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Theodore Roosevelt gives a favorable recommendation and testifies for the work of Charles C. Pierce to M. Stephany.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Angelo Marano that Roosevelt does not have the authority to grant employment positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-15
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to George Teasdale that as Roosevelt is no longer in public service he is unable to assist Teasdale with securing government employment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells James Bronson Reynolds that, if nominated, Roosevelt will see R. F. Duckworth at once.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will refer C. K. Crawford’s request for employment to Captain Muller. Roosevelt is unable to assist Crawford, but Muller is sometimes able to find employment for former members of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders regiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Captain Muller a letter from former Rough Rider William S. Crawford. He asks Muller if he can locate a position as veterinarian for Crawford.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Otto L. Bremers’s letter and regrets that Roosevelt cannot personally respond nor assist him with his request. Not being in public office, Roosevelt has nothing to do with the disposal of positions of any kind.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Elizabeth Kealy that Roosevelt is unable to secure or obtain any sort of position for anyone, although he sympathizes with the needs of the applicants.
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1912-03-26
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to L. R. Weber that Roosevelt could not have advised him on the matter as he does not know Weber’s experience nor the routine of the consular service. Likewise, Roosevelt cannot speak in support of a single person, to secure a position or promotion. Roosevelt has not done so since he left the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Mrs. M. Clery that Roosevelt does not need a housekeeper, nor does he know anyone who does. He suggests Clery apply to Mrs. Young Fulton’s agency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-05
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Mrs. R. D. Johnston that Roosevelt is not able to speak in support of a single person, to secure a position or promotion. Roosevelt has not done so since he left the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-29
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to A. P. Scudder that he cannot help him get a government position. Since leaving the White House, he has refused to recommend anyone for a position, including member of his regiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-28
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Antoinette Roosevelt Butler that Roosevelt is not able to speak in support of a single person, to secure a position or promotion. Roosevelt has not done so since he left the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-27
Theodore Roosevelt gladly permits William W. Massee permission to use his name as a reference.
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1911-11-23
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Michael J. Meehan that Roosevelt is not able to speak in support of a single person, to secure a position or promotion. Roosevelt has not done so since he left the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-23
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Jane E. Filkins that Roosevelt is not able to speak in support of a single person, to secure a position or promotion. Roosevelt has not done so since he left the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Lyman F. Beard that he cannot ask for the appointment or retention of anyone in any office even if they were a Rough Rider.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-17
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Sidney G. Koon that there is no job opening at The Outlook, as he mentioned. Regardless, Roosevelt is not responsible for managerial arrangements. He suggests Koon contact the editor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-13
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains to Everett Spring that Roosevelt is not able to speak in support of a single person, to secure a position or promotion. Roosevelt has not done so since he left the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Virginia Johnson that he cannot be of more help. He recommends she try the teachers’ agencies to secure a job as a teacher or governess.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-14