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President Roosevelt offers Mississippi Governor Edmond Favor Noel sympathy and federal aid following destructive tornadoes in Mississippi.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-26
In a telegram to New Orleans Mayor Martin Behrman, President Roosevelt opens the Diamond Festival to benefit the yellow fever fund. On behalf of the American people, Roosevelt offers prayer and good wishes that New Orleans and Louisiana will “fight the plague from which they are suffering,” and assures Behrman that the Federal authorities will help in whatever way they can.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-16
President Roosevelt shares the horror that has befallen Baltimore, Maryland, and offers federal aid to Mayor McLane.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-08
President Roosevelt believes the actions suggested by Justice Harlan would be resented by the people of Baltimore, Maryland. Troops were already turned away and Roosevelt has offered aid to Mayor Robert M. McLane.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-09
President Roosevelt offers federal help with the “calamity that has befallen Topeka.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-31
United States Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson writes from Texas about efforts to educate cotton growers about boll weevil. Wilson relays that the Louisiana delegation in Congress opposes the Cuban treaty, but that businessmen and growers support President Roosevelt’s policies. Wilson also mentions African American civil rights in relation to the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-03