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North Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area job completion record for project #11 for fine grading near upper Cedar Canyon, including a job narrative, maps, and job allocation request form with a list of materials needed.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1937-06-11
North Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area job completion record for project #14 to conduct a grade line survey beyond Cedar Canyon, included is a job narrative, job completion information, and job allocation request form with a list of materials needed.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1937-08-20
North Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area job completion record for project #9 to work on one mile of park road above Cedar Canyon; included is a job narrative, job completion information, approval papers, and job allocation request form with a list of materials needed.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-05-20
President Roosevelt discusses the current state of the presidential election and predicts that the Republicans will win the electoral college. He notes their prospects in various states, and in particular notes that although they are “horribly handicapped” by the unpopularity of Governor Charles Evans Hughes, he believes they will win in New York. Roosevelt inquires if William Sturgis Bigelow has shown Senator Lodge the new five dollar gold piece, and reports that he plans to address the Sorbonne upon his return from Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-07
President Roosevelt sends Representative J. S. Sherman a letter from the offices of American Federation of Labor President Samuel Gompers that should be considered by those working on labor matters, and a letter from Senator Thomas Henry Carter with suggestions for the Republican National Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-03
President Roosevelt read Senator Carter’s letter, and although he does not want to involve himself with managing the campaign, he will send it to Representative J. S. Sherman. Carter’s input could be helpful, and Sherman is sure to give good feedback. Roosevelt asks if he should take action regarding U.S. Marshall for Montana Arthur William Merrifield.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-03
President Roosevelt is glad William H. Taft has been going after William Jennings Bryan in the right way. Even though Governor Charles Evans Hughes remains spiteful, Roosevelt is pleased with his renomination. Roosevelt feels they will do well in most states, but cautions against taking chances. Letters are still coming in against Taft’s golfing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-16
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock writes President Roosevelt with his advice on the complicated matter of withdrawing coal lands. On Roosevelt’s direction, the Department of the Interior and the General Land Office began surveying and drafting a list of townships that contained rich coal lands with the intention of withdrawing them from homestead exemptions, and the Department is working quickly to wire all of Roosevelt’s orders to appropriate land offices around the country. However, it is apparent that oil industry men can use many loopholes to obtain the land.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-17
Similar to the land fraud prosecutions in Oregon and Montana, Benjamin H. Tallmadge, of the C. L. Tallmadge Southwestern Land Company, has been arrested on the charge of subornation of perjury. It is the first of many prosecutions that will be brought for alleged fraud in land entries and deals in New Mexico. Tallmadge maintains his innocence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-24
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in Montana during his western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
President Roosevelt appreciates what Victor Grant Smith says about Montana and was glad to hear from him, but he is unable to accompany Smith on a bear hunt.
1904-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Joyce, who is interested in Senator Dixon visiting Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt is too busy to write personal replies. On his behalf, his secretary thanks John Willis for the invitation to visit Glasgow, Montana. However, he cannot make it there and hopes to see Willis in Missoula or Helena if possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Oliver M. Holmes to contact Senators Joseph Dixon and Thomas Henry Carter regarding the itinerary for Roosevelt’s visit to Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Theodore Roosevelt declines the invitation from John B. Collins.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt is unable to add Bozeman, Montana, to his Western United States tour.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt cannot give a definite reply to George E. Mathews’ invitation. His time in Montana is limited. Mathews should contact Senators Joseph M. Dixon or Thomas Henry Carter, as they are making his arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
Theodore Roosevelt must decline J. H. Durston’s invitation. Senator Joseph Dixon and Senator Thomas Henry Carter are in charge of Roosevelt’s Montana arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14
Theodore Roosevelt does not know why McCoy did not receive his letter and thinks they should also get in touch with Robert D. Carey. Roosevelt expresses his opinion to Mrs. Thorne Hitchcock that if President Wilson had “one ounce of the spirit” of Andrew Jackson or Zachary Taylor that they would already be at war. Roosevelt mentions that his three sons in the United States have been trained at Plattsburgh Camp.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-28
Attorney General Bonaparte’s report from January 27 leads President Roosevelt to conclude that they will have to proceed with the suit against the “Anaconda smelter people.” Roosevelt will withhold his final judgement until he sees the additional reports Bonaparte mentioned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-04