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Wesley M. Ohr writes to Theodore Roosevelt about a previous time Roosevelt stopped by Ohr’s home in Catsonville, Maryland and entertained the Rough Riders of the city with stories. As Ohr’s son was present then, Ohr writes to Roosevelt about the athletic achievements of his son who wants to go to the Olympics.
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1911-06-06
William S. Crawford is not sure if Theodore Roosevelt remembers him from his time as a member of Troop D of the Rough Riders, but will be attending the Vermont Get Together Dinner at White River Junction, Vermont on June 1, 1911 alongside Roosevelt. As Wallace Batchelder and Crawford are the only two Rough Riders in the state, he inquires if Roosevelt would be willing to visit the city of St. Albans to meet with them both.
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1911-06-01
Commissioner of Pensions Davenport informs Theodore Roosevelt that Charles G. Abbott will receive an increase in his pension.
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1911-04-15
Commissioner of Pensions Davenport informs Theodore Roosevelt that Charles Buckley (Buckholdt) will not receive an increase in pension as the primary cause of his medical disability is not related to his military service.
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1911-04-17
Fred Ellsworth Sutton and his wife, Virginia Sutton, invite Theodore Roosevelt to stay at their house during his August visit to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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1911-04-07
John P. Gardiner heartily thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter. Gardiner apologizes for using Roosevelt’s name. Despite initial misgivings, he always plans to attend the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry reunion and considers it an honor to have served in the regiment.
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1911-04-03
James L. Davenport updates Theodore Roosevelt on the status Charles Buckley’s claim he had previously inquired about. Upon receiving Roosevelt’s letter, Buckley, a former rough rider, was ordered for examination, although there was initially a mistake in the post office address. He assures Roosevelt that he should not worry about bothering him, and that he only regrets he cannot always respond promptly.
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1911-03-25
George A. Hoffman, a Rough Rider, wants Theodore Roosevelt to inform him if he decides to fight in Mexico.
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1911-03-22
Commissioner Davenport of the Bureau of Pensions confirms receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter regarding Charles G. Abbott’s claim for a military pension for having served as a private of Company F of the Rough Riders. Davenport will file Roosevelt’s letter with the evidence in Abbott’s file, and promises to take up the claim as soon as possible. He wishes Roosevelt a pleasant upcoming trip.
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1911-03-11
Charles A. Van Der Veer notifies Frank Harper of some scheduling arrangements that have been made for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to budgeting some time for local members of the Rough Riders to visit with Roosevelt, he has also been scheduled to greet school children of Phoenix while en route to the planned luncheon. Van Der Veer additionally confirms arrangements that have been made for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s travel.
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1911-03-08
John P. Gardiner recently testified in front of the Public Service Committee of the Massachusetts Legislature regarding a proposed change in Civil Service Laws, and writes to Theodore Roosevelt in order to alert him that he believes his words may have been misreported. Gardiner offered a quote from Roosevelt that “the men [of the Rough Riders] who stayed behind had a harder time,” but now fears that he was taken out of context in an enclosed clipping. He apologizes for the bother, and will endeavor to have a new statement issued if Roosevelt thinks it is worth issuing a correction.
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1911-03-08
Charles A. Van Der Veer informs Frank Harper that the committee coordinating Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Phoenix, Arizona, would be pleased to change the program as suggested. He reviews some of the proposed sights for Roosevelt to visit in the area, and comments on their efforts to coordinate with former members of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders who are in the area. Van Der Veer reminds Harper that they will need to leave Phoenix promptly on Saturday morning in order to conclude the dedication of the dam before nightfall, and asks that Harper help them in this matter by making sure there is as little delay as possible during the travel.
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1911-03-03
James H. McClintock is glad that Theodore Roosevelt will be able to come dedicate the dam in Maricopa County, as he helped make its construction possible. McClintock shares his memory of the beginning of the construction of the dam, and how he and several others were involved with surveying locations and providing a recommendation. While the remaining members of the “Arizona squadron” of the Rough Riders will be in attendance, McClintock laments how their numbers have dwindled.
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1911-03-01
Ira C. Hartzell, a former member of Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, invites him to stay at the hotel he now manages when Roosevelt passes through Spokane on his upcoming trip. He sends under separate cover some pictures of the hotel to show its suitability. Hartzell recalls speaking with Roosevelt at the dedication of a statue in Indianapolis, Indiana, and briefly tells Roosevelt of his activities in the time since then.
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1911-02-15
Rough Rider Robert H. Bruce tells Theodore Roosevelt that he believes that revolution in Mexico is inevitable. The revolution will likely affect Americans, and Bruce believes that Roosevelt should lead the army if Americans are affected. Bruce, who missed out on fighting in Cuba, wants to fight alongside him if this happens.
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1911-02-10
Mayor Goldwater invites Theodore Roosevelt to visit his city, Prescott, Arizona, on his upcoming trip to Phoenix and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. Many Rough Riders used to live in Prescott.
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1911-02-11
Edward L. Medler informs William H. H. Llewellyn that there are plans for Rough Riders to do the entertaining when Theodore Roosevelt comes to New Mexico for the statehood celebration. Medler does not think this would appeal to Roosevelt.
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1911-02-02
George Curry proposes a schedule and plan for Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to Albuquerque. A number of Rough Riders will receive him, and there will be an opportunity for Roosevelt to give several speeches throughout New Mexico on his way from El Paso. Curry adds that New Mexico’s constitution has been ratified, and he believes that it will be officially made a state by next year.
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1911-02-02
William E. Davies asks Theodore Roosevelt how much fencing instruction the Rough Riders received.
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1911-01-11
Arthur A. Luther regrets Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept his invitation. He encloses a letter from Charles E. Hunter concerning the preliminary arrangements made for a Rough Riders gathering. Luther hopes Roosevelt can arrange a visit to Houston, Texas.
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1911-01-06