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Washington Weaver would like to be employed by Vice President Roosevelt in a position such as usher or messenger.
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1901-09-02
Thomas Herndon Young, a veteran of the Rough Riders, requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help in securing a position.
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1901-09-04
Henry W. Koch requests a position in the federal government or in the personal employ of Vice President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-05
Day Allen Willey would like to work for Vice President Roosevelt and offers his services.
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1901-09-05
William A. Bell, a former Rough Rider, is in debt and requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help in acquiring a position.
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1901-09-06
W. A. Faulk is seeking a messenger position at the customhouse in Portland, Oregon. He requests an endorsement letter from Vice President Roosevelt.
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1901-08-26
William Henry Hunt recommends Frederic C. Howe for a position in the government of Puerto Rico. He believes Howe is particularly qualified for treasurer. Hunt is concerned about the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and would like it to be filled soon. Overall, things are going well in Puerto Rico to improve conditions permanently.
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1901-08-26
Thomas J. Jackson introduced Representative Charles Curtis in Hutchinson, Kansas, and was impressed by all of the Roosevelt supporters. Roosevelt clubs are appearing across Kansas. Jackson plans to be in Washington, D.C., next session and hopes that Senator Joseph Ralph Burton can help him find a position.
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1901-08-26
Charles Krumm has been active in Republican politics for forty years and believes he is entitled to a position. He requests Vice President Roosevelt endorse his application to the navy yard or the Board of Immigration of New York.
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1901-08-26
Henry Franklin Auten recommends John W. Casteel of the Census Bureau and encloses a letter of recommendation from Powell Clayton. Auten requests that Vice President Roosevelt say a word on Casteel’s behalf to Director Merriam.
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1901-08-27
George Howland recommends William L. Weitzel as the letter carrier for the Glens Creek route near Frankfurt, Kentucky.
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1901-08-27
Joseph J. Pickard, a veteran of the 8th Regiment, requests Vice President Roosevelt’s assistance to find a suitable position.
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1901-08-27
Fred W. Bugbee thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the letter of recommendation. However, the letter arrived too late to put before the examining board. Bugbee lacks math skills and is having trouble on that part of the examination. Senator Joseph Ralph Burton provided him with a letter for Secretary of War Root, and he requests further assistance from Roosevelt.
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1901-08-28
Samuel R. MacLean hopes that Vice President Roosevelt’s son will be returned to health. MacLean is seeking appointment as the United States comptroller and requests Roosevelt’s help.
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1901-08-28
Griffin Tolman has applied to be the register of the land office in Montgomery, Alabama, and requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help.
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1901-08-29
Copies of letters commending the work of William A. Allan and recommending his appointment as an army chaplain.
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1901-08-27
Henry G. Hammon is hoping to be appointed to a permanent position and requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help.
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1901-08-23
Commissioner Hermann was pleased to be able to follow Vice President Roosevelt’s wishes and appoint David E. Warford, who served with Roosevelt in the 1st Volunteer Cavalry, a United States forest ranger.
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1901-08-23
Oscar L. Kline requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help in acquiring a government position.
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1901-08-24
R. H. Langford lists the many Senators and other prominent figures who support his receiving a “lucrative appointment” and asks Vice President Roosevelt’s help. He would like Roosevelt to write a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock and send him a copy.
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1901-08-24