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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of Elmer W. Deck’s letter. Roosevelt will be unable to assist Deck in his search for a secretary position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt promises that John W. McGrath will keep Frances Kellor’s letters confidential. McGrath has Roosevelt’s trust and holds a similar position to his former secretary, William Loeb. However, Kellor can send her letters care of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt if that makes her feel more comfortable. Roosevelt is looking forward to seeing Kellor and Mr. Bernheimer. He has suggested that Justine Bayard Ward and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt write to him regarding the work of the Bundle Day Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-04-02
President-Elect Taft thinks he might have told Timothy L. Woodruff too much in regards to his plan to keep William Loeb as his secretary for a short time after his inauguration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-22
C. P. Connolly expresses his desire to be employed as President Roosevelt’s private secretary and asks William Allen White for his opinion. Connolly states his qualifications as a stenographer, court reporter, general secretary, and lawyer, and details his extensive professional experience and previous employment in New York and Montana. He knows men of prominence and is confident he can get letters of recommendation from them. Hoping there is a chance that Roosevelt will consider his application, Connolly is grateful for any assistance that White can offer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-08
Volney W. Foster recommends Austin A. Burnham, current Secretary of the National Business League of Chicago, as a private secretary of great ability.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-23