Massachusetts--Springfield

Charles R. Dewing writes the United States Civil Service Commission regarding an investigation into the dismissal of Dewing due to religious discrimination. Dewing states Mr. Stockman, a Jesuit, targeted Dewing because he was part of the Central Union Church and participated in activities. Dewing also states Mr. Stockman pressured him to send letters, work long hours, and never take time off. Dewing requests the Commission continue to investigate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Dewing, Charles R. (Charles Royal), 1878-

President Roosevelt writes to Herbert Myrick to apologize that he cannot be present at the dedication of Myrick’s building, but wants to wish him well and send a few words regarding national cooperation to support technical education, specifically in agriculture. Roosevelt praises Myrick for his work with the Orange Judd agricultural papers and for exemplifying professional cooperation and ethical business practices. Roosevelt details his feelings on the importance of the preservation of natural resources, the updated applications of the Homestead Law, and the possible ways the Nation and the State can empower hard working farmers to make sure the business of agriculture thrives in America.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Herbert Myrick for the books and enjoyed visiting with Myrick and Assistant Secretary of Agriculture W. M. Hays. Despite Myrick’s suggestion to the contrary, Roosevelt cannot speak in Springfield.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

John Graham Brooks relates to President Roosevelt a conversation he had at one of the recent meetings of Economic Clubs from all over the New England area. At the Portland, Maine, meeting, the leader of the Massachusetts socialists criticized Roosevelt and his policies. The gentleman claimed that Roosevelt was “embarrassing,” criticized his “new attitude on taxation and coal lands,” and added that the socialists hope a “safe man” becomes his successor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-23

Creator(s)

Brooks, John Graham, 1846-1938

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of War Root to “prayerfully consider” the enclosed editorial from the Springfield Republican.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-02

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary returns an article sent to Roosevelt by H. Robinson and suggests that if Robinson wishes to have the article published for use in the campaign, he should contact Joseph M. Dixon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-11

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Bradley Gilman for his work for the Roosevelt campaign in Massachusetts. Roosevelt comments on the Springfield Republican editorial and states that he does not yet have to consider an independent campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a request from W. R. Helie for Roosevelt to speak in Worcester, Massachusetts. The secretary sent urgent telegrams to Roosevelt regarding a speaking engagement in Springfield, Massachusetts, on the way to his New Hampshire engagement and states that Roosevelt will respond regarding Springfield directly to Mr. Hale. The secretary has also written Helie to underscore the fact that all speaking engagements for Roosevelt are to be made through Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-06

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could come to Springfield, Massachusetts, as Kenneth Robbie requests–both because he believes in the work he is doing and because of the endorsement of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge–but it is impossible for him to do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines Melvina P. Webb’s invitation to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-13

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Wallace Batchelder received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter setting June 7 as the date for his visit to White River Junction, Vermont. Batchelder informs Frank Harper that, ideally, the subject of Roosevelt’s address would be related to “co-operation in country life.” He asks for advice on ensuring Roosevelt’s security without annoying him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-25

Creator(s)

Batchelder, Wallace, 1875-1919