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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Henry W. Samson that his letter arrived after Roosevelt left on his western campaign tour. He suggests that Roosevelt may have time to go over the bill and give his opinion when he returns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs R. E. Dalmasse that Roosevelt has received his letter regarding the Aldridge Monetary Bill, but is unable at the time to express an opinion on it as he does not have the time to study the bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Roosevelt’s acknowledgments regarding an unidentified bill to W. E. Pearsall. Roosevelt is unable to spend any time on the bill, although Pearsall already knows Roosevelt’s views on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt notes that the Indian Bill seems to be dying and that he was interested in the enclosures Captain Bullock sent. Roosevelt would like to visit South Dakota but it is not possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-23
President Taft requests that Theodore Roosevelt write to Senator Lodge encouraging him to make a speech on the Lorimer case. He has been working on reciprocity with Canada and it appears that an agreement will be reached on “natural products.” Taft reviews the potential for Canadian reciprocity and would appreciate Roosevelt’s opinion. Original and copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-10
Charles J. Bonaparte writes Theodore Roosevelt to express his concern regarding the wording of a provision in the Naval Appropriations Bill which would place limitations on the President’s selection of the Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. The provision would allow for selection only from the Corps of Engineers, and only those with seven or more years active service. Bonaparte feels that placing such a limitation on the President is unwise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-02
Vice President Roosevelt responds to Edwin Brockholst Livingston’s request to take action on his behalf regarding legislation that Livingston disagrees with. Roosevelt informs Livingston that he will be unable to help in the matter, though he sees the validity of Livingston’s concerns.
1901-04-01
Governor Roosevelt is happy to hear that General Johnson’s health is improving, and confides to Johnson that New York Senator Thomas Collier Platt Platt and the Franchise Bill have been recent “trouble(s)” for him. Roosevelt also mentions a recent visit by businessman, John Campbell “Jack” Greenway to the Executive Mansion.
1899-05-10