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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
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1897-10-26
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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
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
Theodore Roosevelt thought William Allen White’s last letter was interesting, and he expressed sympathy for the “funny old rasor-back” White wrote about. At least he has sincerity, Roosevelt says, unlike President Wilson. Roosevelt proposes making a speech on preparedness in Kansas City on Decoration Day.
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1916-04-15
Theodore Roosevelt hopes to work until Quentin Roosevelt reaches adulthood in three years. He does not want to make plans for after this time frame. Roosevelt must write about international, social, and economic issues, as that is what people want to hear about and for which he can get paid. He hopes to discuss President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan less, but will have to discuss their positions and policies to do his job. Roosevelt wishes he could visit Colorado but thinks it is best if he stay at Sagamore Hill.
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1915-01-04
The photographs were sent from Oyster Bay, New York several days ago.
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1911
Theodore Roosevelt asks if William Allen White can be in New York City next Monday for dinner.
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1911
Theodore Roosevelt has the book Mother and will look into reading The Call of the Carpenter. He appreciates William Allen White’s criticism of his writing. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has had similar suggestions.
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1912-01-22
A. E. James has received William Allen White’s letter regarding the Platt matter and Mr. Cutcheon has been put in charge of the matter.
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1901-12-23
Judge Hook believes that the charge of dishonesty against Cyrus Leland is unfair and unjust.
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1901-11-29
Eugene F. Ware has no objection to his letter being read to President Roosevelt. Ware has no time to hold office and is not interested in the pension agent position. He supports Cyrus Leland for the position.
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1901-11-29
The Ghent, Belgium, consulship went to an Ohio man and James W. Gleed would like Stuart Henry considered as consul in Genoa, Italy. Gleed read William Allen White’s article on President Roosevelt. Many people are supporting Cyrus Leland based on White’s theory. At the end of page 2, White seems to have forwarded the letter on to President Roosevelt, with a note to read carefully the underscored words. White will be happy to give Roosevelt the facts about the suit mentioned if he wishes.
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1901-11