me to leave him to his fate. and take care of myself. But I could not get the consent of my conscience to do that - my promise must be kept. and I toiled on until Jan 1897. then my sufferings and toil was over so far as he was concerned. and I was and am now glad that I never deserted my post. I am fifty-six years of age, no home. not a dollar of my own. and no hope for any thing better. unless I find some one able to help me. Our Senators and members of Congress are democrats. My dear Father voted for Gen. Grant and was to the day of his death a - republican. (also his two brothers). now am I not one of the fold? Father was an Union man Throughout the war, He was fifty six when the war broke out, was arrested Twice by The citizens of Charlottesville Va, for refusing to stand guard over Union prisoners of war. Talleysville, New Kent Co., Va. Talleysville New Kent Co. Va. March 18. 1901. Vice-President Roosevelt. Sir. I passed the Civil Service three times before you became G. S. G. I gained a higher per ct. than many who received appointments, They were widows and daughters of Union soldiers, I called on you. and stated my case you received me frankly and kindly, I said well I will keep on passing until I am appointed You replied. "That is the right spirit. I wish I could remove the obstacles out of you way". 8612Will Mr. Roosevelt plead for one, M.L.A. After I left your office I concluded it would be useless for me to undergo such heroic treatment for the fourth time. with no hope of success. now I come to you. (born under a lucky star) and ask you to appoint me to some position under the Government. whereby I may have food shelter and clothing and may no longer eat the food of dependance. I must must now tell you something of my private history My husband was one of [three?] brothers all given to intemperance (I [never?] had a brother) I supported my poor- unfortunate husband for twenty-two years. unaided . There was no one I could appeal to for aid. since his two brothers inherited too. the fearful propensity, no Mother or Father to even sympathize with me. My friends Tried to induce 8613him as a resident of Charlottesville forty-six years. All of my statements can be verified. If it is hard for a poor man to make both ends meet. what must it be for a woman. I lost my only child a son. and now I am no longer young. but when it comes to service. I can outshine many young Than myself. I have been taught in the school of adversity. My acquaintances have no idea of how much I have borne. God will not help me unless I try to help myself. May he make you the instrument in his hands to shed a ray of sunshine over my declining years. by permitting me to have food for mind and body. and be no longer dependant on those who are not able, though willing, to share with Their Little all, Any Thing that I can do I am willing to do, and will do it well. 8614My husband was the great nephew of Ex, President Tyler + I can give you the best of reference. as to my character. man of standing (but they are democrats) I am not a widow of the Civil War. or of the Spanish- American War. What am I. A woman without a country and a home. Will the Vice President remove These impediments from my way. I am a christian woman and can only show my- gratitude by prayers in your behalf. I submit my humble history to you. and beg you will excuse my importunities Respectfully yours, Mrs. M. Laucas AppersonOgdensbury N.Y. Mar. 18, 1901 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Vice Pres. of U.S. My dear Sir, Hardly know whether I ought to dare ask the Vice- President to the United States to condescend to hear me or not but Mr. Roosevelt, I am concerned in a public debate to be delivered before the people of Ogdensburg. The question is as follows: Resolved, that U.S. should construct, own and operate the Nicaragua canal I am leader for the negative. Will you please give me a point or two supporting that side? Of course you may take any view of the negative you choose, but I argue that we should have nothing to do with Nicaragua because Panama is preferable. Please answer as soon as possible because I need the material immediately. Sincerely Yours, Roscoe S. Armstrong 37 Patterson St. Ogdensbury N.Y.Colored Republican Organization ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 342 West Thirty-seventh Street Thomas R. Lightbourn, President E.C. Smith, Secretary F.H. Kelly, Treasurer William Vandyke, 1st Vice-President Leonard A. Fleming, 2d Vice-President EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Robt. J. Rhone F.H. Kelly W.T. Hooper E.C. Smith Leonard A. Fleming Melvin J. Chisum, Chairman Geo. M. Keith, Secretary Jordan Leftwich, Sergeant-at-Arms CAPTAINS William H. Trice W.T. Hooper Leonard A. Fleming James Jones William T. Jordan Simon King Frank A. Neal G.C. Kelly William Van Dyke James A. Norwood New York, March 18th, 1901 Wm. Loeb Jr., Esq. Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir. Yours of March 1st by direction of Colonel Roosevelt, was duly received, with enclosure, requesting me to write to Col. Roosevelt what it is I wish to see him about I will explain it in as few words as possible, I have tried through my Leader to secure a position in the U.S. Public Stores, or (Oaston?) House, as Porter or Laborer, he states it is impossible to secure a position for me, owing to having a family to support, and realizing the service I have rendered to my party I resorted to this means of intruding on Col. Roosevelt, by asking his aid in securing me a permanent position at the places mentioned. hence I thought if I could have had a few minutes interview it may have been possible to success, please find enclosed a [*8617*]reference from my Leader I trust you will excuse me for this continued liberty, but any thing done for me in the matter by Colonel Roosevelt will be duly appreciated by Your most obedient servant William T. Ash 334 West 37th St.Tuguegarac, Luson P.I. March 18th 1901. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Desiring to bring to your notice Mr. John Newton, Son of Captain John Newton 16th U.S. Infantry, I have the honor to state that he is very anxious for a commission in the Army and has enlisted in the 14th Infantry to accomplish his desires. He has been made a Corporal in his company "g" His Father Captain Newton is an officer of many years Service and wishes to see his Son comissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army and knowing your interest in the Army and your knowledge of its requirements among which are good young officers I venture to ask that you request the appointment of young Newton- and make happy the heart of his Father an old officer who will thus perpetuate his name on the register, and secure at the same time a young officer of value to the service. Capt. Newton was with us at Santiago in Hawkin's Brigade and bore well his share of the danger and toil of the entire Campaign and is I think entitled to the consideration he asks- Trusting that you may not feel that I am intrusive in this, I am, with great respect, Very Sincerely Yours, [?] [*Beck*] U.S. Army To the, Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President of the United States. Washington, D.C. 8618 [shorthand]beforehand to Mary A. Clancey 60 Beacon in case by any chance I am not in town when your note comes, & she will take charge of & feed you as Elijah did the Ravens. She has the key of the wine cellar! - Try the Graacher Himmelreich - a rather good Moselle I have just got Yours Sincerely W.S. Bigelow March 18, 1907 60 Beacon Street Dear Mr. Vice-President Allow me to write that again. I feel a peculiar sense of vastness in doing so. Dear V.P. It is so hard to get used to it. - As I was going to Please make my most respectuous hommages to the Vice-Presidentess. say, I note that you are billed to appear in this town at the Annual Benefit of the Market-mens' Benevolent Association or some such thing, & merely wish to remind you that if repose is what you want there is a 'umble but 'appy 'ome yawning for you here, where the women cease from troubling and the wicked are at rest, and the parlor girl is educated to say "Not at home" to stray visitors with a face that makes marble look like putty. --- Write a few days E.W. Bloomingdale [*PF*] Bloomingdale Bros. New York March 18th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- I am told to-day that you have been asked to attend the Dedication of the Country Sanatorium of the Montefiore Home at Bedford Station on May 30th next. I do not know whether you have been advised of the character and scope of the Institution. It is the first of its kind that has been established in this State. My brother conceived the general plan, and was, with Mr. Schiff, the founder of the Institution. It is very close to his heart as it is to mine. I believe that your presence at these Dedication Ceremonies will attract very wide attention among the friends and well wishers of the Institution, and make the occasion important, as it should be. I hope very much that you can control the other demands that will be made upon you for Memorial Day, and give the honor of your presence to the Montefiore Home. The regular train leaves Grand Central Depot at 9.10 A.M., arriving there an hour later. If this, however is not convenient, a special train can be arranged for to leave Grand Central Station one hour later. You can leave Bedford returning at either 1.20 or 3.18 P.M. Awaiting an early reply, which I hope will be favorable, and with assurances of sincere personal regard, I remain, Very truly yours, E.W. Bloomingdale [shorthand] [*8621*] [*804 37*] [*482.571 9*]New York Life Insurance Company John A. McCall, President. The oldest and largest international life insurance company in the world. Supervised by 82 Governments. Brooklyn Branch Office, 164-166 Montague Street. Franklin Trust Co. Bldg. Jasper Ewing Brady, Agency Director. Brooklyn, N.Y., Mar. 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- It has come to my knowledge that you are contemplating the taking out of insurance on your life, and I write to ask if you will not give me the privilege of presenting the claims of the Company. Your distinguished predecessor in the vice-presi- dent's chair, had a $50,000 policy, and the President, Hon. Wm. McKinley, has at present a similar policy in the Company. My long service in the Army, and my knowledge of National Guard affairs, as well as my service as censor at Tampa, where I knew you personally I hope will recall me to your mind favorably. I should be pleased to call upon you any time you may designate, either in New York, Washington or at your home at Oyster Bay. Believe me, Yours respectfully, [signed] Jasper Ewing Brady Agency Director. [8622]Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President, United States of America Washington D.C. Dear Col; On Thursday Evening, April 11, 1901, the "Republican Rough Riders Club" will throw open their headquarters at "Madison Hall," for a grand celebration, to which we courteously and cordially invite you to be present and accept carte-blanche hospitalities. An early answer will enable us to complete the arrangements for receiving. Please consider your hands warmly pressed by the "boys" With distinguished consideration I have the honor to be Your Able Servant Dr. James D. Bragg 80-5th Ave[shorthand]GEORGE W. BRUSH, COMMANDER, JOHNSTON BUILDING, BROOKLYN. RESIDENCE, 2 SPENCER PLACE, BROOKLYN. WM. J. HARDING, ADJUTANT, JOHNSTON BUILDING. J.H. WHITTAKER, QUARTERMASTER, JOHNSTON BUILDING. HEADQUARTERS U. S. Grant POST NO. 327. DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, Johnston Building, Nevins Street and Flatbush Avenue. Brooklyn, March 18th 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir. Your letter reached me last Thursday, of course, I understood that the appointment of Sauger as Ass't Secretary of War settled any further appointments, - as far as New York is concerned, and I am more than glad so good a man is appointed to that place, but, in your letter you closed by saying, " I should like greatly to have a chance of seeing you in person as soon as possible". In view of this, and because I wanted to see you about another matter, not personal, but relating to U. S. Grant Post. I telegraphed you at Oyster Bay asking where and when I could see you, but no reply has been received to the telegram. Can you arrange to see me on this latter matter? If so I will come to Oyster Bay any time convenient for you. Very Sincerely Yours Geo. T. Brush M.D. [shorthand] [*8624*][Picture caption: ABE LINCOLN STUDYING BY THE CABIN FIRE] BEREA COLLEGE IN LINCOLN'S STATE- FOR LINCOLN'S PEOPLE. Berea, Ky., Effacing Sectional Lines- 740 Students from 22 States. A College Settlement - unsectarian - a body of college students from good Kentucky families, and from the North, with Normal and Industrial work which reaches all classes Location and management bring a student's expenses within $100 a year. Rev. Wm. G. Frost, Ph. D., President T. J. Osborne, Treas. and Secretary Trustees' Committee on Finance. Edwin R. Stearns, Wyoming, O. Hon. Guy Ward Mallon, Cincinnati, O. Hon. Curtis F. Burnam Richmond, KY. David B. Gamble, Cincinnati, O. Jas. W. Bullock, Cincinnati, O. Hon. Addison Ballard, Chicago, Ill. Rev. Wm. E. Barton, D. D., Oak Park, Ill. J. Cleveland Cady, New York, N.Y. Rev. Gideon Burgess, Pastor of the College Church/ Berea, KY. March 18, 1901. Vice - President Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C., Dear Sir:-- Your endorsement of Berea College when we were raising our endowment in 1897 makes me bold to come to you just now that I need your endorsement. The college got its endowment but the increasing work and opportunity make constantly larger demands upon us. We are pushing educational extension work far into the mountains for six months of the year. We believe we held the key to the coming Republican Kentucky. Among our 750 students this winter 400 at least were from Republican families of the Mountains. Would you kindly give me a personal note of endorsement of the work here. I am a cousin of Sen- ator Nelson W. Aldrich of R.I. where I go directly after Easter to solicit funds to help our budget. Sincerely yours, [signed] Gideon A. Burgess. [shorthand] [8625]Atlantic City NJ March 18th 1901 Mr. Roosevelt Der Sir - If it is not to much trouble would you please send me the names and address of a few ranch owners. The reason why I ask you is because I read your account of2 the hunting trip and I thought you may know a few ranch owners if so would you please let me know. Yours truly H.C. Bush No 6 S. Del Ave. [*8627*]P2 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR CENSUS OFFICE WASHINGTON D.C. March 18, 1901 My dear President Roosevelt: I showed your letter to Mr. Merriam this morning and was met with the reply that only in case of rare merit would promotions be made. I started in at this office with the firm resolve to make a good record for myself to merit and hold your approval. I showed a real interest in the work and treated those above me with respect - which at least 2 could not feel, and was met with a contemptuous half boyish treatment which made me feel so ashamed that I lost all heart in the matter and all confidence in the future. I know you will strongly disaprove this treatment, but it is the truth and you had better know it. I see the effect of influence here daily. The four leading men in my Division are all Bowdoin College men - put in by the Chief of the Division also a Bowdoin man - I might work ever so hard and not a ghost of a show should I stand I was very confident that you would raise me to a much higher position on your elevation to the [*8628*] Vice Presidency, and I carried my head very high for I felt truly proud of you and of being your class-mate and if these fellows here get the idea that you take little of no interest in me they will shift me around from Division to Division and make my life a burden to me - I speak from bitter experience. Gov Merriam spoke of getting a note from you and applying for the first vacant Consulship but that is a sample of the boyish way in which I have been treated. I have the utmost confidence respect and esteem for you, and I would not for one moment hesitate to give up my life for you if called upon to do it and this comes from the heart - and I should consider it an honor to give up my life for you - and I say this without the slightest hope or knowledge as to whether you will in the future lift a finger to advance me. I am perfectly well aware that you could either make or break me by a wave of your hand - I am daily losing confidence and self respect - and I fear of dismissal - and this must coon break me down - I did look ahead to saving up enough money to buy me a farm: but this hope is now gone. I remain as ever Devotedly, C H Chapman625 Grand Ave Chicago - Mar 8 1901 Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sr Commande: I am of the vintage of '61 - am of English birth but came to America in 1854, and served in the Army from the first to the last. Our last engagement was at Spanish Fort and Blakely under Gen. E.R.S. Canby by land and Farrigut by sea. I am retired now on half pay (pension) at 8.50 per mo., - not very much for a [???n] stroke and thru wounds, but I cannot explain why, only my witnesses are dead and my word is not good. My politics were changed in 1864 while at the front when I voted for honest old Abe and have been voting for and singing for [*8629*]2 the straight Republican ticket ever since, including McKinley & Roosevelt in 1900. I was in the Indian war also and for signal service at Birch Coolie, 16 miles from Fort Ridgely in rescuing 300 women & children from the hostile Sioux my name with 150 others is engram on a granite shaft 75 feet in hight erected by the Govt at Morton Minn. in Commemoration of the event. I am now what is termed "an old soldier" and poor at that. I have this book and my Sioux War book for sale. I can sit at my desk but cannot work, so send them out to whom I will and trust to the recipient for the [*8630*] 3 return of the money $1.00 My Sioux War Edition is exhausted. That is a book 375 pages, 60 illustrations and sells for $1.50 - I am not ambitious to get rich but to live independent of relatives, the Soldiers Home or the poor house. I am dear sir, Yours truly A.P. Connolly [*8631*] GRANT MONUMENT ASSOCIATION OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT NO. 1 BROADWAY Gen. Horace Porter, President. Elihu