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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs C. V. Mosby that Roosevelt does not know John S. Mosby’s current address. He suggests Mosby contact the Denver Land Office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt is encouraged by what Laclen Smith writes about Colonel Mosby. However, Roosevelt is not able to be of service since “There is nothing in the world in which I could interest Mr. Carnegie.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-30
President Roosevelt tells Attorney General Moody that he would like Colonel Mosby to take an enclosed letter from Mr. Stratton and investigate the conditions in Alabama. Roosevelt does not think Mosby would need to meet Stratton, but he wishes for Mosby to meet with Judge Jones. He also says that Mosby should talk to Postmaster General Wynne before he goes, as the matter is related to the post office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-10
President Roosevelt thanks Senator William P. Frye for forwarding the letter from Mr. Stratton, and tells him that he has taken immediate action to begin inquiries into the two postmasters mentioned in the letter. Roosevelt mentions that he has received protests regarding the conduct of William Frye Tebbetts in Montgomery. Roosevelt rates the opinion of Judge Jones about Mr. Thompson more highly than Mr. Stratton’s opinion. He is thinking of following Mr. Stratton’s suggestion to send Colonel Mosby to investigate the conditions in Alabama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-10
President Roosevelt corrects Judge Jones; Miss Cunningham is not currently the postmistress of Brewton, Alabama, but is merely a candidate for the position. He has asked John Singleton Mosby to investigate Alabama affairs, directing him to contact Jones for information. Roosevelt asks Jones’s opinion of the recommendation for Birmingham postmaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-12
President Roosevelt thanks Thomas C. Carter, an ex-Confederate soldier, for his letter and says it is a “peculiar pleasure” when he is able to do something for an ex-Confederate soldier, giving several examples of former Confederate soldiers, wives, or offspring he has appointed to public offices.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-03
C. V. Mosby asks Theodore Roosevelt for the address of John Singleton Mosby, head of the Denver Land Office during Roosevelt’s administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-02