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President Roosevelt introduces Minister to Peru Combs to Roscoe H. Channing, a former Rough Rider and Princeton University graduate. Roosevelt instructs Combs to set up an interview between Channing and Peruvian President José Pardo y Barreda, and hopes that he like his new post.
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1907-02-04
Theodore Roosevelt is glad that George Bird Grinnell liked his Rough Rider articles.
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1899-02-18
A school-aged child’s report on President Roosevelt’s inauguration, describing the events of the day, Roosevelt’s biography and character, and service during the Spanish-American War.
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1905-03-06
Charles E. Mills writes to Pearl Holderman, at the request of Theodore Roosevelt, to arrange accommodations for her in Arizona for health reasons. Mills commends the healthy climate, variety of food, and affordability of Phoenix, Arizona. Mills explains that Roosevelt first asked John Campbell Greenway to assist her, but due to Greenway’s absence, Mills as “next friend” will serve in his place. Mills explains that he and Greenway had served in the Rough Riders with her deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman. He promises “the regiment is anxious to help [her] in any way it can, and to carry out the Colonel’s wishes.”
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1917-11-14
Seth Bullock informs Theodore Roosevelt that his suggestion from the previous summer regarding a volunteer cavalry regiment has “been quietly followed.” Bullock even tried to dissuade “some of the best material” from joining the National Guard by hinting he would be recruiting for a cavalry regiment. Since then, he has been “almost swamped” with word from those who want to join. Bullock recommends Philip Henry Sheridan as Colonel even though “our Western riders don’t fancy West Pointers,” and concludes with a postscript that Kermit Roosevelt is the only officer he has selected thus far.
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1916-07-01
William H.H. Llewellyn writes to Pearl Holderman, at the request of Theodore Roosevelt, to arrange accommodations for her in New Mexico for health reasons. Llewellyn commends the healthy New Mexico climate for lung trouble. He reflects on Roosevelt’s and his friendship with her deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman, who had served with the Rough Riders.
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1917-10-02
Herbert E. Chapman writes to Theodore Roosevelt for assistance in finding work. Chapman details how he initially wrote Roosevelt a few years back and Senator Aldrich referred him to different agencies and offices to find work. In highlighting his experiences, Chapman denotes his work in the United States military, his previous experience working for the police department in Boston, Massachusetts, his work with J. P. Morgan as a night watchman, and other past experiences as well. Chapman also details how he ran into Roosevelt a few times in various hotels while Roosevelt was visiting Boston. Most importantly, Chapman seeks Roosevelt’s influence in obtaining a job. Chapman states he is not “an educated man,” but he is forty-six years old, and details his height and weight. He asks for a meeting with Roosevelt to detail his credentials, and asks Roosevelt to provide advice or influence if his credentials proved satisfactory to him.
Ralph Emerson Twitchell thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the photograph and asks if he saw the review of his book. New Mexico recently held elections. The Republican Party leaders deserved what was administered. Regardless, the state legislature will be Republican, although the United States Senators may not. William H. H. Llewellyn will be Speaker of the House despite the attempts against him. Twitchell suggests Roosevelt write a brief statement commending the New Mexicans who served as Rough Riders. He will include the statement in the second volume of his book.
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1911-11-13
George W. Wright, a Rough Rider, asks Theodore Roosevelt for help applying for a pension. He reminds Roosevelt that they ate beans together on San Juan Hill.
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1911-11-02
Anthony J. Gavin congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his upcoming birthday. He is a “young old vet” of the campaign against the Sioux people. Gavin shares an anecdote about his Republican lapel pin. He wishes the Roosevelt well, especially Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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1911-10-25
Julia M. Jones asks Theodore Roosevelt for advice since she does not have a father to consult. She recently met Lawrence P. Sharkey, who claims he was a Rough Rider and knew Roosevelt well. Jones hopes Roosevelt can give her more information on him ” as it may help to make or mar my whole life.”
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1911-10-25
William D. Tucker informs Theodore Roosevelt of a resolution passed in Oklahoma City that calls for all Spanish-American War veterans to give their photographs for a commemoration project. Tucker says the movement would appreciate anything related to the war that Roosevelt would be willing to donate, be it his photograph or something else.
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1911-09-04
Governor Hadley regrets to hear that Theodore Roosevelt will not be attending the Rough Riders reunion but will hold him to his promise to visit Jefferson City, Missouri when he travels west. He has suggested to Governor Willson that they visit Oyster Bay, New York together on September 16.
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1911-08-29
Julius Chambers asks Theodore Roosevelt if then-Mayor Robert Anderson Van Wyck asked the Rough Riders to parade in New York City or if he reviewed the regiment.
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1911-08-24
Charles E. Hunter shares the follow-up communications regarding his denouncement of Phillips’s article. While the recent Rough Riders reunion was a success, they missed Theodore Roosevelt.
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1911-08-24
If Theodore Roosevelt decides to travel to Oklahoma for the Rough Riders reunion, Governor Hadley encourages Roosevelt to spend a day or two in Jefferson City, Missouri with Hadley and his family. Hadley will be able to visit Oyster Bay, New York in September either before or after the Governors’ Conference. He recently hosted Governor Willson of Kentucky, a great admirer of Roosevelt.
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1911-08-22
W. B. Dudley has several old legal documents from Union County, South Carolina. He sends Theodore Roosevelt one that is in the Roosevelt name, suggesting he find a descendant to give it to. Dudley tells Roosevelt he had tried to join the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War by traveling to San Antonio, Texas, but missed his train and joined a different regiment instead that did not see any action. Dudley supports Roosevelt despite opposition to him from other members of his family and friends.
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1911-07-28
Rebecca Clagett notifies Theodore Roosevelt that her brother Jesse Clagett, a former member of the Rough Riders, died recently.
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1911-07-26
Former Rough Rider Wallace Batchelder calls Theodore Roosevelt’s attention to an error in his book The Rough Riders which incorrectly said that Batchelder came from Pennsylvania instead of Vermont. He hopes that future printings of the book might be able to correct this.
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1911-07-10
William C. Willitts details his admiration for all of Theodore Roosevelt’s roles, and he sends him a poem he wrote and dedicated to Roosevelt.
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1911-06-17