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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Elizabeth Nicolin Bolenbaugh that he cannot help her and recommends she contact the Commissioner of the Land Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
William Loeb sends Secretary of the Interior Garfield President Roosevelt’s acceptance of Land Commissioner Richard Achilles Ballinger’s resignation, along with a request that Garfield send the nomination of Fred Dennet to succeed him. Roosevelt will nominate Dennet based on Garfield’s advice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-06
Richard Achilles Ballinger has resigned as Commissioner of the General Land Office and, upon the recommendation of Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield, President Roosevelt has sent Assistant Commissioner Fred Dennett’s name to the Senate as Ballinger’s successor. Roosevelt understands that Dennett is a friend of Senator Hansbrough and that Hansbrough is willing to endorse Dennett.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-06
William Davenport Hulbert thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter containing new, interesting, and valuable information on the Alaska situation. He is troubled that his findings have differed from The Outlook’s and has talked to many well-informed men from various perspectives. Hulbert discusses these findings and his opinions of various Alaskan government officials, including Judge James Wickersham and Territorial Governor Wilford B. Hoggatt. He asks Roosevelt’s permission to quote from his letter, especially concerning David Henry Jarvis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
The doctors have told Arthur J. Leonard’s wife that she must move to higher altitude for her health. Leonard tells William Loeb that he needs to go with her and would like to be appointed Special Agent for the Land Office in either Oregon or Washington State. Leonard has spoken with his former boss, Alexander Clifton Shaw, who has told him to apply for the position. Leonard discusses his salary needs and asks Loeb to write a letter on his behalf to Land Office Commissioner Fred Dennett.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-12
In accordance with Land Office Commissioner Fred Dennett’s request, Arthur J. Leonard has left him a written application for his transfer. Dennett will take the matter up with Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield on Thursday and notes that Garfield may object to the salary. Leonard asks William Loeb to speak to Garfield about him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-13
Following a number of legislative items, including voting on an amendment to a bill and a motion to investigate participation in international expositions, Senator Robert M. La Follette delivers a speech beginning with proposed tariff reciprocity with Canada, but quickly turning to his view that President William H. Taft has abandoned his campaign promises to continue the progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. La Follette excoriates Taft on his stances on taxes and conservation, among other issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-15