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Hawkins, Hamilton Smith, 1872-1950

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that General Hamilton Smith Hawkins and his family have had “more than enough” favors in their details already. He encloses a confidential letter from Stevens. He also encloses a letter from Theodore P. Shonts regarding James Alexander Scrymser’s telegraph company. Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root both disagree with Shonts that the telegraph industry should be “thrown open to all people.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Franklin Bell

President Roosevelt writes to General Bell regarding officer promotions. Roosevelt believes that physical examination is a better way to evaluate soldiers rather than a written examination. Roosevelt feels favorably that Lieutenant Hamilton Smith Hawkins is an excellent soldier.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that General Hamilton Smith Hawkins is “trying to get his son detailed for service at West Point” on the recommendation of Colonel Robert Lee Howze. Hawkins was an excellent officer, but he is a “most persistent seeker after favors.” Taft wants to keep Roosevelt advised should Hawkins come directly to Roosevelt and ask for a favor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-26

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930