Ohio--Chillicothe (Ross County)

This partial memorandum lists endorsements for the appointment of Alva D. Alderman as Collector of Internal Revenue in the Eleventh District of Ohio. Alderman would be replacing the late John Clay Entrekin. Over 50 Ohio politicians, business leaders, and organizations signed in support of Alderman’s appointment, including Senator Charles Dick, President Roosevelt’s son-in-law Congressman Nicholas Longworth, and Governor Myron T. Herrick.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-27

Creator(s)

Unknown

Postmaster General Cortelyou advises an unknown person that Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s nominee for Collector of Internal Revenue at Chillicothe, Ohio, David Moore, is under investigation. Cortelyou recommends that President Roosevelt hold the case until the investigation is completed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-09

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

A letter from Banner Shull, who had served in the motor company commanded by Quentin Roosevelt, was printed in an Indiana newspaper and was very complimentary of Quentin’s leadership. A copy was sent to Flora Whitney. Theodore Roosevelt has been working to have Tommy Hitchcock transferred to the American aviation service. Roosevelt has been on a three day speaking trip to Cincinnati, Ohio and the army camp at Chillicothe, Ohio. He was once again impressed by the officers and enlisted men but noticed an obvious lack of equipment.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-12-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Richard Derby’s letter was a great relief and joy for Ethel Roosevelt Derby. Ethel is feeling better and is enjoying seeing her children in the home where she grew up. Theodore Roosevelt has been having fun with the children; sledding with Richard Derby, Jr. and cuddling with Edith Roosevelt Derby. He visited the National Army camp at Chillicothe, Ohio where admirable work is being done, but the men lack weapons.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-12-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919