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Scrapbook of materials related to Theodore Roosevelt’s life between 1876 and 1881, including his time at Harvard University and the 1881 New York state election, specifically focused on the New York State Assembly.
1876-1881
President Roosevelt told Newton M. Shaffer that he must have his charges against George S. Terry in definite form for him to pay attention to them. Roosevelt agrees with Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island that unless substantial facts appear against Terry within the week, he should be confirmed as assistant treasurer of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-10
President Roosevelt returns George S. Terry’s letter to Leonard Eckstein Opdycke. Roosevelt is having the matter investigated and asks Opdycke to write to Dr. Newton M. Shaffer to about the serious charges against Terry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-28
President Roosevelt thanks Governor Hughes for the kind letter. The action he has taken regarding Roosevelt’s old friend, Dr. Newton M. Shaffer, exceeded Roosevelt’s hopes and expectations. Now Roosevelt would like Hughes to give his personal attention to John Lawrence Sullivan, who is advocating for a pardon on behalf of Edward Wise. Whatever conclusion Hughes reaches will be satisfactory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-07
President Roosevelt introduces Governor Hughes to Dr. Newton M. Shaffer, who was a good friend of his father’s.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-11
President Roosevelt does not support Henry Mottet’s plan of a memorial at the Church of the Holy Communion to Roosevelt’s uncle, James King Gracie, and supporting the orthopedic doctor. Rather, Roosevelt tells Douglas Robinson he would like to give some inheritance money to Margaret Gracie Higginson Fiske. The president is glad he was able to see Robinson and his wife, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-15