Petitions

Letter from Roger S. Baldwin to Theodore Roosevelt

In response to President Roosevelt’s request, Roger S. Baldwin relays that he will draft a petition for forest rangers to become state game wardens to enforce game laws. Baldwin will send a draft of the petition to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, William A. Richards, and will forward a copy to Roosevelt. Baldwin notes that he is taking technical classes at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-28

Letter from William A. Richards to Theodore Roosevelt

William A. Richards gives a detailed explanation of the reasons the land office is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota. He believes that the recent petitions to have the office moved to Bemidji, Minnesota, are motivated by those who are only interested in the success of the town of Bemidji.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-09

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell opposes asking Colonel Bradley to create a petition on behalf of Dr. DeKay. He suggests President Roosevelt communicate with the Pension Bureau on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-04

Letter from Simon Wolf to Theodore Roosevelt

Simon Wolf thanks President Roosevelt for his actions regarding the Kishinev petition and recognizes the support of John Hay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-18

Telegram from Leo N. Levi to Theodore Roosevelt

Leo N. Levi suggests releasing to the press the United States’ petition to the Russian government concerning persecution of Russian Jews.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-17

Telegram from Francis B. Loomis to Theodore Roosevelt

While the Russian Ambassador Arturo Cassini did not officially say that the Russian government would not accept the United States’ petition concerning persecution of Russian Jews, the statement given to papers indicating that it was rejected is official.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-14

Letter from Simon Wolf to Theodore Roosevelt

Simon Wolf is part of a movement to send a petition to Emperor Nicholas II and Russia regarding discrimination against Jews. Wolf is willing to stop the petition if it would damage the Roosevelt administration or the country’s interests. He believes Russia is actively working to prevent the petition, including attempts to sway public opinion by bribing journalists. Wolf warns that Russia is masquerading as a friend but is aiming to “absorb China and the Eastern trade.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-03

Letter from Leo N. Levi to Theodore Roosevelt

Leo N. Levi suggests delaying the petition to Emperor Nicholas II regarding the condition of Russian Jews after the recent Kishinev Massacre. A delay will allow signatures to be collected and separate the petition from the recent issues in Manchuria. Levi is willing to discuss the petition with President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-03

Telegram from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb

A petition signed by leading men in the principal cities will not reach the president by July 10 but the petition signed by executive committee will.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-02

Letter from William H. Taft to Leandro Locsin y Rama

Governor General of the Philippines Taft forwards a petition from residents of Negros Occidental requesting the expulsion of Catholic friar Melchior Ardanas. He requests that Governor Locsin y Rama explain to the petitioners that the civil government does not have the power to expel religious ministers and that the petition should be addressed to the Apostolic Delegate in the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-19

Letter from D. O. Haynes to George B. Cortelyou

D. O. Haynes requests information regarding an upcoming meeting with President Roosevelt regarding the Tariff Commission. Haynes has been obtaining petition signatures regarding the tariff issue, and he wants to know if he should contact some people on a list immediately or wait until after his meeting with Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-10

Telegram from William Hoster to William F. King

The committee that will be petitioning the governor to end the coal strike will be meeting at the home of Andrew H. Green. William Hoster requests that William F. King be in attendance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-05

Petition from William Randolph Hearst to Philander C. Knox.

William Randolph Hearst calls for the initiation of anti-monopoly proceedings against several companies involved in the anthracite coal industry.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-04

Letter from William Randolph Hearst to Theodore Roosevelt

William Randolph Hearst sends a copy of a petition that was submitted to Attorney General Philander C. Knox calling for the institution of anti-monopoly proceedings against several companies. Hearst believes he can prove that an illegal combination controls the nation’s anthracite coal supply.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-04

Letter from Herbert G. Squiers to John Hay

Minister to Cuba Squiers encloses a petition for President Roosevelt from the Cuban Planters Association.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-25

Letter from Charles F. Dole to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles F. Dole encloses a petition against the proposed increase of naval expenditures.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-22

Letter from William R. Stewart to Theodore Roosevelt

William R. Stewart has withdrawn his name from a petition urging President Roosevelt to allow Emilio Aguinaldo entrance to the United States. Stewart explains that he signed the petition on the request of a common friend, Josephine Shaw Lowell, but has since changed his mind.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-31

Letter from Henry Codman Potter to Theodore Roosevelt

Bishop Potter denies signing a position that supports allowing Emilio Aguinaldo to travel to the United States and speak on behalf of Filipinos.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-31

Letter from Charles B. Spahr to Theodore Roosevelt

A petition left at The Outlook offices by Mrs. Charles Russell Lowell was forwarded to President Roosevelt. Lyman Abbott’s reply is also being forwarded.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-13

Letter from Thomas F. Leahy to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Thomas F. Leahy asks Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to give a subjoined petition to President Roosevelt. Leahy has written campaign songs for Roosevelt in the past and encloses a thank you note he received from him as proof.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-26