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Edward Lazansky acknowledges Theodore Roosevelt’s previous letter and encloses a copy of Chapter 95 of the Laws of 1911 which contains legislation pertaining to procuring a concealed carry license for firearms.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-16
Albert H. Walker tells Theodore Roosevelt that two powerful men hired him to draw up a bill regarding their ideas around the Sherman Act. Walker believes Roosevelt has similar views and therefore asks Roosevelt’s opinion and attaches the bill. The bill calls for the creation of the Sherman Law Commission with nine commissioners who will oversee the licensure of those engaging in trade and commerce worth over $10,000 in a day and ensure such organizations are not participating in restraint of trade. The commission will also set prices of goods bought and sold by licensees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary requests a permit for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to go on the dock when the SS Lapland arrives next Sunday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-01
President Roosevelt forwards to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Leupp a letter that William H. Taft received from Egbert J. DeBell. DeBell seems to be trying to blackmail Taft, perhaps seeking to have his license as an Indian Trader reinstated. Roosevelt believes that what DeBell has claimed is a total fabrication, and that if he is found on any reservation, he should be forced out.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-13
President Roosevelt thanks Natalie Curtis for the “interesting song” and will ask the Indian Commissioner for the permit Curtis desires.
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1903-07-02
Neil McLean explains to Theodore Roosevelt why he is now in Cuba. While there, he heard of someone who lived on a reservation and sold duty-free clothes for the benefit of the enlisted men. He and his friend, George E. Cox, plan to do the same and make more money than remaining a serviceman. McLean asks Theodore Roosevelt for help obtaining a permit from a government authority to build and live on the reservation. He sends a photograph of Roosevelt Road.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-20
Eugene A. Philbin has received the letter from William Loeb enclosing the permit allowing Father Murphy to visit the anchored vessels off Tompkinsville.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-06
Theodore Roosevelt introduces Langdon Warner, a first class archeologist and friend. Warner is seeking permits to explore and excavate near the headwaters of the Yenisei River and in Mongolia. Roosevelt vouches for Warner’s abilities and previous work. He requests that his letter be placed before the proper authorities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-12