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Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Charles F. Kincheloe for the letter and agrees that the bulk of the politicians are against them but that they have the people’s support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-28
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with C. S. Thompson about Representative James Hay and the others he mentioned. Roosevelt has strong personal feelings against Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner, but he will back him publicly in this matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-20
President Roosevelt informs Colonel Biddle of his strong support for enlisted army and navy men who have been refused admittance to public places of amusement in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt asks for a public declaration that no public place will be granted a license, unless it is understood all enlisted men are admitted, with or without uniform. Roosevelt asks Biddle for a report on Chase’s Theater and the Rendell Company, who are particularly cited with discriminatory behaviors toward enlisted men.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-01
With regards to an enclosed letter from Warrington Dawson, William Loeb assures Theodore Roosevelt that he does not answer any questions regarding Roosevelt’s policies or opinions, and will communicate as much to Dawson. He will additionally inform Dawson that Roosevelt’s attitude on African Americans, the Brownsville Affair, and the case of William Demos Crum are covered in the published volume of Roosevelt’s speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-02
Edmond H. Madison believes that Representative Thomas W. Hardwick, chairman of the special committee investigating the sugar trust, is more concerned with injuring Roosevelt’s reputation than in conducting his investigation. A recent interview of George H. Earle saw many attacks on Roosevelt which were subsequently reprinted in newspapers. Madison now worries that an upcoming interview with Milton Dwight Purdy may have the same aim, and asks Roosevelt for any information he should be aware or forewarned of for the upcoming hearing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-07
Melville B. Mahurin would like to get Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on five subjects, and hopes to publish them together as a book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-23
Frank B. Kellogg of the Republican National Committee sends President Roosevelt a copy of his letter to Treasurer of the Republican National Committee George Rumsey Sheldon. Kellogg has raised the issue of contributions from trusts with Sheldon, as have William H. Taft and and William Loeb, but Sheldon continues his behavior. If John D. Archbold spoke out about the solicitation, it would cause problems for the campaign. Kellogg has already told this to the Executive Committee, and now writes to Roosevelt with all the facts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-23
William E. Chandler informs President Roosevelt that he has written a letter thanking and congratulating Mr. Saffon “without jeers or remarks.” He believes that “it costs nothing to be nice and it is effective sometimes.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-11
A group of men, scoffers, labeled “Tillman, Elkins, Penrose, Crane, Lodge, Depew, Gallinger, Aldrich, [and] Sherman” watch four men labeled “Cummins, Dolliver, Gore, [and] La Follette” construct an ark labeled “Principle.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1909-07-28