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Erastus Brainerd informs Theodore Roosevelt that William Wallace Chapin is the owner and manager of a post-intelligencer company, and that Chapin is married to Helen Stuart Wilson Chapin, the daughter of John Lockwood Wilson. Chapin invites Roosevelt to stay at his house while in Seattle, Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-30
Lieutenant Commander Charles P. Nelson tells Theodore Roosevelt about his nephew, Louis E. Hibbs, who hopes to be able to attend West Point in 1912. Nelson asks if it would be possible for him to mention the matter to Senator Miles Poindexter, who has an appointment to make at that time. Nelson attests to the character of Hibbs, and is sure that he “has all the attributes of a fine officer.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-26
As directed by a convention of the Railway Postal Clerks of the Thirteenth Division, John Butterworth, President of the organization, writes to Theodore Roosevelt. Butterworth asks Roosevelt to provide an explanation of the conditions which caused him to issue an executive order “prohibiting from Civil Service employees any attempt to influence legislation save through the heads of their several Departments,” and whether he believes this order should still be enforced. Many members of the Railway Mail Service strongly object to this order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-25
Miles Poindexter confirms receipt of the letter from Frank Harper containing Theodore Roosevelt’s comments about the possible schedule for his visits to Seattle, Washington, and Spokane, Washington, and will do his best to act accordingly. He has tried to make a point to not crowd Roosevelt’s schedule. He will submit an updated schedule to Harper once he has made the arrangements. Poindexter adds a handwritten note further commenting about the scheduling suggestion from Robert L. Rutter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Representative Poindexter has heard reports of rumors that Theodore Roosevelt may not be spending as much time in Spokane, Washington, as originally indicated, and asks Frank Harper for the details regarding Roosevelt’s visit. He sends Harper a tentative outline of engagements for Seattle and Spokane that have been arranged by Robert L. Rutter, and promises to send a more definite itinerary as soon as possible. Poindexter finally wishes to know what route Roosevelt will be taking between Seattle and Spokane.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-25
Representative Poindexter acknowledges Frank Harper’s letter informing him when Theodore Roosevelt will be in Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane. Poindexter will discuss Roosevelt’s entertainment and schedule with the proper parties while honoring Roosevelt’s desire to not be overworked. In a postscript, Poindexter notes that he thinks Roosevelt should give a speech at the University of Washington and to the Municipal League while in Seattle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-04
George Prince invites Theodore Roosevelt to pose for a photograph at his new studio in Seattle when he is in town. Prince previously photographed Roosevelt in the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
D. B. Fairley is a staunch supporter but has heard conflicting reports of Theodore Roosevelt’s stance on the recall of judges and asks for an explanation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-27
Mark A. Matthew asks Theodore Roosevelt to lecture in Seattle following his speech in Spokane, Washington. He assures a “rousing welcome” in the “prettiest and largest auditorium in the northwest.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-26
Representative Poindexter contacted the necessary people in Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane, Washington, to make arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to the cities. He plans to accompany Roosevelt from Portland, Oregon, and will arrange for hotels. Poindexter invites Roosevelt to stay at his house while in Spokane.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
John A. Houck informs Theodore Roosevelt of Alaskans’ opinion of Representative James Wickersham and their feelings towards conservation. He asks Roosevelt to bring these issues and that of better lighting for the Alaskan Coast before Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16
Senator Poindexter is pleased Theodore Roosevelt will speak under the auspices of the Seattle Municipal League and will inform the League’s officials. He encloses materials relating to the League and a letter from former mayor Robert Moran, who wants Roosevelt to visit his place. Poindexter also invites Roosevelt to stay at his house.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-28
Representative Poindexter advises Theodore Roosevelt that the Municipal League of Seattle, Washington, is an acceptable organization to appear before. He hopes Roosevelt can also arrange to visit Spokane.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-22
James Alfred Roosevelt writes President Roosevelt about a man he knows who would like to take a position as counsel. Roosevelt does not know him well enough to make a personal recommendation but believes he would work for the good of the service. He also describes the political situation in Seattle, where the people are all for Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-16
Admiral George Dewey writes to Secretary of War Taft to report on a meeting of the Joint Board discussing the defenses of Puget Sound. The meeting discussed several alleged deficiencies in the defense that had been raised by United States Representative William E. Humphrey of Washington State. Dewey reviews these charges, as well as general information about Puget Sound and the measures already taken for its defense. The Board concludes that once presently-planned changes to the defenses of Puget Sound are completed, they will be sufficient with assistance from the Navy, but at present they are not sufficient. Dewey outlines several steps that the board recommends.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-20
William J. Grandfield inquires from the United States Navy Department Bureau of Equipment whether it is possible for him to load some cargo bound for San Francisco, California, and Seattle, Washington, onto foreign ships that the U.S. Navy has chartered to ship coal to the Pacific Coast, as there are no American ships available.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-24
The news clipping pokes at Theodore Roosevelt’s “All-American” persona despite being from a long line of New Yorkers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-11
Baron Takahira informs President Roosevelt of the travel plans of Japan’s senior diplomat and accompanying government figureheads. Takahira also asks to meet with Roosevelt next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-08
Postmaster Coyne relays to William Loeb information he has gathered about the “Mixers” and does not recommend that President Roosevelt be made Honorary Member of the Order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-18
Michele Bryant recalls the 2010 annual meeting of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) in Seattle, Washington. Bryant provides brief notices about each of the six speakers and their topics, and she notes the tour of Seattle and sites visited by the TRA members, including the Space Needle and the Museum of Flight. Bryant also acknowledges the winners of the Bertha B. Rose Award, the USS Theodore Roosevelt Junior Officer Leadership Award, and the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal. Thirty-five photographs of various guests, dignitaries, and speakers supplement the text.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2011