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President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Major Luther S. Kelly from his position as Superintendent of the Indian Agency in San Carlos, Arizona.
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1909-01-09
President Roosevelt strongly objects to being addressed as “Your Excellency” or “Most Excellent President.” Both of these terms were used in the proposed remarks to be given by the new Panamanian minister, Carlos C. Arosemena. The State Department advised on this composition, and Roosevelt instructs them not to include such titles in the future presidential communications they review.
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1908-12-03
Acting Governor of New Mexico James W. Raynolds reports that Ormsby McHarg, United States Special Assistant Attorney General, and his representative Ernest P. Holcombe arrived in New Mexico and informed him that he was there to investigate acts of territorial officials, though he did not present any credentials to prove he was indeed an official of the United States. McHarg stated that he would appear in the court case of Holm Olaf Bursum, the former superintendent of prisons. In the process of relaying his intentions, McHarg threatened to involve the Department of Justice, President Roosevelt, and the press, if his demands were not met. In this and subsequent communications, McHarg accused the territorial attorney general and other officials of incompetence, ignorance of the law, and corruption. Though McHarg insisted all his communications be treated as confidential, a story appeared in the press which seems to have been planted by him.
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1907-07-13
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Hoar for sending him Arthur F. Estabrook’s letter and encloses his reply.
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1904-04-23
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw has received Senator Lodge’s letter and will expedite the baggage of Colonel Robert Shaw’s widow.
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1903-07-06
President Roosevelt will take up Mr. Ker’s case and see what can be done. A place was offered to Charles C. Eberhardt but it proved not to be a promotion. Roosevelt will bring up the matter with the State Department. Roosevelt recommends that Frances Theodora Parsons write directly to Secretary of State Elihu Root about Ker and Eberhardt.
1906-05-04
There are many applicants for the position of acting assistant surgeon and Dr. Putnam should apply to the Surgeon General of the Navy.
1898-04-21
William Loeb has seen that Theodore Roosevelt has been invited to appear before the House Committee. He thinks it would be outrageous if Roosevelt is subpoenaed and is unsure of the propriety of examining an ex-President regarding his official acts. Loeb is opposed to Roosevelt appearing either voluntarily or involuntarily. He believes a principle is at stake for Roosevelt and his successors. The committee could acquire all relevant information from Charles J. Bonaparte and Elihu Root. The letter to Bonaparte that Roosevelt is looking for can be found in the letter press copy book at Sagamore Hill and is likely dated November 5, 1907.
1911-06-03
The unnamed author believes that President Roosevelt handled Commissioner Evans’s resignation poorly.
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1902-04-02
General Nelson Appleton Miles’s breach of military and official etiquette regarding service in the Philippines was successfully rebuked by Secretary of War Elihu Root.
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1902-03-21
Due to the “unfortunate occurrence” in the Senate, most likely referring to the assault on Senator McLaurin, it was suggested that Senator Benjamin R. Tillman withdraw his acceptance to the dinner with Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Tillman refused this suggestion and the invitation was withdrawn by President Roosevelt. An invitation has been sent to Senator Thomas S. Martin.
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1902-02-24
President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to thank him for making contact with a Senator. He also writes that he enjoyed the newspaper clipping Bishop sent him.
1905-09-01
President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his letter. Roosevelt writes about making compromises with senators and remembering that he cannot do everything his way.
1901-11-27
Albert Shaw writes to President Roosevelt about P. M. Mattheeff, the Bulgarian commissioner at the World’s Fair and minister from Bulgaria to Greece. Shaw finds Mattheeff to be a very interesting man, and has provided a letter of introduction for him to present to Roosevelt.
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1904-11-26
Albert Shaw introduces P. M. Mattheeff to President Roosevelt. Shaw met Mattheeff many years ago in Bulgaria and again recently, as Mattheeff was the Bulgarian commissioner at the World’s Fair in St. Louis. Shaw recommends Mattheeff to Roosevelt as someone who knows well the situation in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece, including the Macedonian question.
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1904-11-26
President Roosevelt wishes to speak to Captain Richard Wainwright, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, and would like George B. Cortelyou to issue an invitation in whatever way would be proper, either directly or through the Navy Department.
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1901-09-25
President Roosevelt apologizes for bothering Secretary of State Hay.
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1902-08-25
William Loeb writes to Postmaster General Wynne on behalf of President Roosevelt asking if anything can be done to expedite a matter involving former Senator Elon Rouse Brown of New York.
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1904-10-22
President Roosevelt advises that an unnamed postmaster be reprimanded for his comments regarding Congressman Hildebrand (probably Charles Quinn Hildebrant) and requests an investigation into the matter.
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1903-06-25
George B, Cortelyou informs Secretary of State Hay that President Roosevelt would like to have Hay draft a note of congratulations to Pope Leo XIII. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt thanks the Pope for the medallion.
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1902-03-31