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John Campbell Greenway makes suggestions on how Kermit Roosevelt might proceed with a career in mining engineering. He believes an advanced degree would be ideal but practical experience working for Greenway or at the Copper Queen Mining Company would be suitable. Greenway concludes with a brief update on the political situation in Mexico.
1911-11-29
Quentin Roosevelt thanks Robert Harry Munro Ferguson for the book. He has failed to write to Isabella Ferguson with his impressions of the West but he would like to return next year. Roosevelt might work for John Greenway next summer and has plans for another trip to the Southwest.
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Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to have caught a glimpse of the miners. He praises men who face toil and risk in their lives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-19
President Roosevelt briefly greets a crowd in Trinidad. He mentions believing in Colorado’s mines, irrigation, and ranches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-04
President Roosevelt speaks of his previous time in Montana. He discusses Montana’s agriculture, water power, and mining. Roosevelt also enumerates the factors in Montana’s prosperity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-08
President Roosevelt addresses a crowd in Yankton and tells them about his time in the Dakotas. He discusses the character and prosperity of South Dakota. Roosevelt also speaks about the Grand Army and the Civil War soldiers and the lessons they impart to civil life.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-06
Charles F. Degelman writes to William Loeb regarding Montana records dating back twenty-seven years that indicate a number of Roosevelts from New York were interested in a Montana mining enterprise. Degelman wants to know if these Roosevelts are related to President Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-10
James Sullivan Clarkson advises William Loeb that President Roosevelt should personally write and invite Mr. Leigh Hunt to dinner at the White House, as it would mean a lot to him. Clarkson describes Hunt’s business ventures in Iowa, Seattle, China and Korea. Clarkson is convinced that Roosevelt and Hunt will get along well and also emphasizes that Hunt could be a great asset to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-08
George W. Perkins encloses an editorial for President Roosevelt’s attention. The consolidation of mineral wealth and transportation systems is bringing them close to public ownership.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15