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Letter from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb

Letter from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb

Acting Secretary of State Loomis writes to William Loeb regarding Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, who wishes to offer an autographed letter to President Roosevelt. Loomis mentions that Roosevelt may want to meet with Díaz and asks Loeb what time Roosevelt is available. Loomis then discusses a letter he received from the so-called Chinese reformer Kang Wu Wei, who wishes to interview Loomis and Roosevelt. Loomis reveals that the Chinese Minister, whom he contacted, informed him that Wei was an impostor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-13

Letter from Albert Oliver to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albert Oliver to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert Oliver details the background of William Henry Jackson and his fake French and Native American identity as Honore Jaxon. Oliver counters President Roosevelt’s friendly references to labor unions in the public letter he addressed to Jackson. He describes his experience working with labor unions and labels them as “a dangerous pack of scoundrels, thieves, and cut-throats.” Oliver asserts that no labor men would volunteer for military service if a call to serve the country were made.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-25