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Proclamation from Alphonso F. Davidson, Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, New Jersey, encouraging members to support the war effort. Enlisted members will be exempt from dues and assessments. Those who cannot enlist in the army should be active in the home service. All members should conserve food resources and should be discreet in conversation.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with most of Henry Lee Higginson’s letter. He particularly believes in the movement’s effort to protect the shareholders’ widows and orphans. Roosevelt comments on Edward Henry Harriman’s fortune. While he does not want to hurt Harriman’s small securities holders, there should be supervision to prevent future Harrimans from getting disproportionate rewards. It is easy to handle corrupt small businessmen by refusing their service, but the same is not possible with large businessmen. Roosevelt agrees with Higginson on the overall increase in commercial honesty, the effect of certain unions, and the classification of rebates.
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1911-03-02
In connection with the pending bill to provide Annie Gray Hawkins a pension, Roosevelt discusses General Hamilton Hawkins’ service during the Santiago campaign of the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-11
President Roosevelt asks if it is possible to give Frances Folsom Cleveland, the widow of former President Grover Cleveland, a pension. James A. Garfield and William McKinley both served in the army but their widows received a pension based more on their service as president. Roosevelt would like a similar arrangement for Cleveland.
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1908-11-04
President Roosevelt presents to Frederick Haynes Newell the case of the son of an officer killed in battle. He wants to help if he can and asks if Newell can do what is desired.
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1908-04-10
President Roosevelt addresses several items with Secretary of War Taft. Roosevelt approves a payment to the family of the late General Carlos Roloff-Mialofsky and advises Taft regarding Senator Joseph Benson Foraker’s attack on him regarding the Brownsville Affair. The president also wants to look into the inefficiency of the Quartermaster General’s department and has spoken with Secretary of State Elihu Root about the matter.
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1907-07-04
President Roosevelt would like Commissioner of Pensions Warner to review the application made by Ethel Chase Sprague Donaldson, whose husband served as surgeon in the Rough Riders regiment.
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1907-06-26
President Roosevelt has reviewed Senator McCumber’s memorandum on special pension legislation and approves of the plan. He asks if the Senate Committee on Pensions can act on the plan.
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1907-02-09
George F. Becker describes the Macabebes of the Philippines, part of the Pampanga tribe, and attests to their loyalty and effectiveness in military service. He recommends that instituting a systematic way of aiding widows and disabled men would contribute to their continued loyalty to the United States.
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1901-1909
Eugene F. Ware encloses a letter from Jennie Johnson, thanking him for ensuring that she is receiving her deceased husband’s pension benefits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-30