Root, Gen. Grenville M. Dodge, Vice-Presidents. Frederick D. Tappen, Treasurer. Henry W. Hayden, Secretary. NEW YORK, Mch 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir: The Grant Monument Association holds its annual banquet on April 27th in honor of the birthday of General Grant, and on behalf of the Association I extend to you a cordial invitation to be with us on that occasion as our guest. I enclose you a notice of the dinner, also a complimentary invitation, and trust that your engagements will be such that you can be here and enjoy the dinner with us. The Committee would also be very much pleased if you would speak to some toast, the sentiment of which you can suggest yourself. Our dinner is generally a large one, is held at the Waldorf-Astoria, and this year we expect to have among the speakers Senator Allison, Representative Landis, Clark Howell of Georgia and Senator Chandler of New Hampshere. It is not necessary for me to say that it will be a great personal favor to me if you will accept, and at your earliest convenience send me the sentiment you elect to speak to. Very truly yours, Grenville M. Dodge [* shorthand notes*] [*8632*]March 18, 1901 N.Y. City To Mr. Roosevelt Dear Sir. I wish you would please send the cerifacate [sic] that I send you to Mr. Filphin I send it to you while you were Governor as I would like my case to go on now and you will oblige a poor widow woman as I was before the police justice about it and he said that my case ought to go on [*8633*] I remain Yours Ever Mrs. Dugan 109 East 120 St. N.Y.C. please answer [*8634*] #68 West 102nd Street New York City March 18th 1901 Hon. Theodore Rosevelt Vice President Dear Sir I have thought for years of trying to get the back pay coming to 1st Lieut Parker B Dunn. he was discharged from the 25th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers on April 1st 1864 for Physical Disability, but we never once thought of a Pension until a friend came to visit us and asked why we had not applied for a Pension. it was I believe in 1887 that he went to the Examining Surgeon in St Louis. and as soon as the Surgeon made the examination he asked, Why have you not made application for a Pension before this, as you will have considerable trouble in getting your back Pension. we wrote to a Lawyer (a friend 8635 of ours) in La Crosse Wisconsin (where welived during the war) a Mr Gilbert M. Woodward, and he said we would have to get a Bill through Congress allowing it to be paid. I thought perhaps I might ask you, as I someway feel acquainted with you. I know all the Rosevelts in La Crosse, then we lived at Mill Neck Long Island opposite Mrs George Kluns for seven years and often saw you on the train Now I am fully aware this is a very bold thing to do, and hope you will kindly pardon me, but would it be asking too much of you to let me know how to make the application and greatly oblige Yours Very Sincerely Clarinda Dunn (Mrs Parker C. Dunn) [*8636*][*PF*] HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON. Warrensburg, N. Y., Mch. 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Governor:- I do not know as your attention has been called to the apportionment bill at Albany. The bill was introduced by Senator Raynes and puts Littauer, Sterwart and myself in one district. Mr. Littauer is very anxious to have his district remain as it is. Governor Odell, I think, would like to please him, but it is up to Senator Platt and I wish you would see the Senator and see if he will not consent to leave Littauer's district as it is. I do not think there will be any trouble in arranging the districts so they will all be republican by leaving it this way. It seems to bad to upset all the political relations that now exist so harmoniously, which the proposed bill does. Hoping that you can and will do something in the matter, I remain, Yours respectfully, L. W. Emerson [*Shorthand*]SATISFACTORY TERMS Will be made with Societies and Lecture Committees for the following Illustrated Entertainments. 168 W. BROOKLINE STREET, BOSTON, MASS. JOHN WILDER FAIRBANK, Member of the "Order of the Founders and Patriots of America"; "Mass. Society Sons of the American Revolution"'; "N.E. Historic- Genealogical Society. HISTORICAL ART LECTURER. EXPERT GENEALOGIST. . . . TRAVEL TALKS AND HISTORICAL LECTURE. The Land of Nightless Day: (New, Summer 1900.) An enchanting, personally conducted trip, thro' the Canadian Rockies, amidst the grandest works of Nature, among the Thousand Islands of the Alexandrian Archipelago to the Yukon Gold Fields and the Arctic Circle. A 12,000 miles trip, "swinging round the circle." 275 brilliant views. Coaching and Camping in the Yellowstone: One hundred beautifully colored views. Wonders and Beauties in the Land We Love: (a) Thro' the Garden of the Gods; (b) The Golden Gate; (c) Comet Seeking on Mt. Lowe. 150 views. The Ride that Saved an Empire: How "Whitman's Ride" saved the great North West for the Flag and the Cross. 115 views. (Given 125 times.) PICTURE STORIES. "Ben-Hur," a Tale of The Christ: Delineated from Gen'l Lew Wallace's famous book, in picture, song and story. 125 elegant views. Interspersed with illustrated songs. (Given 200 times.) "In His Steps." Dr. Charles M. Sheldon's celebrated book. A popular, thrilling and interesting story, illustrated with 48 beautifully colored slides, 3 illustrated songs. (This set with reading can be rented.) "Songs of Deliverance," or "Hymns that have helped: Especially adapted for Sunday. If in the evening, to be illustrated. TISSOT PAINTINGS. Early Ministry of the Master. Illustrated with 30 beautiful colored slides from the celebrated paintings, together with appropriate Illuminated songs. (Especially adapted for Sunday evenings.) March 18th, 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir:- I am in receipt of your response to mine. I do not write now, to take your valued time in replying to me, only, that you may have these things in mind, if the occasion comes, and if you should revise any books or speak as you doubtless will, often, on the great North West. What you have believed and said as to Dr. Marcus Whitman is correct. There has always been an element that has wanted to keep from him the honor, or any share of it, in the saving of "Oregon" - They say, that he did not come east for political purposes, that it was simply a missionary trip to Boston. If that was [*8638*] so, what was he doing in Washington, hundreds ofmiles out of his journey. Would any sane man have perilled his life, left loved wife, to come to Boston just for a missionary talk? It is absurd to think of. They said, in the first place that he didn't go to Washington, but they had to take that back. Mr. Bourne says now, in reply to mine, 1st, That we were in no danger of losing the Oregon County, 2d, that Dr. Whitman had no influence in W. at all. You know, as well as I, that notwithstanding the strenous efforts of Benton & Linn, that we were in danger through Tyler & Webster of losing a good share of it. I've been going thro' Benton's "30 Years" carefully to find what he was thinking about as he was narrating. I want to know whats between the lines. A man writes you know guardedly. I've been deeply interested in your Benton. You have sized him up pretty well. I found at last in Bentons book, just what I want. I knew it must be there, for Benton treated people pretty fair. Benton said, "A colony was planted - had planted itself - and did not intend to retire from its position - and did not. It remained and grew; and that colony of self-JOHN WILDER FAIRBANK, Member of the "Order of the Founders and Patriots of America" ; "Mass. Society Sons of the American Revolution" ; "N. E. Historic- Genealogical Society. HISTORICAL ART LECTURER. EXPERT GENEALOGIST. . . . TRAVEL, TALKS AND HISTORICAL LECTURE. The Land of Nightless Day; (New, Summer 1900.) An enchanting, personally conducted trip, thro' the Canadian Rockies, admist the grandest works of Nature, among the Thousand Islands of the Alexandrian Archipelago to the Yukon Gold Fields and the Arctic Circle. A 12,000 miles trip, "swinging round the circle." 175 brilliant views. Coaching and Camping in the Yellowstone: One hundred beautifully colored views. Wanders and Beauties in the Land We Love: (a) Thro' the Garden of the Gods ; (b) The Golden Gate ; (c) Comet Seeking on Mr. Lowe. 150 views. The Ride that Saved an Empire: How "Whitman's Ride" saved the great North West for the Flag and the Cross. 115 views. (Given 125 times.) PICTURE STORIES. "Ben-Hur," a Tale of the Christ: Delineated from Gen'l Lew Wallace's famous book, in picture, song and story. 125 elegant views. Interspersed with illustrated songs. (Given 250 times.) "In His Steps." Dr. Charles M. Sheldon's celebrated book. A popular, thrilling and interesting story, illustrated with 48 beautifully colored slides, 3 illustrated songs. (This set with reading can be rented.) "Songs of Deliverance," or "Hymns that have helped: Especially adapted for Sunday. If in the evening, to be illustrated. TISSOT PAINTINGS. Early Ministry of the Master. Illustrated with 30 beautiful colored slides from the celebrated paintings, together with appropriate illuminated songs. (Especially adapted for Sunday evenings.) SATISFACTORY TERMS Will be made with Societies and Lecture Committees for the following Illustrated Entertainments. 168 W. BROOKLINE STREET, BOSTON, MASS. .... 1901 impulsion, with out the aid of government, and in spite of all its blunders saved the territory of Oregon to the United States; one of many events which show how little the wisdom of government had to do with great events which fix the fate of countries." That Whitman had some little influence in W. is shown by his letter to Sec'y of War Porter, now on file in Washington, written at the Secy's request. I think it is the meanest kind of a mean thing to strike a man after he's been gone these 50 years, after he had done such a brave deed, after he had given his life for his [*8639*] country. I know all about the matter,I've been about everywhere out in the far west, lived in Seattle ten years, and hope sometime to have the pleasure (and profit to me) of talking over our western country with you. As I said, I don't want to take your time, but if there would be historians write you or see you, you may be able to get at the [Aninus?] of their attacks. Wishing you best of success (and of course you'll have it). I remain, Yours Sincerely John W. FairbankOFFICE OF N. P. Refrigerator Car Co. [*P F*] MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA, Mch 18th, 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Washington D.C. My dear Mr Roosevelt I have to thank you for your letter of the 9th inst. I feel that I owe you an apology for my former letter; and shall try to explain the motive which caused it to be written. W.P. Moffet of Bismarck, I have known for the 16 years last past, His character is beyond reproach. Mr. Moffet is editor of the Settler a newspaper published at Bismarck N.D. and while he is a republican, he has never been in harmony with what is known as the McKenzie Tuttle, McGillivay Gang. [*8640*]OFFICE OF 2 N. P. Refrigerator Car Co. MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA. ..................................., 190 At the outbreak of the late war Mr. Moffet being Captain of Co. "A" 1" North Dakota, left his business and family and went with his company to Manilla. His services there I understand were most creditable. He is now an applicant for a commission in the Army, & his credentials are on file at the War Department. Every office given out in North Dakota, has to be paid for in money or its equivalent. That is if Hansborough OK is necessary for before H will recommend he must have the approval of one R. M. Tuttle of the Mandau Pioneer, an Englishman, and one A. C. McGillivay Register U.S. Land office at Bismarck a canosioer. The least I can say about these men [*8641*]OFFICE OF H. P. Refrigerator Car Co. 3 MENDORA, NORTH DAKOTA. , 190 is that I thank all the Gods, they were not born under the American Flag. These things offered to recommend Mr. Moffet provided he would sell them his paper, this he agreed to do for a certain price. Then they sent one of their tools to him, who offered $1.300. less, this Moffet could not in honor take, as he tells me, it would be like giving so much black mail. He is satisfied that if the president once saw his endorsement he would have the appointment. It appears to me a disgrace to our president, a disgrace to our manhood to think and know that things have come to such a pass in north Dakota, that an American citizen, native born cannot get [*8642*]4 OFFICE OF N. P. Refrigerator Car Co. MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA, ............., 190 an appointment in the Army with out paying black mail to two foreighn Blackguards. This letter is true, and I would not care one cent if Hansborough saw it or if it was Published. I fully understand the delicacy of your place and apologize for my former letter. I am sending you today under separate cover an article I wrote during the last campaign, and I can assure you, no one dare arrest me for like. You know we were all pleased with your election, and believe me, we all love you, not as V. P. but as Theodore Roosevelt the Man. Sincerely Yours James W. Faley 8643[shorthand]Room 600, Bennett Building, New York, March 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- The Pan-American Exposition has designated August the 26th as Municipal Day, and has placed in my charge the preparation of the program, selection of the speakers and to arrange for such other matter as will make the day a success. I desire to have you offer to me any suggestions that will aid in forming an interesting program. Owing to the fact that we only have one day, I am desirous of having it spent in the most interesting manner. Trusting to hear from you with any suggestions you care to offer, I beg to remain, Yours very respectfully, B. F. Gilkison [shorthand] [*8644*]THE HALL & GRANT CONSTRUCTION CO. 140 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 3200 JOHN. March 18th, 1901. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir:- Are you contemplating any additions or alterations to your city or country house? Knowing the importance of this class of the contracting business, we have established a special department for taking entire charge, including design and erection, and as we personally supervise all our work, you are assured of getting the very best results. Our lines of work in this special department are: Building in all its branches, including houses, barns fences, etc., Isolated electric light plants, Forced or gravity water supply, Private telephones, Electric signal or call bells, Painting houses, cottages, etc., Carpentering, Plumbing. [*8645*] We have a complete staff of engineers, designers and experts and are prepared to make you plans and estimates, and will be very glad to call on you to discuss nay work that you may have in view. Very respectfully, W. W. Grant Vice-President. [*8646*][Shorthand] Gallup. New-Mexico Mar. 18-1901 Vice-President. Roosevelt. United. States senate. Washington. D. C. Dear sir, Pardon me for the Liberty I take in addressing you. Harry H. G. Kislingbury is an applicant for Lieutenants commission in Regular army. he is Eldest son of Lieutenant. Fred. F. Kislingbury who served in union army. & Later was 1st Lieutenant. 11th U. S. Infantry was a member of the ill fated Greely expedition & died of starvation. In the arctic in June 1884 Leaving four sons orphans. his Eldest son & applicant for commission. attended Michigan Military academy for three years U. S. Naval academy at Annapolis- for two years & can pass examination I believe with credit. he has held [*8647*] commission in Arizona militiaas Captain. & is up to date in Military tactics. Captain Green & I have known him for years. to be a sober honest industrious young man who would serve with credit in any Regiment to which he may be attached. he would have been. with your famious Regiment had he not been in Old- Mexico. at the time, My Husband Left here with recruits = he would have followed to Tampa. Florida but Lieut. Green wrote that those Left in Tampa. would never see active service. & advised Mr- Kislingbury, who was anxious onely to enlist. to see active service. If there will be any appointments made from civil Life = or at Large. I trust, Mr. Kislingburys application may be favorable considered. I feel that at this time. the Government can show its appreciation of services of Lieut Kislingbury for his Long service to his country & his suffering & tragic death, President. Garfields farewell to Lieut. Kislingbury was - we will take care of your boys - but death claimed the Loved ones. & Lieut Kislingburys sons. have never received any Recognition from this Government. If you will kindly render assistance in this matter it will be a .Personal favor to Capt Green & I. Mr Kislingburys application is in hands of Rep= J.B. Corliss together with recomends from Senitor Chandler. & many others. trusting this may receive due consideration & thanking you for past Favors I remain Respectfully Mrs. Capt. John. W. Green Gallup New Mexico [*8648*]C.G. Gunthers Sons Furriers (Estabd AD 1820) No. 184 Fifth Avenue New York March 18th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Dear Sir:- Your favor 16th. inst is at hand. Will forward 17 Skulls and 2 largest Lynx skins to C. Hart Merriam, Dept. of Agriculture, Washington D.C. Will notify you when they arrive and also when forwarded. Very respectfully yours, CG Gunther's Sons Per deL. [*8649*][shorthand] ROBT. P. HAINS. LATE PRINCIPAL EXAMINER U. S. PATENT OFFICE, Patents and Patent Causes, McGILL BUILDING Washington D. C. Mar. 