Foulke, William Dudley, 1848-1935

President Roosevelt writes to his son, Kermit, that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have been riding regularly and have had many visitors, including the Grant La Farges, Winty Chanlers, John Fox, Procter and William Dudley Foulke. He says Senator Hanna enjoys playing with the kitten and Ethel had a friend over. Roosevelt also complains about the pain in his arm and says that Kermit and Ted should go to Harvard.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-01-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Charles Nagel to act as a supervisor or director on behalf of the U.S. government regarding Indian Territory town site suits. Roosevelt notes that William Dudley Foulke’s findings show that Native American people have been largely swindled out of their land; subsequently, the president desires a representative for the government with a positive reputation. Roosevelt tells Nagel he can pick his subordinates who will do the bulk of the work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt desires to make changes at the Civil Service Commission. John Brayton Harlow will be reassigned to the cashier’s department of the St. Louis, Missouri, post office. Harlow should send his resignation to take effect when his successor, William Dudley Foulke, accepts the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is eager for Senator Lodge to visit so they can discuss several matters. On economic matters, Roosevelt intends to do what he outlined in his acceptance letter, though he is unsure of how to deal with reciprocity and the ship subsidy. In terms of appointments, senators and congressmen shall name the men but Roosevelt will set the standard. He hopes to appoint good men in the South, regardless of race, but preferably Republicans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-27

Creator(s)

Harrison, Duncan B., 1862-1934

Recipient

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Language

English

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the funeral of former President McKinley’s widow Ida McKinley. He then describes his trip on the train out west as he passed through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan. Roosevelt closes by saying he needs to talk to Kermit about his hunting trip.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-06-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt endorses and encloses William D. Foulk’s investigation and revelation of civil service violations by Joseph Perrault. President Roosevelt finds it impossible to reappoint Perrault, and asks that the proper authorities find a suitable replacement for him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt will be greatly surprised if Senator Cameron is guilty but leaves the matter in the hands of Charles J. Bonaparte, Holmes Conrad, and the Department of Justice. He simply wants “exact justice” to be done. Roosevelt does not believe that the Civil Service Commission meant for the fourth class postmasters to be classified. If they did, Roosevelt’s signature was acquired through subterfuge. They had agreed that such classification was impossible and undesirable at present.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt commends Lucius B. Swift’s excellent letter to President William H. Taft. One thing he most wants to avoid is mixing in purely state affairs where he can do no good. He has been supporting the reciprocity movement. While he sympathizes with the farmers, it is not enough to oppose the movement. Roosevelt agrees with Swift about the political situation in Indiana. However, New York is slightly worse. He discusses machine politics, especially as played out in the most recent election. In theory, the people of New York want Roosevelt to be involved in state politics, but in practice, it makes him suspicious. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt tells Representative Martin that he believes that William Dudley Foulke’s article about the German and Canadian experiments show the first “really practical way” out of the monopoly matter. Roosevelt agrees with Martin that competition should determine prices, but when corporations become too powerful and the government is faced with a choice between price regulation by monopolies or price regulation by law, it is necessary to regulate prices by law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Henry Cabot Lodge “slashed into Dana,” regarding Richard H. Dana’s advocacy of a civil service reform measure that would principally affect Washington, D.C. Roosevelt also compliments Lodge for his latest speech and believes they have to “openly attack” the militia if they continue to let themselves be misrepresented.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-04-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt tells George W. Perkins that he agrees with William Dudley Foulke’s stance on national defense. While it is good to be on record about how they feel about the Tariff Commission, Roosevelt points out people care more about national defense. Roosevelt also agrees that Victor Murdock is right about emphasizing their fidelity to the Progressive Party’s 1912 platform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt relitigates the circumstances surrounding the language and inclusion of the trust plank in the Progressive Party platform. Roosevelt states that he is planning to propose Francis J. Heney as Meyer Lissner’s proxy on the executive committee of the Progressive Party and expresses frustration about the tension between the moderate and radical wings of the party leading to dysfunction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to receive the information about the Wisconsin voting results that Henry F. Cochems sent. Roosevelt then explains that he believes it was a mistake a paragraph was taken out of the plank dealing with the trust question. He condemns the Milwaukee Free Press as an “utterly unscrupulous and mendacious opponent” and attempting to cause mischief in the Progressive Party. He informs Cochems that they need to be careful regarding fighting in the Progressive Party, especially about George W. Perkins. He encloses a marked copy of his about Woodrow Wilson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt received Elliot H. Goodwin’s letter, and William Dudley Foulke explained the matter thoroughly. Roosevelt was pleased to act on the matter of fourth class post offices.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

William Dudley Foulke and Lucius B. Swift told President Roosevelt that they have put papers before Attorney General Bonaparte that justify the removal of Assistant Attorney Joseph B. Kealing. Roosevelt wishes to know the facts in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Richard Henry Dana that, regarding the census bureau, he intends to use his veto powers or perform some other political maneuver. He also mentions conferring with William Dudley Foulke.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs David B. Ogden the only first-hand knowledge he has about the Francis Augustus MacNutt case is that before the Department of State and says he cannot express an opinion about it. The president encloses copies of two letters regarding the situation but tells Ogden they are not to be published.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the funeral of former President McKinley’s widow Ida McKinley. He then describes his trip on the train out west as he passed through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan. Roosevelt closes by saying he needs to talk to Kermit about his hunting trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt sends Ambassador Peirce a letter of introduction for his friend William Dudley Foulke, and Foulke’s daughter, Caroline.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919