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President Roosevelt asks Secretary of State John Hay to ensure the enclosed $200 is delivered to Mrs. Sarah Viljoen Snyman. He is concerned she is in dire poverty after hearing of her living condition from Commandant Wilhelm Snyman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-29
President Roosevelt will see Wilhelm Snyman as soon as he arrives in Washington, D.C. Snyman should bring the check and Roosevelt will see that it is forwarded at once to Mrs. Sarah Viljoen Snyman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-21
George B. Cortelyou informs Wilhelm Snyman that as soon as President Roosevelt hears from Snyman’s representative, he will forward the money for Mrs. Sarah Viljoen Snyman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
George B. Cortelyou would like Charles D. Pierce to inform him of the best way to send two hundred dollars to Sarah Viljoen Snyman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Commandant Wilhelm Snyman was shown the State Department files regarding the $200 payment to his wife, Sarah Viljoen Snyman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
Secretary of State Hay has received President Roosevelt’s letter and two hundred dollars for Sarah Viljoen Snyman of Thomas River Station. The Vice Consul General at Cape Town has been given instructions to carry out Roosevelt’s wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-30
Secretary of State Hay recommends that Vice President Roosevelt send the money for Sarah Viljoen Snyman through the consular agent in London, William H. Fuller. As an alternative, Hay offers to transmit the money through the State Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-23