Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Agnew Davis
President Roosevelt has written to Mr. Longerman requesting to see the proposal about the naval stations.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-01
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Clarence Gordon
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Clarence Gordon that he does not have the power to make appointments to any positions. Mechanics and laborers at navy yards are under the jurisdiction of the civil service. The men Gordon mentions can register with the Labor Board at the navy yard.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-10-11
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Henry Tucky Collis
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt wishes he could appoint Egbert since Charles Henry Tucky Collis only recommends good men. However, Roosevelt has no appointments to give as most positions are under the jurisdiction of the civil service. He sends Collis a copy of labor employment rules at the navy yards.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-10-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. S. Sherman
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Representative Sherman a letter and hopes it is what he wants. Roosevelt explains that Hampton has no navy yard and supposes that Sherman meant the Norfolk Navy Yard.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-09-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas B. Reed
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt reports to Representative Reed that there was nothing crooked about the delay at Portsmouth. He explains that there was a labor shortage.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-09-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Norman von Heldenreich Farquhar
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt introduces E. A. Pinkney to Norman von Heldenreich Farquhar, Commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard. He asks Farquhar to give Pinkney any privileges consistent with the yard’s rules.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-09-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anne Lyman Delano Hitch
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Anne Lyman Delano Hitch that he wants to help Wilkins but cannot as individuals in the navy yards are employed in order of their registration. He has no power to advance anyone, as he has also explained to numerous senators and representatives.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-09-20
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Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis T. Bowles
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt signed the instructions authorizing Francis T. Bowles to take immediate charge of work on the dock. Bowles is to report on Tuesday morning.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-09-04
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Timothy V. Menton
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Timothy V. Menton Connelly should go to the Navy Yard to register in person. Roosevelt will be glad to appoint Connelly if he stands high enough in the register.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-08-31
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Stephen Bleecker Luce
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Stephen Bleecker Luce an officer had already been chosen as the Commodore of the navy yard by the Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long. Roosevelt is unable to do anything further.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-08-18
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Isaac Newton Seligman
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is glad Isaac Newton Seligman liked his speech. Roosevelt is unwilling to make comparisons between shipyards, but was greatly please with Charles H. Cramp’s shipyard.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-06-07
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Brenner
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt recommends William Brenner register at the Navy Yard. Roosevelt is unable to advance him for appointment before others as appointments of mechanics are determined based on their order in the registry.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-06-07
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Rodney S. Dennis
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Rodney S. Dennis a letter of introduction for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Roosevelt informs Dennis he does not think he will be present at the police parade in New York in June.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Rodgers
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt introduces Richard Henry Dana and Mr. Parker to Captain Rodgers and asks Rodgers to allow them to visit the USS Massachusetts.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-28
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Howard Perry
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Howard Perry he will send his letter to Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long, but Perry should have the boy apply for an apprentice position with Long directly. Roosevelt warns that vacancies are not immediately reported by navy yards.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-28
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Navy Long to consider Captain John W. Miller for a position of ship keeper on behalf of Senator Cushman Kellogg Davis.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-28
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Silas Casey
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt introduces Richard Henry Dana and Mr. Parker to Captain Casey and asks Casey to allow them to visit the USS New York.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-28
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis M. Bunce
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks Admiral Bunce to allow Rodney S. Dennis and his friends to visit the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Addison Porter
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs John Addison Porter that although he would like to do Porter a favor, he does not believe he can help Mr. Green get a position in the navy yards as they are considered classified service. Roosevelt states he will check with Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long about getting Green a ship-keeper position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-24
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James E. Leviness
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs James E. Leviness the navy yard will be closed on Decoration Day, but if Leviness is allowed to visit on that day, this letter will serve as written permission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-22