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President Roosevelt is sorry to hear of U.S. Marshall Merrifield’s accident, but is glad he is recovering.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-09
President Roosevelt tells Arthur William Merrifield that Senator Thomas Henry Carter has been “just as nice as possible” about the marshalship in Montana and has said that Merrifield will have it, although he will have to wait until the present term expires in December 1906. Roosevelt suggests that Merrifield write Carter a thank-you note.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-28
President Roosevelt updates his son, Kermit Roosevelt, on recent happenings. Surprisingly, the presidential elector from Montana was his friend and former ranch foreman, Arthur William Merrifield. He describes his and Ted Roosevelt”s continued boxing matches with Joseph Grant. Archibald and Quentin are recovering from “grip.” Unfortunately, Edith’s horse Yagenka may no longer be ridable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-23
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Arthur William Merrifield that he spoke to Secretary of the Interior Cornelius Newton Bliss about Harwood. Bliss does not want to act without a request from a senator. Roosevelt contacted Senator Joseph Benson Foraker and Senator Thomas Henry Carter. Foraker will let Roosevelt know what should be done but said that nothing will likely happen without a Montana senator’s consent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-05-07
Arthur William Merrifield hopes Theodore Roosevelt can arrange with Senator Joseph M. Dixon for a trip to Kalispell. He knows Roosevelt would enjoy it, and it could be helpful for Dixon’s reelection. Merrifield and his wife, Miriam Purcell Merrifield, would be delighted to have Roosevelt stay at their home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20