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This book chronicles the relationship between John Goodall and Theodore Roosevelt. Goodall met Roosevelt in 1884 at the local Stock Men’s Association meeting. Later, Roosevelt worked for Goodall as a cowhand. When Roosevelt was president, he offered Goodall a position as Livestock Superintendent of Indian Agencies at Large.
1931
Richard P. Keif repeats his earlier request of Theodore Roosevelt to recommend an honest lawyer to help him, having not received a response to his previous letter. Keif placed his stock in the care of a broker who stole the stock and sold it before declaring bankruptcy. Keif does not believe America has honest laws that are followed and has been unable to file charges against the man who robbed him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
A crowd gathered at Helena to hear President Roosevelt
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-07-28
The train carrying President Roosevelt
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-06-12
Crowd gathered during a cornerstone laying ceremony attended by President Roosevelt
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-06-12
President Roosevelt speaks to a crowd from atop a platform, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Roosevelt Arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-04-24
President Roosevelt speaking to a crowd
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-06-12
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès is traveling to India for a year-long hunting trip but will not be removing his business interests from Dakota, which he still believes will be successful. His travels may be an effort not to appear in defense at his wife’s divorce proceedings.
1887-10-04
Historian Chester L. Brooks is searching for a map of Francois Antoine Larocque’s 1805 journey from the Assiniboin to the Yellowstone and a historical map on Montana place names.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-01-11