Letter from William Loeb to Maurice Francis Egan
William Loeb informs Maurice Francis Egan that he cannot do anything to help Egan’s friend Keats obtain a promotion at this time.
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Creation Date
1906-12-31
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Promotions
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Douglas Robinson
President Roosevelt celebrates Douglas Robinson’s recent appointment and praises him as the one financier in the family.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-27
Letter from Lloyd Carpenter Griscom to Theodore Roosevelt
Lloyd Carpenter Griscom reminds President Roosevelt that Roosevelt had written that he hoped to move Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis to another position and appoint Griscom as Assistant Secretary of State. Griscom expresses his sincere gratitude for being considered for the position and hopes that he will be appointed.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-29
Letter from James L. Davenport to Theodore Roosevelt
Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Davenport states his qualifications to support his desire to be promoted to Commissioner. Davenport also urges that the Pension Department’s record system be changed to a card system in order to preserve the older records and to become more efficient in processing claims.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-22
Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Platt writes that Ambassador Herbert G. Squiers does not want to be reassigned to Brazil. He would prefer to stay in Cuba but would consider Turkey or Japan.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grace Stackpole Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear of Archie Roosevelt’s promotion, which he believes should have happened sooner. He asks Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt to let him know if she needs money or anything else.
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Creation Date
1917-12-28
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Avery De Lano Andrews
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews inquiring about the status of police department promotions. Roosevelt would like to meet with Andrews for lunch.
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Creation Date
1897-10-07
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Avery De Lano Andrews
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes that he would be happy to serve on a Board with Avery De Lano Andrews. Roosevelt also advises Andrews on the controversial process of selecting individuals for promotion.
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Creation Date
1897-05-08
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Avery De Lano Andrews
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about current happenings in the New York City police department. Roosevelt hopes that Andrews will continue to support John McCullagh.
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Creation Date
1897-08-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Avery De Lano Andrews
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about current happenings in the New York City police department. Roosevelt is glad that Peter Conlin has finally left the department.
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Creation Date
1897-08-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Avery De Lano Andrews
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about the possible promotion of Jeremiah Sullivan and recognition for Hammond. Roosevelt is glad that Andrews keeps “stirring up” the Sheehan matter.
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Creation Date
1897-09-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Avery De Lano Andrews
“You did admirably about the inspectors. I hope you can give Jerry Sullivan a lift for sergeant.”
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Creation Date
1897-10-18
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay
President Roosevelt sent Secretary of State Hay ex-senator Henry Gassaway Davis’s puzzling comments on Williams C. Fox. He feels Fox should be promoted if he is “of sufficiently moral character.” If Hay sees Elihu Root in the evening, Roosevelt asks them to review the Costa Rica proposition.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-14
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot
Theodore Roosevelt will write to Major General Frank McCoy and have him look into the case, but he will do so cautiously, as he believes it is illegal for an outsider to get involved in a promotion.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1918-05-24
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elias Cottrell
Theodore Roosevelt regretfully informs Elias Cottrell that he is unable to interfere “as regards to any official position” or promotion.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Peter Twamley
Theodore Roosevelt expresses regret to Peter Twamley that “it is not in [his] power to do anything.” Roosevelt receives numerous requests regarding “promotions, demotions, appointments and removals” that it would be improper for him to act in one case and not others.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-24
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edgar Alexander Mearns
Theodore Roosevelt will send the letter and enclosure to Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. Roosevelt does not understand why Edmund Heller has not published pamphlets on the white rhino or eland.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-07
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to John H. Sheehan
The Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt reports that since leaving the White House, Roosevelt does not speak on behalf of anyone securing an official position or promotion.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-22
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to V. M. Hill
Since he left the White House, Theodore Roosevelt has not spoken on behalf of anyone in search of an official position or promotion. It is impossible for him to offer assistance.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Wingate Sewall
Theodore Roosevelt cannot do as the “poor girl” requests. He believes in resisting outside pressure in regards to promotion. Roosevelt wishes he could visit the Sewall family, but it is not possible at present.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-09