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Letter from John G. Capers to Theodore Roosevelt

John G. Capers clarifies to Theodore Roosevelt his intention for sending him the article about Abraham Lincoln. Capers senses that Roosevelt was offended to receive the article because the author misrepresented him. Capers explains that he sent the article because its author, Henry Litchfield West, was appointed by Roosevelt to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Capers thought Roosevelt would want to know how one of his former appointees was writing about him in the press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-27

Letter from the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners to Theodore Roosevelt

The District of Columbia Board of Commissioners writes to President Roosevelt to discuss the enforcement of a “smoke-law” approved February 2, 1899, which intended to reduce the harmful emissions of power plants. Despite some legal setbacks, enforcement of the law has been generally successful, except in a handful of cases, including the Potomac Electric Power Company. Due to the “frequent and flagrant” violations of the plant, 66 prosecutions have been brought against it in court.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-05

Letter from Crosby Stuart Noyes to Theodore Roosevelt

Crosby Stuart Noyes offers his opinion on several candidates for the District of Columbia commissionership. Recognizing that there is some confusion about his relationship to other newspaper correspondents named Noyes, he describes what his sons Theodore W., Frank B., and Thomas C. Noyes do.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Pierpont Morgan

President Roosevelt introduces J. Pierpont Morgan to Henry Litchfield West and Scott C. Bone. Both are good men who have been involved with newspapers. He asks Morgan to grant them an interview.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-25

Letter from Edgar M. Hoopes to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the Primary School Teachers of Wilmington, Edgar M. Hoopes asks Theodore Roosevelt to give a lecture.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-03

Letter from B. Pickman Mann to Frederick Innes Allen

B. Pickman Mann provides a detailed account of President Roosevelt’s police contact, the press coverage, and Mann’s letter to the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners. A chauffeur hired by Roosevelt was contacted by bicycle policemen for exceeding the speed limit on Conduit Road.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-08

Letter from Henry B. F. Macfarland to Theodore Roosevelt

Board of Commissioners official MacFarland writes to President Roosevelt regarding a letter from Patent Office clerk and critic Benjamin P. Mann.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-06

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge discusses the alleged misdeeds of Navy Paymaster John C. Sullivan. Regarding the impending death of Commissioner for the District of Columbia John W. Ross, Lodge recommends Henry Litchfield West to fill the vacancy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-30

Letter from Simon Wolf to Theodore Roosevelt

Simon Wolf is pleased at the upcoming settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike. He also approves of the appointment of Henry Litchfield West, who he believes will be an effective commissioner. He suggests that the United States should have an ambassador in Romania.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-14

Letter from Theodore W. Noyes to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore W. Noyes does not believe that Henry Litchfield West is qualified to be a District Commissioner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-11

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler thanks President Roosevelt for letting him see the letter from Henry Litchfield West.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-13