Cooley, Alford Warriner, 1873-1913 | - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt wishes to appoint Alford Warriner Cooley as Assistant Attorney General at once.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt updates his son Kermit Roosevelt on his older brother’s well being and visit home to the White House, sharing “that little bird was very, very glad indeed to get back in the nest.” Roosevelt agrees with Dean of Harvard College Bryon S. Hurlbut that his son Theodore Roosevelt, Ted, has been given undue negative attention from Boston District Attorney John B. Moran who merely wants “to make political capital for himself.” Roosevelt has been busy, but tells Kermit he has time to take a ride with his mother, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-07

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Ryan

President Roosevelt informs Acting Secretary of the Interior Ryan that the three men are considered suspended until he decides on the investigation. He instructs Ryan to notify Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley and have him consult with Stewart. Additionally, Roosevelt requests an explanation concerning Edward B. Linnen’s involvement with the investigation considering his previous conduct.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Irving Cobb

President Roosevelt greatly appreciated a recent editorial by Frank Irving Cobb, and believes that Cobb is correct in highlighting the administrative work of government of enforcing and administering laws as important. Roosevelt names a number of people involved in his government who he believe are doing very good work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt was interested in his son Theodore Roosevelt’s commentary about Charles Dickens in a recent letter he wrote to his mother, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He comments that “Dickens’ characters are really to a great extent personified attributes rather than individuals,” and offers several examples of the memorable examples Dickens created. Roosevelt provides a brief update on the progress of legislation, where he has been successful in passing a rate bill, but anticipates a fierce fight over the Panama canal bill. He has been too busy to get much exercise, but has occasionally been able to go horseback riding and play tennis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Civil Service Commision

President Roosevelt asks the United States Civil Service Commission to carefully consider Secretary of War William H. Taft’s letter. Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley has told Roosevelt that he objects to have civil service law apply to the Canal Commission, and Roosevelt thinks that the law should be withdrawn.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Leib

Following multiple reports of fraud, nepotism, and misconduct which he has not taken actions to correct, President Roosevelt informs William S. Leib that he is hereby removed from his position as Assistant Treasurer of the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederic Adrian Delano

President Roosevelt would like to Frederic Adrian Delano to come to Washington to speak with him and Attorney General William H. Moody about railroads and other businesses. Roosevelt believes that if there is not some kind of government regulation implemented, they will be faced with a movement either for government ownership of the railroads or for legislation of a “drastic and damaging character” against corporations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Gibons

President Roosevelt tells Cardinal Gibbons he has sent his note to Secretary of War Taft. Roosevelt will have Civil Service Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley look in to the matter of Mrs. Powers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Jennings Bryan

President Roosevelt thanks William Jennings Bryan for the letter and editorial on civil service reform, which he will discuss with Civil Service Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot

President Roosevelt writes confidentially to Gifford Pinchot concerning the resignation of William Williams as Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island. Although Roosevelt believes that Williams has done invaluable work, he has difficulty working and socializing with men of lower social standing and has been unable to get along with his assistant Joe Murray. Roosevelt offered to transfer Murray, but Williams would only accept Mr. Robinson as his replacement; a situation which Commissioner General Frank P. Sargent deemed to be unacceptable. Roosevelt has offered the position of Commissioner to Robert Watchorn and provides a copy of the letter sent to Watchorn apprising him of the whole affair.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Henry Dana

President Roosevelt has asked Civil Service Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley to write a letter on the civil service for publication. Roosevelt sends Cooley’s letter to Richard Henry Dana.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

President Roosevelt tells Corinne Roosevelt Robinson that she “may accept for that International Peace Congress business,” although he does not hold a high opinion of the organization. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has returned to the children, but Roosevelt is keeping busy by riding horses, playing tennis, and working on his acceptance letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes to his son, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., about his trip to Rock Creek Park, and his recent political and exercise activities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry C. Payne

President Roosevelt has received the letter regarding the complaint of the Civil Service Reform Association. He has written to Civil Service Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley to find out about the classification of the fourth class post offices. Roosevelt will take up all the cases with Henry C. Payne when he returns to Washington.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert J. Hopkins

President Roosevelt is opposed to Alford Cooley’s appointment to the Lake Level Commission and asks Senator Hopkins to recommend another “first-class engineer.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou to discuss the Jordan sisters with Civil Service Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley and encloses a letter from James Sullivan Clarkson regarding Mergenthaler Linotype machines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William L. Ward

President Roosevelt would like to appoint Alford Warriner Cooley as Civil Service Commissioner and asks William L. Ward to speak with Governor Benjamin B. Odell and Senator Thomas Collier Platt regarding the appointment.