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Cutcheon, Franklin Warner M., 1864-1936

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles S. Smith

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles S. Smith

President Roosevelt sends General Smith a copy of a letter he received from Chief of Ordnance William Crozier applauding the appointment of Smith to brigadier general before his retirement. In the letter Crozier details Smith’s triumphs, including the widespread adoption of the built-up forged steel cannon gun and revitalizing coastal defenses in the United States. Roosevelt appreciates Smith’s service to the country, as this efforts advanced the development of seacoast defenses in the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Martha Selmes

Letter from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Martha Selmes

While Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has not formally invited any married people–except the members of the cabinet–to Alice Roosevelt’s dance, she would be pleased if Martha Selmes stopped in without a formal invitation if she is in town. Roosevelt recently returned from a river trip with the Roosevelt children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Douglas Robinson notifies President Roosevelt of several upcoming changes that will affect his trust, as well as those of Anna Roosevelt Cowles and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, due to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s illness. He needs Roosevelt’s consent to appoint a new trustee. Robinson has also been contacted by George Lee, who was wondering if Lee, Higginson & Company could arrange Roosevelt’s financial matters while he is abroad. Robinson congratulates Roosevelt on the election results, and enjoyed recently seeing Roosevelt’s sons, Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30

Creator(s)

Robinson, Douglas, 1855-1918