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Harvey L. Simmonds asks Theodore Roosevelt to support Fisk University by recommending it to potential donors, speaking to influential philanthropists, and visiting the school to address the students.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
President Roosevelt took the liberty of sending Jacob H. Schiff’s letter and Paul D. Cravath’s brief to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte. He previously referred Bonaparte to Attorney General of Illinois William H. Stead’s report regarding the Chicago and Alton matter. Roosevelt has not reviewed the case with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-22
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-24
Feather, James V. (James Victor), 1882-1950
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
2025-01-02
George T. Powell came to the Oyster Bay area in 1905 to examine trees and educate people on how to protect them from insects. He has recently been invited to visit the region again. Powell offers to look at President Roosevelt’s trees while he is there and to advise the estate’s superintendent on how to protect them. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt indicated the work was not needed, as someone had attended to the estate’s trees last year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-12
A list of proposed speakers for the Sportsmen’s Dinner along with the type of horse they will speak about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-02