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Although he does not know anything about Hertz, President Roosevelt will “take the matter up.” However, he tells Jacob A. Riis that he does not mind officials being active in politics, as long as they do not cause public scandal or neglect their station.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-08
President Roosevelt regrets that he is unable to attend the Pennsylvania Society dinner honoring Senator Philander C. Knox. Roosevelt has spent much time with Knox over the past three years, and believes Knox will help accomplish constructive legislation in the national legislature as a senator.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-23
President Roosevelt asks Charles J. Bonaparte to support an honorary degree for Senator Lodge. No one has done more for “decent Government” then Lodge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-30
Major Brodie congratulates President Roosevelt on his accomplishments in office, and wishes him luck on his trip and future endeavors. Brodie is getting older and fears that they will not meet in person again, and wants to share how much he admires Roosevelt. Brodie was proud to serve alongside Roosevelt as a Rough Rider, to serve as governor of Arizona Territory under Roosevelt’s administration, and to finish his career in an honorable army position. Brodie will be loyal to Roosevelt until “what is mortal of [him] shall be laid away in the churchyard.”
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1909-02-08
J. R. Breanan informs President Roosevelt about the immoral behavior of John S. Leech, who served as Public Printer in the Philippines. He hired George A. Tracy as foreman in Manila, and then seduced Tracy’s wife, Elizabeth A. W. Tracy. Tracy divorced his wife, who now lives in Washington, D.C., and was recently the victim of a jewelry theft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-17
Ernest P. Holcombe sends G. W. Woodruff a memorandum of incidents on a trip he recently took with Judge Albert B. Fall. Holcombe believes New Mexico Governor George Curry will possibly be embarrassed by the conduct of those around him, and Fall will soon accompany Curry on a meeting with President Roosevelt. A handwritten note to Woodruff assures him that Holcombe is a reliable witness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-24
Two reports providing biographical and background information on El Paso Collector of Customs Pat F. Garrett and Tom Powers, a local saloon owner and former mayor of Colorado City, Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-19
Secretary of War Taft interviews Captain George Reynolds Shanton about James M. Maguire, who has displayed poor conduct in the Canal Zone. Shanton also discusses the political situation in Panama, where it is likely that the election will be corrupt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-09