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Letter from George B. Loud to Joseph A. Goulden

General George B. Loud has learned that Colonel George S. Benson of Washington, D.C., is in trouble and his position is in jeopardy due to financial difficulties. Loud believes that the Hancock 259 Post that they both belong to is largely responsible for Benson’s difficulties because they encouraged him to put the picture of “From Log Cabin to White House” in steel engraving form which cost hundreds of dollars. Loud wants Representative Goulden to look into the matter and see what can be done.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-07

Creator(s)

Loud, George B., 1845-1922

Letter from Harry Stillwell Edwards to J. F. Hanson

This letter refutes a claim made that Harry Stillwell Edwards has spoken of private matters of J. F. Hanson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-25

Creator(s)

Edwards, Harry Stillwell, 1855-1938

Letter from Harry Stillwell Edwards to Theodore Roosevelt

Harry Stillwell Edwards answers the charges that John M. Barnes made against Edwards in a letter sent to President Roosevelt. Roosevelt had forwarded Barnes’s letters to Edwards so that Edwards could address the accusations. Edwards refutes every charge in detail.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-24

Creator(s)

Edwards, Harry Stillwell, 1855-1938

Letter from W. Minter Wimberly to Theodore Roosevelt

W. Minter Wimerbly defends Postmaster Harry Stillwell Edwards against the accusation of not paying his debts. Wimberly, who has represented Edwards in legal matters for many years and has become his friend, relates how Edwards came to be in debt and the great efforts he has made to pay off his indebtedness. Both Wimberly and his partner have advised Edwards to seek relief by filing for bankruptcy, but Edwards has declined, committing to pay his debts as he is able. Wimberly believes the accusation against Edwards is unjust and slanderous.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-18

Creator(s)

Wimberly, W. Minter (William Minter), 1861-1919

Letter from Charles William Anderson to William Loeb

Charles William Anderson, the Supervisor of Racing Accounts in the State of New York, confidentially informs William Loeb that the Bishop has “touched our friend Ward for a cold Thousand,” but the situation has been resolved. Anderson updates Loeb on his club’s work to secure the “colored” vote in New York City.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-08

Creator(s)

Anderson, Charles William, 1866-1938

Announcement by Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

Reverend William B. Carroll and the Alexander Memorial Baptist Church announce having made an initial payment of $2,200 on their debt of $5,200, which was borrowed to complete the new church building, and ask for further donations to help their cause.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-25

Creator(s)

Carroll, William B. (William Bishop), 1867-

Summary of letter from John Ellis Roosevelt

John Ellis Roosevelt professes to know nothing about J. P. Mahoney and Mahoney has not submitted a claim to the executor of Elliott Roosevelt’s estate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-08

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff

Letter from John Ellis Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

John Ellis Roosevelt does not know J. P. Mahoney and Mahoney has never presented a claim to the executor of Elliott Roosevelt’s estate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, John Ellis, 1853-1939

Letter from J. P. Mahoney to Theodore Roosevelt

J. P. Mahoney claims that President Roosevelt’s deceased brother, Elliott Roosevelt, owes him money and asks Roosevelt to look into the claim.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-05

Creator(s)

Mahoney, J. P.

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Emlen Roosevelt is handling the estate of their uncle, Cornelius Roosevelt. His primary difficulty is with a Mrs. Motley who may have been the mistress of their cousin, also named Cornelius Roosevelt, and who believes she is owed $25,000. It has become a legal battle and Emlen believes the claim should be fought even though Mrs. Motley has excellent lawyers. He intends to make the matter so expensive for her to pursue that she will drop the demand. Emlen attended the funeral of Robert Roosevelt’s wife and he was thankful for the flowers sent by President and Edith Roosevelt. Frank Greene’s financial affairs are in bad shape.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from Philip S. Bevenly to Theodore Roosevelt

An appeal from Philip S. Bevenly to Theodore Roosevelt for funds to help reduce the debt of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-12-14

Creator(s)

Bevenly, Philip S.

Letter from James Roosevelt to Josiah Holmes

James Roosevelt attempts to settle payment on a bond from Josiah Holmes, Esq. Roosevelt asks Holmes to settle between him and the former holder of the bond, Mr. Leffers, rather than allowing the matter to go to law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1764-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, James