Wright, Luke E. (Luke Edward), 1846-1922

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-09-29

Creator(s)

Baker, Bernard Nadal, 1854-1918

Language

English

President Roosevelt will give any request from Colonel McCook “most careful consideration.” He has heard good things about Colonel Chase, but he has seen had “at least a dozen first class men” presented to him and does not know who to choose. He will discuss the matter with Secretary of War Luke E. Wright.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-12

President Roosevelt has received Elizabeth Johnston’s letter and will ask Secretary of War Luke E. Wright about the Park Commissionership, as Wright makes the appointments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

President Roosevelt takes Simon Bolivar Buckner’s recommendation seriously and he will pass it on to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright. Roosevelt enjoyed meeting Bucker’s son, Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-23

President Roosevelt has his heart set on seeing Harley Metcalf and his wife, along with Clive Metcalf and his wife, at the White House. He has sent Metcalf’s letter to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright, who makes the appointments on the Park Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-12

President Roosevelt informs Frank H. Platt that according to Cuban Occupation Governor Charles E. Magoon, there is likely not much they can currently do about the telephone issue. The election of the Cuban Congress should sort it out.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-10

President Roosevelt has sent Judge William H. Brawley’s letter praising Major Joseph B. Cumming to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright, as it is he who makes the appointments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-10

President Roosevelt updates Senator Lodge on the Windsor ships. He initially gave the order that Lodge wishes him to give now, but discovered that there were certain procedures that he had to follow before he could do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-09

President Roosevelt thanks Margaret Olivia Sage for her generous gift to the nation. He sent her letter to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright to take whatever action is necessary “in order to consummate the gift.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-05

President Roosevelt informs John Donovan, president of the Military Tournament Association, that while unable to attend the tournament, he will ask the War Department to aid in its success and has sent Donovan’s letter to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-19

President Roosevelt informs Governor Curry he will look at Russell T. Hazzard’s case and has asked Secretary of War Luke E. Wright about it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-17

President Roosevelt agrees with Mornay Williams concerning the case of Lieutenant William S. Bowen and is commuting his punishment to a reduction in rank.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-11

Theodore Roosevelt knows that Edgar Alexander Mearns will have his travel accommodations made in advance, but reminds him to make plans for where he will stay on the steamer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-10

President Roosevelt shares editor of the Churchman Silas McBee’s interest in and puzzlement over the sermon of Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippines, which he analytically criticizes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-27

President Roosevelt tells Holmes Conrad that he had never heard of the matter prior to receiving his letter. Roosevelt notes that Luke E. Wright is now ambassador to Japan, and had nothing to do with the situation since he accepted the position. Roosevelt says he will forward Conrad’s concern to Secretary of War William H. Taft, and reiterates his lack of knowledge on the topic and apologizes if Conrad is disappointed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-19

Fred W. Carpenter forwards correspondence between Secretary of War William H. Taft and Governor Luke E. Wright about Russian warships at Manila to William Loeb for him to give to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-05

Fred W. Carpenter, assistant to Secretary of War Taft, encloses a telegram for President Roosevelt’s attention. The telegram is from Governor of the Philippines Luke E. Wright.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-17

Article defends President Roosevelt from attacks claiming he is against the 14th Amendment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-14

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss several published letters related to the 1904 Presidential election. He mentions a letter by Democratic candidate Alton B. Parker and suggests that it was influenced by Senator Arthur P. Gorman. Roosevelt also discusses letters written in his support by Luke E. Wright and Henry W. Taft regarding the Philippines and pensions, respectively.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-09-26

Governor Roosevelt writes his sister to ask if he may dine at her home with various people, including Senator Platt, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Luke E. Wright, and George Haven Putnam. Roosevelt assures his sister that he can just as easily take them to dine at the Club instead.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-04-14