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William H. Kuhl asks Theodore Roosevelt for advice regarding his life choices moving forward. He is twenty years old with a weak constitution due to asthma and would appreciate knowing whether Roosevelt would recommend setting out on his own or remaining at home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Kuhl, William H., -1945
President Roosevelt hopes Admiral Dewey will attend the dedication of the monument to William McKinley in Buffalo, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-15
President Roosevelt has requested information about the John R. DeBarry matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-16
President Roosevelt expresses his gratitude to Mary Grace Wilcox for her hospitality after the Wilcox home was the site of Roosevelt’s emergency inauguration on September 14, 1901, following the assassination of William McKinley. Roosevelt tells Wilcox he will never forget her kindness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
President Roosevelt thanks Mary Cornelia Noyes Sprague for her kindness in Buffalo, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
President Roosevelt expresses his deep gratitude for the hospitality of Ansley Wilcox and his wife Mary Grace Wilcox upon the occasion of his emergency inauguration at their house on September 14, 1901, following the death of President William McKinley. Roosevelt appreciates that Wilcox acted naturally and treated him normally on the occasion. Roosevelt regrets that his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, could not have been there also. Roosevelt confirms his receipt of a letter from Wilcox and promises one for Mrs. Wilcox soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-17
Representative Fassett asks Secretary of War Taft how long he will be in Oyster Bay, and if they could meet in person soon. Recently Fassett heard a rumor about himself in Buffalo, that he was in support of Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Fassett only supported Hughes against Frank Wayland Higgins and Benjamin Barker Odell. Before appointments are made for collector of internal revenue or district federal marshal, Fassett would like a meeting with President Roosevelt. At present, Fassett has not yet spoken with Senator Frederick C. Stevens, though he has seen Senator William J. Tulley who is undecided.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-01
Charles Evans Hughes believes that Buffalo is the “storm centre” as far as the Banking Department is concerned and that to be able to get a Republican who is highly esteemed in Buffalo and who will increase the efficiency of the administration, “is to solve a difficult problem, greatly to advantage the party and to benefit the state.” Hughes aims to offer Charles Hallam Keep the position, with the endorsement of John G. Wickser.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-15
Three sequences of the funeral ceremonies held for President William McKinley: Sequence 1: McKinley’s body lay in state in the Rotunda of the Capitol, Washington, D.C., on September 17, 1901; views of officers on horseback, the Artillery Band (wearing dark headdresses), a squadron of cavalry, a battalion of artillery and coast artillery, Marine Band (wearing white helmets), battalion of Marines, civilians carrying umbrellas (may be the diplomatic corps), other civilians, guard of honor, pallbearers, and the horse-drawn hearse all turning the corner off what may be Pennsylvania Avenue on their way to the Capitol; camera pans the hearse, as a procession of carriages turns the corner. Sequence 2: McKinley’s body first lay in state for public viewing in Buffalo, New York, on September 15-16; views of carriages, the horse-drawn hearse, and marchers stopping in front of the Buffalo City Hall; medium close shots of the casket being unloaded from hearse and carried up stairs of City Hall; crowds of mourners lining up to view the body as group of soldiers enters City Hall; camera pans crowd gathered outside as mourners enter and leave City Hall. Unrelated sequence of Washington ceremonies follows; camera pans from different angles of crowds gathered at the east front of the Capitol. Sequence 3: McKinley’s body was conveyed to its final resting place at Canton, Ohio, on September 18-19; views of mounted military units, marching civilians, carriages, and the horse-drawn hearse turning and entering what is probably Westlawn Cemetery where McKinley is buried; military units marching down a street as gathered crowds watch; final pans of mourners, crowds, and soldiers outside the McKinley home in Canton.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1901
Report of the Executive Committee and text of address from James Rudolph Garfield.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-31
President Roosevelt hopes that Joseph Bucklin Bishop will visit him in Oyster Bay. Roosevelt discusses Henry Loomis Nelson’s articles in the press and hopes that William Williams has responded. He encloses one of Nelson’s articles and comments on Nelson’s criticism and lies about Roosevelt’s friends and politics.
1903-08-03
Vice President Roosevelt returns a key to his sister. He also wishes he could have seen her husband, Douglas Robinson, to discuss horses. Roosevelt inquires whether she will be joining him in Buffalo.
1901-05
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear what Orson J. Weimert wrote. Roosevelt wishes to meet with Weimert when Roosevelt is back.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to W. S. Wright in receipt of his letter, relaying that he is unable to approve his book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes W. S. Rylski, confirming a meeting with Roosevelt in the Outlook office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-13
Theodore Roosevelt thanks W. S. Wright in receipt of a list of resolutions. The letter also discusses media corruption and the need to present more truthful news about the Progressive campaign to the public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to David Gray to discuss the Progressive supporters in Buffalo, New York. Gray should get in touch with Chauncey Hamlin, ex-Assemblyman Weynart, Frank S. Converse, and Colonel Baldwin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Orson J. Weimert for his letter and suggests he write to Comptroller Prendergast. Roosevelt intends to organize the entire state of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Charles Count Laudon that Mr. Halpin can give him more information regarding the Roosevelt political movement in New York State.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-18
Frank Harper, Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt, declines the request from Urania Nott Sangster to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-18