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Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou updates President Roosevelt on the status of an investigation of the U.S. Printing Office wherein William A Miller was dismissed because of pressure from a labor union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-16
Though President Roosevelt has been accused of withholding Grover Cleveland’s name as chairman of the Coal Strike Arbitration Board, that is a libelous accusation not supported by the facts. In fact, Roosevelt greatly desired Cleveland’s involvement, for he believed that the cooperation of the current President and an ex-President would have a weighty impact on the citizenry, especially since the two leaders would be “separated in political faith but united in one effort for the common welfare.”
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1903-06-24
Assistant Secretary of War Sanger would like to leave his position as soon as possible due to his wife’s poor health. Sanger hopes his successor can begin soon because Secretary of War Root will be leaving for several months to participate in the Alaskan Boundary Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-08
George Malby writes to William Loeb about the appointment of Mr. Sackett as Consul at Ottawa.
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1903-07-06
Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt about a variety of subjects, appointments, issues within the Republican Party. Lodge encloses a letter from Lucius Tuttle, President of the Boston and Maine Railroad, expressing concern about the appointment of someone new by Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw to handle transportation matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-27
Henry Cabot Lodge praises President Roosevelt’s selection of Charles Bonaparte as Special Prosecutor for the Post Office Investigation. Lodge states that the Boston Herald has published some highly negative letters about Roosevelt written by Senator Aldrich. Lodge asks that Roosevelt give him a written order so there would be no issue that he act as a U.S. government representative in the arbitration over the border dispute between Alaska and Canada, which results in the Hay-Herbert Treaty. Some correspondence of Lodge’s with Shaw are enclosed, and Lodge discusses his concerns with Shaw’s proposed organizational changes in the Customs Service’s transportation division.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-01
Avery De Lano Andrews feels that he has been unfairly ostracized by several powerful men in the political and financial world, including Secretary of War Elihu Root, due to his involvement with the examination of the State Trust Company. Andrews outlines the facts of the case for President Roosevelt in the hope that Roosevelt can help lessen the hostility towards him.
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1903-06-12
Henry Cabot Lodge informs President Roosevelt that he has received a letter from Senator White about a delay of the sittings for the commission in London because Lord Alverstone might go shooting. Lodge wrote to try to convince him otherwise. Senator Herbert spoke with Mrs. Nannie Lodge about a possible delay in the Tribunal meeting, which will conflict with other scheduled work. Lodge thinks the friends of the administration should be on hand in force for the “Cuban business,” but feels that he and Root should act on the commission. Lodge wonders whether the delay of the Tribunal is to force “us to resign” and get others who are more amenable. Lodge encourages Roosevelt to write himself to Lord Lansdowne to set things straight.
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1903-06-23
Governor Taft provides an update on recent events in the Philippines; including a trip to Benguet, a difficult drought, and census results. He congratulates President Roosevelt on his work as President and expects the American people to support and reelect him.
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1903-06-05
Senator Lodge acknowledges President Roosevelt’s decision not to come to Boston, however, he urges him to host a special reception for the local supporters when they come to Washington, as to recognize and respect their support.
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1903-06-08
Governor Taft addresses several topics; including a draft law for the administration of the Moro region, the purchase of friar lands in the Philippines from the Catholic Church, and Taft’s potential future as Secretary of War and presidential nominee.
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1903-04-27
Governor Taft has received President Roosevelt’s request that he take Secretary Root’s place as Secretary of War. Taft would like to stay in the Philippines a while longer to fulfill his responsibilities and is concerned about his financial situation if he were to live in Washington, D.C. He requests a month to six weeks to make a definite decision.
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1903-04-03
Senator Lodge expresses his satisfaction with President Roosevelt’s speeches, particularly related to the tariff. He also found Secretary Root’s speech in Boston admirable. Alice Roosevelt’s visit to Puerto Rico appears to have been a success.
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1903-04-08
Senator Lodge returns the correspondence between Secretary of War Elihu Root and Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild.
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1903-02-28
Wendell W. Mischler returns Loeb’s letter of the previous day with an enclosure from Senator Turner.
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1903-03-05
Newspaper article on the Senate’s “Antis” reacting to Secretary Root and the Philippines being brought up on the Senate floor.
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1903-01-29
Charles M. Harvey believes that President Roosevelt will win the 1904 Republican nomination but questions Roosevelt’s southern policy regarding African Americans. Harvey thinks that the tendency for African Americans to identify with one party is a mistake and damages their political clout. Harvey also defends Reed Smoot against charges of polygamy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-08
At the request of Secretary of War Elihu Root, Merritt O. Chance sends information regarding the appointments and promotions of “colored men” to positions in the Armed Forces and the War Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-10
Senator Hoar intends to speak out against the internment of Filipino leader Apolinario Mabini as President Roosevelt, Governor General of the Philippines William H. Taft, and Secretary of War Elihu Root have decided his confinement away from the Philippines will continue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-15
Cortelyou has informed Representative Richardson that President Roosevelt can see him tomorrow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-05