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: In the interest of the Public Service it may not be amiss for me to recall to your mind the name of Thomas G. Steward, for many years the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examination for the Patent Office and now a member of the Board of Examiners-in-Chief. The present Commissioner of Patents, Chas. H. Duell of New York, has tendered his resignation, and as a practitioner in the special branch of Patent Law, I voice the wishes of all when I express a desire to see a competent and well equipped man assume the office of Commissioner of Patents. Your past knowledge of Mr. Steward will be sufficient to convince you of his legal attainment, thorough acquaintance with the Patent Office, its method and practice, but I would recall his progress upward to show an example of the triumph of merit. Mr. Steward entered the Patent Office as a Fourth Assistant Examiner more than fifteen years ago and passed upward by promotion as the result of competitive as the result of competitive examinations until he made Principal Examiner and afterwards a member of the Board of Examiners-in-Chief. His special fitness from the standpoint of merit and knowledge of the law prompt me to mention his name to you for the purpose of placing it before the President for promotion to the Commissionership of Patents, should you be free to act in his behalf. Mr. Steward is not urging himself, though he would accept this 8650ROBT. P. HAINS. LATE PRINCIPAL EXAMINER U. S. PATENT OFFICE, Patents and Patent Causes, McGILL BUILDING. Washington, D. C. 2. place if put at his disposal. He would probably have called upon you with this expression of his attitude when he was at the home of his mother in Huntington, Long Island, but felt disinclined to disturb you at this time. Very truly yours, [signed] Robt. P. Hains. [8651]19 Maple Street Nashville Tennessee March 18, 1901 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. Dear Sir:- It gives me very great pleasure to notify you of your election to honorary membership in the Agatherdam Literary Society & the University of Nashville Peabody Normal College. Very respectfully S.W. Hixon, Sec. HOTEL BADGER. J. BADGER, Proprietor. RATES $2.00 PER DAY. STEAM HEAT. ACETYLENE LIGHT, 'BUS TO AND FROM TRAINS. GUTHRHIE CENTER, IOWA. Mch 18" 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir: Being enthused by the sentiment expressed in your inaugural address, my enthusiasm being akin to that which we are told the sinner experiences when he has been converted in a Methodist revival, I feel it my duty and pleasure to write you stating that I attended the grand rally at Waterloo Iowa, last fall during the campaign, at the time you addressed the citizens, a firm believer in populistic ideas, and came away converted, or reclaimed into the Republican fold, through your personality, and words spoken, and my enthusiasm [*8653*]HOTEL BADGER. J. BADGER, Proprietor. RATES $2.00 PER DAY. STEAM HEAT. ACETYLENE LIGHT, 'BUS TO AND FROM TRAINS. GUTHRHIE CENTER, IOWA._____190__ has not abated; It seems I can read between the lines of your inaugural address, and a far deeper meaning is observed than the words uttered would seem to imply, A sincere desire for the betterment of the human family, a new order of things tending to build up the poor and downtrodden peoples. Pardon me for these statements, I have been compelled to make them because of some power over which I have no control. Although I am only a poor agent, and no prophet, I feel what I say, and my opinion is confirmed by those I meet and talk concerning yourself and the manner in which [*8654*]HOTEL BADGER. J. BADGER, Proprietor. RATES $2.00 PER DAY. STEAM HEAT. ACETYLENE LIGHT, 'BUS TO AND FROM TRAINS. GUTHRHIE CENTER, IOWA._____190__ you treat questions of our national government. My wish is that your term of office may be pleasant, that your cup may run over with joy because you have done your duty, which you ever do, and by so doing I shall be able to address you in 1904 as the highest executive of our great nation, is the wish of your humble supporter Very Respectfully P.R. Jerabill [Jerabill?] 1165-W-12-St Des Moines Ia. [*8655*]G.L. Jones 35 WEST 30th STREET NEW YORK, March 18, 1901 Dear Col. Roosevelt:- Your esteemed favor at hand. I will carry out your suggestion and bring the matter before Secretary Root's attention as early as I can. Yours truly, Oliver L. Jones 8656HORATIO C. KING, COUNSELOR AT LAW, GERMANIA SAVINGS BANK BUILDING, 375 FULTON STREET. TELEPHONE No.-1513 MAIN. BROOKLYN BOROUGH, N. Y. City, March 18, 1901. Re Army of Potomac Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. N. Y. My dear Colonel:- Is your way clear now to accept our invitation? If you want to talk the matter over, I will meet you in New York, or run down to Oyster Bay- a famous town which in all my travels I have never visited. I have mentioned your name to many of our members whom I have met and are all delighted. Sincerely yours, Horatio C. King [shorthand] 8657CHARLESTON, S. C. OCEAN HOUSE LONG BRANCH, N. J. W. IRVING DAVIDS Mch 18, 1901, Hon. T. E. Roosevelt V. P. Washington. Dear Sir, As a Trustee of the Chautauqua Assembly of N. J. I write you concerning a Mr. A. Lincoln who I understand was your Sec when Gov of N. Y. There has been some special legislation in the interest of Chautauqua & we want some good competent man for Counsel who is familliar with [*8658*] the Laws of N. J.CHARLESTON, S. C. OCEAN HOUSE LONG BRANCH, N. J. W. IRVING DAVIDS (2) concerning such assemblys or corporations Mr. L. name has been suggested as one who would be posted on the Laws of the State concerning such Institutions. I write you to ask your advice. I have not seen Mr. L. Please give me his address when you write. Your letter will be in confidence. Very truly, Julius Ring MD [*8659*]The Republican Union 28th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT NEW YORK COUNTY NEW CLUB HOUSE, 165 E. 81st St. WILLIAM C. HECHT, President. CARL T. SCHMITT, Secretary. HEADQUARTERS Republican District Committee 28th Assembly District 8660 [3-18-01] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Entertainment & Reception of The Republican Union, 28th Assembly District, at the Lexington Opera House. (Terrace Garden,) East 58th Street, bet. 3rd & Lexington Aves. Monday Night, March 18th, 1901, Vaudeville, 8 o'clock sharp. Dancing 11 o'clock. Trusting you will honor us, with your presence on this occasion, we remain, Respectfully yours, The Republican District Committee. 28th Assembly District. PATRONS: ISAAC ARTHUR LEVY, JOHN H. GUNNER, SECRETARY, CHAIRMAN. [*8661*]John D. Long, Secretary [*P7*] G NAVY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON Mar. 18, 1901 Dear. Mr. Vice-President: I have your letter. I shall take pleasure in telling Mrs. Long that you intended to call upon her and also about the mistake as to the Cairo. I shall also take pleasure in telling the Secretary of the Treasury that his greatness so overshadows all the rest of the Cabinet that it is taken for granted that wherever he goes they follow him. We still hold out at the Portland, and whether there or at the Cairo or Hingham or on the farm at Buckfield, Maine, or at Colorado Springs, the latch string is always out to you. If you miss it we shall still know that you would pull it if you could. Seriously, however, we know how busy you have been, and it is a matter of wonder that you are able to attend to so many details with all the burdens on your back. I think there is no use for your doing anything more to get an appointment at large to Annapolis. The President has already made his appointments of principals and alternates, and even of those who shall go in if principal and alternate fail. Very truly yours, John D. Long Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York [*8662*] [*2*] MILITARY ATHLETIC LEAGUE Office of the President 120 Broadway New York, March 18th, 1901. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Colonel: Yours of 16th received. Thank you very much. Colonel Treadwell will call for you at 422 Madison Avenue, Monday evening March 25th, at 8.30 0'clock. We are much gratified at your acceptance. Military conditions have compelled the 8663Government to order away many of the troops assigned to take part in the Tournament, and in the midst of our vexations, it is very satisfactory to find that we are not going to be disappointed in this matter, and that Colonel Roosevelt will be with us. Very Sincerely, C. H. Luscomb Colonel N.G. N.Y. President M.A.L. [*8664*]Dubuque Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, Dubuque, Iowa. 18. March. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice president. U.S. Washington D.C. My Dear Sir:- Will you kindly contribute to, for the Masonic Library of this city, your pen tracks? We would like to have a sentiment from you I suggest this-- "What were your feelings when you saw Victory at San Juan Hill?" I sincerely hope you will honor us, and kindly[?} oblige Yours truly O.S, Mahon 8665his children. Oh if you see all around you every day as I do the men who promis to love cherrish & protect, before the Alter of weedlock, and who so soon forget and leave that dear one with struggling little ones, and a heart broken and crushed within her, is it any wonder so many [commit suicide and] die in despair? how I wish there could be a law and money for the wife provided her to compell the father of her children to support them at least. My heart goes out in pitiy for the ones who suffer, now [*8667*] [March 18, 1901] Mrs A H Moses Pueblo Colo Vic President Roosvelt Washington D.C. Dear Sir I have read so much of you this last month that I must beg a small part of your time, and ask you if in the next four years you will use all your energy toward the formation of a united States law by which men who leave thair wife & children upon the world without a dollar or make no provisions for them whatever should be compelled by law to provide for [*8666*]and he felt so badly, for my daughter. She was going to fit her self for a teacher of language. now she is a grade teacher, struggling to earn a honest living our boy was onely twelve years old when his father left us. he poor child, had to carrie papers and do any thing he could to help us get a living. he is at present an office boy, in one of the railroads in the city, has not had a chance to go to school, his father by leaving home has deprived his son of an education and thereby done him a great injury. My husband when he [*8669*] by telling you my own experience you will better understand, four years agoe last July, my husband left his home and went to live with a creature who had enticed him from this family, at the time he left us, I was sick with nervous prostation and unable to help myself at all. we had ben married, twenty five years, and have two daughters and one son. one daughter was in the colorado Springs collage. had just entered that year he left us. Professor Salocum knows the facts [aff] [*8668*]without money. his name is Hirman J Jacobs and you can readly see why I could not get Justice without money. now my Husband is in the employ of the government overseer of a correll of horses & mules at Seattle gets a high salary, and we are struggling along. what I want you to try and urge some way by which poor women can apply and compell the father of their children to suport the children until they are able to care for then selves. my own experience has opened 8671 left home, went out to Seattle Washington and last march, so now I am informed applied there for a divorce but never had any papers served on me told a falsehood or in other words a lie, swore to a lie and secured a divorce, and had a cermony performed wich he calls married to that creature he had ben living with. he has not supported his children or myself. I herd of it through a paper, and tried to have a lawyer in Seattle annul the divorce but he could not do it 8670 since he left homemy eyes to the way which men can throw of the resposibility of their famileys. it is a great shaddow to America read those clippings and do not show this, and I myself will never speake of writing you to any one, here, and help other poor women in the same place as myself. respectfully Mrs A.H. Moses 322 Broadway Pueblo Colorado March eighteenth 1901 8672[For 2 enc see 3-18-01 3-18-01] Personal.WM. D. MURPHY, 2 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. March 18 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Oyster Bay L.I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt The two clippings enclosed may be of some interest to you in connection with our recent talk in Washington. The article relating to your "departure" is a personal tribute from our good friend Atkins, while the second enclosure is a brief sketch of his personality and career. With best wishes for you all the time. I remain, Sincerely Yours. WM D Murphy. [shorthand] [*8673*][For 2 enc see 3-18-01 3-18-01] Watertown NY March 18. 1901 Hon Theo Rosevelt Washington DC Dr Sir I enclose some clippings from the Norwalk Conn Papers which I want you to read as they are the doings of my sister whom I am proud of. We have no Democrats in our Family 8674I was Born in Connecticut but I am happy to say - I had the honor of voting for you for Govenor also for Vice President I am one of Republican Workers in this City and I am in hopes in the next Presidential year to have the honor to Vote for you as a Presidential Canidate Wishing you success and Prosperity. I am Respt W. R. Nash 49 Main St. Watertown Jeff County NY [*8675*]James E. Ament, President. Northwestern Territorial Normal School. Alva, Oklahoma, March 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Col.:-- Besides transmitting enclosures, I desire to acknowledge receipt of your personal letter to me under date of the 11th inst. and your commendatory letter to the Honorable Secretary of War in my behalf. No matter whether or not I receive the commission, the letter will be kept as heirloom in my family; and four years hence, undoubtedly, it will become a friendly and personal letter from the President of the United States. I am, indeed, highly honored for which I am exceedingly grateful. Very respectfully and sincerely yours, Orlando G. Palmer [shorthand] 8676James E. Ament, President. Northwestern Territorial Normal School. Alva, Oklahoma, March 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My Dear Colonel:-- In re Orlando G. Palmer's application for appointment as Lieutenant, United States Army. To-day I received a letter from Lt. Henry K. Love, 32d U. S. V., Philippine Island. In reply to one of mine dated Nov. 30, 1900. At my request he writes you. I attach his enclosures, which, togather with your endorsement--if any you care to make--I believe, had better be filed with my application. Very respectfully submitted, Orlando G. Palmer. [*8677*]R-W Navy Department, Library and Naval War Records, Washington, D. C., March 18, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- This office is desirous of obtaining the address of the widow or other legal heir of Capt. J.D.Bulloch, of Liverpool. I have an impression that Cpt. Bullock was a relative of yours and that you will most likely know the proper person for us to write with reference to the distribution of his set of Naval War Records. I desire to take this opportunity to express my personal congratulations on your election to the Vice Presidency and to say that I, in common with others in the office, recollect with pleasure, your administration here. Very sincerely yours, E. K. Rawson Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. [*8678*][shorthand notes in upper left hand corner]2 So the Democrats Elected Roosevelt, His friends were demoralized. the Bigades were crowding in a disorderlie mob to the rear, when at Cooper Union. He said to himself I must have help, and here it is in the Blue coats of the Brave Irish Policemen of New York, you are good men and do your Duty so far as you can, then the dash on the cab, down the Bowery, never forget this part of your life, and write about it, it will keep you in touch with a Reserve force able to rout your Enemies [*8680*] [*inserted at top of page is a news clipping which reads as follows*] The hero of to-day has no title deed for to-morrow. Roosevelt is bound to sink into obscurity in the Vice-Presidency. He has not the talent or the facilities for performing the only function through which a Vice-President can nowadays keep in touch with the powers that be, the function so ably discharged by Hobart-acting as go-between for the President in his manipulations of the Senate. Mr. McKinley does not like him. The money power does not trust him. He has no skill at practical politics. [*8683*] 1 Lake view New Jersey March 18th 1901. To the vice President. of U.S. you will remember, it was genl Rawson of the Iron Brigade 5th Army Corps, who suggested to you the Bowery campaighn in New york. and to cheer you when all Seemed Lost. told of Sheridan at Dinwidy Court-House, If you read carefuly as I sometimes think you do, you will see it was. Genl J, K, Warren and the Boys of the 5th corps army at Will, quick time march; that saved Sheridan. [*8679*]2 So the Democrats Elected Roosevelt, His friends were Demoralized the Bigades were crowding in a disorderlie mob to the rear, when at Cooper Union. He said to himself I must have help, and here it is in the Blue coats of the Brave Irish Policemen of New York, you are good men and do your duty so far as you can, then the dash on the cab, down the Bowery, never forget this part - of your life, and write about it, - it will keep you in touch with a Reserve force able to rout your Enemies [*8680*] 1 Lake View New Jersey March 18th 1901. To the vice President. of U.S. you will remember, it was genl Rawson of the Iron Brigade 5th Army Corps, who suggested to you the Bowery campaighn in New york. and to cheer you when all Seemed Lost. told of Sheridan at Dinwidy Court House, If you read carefuly as I sometimes think you do, you will see it was. Genl J, K, Warren and the Boys of the 5th Corps army at Mill quick time marching that saved Sheridan, [*8679*] 86794 Say if you Live and Be well, I expect to live to be 84, So you can say if I live and be well, I will be President no gobetweens, no bargains, plain Duty well done Be you like, -- They of oldjulwde tempered blades dispensed the shackels of usurped control, and hewed them link from link, Let you of this land be free; "yet, Freedom;. yet the banner, torn But flying. Stream like a thunder Storm against the wind", Byron. Yours respectfuly Henry Melvill Rawson a Prince of the House of Tudor [*8682*] 3 in a Pollitical Battle that must be fought. I commanded not to run for the office you now hold. But I will go light on you, or you will say I dont give a D----. young man; you are Sure I knew Hobart, and other great men, Hobart advised the retirement of Genl Alger that was a great mistake and he could have killed McKinley's Pollitical Goose. you as I! would have done it. Now chalk on the Black Board, up High, I aim to be President My mother was Scotch, English, her name was Graham, [*8681*]PRESIDENT, ROBERT B. BEATH, 419 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. VICE-PRESIDENTS, JAMES McCORMICK, HARRY M. QUIRK, WM. D. LELAR, JAS. W. LATTA, WILLIAM EMSLEY RECORDING SECRETARY, WILLIAM J. WRAY, 122 S. Seventh Street, Philadelphia. