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A. L. Drummond introduces George B. Cortelyou to Atherton Brownell, who has information about anarchy. Drummond advised Brownell to go to Washington, D.C., to tell his story.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-22
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Seth Low that President William McKinley forbids him from taking a stand either way in the New York City political contest. However, McKinley’s secretary, John Addison Porter, and Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long both support Low. Roosevelt wishes he could do more for Low beyond what he has done “on the quiet.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-10-15
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt advises Meredith Nicholson to gather as many people as he can to express their protests to President William McKinley. Roosevelt believes sending a letter to McKinley’s secretary, John Addison Porter, via a congressman or senator, would be most effective.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-21
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has consulted with Colonel Theo. A. Bingham and John Addison Porter, secretary to President McKinley. It is agreed that Secretary of the Navy Long should issue a directive that all officers of the navy attending an official function at the White House should be in full dress.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898-01-22