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President Roosevelt will await the letter from Governor Sparks and will let him know if coming to Washington, D.C. would be useful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-23
President Roosevelt informs Secretary of State Root that in accordance with the request of the Nevada Governor John Sparks, the Nevada senators and representative, and the War Department, he is sending troops to Nevada on standby. Root should obtain the War Department papers on the subject and speak with Sparks about any steps he needs to take for further action on the part of the federal government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-13
President Roosevelt has received the telegram from Nevada Governor Sparks requesting troops in accordance with the constitution and laws of the United States, and will send a sufficient number to Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-05
President Roosevelt has heard of the labor unrest in Nevada. He declines to allow Governor Thomas to see him, as he cannot get much time to himself in the summer. Roosevelt instead asks Thomas to write what he has to say, so he can decide whether there is any action he can rightly take.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-27
President Roosevelt describes to Mark Sullivan the considerations that have gone into his selections for federal judgeships. Roosevelt reviews his appointments in detail, noting that some were made at the request of the local organization and some against their wishes. The goal in each case was to appoint someone “of the high character, the good sense, the trained legal ability, and the necessary broad-mindedness of spirit…essential to a good judge.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-13
President Roosevelt has received many letters regarding the Nevada judgeship, but is not prepared to say what his ultimate decision will be. He tells Senator Nixon that he feels very strongly about the judiciary, and wants to make sure he gets the best person for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-15
President Roosevelt has received University of California President Benjamin Ide Wheeler’s letter, and while he would prefer not to appoint a Democrat to the judgeship that Wheeler discussed, he promises to go over the entire situation with Attorney General William H. Moody before deciding, and will give Wheeler’s opinion its due weight.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-13
President Roosevelt believes John W. Brock’s letter of congratulations was too formal, but appreciates his support. He believes Brock played a strong role in bringing Nevada into line. Roosevelt sends his love to John’s wife, Mary Louise Tyler Brock.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-10
President Roosevelt requests John W. Brock’s assistance during his reelection campaign. George B. Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, told Roosevelt that Brock has influence in Nevada. Roosevelt would appreciate Brock’s help in securing those three electoral votes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-27
President Roosevelt would like to send Charles W. Fairbanks to Wisconsin. He does not want Wisconsin to be so involved in local elections that they forget about the presidency. Roosevelt congratulates George B. Cortelyou on his accomplishments in Maine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-13
President Roosevelt does not hope to win Nevada or Montana, but New York looks promising.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt asks Ethan Allen Hitchcock to allow Frank Mead to use a financial clerk during his work in the southwest and to direct the Indian agents to report to Mead as general supervisor on the condition of the tribes. These reports will include the condition of the tribes and “their proposed industrial plans.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-23
Gifford Pinchot has received word that the progressive Democrats of Nevada will likely support Theodore Roosevelt. William Kent is considering reentering the congressional race in California and Pinchot suggests that Roosevelt encourage Kent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
V. Staples describes a mining venture in Nevada that her husband, E. F. Staples, started but had to abandon due to lack of funds. A small capitalist could invest in it and start up a “gigantic” enterprise. Staples requests a small interest and travel expenses to be involved.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-09
Dix W. Smith asks if Theodore Roosevelt knows any private investors who may be interested in investing in Patrick L. Flanigan’s property. He suggests that perhaps Roosevelt’s brother-in-law, Douglas Robinson, has connections to potential investors. Flanigan is confident in the profitability of the property.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
George W. Ingalls and members of the Boys Anti Cigarette League took pleasure in presenting a souvenir to Theodore Roosevelt. However, due to miscommunication, not everyone was there. Therefore, Ingalls requests Roosevelt write to the club to inspire the members’ continued reform work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-02
Governor of Nevada Oddie looks forward to welcoming Theodore Roosevelt to the state. Oddie discusses several measures of the recent state legislative session, including bills on water law, reclamation, and labor compensation. He attests to Roosevelt’s “profound influence” as an “example of purposeful citizenship.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-30
Nevada Governor Oddie informs Theodore Roosevelt that many citizens in the state are eagerly preparing for Roosevelt’s arrival, and that the whole state is enthusiastic about Roosevelt’s upcoming trip. Definite plans will be sent to Roosevelt soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-24
As Theodore Roosevelt will visit Nevada soon, Nevada Supreme Court Justice Frank H. Norcross thought he might be interested in an enclosed article about the state’s history.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-24
Dix W. Smith sends Theodore Roosevelt copies of several Reno, Nevada, newspapers to give him an idea of the lectures recently given in an effort to improve civic conditions. He asks if Roosevelt might have time to see him in Berkeley or San Francisco, California, during his trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-22