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A list of all men of color appointed to or continued in office by President Roosevelt, complete with the office and date.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01
The list provides the names, home states, titles, assigned regions, and date of enlistment for people of color in the diplomatic and consular service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-22
President Roosevelt tells Assistant Secretary of State Bacon that he would like something to be done for James Weldon Johnson, as he has repeatedly asked for Johnson to be promoted with no success. Roosevelt believes that Johnson is being discriminated against in spite of his excellent record of service because of his color. He asks Bacon why Johnson has not been promoted before now, and directs him to make sure that Johnson is promoted before Roosevelt leaves office if at all possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-04
President Roosevelt thanks Brander Matthews for forwarding the letter from James Weldon Johnson, and promises to take up his case and see if it is possible to do something for him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-04
Charles William Anderson tells William Loeb that he recently spoke to a friend of New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes to advise him about a speech that former Governor Frank Swett Black gave about the Race Track Bills. Anderson thought Black’s speech could be used against him, and believes Hughes took his advice, judging from a recent speech. William Tecumseh Vernon, the Register of the Treasury is not being as brave as he should be, and has been too cautious in his recent speeches, according to Anderson. Anderson also wonders if Consul James Weldon Johnson could be transferred from Venezuela to a European consulate, as he believes it would be a good move.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-05
Booker T. Washington encloses a song he would like William Loeb to present to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-09