National Grange

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and writes that he enjoyed seeing Theodore Douglas Robinson at the Harvard Club and is glad that he joined the Grange. Roosevelt asks if his sister has written to General Bell, who is ready to go abroad. Roosevelt also admires Anna Roosevelt Cowles’ “heroic spirit” and mentions correspondence he has received updating him on his family’s activities.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-01

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he is glad Theodore Douglas Robinson joined the Grange and mentions that Monroe Douglas Robinson will be sent back to General Bell.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-08-31

Senator Fairbanks declines President Roosevelt’s invitation to join him in St. Louis because Fairbanks has plans to be on the east coast. Fairbanks references Roosevelt’s letter of November 11, asking for Fairbanks’ assessment of Aaron Jones for Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. Fairbanks is in favor of Jones.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-14

President Roosevelt tells William Barnes he is unable to appoint G. Howard Davison as assistant secretary of agriculture because of the “emphatic protest” from the National Grange, founded to advance the methods of agriculture. Due to so many different suggestions for the position, Roosevelt told Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson to select the best man and he chose W. M. Hays for the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-12

President Roosevelt has been receiving delegations from the National Grange. Roosevelt believes the man they are seeking should also be someone who is in touch with the real farmers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-03

President Roosevelt asks Senator Beveridge if there would be any objection to taking Aaron Jones as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. Roosevelt wishes to fill the position with someone from New York, and feels that Jones might be the man but wants to consult with “practical farmers.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-08

President Roosevelt would like to appoint the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture from New York. If this is not possible, he would like to make the appointment from Indiana. Roosevelt asks Charles W. Fairbanks about Aaron Jones for this position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-01

President Roosevelt informs Senator Foraker that he believes Edward Lauterbach is feeling well and that “as for Professor Beal” anyone they take should be recommended by the National Grange. Roosevelt also thanks Foraker for the clippings about Sullivan and the Ohio State Journal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-01

Three members of the National Grange–Aaron Jones, Charles J. Bell, and Elliott B. Norris–have approached President Roosevelt about their objections to G. Howard Davison as the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. Roosevelt asks for Governor Odell’s opinion on this.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-01

President Roosevelt tells Senator Platt that he did not understand that the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture position was so important to farmers until the National Grange objected to the appointment of G. Howard Davison whom they feel is not a true farmer. Roosevelt has asked the Grange to make recommendations for the position, preferably from New York. He discusses a couple of Grange members he would have liked to appoint but for the fact that one was a Democrat and one was from Indiana.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-02

George W. Oster writes to Theodore Roosevelt with the hope of inviting him to attend the Granger’s Picnic of Bedford County, Pennsylvania. They expect large crowds to gather, and would be delighted to have Theodore Roosevelt address them, as the county gave Roosevelt “an overwhelming majority for President.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-06

Creator(s)

Oster, George W. (George William), 1860-1924

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson thinks the National Grange will accept any selection that President Roosevelt makes for Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, but he offers to invite their members to share their opinions on the matter. Wilson has received numerous letters and telegrams in support of G. Howard Davison’s candidacy, but he believes that Gifford Pinchot would be best for the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-12

President Roosevelt briefly greets a crowd in Campbell and remarks on the success of the National Grange.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-11

President Roosevelt is pleased that Anna Roosevelt Cowles has joined the National Grange and that she is at Farmington at this lovely time of year. He is uncertain about Representative Lilley’s trustworthiness; he is also satisfied that Congress made at least some progress this year before the recess.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-05-31