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Mr. Low can do what he promised but needs more time. Low has a strong card to play and William Allen White believes he can win.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-15
William Allen White has sent a telegram that he hopes can quickly be given to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
It is expected that Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be appointed to succeed Cyrus Leland as pension agent in Kansas. Senator Burton supported Metcalf and the appointment will be a personal victory for Burton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
Booker T. Washington requests that I. Garland Penn be given an audience with President Roosevelt to discuss the National Negro Religious Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
Archbishop Ireland encloses letters for President Roosevelt and would like to meet with Roosevelt this evening.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-12
Jules Boeufve of the French embassy called regarding the document Maurice Hutin wanted placed before Congress. President Roosevelt responded that nothing had been promised to Hutin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-13
Special Immigrant Inspector Robert Watchorn has investigated “the matter at Buffalo” and the report will be complete soon. The report will show that John R. De Barry has “stirred up all this commotion himself” and Commissioner General Powderly recommends De Barry’s removal from office. The investigation at Ellis Island has shown poor management by Assistant Commissioner Edward F. McSweeney with immigrants being “ill-fed, ill-treated, and robbed.” McSweeney has been protected by the civil service and influential friends. Powderly hopes that President Roosevelt will reserve judgment about McSweeney until the report has been completed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
Murat Halstead needs more information about the Roosevelt family for his “prosaic publisher.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-10
William O’Connell Bradley is trying to have Samuel J. Roberts removed from his collector position and “the situation is becoming very serious.” Two of Mary Burton Berryman Day’s brothers work for Roberts and she is concerned they may lose their jobs if Roberts is removed. Day hopes that Frank Wissman will write a letter to President Roosevelt on behalf of Roberts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-09
The dispatch in the Herald about the Carnegie matter did not come from Nicholas Murray Butler.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-09
De Alva Stanwood Alexander is familiar with many congressmen that approve of President Roosevelt. He believes the press is wrong if they suggest that a break is occurring between Roosevelt and Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-09
Andrew Carnegie appreciated the opportunity to read the enclosed letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-09
Archbishop Ireland requests to meet with President Roosevelt for “a leisurely talk of twenty minutes.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-07
James W. Alexander thanks Douglas Robinson for his help setting up an interview with President Roosevelt. He had a good time and accomplished what he wanted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-06
The attached should be held for President Roosevelt’s attention when the Maryland appointments are discussed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
Secretary of State Hay encloses a letter from Pierre de Coubertin regarding the Olympic Games in Chicago, Illinois.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
William Miller Jenkins was unexpectedly dismissed as governor of Oklahoma Territory. Jenkins was surprised at the rapidity of his removal and is unaware when the change will take place.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
William A. Baillie-Grohman encloses a copy of a letter he sent to President Roosevelt and requests Winthrop Chanler’s help in the matter. He mentions an opportunity to buy “one of the most complete sporting libraries that exists.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-04
Ralph Waldo is confident that Senator Hanna will seek the next Republican presidential nomination. He is concerned that African American office holders will support Hanna as in many hold their position due to a recommendation from Hanna.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-03
St. Clair McKelway returns the letter from Professor Hooper that was sent to him by President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-03