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President Roosevelt would like to appoint Robert J. Thompson to the position but cannot make any promises, as he was intending to promote another man who has been in the consular service for a long time. He hopes Thompson will accept this answer, especially given what he has done for Roosevelt.
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1904-11-12
President Roosevelt praises and thanks Commissioner of Pensions Ware for his service in this position, and accepts his resignation “with sincere regret.”
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1904-11-14
President Roosevelt explains the situation between Colorado Adjutant General Bell and William Henry Harrison Llewellyn about James D. Ritchie, and reproduces part of a letter from Llewellyn to Bell. Ritchie, described as “quite an anarchist,” was deported from Colorado to New Mexico, but Llewellyn wishes for Bell to go easy on him “under the circumstances.” Ritchie is a strong supporter of Roosevelt’s campaign.
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1904-10-22
President Roosevelt thanks Camillo Bragga for his kindness and says it means especially as much coming from a Crimean War and American Civil War veteran.
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1904-10-22
President Roosevelt writes to retired Commander Achalis Montgomery Legg that he sends good wishes to the “assembled comrades” at the Union Veteran’s Union.
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1904-10-12
President Roosevelt tells Eugene F. Ware, Commissioner of Pensions, that “the old soldier proposition is just about all right.”
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1904-09-15
President Theodore Roosevelt seeks input on a letter to Captain William E. English. Roosevelt could not go to the Spanish War Veterans’ encampment. Roosevelt is glad to hear what Chairman James Putnam Goodrich of the Republican State Committee told him about Indiana and the election. In New York, they should win as well, even though there is debate over the governorship.
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1904-09-16
President Roosevelt extends his warmest wishes to his comrades who saw service in the Spanish-American War, Philippine insurrection and Boxer uprising in China. Unfortunately, he is unable to attend the event but has relayed the information to Colonel Curtis Guild.
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1904-08-31
President Roosevelt sends his regrets that he cannot attend the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Boston, Massachusetts. Roosevelt holds General Black and his fellow veterans in the highest regard.
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1904-08-06
President Roosevelt sends his regrets to General Blackmar that he will be unable to attend the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Boston, Massachusetts. Roosevelt has the greatest respect for those who fought for “the very life of the Nation” and agrees with former president William McKinley that their “patriotic spirit still animates the Republic.”
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1904-08-06
President Roosevelt regrets that he is unable to attend the Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and hopes that General Howard will express his utmost respect to the veterans of the Civil War.
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1904-08-06
President Roosevelt discusses a revamping of the service pension bill and old age pensions to Frederick W. Whitridge. President Roosevelt issues an Executive Order which grants a half-rate pension of $6.00 to all veterans beginning at age 62 instead of 65 and a full-rate pension of $12.00 to all veterans at age 70 instead of 75.
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1904-05-28
President Roosevelt tells Benjamin F. Tracy that the age at which veterans receive their pension was changed.
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1904-03-23
President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Clayton to convey his high opinion of General Howard to President Diaz.
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1904-02-19
President Roosevelt wishes that he could attend the Veterans’ Night celebration at the Middlesex Club but cannot since Congress is in session.
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1903-12-10
President Roosevelt sends his “warm regards” to the veterans of New Hampshire through Henry L. Johnson.
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1903-06-24
President Roosevelt sends his thanks for the flag and appreciates the goodwill of the veterans of the Cuban army.
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1902-05-31
President Roosevelt enjoyed William A. Gavett’s letter.
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1902-06-02
President Roosevelt suggests that Commissioner of Pensions Ware visit with Representative Charles Curtis regarding the proper form of official letters to veterans.
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1902-05-10
President Roosevelt was pleased with the letter from A. B. Hodge, a veteran of the American Civil War.
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1902-01-28