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President Roosevelt tells Francis E. Laimbeer that he has friendly feelings for Mr. Moss, but cannot interfere on behalf of anyone running for office. Roosevelt closes by asking if Laimbeer will see Parsons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-20
James Timothy Flint knows that Theodore Roosevelt admired the work of his grandfather Timothy Flint, and wonders if Roosevelt has read John E. Kirkpatrick’s account of the elder Flint’s life. Flint also hopes that Roosevelt will provide a quotation or positive review for his forthcoming book of “Reminiscences,” which largely related to the Texas frontier during the Civil War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
Marie De Ronne informs Theodore Roosevelt that she has the cure for hoarse throats, which he experienced on a recent lecture tour. She was a singer for 13 years and hopes to make her cure known to the public, with Roosevelt’s support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
George N. Wise has written an enclosed article on the Republican situation in the South and he hopes Theodore Roosevelt will indorse the article so that it can be published and aid in the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Alfred Kimsey Owen writes on a leaflet about National and State Auto-Highways. He wants to make Theodore Roosevelt aware of this bill put before Congress and how it can help people and hopes Roosevelt will help support this matter in any way he can.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Robert Shaw Oliver, Assistant Secretary of War, responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s wish that Dabney S. Royster enter the Army Hospital at Fort Bayard, N.M. Oliver encloses Rosyter’s letter indorsed by the Acting Surgeon General of the Army, George Henry Torney, and will gladly carry out any of Roosevelt’s wishes.
Mr. Miller, of behalf of Edward Henry Harriman, asks for clarification on whether President Roosevelt referred to Edmund Wells or another candidate in his recent letter. Harriman’s people have no objection to Wells.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-30
President Roosevelt is shown reading piles of political endorsements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904
Theodore Roosevelt has already called John Wallace Springer’s attention to Alexander Phimister Proctor with as strong an endorsement as he could give.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-03-15
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, his secretary declines Frederic S. Webster’s request for an endorsement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Donald E. Stone for his telegram, but informs Stone that Roosevelt cannot give his endorsement in the way that Stone wishes. The best course of action would be for Stone to refer to Roosevelt’s speech of the night before, in which Roosevelt clearly sets out his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary tells Cornelia Kahn that although Roosevelt sympathizes with the movement she writes to him about, it is impossible for him to endorse any specific movement because of the vast number of requests he receives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells John Lake that while Roosevelt sympathizes with the circumstances Lake mentioned in his letter, it would not do for him to interfere in the matter. Roosevelt has not spoken on behalf of any person with regard to securing a position since leaving the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Charles W. Holmes that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests from institutions for him to endorse their work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary confirms the receipt of a recent letter from Emil A. Lingner, and sends his regrets that Lingner feels that Roosevelt did not give participation in the International Hygiene Congress sufficient consideration. Roosevelt’s secretary explains the scheduling constraints that necessitated Roosevelt’s previous rejection, and offers to once again present Lingner’s proposal to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-01
It is not possible for Theodore Roosevelt to endorse any plan of the kind Francis C. Lucas enclosed. Roosevelt can only refer Lucas to his public statements on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-01-15
Theodore Roosevelt thinks Myron T. Herrick is a mighty good man, and he is glad that Herrick made that speech. Roosevelt trusts that Henry Cabot Lodge liked his cordial and enthusiastic endorsement of President Wilson’s message. Roosevelt thinks the step Lodge took related to Senator Smith’s resolution was admirable. Roosevelt has the same information about Charles Evans Hughes that Lodge has, but Roosevelt says there is a considerable feeling that it is unwise to take a candidate from the Supreme Court as this would establish a bad precedent. Roosevelt encloses a nice letter from Gillett, and notes that he has received two letters from men who were Wilson delegates at the Convention and nominated Wilson for president, but who now enthusiastically support him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-17
Theodore Roosevelt is sorry that Anthony Fiala cannot deliver the lectures on exploration himself and thinks George Kruck Cherrie is the best alternative. Roosevelt knows first hand of Cherrie’s capabilities, as they were together throughout the exploration of what was then the largest unknown river in the world. Roosevelt thinks Cherrie is one of the best explorers and doubts if there is a better man to take Fiala’s place.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-07-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes an endorsement of James Drain to Cecil Spring Rice. Drain is a man of “great efficiency and high character.” He specializes in rifle-shooting and ordinance supplies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes an endorsement of James Drain to Jean Jules Jusserand. Drain is a man of “great efficiency and high character.” He specializes in rifle-shooting and ordinance supplies, and Roosevelt finds him “honest and trustworthy.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-23