fight with Senator Burton, but wants to be certain he enters such a fight “morally justified in doing so.”
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1901-11-14
President Roosevelt feels William Allen White “missed the point in the matter.” Roosevelt is more concerned about the qualifications of the candidates for pension agent in Topeka than he is about Senator Joseph Ralph Burton’s reaction to his decision. Roosevelt asks White to solicit private opinions of Eugene F. Ware and Cyrus Leland, the two candidates he is considering.
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1901-11-15
President Roosevelt has had problems getting capable candidates to accept positions and then he is handicapped when there is opposition to suitable candidates because they are not well known.
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1901-11-09
President Roosevelt expresses frustration at his desire to appoint only qualified men in the face of requests and recommendations based on Republican Party patronage and machine politics.
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1901-11-02
President Roosevelt has heard multiple reports about Cyrus Leland and is hesitant “to fight a Senator” over what appears to be factional bickering. He asks William Allen White his opinion regarding candidates and others he could consult.
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1901-11-06
President Roosevelt asks William Allen White for an autographed copy of his book and is pleased with the endorsements of Cyrus Leland.
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1901-10-25
Vice President Roosevelt will speak with Secretary of War Elihu Root about William Allen White’s visit to Washington, D.C. He offers to write a letter of introduction to Root. Roosevelt expects a visit from White during the trip and suggests he speak with Herschel V. Jones.
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1901-09-07
Vice President Roosevelt shares his opinions about Senators Marcus Alonzo Hanna, Matthew Stanley Quay, Thomas Collier Platt, and George W. Dunn. His main supporters are farmers, upper class mechanics, small businessmen, and others who oppose populism.
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1901-08-27
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1897-12-30
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
White, William Allen, 1868-1944
2025-05-01
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1897-10-26
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
White, William Allen, 1868-1944
2025-07-24
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt thoroughly enjoyed William Allen White’s speech. He will send White a copy of his volume of essays once it is complete.
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1897-09-13
C. P. Connolly expresses his desire to be employed as President Roosevelt’s private secretary and asks William Allen White for his opinion. Connolly states his qualifications as a stenographer, court reporter, general secretary, and lawyer, and details his extensive professional experience and previous employment in New York and Montana. He knows men of prominence and is confident he can get letters of recommendation from them. Hoping there is a chance that Roosevelt will consider his application, Connolly is grateful for any assistance that White can offer.
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1907-11-08
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1901-12-14
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
White, William Allen, 1868-1944
2025-10-02
President Roosevelt is confused and frustrated with the Kansas appointments. He explains conversations he has had with various people about the qualifications of different candidates.
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1901-12-03
Theodore Roosevelt would like to talk things over with William Allen White. He suggests that they ride the train to Kansas City together. White can show the letter from Roosevelt to gain access to him.
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1916-05-22
Theodore Roosevelt sends William Allen White a letter from Edward C. Stokes that supports the comments White made in a letter about Elihu Root. Roosevelt discusses Stokes’ political party activity.
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1916-05-10