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Theodore Roosevelt clarifies to George R. Eaves that no one has ever represented him on a special mission to Russia. Roosevelt corresponds with Louis Edelman regarding politics, but does not remember ever having asked Edelman to represent him on any special missions because he would remember such a thing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
The editorial writer claims that northern newspapers have not presented an accurate account of suffrage in the South. The article discusses how the requirements for voting registration will “disfranchise only the ignorant and the thriftless negroes.” The author notes that there may be some areas where black citizens meeting these qualifications are still refused the vote. He argues that “the remedy for this condition…is not the repeal of the Constitution, but the just and equable enforcement of the Constitution.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-12
President Roosevelt tells Congressmen Wiley that it was a “first-class letter” and that he wishes that it would be published in the Alabama papers or even the New-York Tribune. He promises to tell Wiley about the “fleet matter” when he sees him in person.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-06
President Roosevelt desired a quick decision about the Alabama judgeship in order to prevent bitterness. He will not act on the southern appointments until he has had a chance to talk with Senator Hanna after the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-08
J. D. McMillan of the Greenwood Hunting Club invites Theodore Roosevelt to join the Club in black bear hunting in November or December.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
William Holcombe Thomas has heard there will be an opening for the District Attorney in the Middle District of Alabama and asks Theodore Roosevelt to ask President William H. Taft to appoint Thomas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
Hanrick, Ripley A. (Ripley Arnold), 1872-1953
Thomas T. Wright expresses to Oscar W. Underwood that the U.S. needs more American ships in foreign trade and urges Congress to pass a ship subsidy bill to support the merchant marine and boost the southern economy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
United States District Judge Jones expresses his interest in who will be appointed judge. He relays his knowledge and opinion of eleven aspirants. He details Hundley’s efforts to legislate discrimination against African Americans through a proposed amendment to bar African American schools from receiving equal funding to white schools. He explains the Democratic Party’s and Republican Party’s mistrust of Hundley due to his change in political parties.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-10
This memorandum describes the candidacy of Oscar R. Hundley for appointment as judge to various openings in Alabama. Hundley’s numerous endorsers are listed. Objections to his appointment are discussed, along with Hundley’s responses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-08
Attorney General Bonaparte has spoken to Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock about the political situation in Alabama, particularly regarding Assistant U.S. Attorney Oscar R. Hundley and an open judge seat. One faction supports Hundley’s nomination because it would be a blow to a second disgruntled faction which wants to take control of the Alabama delegation to the National Republican Convention. This faction wants Shelby S. Pleasants chosen. Bonaparte also reports on a conference with James Clark McReynolds about the Tobacco Trust. Bonaparte will be ready to brief President Roosevelt on this matter on Monday or Tuesday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-08
Senator Dillingham of Vermont knows of no one who opposes the confirmation of Oscar R. Hundley except Senator Edmund Pettus of Alabama, whom Dillingham believes holds a personal grudge against Hundley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-24
Clark Howell regrets that he will not be able to get to Washington, D.C. at this point in time to meet with President Roosevelt. Howell happened to run into ex-Governor Joseph Forney Johnston and they talked. Johnston did not discuss with Roosevelt all he wished to get through. Howell wishes Roosevelt to know that Montgomery would be a great place to mention the Jefferson Davis incident and that only a general reference would be needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-08
Judge Jones writes to President Roosevelt concerning a piece of legislation before the House Judicial Committee that would reapportion judicial districts in Alabama, causing Jones to lose some of the territory over which he currently has jurisdiction. Jones is unable to speak before the Committee in person and has learned of a plot to shorten the time he would have to respond to the bill in writing. Jones asks Roosevelt to ensure there will be enough time to make a reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-04
Judge Jones denies accusations that he has been attempting to control Republican politics and patronage in Alabama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-20
James Sullivan Clarkson forwards a letter to President Roosevelt from Colonel L. E. Parsons of Alabama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-20
African American delegates who were excluded from the Alabama Republican State Convention issue an open letter “To the Republicans of Alabama,” protesting that their exclusion violates both the state and federal constitutions and deserves the “severest condemnation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09
African Americans are being ignored and discriminated against by southern Republicans. In Alabama, sixteen African American delegates to the state convention were excluded from political recognition. President Roosevelt will need to intervene to prevent southern discrimination from affecting the African American vote in northern states.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-23
Newspaper articles describing Richard Cheatham’s verbal attack on Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson regarding cotton interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-11
Newspaper article regarding the suspension of deputy United States Marshal Alfred B. Colquitt over the alleged mistreatment of a prisoner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-07