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Theodore Roosevelt tells Rebecca B. Swezey, “Sister Rebecca,” that he is sympathetic with her uncle’s circumstances but since he is no longer in any official position, all he can do is forward her letter on to the Commissioner of Pensions and ask him to look into the matter. Roosevelt hopes the commissioner will grant her uncle’s request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt forwards a letter to James L. Davenport and asks Davenport to look into the case in which Rebecca B. Swezey, “Sister Rebecca,” writes about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Rebecca B. Swezey, or Sister Rebecca, appeals to Theodore Roosevelt again to help her uncle, Albert Field, receive his full pension for his time fighting in the Civil War. Sister Rebecca says that school teachers receive three times the amount soldiers do, and on the fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, its time to make sure the men are made comfortable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
This pamphlet is a long list of reasons why someone should vote for Theodore Roosevelt to be president and continue the prosperity the Republican Party has brought to the United States over the last seven years. The author lists Roosevelt’s fearlessness, loyalty, and patriotism among other personal qualities. Deeds such as securing the Panama Canal, improving the Army and Navy, and his work for the workingman are also included.
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1904
President Roosevelt sends George P. Hamner a letter stating that Hamner became ill while serving as Roosevelt’s secretary at Camp Wikoff as a result of malaria contracted in the service.
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1908-08-08
President Roosevelt informs Commissioner of Pensions Warner that George P. Hamner was incapacitated by malaria before mustering out of Camp Wikoff after the campaign in Cuba.
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1908-08-08
President Roosevelt would like to meet with Commissioner Evans to discuss amendments to the pensions report.
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1901-10-12
Joseph B. Potter informs William Loeb that he and the other members of his branch of the Grand Army of the Republic are not in favor of the Service Pension Bill. Potter clarifies that they do not believe a service pension is wrong per se, but they want to “build the Canal and improve America and the Philippines first.” Until then, they are opposed to “all efforts to give Medals of Honor for bravery to those who were not brave” and pensions “for wounds to those who were not wounded.”
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1905-01-16
Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Davenport states his qualifications to support his desire to be promoted to Commissioner. Davenport also urges that the Pension Department’s record system be changed to a card system in order to preserve the older records and to become more efficient in processing claims.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-22
On the occasion of his inauguration, the New York Times re-examines President Roosevelt’s record of the past three years, and asks, can the nation expect an even bolder Roosevelt in the years to come? Roosevelt’s policies and actions of the past three years are subjected to a critical analysis.
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1905-03-04
President Roosevelt writes Commissioner of Pensions Ware regarding the statistics Ware provided on the casualties and applications for pensions from the regiments engaged at Santiago. Roosevelt is proud to note that the Rough Riders had more casualties and fewer applications for pensions.
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1902-08-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses an extract from Commissioner of Pensions James L. Davenport’s letter to Roosevelt. Davenport intends to take up George W. Wright’s case.
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1911-11-21
Theodore Roosevelt asks Commissioner Davenport to help George W. Wright with his pension case. Wright shared his beans with Roosevelt in the trenches after the Battle of San Juan Hill.
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1911-11-14
Theodore Roosevelt remembers eating beans with George W. Wright. He will contact the Pension Bureau. However, Roosevelt reminds Wright that he has no power except to bring the matter to attention.
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1911-11-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to R. H. Howell that Roosevelt receives numerous requests from retired soldiers asking him to help with their pension cases. However, since leaving the White House, Roosevelt no longer has the same influence. Howell should contact Commissioner of Pensions James L. Davenport.
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1911-11-03
Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could help John F. Kendrick, but he can only direct the matter to the attention of Commissioner of Pensions James L. Davenport, who will look into the case carefully.
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1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Barry A. Hodgins that Roosevelt does not interfere in official matters since leaving office. He advises Hodgins to carry out the instruction of the Commissioner for Pensions and everything will be fixed as the law allows.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s assistant secretary informs Lillie L. Hoffner that her letter came while Roosevelt is out West. However, Roosevelt cannot do anything in the matter and her best option is to contact Commissioner of pensions James L. Davenport.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s Assistant Secretary explains to John M. Bowers that Roosevelt cannot help regarding his pension and directs him to contact Commissioner of Pensions James L. Davenport.
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1911-03-29
Theodore Roosevelt asks Commissioner of Pensions Davenport to review another pension case from one of the members of his regiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07