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Frank C. Smith writes Frank Harper that the bill sent to Douglas Robinson has been received and a check issued to Louis O. Wilson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks Douglas Robinson to pay the enclosed bill to Louis O. Wilson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses bills from Oyster Bay for Douglas Robinson to pay, as requested by Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-01
President Roosevelt has received another large group of special pension bills. He has been assured by Commissioner Warner that the majority of these pensioners do not warrant being singled out for special bills and that the present arrangement rewards the “most clamorous” and not the most deserving. Roosevelt does not intend to take any immediate action but would like to meet with Senator McCumber and Warner to discuss these special bills and avoid a scandal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-14
President Roosevelt has signed the general pension bill and wants to prevent further special pension bills. He is signing over 400 special bills today but does not believe that further special bills are warranted. Roosevelt will reserve his final judgment until he can discuss the matter with Senator McCumber.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-06
President Roosevelt has reviewed Senator McCumber’s memorandum on special pension legislation and approves of the plan. He asks if the Senate Committee on Pensions can act on the plan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-09
President Roosevelt fears that the number of private and special pension bills being passed by Congress has grown too large. Important matters are being ignored in favor of granting favors. Roosevelt does not want to use the veto power on minor legislation but “the danger line in this class of legislation” is being approached.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-11