Letter from Joseph Henry Beale to Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph Henry Beale recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-25
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Letter from James Burrill Angell to Theodore Roosevelt
James Burrill Angell recommends Albert D. Elliot for appointment as secretary of Puerto Rico.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-26
Letter from Charles William Eliot to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles William Eliot recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-26
Letter from James Burrill Angell to Albert D. Elliot
James Burrill Angell has written Albert D. Elliot a letter of reference and sent it to President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-26
Letter from Francis E. Warren to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Warrren recommends the appointment of Albert D. Elliot as secretary of Puerto Rico.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-26
Letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Albert D. Elliot
Cornelius Newton Bliss is out of official life and will not formally recommend a candidate for office. However, he recalls Albert D. Elliot’s service in Alaska and has only heard positive reviews of his work.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-27
Letter from William P. Dillingham to Theodore Roosevelt
Along with Senator Proctor, Senator Dillingham requests that Charles A. Prouty be retained on the board of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-27
Letter from John Walker Holcombe to Theodore Roosevelt
John Walker Holcombe recommends Albert D. Elliot for appointment as secretary of Puerto Rico. Elliot graduated from Harvard University and the University of Michigan. He served in various positions in the territory of Alaska and would be “exceptionally valuable” in this position.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-23
Letter from Frederick William Holls to Theodore Roosevelt
Frederick William Holls recommends Charles V. Herdliska for appointment as United States consul at Prague.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-23
Letter from Charles Morgan to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Morgan encourages President Roosevelt to send Colonel Leonard back to the Philippines with a rank in the regular army.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-24
Letter from William Cary Sanger to Theodore Roosevelt
Acting Secretary of War Sanger reports that William F. Meek’s application for an army commission was rejected. After recommendations from Senator Platt and Senator Depew, Secretary of War Root agreed to take these into consideration in the future.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-24
Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt intends to carry out William McKinley’s positions and policies, including the renomination of General Burnett as United States attorney for the southern district. Senator Platt has consented to the renomination and regrets he cannot support John S. Wise.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-20
Letter from A. L. Robertson to Theodore Roosevelt
A. L. Robertson is pleased that President Roosevelt was the successor to William McKinley. He requests Roosevelt’s help securing an Army appointment as a captain and quartermaster.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-20
Letter from Charles I. West to William S. Cowles
Charles I. West had served under Captain Cowles in the navy and is now a doctor. He is being considered for the position of surgeon-in-chief of the Freedman’s Hospital of Washington, D.C., and requests that Cowles speak to President Roosevelt on his behalf.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-15
Letter from John H. Hall to Theodore Roosevelt
John H. Hall, president of Colt Manufacturing Company, requests Vice President Roosevelt’s opinion of Elisha Ely Garrison, who is being considered for a position at the company.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-12
Letter from Robert Sanderson McCormick to George B. Cortelyou
Ambassador McCormick recommends Charles V. Herdliska, the secretary of the legation, for appointment as consul at Prague.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-01
Letter from Henry W. Koch to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry W. Koch requests a position in the federal government or in the personal employ of Vice President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-05
Letter from Day Allen Willey to Theodore Roosevelt
Day Allen Willey would like to work for Vice President Roosevelt and offers his services.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-05
Letter from W. A. Faulk to Theodore Roosevelt
W. A. Faulk is seeking a messenger position at the customhouse in Portland, Oregon. He requests an endorsement letter from Vice President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-26
Letter from J. S. Foster to Theodore Roosevelt
J. S. Foster extends his sympathy to Vice President Roosevelt after hearing of Alice and Quentin Roosevelt’s illnesses. He is a supporter of Roosevelt and believes Roosevelt will be the next president. Foster hopes to become the postmaster of Fort Worth, Texas, and requests that Roosevelt speak with President McKinley on his behalf.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-26