Dwight, Theodore F.

President Roosevelt apologizes to Sally Pickman Loring Dwight for “the query that caused [her] such discomfort.” A misunderstanding between Roosevelt and First Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis led Loomis to offer her husband, Theodore F. Dwight, a new position. Roosevelt has made it clear to Loomis that the Dwights should stay where they are.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells incoming Secretary of State Elihu Root that former Secretary of State John Hay had wished to take care of Theodore F. Dwight, a former Assistant Secretary of State and current vice consul. Roosevelt believes he is a good person and the government should continue to support him.

In a handwritten postscript, Roosevelt encloses part of a note from Clara Louise Hay, and similarly hopes to be able to take care of another employee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-10

Anna Roosevelt Cowles writes to President Roosevelt about two appeals that have been sent to her recently. Sallie Pickman Loring Dwight is concerned that her husband may be assigned to a German consulate rather than Vevey, Switzerland, as they had expected. General Henry Clark Corbin’s wife, Edythe, is distressed that Corbin may not be appointed to succeed General Adna Romanza Chaffee as Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Cowles also discusses other political and family news.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-13

Creator(s)

Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931

Assistant Secretary of State Adee believes it would be irregular for President Roosevelt to send a letter of greeting to President Porfirio Diaz through members of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. The organization and convention have no government recognition and official messages should be exchanged between accredited ambassadors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-15

Creator(s)

Adee, Alvey A. (Alvey Augustus), 1842-1924