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Samuel S. Koenig received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter of introduction for Mr. Eliscu, and explained to Eliscu the difficulty in finding government jobs for acquaintances. However, Koenig assures Roosevelt that he will speak to William A. Prendergast about a possible vacancy.
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1911-05-23
William D. Wanzer introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt and asks if he could find a position for him in Boston.
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1911-09-21
Frank G. Hobbs has previously worked with the Chief Engineer of the Panama Railroad and hopes Theodore Roosevelt can reinstate his position.
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1911-09-21
Henry J. Pohl remembers seeing Theodore Roosevelt on Kettle Hill, Cuba, in the Spanish-American War. He has been discharged from the Army and wants to know if Roosevelt could employ him as a personal driver.
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1911-09-20
John S. Nissen introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt and encloses a selection of employment references. He asks for Roosevelt’s aid in fixing a payment discrepancy.
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1911-09-19
Charles Petersen has just arrived in America from Denmark. He read an interview with US minister to Denmark, Maurice Francis Egan, that Theodore Roosevelt can offer employment assistance to any interested dane. Petersen hopes to find employment through Roosevelt.
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1911-09-16
John Mason introduces Dr. Edward G. Rowland to Theodore Roosevelt, hoping to connect him with a government position. Rowland expands on his employment issues to Roosevelt, explaining that he was widowed and is caring for his children alone.
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1911-09-16
Elizabeth J. Mitchell asks Theodore Roosevelt for assistance in securing a position as a private secretary in Washington, D.C., or New York City, providing her educational background, teaching experience, and professional references.
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1911-09-12
Kai Branner asks Theodore Roosevelt for help finding employment in the United States, mentioning his background as a clerk in Denmark and London, his knowledge of English and German, and his hope to secure a position in publishing or another business.
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1911-09-12
E. W. Williamson expresses to Theodore Roosevelt that he is in urgent financial need and respectfully requests $40 to cover pressing obligations. He explains that he has secured a job starting on the 15th of the month and promises to repay the amount. Williamson recalls assisting Roosevelt during military service and hopes Roosevelt will remember his past support.
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1911-09-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary is unable to help Elmer W. Deck attain a position within Roosevelt’s campaign headquarters. He suggests that Deck apply directly.
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1912-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Sidney G. Koon that there is no job opening at The Outlook, as he mentioned. Regardless, Roosevelt is not responsible for managerial arrangements. He suggests Koon contact the editor.
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1911-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Mrs. H. L. Jones that Roosevelt has not heard of the Curtis Publishing Company and that he cannot help with employment since he receives many similar requests and cannot respond to all of them.
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1911-09-20
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Roosevelt’s secretary replies to Constance Moller that there is no truth in the Danish newspaper report and that it would be impossible for Roosevelt to obtain work for all of the Danes who made application.
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1911-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt makes a suggestion on J. E. Hausmann’s resume.
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1915-04-10
Theodore Roosevelt believes that Albert Dexter Nortoni is an ideal man for the position and that there could not be a better man.
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1914-11-30
President Roosevelt informs Joseph H. Proctor, his former orderly with the Rough Riders, that United States Marshal William P. Warner has agreed to give him a trial as Deputy Marshal. However, Roosevelt warns Proctor that his loyalty must be to Warner, and that while he tries to help former Rough Riders, they must stand on their own merits once they are in office.
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1906-02-23
On behalf of Alice Roosevelt, Isabella Hagner informs Grace Fisher that she cannot comply with her wishes. She does not need Fisher’s services and is unaware of any friends who could employ her. Roosevelt also returns the gift Fisher sent, as she makes it a rule only to accept gifts from family or close personal friends.
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1906-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates his cousin André Roosevelt on his recent engagement, and looks forward to meeting his fiancee, Adelheid Lange. He was delighted to learn of Roosevelt’s new job with the Mercantile Trust Company of St. Louis.
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1905-07-24
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt apologizes to Charles W. Chauncey, informing him there are no available positions Roosevelt can give, as all positions are under civil service rules.
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1897-09-01