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Brief biography of Professor R. L. Hoffman, secretary of the executive committee for the Republican Party of Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-20
Booker T. Washington would like to speak with President Roosevelt about the “Smith matter” and mentions that no African American holds a presidential appointment or position of importance in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-05
R. L. Hoffman does not want Robert Lloyd Smith to be appointed to a representative office in Texas and presents evidence of why Smith is not qualified due to disloyalty to the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-10
Attorney General Knox forwards a letter regarding Robert Lloyd Smith, who was to be brought to President Roosevelt’s attention when a marshal was appointed to the new southern district of Texas. William M. Hanson has been appointed United States Marshal in the new district.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-31
Representative Wooten has heard that President Roosevelt is interested in Texas history and sends two books he wrote on the subject, hoping they may be of use. Wooten understand that Roosevelt is interested in the colonial and revolutionary eras of Texas history.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-28
The Century Magazine editor Richard W. Gilder thanks President Roosevelt for his suggestion regarding Clinton Dangerfield and others. The talk in the papers about Texas history and Roosevelt interests him greatly. He encourages Roosevelt to publish something on this, and he hopes The Century will be selected as the outlet for both this and TR’s reminiscences which they have previously discussed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-09
Gilder is planning to publish a recent oil painting of Mrs. Roosevelt by Cecilia Beaux in full color, presumably in Century Magazine. He also inquires about President Roosevelt’s future post-presidential publications and hopes that Century Magazine can negotiate for the publication rights. He indicates that Roosevelt’s letters may not be enough to draw up a good biography and hopes that Roosevelt will jot down some of his remembrances for the book to be published after he leaves the presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-15
Senator Hanna suggests that President Roosevelt delay action in the “Texas judge matter” until he meets with Mr. Hawley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-20
A. Grant recommends Charles M. Ferguson for an appointment in the newly created Southern District in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-25
Isaiah Benjamin Scott testifies to the standing and character of C. M. Ferguson and believes him to be qualified for any position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-19
Booker T. Washington is concerned about Robert Lloyd Smith and his appointment. Smith’s enemies have brought many false charges, and if he does not receive the appointment his influence in education and other work will be destroyed. Washington hopes that the regular organization can be pacified to consent to Smith.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
H. C. Heilig has a low opinion of Robert Lloyd Smith, an applicant for one of the “leading offices” in Texas. He provides several examples of Smith being disloyal to the Republican Party and limiting party progress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
William G. Sterett encloses the information he found on Robert Lloyd Smith, particularly a letter describing Smith’s character from Waller Thomas Burns. Sterett cautions against the appointment of any African Americans in Texas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
R. H. Ward encloses the letter of recommendation requested by Robert Lloyd Smith. Ward is happy to recommend Smith to President Roosevelt and believes if all the “colored men” in Texas were like Smith, the “race problems” would be settled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26
R. H. Ward recommends Robert Lloyd Smith to President Roosevelt. Smith, an African American, earned the respect of every member of the Texas legislature and worked effectively across political party lines. Ward endorses Smith’s “honesty and capacity.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26
William H. H. Llewellyn claims that Robert Bradley Hawley controls all federal appointments in Texas in exchange for delivering thirty-six votes at the Republican National Convention. He fears that this combination could be used against President Roosevelt and that unfit individuals, such as the collector at the Port of El Paso, are being maintained in their positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-14
Booker T. Washington will have the information on Alabama and Texas appointments within a few days. He is soon leaving for a trip through Mississippi and will summarize conditions in the state. Washington defends the character of the African Americans holding public office in Georgia and believes objections brought against them will be based on race.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
With Theodore Roosevelt’s assistance, C. Hart Merriam has been able to reach a conclusion regarding the bobcats of the southern Rocky Mountain region. Merriam was interested in seeing large skulls from Colorado to see if they match specimens from the Uinta Mountains. Merriam thanks Roosevelt for his contribution to the Biological Survey, and asks to keep some of the skulls. Merriam also responds to Roosevelt’s request for information about deer. Merriam has not been able to obtain a white-tailed deer specimen from any location in the far west.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-05-18
William Chapline Swearingen writes his brother Lemuel a detailed account of the troop movements leading up to and the events of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1836-04-25
Chester L. Brooks is interested in the diary of William R. Simmers’s father for a Theodore Roosevelt research project. This document was attached to a memorandum from regional historian Olaf T. Hagen.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-02-12