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John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks would like President Roosevelt to see the enclosed letter from the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-06
$15,000 has been raised in the Philadelphia area for Martinique and Charles Emory Smith wants to know what should be done with the money.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-19
Mrs. John Markum would like to speak to President Roosevelt on Native American affairs. Mrs. Markum is a person of good sense and what she says should be believed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-19
Charges for porters during President Roosevelt’s trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Quantico, Virginia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-04
Thomas L. Hicks is pleased that Clayton McMichael will succeed him as postmaster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed his time as postmaster and thanks his many coworkers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-22
Henry K. Boyer, superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint, may resign. A change in superintendent is often frowned upon as it requires a suspension of business to count the money and inspect machinery. Due to the growing importance of mints it has been suggested that the selection of superintendents become national and not tied to any location.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-16
Horace White provides advice on how to deal with the Republican political machine of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which White describes as “the plague spot of the universe” and compares to New York’s Tammany Hall. He suggests that Roosevelt discuss the issue with trustworthy residents of Philadelphia, such as reformer Herbert Welsh.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-27
Richard Harding Davis would like to have President Roosevelt over for dinner or lunch if he comes to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Army-Navy game. He admires Roosevelt’s stance against nepotism in the armed forces and hopes to discuss many things.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-17