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McKenzie, Alexander, 1851-1922

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Letter from Joseph A. Ferris to William Loeb

Joseph A. Ferris states that the auditor position has nothing to do with Stark County, North Dakota, and the salary is around $1,000 per year based on the valuation of Billings County, North Dakota. Sylvane M. Ferris never spoke to Senator Porter J. McCumber because Alexander McKenzie claimed he would handle the matter. Ferris thanks William Loeb and President Roosevelt for their assistance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-28

Creator(s)

Ferris, Joseph A. (Joseph Albert), 1857-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Fremont Amidon

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Judge Amidon for his comments about Alexander McKenzie and the Constitution. Roosevelt states that he will probably use Amidon’s letter as the basis of a speech

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Augustus Peabody Gardner

President Roosevelt has spoken with many members of the Republican National Committee, and plans to speak with several more. Roosevelt also asks Augustus Peabody Gardner to seek assurances from still other members of the Committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from M. L. Ayers to Lyman Abbott

Myron L. Ayers, proprietor of The Dickinson Press, is trying to reach Theodore Roosevelt regarding the reappointment of Sylvane M. Ferris as Register of the U.S. Land Office in Dickinson, which appears to be in jeopardy. Roosevelt is on his African trip, and Ayers inquires of Abbott (editor of Outlook) when Roosevelt will return.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-01-24

Creator(s)

Ayers, M. L. (Myron Lyndon), 1863-1941

Letter from William H. Taft to William Loeb

Secretary of War Taft acknowledges receipt of William Loeb’s letter and the enclosures. Taft returns the envelope marked “Boss Loeb” and teases that people are “getting on to” the power that Loeb wields. Taft lists the members of the Republican National Committee about whom his presidential campaign wants to know more. He is interested in what will happen in regards to the New York Post Office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-09

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Memorandum on James F. Shea

A memorandum states that an impartial investigation into James F. Shea, United States Marshal for North Dakota, will show that he is traveling the state attempting to influence the results of county caucuses and conventions at the behest of party boss Alexander McKenzie. The writer of the memorandum believes that the results of the investigation, which should be conducted by an “irreproachable” man, will lead President Roosevelt to remove Shea from office. Shea’s work is “wholly unnecessary,” as North Dakota is “absolutely safe” for Secretary of War William H. Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-29

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Jonathan Bourne to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Bourne shares with President Roosevelt quotes from Senator Henry Clay Hansborough’s letter discussing his support of Roosevelt. Additionally, Hansborough reports that Alexander McKenzie supports Clarence B. Little for the Senate. Bourne is “not at all surprised at the strength of the Roosevelt sentiment” and finds great pleasure in it.