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Day, William Alonzo, 1850-1928

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt provides Secretary of War Taft with a report concerning the conditions in Alaska he received in which William Alonzo Day supports cheap telegraphic service between Alaska and the United States in order to aid commerce and connect Alaska more closely with the rest of the United States. Roosevelt approves of this suggestion, and asks Taft to make a “proper order” to put it into effect. He asks that Taft submit it to him before promulgating it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

President Roosevelt has asked the National Committee to circulate Senator Knox’s entire speech, as it is “the best campaign document that could be circulated.” He could be referring to the speech given on October 1, 1904, before the Manufacturers Club of Philadelphia. Roosevelt asks Knox what he thinks of appointing Assistant Attorney General Day to the position of Interstate Commerce Commissioner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Benjamin F. Scott to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin F. Scott wants Theodore Roosevelt to review the enclosed papers and send them to Secretary of State Philander C. Knox. He feels he was made a scapegoat by the Chicago coalmen in a car service matter on which they took legal action. Gallagher saw an opportunity to glorify himself. Scott wants Roosevelt to know he was not involved with Gallagher’s attack or the actions of others.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-05

Creator(s)

Scott, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin)

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Moody has begun an investigation in the Lyon matter. He also accepted William Alonzo Day’s resignation as Assistant to the Attorney General and conveys Milton Dwight Purdy’s appreciation to President Roosevelt for the honor of taking over Day’s position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-28

Creator(s)

Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Moody writes to President Roosevelt that William Alonzo Day is resigning from his position with the Department of Justice. Moody recommends appointing Assistant Attorney General Milton Dwight Purdy to the vacancy. He is still investigating who should fill Purdy’s vacancy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-18

Creator(s)

Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou has met with Public Printer Francis Wayland Palmer and urged him to investigate William A. Miller’s case thoroughly. Since Attorney General Philander C. Knox is away, Cortelyou will ask Palmer to take up the case with Acting Attorney General William A. Day.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-05

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940