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Jelks, William Dorsey, 1855-1931

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Adams

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Adams

President Roosevelt tells John H. Adams that he nominated Erastus J. Parsons for District Attorney based on seemingly excellent recommendations about his standing as a lawyer. Alabama Governor William Dorsey Jelks has endorsed him, half of the Alabama delegation in Congress supports him, but the other half opposes him. Roosevelt is unsure whom to ask for advice in this situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Booker T. Washington reports that the visit by Robert C. Ogden and others to the Tuskegee Institute was successful. He encloses newspaper coverage of the event. Washington also explains that although he has sought it diligently, he has not discovered information that would allow him to change his opinion of Charles M. Ferguson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-01

Creator(s)

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915