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Blanche R. Sweeny asks Theodore Roosevelt for a confidential interview to discuss what she believes is a serious injustice done to her husband, Charles B. Sweeny, a longtime employee of the Naval Office and son of General Thomas W. Sweeny.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned upon learning about Willis Physioc’s difficulties in starting an outdoors camp for New York City boys. While he believes Physioc’s prior Army experience means he is perfect for working with people, Roosevelt personally knows no one who can help Physioc’s project financially.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-30
President Roosevelt assures former Rough Rider Elijah Pennington he likes to do anything he can for any member of the Rough Riders. However, he is currently trying to get a comrade who was wounded at San Juan a position on the Panama Canal and is unsure if he can take up any other cases until he has done so. He suggests that Pennington ask Colonel Cecil Andrew Lyon if there is a position in Texas that he could be appointed to.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-04
President Roosevelt asks Commissioner Henry Litchfield West to consider hiring ex-sergeant of the 9th Infantry, Army, John Strain, to the police force. Roosevelt writes “his conduct was excellent under my own eye in the fighting at Santiago.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-19
President Roosevelt introduces General Davis, the newly appointed governor of the Panama Canal Zone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-09
If an Army officer is appointed to the position, it would have to be Captain Gallagher. However, President Roosevelt wants the position to be a civilian appointment for a veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-23
President Roosevelt would like Secretary of War Taft to look into Colonel Urell, who is a veteran of both the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt would like to give Urell “a proper position,” as it is so rare to find a veteran of both wars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-20
The Minnesota post office position was filled before President Roosevelt received the letter from Jacob A. Riis. He regrets he did not know about the “old soldier” sooner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-19
President Roosevelt has received the letter of introduction of George W. Long. O’Reily is an old soldier and Roosevelt wants to retain all old soldiers. He will look closely at the postmastership of Leitchfield, Kentucky.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-07
President Roosevelt received a letter from George H. Jackson requesting that veterans be retained at the New York Navy Yard. Roosevelt would like the veterans retained or transferred to lighter work. He instructs Secretary of the Navy Moody to take up the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-19
President Roosevelt will look up the case, but in his experience some work must be done by younger men even if the average department head favors veterans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-15
President Roosevelt asks William Dudley Foulke to have a hearing with two veterans and look over their papers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-09
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt enjoyed hearing from Representative Low and wishes he could write favorably about Pierce. He explains that as a veteran, Pierce will have preference, however, any veterans ahead of him on the list will have first chance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-10
Peter Twamley is surprised that Theodore Roosevelt is not interested in his case, especially since he heard it is illegal to demote a veteran without proven charges. The demotion from sampler to laborer will significantly decrease Twamley’s salary. He feels Roosevelt should make an exception for him, as he is a Civil War veteran.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-30
The New York Navy Yard has an upcoming workforce reduction, and Angus W. Young writes to Theodore Roosevelt, anxious to keep his position in the electrical division as a first class helper. He inquires if Theodore Roosevelt can intervene on his behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-01
George W. Robertson recently took the civil service examination to be meat inspector for the Bureau of Animal Industry. As a veteran, he believes he should benefit from a preference clause that would secure him the meat inspector position. He asks Theodore Roosevelt for any advice or assistance on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-05
Robertson, George W. (George Washington), 1872-1941
President Roosevelt received Senator Lodge’s letter and has already sent a letter to McDonald, likely referring to William Jesse McDonald. He also encloses his letter to Secretary of War Elihu Root. He informs Lodge that Governor Brodie of Arizona appointed Ben Daniels as the warden of the Arizona Penitentiary, both men former Rough Riders. When Roosevelt told John Hay of that fact, Hay responded, “Set a Rough Rider to catch a thief!”
Massachusetts Historical Society
1902-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt cannot find Abram Greenberg a job but summarizes Greenberg’s military service as told to him by John H. Parker. He gives permission for Greenberg to show the letter to potential employers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-03
Request that the Office of Commissioner of Pacific Railroads be continued for another year so General Longstreet will have a salary until a position can be found for him at one of the national military parks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16
The three commissioners that handle grade and damages in the 23rd and 24th wards of New York City will be dismissed due to their connections to Tammany Hall. The work can be done by anyone and John S. Wise Jr. is a suitable candidate that is active in politics and a Spanish-American War veteran.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901