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A Congressional bill has failed to pass which would have given Frank P. Hayes some money for his military service. Hayes asks President Roosevelt for a loan of $50 for three months so he can get his affairs in order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-15
The bronze statuette is finished and James Edward Kelly needs to know if it should be delivered to Washington, D.C., or Oyster Bay, New York. Kelly asks if an inscription, “The ‘Crowded Hour’ at San Juan,” should be added to the base.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-20
Harper & Brothers is sending President Roosevelt a special copy of Alfred Austin’s A Tale of True Love & Other Poems in a special binding at the author’s request, as previously mentioned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-30
Harper & Brothers will be sending President Roosevelt a copy of The Cause of True Love and Other Poems by Alfred Austin at the request of the author. The publishers are preparing a special binding for Roosevelt at Austin’s request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16
Andrew D. Rockafellow represents the Centennial Troop of Rough Riders, who have added President Roosevelt as an honorary member. He writes to inform and congratulate Roosevelt for the honor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-17
Senator Lodge encloses a telegram from Francis B. Forbes, who has experience in China and the Philippines. Lodge suggests they take Forbes’ opinion on the potential conflict with the Moros seriously. Lodge thinks that war with the Moros “should be avoided at all hazards,” especially in light of the recent insurrection in Luzon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-19
For a class assignment, seven-year-old Francis B. Harrington submitted President Roosevelt’s advice to the Rough Riders before battle, “No matter what comes you mustn’t squeal.” The teacher did not approve of the motto, but Harrington’s mother believes it to be suitable for a young boy and wants to reward him with a photograph of President Roosevelt. However, they do not know where to find Roosevelt’s photograph and Harrington requests instruction on how to acquire one.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03
At President Roosevelt’s request, Henry A. Barber sends extracts from his diary and notes taken during the Spanish-American War and the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-27
At President Roosevelt’s request, Henry A. Barber sends extracts from his diary and notes taken during the Spanish-American War and the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-27
Charles Scribner encloses a new edition of President Roosevelt’s The Rough Riders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-03
Herbert P. Lee of the 14th Cavalry is pleased to hear of Ted Roosevelt’s recovery. He is serving in New Mexico and his post was recently inspected by General MacArthur. Lee has met Rough Rider John McSparron and regrets not being able to serve with the Rough Riders. He asks if the 5th Army Corps will be awarded a medal and bars for the Santiago Campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-16
W. Sloan Simpson will accept President Roosevelt’s invitation if he travels East. Simpson has heard that Hal Sayre was killed at Roswell, New Mexico, while visiting Dave Goodrich.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-04
On behalf of Rough Rider J. W. F. Diss, Senator Perkins requests a facsimile of the cattle brands used by President Roosevelt which are to be used on an invitation to the President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-15
Alexander O. Brodie forwards President Roosevelt a letter from the Association of Rough Riders in Manila, Philippines. He asks that the letter be returned to him as he desires to preserve it for his young son.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-27
Dudley Stuart Dean, who served with the Rough Riders, thanks President Roosevelt for his kindness but is not interested in a commission in the army. Dean was recently married and active service in the Philippines would be difficult for his wife.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
Rafael Uribe Uribe introduces himself as a representative of Colombia’s Liberal Party and a soldier of the rebel army. He explains his party’s opposition to the conservative regime and asserts that it fought against the extension of the concession of the Panama Canal to the French. He asserts that the liberals are fighting against tyrannical oppression and hopes that the United States will look upon them with sympathy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12
Richard Harding Davis inquires if the photograph he sent has been received. He also requests to be an honorary member of the New York Society of the Rough Riders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Anne S. Green compliments Vice President Roosevelt on his actions during the Spanish-American War, including accepting her son John W. Green as a Rough Rider, and his Vice Presidency. She discusses her family’s involvement in politics and several political issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Joseph Wilcox Jenkins Lee, “K” Troop Rough Rider, is sending President Roosevelt a mountain lion paperweight for his desk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-25
William H. H. Llewellyn believes that various Rough Riders are traveling to Washington, D.C., not for offices but out of a habit of following President Roosevelt. He calls Roosevelt’s attention to the enclosed note from Senator Allison regarding the confirmation of Pat F. Garrett. Llewellyn will attempt to ensure that the Garrett administration is successful and reflects positively on Roosevelt’s appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-20