Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Booker T. Washington
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Scott about Charles M. Ferguson that has impressed him.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-04-25
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President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Scott about Charles M. Ferguson that has impressed him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-25
President Roosevelt encloses an article and asks if it refers to the Mr. Ferguson they discussed (presumably Charles M. Ferguson of Texas). Roosevelt also inquires whether Cecil Andrew Lyon has spoken to Judge Waller Thomas Burns about a position under him for Robert Lloyd Smith.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-01
President Roosevelt has met with Charles M. Ferguson regarding allegations against Mr. Smith and would like to put a hold on Smith’s appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-03
President Roosevelt has met with Charles M. Ferguson to discuss the political situation in Texas. Roosevelt no longer feels that Mr. Smith should receive an appointment due to his questionable support of previous Republican candidates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-04
Booker T. Washington reports that the visit by Robert C. Ogden and others to the Tuskegee Institute was successful. He encloses newspaper coverage of the event. Washington also explains that although he has sought it diligently, he has not discovered information that would allow him to change his opinion of Charles M. Ferguson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-01
Cecil Andrew Lyon reports on the results of the Texas Republican State Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-24
A. Grant recommends Charles M. Ferguson for an appointment in the newly created Southern District in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-25
Isaiah Benjamin Scott testifies to the standing and character of C. M. Ferguson and believes him to be qualified for any position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-19