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Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about his excitement over meeting her husband William and invites them to stay at Sagamore Hill this summer. Roosevelt doubts he will be appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy and feels he will soon be legislated out of his job as Police Commissioner.
1897-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about how his Police Commissioner colleagues Andrew D. Parker and Frederick Dent Grant have put the entire police department in uproar. Roosevelt hopes they will all be legislated out of office soon as he cannot stand seeing all his work come undone.
1897-03-14
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that they are looking forward to meeting her husband William Sheffield Cowles. Roosevelt’s work as Police Commissioner is hopeless because he cannot accomplish any more. He feels William McKinley has begun his presidency well and likes the choice of John Hay over Chauncey Depew for Ambassador to Great Britain. His naval manuscript is complete.
1897-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about England disgracing herself and the probable choice of John Hay for Ambassador to England over Chauncey Depew. Roosevelt’s work as Police Commissioner is becoming intolerably difficult due to colleagues Frederick Dent Grant and Andrew D. Parker. He is ready to be done with the job.
1897-02-28
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes that he would be happy to serve on a Board with Avery De Lano Andrews. Roosevelt also advises Andrews on the controversial process of selecting individuals for promotion.
1897-05-08
Police Commissioner Roosevelt encloses two letters for Avery De Lano Andrews to review. Roosevelt comments on an upcoming negative Herald article, inspired by Commissioner Andrew D. Parker and Chief of Police Peter Conlin.
1897-02-27
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews that he has spoken to the Mayor and put in a “vigorous” word for Henry L. Sprague. Roosevelt is still embroiled in conflict with Police Commissioners Frederick Dent Grant and Andrew D. Parker.
1897-04-20
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about a recent newspaper article. Roosevelt still has controversy with Andrew D. Parker, calling him a “scoundrel” and a “coward.”
1897-05-28
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews requesting a few copies of the annual report. Roosevelt also gives his opinion on the libel suit that has commenced against Frank Moss.
1897-06-12
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about current happenings in the New York City police department. Roosevelt hopes that Andrews will continue to support John McCullagh.
1897-08-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about current happenings in the New York City police department. Roosevelt is glad that Peter Conlin has finally left the department.
1897-08-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt says, “News too good to be true. Would give much to see Parker.”
1897-08-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about police department business involving John McCullagh and Andrew D. Parker. Roosevelt still supports McCullagh. Roosevelt also comments on a recent editorial that appeared in the Evening Post.
1897-08-28
President Roosevelt sends to Maurice Francis Egan a copy of a letter that he wrote as Police Commissioner of New York. In the letter, Roosevelt rejects the suggestion that he practiced religious discrimination in organizing the police force. Roosevelt also sends to Egan a copy of an article about the “ethnic side” of the New York police force.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-03
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt suggests Police Commissioner Moss meet with ex-detective Sergeant McCauley and Roundsman Jeremiah D. Sullivan. He congratulates Moss for handling matters admirably.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-22
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt requests John McCullough review the enclosed letter. He thinks McCullough should probably investigate Keresey’s demotion by Police Commissioner Andrew D. Parker. Roosevelt congratulates McCullough’s good work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-18
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Maria Longworth Storer’s amusing letter to Alice Lee. He feels things worked out for the best for the Storers. Roosevelt comments on the Police Board changes. A. T. Mahan’s recent article is noble, as are those of Hilary A. Herbert and John Robert Procter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-03
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is glad that the article he wrote fits what Joseph Bucklin Bishop wanted, and promises to look up the article that Bishop wrote. He wishes Bishop could be part of his current job dealing with politicians, and jokes that he is having nearly as much trouble with politicians as he did with some of the other members of the Board of Police Commissioners.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks New York Police Commissioner Andrews if it would be possible to have a few copies of their recent annual report sent to him. He remarks on a recent libel lawsuit taking place in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-12
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1897-06-07
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919