Sherley, Joseph S. (Joseph Swagar), 1871-1941

Theodore Roosevelt responds to Joseph Bucklin Bishop saying President William H. Taft and George W. Wickersham forced Roosevelt’s hand when they allowed J. M. Dickinson to attack him over the Tennessee Coal and Iron deal. Roosevelt also discusses his possible presidential candidate nomination, stating that although he hopes it will not come to it, he will not ignore his duty if the people choose him as their candidate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Former New York Representative Parsons asks Theodore Roosevelt if it would be possible for him to schedule a meeting with W. R. Waters of Louisville, Kentucky. Waters hopes to invite Roosevelt to a charity fundraising event held by the Masons of Louisville. Parsons was introduced to Waters by Representative Joseph S. Sherley of Kentucky, and is sure Roosevelt will be pleased to meet him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-06

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

John E. Wilkie reports on the recent debates in the House Committee on Appropriations surrounding the Secret Service’s payment and involvement in land fraud cases. Wilkie outlines and refutes the claims made by some committee members, including Representatives John A. Tawney, Joseph S. Sherley, and William I. Smith. He concludes with the observation that the committee members “alone were responsible” for the state of Congress and that “no executive officer” is to blame.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-08

Creator(s)

Wilkie, John E. (John Elbert), 1860-1934