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Theodore Roosevelt recommends A. H. Stanton, a soldier he served with in the Spanish-American War, to the Directors of the San Francisco Exposition. Roosevelt believes that he would do well as a guard or in any other position for which he applies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-16
President Roosevelt forwards James Creelman copies of letters from Generals Robert Shaw Oliver and James Franklin Bell that explain why he cannot grant Captain James H. McClintock’s request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-02
Ben Daniels’s appointment as United States Marshal for Arizona has been confirmed. President Roosevelt instructs Daniels to guard against any behavior that could be misconstrued as unprofessional.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-01
Vice-President Roosevelt confirms receipt of David E. Warford’s letter, and asks him to send him letters of recommendation from people who can attest to Warford’s character and ability to work as a line rider on the Timber Reserve. He also asks Warford to have Captain James H. McClintock and Lieutenant George B. Wilcox, under whom Warford served while in the Rough Riders, write to him. He promises to help if it is possible for him to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-05-14
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson congratulates her brother, President Roosevelt, for the fine job he did of representing himself at the inauguration. She shares her pride in his dignity and friendliness as well as in the devotion the people showed to him. Robinson also notes how much she enjoyed the tea she held for the Rough Riders who were present at the ceremony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-08
Charles Fletcher Lummis encloses his review of Carl S. Lumholtz’s book “Unknown Mexico.” He discusses his card catalog on animals and on Spanish-American words, as well as history and he mentions Arizona politician James H. McClintock’s visit and their discussion about the recent Clifton Morenci Miners’ Strike.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-22
H. A. Hughes, upon hearing of President Roosevelt’s plan to offer Myron H. McCord an appointment, notifies Roosevelt that McCord has publicly made “vile” remarks about him. He encourages Roosevelt to confirm this by contacting Governor Nathan Oakes Murphy, Isaac Taft Stoddard, or Major James Harvey McClintock.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-28
David E. Warford introduces himself to Vice-President Roosevelt as a former Rough Rider who was wounded in the Spanish-American War. Warford currently draws a government pension, but is unable to do hard work and cannot maintain himself on the sum he gets from his pension. He asks Roosevelt to use his influence to get him a position as a line rider in the Timber Reserve.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-05-08