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President Roosevelt received John H. Hall’s letter concerning Elisha Ely Garrison. He approves of Garrison’s ability and would employ him if a position was available.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Henry C. Stuart has recently sent out pamphlets on finance to several recipients, including Theodore Roosevelt, but recently heard back from one that they had not received it. While he recognizes Roosevelt’s busy schedule and has never received a reply before, he asks now for confirmation that Roosevelt received the pamphlet. Stuart criticizes a political move Roosevelt made trying to “palm [Senator Henry Cabot] Lodge off as an Insurgent” Republican.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-06
Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou acknowledges receiving the letter from Elisha Ely Garrison. If Cortelyou were to continue as Chairman, he would expect the Committee might purchase copies of Garrison’s book for circulation as it did in the past; but since Cortelyou does not intend to continue, he cannot bind his successor to make such a purchase. Cortelyou then notes, in his capacity as Postmaster General, that no charges have been filed against the postmaster in Christmas, Arizona, mentioned by Garrison, but he will give the case full consideration if charges should be filed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-03
Rudolph Forster calls to William Loeb’s attention letters and enclosures from Robert Grier Cooke and Elisha Ely Garrison. Garrison’s letter of April 5 indicates that he is returning proofs that President Roosevelt corrected, but the proofs that are enclosed with the letter are blank.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-12
Robert Grier Cooke thanks President Roosevelt for having William Loeb return the corrected proofs and asks Roosevelt if the phrase “With President Roosevelt’s Permission” can be included anywhere in the book. Cooke also thanks Roosevelt for the portrait he sent to include with the book. Cooke would like to set up a meeting with himself, Ely Elisha Garrison, and Chairman Cortelyou either in New York or Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-29
Robert Grier Cooke writes President Roosevelt about the progress of the book, The Roosevelt Doctrine, that he and Elisha Ely Garrison are putting together. Cooke sends Roosevelt some proofs of the work and requests a photograph for the front of the book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt replies to Anna Roosevelt Cowles about Elisha Ely Garrison, a good man who was in his regiment. Garrison wrote to Roosevelt recently because he is interested in financial legislation and hoped Roosevelt would discuss it with him. Roosevelt says that Garrison is a real friend and a Yale man; Roosevelt always listens to him when he visits and sends him a follow-up letter of acknowledgement when he sends a manuscript or pamphlet. Roosevelt shares that he and Edith Roosevelt laughed when they read Cowles’ account of the Frederika Bremer celebration and about William Sheffield Cowles Jr. playing football to work off the extra treats at Christmas.
1911-12-29
Robert J. Collier requests President Roosevelt’s permission to send Elisha Ely Garrison complete galley proofs of Roosevelt’s speeches and state papers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-14
George Haven Putnam had a meeting with Elisha Ely Garrison who claims to have President Roosevelt’s permission to produce an index volume of Roosevelt’s speeches for use in the upcoming campaign. Garrison is seeking proof sheets of the speeches from G. P. Putnam’s Sons. Putnam approves of Garrison’s plan and is willing to provide the proofs as well as participate in the volume’s publication. He requests Roosevelt’s confirmation and instructions regarding these plans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-06
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-12
Vice President Roosevelt agreed to meet with Elisha Ely Garrison’s friend and Dr. Griswold in New York on Wednesday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-27