Notes for an article on the New York police force
Possible topics for an article on the New York police force typed by Theodore Roosevelt, presumably while he was Police Commissioner.
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Creation Date
1895-1897
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Memorandum
Memorandum regarding the Algeciras conference
Memorandum that is most likely detailing the Algeciras conference and treaty regarding the conflict between France and Germany over Morocco.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-01-28
Memorandum from Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt writes to the proofreader of his book Fear God and Take Your Own Part to find someone competent to go over the manuscript and remove all superfluous u’s. He also says to stop publishing until this is done because he does not want the ridiculous spelling attributed to him. This was cut from a proof of the book.
Collection
Creation Date
1916
Memorandum from William Loeb to Rudolph Forster
William Loeb asks Rudolph Forster to discover if Leroy Stafford Boyd is an employee of the Library of Congress.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-26
Memorandum on the renovation of the White House
A memorandum discussing the temporary executive offices of the White House, on which President Roosevelt has made notes. The date of this memorandum is unknown.
Collection
Creation Date
1903
Memorandum of interview with the Japanese minister and Mr. Adee, Department of State
Acting Secretary of State Adee writes a transcript of his interview with Japanese Minister Shinʼichirō Kurino. Adee and Kurino discussed the housing of the Russian warship Lena in San Francisco and the question of what might happen to the officers and crew of the ship. Kurino expressed the Imperial government’s desire that the men not be sent back to Russia if that is requested by the Russian government, and Adee asked for a written copy of the request.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-16
Memorandum of interview with the Japanese Minister
The memorandum records an interview between Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee and Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira concerning the Japanese position on Russia’s violation of China’s neutrality at Shanghai. Although the matter has been settled, Takahira offers Adee an informal communication before the Japanese make an official announcement.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-26
Message from George B. Cortelyou
George B. Cortelyou inquires as to whether President Roosevelt has contacted Senator Charles W. Fairbanks. Cortelyou recommends Roosevelt do so as soon as possible after the Democratic Convention in order to let him know when he should “come on.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-28
Letter from Charles Young to President of Examining Board
Lieutenant Colonel Young details the history of his military service. He was an attaché in Liberia and helped in the “development of my own people of the black race.” He refutes findings of the Medical Board and wishes to serve in Europe.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-05-07
Memorandum from William Loeb
William Loeb asks that the attached letter be kept private until it is published on September 14.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-09-09
Memorandum from Theodore Roosevelt to Navy Department
President Roosevelt asks the Navy Department how many guns are made by the government and how many are purchased from outsiders. He also inquires about how many accidents to guns have been made in American shops versus those made by outsiders.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-11
Memorandum from Theodore Roosevelt to War Department
President Roosevelt states that he wants all watchmen, lock tenders, and lock employees to be considered as covered by the eight-hour-a-day law. He wants Secretary of War William H. Taft to make exceptions only on a case-by-case basis, and the president desires that the number of all exceptions is reported to him. Roosevelt wants this policy to go into effect immediately.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-11
Memorandum from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock
President Roosevelt issues a directive to Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock stating that in order to prevent fraud that is now occurring with the acquisition of public lands in the United States, an authorized officer of the government will need to examine any issuance of final certificate, patent or evidence of title with the exception of the examples outlined in the memorandum. Hitchcock will be responsible for issuing these instructions to carry out the order.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-25
Memorandum from Thomas H. Netherland
Thomas H. Netherland lists the materials delivered to the State Department for the reception.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chas. S. Bromwell
President Roosevelt tells Chas. S. Bromwell, Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds, that employees working social functions at the White House will have their duties defined from now on.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-15
Memorandum from Thomas H. Netherland
Thomas H. Netherland lists the materials delivered to the State Department for the reception.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-12-27
Memorandum from Ernest P. Holcombe
Ernest P. Holcombe’s reports on his travels as special inspector to attend the hearing in the case of Holm Olaf Bursum v. Territory of New Mexico. Holcombe mentions his conversations with Judge Albert B. Fall, who was under the influence of alcohol. Holcombe details the proceedings of the Bursum case, which resulted in the Territory owing an amount of money to Bursum.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-19
Memorandum from Arthur Murray to Fred C. Ainsworth
This memorandum details the poor conduct and inefficiency of Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery Corps in the United States Army using the testimony of a variety of witnesses. Brigadier General Murray recommends relief from command or retirement upon Stewart’s own application.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-16
Memorandum from Stanley Wellington Finch to Charles J. Bonaparte
Stanley Wellington Finch informs Attorney General Bonaparte about Special Agent William E. Johnson’s action regarding liquor traffic in Indian Territory. The Department of the Interior does not want to withdraw Johnson from his current work and would not do so unless requested by President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-13
Memorandum of September 11, 1907
This memorandum states that President Roosevelt desires to send the next volume of his speeches to John St. Loe Strachey in England. The volume will be marked where Roosevelt mentions socialism.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-11