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At the direction of President Roosevelt, William Loeb encloses a letter from Melvin C. Baldwin on behalf of surviving Civil War locomotive engineers. Roosevelt would like Pension Commissioner Ware’s views on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-06
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Samuel H. Sloan for his letter and assures Sloan that he was interested in the details of his service during the Battle of Gettysburg. Roosevelt enjoyed spending time with veterans and with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Roosevelt’s apologies to Thomas Thorson, because he is not able to visit South Dakota due to a prior arrangement to speak at Gettysburg. In his place, Albert J. Beveridge will spend a week visiting the principal cities of South Dakota.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt is outraged by some of the recent actions of the Associated Press in issuing statements about him that are false, and reporting him to have said things that he did not. Roosevelt has also noticed that the Associated Press seems to be suppressing news about him that is true, but this bothers him less.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-14
President Roosevelt appreciates the resolutions and letter that Warren S. Stone sent, and asks him to thank the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for their kindness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-13
President Roosevelt invites Hugh R. Fuller to attend the Conference of Governors in his capacity as representative of the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers, Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, and Railroad Trainmen. The conference will address the conservation of natural resources, with its purpose defined by the Inland Waterways Commission. In addition to the governors, Roosevelt is inviting representatives of many national associations, United States Representatives and Senators, and other members of the federal government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-06
President Roosevelt would like to make a personal appointment in Texas, and wishes to appoint Lyman S. Roach, a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, postmaster at Texarkana, Texas. He asks asks Cecil Andrew Lyon to “chime in” with him on this matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-07
Emory Speer agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion in The Outlook regarding the interest judges should have in the laboring masses. He sends a copy of his ruling in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers case, which is one of the most pleasing incidents in his long judicial career. Only Roosevelt’s public praise of his work in the chain gang case and the Greene and Gaynor case equals it. Speer wishes Roosevelt safe travels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-18
Richard J. Ryan, a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, wishes that President Roosevelt could stay in office for four more years. He says that while Secretary of War William H. Taft is a good man, he knows the labor vote will not support him. He remarks that the trusts are doing all they can to undo Roosevelt’s good moves for the laboring people, and when faced with poverty, many will vote for a Democrat if Roosevelt is not the nominee. He strongly suggests Roosevelt organize the heads of the railroad organizations in support of the campaign. He hopes they will be able to meet one day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-16
Postmaster General Cortelyou sends President Roosevelt a letter from the Grand Master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, John J. Hannahan, about a possible position for A. P. Kelly. Cortelyou draws Roosevelt’s attention to the last paragraph of Hannahan’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-20
President Roosevelt reminds Postmaster General Meyer that Warren S. Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, is friendly to the administration. He suggests Meyer visit Stone and review the matter of his brother. Additionally, Roosevelt requests statements from Assistant Postmaster Abraham L. Lawshe regarding any statements he may have made about labor issues, which would be unwise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-12
Theodore Roosevelt reminds George von Lengerke Meyer that the head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is “a man of some importance” who has been “a good friend of ours,” although Roosevelt has not always found him “a reasonable man.” Roosevelt advises Meyer to meet with him personally, stating it is at Roosevelt’s request, to discuss the matters concerning the man’s brother and to “quiet his feelings” if necessary.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1907-08-12
Eugene F. Ware does not think it is wise to issue pensions for members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers who are Civil War veterans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-11
Melvin C. Baldwin writes on behalf of locomotive engineers that served in the American Civil War and argues that they deserve government assistance in their old age.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-06