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William Augustus Patton, Assistant to the President of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, informs William Loeb, Secretary to President Roosevelt, that they are pleased to make the arrangements for Roosevelt’s trip from Washington, D.C., to Oyster Bay. Roosevelt will travel in a Pullman private car and breakfast and lunch will be provided for 12 people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-24
Baron Rosen explains his travel plans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-23
T. St. John Gaffney describes to William Loeb the preparations he and other district officers had made for a demonstration of support for President Roosevelt when he returned from Oyster Bay. Unfortunately, due to a change in Roosevelt’s travel schedule, the plans were canceled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-20
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Lodge for his letters. Roosevelt plans to write to Charles H. Ames at once, as he appreciated the letter from him, as well as the one from Fannie Hardy Eckstorm. Roosevelt approves of Lodge’s Portland speech. If Lodge can visit on the morning of September 16, Roosevelt has arranged for a private car on the 11 a.m. train. In the postscript, Roosevelt adds that he has instructed Postmaster General Henry C. Payne to appoint Francis H. Bristow of Elkton, Kentucky, to the local postmaster position there.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1902-09-10
Vice President Roosevelt makes arrangements to meet Lloyd Griscom. Roosevelt also details travel instructions for Anna Roosevelt Cowles to give to the Younghusbands for their visit.
1901-06-12
Jacob A. Riis read that Long Island City, New York, needs a postmaster. He cautions against the appointment of Adam Ackerman who is “absolutely unfit.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-01
William J. Youngs recommends the reappointment of George Ripperger as postmaster of Long Island City, New York. Youngs believes that he can have the road from his corner to Cove Neck macadamized if it would be favorable to President Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s name will not be used in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12