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If the president was your friend–

If the president was your friend–

In the first vignette, President Roosevelt hugs Benjamin F. Barnes. Caption: If the president was your friend— In the second, Roosevelt thinks about a woman being thrown out of the White House as he looks at Barnes. Caption: —And he grinned when you committed assault and battery. In the third, Roosevelt hands Barnes a “postmaster of D.C.” paper. Caption: —And rewarded you with a fair job. In the fourth, Barnes thinks about congratulations from “Congress,” “Nova Scotia,” and “Washington.” Caption: —And you expected something like this. In the fifth vignette, Barnes is punched in the nose by “public disapproval.” Caption: And got this— In the sixth vignette, Barnes says, “Oh!” Caption: Wouldn’t it jar you?

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-04

If you were born in Nova Scotia–

If you were born in Nova Scotia–

In the first vignette, Benjamin F. Barnes sits in a “Nova Scotia” cradle. Caption: If you were born in Nova Scotia— In second vignette, Barnes types on a typewriter. Caption: And you clerked in the district— In the third, a woman is thrown out of the “White House.” Caption: And you threw a woman out of your office— In the fourth vignette, the “president” kicks Barnes out of the White House. Caption: And instead of getting this— In the fifth, President Roosevelt hands Barnes a “postmaster D.C.” paper. Caption: You got this! In the sixth, Barnes says, “Oh joy!” Caption: Wouldn’t it jar you?

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-03

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson encloses a letter from his son, who has been living in Montevideo, Uruguay, for multiple years and is acquainted with President Ordóñez and other native dignitaries. Clarkson’s son often writes to him about the poor repute in which America is held because of the boorish ministers sent there. Clarkson notes that General Edward C. O’Brien has worked hard to counteract this impression of America.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-06