Job hunting

Letter from Robert A. Kirk to Ralph H. Cameron

Robert A. Kirk informs Ralph H. Cameron he will travel to Washington D. C. on a secret trip for the Governor of Arizona. Kirk will be delivering returns and asks Cameron and Archibald Willingham Butt to collect him upon his arrival. Kirk confirms there is support for Theodore Roosevelt clubs in Arizona, but more support for President William H. Taft is needed. Kirk includes a postscript to Cameron asking for his help securing him a position.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1912-01-27

Letter from Samuel S. Koenig to Theodore Roosevelt

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. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-23

Letter from William D. Wanzer to Theodore Roosevelt

William D. Wanzer introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt and asks if he could find a position for him in Boston.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-21

Letter from Frank G. Hobbs to Theodore Roosevelt

Frank G. Hobbs has previously worked with the Chief Engineer of the Panama Railroad and hopes Theodore Roosevelt can reinstate his position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-21

Letter from Henry J. Pohl to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-20

Letter from John S. Nissen to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-19

Letter from Charles Petersen to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-16

Letter from John Mason and Edward G. Rowland to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-16

Letter from Elizabeth J. Mitchell to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-12

Letter from Kai Branner to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-12

Letter from E. W. Williamson to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-09

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Elmer W. Deck

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-13

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Sidney G. Koon

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-13

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Mrs. H. L. Jones

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. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-20

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Constance Moller

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. E. Hausmann

Theodore Roosevelt makes a suggestion on J. E. Hausmann’s resume.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-04-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Dexter Nortoni

Theodore Roosevelt believes that Albert Dexter Nortoni is an ideal man for the position and that there could not be a better man.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph H. Proctor

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-23

Letter from Isabella Hagner to Grace Fisher

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to André Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-24