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Joseph G. Darlington tells President Roosevelt that the Union League of Philadelphia has organized a meeting in Roosevelt’s honor and had asked Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Elihu Root to speak. Darlington explains that at the last minute Root had to pull out and asks if Roosevelt would help him to secure Secretary of State John Hay as a speaker.
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1904-10-06
President Roosevelt believes that General Miles Nelson Appleton should be relieved of his position, but Roosevelt is concerned that this action could complicate the passing of the Army bill.
1902-03-22
President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Elihu Root agree that Oswald Garrison Villard’s article has benefited the army and also made them “feel humble and ashamed.” Roosevelt discusses political pressure in the army.
1902-03-31
Responding to Oswald Garrison Villard’s letter concerning the promotion of General Leonard Wood, President Roosevelt explains how he and Secretary of War Elihu Root make decisions about promoting men in the Army, arguing that promotions should not be based on seniority alone. To illustrate his point, Roosevelt discusses his plans for the two vacant brigadier general positions.
1903-07-17
Governor Roosevelt discusses nominations for political office in New York. He states that “the jig was up” when Elihu Root declined to stand and Benjamin B. Odell announced that he would accept if nominated. Roosevelt believes that they must “pull Odell through for fear of compromising the whole ticket.” He discusses his reasons for offering the vacant judgeship to Charles C. Beaman.
1900-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss his anger over the attitude of Congress toward Bishop, but notes that President William H. Taft and Senator Elihu Root have agreed to look out for Bishop.
1909-03-10
Joseph Bucklin Bishop asserts that if he had had a “free hand,” he would have written somewhat differently about Elihu Root’s speech. Nicholas Murray Butler has just been in and shown him what a true friend he has in the President. Bishop expresses sincere gratitude for what Roosevelt has done for him.
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1904-02-04
Arthur von Briesen outlines the steps he has taken to prepare for Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential campaign: steps toward the purchase of a German newspaper, Staats Zeitung; the establishment of a committee to select persons of German descent from the northeast to meet at a conference with those of German descent from western states; and the establishment of a committee to begin work on the actual presidential campaign.
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1904-02-04
Nicholas Murray Butler discusses the politics behind newspaperman Joseph Bucklin Bishop joining the New York Tribune.
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1904-02-05
George C. Pardee apologizes for attempting to interfere with the court martial of Hector A. Robichon. From what he has learned from President Roosevelt, Secretary of War Elihu Root, and court developments, Pardee is satisfied with Roosevelt’s position on the case.
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1904-01-31
General Wood comments on the testimonies of military men before the Senate Committee on Military Affairs which is investigating Wood’s conduct when he was Military Governor of Cuba.
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1904-01-22
General Young expresses appreciation as he retires as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.
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1904-01-11
Acting Secretary of State Loomis writes that information concerning the Cuban tariff and proposed Cuban duty on boots and shoes has been conveyed to General Tasker H. Bliss. The State Department’s letter to the Secretary of War, Elihu Root, is enclosed.
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1904-01-07
General Wood addresses the controversy over his having accepted a gift from the Jai Alai Company while he was serving as Military Governor of Cuba. He also discusses the financial accountability of Cuba when he was Military Governor.
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1904-01-06
Senator Beveridge encloses a letter he wrote to Elihu Root. Beveridge will arrive in Washington, D.C., on Sunday and will be available to meet with President Roosevelt.
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1903-12-31
New York Mayor Seth Low mentions to President Roosevelt that he had received the Harbor Line Board report from Secretary of War Elihu Root, who also forwarded an endorsement from General George Lewis Gillespie. Low read in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle that night an outline of his letter to Roosevelt on the matter, so if Roosevelt plans to address it, he would like to submit comments. He refrains from writing about it officially so as not to spark controversy between the city and national government. He asks that Roosevelt’s secretary telegraph him at home, as today is his last day in office. He notes that he and Mrs. Low are going abroad but hope to return in time to re-elect Roosevelt to the Presidency.
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1903-12-31
Joseph Bucklin Bishop has received General Wood’s statement on the Runcie article. He would like Secretary Root’s permission to publish this material.
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1903-12-24
Elihu Root approves orders for Chaplain Francis B. Doherty to be temporarily reassigned to Cebu, Philippines, per Bishop Thomas Augustine Hendrick’s request.
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1903-12-29
Lawrence F. Abbott extends his thanks to President Roosevelt for sending the information that he requested concerning General Leonard Wood.
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1903-12-23
Wendell W. Mischler encloses a telegram sent by Lawrence F. Abbott to Secretary of War Elihu Root. Root asks that the message be brought to Roosevelt’s attention.
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1903-12-23