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The front cover of this issue features a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry L. Stimson in which Roosevelt introduces and endorses the reporter Oscar K. Davis. A photograph of George W. Perkins, a leader in the Progressive Party campaign of 1912, appears on the back cover.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1925
Mabel Wellington White Stimson had been away and has recently learned more details of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident. She sends her sympathies to everyone and offers her assistance if there is anything she can do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
Miller Freeman notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a delegation of “Southern Pacific Attorneys” left to attend a hearing in Washington, D.C. to protest against Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War, letting Lake Washington canal lock a contract. Freeman says there are no legal questions involved and left to Stimson on sound judgement. Freeman states if Roosevelt attended the hearing, he would see that the corporation is trying to block the pacific coast from the benefits of the Panama Canal, and Freeman asks Roosevelt for his help in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-17
Miller Freeman writes to Theodore Roosevelt to ask for Roosevelt’s assistance in convincing the federal government to accept a proposal in Seattle to construct a canal in Lake Washington thereby expanding the city’s water front. Freeman adds the federal government has been less receptive to their proposals and big interests have interfered in the past and that he hopes Roosevelt is able to speak on their behalf as they have been trying to construct the canal for many years.
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1911-06-07
Miller Freeman notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a delegation of “Southern Pacific Attorneys” left to attend a hearing in Washington, D.C. to protest against Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War, letting Lake Washington canal lock a contract. Freeman says there are no legal questions involved and left to Stimson on sound judgement. Freeman states if Roosevelt attended the hearing, he would see that the corporation is trying to block the pacific coast from the benefits of the Panama Canal, and Freeman asks Roosevelt for his help in the matter.
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1911-06-17
John M. Leach asks Theodore Roosevelt to confirm that if William H. Taft is nominated, he will lose the presidency to the democrats. Leach does not understand why Taft would not step aside, and urges Roosevelt to take up the leadership of the Republican party and run for president.
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1911-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes to the men who have volunteered for service in the firing lines during World War I to discuss his disappointment at being unable to join them, after President Wilson said Roosevelt could not reform the Rough Riders. Each man who was to be involved in the regiment can now join the military another way or serve his country in civil life. The funds that have been used for the regiment will be withdrawn and applied to another purpose. All four divisions would have sailed by September 1. Roosevelt challenges Wilson’s belief that the regiment would have only had a political impact and not contributed to the success of the war.
1917-05-20
President Roosevelt requests Secretary Root send back his letter related to the recalling of Minister Bellamy Storer. Roosevelt thinks that they should support Thomas I. Chatfield for a judge position in Brooklyn largely based on support from members of his cabinet and congress. The president tells Root that he will appoint Chatfield unless the secretary feels “there are very strong reasons to the contrary.”
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1906-12-08
Carter H. Fitz-Hugh asks Theodore Roosevelt if Joseph T. Schlacks can send Roosevelt a brief outline of their company’s method of disposing equipment after the Panama Canal is complete.
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1911-10-09
Joel A. Hayes writes to Theodore Roosevelt about development projects along the waterfront in Oakland, California. Hayes is concerned that Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson, is allowing the railroads to modify the harbor line by constructing a sea wall and drudging the bay, which would permanently alter the waterfront.
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1911-09-26
Franklin MacVeagh encloses a letter of introduction to Secretary Henry L. Stimson for Carter H. Fitz-Hugh. He asks Fitz-Hugh to tell him if there’s anything more he can do.
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1911-09-16
Attorney General Bonaparte informs President Roosevelt about a variety of telegrams he has received pertaining to current issues, such as the trial in Idaho concerning Senator William Edgar Borah, the work of Special Assistant U.S. District Attorney Grace Humiston (Mrs. Quackenbos), and a revised constitution for the Territory of Oklahoma.
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1907-09-10
Acting United States Attorney Wise encloses a letter from William M. Hoes received during United States Attorney Henry L. Stimson’s absence requesting William Loeb to ask President Roosevelt what his wishes are concerning it.
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1907-08-24
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that, although still in a lot of pain, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is recovering and out of danger after an accident that left her with a concussion and dislocated vertebrae. Roosevelt also writes of his dislike of the “outrageous political scoundrelism” of the past year due to the victory of Tammany Hall in the polls.
1911-10-05
In the unlikely event of war with Mexico, Theodore Roosevelt requests permission to raise a division of cavalry similar to the Rough Riders of the Spanish-American War. He summarizes his plan for creating the unit and argues in favor of its potential effectiveness.
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1911-03-14
President Roosevelt has received Senator Platt’s letter, and while he is not yet ready to announce his decision to nominate Charles M. Hough for a judgeship in New York, he disagrees with Platt’s assertion that his preference of J. Addison Young should be enough to tip the scales in Young’s favor. He furthermore does not understand how Platt can say that Roosevelt’s preference for Hough over Young is an “affront,” and rebukes Platt, saying that his duty as the president is to nominate a candidate, and the Senate’s duty is to confirm or not confirm that candidate, with both bodies trying to find the best person for the position. Neither Platt nor Roosevelt himself should let individual preferences affect who they determine to be the best candidate.
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1906-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Elon Huntington Hooker for his letter to Dr. Stimson.
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1912-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt found Charles C. Bull’s letter interesting in every respect. He does not want to be nominated. Bull’s talk with John Avery McIlhenny amused Roosevelt. He comments on his average drinking habits and responds to Andrew B. Hammond’s charges that he was not at the Battle of San Juan Hill and drinks heavily.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt will happily see Carter H. Fitz-Hugh. Unfortunately, he cannot do anything about the matter because he does not like to express his opinion on business proposals and suggests Fitz-Hugh bring the matter before Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson.
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1911-10-11
Theodore Roosevelt likes Elmer E. Harriman’s idea of bringing elk from Yellowstone to California in the name of wildlife preservation. He suggests Harriman bring this up with his own senator who could then discuss the matter with Henry L. Stimson, and include a copy of this letter showing Roosevelt’s endorsement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13