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, HENRY I. YOHN. TREASURER, MAJOR H. OSCAR ROBERTS CHAIRMAN OF CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE W. H. REDHEFFER, Witherspoon Building, Philadelphia. WAR VETERANS CLUB OBJECTS: Fostering the Principles of the Republican Party and the Interests of Comrades. Philadelphia, March 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- The Union Veteran Legion of the U.S.. composed of Soldiers of the Civil War,of three years active service, holding open Camp Fire, in Philadelphia, in celebration of "Appomattox Day" on the evening of April 9th., next. 8 o'clock Can you make it convenient to be with us upon that occasion and give us a short talk upon the "Volunteer Soldier"? Hoping you may see your way to clear an acceptance of our invitation. I am Very truly yours W.H. Redheffer, PS. If you can accept would state that all expenses will be met by us; accommodations will be secured at Hotel Walker [?] 8684House Of Representatives, Washington. Albuquerque, N.M. March 18th 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Mr. Vice President: Enclosed I send you a letter from Mr. Wm.G.Haydon of East Los Vegas, N.M. to myself, asking me to intercede with you, for your influence in behalf of the promotion from Acting Sergeant to Detective Sergeant of Samuel B. Davis, on the Metropolitan Police of the City of New York. The letter explains matters. I am aware sir, that you and now so engaged that it is hard to ask you to give any time to the consideration of such a matter as this, but I am the representative of New Mexico in the 57th Congress, and this matter concerns a New Mexico boy, whose people live here, and you as the Colonel of our Rough Riders, and for other reasons I am sure take as much interest in us, yes and more than any other citizen occupying high official position. I am loth to bother you with small matters of this character, because I expect with your kind permission to ask for your aid during the next Congress for the one thing above all others that New Mexico desires, and that is Statehood. If not inconsistent, and you can do anything for this deserving New Mexico boy, it will indeed be duly appreciated by the people of New Mexico, his relatives here, and your humble servant. Sincerely yours, BS Rodey Delegate in Congress from N.M. 86851784 1901 The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick request the honor of the company of Honorable Theodore Roosevelt at the 117th Anniversary Dinner of the Society, on Monday evening, March eighteenth, at half after six o'clock. Delmonico's, Fifth Avenue & 44th Street. James A. O'Gorman Edw Patterson John D. Crimmins C. I. [Maghan? Malfair?] John Crane Edward J. McGuire Committee. The favor of an answer is requested. John J. Rooney. Secretary. No. 66 Beaver Street, New York 8686[3-18-01] Oyster Bay, N.Y., March 18th, 1901. Bolton Hall, Esq., Room 120, 111 Bway N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Hall:- I have your letter of the 14th inst inclosing list of books. I should want to take my time in going over such a list--probably more time than I can at present afford. I should not venture to correct it otherwise. For instance, I thoroughly distrust Tolstoi, though I like his earlier stories. There are many excellent people who admire Tolstoi and do not feel as I do that many of his later teachings are profoundly immoral, and that the man who could write the Kreutzer Sonata must necessarily possess a diseased mind. Now I would not be willing to get out this opinion unless I were able to go into the matter at length to show why in my judgment Tolstoi's extravagant attitude upon celibacy 8687ibacy, non-resistance and the like is only what is to be expected from a man who could write the Kreutzer Sonata, ( exactly as in certain families, and indeed in certain individuals, the debauchee and devotee tend to alternate). In short, I would not be willing to go into the Tolstoi matter at all unless I had time and space to do myself justice, and so to guard my words as not to hurt the feelings of gentlemen whom I respect; nor to seem now to back up the Russian Government against Tolstoi, on matters where he may be wholly or partially right. As regards some other books, like those of Ibsen, I greatly distrust their effect upon ordinary people, just as I distrust the effect of Madam Bovary, and yet I have not thought out for myself the full reason for this distrust-- just exactly as I cannot tell you on the other hand why I like Tolstoi's earlier writings, or for the matter of Salambo. 8688Now, there are many of the books named in your list which I greatly like, and I am much flattered that you should have included one of my own. But there are some of them about which I fear you would think these of an utter barbarism, and as I have not time at this moment to attempt to justify my views as I should want to, I do not feel that I can write you anything for publication. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt. 8689[Enc in Hall 3-27-01]Cablegrams Bodleian New York Telephone--919 Madision Office of The International Studio The Anglo-Saxon Review Vale Press Publications JOHN LANE Publisher The BODLEY HEAD 251 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY March 18, 1901 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- I take great pleasure in sending you herewith a copy of a novel entitled, "The Column" by Charles Marriott. My reason for doing so is to draw your attention to a piece of literature in fiction, which I think to be of so unreal a character and of such high literary merit as to deserve your kind attention. Any expression of opinion that you may care to send me on the book, either for publication or otherwise will be much appreciated. Yours faithfully Temple Scott 8690[*P. F*] March 18, 1901. THE SATURN CLUB My faithful friend: Your letter of the 14th gave me a healthy shock. I have been thinking over it for the better part of three days and three nights I had not seen myself as others see me. I have no taste for liquor but I am hospitable, commode-like and convivial. That is all there is of my drinking. Faithful are the words of a friend. The greatest proof of friendship, but also its most delicate task, is to tell a friend, plainly his faults. I thank you for the kind admonition. There is but 8691one thing to do, and that at once. Stop all spirit drinking. It shall be done - it is done. I am sure you have faith in my strength of character. Gov. Roosevelt's offer as extended to you & to General Dickers, is kind and noble and I shall write him. I am at a great disadvantage however in not having opportunity to know of vacancies or of intended appointments. The Departments are very close - monitored and I could find out nothing in Washington in regard to appointments in the Phillippines or Porto Rico. An administrative office is what I am fitted for. Sincerely & Thankfully from C. O. Shepard [*8692*]F. Howard Skinner Investment Securities Drexel Building Philadelphia 3/18/1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice-President, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- A party by the name of Colonel Fitzhugh Dibbell, formerly of New York but at present temporarily stopping in Providence, R. I., has given me your name as a party who knows something about him. I have a matter of business in connection with Col. Dibbell, and would be very grateful if you would give me some idea as to his reliability and integrity; also, in your opinion his ability to take or place several hundred thousand dollars in bonds; whether, knowing him, in your judgment his connections are such that he would be able to place an issue of bonds two to three hundred thousand dollars. I would be glad to receive a reply at the earliest possible moment. I trust you will pardon me for troubling you in this matter, but, of course, I shall consider any information you feel disposed to give me as strictly confidential. Remaining, Yours respectfully, F. Howard SkinnerTemperance Industrial and Collegiate Institute. . Fall Term Opens September 27, 1901 Fall Term Closes November 28, 1901 Winter Term Opens November 30, 1900 Spring Term Closes June 18, 1901 SCHOOL YEAR, 9 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS. Prof. JOHN J. SMALLWOOD, Founder, President and General Financial Agent. POST OFFICE BOX NUMBER 75. Office of Mrs. Rosa E. Smallwood, LADY PRESIDENT. Miss DELLA S. CHADWICK, Principal Ladies' Department and Supt. of Dining Room and Sewing Classes. We need now: $10,000, 65,000 feet of lumber to commence work on the new Industrial Hall, which must be erected during school year 1900-1901 a saw-mill, farming implements, for the farm, and a printing press are all needed. Finest and most healthful location on the James River, about 100 feet above the level of the river. BOARD AND TUITION, $6.50. TRUSTEES: Rev. Jno. J. Smallwood, President, Claremont, Va., P. Emmett Ellis, Treasurer, Scotland, Va., John W. Peterson, Buffalo, N. Y., Geo. W. Thomas, Sr., Smithfield, Va., Hon. W. B. Clark, Newport News, Va., Hon. J. E. Farrell, Claremont, Va., Hon. Wm. W. Lawrence, North Carolina, Mrs. E. M. Combs, Claremont, Va. Claremont, Va., March 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice Pres. U. S. A. My dear Mr. Vice President: You will excuse me please, for the seeming presumption, if I dare, honored Sir, to send you this letter. I am a Negro woman at the head of the Institution named above which, as you know was founded by my faithful husband, Oct. 12/92. The Institution itself is an interesting piece of Virginia and National history founded upon moral, industrial, and religious lines operated by a young man with double his will, in the face of White Caps, Ku-Klux and shot guns. My husband planted this young, industrial, Scientific and classical Institution upon the very spot where his mother was sold as a slave and where his grandfather was shot because he would not allow his over seer to whip his wife in his presence. No living soul can imagine what we have passed through here since '92. We owe $3500. It must be paid April 1, April 15, May 15th, respectively. We write to ask you to help us meet these obligations, please. 8694The Negro here at the South must be educated. The unlawful and deliberate manner in which he is being disfranchised, the way in which he finds himself unable to contend for his rights in the courts, his own great need of pride and cohesiveness demand, Mr. V. President. that he must be educated and encourage him to become an intelligent citizen and land owner, an independent thinker and voter. If we can raise the sum of $1500 we can save our humble Institution to the good of my poor Race. Will you let me, Mr. Vice President, ask you for the (5th) fifth of this $1500 which will save us and will help us in getting other conditional money. Praying my dear Sir, that your brilliant young life, in your great new office may meet with success, your every obligation thereto and to the great people who have thus so highly honored you with their votes to such a public elevation. I shall personally thank you, Sir, for any amount that you may see fit to send me for this good, much needed School. I am, my dear Mr. Vice President, Yours humbly grateful, Mrs. Rosa E. Smallwood, Lady Pres.FOGG, FARNES & CO. Manufacturers of Native[?] Lumber... Lath, Shingles, Rustic, Flooring and Finishing Lumber..... ..Pickets and Assorted Slabs. St. Anthony, Idaho, Mch 18, [189] 1901 Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt Washington - My dear and honored colonel: Last September I met you again here in this little town, it being just two years and five days since our parting at Montauk Pt. When I recall a few incidents I believe you will remember me. I met you at the depot as you alighted from the train and you seemed to be so delighted to see me - and turning to Colonel Guilds said: "Why Colonel here is one of my boys." During the proceedings at the hall, our townspeople insisted upon my taking a position on the stage - As Governor of New York I treasured your letter herewith enclosed [*8695*] and beg that you return same together with a few words in your positionFOGG, FARNES & CO. Manufacturers of Native[?] Lumber... Lath, Shingles, Rustic, Flooring and Finishing Lumber........ ..Pickets and Assorted Slabs St. Anthony, Idaho, 189__ now as Vice President. And Colonel, may I ask a favor? I know you must be annoyed a great deal in just such things as this and hence I reluctantly express myself. But while in the service my hand was disabled - almost totally and I consequently applied for a pension. If I were not in need of it I certainly would never have filed my application. I believe I have fulfilled nearly all requirements in the way of affidavits &c. - and believe just a word spoken by you in my behalf would facilitate and bring to a speedy and successful close my application and claim for a pension - You know your old "boys" adore you as a soldier and a man, and to whom else would they go in a case like mine. Wishing 8696 you much happiness. Yours Fred B. Somer Arizona Squadron[shorthand notation][*P.F*] ISIDOR STRAUS. 200 SIXTH AVENUE. NEW YORK. March 18th, 1901. My dear Colonel:- Many thanks for your favor of the 16th inst. I had nothing special in mind in writing you and sending you a copy of the last Annual Report of the Educational Alliance, other than to have our work called to your attention, so that you might connect it in your mind with the important movements at work in New York City to uplift the masses and what is being done sociologically, philanthropically and patriotically for the newly arrived immigrants, in order to absorb them into our citizenship with profit and benefit. I had so desire to ask anything of you at this juncture, knowing full well the terrible strain to which you have been subjected during the last months. However, I am delighted to note your readiness to aid us, and feel encourage to call upon you, eight or nine months hence, before our Annual Meeting takes place, to ascertain whether it will be agreeable for you to be with us and say a few words on that occasion, and thus help push along the work, which publicity and the endorsement of men of standing and prominence always does. The address of Mr. Hewitt at our last Annual Meeting was referred to by the press of the country generally, and was productive of astonishing results in the way of voluntary contributions, which has convinced us that all we need is to have our work known, and nothing [*8697*] seems to accomplish this effectually as to have our annual meetings of public interest through an address of some prominent man, whose words carry sufficient weight on whatever subject they may be uttered to call for general notice. I trust you will enjoy your new office for the next four years as heartily as I know you have enjoyed positions where your activities had a broader scope. Sincerely yours, Isidor Straus [shorthand] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. [*8698*]St. Louis Mo. March 18th 1901 Hon Theo Roosevelt. Vice President United States Dear Sir: I was very Sorry I was unable to be in Washington Inauguration day. being indisposed and financially embarrassed, but was proud to know the old comrades were given their proper place in the parade. I am going to present you with a Book title of it is *Angels of the "Battlefield: commencing on Page 56 is a little romance of your humble Servant. I am Satisfied you will appreciate it and it will make a nice addition to your library. At present I am employed in the Post Office at a meager Salary of $50. [*8699*] per month and am constantly on my feet from 8 to 9 hours, daily. I obtained the position through Hon R. C. Kerens. -National committeeman of Missouri - I have been for many years connected with the Police department but resigned being thoroughly disgusted with its political complexion, and dishonest motives. I would like very much to better my condition. the present one is the first and only Situation I ever held Since the civil war. a position in the Secret Service or clerkship in the pension bureau I could fill. I write as you will observe a pretty fair hand. never had but a common school education am 57 years of age and am still active. If you will assist me with the assistance of Hon. Chas F. Jay - m.o. of my district and Hon. R. C. Kerens I am Satisfied I would be able to procure something more lucrative than I have at present - if you will assist me I shall always feel grateful and forever thankful. I have two letters in my possession that I recieved from you in answer to congratulations and I can assureyou. I appreciate them more than any letters I ever recieved. for they show - and the wording of them that you are a thoroughbred gentleman and a scholar. even your enemies admire - you. Yours Sincerely Thos Traher 4408 Lucky Ct St. Louis Mo [*8700*]but I sincerely trust that he will have an opportunity to cast his vote for you for our next President, and I'll vouch for his doing it. I'm the head of the family and well - you're married, so you can readily image my husband's predicament when I tell you that I am number two. However you have Washington D.C. 18th March 1901 - My dear Mr Roosevelt:- I wish to thank you for the autograph you so kindly sent me before you left Washington. I assure you that I appreciate it. My husband, who, by the way, is a N.Y. book publisher (White and Allen) is a wretched democrat. [*8701*]our united good wishes for the next election as well as for all times. Sincerely yours Elizabeth H. White Archibald-Ayers Co. St. James Bldg B'way and 26th St. N.Y. City. [shorthand notation] Mrs. Joel Parker WhiteTrowbridge, O. 3/18./1901. Honorable, T. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- Please allow me to ask you, to grant, if possible, this little favor to me. I should be very much pleased, on being presented with a photograph from Mr. Roosevelt. Being in full dress uniform. But, if the same is not to be obtained, any other will be thankfully excepted with greatest of honor. Although, the former is most preferred. 