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Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frances Theodora Parsons for lunch and makes plans for her to visit. He asks if she would like him to write a letter for her son, James “Russell” Parsons, about his father James “Jim” Russell Parsons. The former was only eight years old when the latter, a friend of Roosevelt’s, died.
1915-11-12
President Roosevelt offered a job in Nogales, Mexico, to Charles C. Eberhart but he declined. Roosevelt told the State Department that Eberhart should be given the first available promotion for which he is suitable. Roosevelt learned the details of James Russell Parsons’s death and calls him a “quiet hero.”
1906-02-10
President Roosevelt offers his condolences to Frances Theodora Parsons following the death of her husband, James Russell Parsons. He loves both of them and assures her that in time the grief will pass.
1905-12-12
President Roosevelt learned from Corinne Roosevelt Robinson that James Russell and Frances Theodora Parsons are returning to Mexico. Roosevelt hoped to tell them in person of his appreciation and gratitude for the way they have led their lives. He feels this appreciation is not confined to Americans, but extends to the Mexicans as well.
1905-05-23
President Roosevelt did not need to hear from Frances Theodora and James Russell Parsons to be convinced of their “steadfast love and affection.” He looks forward to seeing them in Washington, D.C.
1901-09-17
Vice President Roosevelt appreciated the telegram from Frances Theodora and James Russell Parsons.
1901-03-05
Governor Roosevelt believes that one of the most difficult parts of leaving the governorship is leaving Frances Theodora Parsons and James Russell Parsons in Albany, New York. Roosevelt enjoyed the work and interacting with others “hard at work for decency,” particularly Parsons’s husband, James.
1900-06-26
President Roosevelt requests that Ambassador Clayton present Consul General James Russel Parsons to President Porfirio Díaz of Mexico.
1904-05-25
Governor Roosevelt believes that James Russell Parsons should not come to the conference because the regents may become suspicious of him. He discusses their upcoming trip to the Department of Public Instruction and the possibility of going to the headquarters of the Regents. McKelway “has again changed front.” Roosevelt asks Holls to forward the enclosed documents to John St. Loe Strachey.
1900-01-27
Governor Roosevelt agrees with Frederick William Holls concerning the regents, noting that they will probably not favor the plan, “no matter how good, if it in any way cuts at them.” James Russell Parsons supports the bill, which Roosevelt will attempt to get passed, with the changes suggested by Nicholas Murray Butler. Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt would like Frederick William Holls and Caroline M. Holls to stay with them when they are in Albany.
1900-01-15
Joseph Buffington requests Attorney General Knox’s opinion concerning James Russell Parsons, whom he is considering for President of Trinity College.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-02
Joseph Buffington requests President Roosevelt’s opinion concerning James Russell Parsons, whom he is considering for President of Trinity College.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-02