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Theodore Roosevelt thanks H. H. Keith for his invitation to speak. Roosevelt has forwarded it to the Progressive Party managers in New York, who handle his scheduling.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-19
Attorney General of New Mexico Llewellyn informs William Loeb that he is leaving for Rosewell, New Mexico, to act as the Special Prosecutor in the Talmadge land fraud case. He is anxious about the appointment on the Water Boundary Commission and requests that William Loeb write him as soon as he learns “anything whatever” about the Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-06
Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927
William H. H. Llewellyn writes to William Loeb regarding an investigation of the management of the penitentiary in New Mexico by Holm Olaf Bursum. While Llewellyn does not want to defend Bursum from any actual wrongdoing, he has known Bursum for twenty-five years, and he does not believe that he has any personal dishonesty, especially with regards to his finances. Llewellyn believes Bursum can disprove the charges against him. He believes that Governor Herbert J. Hagerman is stirring up trouble.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-08
Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927
Political affairs are very unpleasant in Iowa, but they all “stand pat” on President Roosevelt. Congressman Lacey has just returned from a hurried trip to the Roswell New Mexican Irrigation Field and the Wichita Game Refuge. The one problem with introducing a buffalo herd in the Wichita Game Refuge is the danger of Texas ticks. Lacey believes that Madison Grant and William T. Hornaday should consult with President Roosevelt before the animals are sent in.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-26
James Sullivan Clarkson encloses a letter from Judge Lindsley, former Supreme Court Judge in the state of Washington, regarding the vacant judgeship. Clarkson discusses “land ring” frauds in Oregon as well as other states and territories. Clarkson also describes Special Agent Grosvenor B. Clarkson’s successful investigation and arrests in New Mexico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-13