8703 Also allow me to congratulate you, upon the Inauguration, of March, the 4th 1901. May it all prove profitable to you, and be a stepping stone even to greater prosperity. I trust that Mr. Roosevelt will grant to me my request. I am only a country boy, but have pleasure in writing to Honorable men. I remain Respectfully yours Mr. M. C. Wilde. Trowbridge, Ohio. Ottawa Co. 8704right page Engineers' Ball Burlington Route Yourself and ladies are respectfully invited to attend the First Grand Ball of the Locomotive Engineers of the Western Division B.& M.R.R. Monday evening, March 18, 1901, McCook, Nebraska Celebrated K. P. Orchestra Benefit of Auditorium 8705ENGINEERS OF THE BALL C. Starr H. L. Donovan A. J. Chambers C. Arnold J. H. Murphy E. Ford Wm. Francisco Thad Shepherd N. A. Newkirk J. E. Sanborn B. F. Bowen. E. E. DeLong James Inglis Harry Dixon J. M. Trammell E. C. McKay C. E. Benedict G. A. Noren C. K. Coleman A. M. Monks C. K. Putnam E. J. Tipton H. E. Culbertson J. M. Henderson G. W. Pronger B. J. Lewis J. V. O'Connell George Starks Jack Cook A. J. Harris A. Clark S. V. Ives Ed. Montanye James Neelings L. S. Vierson Pat Timlin Robert Brown Robert Paver Terry McAlloon Alex McLean Lou Bartlett Warren Fuller George Avery Fred Hardy K. B. Hamilton Thomas Cushing James Fay Robert Ryan J. Fitzpatrick J. W. Holliday R. W. Newton D. H. Whitesel George Atkinson H. Brown H. D. Bayliss S. H. Brewington W. M. Chase D. L. Castetter J. L. Crowner D. Chaffee A. H. Douglass L. A. Dixon M. J. Flanley C. G. Franklin Barney Cavanaugh J. W. Crowner D. A. Gaddy E. Houchin A. Reising M. A. Snyder G. Boettger F. L. Cooley J. A. Combs W. H. McCarthy R. T. Smith W. C. Schenck J. J. Slabby J. F. Hamilton C. Lumburg J. Heskett M. E. Jacobs R. Koebel A. Leaper W. LaRue J. Miser Jac Matz L. D. Richey F. I. Rudolph F. A. Richey H. Traver B. H. Douglass G. Townsend OPERATING DEPARTMENT A. CAMPBELL, Superintendent R. B. Archibald, Master-Mechanic C. A. DIXON, Traveling Engineer D. A. LUCAS, Foreman of Engineers F. C. FULLER, Engineer of Construction J. H. MOORE, Chief Engineer ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEERS B. J. Sharkey Charles Millegan G. W. Conner W. W. Wood SOLICITING ENGINEERS Walter Stokes J. M. Trammell H. Tyler W. M. Archibald Fred Bosworth FINANCIAL ENGINEERS W. D. Burnett C. M. Bailey C. A. Dixon F. W. HAWKSWORTH, Engineer of Funds 8706PENNILESS, DESERTED WIFE LEFT WITH SEVEN CHILDREN Deserted by her husband, penniless, and left to care for seven little children, one of them crippled and another ill, Mrs. Hannah Kerwin presented one of the most pitiful of recent cases of destitution, when she applied to the police for care last night. Four weeks ago Edward Kerwin quarreled with his wife because the mother wished to take steps to cure 3-year-old Lawrence, whose crippled back has so affected him that he cannot walk or talk. Kerwin objected, and, taking all of the money of the family, $30, departed, presumably for Chicago. He has not written to his wife. Neither has she heard from relatives she has in Chicago. The rent for the little house at Thirty-sixth and Larimer had been paid. But there was no money to buy food. Piece by piece the poor woman disposed of the furniture. The stove she kept until the last, for it was necessary for cooking purposes, as well as to keep the little ones warm. But now the furniture is all gone and there is no other source of revenue. Monday night she had gone to the Union station with a note given her by Alderman Scanlan. She hoped the note would aid her in obtaining transportation to Chicago, where her relatives would provide for her and the children. But she could not get the tickets. She spent the night on benches in the depot waiting room. The poorly clad family spent yesterday upon the streets, depot officers having ejected them from the waiting rooms during the morning. The children range in age from 8 months to 12 years. They are May, Willie, Nellie, Eddie, Jennie, Lawrence and Bridget. [*8707*] MEN WHO DESERT THEIR FAMILIES (Chicago Times-Herald.) ERNEST P. BICKNELL, general superintendent of the bureau of charities of Chicago, has set the sociologists of America to discussing the problem of wife desertion. His statistics showed that it was a common offense for husbands and fathers to abandon wives and children or to live upon the earnings of their families. Chicago is not alone in this respect. Reports reaching Mr. Bicknell from other cities indicate that the offense is general throughout the country. These reach him in letters, in official statements and in newspaper clippings. Mr. Bicknell suggested the adoption of the German method of imprisoning such men at hard labor and turning the proceeds of their labor over to the dependent families. The press has given considerable attention to this suggestion, and the sentiment of the country seems to be favorable to its adoption. Upon inquiry into the experiences of three of the charitable agencies of Chicago Mr. Bicknell found that they had given relief last year to nearly 2,000 families who had been abandoned or neglected by the men who should have provided for them. The bureau of charities dealt with 605 such families, the county agent with about 1,000 and the Chicago Relief and Aid society with 480, but there were many other relief organizations from whom no report was at hand. These figures give an appalling sense of the magnitude of the evil, but to fully understand the misery entailed upon women and children one must know of the pitiful details of individual cases. Sick, destitute and hungering for food, a woman was found on the South Side a few days ago in a rear tenement with five children. For the fourth time her husband had deserted her. He is able to earn a comfortable living, but is given to drink. When sickness comes to the family, entailing extra expense, rather than curtail his drink he abandons his wife and little ones to the slender earnings of the two elder children and the gifts of the charitable. After they have been provided for and the pressure relieved, the head of the family reappears, and matters resume their former course. Charitable workers report many cases in which the hrusband abandons the wife about the time she is to give birth to a child, only to return after the neighbors and benevolent societies have provided physician, nurse, food, clothing and other necessities. In some of these cases the husband is in the habit of living on the earnings of the wife. A district superintendent reported a case the other day in which the man had deserted his family the third time in four years under the circumstances described above. There are now five children. The wife is a hard working woman, who goes to the wash tub to earn money for the family support, and each time as soon as she is able to resume her work the husband reappears and resumes his place at the head of the household as though nothing had happened. Another type of cases is that in which the husband beats and terrorizes his wife before quitting her. In one of those recently reported by the bureau, the man, who had been earning a good living as a painter, knocked his wife down and brutally kicked her before disappearing. The wife was so crippled she has not been able to work since. She has five children, four of them little girls. They have been able to earn a pittance in factories, though they ought to be in school. The family has to depend on charity. Nursing an 8-weeks-old baby, with a 2-year-old tot and a 4-year-old tugging at her skirts, an abandoned woman on the verge of starvation told a pitiful tale to a charitable worker the other day in Englewood. For fuel she was depending on the wood and scraps the 4-year-old child could pick up in the streets and alleys. The husband was earning $12 to $15 as a woodworker in Chicago, but about the time the last baby was born he went to Wisconsin on the plea that he could earn bigger wages. He wrote his wife, saying he had work and promising to send money, but the money never came. [*8708*] MRS. BRADLEY ENTERTAINS. Party Given in Honor of McKinley's Inauguration. Mrs. George W. Bradley gave a very pretty party to her music pupils at her home, 193 Main street, last night, to celebrate the inauguration of President McKinley. The house was beautifully decorated with old gold, representing the gold standard, and bunting, which was hung on the ceiling and draped around the pictures of McKinley and Roosevelt on the walls. The evening was passed in dancing, and everyone enjoyed it greatly. The young ladies were dressed in quaint old colonial costumes and presented a most charming appearance. During intermission refreshments were served and the happy gathering dispersed at an early morning hour. [*8709*] A M'KINLEY PARTY. Mrs. G. W. Bradley Entertains Her Music Scholars. Mrs. G. W. Bradley, of Upper Main street, gave a party, last evening, in honor of the re-election of the President. Had Bryan been elected, a wake would have been given. Several of her music scholars were present and all had a most enjoyable time. The welcome was given in theer words, Patriotism, Prosperity and Protection. The rooms were prettily decorated, flags and bunting being conspicuous, and on the wall, in the rear of the piano, in large letters, was the campaign motto, "Four, Four, Four Years More." The guests were daintily attired in patriotic costumes and the scene was one long to be remembered. Games and patriotic songs were in order, after which refreshments were served in full dinner pails. The guests departed shortly before midnight after singing "Bye, Billy Bryan," giving three rousing cheers for McKinley and Roosevelt, and expressing their pleasure at having been able to be present, to their genial hostess. [*8710*]Meinetto March the 19. 1901. To the Honorable Vice President, U. S. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. Dear sir. I wish you to assist R.H. Davidson to get the claim of Capt.. John Wood of the Revolutionary war of Orange Co - N. Y. of Conel Alston Regiment in 1779. and was taken prisoner in Qubeek Canada. on July 22= 1779, and held as prisoner untill 1783, and discharged Sept 30 1783. This claim was passed the court of claims in 1803. and handed to the committee and there remained, and revived about fifteen years ago. I have been given full power of attorney from the heirs of the said capt. John Wood to settle this matter, and you will find the papers in regard to this matter in the hand of Congressman James H Davidson of Wis Chairman of Committee on R. R. and Canals. for which I would feel very gratefull for your services. I remain sincerely yours George W. Armstrong. late Pirvate of Co D 193 N.Y. state Vol [*8711*]Panama, N. Y. March 19, 1901. Dear Sir: I would be very much oblidged if you would write and tell me how a person can get in the U. S. Navy. I am fourteen years old and I always wanted to be a sailor. What would your advice be? I would also like your photograph very much. I know you will think I have a very hasty manner but I will never find out until I ask, I remain your humble friend, Harry Bailey, Panama, N. Y. [*8712*]To avoid delay address all letters to The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Cable address Hartley, New York. Office of The Union Metallic Cartridge Co., East Side Station, Bridgeport, Conn. March 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- May I inquire what make of ammunition you used on your recent hunt in Colorado? This information is desired for advertising purposes. Yours respectfully, A.C. Barrell. [shorthand notation] [*8713*] B.J.G.[For enc see 3-19-01]Pleasant Valley Coal Co. WM. F. COLTON, TREASURER P. O. BOX 1329. Salt Lake City, Utah, Mch. 19th, 1901. Mr. Roosevelt The inclosed clipping is from the pen of Judge Goodwin, The Tribune of Mch. 17th, 1901. It is as we like it. Please read it, remembering that in 1904 we shall want to vote as it says, "for a man" who is not a man in name only, but who is in fact a real man. Sincerely, S. Beckner [*shorthand*] [*8714*] Form No 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. 115 Pm NUMBER SENT BY RECD BY CHECK 4 OY K 10 Paid 4X RECEIVED at Mch 19 1901 Dated New York NY To Theodore Roosevelt - Oyster Bay NY Shall come Wednesday afternoon. When train arrived. Told him to come on from twenty train from L.I City Rultney Bigelow 21 Gramercy Park [*8715*]Pleasant Valley Coal Co. Wm. F. Colton Treasurer P.O. Box 1326 Salt Lake City, Utah, Mch, 19th, 1901 Mr. Roosevelt The enclosed clipping is from the pen of Judge Goodwin, The Tribune of Mch. 17th, 1901. It is as we like it. Please read it remembering that in 1904 we shall want to vote as it says, "for a man" who is not a man in name only, but who is in fact a real man. Sincerely S. Beckner [shorthand] Form No 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. 115 Pm NUMBER SENT BY RECD BY CHECK 4 OY K 10 Paid 4X RECEIVED at _______________________ Mch 19 1901 Dated New York 19 To Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Shall come Wednesday afternoon when train arrived. Told him to come on four twenty train from L.I. City Loeb Poultney Bigelow 21 Gramercy ParkEDITORIAL ROOMS BANGOR COMMERCIAL DAILY AND WEEKLY [shorthand] Bangor, Me., March 19, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir: - I write to thank you for your great kindness in having had forwarded to me a copy of the New York game and hunting report for the year 1898 (the fourth volume) which I received last night. It maintained in perfection a set of the reports in my library which I prize exceedingly. If necessary I beg you will inform me if I must also make acknowledgement to Gov. Odell. I do not wish to leave any duty undone to show my appreciation of the favor I have received. And should it ever - as it probably never will - come in your way to mention my name to my friend Luector Tripe he will tell you that in this state I leave through the columns of any paper, [*8717*] been able to do him an ies The Commercial Advertiser. ESTABLISHED 1797. 29 PARK ROW, NEW YORK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. NEW YORK, 19th March. [*[1901]*] My dear Roosevelt - I will lunch with you with my great pleasure. You name no hour - but unless I hear from you to the contrary I will be at - the Century at 1 30. [shorthand] Yours always J. B. Bishop. [*8716*]EDITORIAL ROOMS RANGOR COMMERCIAL DAILY AND WEEKLY [*P.F*] [shorthand] Bangor, Me., March 19, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir: - I write to thank you for your great kindness in having had forwarded to me a copy of the New York game and hunting report for the year 1898 ( the fourth volume) which I received last night. It maintains in perfection a set of the reports in my library which I prize exceedingly. If necessary I beg you will inform me if I must also make acknowledgement to Gov. Odell. I do not wish to leave any duty undone to show my appreciation of the favor I have received. And should it ever - as it probably never will - come in your way to mention my name to my friend Lestor Foyer he will tell you that in this state I leave [?] the columns of my [?] been able to do him [a?] [*8717*] The Commercial Advertiser. ESTABLISHED 1797. 29 PARK ROW, NEW YORK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. NEW YORK, 19th March. [1901] My dear Roosevelt- I will lunch with you with my great pleasure. You name no hour - but unless I hear from you to the contrary I will be at the Century at 1 30. Yours always J. B. Bishop. [shorthand] [*8716*]22 [timabler?] favor, the pleasure of which to me has only been exceeded by the high esteem and regard in which that noble son of Maine is held by myself, and by all his old friends here. Assuring you of my thanks and of my deep esteem, I am, dear sir, Your ob'd't sv't Lauend Lane Brankman [*8718*][For enc see 3-4-01] 144 First Avenue Mount Vernon, N.Y. March 19th [01] Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt. Your kindly favor of 16th was received, and contents noted with keen disappointment. It is astonishing to me that an ordinary livery stable foreman with no education, birth or influence, other than his casual acquaintance, through business, with Col. Summerhayes (retired) can secure a (similar) position, and I cannot. With my late experience I am beginning to arrive at the conclusion that it does not do to have been born to the station of a gentleman unless your 8719parents have means - ample enough to properly keep one in that position. I am unfortunate, from my college days up. I did not do as my stepbrothers did and marry money - my wife who was a Woodhull of the Long Island family of that name, had nothing from her father's family, and a similar state of affairs existed from her mother's family (Crommelin of NY). I beleive this family came in contact somewhere with your own, just how I do not know. But this is all another story. I thank you for the trouble you took to answer my letter. I might have known the numbers of applications you received had I stopped to think but I was anxious to secure the position and thought you could put me on the right track to do so. Thanking you again for your kindness in the matter, I remain Yours very truly W. N. Gilbert Clark 87202 22 WILLIAM ST. N.Y.,March 19, 1901. