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President Roosevelt tells Judge Holt that he is grateful there is a judge on “the Federal bench” who “not only rendered such an admirable decision, but had so admirably stated the reasons therefor.” Roosevelt is glad Holt has “such a high opinion of” New York District Attorney Henry L. Stimson.
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1906-12-06
President Roosevelt apologizes to Frederick A. Ware that it may not be possible to appoint him, as New York’s quota of appointments is more than full. He suggests that Ware talk with Robert Bacon about possible consular appointments, or with District Attorney Henry L. Stimson about possible openings in the Department of Justice.
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1906-08-04
President Roosevelt promises to see if he can comply with Gherardi Davis’s request about a bell. He explains to Davis that he received many suggestions regarding who to appoint as judge and, not feeling competent to decide on their merits himself, chose to rely on the judgement of various other judges and people versed in legal matters. Roosevelt agrees with Davis’s opinion of William Randolph Hearst.
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1906-07-27
President Roosevelt greatly appreciated a recent editorial by Frank Irving Cobb, and believes that Cobb is correct in highlighting the administrative work of government of enforcing and administering laws as important. Roosevelt names a number of people involved in his government who he believe are doing very good work.
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1906-07-03
President Roosevelt congratulates Attorney General Moody on the recent conviction and indictments that he won. He believes District Attorney Henry L. Stimson’s letter is satisfactory and returns it, promising to write to Senator Thomas Collier Platt on Monday.
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1906-05-26
President Roosevelt informs Lillian Janeway Platt that after reviewing Francis J. Carmody’s case with other men, including Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte, they concluded that Carmody was the proper man to appoint as the Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New York. Roosevelt is impressed with Carmody’s spirit and is confident he will do well.
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1906-01-26
President Roosevelt informs Senator Platt that it is necessary to hurry the appointment of the new district attorney as he will have to begin his tenure by undertaking “one of the most important suits that has been undertaken” by the Department of Justice. Roosevelt believes that Henry L. Stimson is the best man for the position, and Stimson has said he will accept if he is offered the position. Roosevelt hopes that Platt can support him.
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1906-01-07
Gifford Pinchot is pleased with the outlook of the presidential nomination process, particularly in Pennsylvania. He encloses a letter from J. B. Monroe.
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1912-04-16
J. B. Monroe is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt has consented to be a presidential candidate and believes that Roosevelt could turn President Taft’s delegates at the convention. He is disgusted with Henry L. Stimson for receiving the nomination for Governor of New York and then quitting.
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1912-04-05
John R. Browne is concerned about the elk population in Yellowstone National Park. He recently visited the Jackson Hole area in Wyoming where the majority of the Yellowstone elk winter. Sheep have eaten most of the forage and the elk are often hunted out of season. Browne has been working to protect the elk with a plan to expand the park and have an annual appropriation for hay to feed the elk. He believes that only the federal government can effectively conserve the elk population.
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1911-12
Frank Lambert Dingley writes to Theodore Roosevelt to share his opinion about political and social progress. Dingley comments on Roosevelt’s recent positive reception and the fact it was predicted Roosevelt would be back in politics despite many believing he had retired. Dingley hopes to meet with Roosevelt soon, after his return from Washington D.C., where he will be meeting with many Republican and Progressive political leaders.
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1911-12-14
George W. Burr, Commanding Officer of Rock Island Arsenal, sends Theodore Roosevelt a pair of sweat leathers as requested and instructs him how to pay the cost of $5.58. The office was not certain what model Roosevelt’s saddle is and if they are incorrect, he can return them along with one of his broken leathers.
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1911-12-07
William Lea Chambers informs Theodore Roosevelt that the letter of introduction to Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson that he promised was not enclosed in the envelope.
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1911-12-06
Charles B. Hobbs believes his friend, William Bayard Cutting, is an ideal candidate for New Mexican senator. He asks Theodore Roosevelt to help in the matter.
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1911-11-13
James R. Sheffield congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his nephew Theodore Douglas Robinson’s recent political victory. He comments on the changing views of the “big business” men, such as not being quite proud of “slaughtering” Henry L. Stimson to hurt Roosevelt. Sheffield is glad to be Roosevelt’s personal friend.
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1911-11-10
Army Chief of Staff Wood, Frank Ross McCoy, and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson are sorry to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s horse-riding accident and hope she has recovered. He recently returned from a five-week absence. Wood will get back to Theodore Roosevelt regarding him and his wife, Louisa Adriana Wood, staying at Oyster Bay.
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1911-10-25
Alban B. Butler discusses with Theodore Roosevelt the potential of the Artillery School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Butler shares his concerns about the Dan T. Moore having instructors under him who outrank him, a situation which can lead to “petty strife” or potentially insubordination. Butler believes that this issue can be be avoided if Moore is promoted, and asks if Roosevelt would send a letter to General Leonard Wood and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, who will be visiting Fort Sill, asking them to address this situation.
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1911-08-30
James G. McNary requests Theodore Roosevelt’s help in making Fort Bliss, Texas, a regimental garrison by speaking with Army Chief of Staff Leonard Wood and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. McNary goes on to explain the history of the fort as well as its current potential for protecting American interests along the Mexican border.
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1911-08-30
Al William S. Marsh reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his offer to help him and requests he be appointed to a position in the Special Service branches or a similar public service position.
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1911-08-11
George Riker Bishop has been meaning to call on Theodore Roosevelt at The Outlook. He appreciated Roosevelt’s recent article in which he stated that men should be held morally responsible for misconduct just as women are. He comments on his political activity and laments the death of Tristram B. Johnson, who was a rising Republican star. Bishop would like to stop by and speak with Roosevelt when he has time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-22