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L. H. Bailey informs Theodore Roosevelt that Henry T. Thompson will deliver an invitation to Roosevelt inviting him to attend the upcoming National Corn Exposition. Bailey discusses the educational nature of the exposition and hopes Roosevelt can attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-29
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Micah John Jenkins expresses regret about “what happened today,” probably referring to the murder in Columbia, South Carolina, of newspaper editor Narciso Gener Gonzales by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-15
John G. Capers is working to convince local Republicans to accept the Jenkins appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-10
Clarence H. Beard owns the property of the former Barhamville Seminary near Columbia, South Carolina, which hosted President Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, as a pupil. President Roosevelt will be traveling to Columbia and Beard offers to show Roosevelt the grounds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
Senator McLaurin has doubts about the claims that George R. Koester participated in a lynching that took place in South Carolina eight years ago. The person making accusations against Koester is a personal enemy. McLaurin does not wish to become directly involved but is convinced that Koester has been wrongly accused.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-09
George R. Koester provides a written statement about a series of lynchings he observed over eight years ago in Gaston, South Carolina. He asserts that false statements have been made about his role in the lynchings. If requested by President Roosevelt, Koester will resign from office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-03