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Governor Hadley, Mrs. Hadley, Governor Willson, and Mrs. Willson are having a good time at the Governors’ Conference. They need to know what time to come to Oyster Bay, New York and which train to take.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Mary Elizabeth Ekin Willson for the telegram and sends his good wishes to Augustus Everett Willson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs PM Taylor that Roosevelt was pleased to read Taylor’s letter. Roosevelt hopes Taylor’s upcoming show is successful. The secretary returns the letter from Governor Augustus E. Willson which Taylor sent Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-28
Theodore Roosevelt would be pleased to see Governor Hadley on September 16 and asks Hadley to contact Governor Willson to see if that day will work for him as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-31
Theodore Roosevelt will not be attending the reunion or he would visit Jefferson City, Missouri. Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Governor Hadley in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt agrees that Governor Willson is a “fine fellow” but could use more progressive views. He suggests that the Willsons could visit Oyster Bay the same time as the Hadleys and asks Hadley to contact Willson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
President Roosevelt introduces an enclosed letter summarizing the conclusions of the recent White House Conference on the Care of Dependent Children, and a program of its attendees. One conclusion was that Roosevelt should send each governor a copy of the proceedings for state governments to reference. While the proceedings are being published, Roosevelt sends these enclosures for immediate use. He hopes that the governors will actively promote the Conference’s cause. The names of the governors who received this letter are then listed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-02
The news that two congressmen back Richard Pretlow Ernst changes the situation. President Roosevelt will talk over the matter with Ernst and Governor Augustus Everett Wilson. It annoys Roosevelt that Kentuckians always fight and spoil their victories by squabbling over offices.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-15
Replying to Representative Longworth, President Roosevelt views the election of Republican Augustus Everett Willson as Governor of Kentucky as a positive and seeks to support him. While he likes Richard Pretlow Ernst, Roosevelt does not want Willson to feel attacked. The chance Kentucky votes Republican in next year’s election will disappear if the national administration gives the impression of disagreeing with the state administration. Roosevelt hopes Alice Roosevelt Longworth feels better and wishes to visit soon. In a postscript, Roosevelt outlines Ernst’s options and advises he not make himself an opponent of the newly elected Republican governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-11
Otto R. Markworth comments on Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Elgin, Iowa, and shares an extensive list of individuals he received autographs and letters from.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Governor Hadley regrets to hear that Theodore Roosevelt will not be attending the Rough Riders reunion but will hold him to his promise to visit Jefferson City, Missouri when he travels west. He has suggested to Governor Willson that they visit Oyster Bay, New York together on September 16.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
If Theodore Roosevelt decides to travel to Oklahoma for the Rough Riders reunion, Governor Hadley encourages Roosevelt to spend a day or two in Jefferson City, Missouri with Hadley and his family. Hadley will be able to visit Oyster Bay, New York in September either before or after the Governors’ Conference. He recently hosted Governor Willson of Kentucky, a great admirer of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-22
George B. Kemp has long wanted to meet Theodore Roosevelt and hopes to visit him at his office next week. Although he now lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kemp is a native Kentuckian, where he is known as “Teddy No. 2.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-17
Former New York Representative Parsons asks Theodore Roosevelt if it would be possible for him to schedule a meeting with W. R. Waters of Louisville, Kentucky. Waters hopes to invite Roosevelt to a charity fundraising event held by the Masons of Louisville. Parsons was introduced to Waters by Representative Joseph S. Sherley of Kentucky, and is sure Roosevelt will be pleased to meet him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-06
Silas N. Hodges requests Theodore Roosevelt’s assistance in finding medical treatment for appendicitis and other intestinal trouble he began facing while serving in the military. Hodges explains that he will be able to pay for services including x-rays, should he obtain permission from the Surgeon General to be treated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-30
H. H. Cherry, President of the Western Kentucky State Teachers College, invites Theodore Roosevelt to give the address at the dedication of the school’s new building. He provides details about the building, the school, and who will be at the dedication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-10
Grosvenor Dawe informs Theodore Roosevelt that six other governors are heading representative committees at the Southern Commercial Congress, with more expected. The Congress “typifies a new union of the South along the constructive lines of commerce and business” compared to the unity of fifty years ago during the Civil War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16
E. L. Powell of Louisville, Kentucky, discusses the annual banquet he sponsors, which is attended by representatives of the city and the state’s social, religious, professional, industrial, and political life. He invites Theodore Roosevelt as the guest of honor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-12
Leslie Combs discusses the Kentucky State Republican Convention and the delegates to the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-04
The Lincoln Farm Association invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial Hall. Includes a card about special trains, an invitation from Governor Augustus Everett Willson, and a list of officers and trustees of the Lincoln Farm Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-09
The Lexington Leader prints Secretary of War William H. Taft’s speech at the Lexington, Kentucky auditorium in its entirety. He discusses at length the question of race and its relation to political participation. Taft details the differences between President Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan and appeals to Kentuckian Democrats to evaluate their party alliance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-22