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President Roosevelt asks if General Duke is interested in the position of commissioner to mark Confederate graves, as Colonel William Elliot has passed away.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-07
President Roosevelt does not believe he can appoint Mary Bower Hutson’s husband, Marion M. Hutson, to the position she inquired about, as the current occupant, Robert Smalls, is doing well in the position. He reminds Hutson that he recently gave an appointment to a relative of hers, William Elliott.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-31
President Roosevelt would be pleased if Representative Elliot’s son, a Marine, can be “properly” retired.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-09
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-10
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Thompson, Hugh Smith, 1836-1904
English
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt thanks George B. Edwards for his letter and promises to speak to Congressman William Elliott about the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-07
Senator McLaurin appreciates President Roosevelt’s comments regarding the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition. McLaurin believes it is courteous for Representative Elliott to introduce the legislation as Elliott introduced the bill during the last session. He also fears that if he introduces the bill then Elliott will work towards preventing its passage. McLaurin is interested in passing the legislation and not using the passing for political advantage.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-03