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T. Coleman du Pont reminds Theodore Roosevelt that H. A. du Pont is the current senator of Delaware, not himself. Du Pont says he will meet Roosevelt at his office on Friday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-12
Theodore Roosevelt is happy to help Annie Gray Hawkins, the widow of Hamilton Smith Hawkins. Since he is “persona non grata” with Congress, Roosevelt suggests that whoever is in charge of the bill direct him on how he can best help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-29
President Roosevelt explains his reasoning for recent judgeship appointments as the result of choosing good public servants. In response to Senator Proctor’s assertion that Vermont has not received its proper share of appointments, Roosevelt retorts that the state has nearly five times the share to which she is entitled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-13
President Roosevelt congratulates Horace G. Knowles, and says that he was pleased to see H. A. Du Pont as Senator from Delaware.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-13
Judge Gray writes Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of his sister, Annie Gray Hawkins, the widow of General Hamilton Smith Hawkins, regarding a Congressional bill to grant her a special $100 monthly pension because of her husband’s service. He discusses General Hawkins’ character and shares that Annie cares for her invalid daughter, Harriot Scofield Hawkins. Gray looks forward to hearing the report of Roosevelt’s African experiences at the Smithsonian Board of Regents meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-26
In a telephone message, Albert J. Beveridge reported on the positions of several Senators regarding the battleship bill, and provided a list of Senators President Roosevelt should speak to about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-20
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
Senator H. A. Du Pont, a member of the Committee on Pensions, submits a report to the Senate on General Hamilton S. Hawkins’s service during the Battle of San Juan Hill. He includes a letter from Theodore Roosevelt that supports his statements. Du Pont proposes that because of Hawkins’s gallantry and faithful service, his widow, Annie Gray Hawkins, receives an increased pension to support her and her invalid daughter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
John Edward Addicks writes to President Roosevelt to “guarantee” him the state of Delaware in the 1904 presidential election, despite the naysaying of Senator L. Heisler Ball and the funding of Henry A. Du Pont.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-30