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Now I have both the photo and the autograph and I am very much indebted to you for both. If you call a fellow a "bold man" he must be a two-footed lion. Faithfully yours, Wm N. Cohen To: Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President's Chamber, Washington, D. C. [*8721*][*PF*] WM. MILLER COLLIER, PRESIDENT. AUBURN CUTHBERT W. POUND, ITHACA JOHN E. KRAFT, KINGSTON COMMISSIONERS JOHN C.BIRDSEYE, SECRETARY CHARLES S. FOWLER, CHIEF ENGINEER S. WILLIAM BRISCOE, INSPECTOR STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF State Civil Service Commission Albany March 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Vice President Roosevelt: I see by the daily papers this morning that Mr. Brewer, one of the United States Civil Service Commissioners, is dead. I am writing to you for your opinion as to whether or not it would be advisable for me to seek appointment in that position. Of course, financially one is better off to be State Civil Service Commissioner with an opportunity to practice law. On the other hand I think that with the salary of the position and a small personal income which Mrs. Collier and I have, I could make ends meet in Washington. The whole question is this: “Is the position of United States Civil Service Commissioner one in which I could so distinguish myself that I could win greater honor and fame, and would it afford me an opportunity to make acquaintances with men in public life in Washington which would result in my obtaining an even more "prominent position" or, on the other hand, will the administration of the civil service law by me be apt to stir up antagonisms that will be detrimental to my political ambitions?" I am writing to you in the matter because I think you know not only my desires and ambitions and fitness for the work, but also [*8722*](Hon. Theodore Roosevelt) -2- because you know the scope and possibilities of the position itself. I return to Auburn to-morrow and would be under great obligation to you if you would have your reply addressed to me at that place. With very kind regards, I am, Yours very truly, Wm. Miller Collier[shorthand]Daniel M. Ransdell, Sergeant-at-Arms. Senate of the United States. Washington D.C. March 19, 1901. Mr. Wm. Loeb, Jr., Private Secretary to The Vice President. My Dear Mr. Loeb: I paid the cabman the next morning-- forget it. Am sorry about your machine. They must have used it as a football. We have packed a great number of machines, sending them to all parts of the country; but have had very few accidents. Have the factory render the repair bill to us through the Washington agency. Wishing you a pleasant summer, I am Truly yours, E. L. Cornelius Secretary. [*8724*]CIRCULATION OVER 70,000 COPIES DAILY BUFFALO EVENING NEWS. BUSINESS OFFICE. BUFFALO. N.Y. Mar 19/1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President - U.S. My Dear Sir being with you two days on special train I almost seem acquainted. And if you have not the nerve to ask for any thing you will not get it. Can you do any thing for nephew, as per enclosed letter he is worthy of it and the making of a soldier Excuse this Liberty Truly Yours Frank E. Davis Eve News [*8725*][shorthand][*March 19, 1901*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt - Vice President of U. St. My dear Mr. Roosevelt - I know you are surrounded by a horde of office seeking politicians yet knowing this I ask you to turn from [?rm] to the human soul. I bring to you this opportunity more vital more pregnant with power to vivify your life. than you dream as you read - [*8726*] you are a man of destiny. That destiny you know not - you walk toward it, with it, without knowledge - this little bit so tremendous to us - is part of that destiny - It meets you here - This man whose pardon you refused must now be free - The world is to see the shine of his soul - For months we waited. A year - for you to take it up - you had given every assurance of favorable consideration to the case of E.O. Quiqley -The appeal was so powerful. The Judge, for there was no trial. He made no attempt at escape or concealment. The bank sinned against - all long for his release for they love us - in spite of all - I believed the promise - Why should I take your time? - The Election passed - Then Christmas - Then "refused" - and when pressed for reason - "no reason" - The agony of a year has ended - but in a week - Hes in the arms of death - A man beloved of all - a ministering angel in that darkest spot of earth - and the childrens - There are none so rare in gifts of intiled - beauty & grace - They do not know "where papa is" - My son bedding into manhood has been guarded and hid and knows only love and "some day he will come" - The term is but three years more - He has recovered - He will live if he is freed - The opportunity to gather this force to yourself and send it onward with and not against your life passed once - It is passing again - Will you make it your own love & wisdoms."I can do absolutely nothing" - 'absolutely nothing" and with that echo in my ears - See I come before you again and with out gathering [a] year - will you say this word you Mr S Could you do it if these children were dear to you instead of being dear to me? If you could find a way for your own best beloved - I dare to ask you to find it for my beloved - The records show no reason - no reason was 2 [* [3-19-01] *] How can I ask and hope for success of Gov Odell (so soon) - that which you refused - I will not come with an army of Wall St potentates & polititions be kind me - That is an insult to you - My children air enough - He - I - can endure all things - Three years for the children will the state of N.Y. hear? - One word from you to the gov will remove the obstacle and I can see him - Will you give it? [*8727*]given. There was no reason - I give you my word of honor - did I not know - that if you knew this man the tragedy of separation from home - The circumstances of the forgery - the children - your hand - as a man - would be the first raised in our defense The first to give us our own - Three years so little to the state of New York - Life to my son - I can keep my secret from him no longer - His father free shall tell him - Three years on our side on the other - A mans agony - A womans cry and the lives of little children and the stroke of a pen - Will you look in eyes of our beautiful Frances - Ah - How the stroke of your pen could have made the little heart sing - Seven years & this baby calling papa yet - For her - I was the tide back - take the same moment in your hands - You hear - you can do it - The faces of little children - Their angels always behold the face will remember this lady not an office seeker who saw you at the Capitol [shorthand] My letter needs no reply your time belongs to others - unless you have help for me - unless Frances and I can hear from you. I will say this much - The baby you will return - I shall seek you no more Mar 19 - S Louise Davies 3 [* [3-19-01] *] of his Father which is in heaven - and beholding that pair they are at your side - you are not displeased. Today for five minutes I was beside you - I know you - you in all the rush & did will read my letter and remember the man E . O. Quigley sentenced Jan 9th for forging city bonds & having as colateral - and you [*8728*] CABLE ADDRESS, "WELLPRINT, NEW YORK" THE Literary Life Abbey Press A PERIODICAL OF CURRENT AGENCIES IN Published 114 Fifth Avenue NEWS CONCERNING PUB- LONDON by . . . NEW YORK LISHERS, BOOKSELLERS, PARIS [?] LIBRARIANS, AUTHORS, MELBOURNE Established EDITORS AND BOOK BUYERS 1884 March 19, 1901. Dear Sir-- We are sending you (under separate cover) a copy of the March issue of this journal containing a marked paragraph which may interest you. We shall be pleased to enter your name upon our list of sub- scribers, qt, if you are already a subscriber and will kindly hand the specimen copy to a some friend likely to be interested, we shall feel obliged. Yours very truly, The Publishers {written signature R?]. D. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. Long Island. With Literary Life 8730[*PF.*] HOTEL MARIE ANTOINETTE. SIXTY-SIXTH STREET & BROADWAY, NEW YORK. ALBERT R. KEEN. My dear Colonel Roosevelt It affords me much pleasure to send you invitations from Judge Clarke and Mr. Philbin. I am personally acquainted with Mr. Philbin and I look forward with delight to meeting Judge Clarke. I have taken the liberty of sending the invitations to you direct so that in sending them you can explain. Very Truly Yours Wm L. Flanagan a.k.k. March 19/1901 [*8731*][shorthand] New York. 3 / 19th / 01 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U.S. Senate Chambers Washington D. C. Dear Sir As a life long Republican, I ask you to grant me a favor. Will you be so kind as to write Mr. J. S. Menier, Division Sup't. Pullman Palace Cur. Co - Mill's Building. New. York City and try and have me reinstated in the Pullman Service again. I have carried Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself back and fourth from Hoboken to Leicester quite often on the D. L. & W. RR. I am a son of a veteran there are fourteen in our family and [*8732*][* [3-19-01] *] they are all Republicans. if you will do this for me I will consider it a great favor. hoping you will have the best of luck while in office. I remain Yours. Truly Henry F. Forbush #405. West 42nd St. New York City [*8733*][shorthand notation] Jekyl Island Club. Brunswick, Georgia. Mch 19 [01] My dear Mr Roosevelt - McAvery telegraphs me of Brewer's death--To fill his place with a really good man is of the utmost importance to Civil Service Reform - I have twice spoken to the President telling him that I believed Richard H. Dana was the best man available in the whole country for the work--This was of course before Brewer's death but the President spoke of making changes in the Commission & referred to Brewer's illness--If you see your way to saying a word for 8734Dana, it would be very valuable to us & I feel sure you appreciate as fully as I do his high qualifications for just that place. I think Dana would take it, (altho I don't think he desires it) as a patriotic duty-- Your friend *WD Foulke [Foulke] 8735[*F*] School of Electrical Engineering. W. E. GOLDSBOROUGH, M. E. PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. Purdue University. WINTHROP ELLSWORTH STONE, PH. D. PRESIDENT. LAFAYETTE, IND. March 19th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Washington D. C. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Your letter of March 15th, received this morning, has given a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction to myself and my friends here in LaFayette. My brother will be none the less delighted when he also receives the good news. I am under many obligations to you and thank you most heartily. Very respectfully yours, W. E Goldsborough PP [*8736*][*PF*] Office of the Commercial Bulletin. 282 WASHINGTON STREET. Boston, March 19. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President's Chamber, Washington, D.C.: Dear Theodore,-- Your letter of March 15th is at hand. I at once called on George, and after a short flurry peace reigned in Warsaw, with the following programme: You are to stay with George. He is to have his dinner, which of course we shall all enjoy very much more than any public affair. You will breakfast the next day at one o'clock at the Algonquin Club and shake hands with their members in the afternoon; going to the Home Market Club in the evening. In short, the programme, is much the same as that adopted by us in Salt Lake City, with a private lunch at the leading club and a public meeting in the evening. The Committee of the Algonquin Club are throwing back somersaults of joy, and "All is quiet along the Potomac." Remember to give my best to Mrs. Roosevelt, and tell her that her picture is a libel. Affy, Curtis .[*[Guild]*] [*8737*][shorthand notation]PRESIDENT'S ROOM [*F*] INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL ECONOMICS UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK March 19th, 1901. My dear Mr. Vice-President, Your favor of yesterday asking me to call at 422 Madison Ave. Friday at half-past-five, is just received. I am very glad you want to see me because I very much want to see you and have been wondering how I could get an opportunity. You may judge of the importance of my desired interview when I say it will be worth three-quarters of a million to me. Will there be an opportunity for me to see you alone Friday afternoon, or will there be others present? If a private audience would be more convenient for you at Oyster Bay, why I would go out any day, only I do want to see you when I can have your uninterrupted ear for fifteen minutes, and I do not mean by that an hour, unless you prefer. Very sincerely yours, George Gunton If you prefer that I go to Oyster Bay wire at my expense--G.G. Vice-President Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*8738*]RIGHT PAGE: Eastlands, Calif. March 19, 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the U.S. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir, May I not ask your assistance as an old Harvard man in my effort to secure an appointment as a chaplain in the United States Army. I am a Bachelor of Laws of Cornell; a Bachelor of Arts of Harvard; a Doctor of Civil Law of Yale; an ex-fellow of the University of Pennsylvania, and a member of the New York bar. I have been recommended by Bishops Potter and Talbot, John S. Ray, [*8739*] LEFT PAGE: Chauncey M. Depew and between thirty and forty Congressmen and Senators. I have led a quiet studious life and have little political influence but I earnestly believe that I would make an efficient Chaplain as I am strong and vigorous and fond of working with men. I am also Chaplain of the California Commandery of the Loyal Legion. If you would say a word to the President I feel sure that it would prove of material assistance to me. Faithfully Yours, William A Hamilton The South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition Co. 1901-1902. Charleston, South Carolina. DEPARTMENT OF PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY. J. C. HEMPHILL MANAGER. March 19, 1901. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington,D.C. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I trust that it is not too late for me to congratulate you upon your elevation to the second highest office in the gift of the American people. We feel that we have a sort of proprietary interest in you because of the good Southern blood that flows in your veins, and some of these days, we hope that you will find it convenient to come to Charleston, one of the oldest, and, we think, one of the best places in the world. We shall be particularly glad to see you when our Exposition opens here next December. At the last session of Congress we were greatly disappointed at the failure of Congress to appropriate the small amount of $250,000 for the purpose of erecting a Government Building and making a Government exhibit at our Exposition. It seemed to us that we were entitled to this much consideration, in view of the policy which had been pursued by Congress towards other Expositions held in other parts of the country, and particularly in view of the fact that the same Congress which refused to extend this much assistance voted $5,000,000 to the World's Fair at St. Louis. It is the special purpose of our Exposition to display the manufactures, industrial and material resources of the South and to make a special display of the resources and commercial opportunities of our new possessions in the West Indies. You were kind enough when you were Governor of New York to assure me of your disposition to aid us in our work, and I write now to beg that you will communicate with General Wood--your old army comrade, in Cuba--and request him to aid us in our efforts to secure a complete display of Cuban products and industries here. I shall be greatly obliged if you will do this for me for the benefit of the Exposition here in which we are all so deeply interested. Thanking you by anticipation for your co-operation with us, Yours Very Sincerely, JC Hemphill Manager Department Promotion and Publicity. [*8741*][shorthand notation]German Hospital & Bethesda Deaconess House, 210 Franklin Avenue, Incorporated 1894. Telephone, West 333. Cleveland, Ohio, March 19th [189_] 1901. German Hospital [?] 1733 2101 Franklin Ave. Mr. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice-President Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- Having seen in the Reformed Church Messenger that you are a member of the Dutch Reformed Church, we want to tell you something about our hospital. It is a Deaconess Home & Hospital organized by the Reformed Churches of this city. It is conducted by sisters (deaconesses) who give their services free. We do a great deal of charity work out side of the hospital as in it in caring for the sick and poor. Our income is just about equal to our expenses. We are thinking of having an old people's home in connection with our work, but this again requires an extra building and as we still have a debt of $9,000 on the hospital, so we cannot do much in that respect. We thought you would perhaps give us a small donation toward paying off the debt, being a member of our church. If the donation be ever so small it will be gratefully accepted. Yours Respt. Sister Anna Hofer, Matron [*8742*]German Hospital and Bethesda Deaconess House. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REV. A. J. FRANZ, MR. C. YOUNG, REV. A BECKER, MR. W. HAGEMANN, REV. H. SCHMIDT, MRS. M. RAUCH, REV. J. H. C. ROENTGEN, MRS. S. WEBER, MR. W. H. KEES, MRS. S. OLTMANNS, MR. W. BECKER, MRS. L. BRANDT. DEACONESSES (Nurses.) A. KNORP, M. SCHARFENBERG, A. HOFER, L. MARTIN, R. FREIKE, K. HELLMUND, P. GLOOR, E. KLARE. C. KRUEGER, E. KANNE, E. KOCH, H. ZOELLINGER, Deacon, [Male Nurse]. MEDICAL - STAFF. Surgeons: M. A. BOESGER, M. D, W. C. WEBER, M. D., J. M. FRIEND, M. D, H. A. BECKER, M. D., W. H. NEVISON, M. D. Physicians: O. MUELLER, M. D., F J. MORTON M. D., C. W. AMPT. M. D., F. W. DAVEIN, M D , G. H. FARNSWORTH, M. D., E. A SADLER, M.D. Consulting Surgeons: A. F. HOUSE, M. D , A. EYER, M. D. Consulting Physicians: H. C. BRAINARD M. D., C GENTSCH M D. E. J. CUTLER, M. D., J E WOODBRIDGE, M.D. J. R. SMITH. M. D. H. C. EYMAN, M. D. - Consulting Neurologist. E. PREBLE, M. D. - Consulting Dermatologist. X. C. SCOTT, M. D., Ophthamologist and Otologist. J. H. LOBMANN, M. D., - - Laryngologist. 