Brodie, Alexander O. (Alexander Oswald), 1849-1918

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock some communications regarding Arizona Territorial Governor Nathan Oakes Murphy. Roosevelt feels he should be replaced with Alexander O. Brodie. Roosevelt also informs Hitchcock that he has been promised information regarding the unfitness of the man backed to be Secretary (likely Isaac Taft Stoddard), but says that while this is an important matter it does not need to be taken care of at the moment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Albert P. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert P. Wright writes to President Roosevelt upon hearing that someone told Roosevelt he had a drinking problem, which Wright states he does not. Wright discusses the difficulties in the Philippines, especially in regard to conflict between Filipinos and Americans. He openly divulges his antipathy for the Filipinos on the island.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-15

Creator(s)

Wright, Albert P.

Letter from Edward Henry Harriman to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward Henry Harriman tells President Roosevelt that he is disappointed that Benjamin A. Fowler has been chosen to succeed Governor Alexander O. Brodie as Governor of Arizona and feels that there is a more suitable choice for the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-28

Creator(s)

Harriman, Edward Henry, 1848-1909

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

John Campbell Greenway notifies President Roosevelt that he would be proud to be part of the Rough Rider escort detail for the inauguration. Greenway responded to the invitation by Colonel Alexander O. Brodie stating Brodie can count on him for that glorious event.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-27

Creator(s)

Greenway, John Campbell, 1872-1926

Letter from Edward Kent to Theodore Roosevelt

Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Kent turns down President Roosevelt’s offer of the governorship of Arizona Territory and suggests Benjamin A. Fowler for the job. He also mentions that current Governor Alexander O. Brodie believes that Edmund William Wells is an excellent candidate. However, Kent lists reasons why he disagrees with this and favors Fowler instead.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-26

Creator(s)

Kent, Edward, 1862-1916

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft shares General Fred C. Ainsworth’s evaluation of Major Edward S. Fowler’s lackluster performance in the Military Secretary’s Office. Senator Redfield Proctor and other members of the military committee would like Fowler’s name withdrawn and replaced with Governor Alexander O. Brodie’s. They feel future appointments should be given only to captains “of the line of the Army.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-18

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to Theodore Roosevelt

Eugene A. Philbin praises President Roosevelt on his handling of a meeting with Monsignor Ambrose Agius. Agius will soon be serving in the Philippines. Philbin writes that Roosevelt can mask a cross-examination as a friendly interview. Philbin has met with Arizona’s Governor Alexander O. Brodie and discussed the custody case involving the wards of the New York Foundling Hospital.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-03

Creator(s)

Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920

President’s battle scar received at Santiago and not at La Guasimas

This article corrects a mistake made in a previous article of this title, regarding Captain William E. English’s report of how and where President Roosevelt became wounded during the Spanish American War.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-13

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from William Loeb to Paul Morton

On behalf of President Roosevelt, William Loeb sends Secretary of the Navy Morton two letters from Chief Justice of the Arizona Territorial Court Edward Kent and Arizona Territory Governor Alexander O. Brodie about the governorship in Arizona. Loeb requests Morton return the letters after he has read them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-01

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George L. Brown

Theodore Roosevelt is glad to hear from George L. Brown and is pleased that Colonel Alexander O. Brodie’s son, Alexander O. “Sandy” Brodie, is one of Brown’s cadets. He believes that Brown and his wife, Mary W. Brown, represent the ideal American citizen

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William A. Kissam

President Roosevelt tells William A. Kissam that it is a pleasure to hear from him and to give his regards to all the boys in the regiment, especially Colonel Alexander O. Brodie

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Kent

President Roosevelt feels it inexpedient to appoint Edmund William Wells or Benjamin A. Fowler and asks Chief Justice Kent’s opinions of John H. Page and Joseph L. B. Alexander. He directs Kent to consult with Governor Alexander O. Brodie on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Kent

President Roosevelt asks Edward Kent if he prefers to be Governor or Chief Justice of Arizona. He requests Kent confer with Alexander O. Brodie regarding Benjamin A. Fowler’s suitability as Governor in case Kent turns down the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas W. Bradley

After reviewing Edward S. Fowler’s case with Secretary of War William H. Taft and members of the Military Committee, President Roosevelt informs Representative Bradley that his request will not benefit Fowler in any way, as he not fit for the position and the law will likely be amended to prevent his taking it. Additionally, this will have the further consequence of hurting the prospects of Arizona Governor Alexander O. Brodie, who would otherwise be confirmed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Taft he wants to appoint Governor of the Arizona territory Alexander O. Brodie to one of the places Congress is attempting to abolish before the law goes into effect. If necessary, Colonel John Tweedale may need to be retired so that Brodie can take his place.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eugene A. Ambrose

President Roosevelt tells Eugene A. Philbin to let him know if there is any more trouble in the “Arizona matter.” He also explains that Secretary of War Taft has sent a letter to Mr. Edwards telling Edwards he “must make amends for the improper reflection upon the Catholic colleges in the letter of his which was published.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman J. Gage

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has a high opinion of Dr. Alexander O. Brodie, whom he met on the Michigan last year, and he hopes that Secretary of the Treasury Gage will be able to grant his request.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Martin T. McMahon

President Roosevelt would like to introduce Judge McMahon to Colonel Alexander O. Brodie, whom he has appointed as Governor of Arizona.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Kent

President Roosevelt was pleased with Judge Kent’s letter regarding Governor Brodie, who is a “fine fellow.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

Governor Alexander O. Brodie of Arizona and Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock have recommended Isaac Taft Stoddard’s removal as Secretary of Arizona Territory. President Roosevelt agrees with their assessment and offers to go over the evidence with Senator Platt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919