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A list of all men of color appointed to or continued in office by President Roosevelt, complete with the office and date.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01
The list provides the names, home states, titles, assigned regions, and date of enlistment for people of color in the diplomatic and consular service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-22
President Roosevelt encloses letters of introduction for Harry Johnston. While Roosevelt cannot write to Haitians and Santo Domingans, he can write to the American Ministers there; they may be able to assist Johnston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-27
In response to a letter from William R. Funk about the possibility of a white man, John R. King, succeeding John T. Williams, a black man, as American Consul in Sierra Leone, President Roosevelt tells Secretary of State Root to work with Booker T. Washington to find a “good colored man” for the post.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-30