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William George Schmittberger of the New York Life Insurance company would like President Roosevelt to invest in the 4% Gold Bond and requests that George B. Cortelyou bring the matter to Roosevelt’s attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-06
John J. O’Brien, an expert in jiu-jitsu that has trained President Roosevelt, was assaulted by Michael T. Bodkins and Rudolph W. Bower in Boston, Massachusetts. O’Brien successfully defended himself against the two assailants who were subsequently arrested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03
William Allen White asks George B. Cortelyou to hold the enclosed letter until President Roosevelt returns from visiting his ailing son Ted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-10
John Edward Addicks reports on the Republican situation in Delaware. L. Heisler Ball had the support of the Union Republicans and was elected with the understanding that Addicks would be able to make the federal appointments if Ball were endorsed. Ball has now lost support and Republicans are bolting from the party. Addicks holds President Roosevelt responsible for dividing the Republicans in Delaware.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-05
Newspaper article suggesting that Congress should have simply trusted President Roosevelt to handle the post office investigation. The investigation found inappropriate conduct by several congressmen and, until this information is released, the public is suspicious of all congressmen.
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1904-03-01
Lowell congratulates Mrs. Roosevelt upon news of Ted Roosevelt’s expected recovery from pneumonia. She also expresses appreciation for President Roosevelt and “all he is doing for us.”
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1902-02-13
Kaskel & Kaskel would like to regain President Roosevelt’s patronage and requests that Douglas Robinson arrange a meeting between one of their representatives and the President. Robinson notes that Kaskel & Kaskel make his shirts and are the “best in New York.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-17
It has been reported that President Roosevelt’s annual message to Congress will include a request for more stringent laws against boodling (meaning fraud or graft). The unknown author compliments Roosevelt on his efforts to combat political corruption but believes that greater enforcement is required to fight corruption, not more laws. The author hopes that Roosevelt’s example will inspire citizens to remove corrupt officials from office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-27
Walter Eli Clark encloses a statement summarizing what he wished to convey to President Roosevelt regarding “harmony in the state of Washington.”
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1902-02-03
John J. O’Brien would be pleased to instruct President Roosevelt in the “science of Jiu jitsu.” The full course of instruction is $100 for about eight weeks.
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1902-02-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Sims suggesting that a letter be written to Mr. Dickey of Kansas City. The secretary requests Senator Dixon’s opinion on the suggestion and what Roosevelt should write.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-02
At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Mrs. Killgore.
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1912-06-11
E. Mont Reily requests that President Roosevelt view the attached document.
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1902-01-24
E. C. Branson understands why Dr. Butler could not provide a letter of introduction to President Roosevelt. Branson’s committee was able to meet with the President and discuss the South’s reaction to the Booker T. Washington dinner.
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1902-01-25
Otto F. Carmichael requests that a clipping regarding a “stolen child” be brought to the attention of President Roosevelt. The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune and Governor Nash have taken an interest in the case, and Carmichael hopes that Roosevelt can expedite the diplomatic process.
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1902-05-06
Sohnlein & Co. claim that their wine, Sohnlein Rheingold, has been chosen by President Roosevelt for the christening of German Emperor William II’s yacht on February 25, 1902. They request that Charles McK. Leosers’ Sons include the enclosed write-up in their next publication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-28
An article from the San Francisco Chronicle explains why state delegates going to the national convention are asked to “use all honorable means to secure the renomination of President Roosevelt.” The recommendation isn’t because of oppositions to Roosevelt’s bid for the presidency but this is the usual procedure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-15
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary requests Senator Dixon’s opinion on the suggestion that Roosevelt write personal letters eliciting the support of officers of the Railroad Trainmen’s Union. He also encloses a letter from E. Mont Reily regarding the situation in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-01
Attorney General Knox compares pardon cases between President Roosevelt’s first 4 months in office and President McKinley’s last 4 months in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-18
At the Florida State Republican Convention Mr. Coombs was elected national committeeman, Henry S. Chubb was elected chairman of the state party, and President Roosevelt was endorsed. Delegates to the national convention and congressional nominees were selected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-23