210 Franklin Ave. Cleveland, O. Incorporated 1894. REV. A. F. FRANZ, President. REV. H. SCHMIDT, Vice President. MR. W. BECKER, Secretary. MR. W. H. KEES, Treasurer. REV. J. H. C. ROENTGEN, D. D., Finance-Secr'y and Supt. [ROSALIE ENGRE,] [*Anna Perfer*] Matron. The "German Hospital," in connection with the "BETHESDA DEACONESS HOUSE" is located at 210 Franklin Avenue, and opened for the reception of patients, September 20., 1894 under very favorable circumstances. It is very pleasantly situated, enjoying not only the benefit of beautiful surroundings, the West Side Park, but also the convenience of a location central and easily accessible from all parts of the city. Its well appointed wards and private rooms are open to all, neither national nor denominational limits being recognized. The Medical Staff of the German Hospital is composed of leading Surgeons and Physicians who have by long and successful practice gained the confidence of the Public. The Bethesda Deaconess House furnishes trained Deaconesses (Nurses) not only for service in the Hospital, but also for private families. Attention will be given to the poor and sick who are unable to pay. The charges for patients are very moderate, from seven to fifteen dollars per week, according to the room occupied. This includes Nursing and Medicine. In surgical cases an extra charge is made for dressings, also for laundry. Where Patients in the Hospital require a special sister (nurse), the services can be obtained for six dollars per week, extra. The terms for surgical work can only be determined upon personal examination by said surgeons. Any reputable Physician has the privilege of bringing in Patients and treating the same as his Private Patients. Charity Patients are treated by Staff-Physicians. For further information address to GERMAN HOSPITAL, 210 Franklin Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Im Juli 1892 organisierie sich der "Berein für christliche Kranken und Armenpflege." Der Zwed desselben ist: "Ausübung christlicher Pflege an Kranken und Armen, ohne Unterschieb [des?] Befenntnisses, durch eigens zu diesem Zwede herangebilbete Diafonissen." Die Zeitung liegt in den Bünden einer aus zwölf Gliebern Besiehen, den Behörde, weiche der Reformierten Kirche angehbren müssen. Ritglieb fann jeder werden, der wenigstens $1.00 Jahresbeitrag bezahit, wofür er in Krankheitssallen besondere Bergünstigung geniest. Im November 1898 wurde mit der Privatkrankenpslege begonnen. Im März 1894 wurde das Diafonissenhaus und am 15ten September 1894 das Deutsche Hospital bezogen. Des jesige Hospital wurde 1896 angefaust, um= und angebaut und am 20sten September seinem Zwed übergeben. [Gs?] ist das erste und einzige Diafonissenhaus der Reformierten Kirche in den Bereinigten Staaten. Christliche Jungfrauen, weiche sich dem Diefonissen-Berus widmen wollen, wollen sich über Ausnahme-Behingungen schriftlich wenden an bie Oberichweser. [*xxxx*] Anna Hofer [Kofilie Knorp,] 210 Franklin Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.and complete devotion to the cause. He is now sick & bed, and, it is needless to say, knows nothing of this break of mine, which he would consider a rare impertinence. If you share that opinion, I hope you will pardon me, if not on the ground of a slight acquaintance (which you will hardly remember) yet for the sake of our common alma mater . Faithfully yrs. W. Holombe Chief of Appointment Division. Department of the Interior, Washington. March 19, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Can you not get John T. Doyle appointed a Civil Service Commissioner? [shorthand] [*8743*]Of course I do not know to what extent you will concern yourself about appointments, but I am sure you will agree with me that no man would be put on the Commission who would so promote its efficiency, and no man better answers the appointment, by a thorough mastery of the Civil Service work in every detail 8744[*shorthand*] Baltimore, Md. March 19th 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: - In the year 1860 I came in possession of some old letters and documents bearing the names of many of the distinguished men of the early days of our country. From time to time I have, added to the nucleus thus formed until I now have a very [*8745*]valuable collection. I have arranged the letters in volumes purchased for the purpose, and wherever possible have procured the plate portraits to place on the opposite page. I have secured letters of all the Presidents and Vice Presidents, since the formation of the Government - and all the Cabinet Officers, with the exception of three names, which I still hope to obtain. As I expect my collection to be kept together long after I have passed away, I am anxious to have it complete. May I [?] ask that at some leisure moment you will favor me a letter of a few lines in your own handwriting to fill the space set aside for the present administration. I ask for a letter, because a letter bears upon its face a stamp of authenticity that a simple signature does not possess. I fear that you are frequently annoyed by applications of this character, but trust that you may depart from any established rule in this case.- I, am, sir, with great respect Yours truly, H. Hough No. 1 Mount Royal Avenue, East Baltimore, Md., 8746"NATIONAL WIRE AND VENTILATOR WORKS" (ESTABLISHED 1852.) HOWARD & MORSE, WAREHOUSE, 45 FULTON ST. NEW YORK CITY. MANUFACTURERS OF EVERY VARIETY OF WIRE CLOTH, WIRE WORK, WIRE FENCE. MECHANICAL VENTILATION. VENTILATING APPLIANCES. ALSO MANUFACTURERS OF BLACKMAN'S PATENT POWER VENTILATING WHEEL AND THE PATENT HIGH SPEED SOLANO STEAM ENGINE. BRONZE, BRASS, OR IRON OFFICE RAILING; EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THE HEAVY STEEL TEMPERED NATIONAL BATTERY & BOLTING WIRE CLOTH. Artistic Metal Work. Cable Address: "NETTING,NEW YORK." DAVID R. MORSE. FREDERICK P. MORSE. EDWARD S. HOWARD. WILLIAM B. HOWARD. Box 255, Oyster Bay, L.I. New York [City] March 19th. 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Honored Sir:- The Annual Session of the New York East Conference, of the Methodist Church, will be held this year in Brooklyn, for one week, beginning April 10th. In connection therewith, on Friday April 12th., the Epworth League (the young people's society of the Methodist Church) propose tendering a Reception and Banquet, in the Hotel St. George, to the ministry belonging to the conference, and the general officers of the Epworth League. I have been requested by a number of influential members of our society, to ask if you will honor us with your presence, on the night in question, and make an address to the assembly, on such subject, and to such length, as it may please you to favor use. We can assure you of a most hearty reception, and trust you may be able to arrange your plans to be with us. If necessary, we could fix it so that you could take the 10 o'clock train that evening, for Oyster Bay. I have the honor to be your most obedient servant, Wm. B. Howard Secretary to Comm. [shorthand] In reply, kindly address Box 255, Oyster Bay. [*8747*]State of New York, Senate Chamber. Albany. Dexter H. Humphrey. 46th Dist. March 19th. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay,N.Y. My dear Colonel:- Your kind letter of the 10th. is received. I do not know when I shall be in New York, but whenever I am, I shall be glad to advise you of that fact, and shall hope to see you. Sincerely yours, D.H.Humphrey [Shorthand notes] Loganton, Pa March 19, 1901 Hon. Boies Penrose. U.S. Senator Washington. D.C. Hon Sir:- Would you kindly send me the Picture of Theodore Rooseveldt. I have been trying to get it for some time but have been unable to do so I was appointed Post Master at this Place in Dec. 13 -1900 and I have your Picture nicely framed and have it in my office and also have Hon Wm McKinleys & Hon M. S. Qays. but should have Rooseveldts. I am a Penrose Man and when the opportunity presents its self, shall be willing to do what ever you or Hon M. S. Quay may ask of me. Respct A. D. Karstetter [*8749*][Enc in Penrose 3-23-01][*P F*] THE CHICAGO TIMES-HERALD. EDITOR'S ROOM. Mch, 19, 1901 Dear Mr Vice-President, This is my first attempt at your new title. I got used to Col & Gov. and by the time the new appelation is familiar, I suppose it will be plain - Mr President - without the Vice - We have given the [*8750*]police information in regard to the imposter Napier. Your five days in the Senate gave the West a good impression, they know you & believe in you. Yours Sincerely HH Kohlsaat 8751[shorthand notation on reverse of previous document][*PF*] HEINS & LA FARGE, ARCHITECTS, TEMPLE COURT, 7 BEEKMAN ST. NEW YORK. March 19, 1901. Dear Theodore:- This is just a line to acknowledge, and to thank you very heartily, for the splendid letter you have given me. I shall present it to the Secretary in a day or so. Won't you be in town any time in the near future with sufficient time to spare to let us see you? Is there any chance of getting you to dine with us some evening? Faithfully yours, C J La Farge. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, [Washington] Oyster Bay. [*8752*] Stockwell Ind Mach 19, 1901. Dear Teddy - I congratulate you & the president on the election. I told you at La Fayette that you was the next vice president and you are. Do you remember at La Fayette when you was going to the depot in your carriage several little boys ran along the side of the carriage & shaked hands with you. I have read several of [*8753*]Stockwell Ind Mach 19, 1901. Dear Teddy - I congratulate you & the president on the election. I told you at La Fayette that you was the next vice president and you are. Do you remember at La Fayette when you was going to the depot in your carriage several little boys ran along the side of the carriage & shaked hands with you. I have read several of [*8753*] HEINS & LA FARGE, ARCHITECTS, TEMPLE COURT, 7 BEEKMAN ST. NEW YORK. March 19, 1901. Dear Theodore:- This is just a line to acknowledge, and to thank you very heartily, for the splendid letter you have given me. I shall present it to the Secretary in a day or so. Won't you be in town any time in the near future with sufficient time to spare to let us see you? Is there any chance of getting you to dine with us some evening? Faithfully yours, C J La Farge. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, [Washington] Oyster Bay. [*8752*]will you send me an autograph letter. Yours & a true republican Friend The democrats said that if you & Mack. was elected that they would starve but I guess that they wont when corn is 39 cts a bushel Yours Jewel[?] Laird [Laird?] Stockwell Tipp Co. Ind. Age 11 yr. 3 mo 12 days. 8755 your books & also read your trip through the Mts. through Colorado in the news paper. This is the song that I composed this campaign the tune of yankee dudle Oh! Bryan is a fine one Oh! Bryan is a dandy Oh! Bryan is not worth a Pennys worth of candy The drum corps there at La Fayette the day that you were there was from Stockwell Ind My two brothers were in it. 8754[shorthand notation]Wabasha, MInnesota. March 19, 1901. To The Honorable, the Vice-President of the United States Dear Sir:- In the name of the congregation of the Reformed Church of this City, I address this writing to you, and hope you will note its contents. Nearly all the members of this congregation are poor working people; yet they made up quite a sum the last few years for building enlargeing and improveing church property! And in the comeing Spring we need about $2000.00 again to finish this work, and we feel it is not possible for us, to make up that sum, and yet we must have it. And as we can not expect it here, we take the liberty to bring this before you, our beloved Ruler. Oh, would you not and could you not make up a sum for us among the Honorable Members of the Senate and friends? How glad you would [*8756*]make the congregation! How thankful we all would feel! And I am sure God would bless you for all and everything you will do for us! Oh, dear Sir, please consider this and let us hear from you soon. We need help just now, and to whom shall we go!! You surely will do a good deed, and you will not feel it much, and I hope never, never regret it. Kindly excuse me for taking the liberty to write to you thus, but it is not for me I ask or speak. Remember it is for the "Kingdom of our God!" Oh, may He open your heart and hand, and make you willing to help. May God bless you! Yours Respectfully F. W. Lemka, Pastor, German Reformed Church, Wabasha, Minnesota 8757W.A. Lemly, President. 2425. Jas A. Gray, Cashier. Wachovia National Bank. Winston, N.C. Winston, N.C. Mar 19th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York Dear sir I would be under very many obligations if you would send me your photograph, cabinet size, with an autograph attached. I was a delegate to the Phil convention, & remember meeting you there. I was on the Committee from this State to notify Mr McKinley of his nomination, & while at Canton, he presented each member, with his photograph. I want yours as a companion picture to his. - I have the photographs of the convention of the members of the notification committee, & need yours to complete the groups. I have the pictures framed & hanging in my hall, & want to add yours. - I dont feel like I have little or no acquaintance with you, I have heard my brother Capt S C Lemly Judge Adv Genl of the Navy, speak so often of you, & I feel like I know you myself. Hoping to hear from you & to get the picture, I remain Very Truly W. A. Lemly [shorthand note] [*8758*]P7 United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Personal Marh 19, 1901. Dear Theodore:- I have an invitation to join the Strollers Club,of which I see you are a member. I never go to clubs, but the expenses of this one seem small,and I should like to know if you think it would be a good thing to join? There seem to be a great many pleasant men among the members. Always yours, H.C. Lodge Honorable Theodore Roosevelt [shorthand notation] 8759United States Senate Washington D. C. March 19, 1901. Mr. Garfield A. Tod. Chicago, Ills. Dear Mr. Tod: I hope you will call and see Mr. Amos. I have written him. Very truly yours, (signed) WM. R. Mason. [*8760*][Enc in Tod - 4-3-01]44 West 129th St. [3-19-01] Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Sir: - I am a friend of General Edward L. Molineux of 117 Fort Greene Pl. Brooklyn. His son, Roland Molineux, as you are aware, has been tried for murder. As an expert in jurisprudence, I think it more than problematical whether he has committed that murder. I do not believe he did - application is now being made to the Court of Appeals for a new trial. That a new trial will be granted is, I think, certain. You have the influence to procure for General Molineux's son, a speedy trial by the District Attorney in New York, after the Court of Appeals have acted. Will you not use that influence in the General's behalf? I do not know young Molineux. My interest in this case, is simply that of a friend of the General, who is in deep trouble and distress; and I will always help any man living, to the full extent of my ability, who fought for the flag when the country needed him, in the dark days of '61-'64, and I will always help the Army men when I can. I have the honor to remain Yours Very Respectfully, Edward B- Maum, M.D. New York - March 19th 1901[*P F*] 26 Erie Street Buffalo, New York. March 19th 1901 My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Many thanks for your very kind letter. We are all delighted - Monday, May 20th is the time now fixed. I hope that time will accord with your convenience. There will be no announcement until I hear from you and the formalities are observed. Here is a perfectly frank answer to your postscript. We are delighted that your [*8762*]daughter is to accompany you and Mrs. Roosevelt and that you will stop with us - we have plenty of room, and it will be a real pleasure to have you with us. Mrs. Milburn will write to Mrs. Roosevelt from Baltimore where she goes tonight for a short visit. Later we can arrange the details as to the time of arrival and such matters - You must arrange to stop long enough to see the Exposition thoroughly and something of Buffalo. We look forward to an interesting and delightful time. With regards, Ever sincerely yours, John G. Milburn P.S. Thank Mrs. Roosevelt for me for deciding that you need not go to a hotel. Truly I could not have permitted that for a moment! M. [*8763*]ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CHAIRMAN FLAG COMMITTEE ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. CHARLES K. MILLER PRESIDENT FRANK BAKER CHICAGO, ILL. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT ALBERT E. SNOW SECOND VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE M. MOULTON TREASURER FLETCHER BARKER GIBBS 18 CUSTOM HOUSE PLACE SECRETARY JOHN D. VANDERCOOK 623 N. Y. LIFE BLDG., 171 LA SALLE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. HISTORIAN AND POET ALBERT JUDSON FISHER 604 MASONIC TEMPLE, CHICAGO REGISTRAR OLIVER PARTRIDGE DICKINSON 10 N. JEFFERSON ST., CHICAGO CHAPLAIN REV. WILLIAM M. LAWRENCE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS PORTER B. FITZGERALD 200 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO Library of the Society... 623 New York Life Building CHICAGO, 3/19 1901 Col Roosevelt- Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir: A Flag bill has recently passed the Senate in Wisconsin, unanimously - and the lower House in the legislatures of New Jersey, Colorado, and Oregon. Indiana has passed a flag law Thus- the good work progresses - and Senator Boise Penrose - of Pennsylvania - informs us, that he will take up the matter, again, in the Senate, in the next Congress. All along the line - the moment is nearing. Very Sincerely Yours C.K. Miller Chairman [*8764*][*P.F*] No. 109 East 85th St., New York, March 19th., 1901. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:-- I understand that the term of Mr. Fitchie, Commissioner of Emigration at this Port, will expire on or about the first of June, next. I have also been informed that owing to the condition of affairs and of the abuses that were found to exist there by the Commission that investigated that bureau recently, Mr. Fitchie will not be re-appointed. The aforesaid report is now in the possession of the Secretary of the Treasury. Now, having been connected with the Emigration Bureau in the past, as you know, and knowing how business should be conducted there, with credit to the Government and justice to the emigrant, I believe there is a grand opportunity to make a record and I am vain enough to think that I would be equal to the occasion. Having been connected with this Department in the past, I have an ambition to secure this position, believing as I do that the incumbent should have a thorough knowledge of the workings of the Department and how it should be conducted and what is still more essential sterling honesty and integrity. I believe that I fully possess the above name qualifications and that my services to the party as well as my standing as a republican justifies me in being a candidate for this place. If you will kindly drop me a line to say when it will be convenient for you to see me in relation this matter, I will much [*8765*][shorthand notation](2) pleased and will explain more fully. By the way, if you recollect on our trip down from Albany, you requested me to remind you of your writing a letter to my Teddy on his graduating from the Public School, on a percentage of 96, which was the highest of any boy in the school. I thought it would be well to give you a chance to catch your breath before I did it. Yours very sincerely, Joseph Murray Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island.[*[3-19-01*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 4 P NUMBER SENT BY RESP BY CHECK 6 JD D 35 Paid Gov Rate RECEIVED at March 190 Dated Washington DC 19 To Mr. Loeb, Jr. Oyster Bay NY No Checks are sent on Middle of month to any one Your checks will leave here on the thirtieth of March the thirty first being Sunday R. B. Nixon F. C.