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Harrison Jewell Holt appreciates the letters from President Roosevelt but Roosevelt has confused him with another “of ’98.” Holt has never been a correspondent in South Africa and has been ranching in Mexico since the end of the war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-03
Mr. Gingal relates the success he and his unit’s regimental gunmaker, Mr. Kaeseberg, had with a modified French Chassepot rifle. Gingal and Kaeseberg were in the Prussian Army at the time and the rifle had been captured during the Franco-Prussian War. They modified the rifle to make it shorter and fire cartridges, which made it much more accurate. Gingal had considerable success with the rifle and believes that modern military rifles are missing what he calls “handiness.” He suggests that the Rough Riders’ success with a “short handy rifle” is the future of military rifles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-24
Secretary of War Root encloses a letter that “appears to belong in the ‘Rough Rider’ Department of the Administration” and indicates that he is unable to become involved.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-23
James D. Ritchie, previously of Troop G of the Rough Riders, was acquitted of murder charges in Trinidad, Colorado.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-13
John D. Crimmins announces that his son, Martin Lalor Crimmins, who was a member of the Rough Riders, had a son born on February 28. Both mother and son are healthy, and Martin is “the proudest father in the land.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-21
William H. H. Llewellyn reports on the unfortunate recent activities of former Rough Riders. James D. Ritchie of Troop G is in jail for murder in Colorado and Gerald A. Webb of Troop D killed two men in Arizona. Public sympathy has been growing for Frank Brito, currently incarcerated in New Mexico for killing his sister-in-law, since Brito’s wife ran off with Mr. Coyne of Troop H.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-20
William H. H. Llewellyn reports on the unfortunate recent activities of former Rough Riders. James D. Ritchie of Troop G is in jail for murder in Colorado and Gerald A. Webb of Troop D killed two men in Arizona. Public sympathy has been growing for Frank Brito, currently incarcerated in New Mexico for killing his sister-in-law, since Brito’s wife ran off with Mr. Coyne of Troop H.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-20
Four of the books were without subtitles. William Loeb suggests, “A History of the 1st U.S. Vol. Cavalry” as the subtitle for The Rough Riders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02
S. Claude Burr is writing a series of articles as told by “frontier types” and would like President Roosevelt to confirm the information attained from his interview with Frederick Herrig. Herrig worked and hunted with Roosevelt in the Badlands, and was also a Rough Rider. Most of Herrig’s information is about the incident when the Marquis de Morès challenged Roosevelt to a duel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-02
President Roosevelt’s recommendation for Edward G. Collier’s parole has been given to the warden for consideration. Collier is a former Rough Rider who was arrested for burglary with a career criminal in New Mexico and Colorado. He escaped from custody and was re-apprehended in Los Angeles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-23
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson writes on behalf of Sybil Kane, sister of former Rough Rider Captain Woodbury Kane, who would appreciate President Roosevelt’s autograph on several books for the benefit of a charity. She regrets asking her brother for so many autographs, so she attempts to go through George B. Cortelyou.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-06
Edward G. Collier has also requested that James M. McClintock write a recommendation for Collier’s application for parole. McClintock encloses a letter for President Roosevelt that he sent to the Colorado State Board of Pardons. He believes that although Collier is no angel, he has “had enough.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-11
Several Republicans of the Southwest have expressed a desire to have Thomas B. McNair appointed Revenue Collector for the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona. McNair, if appointed Collector, will then appoint Morrison, a former Rough Rider as Deputy for Arizona.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-15
Edward G. Collier, a former Rough Rider, asks for a letter from President Roosevelt detailing his service in the war. He believes that such a letter will help him achieve parole from prison in Colorado.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-26
An unnamed officer, James H. McClintock, of the Rough Riders testifies in support for the parole of his former subordinate, E. G. Collier. He mentions that Collier was a model soldier and that he thinks Collier has learned a valuable lesson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-03
Ambassador Meyer presented President Roosevelt’s photographs to the Duke of Aosta, who was very interested in the Rough Riders. Meyer hopes that arbitration can bring the Anthracite Coal Strike to a satisfactory conclusion and is sorry to hear that the completion of the White House has been delayed due a strike by the painters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-15
Delia L. Schmutz’s brother, John Christian Schmutz, served with the Rough Riders and has been killed in an industrial accident. Schmutz requests assistance securing his pension for the family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
R. C. Day and Harry W. Nash of the Philippine Association of Rough Riders have recently passed away. Albert P. Wright reiterates that the Rough Riders of the Philippines continue to support President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-18
Senator Lodge is sorry to hear about the issue concerning the District Commissioner but as he is not sure what the trouble is, cannot comment on it. He supports West for the position. Lodge is passing along the recommendations for W. Cameron Forbes and thinks he will be a good fit for the public position President Roosevelt is considering him for. Lodge is impatient to see Roosevelt and discuss many things.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-09
Eugene F. Ware thinks that a newspaper should publish a history of President Roosevelt’s volunteer regiment, the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders).
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-11