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President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the funeral of former President McKinley’s widow Ida McKinley. He then describes his trip on the train out west as he passed through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan. Roosevelt closes by saying he needs to talk to Kermit about his hunting trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-01
President Roosevelt reaches out to Cyrus Northrop, president of the University of Minnesota, on behalf of Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson. Wilson is seeking to hire someone, and he thinks a young professor from the chemistry department or the medical school would be the most suitable candidate. It would be difficult to hire a physician at the salary level he can offer. Roosevelt has sent a similar request to James Burrill Angell, the president of the University of Michigan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-19
President James B. Angell of the University of Michigan has recommended Ferris F. Fitch as head of the new University of Arizona. President Roosevelt intends to make the appointment if there are no objections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-07
President James B. Angell of the University of Michigan has recommended Ferris F. Fitch as head of the new University of Arizona. Roosevelt intends to make the appointment if there are no objections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-07
Donald A. Stark, a disabled Spanish-War veteran, requests Theodore Roosevelt help him secure a position as a messenger for the federal government. He reminds Roosevelt of their previous conversations on the matter. Stark is now eager to provide for his young son’s education and feels such a position would enable this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-21
John Wallace Riddle, consul general in Egypt, requests a new assignment. He prefers Belgium, Holland, Denmark, or Sweden. However, he would go to any location if there was an interesting task to be done, as long as it is not Turkey. Turkey is “the graveyard of diplomatic reputations.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-26
Augustus L. Crocker recommends James B. Angell to lead the American side of the international commission set forth in the River and Harbor Bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-23