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Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna Roosevelt he has been to Philadelphia to examine the Post Office and Internal Revenue Service. He also attended a farewell dinner for Bellamy Storer where he conversed with Rudyard Kipling and dined with many others as well.
1895-03-10
J. Lincoln Steffens of McClure’s Magazine describes Joseph Conrad to President Roosevelt. He asks his approval to send a note to Conrad authored by Roosevelt. Steffens refers to a man from Chicago who is knowledgeable about the Internal Revenue Services.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-02
Lincoln Steffens asks President Roosevelt to meet with Joseph Wingate Folk who wants Roosevelt’s help in removing an obstacle in his pursuit of “boodlers.” Steffens has not forgotten about the Internal Revenue Service matter and will soon be gathering more information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
Judge McCormick is concerned that Colonel Hunt, collector of internal revenue in McCormick’s district, will lose his position after President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. McCormick describes Hunt as a devoted civil servant that will positively reflect the Roosevelt administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-08