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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Lawrence F. Abbott on behalf of Algernon Edward Sartoris. Although unsure if Abbott is in need of Sartoris, Roosevelt states in the letter that Sartoris is “a good fellow” and a military man with knowledge of French and English.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-31
President Roosevelt was pleased to be able to appoint Ellen Grant Sartoris’s son, Algernon Edward Sartoris.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-01
President Roosevelt thanks David Gray for his kind words about Kermit Roosevelt’s sportsmanship. He is glad Gray wrote about Algernon Edward Sartoris, as the situation has been troublesome. Roosevelt wanted to appoint him, but the situation was complicated and he has turned it over to Secretary of State Elihu Root. Gray’s agreement on the economic situation pleases Roosevelt, but he knows many are angry over the depression. He stands equally against union labor tyranny and capitalist tyranny, and hopes the newspapermen and reactionaries will not succeed in stoking a sentiment against him. Gray’s fox hunting is of great interest. Roosevelt now has two good hunting horses, replacing Old Bleistein, who has been retired to a buggy. He hopes Gray will visit, though he does not promise excitement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-22
President Roosevelt informs Ulysses S. Grant, son of the former president, that the matter is entirely in the hands of Secretary of State Elihu Root. He regrets the occurrence, but assures Grant that given Root’s connection to the Grant family, he would be the least likely to cause them harm.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-04
President Roosevelt assures Frank H. Jones, son-in-law of former President Ulysses S. Grant, the matter is in the hands of Secretary of State Elihu Root, who will “do no conscious injustice to” Captain Algernon Edward Sartoris given Root’s connection to the Grant family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-11
President Roosevelt apologizes to Ellen Grant Sartoris that he has withdrawn a previously offered position within the Department of State given to her son, Algernon Edward Sartoris. Secretary of State Elihu Root, who had not been involved in the initial decision to offer Sartoris the position, strongly protested the move, and Roosevelt has deferred to Root’s authority over the department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-22
President Roosevelt apologizes to Germaine Cecile Nouflard Sartoris that he must rescind a previously offered position with the Department of State given to her husband Algernon Edward Sartoris. Secretary of State Elihu Root, who had previously worked with Sartoris while Secretary of War, did not believe Sartoris was right for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-19
President Roosevelt informs Ellen Grant Sartoris he would like to appoint her son, Algernon Edward Sartoris, but there are one or two other men he is anxious to place as well. Given Algernon’s “unwise publication” last year, Roosevelt is still trying to figure out if he can get Algernon’s name through the Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-05
President Roosevelt promises Ellen Grant Sartoris that, when possible, he will appoint her son, Captain Algernon Edward Sartoris to the diplomatic service. He is sorry she is unwell and hopes she will recover soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-09
President Roosevelt believes the appointment for Ellen Grant Sartoris’s son can be fixed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-06