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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt does not “interfere in any official matter of any kind or sort” regarding pensions and refers H. F. Reese to the Commissioner of Pensions for the answer to his question.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-05
The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs John Alden Seabury that Roosevelt receives many requests to help people receive or increase pensions, but, although he sympathizes, he has declined to involve himself in official business since leaving the White House. He encourages Seabury to contact the Commissioner of Pensions at the federal Pensions Bureau.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt does not “interfere in any official matter of any kind or sort” regarding pensions and refers Mrs. Amzi Baldwin to the Commissioner of Pensions for the answer to her question.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Jane Gascoign that Roosevelt is unable to help her with her pension; he directs her to contact the Commissioner of Pensions directly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt remembers eating beans with George W. Wright. He will contact the Pension Bureau. However, Roosevelt reminds Wright that he has no power except to bring the matter to attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-14
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of Sarah W. Loud’s letter and informs here there is nothing he can do. He recommends she contact the Commissioner of Pensions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary discusses the enclosed letter from the Pension Department to Alexander L. Lucas. He explains why he was placed in New York City and why he cannot be immediately transferred to San Francisco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Herman O. Fjelde that his letter to Kermit Roosevelt was received. While he was unable to obtain a picture of Kermit on horseback, he recommends contacting Underwood & Underwood, photographers in New York City. For the requested moving pictures, he suggests writing to John R. Abernathy of The Brostell in New York, as Kermit and the Abernathy boys were filmed on horseback a short time ago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Barry A. Hodgins that Roosevelt does not interfere in official matters since leaving office. He advises Hodgins to carry out the instruction of the Commissioner for Pensions and everything will be fixed as the law allows.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Annie White that Roosevelt does not intervene in official matters, but he has forwarded her inquiry to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Pensions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-07
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to Luke F. Parsons and declines his request for Roosevelt to intervene, as he has made it a policy not to interfere in official business. He recommends Mrs. Brandt write to the Commissioner for Pensions in Washington, D.C., and believes that she is incorrect in what she claims Roosevelt said. All he can do is refer her to the Commissioner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards Commissioner of Pensions Davenport a letter that Roosevelt received from Annie White, in the belief that it is a matter the Bureau of Pensions can address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Silas N. Hodges that Roosevelt has not interfered in any official matters since he left the White House and suggests that he contact the Commissioner of Pensions at Washington, D.C., to assist him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary advises Rudolph Pfannmüller to contact the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt asks James L. Davenport of the Board of Pensions to act on behalf of Charles Buckley, a former soldier.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges Mrs. H. McCollough’s letter and refers her to the Pension Bureau.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt informs Nila P. Wilson that he remembers her son from Santiago and he will write the Pensions Commissioner to see what he can do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
Theodore Roosevelt suggests that Warren J. Shepherd, former Rough Rider, get his congressman to visit the Pension Bureau, as Roosevelt has no influence with President Woodrow Wilson’s administration. Roosevelt encourages Shepherd to show his letter to his congressman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-29
President Roosevelt is not sure what weight his opinion would have with the Pension Bureau, but is willing to call the attention of the Commissioner of Pensions to George P. Hamner’s case if he applies for a pension. Roosevelt is sorry that Hamner has been ill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-22
President Roosevelt is pleased with Commissioner of Pensions Warner’s actions in Mrs. Donaldson’s case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-01