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Letter from A. S. Draper to Nicholas Murray Butler

A. S. Draper writes to Nicholas Murray Butler concerning a plan to change New York’s educational system.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-11

Letter from Elisha Ely Garrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Elisha Ely Garrison shares his idea of establishing a preparatory school for consular and for diplomatic service, and suggests making this an issue in the upcoming presidential campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-24

Letter from Charles Rufus Skinner to Nicholas Murray Butler

Charles Rufus Skinner has been warned that the Roman Catholic Church is working to defeat his re-election as New York State Superintendent, Department of Public Instruction. Skinner hopes that Nicholas Murray Butler can influence Republican party leaders in New York and in Washington, D.C., to support Skinner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-07

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Taft reviews recent events in the Philippines, including negotiations over the acquisition of the friars’ lands, difficulties with merchants, the construction of an electric trolley railway, and a survey for a new Manila water supply. General Wood has taken hold of Moro Province with “vim and vigor.” Robert Taft has returned to the United States for preparatory school, and Helen Herron Taft is not ill but needs “building up of her nerves.” Taft has been horseback riding for exercise and hopes to continue this activity when he returns to Washington, D.C. He would like an exception made so his horse can accompany him back to the states.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-22

Letter from John Chandler Bancroft Davis to Theodore Roosevelt

J. C. Bancroft Davis writes to President Roosevelt regarding a commission to educate native people of the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-19

Message of the Hon. William H. Hunt to the Second Legislative Assembly

Governor Hunt addresses the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly at the start of the first session. He describes his vision for the government, education, finances, courts, infrastructure, and public lands of Puerto Rico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-13

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid sees no advantage in renewing the controversy between the Board of Regents and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-14

Letter from Henry V. Boynton to George B. Cortelyou

Henry V. Boynton encloses records of the investigation into Washington, D.C., school affairs for the President’s attention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-16

Letter from Henry V. Boynton to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry V. Boynton complains of the treatment he received from Commissioner Macfarland during a school investigation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-16

Letter from H. Montgomery Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

H. Montgomery Smith is forming a class for Groton boys since Groton has been closed and wants to know if he should reserve a place for President Roosevelt’s boys.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-27

Letter from Oliver W. Huntington to Theodore Roosevelt

There has been a newspaper report that Kermit Roosevelt will be attending Cloyne House School. Oliver W. Huntington believes that a telegram to Endicott Peabody may have given rise to the newspaper report.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-17

Letter from Elmer Burritt Bryan to Division Superintendents

General Superintendent of Education Bryan sends eight questions regarding education in the Philippines to the District Superintendents of the Department of Public Instruction for the Philippine Islands.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-28

Letter from Elmer Burritt Bryan to Division Superintendents

The Secretary of Public Instruction requests further information regarding the number of Filipino and American teachers in the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-24

Letter from Endicott Peabody to Theodore Roosevelt

Endicott Peabody believes that Kermit Roosevelt’s examinations will qualify him for Groton School in the fall but all candidates must be treated on the same basis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-06

Letter from John Hay to George B. Cortelyou

Secretary of State Hay knows very little about the Robinsons or their school but has provided them with money over the last few years. The school was once named after Hay but is now named after President McKinley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-10

Letter from Jean Izoulet to Theodore Roosevelt

Jean Izoulet would like permission to teach a course on President Roosevelt’s doctrines at the College de France and for a colleague to translate several of President Roosevelt’s works into French. English translation of original letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-02

Carnegie Institution Purpose and Principles

Brief statement of the purpose and principles of the Carnegie Institution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-02

Letter from Robert L. Preston to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert L. Preston is giving Kermit Roosevelt academic examinations and when they are complete Preston will forward the exams to the Roosevelts so they may be enclosed to Dr. Endicott Peabody at Groton School.