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Burke, James Francis, 1867-1932

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

President Roosevelt tells Senator Knox of Pennsylvania his response to an enclosed letter from Representative James Francis Burke of Pennsylvania, in which Roosevelt states that he would like to appoint John Dunbar Pringle, who has done good work for the Republican Party in his paper, to be appraiser of merchandise in Pittsburg. He also encloses for Knox a letter from Pringle that will provide more information about him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Patrick McDermott to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Patrick McDermott to Theodore Roosevelt

Patrick McDermott, of the College of the Holy Ghost in Pittsburgh, informs President Roosevelt of the extensive number of missions the college runs throughout different regions of Africa. He lists the locations of missions in British East Africa and German East Africa, and invites Roosevelt to visit any of them while on his African safari.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-14

Creator(s)

McDermott, Patrick, -1921

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Taft had thought that he had figured out an issue pertaining to Ohio, but now realizes that any move he makes will leave some faction discontented with him. Arthur I. Vorys is upset at Frank H. Hitchcock being made Chairman of Taft’s campaign. Taft has been in contact with many people, asking them to come visit him in order to discuss strategy. He has also been golfing and working on a draft of his acceptance speech, which he plans to submit to President Roosevelt for advice before he actually gives it. Taft also briefly remarks on an ongoing investigation into the Brownsville incident.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-04

Creator(s)

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