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Description of the Clyde, New York, memorial service held for William McKinley, including the text of the speeches delivered by Judge Charles Terry Saxton and Reverend John E. Rhodes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
Acting Secretary of War Sanger reports that William F. Meek’s application for an army commission was rejected. After recommendations from Senator Platt and Senator Depew, Secretary of War Root agreed to take these into consideration in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
Henry Cabot Lodge write to Theodore Roosevelt about his continued concern for Roosevelt’s well-being after William McKinley’s assassination. Theories about what drove Leon Czolgosz to kill McKinley are being discussed in the media. Lodge also discusses the press coverage of who would remain in the cabinet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-19
Seth Low writes to encourage President Roosevelt in the wake of William McKinley’s death. Low hopes Roosevelt will keep the current Cabinet, especially Secretary of State Hay, Secretary of the Treasury Gage, Secretary of the Navy Long, Secretary of War Root, and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. Low praises Roosevelt’s service as Governor of New York and wishes him the same success as President. Low reminds Roosevelt that he is likely to be judged more by those he appoints than by what actions he takes and that good appointments result in good government and good administration. Low expresses his pleasure that people are now saying that McKinley will be remembered as one of the nation’s great presidents.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
Secretary of War Elihu Root orders that an officer be sent to confer with First Lady Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, to arrange to accompany her to Washington, D.C. A special train is available for her travel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Secretary of War Elihu Root orders that an officer be sent to confer with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, to arrange to accompany her to Washington, D.C. A special train is available for her travel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
Senator Lodge expresses his concern for President Roosevelt’s well being and his confidence in Roosevelt’s abilities in the “greatest office man can now hold on Earth” in the wake of William McKinley’s assassination. Lodge regrets his absence from the nation at such a time, but knows that Roosevelt is surrounded by experienced men who will advise him and approves of Roosevelt’s request that the current Cabinet stay on. Lodge discusses his opinion that John Hay will not remain in public office despite having all the qualities a Secretary of State should have and Elihu Root’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of State. Lodge also assures Roosevelt that he will help him in the Senate if he can and that Roosevelt should call on him whenever he needs assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
Henry Fairfield Osborn just returned from Colorado where he heard the news of the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He was impressed by the “wanton destruction of deer” at the reserve and would like to discuss their protection with Vice President Roosevelt. The museum would like to accept the puma if Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will consent. Osborn regrets he cannot accept the invitation to Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10
Vice President Roosevelt’s letter supporting the appointment of J. M. Wainwright to the United States Military Academy has been received and will be brought to the attention of Secretary of War Elihu Root upon his return to Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-11
William Allen White is traveling to the East Coast and requests letters of introduction to Secretary of War Root and Mr. Dawes. White has received President Roosevelt’s letter to Attorney General Philander C. Knox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-11
Fred W. Bugbee thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the letter of recommendation. However, the letter arrived too late to put before the examining board. Bugbee lacks math skills and is having trouble on that part of the examination. Senator Joseph Ralph Burton provided him with a letter for Secretary of War Root, and he requests further assistance from Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-28
George Bird Grinnell is interested in publishing a book about Theodore Roosevelt’s mountain lion hunt. Grinnell asks Roosevelt to make arrangements with Scribner’s, if they publish it first. Grinnell gives Roosevelt permission to publish the items that he has written for Boone and Crockett Club books. Grinnell also asks for Roosevelt’s help in recruiting additional articles for the book, as he does not wish to send out a general invitation for submissions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-03-12
Henry D. Purroy describes the Roosevelt Central League, of which he is a founding member, and asks Governor Roosevelt to examine their political statement in the hope that it is in line with Roosevelt’s own thoughts. The Roosevelt League is devoted to sustaining Roosevelt’s administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-03
Senator Lodge tells Governor Roosevelt that Roosevelt overrates Lodge’s actions. If the positions were reversed, Lodge is certain that Roosevelt would do even more for him. He is also sure that when Roosevelt is president one day he will return the favor by helping Lodge. Lodge comments on aspects of New York politics, and addresses a recent change in the War Department to which Roosevelt contributed, with the previous Secretary of War R. A. Alger being replaced by Elihu Root. The situation in Cuba makes Lodge unhappy, and he wishes that President McKinley would replace General Brooke. Additionally, while McKinley may be correct about General Otis, the general impression is that he is a failure. Lodge wishes that General Wood was in charge in Cuba. He also predicts that Frederick Funston will be a good ally in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-10
Leonard Wood writes from Cuba where he is serving as military governor. He believes that there are too many American soldiers in Cuba and that half as many men would be sufficient to train the Cubans, many of whom are eager to enlist and become soldiers. There are almost no difficulties with the people of Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-18
Thomas Collier Platt discusses the many recent requests for army commissions and, on behalf of Mr. Bidwell, invites Roosevelt to make a speech at the Columbia County Fair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-25
Louise Adriana Wood asks Governor Roosevelt if he knows whether her husband, Leonard Wood, may be ordered home from Cuba by the autumn. Pressing business matters need to be attended to, which she would postpone if there were a chance he could be home to take care of them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-03
This article describes President Roosevelt as the “overwhelming choice” of state legislators in South Dakota and Nebraska, as illustrated by the results of a poll.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-02