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Charles Henry Dietrich was touring the Philippines and did not hear of President McKinley’s death until September 19. Dietrich expresses his sympathy and congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency.
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1901-09-27
Moreton Frewen hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-27
Francis Bowler Keene admires President Roosevelt and has followed his career. The country and Harvard are proud of Roosevelt.
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1901-09-27
Samuel Frederick Nixon hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-27
Secretary of War Root is suffering from ill health and his doctor has recommended that Root go on a trip. He inquires about the feasibility of such a trip. Root had been concerned that the country would be “hysterical” after the assassination of William McKinley. However, the people have been steady and showed their loyalty and love towards the country and President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-27
William Rumsey is thankful that President Roosevelt was there to succeed William McKinley. Roosevelt displayed his “high qualities” as governor of New York and Rumsey has perfect confidence in Roosevelt’s abilities.
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1901-09-27
Major Beck thanks President Roosevelt for responding to his letters. Americans in the Philippines have confidence in President Roosevelt and his administration. Beck summarizes his recent service in the Philippines.
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1901-09-28
Edward Austin Bond expresses his sympathy at President McKinley’s assassination. He pledges his support and hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-28
Karl Bünz thanks President Roosevelt for the kind note and hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-28
Ambassador Choate pledges to support the Roosevelt administration. Sympathy for Roosevelt and the United States is strong in Great Britain. Roosevelt’s actions since succeeding to the presidency have convinced the British government and people that relations between the United States and Britain will remain stable. During an audience with King Edward VII, the king asked many questions about Roosevelt and showed a familiarity with Roosevelt’s “outer life.” Edward VII requested that Choate send his kindest regards to Roosevelt and requested photographs of Roosevelt and William McKinley.
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1901-09-28
Representative Sperry understands that President Roosevelt assumed the presidency under difficult circumstances and pledges his loyalty and support.
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1901-09-21
Thomas F. Walsh congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency.
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1901-09-21
Franklin Bartlett, former congressman from New York, expresses his confidence in President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-22
L. R. Bowditch has been thinking of President Roosevelt during these difficult days and hopes that the country’s confidence in Roosevelt is a comfort.
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1901-09-22
Henry A. Brown expresses his grief at President McKinley’s assassination. Brown feels it inappropriate to extend congratulations after such a tragedy but is thankful that President Roosevelt is the individual who is assuming the responsibilities of the presidency.
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1901-09-22
Henry St. George Tucker was friends with William McKinley and is pleased that the presidency has fallen into the capable hands of President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-22
William H. Hotchkiss congratulates President Roosevelt on the beginning of his administration and encloses a copy of the Illustrated Express.
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1901-09-22
James Edward Kelly thanks President Roosevelt for the saddle. He has been thinking of Roosevelt during these difficult days.
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1901-09-22
Brander Matthews has confidence in President Roosevelt and the American public will support him.
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1901-09-22
Baron North congratulates President Roosevelt on the beginning of his administration.
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1901-09-22