Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody
President Roosevelt will appoint William H. Moody to attorney general on July 1, 1904.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
President Roosevelt writes to his sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, that he will not be able to accept Jules Montant’s invitation. He expresses condolences for Lucy Sedgwick and says he was happy to appoint Jim Parsons.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-14
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to David Starr Jordan
President Roosevelt will send David Starr Jordan’s letter to George B. Cortelyou and the Fish Commissioner, and mentions John Nathan Cobb as the next in line to be appointed.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-12
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anson G. McCook
President Roosevelt agrees with General McCook, and will give Colonel Mills an appointment while the Senate is in recess. He hopes that supporters of General Mills and the Army will have more influence on the Senate in the coming months.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-03
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Matthew Stanley Quay
The appointment of Luke E. Wright as governor of the Philippines will be announced today.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Benson Foraker
Now that William Henry Hunt has accepted the judgeship, President Roosevelt would like to name Hunt’s successor as Governor of Puerto Rico as soon as possible. Of the four officials who have been recommended to him, Roosevelt believes Regis Henri Post to be the most suited for the position but fears naming him would cause “much heartburning and dissatisfaction” among the other candidates. Since Roosevelt is unwilling to promote anyone currently in Puerto Rico, he would like to appoint Beekman Winthrop, who was recommended by Secretary of War William H. Taft.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-21
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to C. Hart Merriam
President Roosevelt defends James H. Monteath, George H. Bingenheimer, and Charles E. Burton against C. Hart Merriam’s doubts regarding their fitness to hold office.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to D. B. Fairley
President Roosevelt has received D. B. Fairley’s application for the Governorship of Puerto Rico but is already committed on that position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-12
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to S. N. D. North
President Roosevelt would like to appoint S. N. D. North as Director of the Census when Mr. Merriam leaves.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-24
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Murphy
President Roosevelt is considering Senator Harris, Senator Jones, and Governor Sayers for the position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-11-06
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Donald McDonald Dickinson
President Roosevelt also admires Abram Hewitt and will be on the lookout for a suitable appointment for him.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Marion Lucy Rathbone Oliver
President Roosevelt would be pleased to provide Robert Shaw Oliver with a position in the administration but fears there is little chance of a suitable vacancy occurring.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-24
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander Rudolf Lawton
Deveaux has received a great deal of support and a variety of recommendations for his abilities and character. President Roosevelt may have to reappoint him.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. Norton Goddard
President Roosevelt requests a letter from F. Norton Goddard so that he may have all the information about candidates for an appointment. In a post script, Roosevelt summarizes his understanding of the case regarding William Henkel, who is being considered for reappointment as a United States marshal.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-02
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to T. Jefferson Coolidge
President Roosevelt informs T. Jefferson Coolidge that while he has the highest regard for Mr. Herrick, he thought it would be better to appoint Leslie M. Shaw to the position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-27
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George R. Peck
Arizona delegates have been attacking each other’s candidates and President Roosevelt cannot decipher the truth about the territory’s officials. George R. Peck’s friend has received negative and positive statements.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-09
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge
President Roosevelt explains to Henry Cabot Lodge that he had decided to replace Assistant Secretary of State Thomas W. Cridler with Herbert H. D. Peirce before speaking with Cabot; he mentions the “ferocious” reaction of some to that decision. Roosevelt also discusses southern reaction to his having had Booker T. Washington to dinner at the White House, ascribing it to the aggressive spirit of the American South. He states that such attitudes will not cause him to change his appointments.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-28
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William P. Frye
President Roosevelt informs Senator Frye that Thomas W. Cridler has accepted the position as a representative of the St. Louis Exposition. Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of State John Hay and former President McKinley that Cridler is not “well fitted” to be Assistant Secretary of State.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-29
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph R. Hawley
President Roosevelt informs Senator Hawley that Thomas W. Cridler has accepted the position as representative of the St. Louis Exposition. He feels Cridler is better suited to this position than to be Assistant Secretary of State.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-29
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt
President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that Thomas W. Cridler has accepted the position as a representative of the St. Louis Exposition. Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of State John Hay and former President McKinley that Cridler is not “well fitted” to be Assistant Secretary of State. He also assures Platt that Assistant Secretary of State Herbert H. D. Peirce was suggested for the position by others before Senator Henry Cabot Lodge became involved.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-29