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Secretary of War Taft received William Loeb’s letter, and encloses a letter received by his brother Charles Phelps Taft. Taft will see Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield about the matter the letter mentions, and hopes he can provide more information.
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1907-08-21
Senator Beveridge reports to President Roosevelt on a speech that Judge Edward Kent gave in Arizona, where he said several things that Beveridge thinks Roosevelt needs to know about.
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1907-02-20
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs H. A. Evans on behalf of Theodore Roosevelt that he is unable to give advice regarding the prospects of the Salt River Valley in Arizona and advises him to write to the director of the Reclamation Service, who might be able to get him in contact with the Salt River Valley Users’ Association.
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1911-10-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary apologizes for having troubled Clinton S. Scott concerning Roosevelt’s speech in Phoenix.
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1911-04-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary invites Charles Fletcher Lummis to join Roosevelt on the train to Los Angeles.
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1911-02-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks T. P. G. Hardere to contact the local arrangements committee in Phoenix regarding Roosevelt’s Arizona itinerary.
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1911-02-21
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Governor Richard E. Sloan for his courtesy.
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1911-02-20
Frank Harper suggests that Benjamin A. Fowler contact the local committee regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s Phoenix, Arizona, itinerary.
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1911-02-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Charles A. Van Der Veer that Roosevelt is satisfied with the plans in place for him to visit and dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. However, plans for the Sunday after should be paused because he may wish to leave early so he can get to Mesa to spend as much time as possible with his son Archie. The secretary says that Roosevelt is pleased with all other plans for him in Arizona. He adds that Roosevelt particularly wants to meet with the Rough Riders in Mesa.
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1911-02-11
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a letter from Stanford University president David Starr Jordan for his son Ted. He has instructed Jordan to write Ted, and Ted will carry out his plan. He asks Ted to ask Jordan if that is all right. Roosevelt provides times and days for his trip between Phoenix and Los Angeles, and from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
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1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends an account of Roosevelt’s itinerary for his trip to the Southwest to Chief Justice of the Arizona Territories Supreme Court Edward Kent.
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1911-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt discusses his trip to Mesa, Arizona, where he will visit his son, Archie Roosevelt, and H. D. Evans. Roosevelt concedes that he may have to speak in Phoenix, but declines to do so on Sunday.
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1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary details Roosevelt’s Arizona travel itinerary for John P. Orme. He suggests Orme shares it with C. J. Blanchard.
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1911-01-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes Helen W. Stevens that the ranch life is difficult and he would not send a weak boy to a ranch. Roosevelt does believe the boy will succeed at the Mesa School in Phoenix. One of Roosevelt’s sons went there and got a lot from the experience.
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1915-02-03
Charles E. Mills writes to Pearl Holderman, at the request of Theodore Roosevelt, to arrange accommodations for her in Arizona for health reasons. Mills commends the healthy climate, variety of food, and affordability of Phoenix, Arizona. Mills explains that Roosevelt first asked John Campbell Greenway to assist her, but due to Greenway’s absence, Mills as “next friend” will serve in his place. Mills explains that he and Greenway had served in the Rough Riders with her deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman. He promises “the regiment is anxious to help [her] in any way it can, and to carry out the Colonel’s wishes.”
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1917-11-14
Clinton S. Scott was only recently able to forward Senator William Edgar Borah a copy of The Republican containing Theodore Roosevelt’s speech in Phoenix, Arizona. He apologizes to Frank Harper for the delay.
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1911-04-19
Dell M. Potter and T. M. White of the Trans-Continental Good Roads Association of Arizona have invited delegates from multiple states to meet and organize the National Trans-Continental Good Roads Association. This association would build a transcontinental road through the delegates’ states. They hope Roosevelt will be the president as they believe he is the only man who can ensure success in their endeavor.
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1911-03-15
Charles A. Van Der Veer notifies Frank Harper of some scheduling arrangements that have been made for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to budgeting some time for local members of the Rough Riders to visit with Roosevelt, he has also been scheduled to greet school children of Phoenix while en route to the planned luncheon. Van Der Veer additionally confirms arrangements that have been made for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s travel.
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1911-03-08
Mayor Goldwater invites Theodore Roosevelt to visit his city, Prescott, Arizona, on his upcoming trip to Phoenix and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. Many Rough Riders used to live in Prescott.
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1911-02-11
C. J. Blanchard updates Frank Harper on train schedules and logistics regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Arizona to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. From Arizona, Roosevelt will continue on to El Paso.
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1911-02-11