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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Sophia W. Goodrich Moulton that he would like to help her with her case. All he can do is send the letter to the Commissioner of Pensions to make the decision.
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1912-01-25
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Patrick W. Lalor that Roosevelt cannot meet with him on Thursday night. They explain that Lalor can get a photograph of Roosevelt from the Pach Brothers or Harris & Ewing and send it in for Roosevelt to autograph.
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1912-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to DeWitt C. Hayes that he can get a photograph of Roosevelt from the Pach Brothers or Harris & Ewing and send it in for Roosevelt to autograph.
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1912-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges the receipt of Annie McCullough Whidden Eaton’s letter. Roosevelt cannot give her any advice on the matter, but his secretary recommends that she write to the Forestry Department for information about what her son would like to do.
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1912-01-25
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Vera M. Delmaine that he would like to help her with her case. All he can do is send the letter to the Commissioner of Pensions to make the decision.
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1912-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Luther W. Mott’s letter. He wants to meet with Mott on a Tuesday or Friday or have lunch with him on a Saturday. He asks that Mott write privately to National Republican Committee member William L. Ward expressing what was in his letter.
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1912-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to B. E. Sanford that he can get a photograph of Roosevelt from the Pach Brothers or Harris & Ewing and send it in for Roosevelt to autograph.
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1912-01-22
Ormsby McHarg forwards a letter to Theodore Roosevelt written to him by Ramsay. The letter discusses Senator Albert Baird Cummins’ dinner at the Union League Club where they voted on their choice for the republican candidate. He goes on to describe the political happenings and elections in various states.
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1912-01-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Louis Edelman that he can get a photograph of Roosevelt from the Pach Brothers or Harris & Ewing and send it in for Roosevelt to autograph.
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1912-01-22
James C. Fisher informs Theodore Roosevelt that as a lifelong Republican, he will vote for whoever receives the Republican Party’s nomination for president. However, Roosevelt is his first choice for president, and he believes that the vast majority of veterans and law-abiding citizens agree. Fisher also gives an account of his experiences serving in the Civil War as a member of the 16th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and the 1st Minnesota Light Artillery Battery.
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1912-01-06
George B. Cortelyou informs Secret Service Chief Wilkie that President Theodore Roosevelt’s traveling party will leave in the afternoon and arrive in Washington, D.C. the following morning.
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1902-02-13
The Young Men’s Christian Association plans to construct a new building to support the African American population of Washington, D.C. The building has strong support from both the African American community and prominent politicians.
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1911-11-24
Miller Freeman notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a delegation of “Southern Pacific Attorneys” left to attend a hearing in Washington, D.C. to protest against Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War, letting Lake Washington canal lock a contract. Freeman says there are no legal questions involved and left to Stimson on sound judgement. Freeman states if Roosevelt attended the hearing, he would see that the corporation is trying to block the pacific coast from the benefits of the Panama Canal, and Freeman asks Roosevelt for his help in the matter.
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1911-06-17
Lyman Metcalfe Bass thanks President Roosevelt for helping him gain access to the Republican National Convention and congratulates Roosevelt on winning the nomination. Bass also shares news of his engagement to Grace Holland before it gets formally announced.
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1904-06-26
Miller Freeman notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a delegation of “Southern Pacific Attorneys” left to attend a hearing in Washington, D.C. to protest against Henry L. Stimson, U.S. Secretary of War, letting Lake Washington canal lock a contract. Freeman says there are no legal questions involved and left to Stimson on sound judgement. Freeman states if Roosevelt attended the hearing, he would see that the corporation is trying to block the pacific coast from the benefits of the Panama Canal, and Freeman asks Roosevelt for his help in the matter.
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1911-06-17
William L. Ward asks Theodore Roosevelt to indicate a time and place, such as a friend’s house, where they might talk privately, without the newspapers knowing they are meeting. Ward met with Herbert Parsons, who spoke of the possibilities of a third term, but Ward is satisfied with the results of the efforts in Washington.
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1911-12-14
John O. Yeiser asks Frank Harper for permission to make their letters public in light of the day’s developments in Washington, D.C.
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1911-12-12
Address of John Pippert in Washington D.C.
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1911-09
John Hooper Caffee sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the story The man on horseback written by the editor of The Denver Times, Heulin C. O’Neill. It is about how Roosevelt saves the country when the other party leaders have failed, and feels very appropriate to the current climate. Caffee remembers Roosevelt saying he did not wish to return to any political office both when he left the White House, and more recently, but hopes he will enjoy the story regardless.
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1911-12-12
Gustavus M. Middleton reminds Theodore Roosevelt he sent Roosevelt a pamphlet titled “Sketches of South Carolina.” Middleton also recently published an article on the Civil War in the Charleston News and Courier, and received a letter from Roosevelt. The letter and pamphlet were both sent to the Duke of Argyll, John Douglas Sutherland Campbell. Middleton would now like to send Campbell a good description of the White House and asks if Roosevelt can point him in the right direction.
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1911-09-04