Alger, R. A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907

Letter from Peter W. Shute to Theodore Roosevelt

Peter W. Shute tells Theodore Roosevelt he is the only man to unite the Republican Party, but also suggests a new political party be formed, the Union Party. Shute believes there should be more focus on prohibition and temperance in politics, and less in the Church. Shute shares his grievances regarding William H. Taft and Robert M. La Follette and hopes Roosevelt will step up and save the party and the country.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt is sure Senator Lodge has seen his statement about Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker and his letter about William Jennings Bryan. Roosevelt thinks Foraker’s situation is distressing, but corruption must be exposed. He is torn about William Randolph Hearst’s recent attitude. The amount of corruption in high places is shocking, but it has been natural for Roosevelt to fight it. Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park S. B. M. Young brought two such examples to Roosevelt’s attention, one regarding appointments tied to William McKinley’s election and one regarding the feelings of John Kean and Hamilton F. Kean about business interests.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Annette Huldana Squire Henry Alger

President Roosevelt offers his condolences to Annette Huldana Squire Henry Alger, wife of Senator Russell Alexander Alger, on the day of his death.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-24

Letter from Truman Handy Newberry to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator R. A. Alger has informed Truman Handy Newberry that President Roosevelt is considering appointing Newberry as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Newberry thanks Roosevelt for this honor and assures him he will attempt to merit Roosevelt’s confidence.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-07

Committee which will represent the United States Senate at the funeral of Gen. Alger on Monday

Pictures of the twelve men that will represent the United States Senate at the funeral of Senator R. A. Alger.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-26

Note about General Alger

The note states that General R. A. Alger’s letter is the only letter the Department of Justice has in the marshalship case for western Michigan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-17

Note regarding Senate reelection

“Sen. Alger wants the President to know that he will be a candidate for reelection.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-15

Letter from Henry T. Allen to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry T. Allen is impressed that Roger Williams is willing to take the Lieutenant Colonelcy over the Colonelcy, which is similar to his decision to serve as Lieutenant-Colonel under Colonel Wood.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Munroe Smith

Theodore Roosevelt tells Professor Smith that Roosevelt did make his proposal to McKinley at a Cabinet meeting and that R. A. Alger supported it, and Lyman J. Gage did not. Roosevelt thinks highly of the “Carnegie Peace Endowment” since they have ordered extra copies of Smith’s article.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-05-03

Letter from John W. McGrath to William B. Beam

John W. McGrath, secretary to Theodore Roosevelt, points out the chapter of the Autobiography in which Roosevelt asserted that the incompetency of the War Department was due to lack of adequate preparation. Roosevelt knows nothing about the resignation of a member of the Cabinet or refusal of a Cabinet member to accept a re-appointment, which was asserted by the recipient of the letter. To make R. A. Alger a scapegoat was in the opinion of Roosevelt an injustice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Edward Bland

President Roosevelt regrets not being able to attend Michigan Senator R. A. Alger’s funeral. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

President Roosevelt shares with Truman Handy Newberry that he was able to tell Senator R. A. Alger of his intention. The only stipulation is that Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton must not object. Roosevelt does not believe this will be an issue, but will consult with Morton “at an early opportunity.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Spooner

President Roosevelt was interested to learn that Senator Spooner was present when General Alger offered Roosevelt command of the Rough Riders, which Roosevelt turned down in favor of Leonard Wood. Roosevelt would like to hear Spooner’s memory of the incident.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Senator R. A. Alger and asks Secretary of War Root to follow Alger’s suggestion and “call the men together” in order to select a “first-class man in the third place.” Roosevelt also concedes to the cancellation of Henry Lippencott’s appointment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Pitcher

President Roosevelt is glad to hear about the dogs and doubts Senator Alger’s opinion that soft snow will prevent outdoor activities.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry C. Payne

President Roosevelt considers the protests against Russell Alger to be serious and wants Postmaster General Payne to take up the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Brander Matthews

President Roosevelt is frustrated with the controversy involving General Miles and Admiral Schley. He believes that individuals involved on both sides have behaved poorly, but especially the people who support Schley. They simply will not listen to reason. Roosevelt feels that instead of court-martialing several men an “effort was made to make things pleasant for everybody.” No good has come of the situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Courteney Selous

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Frederik Courteney Selous maps of Montana and Wyoming to use on his upcoming hunting trip to the region around Yellowstone National Park. Roosevelt has marked these maps with the routes he believes he had taken when he hunted in the areas, but he is unsure of their accuracy. Roosevelt informs Selous of the areas where he successfully hunted various big game animals, such as elk, bighorn sheep, and wolves.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-05-18

Telegram from Robert Bacon to David E. Thompson

Assistant Secretary of State Bacon agrees to the positioning of war vessels off the coast to protect the interests of the United States. Bacon advises David E. Thompson, Ambassador to Mexico, to telegraph Secretary of War Russell Alger regarding the acts of El Salvador which indicate wanton aggression. Peace may be secured through moral pressure by the United States and Mexico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-12

Letter from John C. Bates to Theodore Roosevelt

John C. Bates received a confidential note from Senator R. A. Alger informing them that he is to be named Chief of Staff of the Army after Adna Romanza Chaffee retires. Bates thanks President Roosevelt for the honor.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-21