Dickinson, J. M. (Jacob McGavock), 1851-1928

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss his trust article, saying President William H. Taft and George W. Wickersham forced his hand when they allowed J. M. Dickinson to attack him over the Tennessee Coal and Iron deal. Roosevelt also discusses his possible presidential candidate nomination, stating that although he hopes it will come to it, he will not ignore his duty if the people choose him as their candidate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt is not sure that Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson can do anything about the matter at hand, but he encloses a letter for Raymond Lee Ditmars to take to Dickinson in case he can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt invites the recipient to attend the upcoming Conference of Governors on the Conservation of Natural Resources as a representation of their organization. Roosevelt says that practically all the governors will attend and that, in addition to these, Senators and Representatives of the Sixtieth Congress, Justices of the Supreme Court, and members of the presidential cabinet have also been invited. Accompanying the letter is a list of the people to whom this letter was sent, representing a number of national trade associations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to Owen Wister about a letter Roosevelt received from Judge J. M. Dickinson. Dickinson suggested that while the race question may never be settled, he believes that Roosevelt has helped quiet it for a time. Roosevelt believes that this is a common view in the South. He asserts that while many problems still remain in race relations and universal suffrage, the current situation has improved upon the past.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Charles Frederick Gunther, president of the Chicago Iroquois Club, that he appreciates the honor they have done him by inviting him, but he cannot currently set a date for a visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt will be unable to attend the dinner in honor of Judge Dickinson but commends Dickinson for his work with the Alaska Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks J. M. Dickinson for the information and will send the letter to Justice White.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Otto R. Markworth comments on Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Elgin, Iowa, and shares an extensive list of individuals he received autographs and letters from.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-10

Creator(s)

Markworth, Otto R., 1872-1936

Senator Percy did not understand Theodore Roosevelt’s “laughing remark” the other day. Upon reflection, he thinks it was probably related to Roosevelt’s speech in Jackson, Mississippi, and the ongoing political campaign. Percy comments on his relationship with Roosevelt. He invites him to go duck hunting with him and J. M. Dickson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-08

Creator(s)

Percy, LeRoy, 1860-1929

Carter H. Fitz-Hugh thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter and article. He wishes Roosevelt could have been at the opening of the new naval station. J. M. Dickinson is interested in the work and lets the Southern congressmen on the Committee on Naval Affairs know its value. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-05

Creator(s)

Fitz-Hugh, Carter H. (Carter Harrison), 1861-1932

Weldon B. Page, a private in the United States Army, seeks advice from Theodore Roosevelt in how to secure a promotion to 2nd lieutenant despite his age and time served. He explains that the Secretary of War promised his consideration, though Page was forgotten. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-19

Creator(s)

Page, Weldon B., 1881-1923

George L. Cain asks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter of introduction for Henry L. Stimson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-16

Creator(s)

Cain, George L., 1866-1931

Elizabeth L. Bloomstein solicits Theodore Roosevelt’s help in obtaining a place on the Teachers’ List of the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of teaching. She is at risk of losing her employment as Peabody College undergoes changes and temporarily closes, and needs assistance during the period she will be out of work. She has received numerous letters on her behalf from several prominent figures, and sends Roosevelt a character reference from John Allison.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-28

Creator(s)

Bloomstein, Elizabeth L. (Elizabeth Lee), 1857-1927

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

On the advice of Theodore Roosevelt, Edna Maria Fales wrote to Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson about her pension, and forwards Roosevelt the negative response she received. She laments her lack of success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-28

Creator(s)

Fales, Edna Maria Winchell, 1849-

James J. Conway sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter he originally posted in 1908. He reminds Roosevelt that he wrote lyrics about President William Taft and has since received letters from Taft’s family and even Representative Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Recently he applied to be a steward on the Panama Canal, but despite qualifications, the question of age was raised. Taft has taken the matter up with Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson. Conway lists several prominent citizens as references and asks Roosevelt to talk to William A. Prendergast about him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-13

Creator(s)

Conway, James J., 1850-

Thomas H. Herndon thinks the president should call a congress of newspaper and periodical publishers to meet in Washington D. C. to discuss the nation’s welfare as the press is influential in shaping public opinion. He believes Theodore Roosevelt’s support would make such a meeting possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-09

Creator(s)

Herndon, Thomas H., 1854-1925

President-elect Taft describes his pleasant journey to Colón to inspect the construction of the Panama Canal. He informs President Roosevelt that changes among the engineering staff have resulted in clear improvements. The committee is not inclined to change the plans for the canal’s locks and dams. They worry that too much money is being spent on safety precautions, but Taft disagrees. He approves of Roosevelt’s decision to widen the canal, and is optimistic that it will be finished before the projected completion date. Additionally, Taft discusses cabinet and diplomatic appointments he is considering.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-01

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Seeing that the president will not be tied up with an extra session of Congress, John Louis Ewell sends President Roosevelt a second invitation. The message is to be delivered by Judge J. M. Dickinson, a former pupil of Ewell’s. It is a request for Roosevelt to dine with the Mayflower Society of Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-13

Creator(s)

Ewell, John Louis, 1840-1910

Carter H. Fitz-Hugh asks if Theodore Roosevelt has seen the article “War” in the London Spectator, which confuses him. He mentions A. T. Mahan’s article, making a similar point. Fitz-Hugh wonders if Roosevelt saw the correspondence between Andrew Carnegie and J. M. Dickinson regarding the recommendation to fortify and police the Panama Canal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-27

Creator(s)

Fitz-Hugh, Carter H. (Carter Harrison), 1861-1932

Albert T. McNeal appeals to Stuyvesant Fish to write to President Roosevelt or Secretary of War Taft on his behalf. McNeal would like to be appointed to the Shiloh Park Commission. He names numerous mutual friends who can vouch for him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-15

Creator(s)

McNeal, Albert T. (Albert Thomas), 1843-1927