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William D. Wanzer received the letter from Frank Harper, but writes to Theodore Roosevelt again to ask he make an exception for Wanzer’s case and help him get a position in Boston. Wanzer hopes Roosevelt will help him and he will pass on the kindness to someone else.
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1911-10-03
Horace Hitchcock, Ansel J. Robbins, and others speak to the character of Perry C. Maynard, having known him for 9 years in Jamestown, New York. They state his talent is adapted to all kinds of work, especially detective work, and he is held in the highest esteem by the community. This is a copy of the original reference letter.
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1911-10-02
Russell Stringer asks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter of reference for a leadership position at the University of Chicago, and explains how they crossed paths back in 1905 at the White House when Stringer was a pager for the House of Representatives.
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1911-09
William D. Wanzer introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt and asks if he could find a position for him in Boston.
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1911-09-21
John S. Nissen introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt and encloses a selection of employment references. He asks for Roosevelt’s aid in fixing a payment discrepancy.
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1911-09-19
Charles Petersen has just arrived in America from Denmark. He read an interview with US minister to Denmark, Maurice Francis Egan, that Theodore Roosevelt can offer employment assistance to any interested dane. Petersen hopes to find employment through Roosevelt.
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1911-09-16
John Mason introduces Dr. Edward G. Rowland to Theodore Roosevelt, hoping to connect him with a government position. Rowland expands on his employment issues to Roosevelt, explaining that he was widowed and is caring for his children alone.
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1911-09-16
Maria Dolores Calvo, daughter of Minister Plenipotentiary Joaquin Bernardo Calvo Mora, tells Theodore Roosevelt that she has been teaching for the past three years but recently decided to pursue a writing career. She explains that her education at the Washington Seminary, College of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, and her fluency in three languages, would make her an excellent worker. She asks if Roosevelt knows of any job openings for her and requests a letter of recommendation.
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1911-09-15
Elizabeth J. Mitchell asks Theodore Roosevelt for assistance in securing a position as a private secretary in Washington, D.C., or New York City, providing her educational background, teaching experience, and professional references.
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1911-09-12
Frank A. Edwards informs Theodore Roosevelt that he seeks a letter of introduction or endorsement to General Leonard Wood to support his work on an Italian–English Military Dictionary.
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1911-09-11
Lyman Abbott introduces Robert Erskine Ely to President Roosevelt. Ely serves as secretary of the executive committee of the National Peace Congress. Abbott believes that it is important that the national sentiments in favor of peace must be guided responsibly, and he believes that Roosevelt could help guide the National Peace Congress with his counsel.
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1907-03-25
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon is honored to forward to President Roosevelt a dispatch concerning the qualifications of Alan Johnstone for the British ambassadorship at Washington.
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1906-12-12
Attorney General Moody has heard rumors that Baker, whose recommendations had made favorable impressions upon Moody and President Roosevelt, drinks too much. Moody believes the rumors need to be investigated.
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1905-06-29
Darwin R. James recommends James H. Briggs for the vacancy at the Indian Warehouse in New York. James says there is “not a fault to find” with Briggs, who has worked with Elihu Root and was an early friend to President Roosevelt.
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1905-06-16
Judge Holt provides a letter of support to President Roosevelt for his brother-in-law, Ambassador Herbert Wolcott Bowen who has been recalled from Venezuela. Holt explains that Bowen is so contemptuous of corruption that it led him to commit an “indiscretion.”
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1905-06-15
Benjamin Ide Wheeler writes that Frank P. Flint has won the Senate seat. Wheeler recommends Flint as an honest man, and a supporter of President Roosevelt’s administration, though not of “supreme ability or thorough education.” Flint was “selected” by the Southern Pacific Railway and so will not take issue with “railroad interests.”
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1905-01-13
Thomas Lyons was glad to read of the successes Alexander Lambert and President Roosevelt had on their hunting trip and invites Lambert to go hunting grizzly bears with him in the future. Lyons wishes Lambert to bring to the attention of Roosevelt that Nicholas Galles, a capable and responsible man, is seeking to become Governor of New Mexico.
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1905-06-06
Nevada N. Stranahan responds to President Roosevelt’s request for more information about William D. Murphy.
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1905-01-31
Edward Henry Harriman tells President Roosevelt what he knows about Benjamin A. Fowler and believes that Edmund William Wells would be a better choice for the position of Governor of Arizona Territory.
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1905-01-30
Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Kent turns down President Roosevelt’s offer of the governorship of Arizona Territory and suggests Benjamin A. Fowler for the job. He also mentions that current Governor Alexander O. Brodie believes that Edmund William Wells is an excellent candidate. However, Kent lists reasons why he disagrees with this and favors Fowler instead.
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1905-01-26