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Theodore Roosevelt asks Luke E. Wright to write frankly about W. Morgan Shuster. Roosevelt believes Wright’s knowledge will help The Outlook, which will help people make up their minds about the matter involving Shuster.
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1911-12-16
President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of War Wright’s assessment that Captain Frank A. Cook should be reduced four files in rank and should leave a resignation with Army Chief of Staff James Franklin Bell that would become effective immediately should he ever “touch liquor again.”
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1908-10-06
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Wright that it was unethical to allow Fassett to re-take the exam, as the War Department knew he was colorblind. Any single waiver of a disqualifying condition only leads to bitterness from others who have been turned down.
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1908-10-02
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of War Wright a letter from Captain John H. Parker and asks if they should go ahead in issuing the order and asking for the legislation that he requests.
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1908-09-19
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of War Wright that although the bond issue will have to be taken care of, putting it off might be best for the campaign.
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1908-09-14
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of War Wright with a letter from Samuel S. Slater and asks that the charges be fully investigated before any contract is awarded.
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1908-09-12
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of War Wright to look into a matter personally. He instructs that the word “may” can be interpreted as the War Department sees fit. Wright can either grant or deny Representative Herbert Parson’s request.
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1908-09-04
President Roosevelt believes it is unwise for Secretary of War Wright to speak, as it might cause a reaction in the South. He asks Wright to consult him before accepting any invitations to speak.
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1908-08-29
President Roosevelt introduces his friend Howard Pyle to Secretary of War Wright.
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1908-08-28
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Wright that Governor Charles E. Magoon never said anything about bringing about the withdrawal of Cuban Liberal leader Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso. He suggests Wright inquire of Magoon what his reasons are. Additionally, Roosevelt instructs it is not their business to interfere for or against either Cuban political party. He does not care what the press says and will respond to any formalized statement about Cuba.
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1908-08-28
President Roosevelt encloses a letter to Secretary of War Wright on behalf of Governor George Curry for a position in the Philippines if there is a vacancy.
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1908-08-22
President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of War Wright and directs that cadets William T. Russell and Harry G. Weaver be dismissed from the United States Military Academy for their direct involvement with student hazing. The six other complicit cadets, William W. Prude, George W. Chase, James A. Gillespie, Isaac Spalding, William J. Nalle, and Bryon Q. Jones, are to be suspended for a period. Regarding a separate matter, Roosevelt agrees that Russell T. Hazzard should be forced to retire.
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1908-08-20
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Granville Fortescue for Secretary of War Wright’s personal information.
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1908-08-12
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of War Wright to look over a letter and report on it. Roosevelt would like to grant Florida Governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward’s request if possible.
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1908-08-08
President Roosevelt sends Governor Wright a draft of a memorandum concerning the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan.
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1907-09-21
President Roosevelt sends his congratulations to Ambassador Wright’s daughter, Katrina Middleton Wright Palmer, on her recent marriage to Charles D. Palmer. Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Wright and his wife, Katherine Semmes Wright, when they return to the United States.
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1907-08-13
In a letter presented to the recipient by Bishop Merriman C. Harris, President Roosevelt introduces American Ambassador to Japan Wright to Harris. Roosevelt notes that Harris has been honored by the Japanese government for his humanitarian work. He also writes that Harris has recently traveled across America speaking to “large bodies of representative men” regarding his experiences with the Japanese people.
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1906-12-17
Secretary of War Taft asks Governor Wright to review two letters which accuse Taft of lying. President Roosevelt has asked for Wright’s response. Taft also encloses an annual report. Taft expects more anti-imperialism critiques soon, now that the election is over.
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1904-11-17
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1918-02-11
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of War Wright a memorandum that he would like included in the record of Captain Archibald Willingham Butt. Roosevelt considers Butt an “exceptionally able and efficient officer” whose tact and diplomacy has been helpful in his work and planning regarding the Army. If Roosevelt should ever command troops again he would like Butt to serve under him.
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1909-03-03