Letter from John Carter Rose to Theodore Roosevelt
John Carter Rose sends thanks for his reappointment and commends President Roosevelt on his speech.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-31
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Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Murray Butler sees the Republicans headed for defeat in the upcoming state and congressional elections. The actions of the United States Congress have made them very unpopular and Butler suggests that President Roosevelt distance his policies from the debate and policy of Congress.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-26
Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Knox answers a question pertaining to criminal responsibility for perjury before Congress.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-27
Memorandum: By telephone from Senator Lodge
Senator Lodge reports that the Indian Appropriations Bill does not contain the clause that President Roosevelt inquired about. There will be no changes to the House or Senate bill.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-31
Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Gassaway Davis, former Senator from West Virginia, suggests appointing two commissioners to travel to Central and South America to report on extending commerce and creating an intercontinental railway. If President Roosevelt is “favorably disposed,” Secretary of State Hay will request the appropriation.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-01
Letter from Rollo Ogden to Theodore Roosevelt
Rollo Odgen applauds President Roosevelt’s success at convincing Congress to alter the Census Bill without having to rely on a veto.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-11
Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt
In Attorney General Knox’s opinion, government employees should not serve as officers or members of international committees which require them to cooperate in an effort to further or defeat any legislation before Congress. Knox concludes that such membership violates President Roosevelt’s executive order of January 31.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-25
A thoughtless proceeding
Newspaper article suggesting that Congress should have simply trusted President Roosevelt to handle the post office investigation. The investigation found inappropriate conduct by several congressmen and, until this information is released, the public is suspicious of all congressmen.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-01
Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt approves of his article on conservation and cost of living. He is planning to make it into a campaign pamphlet. Pinchot has been working with Lynn Haines to prepare the book and pamphlet on the Democratic Congress which he believes will help defeat a number of Democrats.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-08-24
Would regulate trusts
Text of a proposed amendment to the Constitution presented by Representative John James Jenkins to give Congress the power to regulate commerce, with a supporting speech by Jenkins.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-19
Jules Boeufve message
Jules Boeufve of the French embassy called regarding the document Maurice Hutin wanted placed before Congress. President Roosevelt responded that nothing had been promised to Hutin.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-13
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge praises President Roosevelt’s annual address to Congress, noting the interest and attention it generated in both the Senate and the House. Lodge says that his wife Mrs. Nannie Lodge listened to it all, which is a tribute to Roosevelt. If Lodge cannot get a ride, he will telephone the White House.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-03
Letter from Abram S. Hewitt to Theodore Roosevelt
Abram S. Hewitt met with Andrew Carnegie and Daniel C. Gilman regarding an endowment “for the promotion of knowledge in this country.” He approves of the plan and believes it will make Washington, D.C., a “great intellectual center.” Hewitt hopes President Roosevelt will recommend the plan to Congress.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-05
Letter from John A. T. Hull to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Hull apologizes for his inability to express his views on the Philippines because of a prolonged illness. He is concerned he may not make it to Washington, D.C., for the opening of the Fifty-seventh Congress.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-14
15th amendment
A proposition to change the 15th amendment to make it clear that the amendment applies to federal elections and that Congress will “prescribe the mode and manner” of how federal offices are filled.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-20
Allison at Tama
Transcription of Senator William B. Allison’s speech at the Iowa Republican convention. Allison covers a variety of topics, including the upcoming state election, William McKinley’s assassination, economic conditions, and several foreign affairs issues.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-15
Letter from Horace K. Devereux to Theodore Roosevelt
Horace K. Devereux has received information from Colorado that President Roosevelt would be pleased with the nomination of Mr. Stevens for Congress.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-11
Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington introduces Representative Thompson of Tuskegee, Alabama.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-04
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Cabot Lodge write to Theodore Roosevelt about his continued concern for Roosevelt’s well-being after William McKinley’s assassination. Theories about what drove Leon Czolgosz to kill McKinley are being discussed in the media. Lodge also discusses the press coverage of who would remain in the cabinet.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-19
Letter from Robley D. Evans to Theodore Roosevelt
Rear Admiral Evans comments on his recent duck hunt and is glad that Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed the ducks. Roosevelt’s letter “was perfect,” and Evans is certain the Navy will appreciate Roosevelt’s clear presentation of the pay question.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1898-01-07