[*PF*] State of New York. Cost of Appeals. Judges Chambers. Albany, March 19, 1901. My dear Governor: Before I can give you a definite answer as to whether you can the more easily accomplish what you wish by being admitted first in the District of Columbia and afterwards here on motion, I must be advised how long it would take you to be admitted in the District of Columbia, for our rules require that before admission to this Bar proof must be produced of bar membership in the foreign jurisdiction for a period of three years; unless, therefore, you can be admitted to the District of Columbia Bar in one [two] -year[s] it would seem to be easier for you to study and be admitted here. I shall take steps to-day to find out all about that matter. My present impression, however, is that the better course would be for you to have your friend, Secretary Root, file at once with the Clerk of our Court a certificate that you have entered upon the study of the law with him and that together you should plan out how much office appearance would be require either in New York or Washington to entitle you to receive from him such a certificate as the rules require. As it may be that you will not see the Secretary for some little time, it would be better for you to write him at once. Mrs. Parker and I are living very comfortably in the Norton house on State street this winter. It is an excellent [*8768*]State of New York Cost of Appeals Judges Chambers 2 house and far preferable from my point of view to living at the hotel. She joins me in sincere regards and best wishes for both yourself and Mrs. Roosevelt. Believe me Very Sincerely yours, Alton B. Parker 8769The St. Asaph Hotel Farris & Hardin, Prors. First-Class Accommodations. Sample Rooms Free of Charge. Stanford, Ky., Mar 19. 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Honored Sir. Believing you to be the true friend of every young American I write you soliciting your aid in securing for me, if possible a position in the army I come asking this favor without any political influence or "pull" All that I have to offer you is a recommendation from one of your "Rough Rider" captains - Capt Micah J. Jenkins, under whom I received two years military training at a school. I would have been with him in your command, but for the actions of my people. Any thing you may desire concerning me can be obtained from Capt. Jenkins. 8770The St. Asaph Hotel Farris & Hardin, Prors. First-Class Accommodations. Sample Rooms Free of Charge. Stanford, Ky., 1901. Had I not believed you to be a friend to all deserving young men, I would not have written you concerning this matter. Hoping to recive your aid, and hearing from you at your earliest convenience. I am sincerely, E. D. Pennington 8771Frank Rollins, - President Maude Frank, - Secretary 356 West 145th Street 883 St. Nicholas Avenue HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION of MANHATTAN AND THE BRONX, NEW YORK CITY New York City, March 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States Oyster Bay, Long Island My dear sir:- On behalf of the High School Teachers' Association of Manhattan and The Bronx, New York City, I have the honor to invite you to be the guest of the Association at its annual luncheon in the Hotel Marlboro on Saturday, May 4th, 1901. No mere complimentary expression is intended, when I assure you that your presence would be an inspiration to us whose high privilege it is to train the young men and young women of this city toward the beginnings of that vigorous and intelligent citizenship which you 8772Frank Rollins, - President Maude Frank, - Secretary 356 West 145th Street 883 St. Nicholas Avenue HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION of MANHATTAN AND THE BRONX, NEW YORK CITY New York City ______________190. yourself so well represent. Trusting that your pleasure and convenience may make possible the granting of the very great favor which we have asked, I have the honor to remain Very respectfully yours, Frank Rollins. 8773 Cable Address, "Saportas." THE SUBURBAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Nos. 17 & 19 William Street, New York, Mch 19th 1901 Engineers and Contractors Electric Railways. Lighting Plants. Railroad and Other Fencing And Dealers in Electrical Supplies Honble Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. Long Island N.Y. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 16th visit came only to hand yestereday and for which please accept my thanks. I am of your opinion that positions in the Army should not be subject to political influence and only the merit of the soldier considered. The reason that my brother could not get some recommendations from his superior officers, was that they were all away from camp & there would not be another mail to the United States for two weeks and he thought it would then be too late, so many of the appointments going by political preferment. His troop is sadly reduced in numbers,Cable Address, "Saportas." THE SUBURBAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY Nos. 17 & 19 William Street, New York______________ 190_____________ Engineers and Contractors Electric Railways. Lighting Plants. Railroad and Other Fencing And Dealers in Electrical Supplies only thirty-three out of ninety-five men left, that originally sailed from home, and they think that there is little chance in the line of promotion when so far away. Thanking you again, I remain Yours sincerely- A.C. Saportas[*PF*] CHARLES R. SKINNER STATE SUPERINTENDENT STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ALBANY Personal March 19 1901 My dear Governor: I address you as "Governor" because as governor I knew you best. The March number of the "School Bulletin", published at Syracuse by C. W. Bardeen, contains the following editorial statement: "A year ago Governor Roosevelt said to Superintendent Skinner, in the presence of the editor of the School Bulletin, 'You can not possibly be renominated.'." Now, my dear governor, I do not believe that you ever made any such statement. If you did, I certainly failed to hear it. The only time I ever met the editor of the Bulletin in your presence was at Mr. Parsons' luncheon in February 1900. Mr Parsons tells me that he certainly heard no such statement from you, in my presence or otherwise. Are you willing to say to me whether or not you made this statement, in Mr Bardeen's presence or otherwise? It is a great pleasure to me to remember that my relations with you during your eminent services as governor of this State were always exceedingly friendly, and no governor ever treated this Department more courteously or liberally than yourself. The "unification craze" may possibly have made you feel that the heads of the educational departments in this State had little to do beyond agitating the various phases of this vexatious question. You did not precipitate this discussion, and I think you will agree with me that I was not responsible for any part of the agitation except to defend the great public school system [*8776*]-2- of our State against those who would turn our schools over to a body of men, however eminent and respectable, whose sympathies and interests were altogether with colleges and universities. I certainly appreciated the position in which this discussion placed you, and I sympathized with you because I knew that you were being uselessly annoyed. I think the editor of the Bulletin is a liar. I do not care to use any reply which you may make to me, unless you give me permission to deny that you ever made the statement referred to. Very sincerely yours Charles R. Skinner Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y.[*shorthand*]March Nineteenth [*[3-19-1901]*] [shorthand] It is with much timidity I come to you -"ep offices" - dear Mr. Roosevelt, asking your aid or rather your influence. And I beg you will not hesitate to be absolutely frank in your reply! I make, I doubt not, one of a hundred unwarrantable demands on your time & good nature, realizing it possible you may (Even tho, unwillingly) - feel unable to grant my request - [*8778*] on account of rushing a precedent - (no pun is intended - tho' my prayer is that it)- may yet so transpire! St. Mary's Hall the Episcopal Church-School (at Burlington N. J.) tho' conducted on the broadest of lines - has been struggling with an insufficient number of pupils - due in great part to the many years of business depression and not being as well known as some others, but also, (& this is "entre nous") - - also to the decrepitude of a much beloved Principal. At last the gentlemen interested in the school as a ChurchInstitution decided on a change - and my niece (Mrs. Feauley) the daughter of a clergyman who died many years ago, & wife of the Clergyman who is Rector of the School) - was offered the "charge" last summer, and has (for so short a time) - been wonderfully successful. And now after all this preamble - to the point of my appeal! They greatly desire the prestige of your presence at the closing exercises on June fourth? and wish you could make an address to the pupils? I must own I am interested, and yet because I am a neighbor - proud, very, of our beloved townsman - it is with the greater embarrassment I endeavor to "Mother" this ambitious project! Should you think favorably of the matter - you could leave New York in the morning & be back the same evening, and my nephew, Rev. Mr. Frawley, will send you particulars as to the commencement exercises. My kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and Alice. And, in any decision, - with my thanks in advance - I am, dear Mr. Roosevelt, yours cordially Sallie Townsend. (Mrs. E. M. Townsend of O.B.) The Plaza Fifth Avenue Cor 59th Street New York Cityfun. Believe me.- Truly Your's Minnie Spencer Tracey 155 Madison Avenue New York [shorthand] March 19th 1901 My Dear Col. Roosevelt, I am thinking of giving a Song Recital in Washington very soon and I take the liberty of introducing myself to you. and asking whether you and Mrs. [*8780*]Roosevelt would interest yourselves in it - and lend me your name to patronize my concert. I am the daughter of Col. John Tracey whom perhaps you knew personally and niece of Gen. Charles Tracey of Albany [*8781*] who is proud to be counted among your friends. - I sang with much success in Albany last month and return there tonight singing at Gov. Odell's tomorrow. Hoping you will pardon this liberty I take in presenting myself thus toMarch 19, 1901 28 West 26 St New York Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice Prest of the United States Sir - I will be in Washington at the Shoreham, Saturday and Sunday and want very much to speak to you about a matter [8782] concerning the late Lieut F. J. Haesler. I am leaving for an extensive trip to the coast, and as I may not be in Washington for some months again - I sincerely trust it will be possiblefor you to give me an appointment any time during the day or evening - I wanted very much [?] see you before March fourth, when you were less busy, but illness prevented. Hoping for a favorable reply I am Very Respectfully Yours (Mrs) Adelaid Jane Brunt March 19, 1901P7 A. Von Haake Post Office Department Topographical Office Washington March 19-01. My dear Colonel. The enclosed slip is from last Sundays Herald. Senator Depew addressed Senator Allison in my behalf without success. My eldest daughter married on the 11 inst. a Mr. Rafael L. More a young Cuban, who fought against Spain & was severely wounded. He was partly educated in Canada and was in export business in New York 8784 of the Commission died too. I hope for a good man in Brewers place, he is needed. Sincerely Yours A. von Haake[shorthand notation] for nearly four years. The young couple sailed for Havana on last Saturday. Mr Moré having himself established in that city. Moré, his brothers, like all business men and the possessing class are annexationists; the worst of the opponents to it are the negroes in the eastern part of the Island. I am anxious for my daughter to keep in touch with the American element and would appreciate it very much, if you would send me a few lines of introduction for Mr & Mrs Rafael L. Moré to Major General Leonard Wood. Civil Service Commissioner M. S. Brewer died yesterday Harlow and Devel are sick. Brosius of Pa., a good friend [*8785*][*PF*] March 19 1901 KNICKERBOCKER CLUB. D.T. Thanks for your note. The only time I saw you at the Inauguration was just as you turned into the White House ground when "The Friar" thought himself entitled to the whole avenue and nearly bumped your carriage over. Your bow and recognition were perfect. I thought them personal. I think I have raised the tone and left the Commission better than I found it. And if we can feel that we leave things in this world a little better than we found them we have done all we can expect. I expect to go to Boston tonight 8786or tomorrow. When I get back. I hope to see you Yrs J L. Wadsworth Read the enclosed clipping Col. Chamberlain gave me some officers and told me to see that the divisions of the parade fell in promptly and were kept close up. Were there any bad gaps as they passed the reviewing stand? If there were it was not for want of riding and cursing by Yrs truly JW [*8787*]Palm Room. Hon. Theodore Rosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- It would afford me much pleasure to have the honor of entertaining you when you visit Boston. I assure you of choice accommodations, good attention and strict adherence to your wishes. The Lenox has a fine location, is superb in appointments and convenient for reaching all parts of Boston and to Cambridge. Hoping to be honored by your acceptance of such accommodations as you may desire, I am, Very respectfully yours, Uriah Welch Formerly of The St. Nicholas, New York. March 19, 1901. [*8788*]View from The Lenox looking down Boylston Street. THE LENOX. Typical Floor Plan, 2nd to 10th inclusive. EXETER ST. HUNTINGTON AVE. [*8789*]The Outing Publishing Company 239 Fifth Avenue Advisory Board C.C. Cuyler W.B. Thomas S.R. Bertron S.F. Houston D.M. Goodrich Walter Camp T.D.M. Cardeza Caspar Whitney, President and Editor Robert Bacon, Vice-President Fletcher Harper, Secretary and Treasurer Dictated. New York March 19, 1901 My dear Colonel : I am mighty sorry, I can tell you, that you are going to do that cougar hunt for Scribners. As far as the price goes, OUTING can and would be delighted to pay just as much for it as Scribners. I had hopes to see you on some of the times when you were passing through New York. I should like to meet your views on that, as on all other matters. If you are not positively committed to Scribners, I do wish you could let us have that paper, because it is the sort of paper that belongs in OUTING and will reach your sportsmen friends to a wider extent and more directly than it would in Scribners. I really felt that you would of course let us have it, although I confess I had no good reason for my conviction, unless because of the brotherhood of big game hunters; and perhaps I may have thought that you were interested in what I am trying to do with OUTING, which, let me assure you, is not an easy task, for the older I grow, the more I am impressed with the lack of genuine sportsmen among Americans. Do you realize how small the class is, although there is some consolation in the knowledge that it is growing. Now about the photograph,--I appreciate very much the trouble you have taken, but have you not one that has been taken of you recently that I can use? There must have been one taken of you on the hunting trip, or I can get one taken of you in Cuba. You understand I want to make a front page of this, and this particular photograph is as familiar to the public as one of George Washington, I was going to say, for it has been published I do not know how many times in newspaper articles and various magazines,and therefore I should not care to use it because Wister is going to do something unusually good and I want some photograph that is new. Won't you help me out. If you say so, I will come down to Oysterbay any day this week to talk it over with you, or perhaps you might let me have a few minutes chat with you on your way through New York. I did not mean to write you at such length. I know you are tremendously busy, but won't you help me out on this? And if you are not really committed to Scribners for your paper, do let us have it. I am returning the photograph to you by this mail under separate cover. Very truly yours, Caspar Whitney Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oysterbay, Long Island, N.Y. 8790[shorthand notation on reverse of previous document][*PF*] 328 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA March 19th, 1901. My dear Theodore:- You will excuse my delay in answering your very kind letter when you know I have been passing in and out of attacks of grippe of a minute but adequate order, in the same way that a mackerel sky will hide the sun; only I don't feel quite so well as the moon. When I realized that you would find my request on your return to the inauguration I gave up any hope that you would be able to attend to it. Therefore I am doubly delighted at receiving you very high opinion of that small book. I shall send it to the publishers with the personal pronouns changed to impersonal ones, and they will make what use of it they see best. Do you remember our slight correspondence about the article on Western "Bad Men"? The editor was perfectly honest. On the same date that you wrote to me that you were amused at his having told me you were going to contribute he also mailed me a letter explaining that you had declined to do so to his great regret, but that he hoped this would not prevent my continuing. I am glad to tell you this in his behalf, for though you may have been amused at what seemed to be his oblique conduct, I was enraged, and on the point of sending him an epistle composed entirely of dynamite when his own arrived in time to stop me. My production will shortly appear, and I very much wish your opinion of that and shall accordingly send it to you. Yours very sincerely Owen Wister [*8791*][shorthand notation on reverse of previous document]RECTORY CHURCH OF SS. PETER AND PAUL 69 SOUTH THIRD STREET BROOKLYN, 20 March 190 /. My dear Colonel, Pardon me for [torturing?] you again in behalf of Robert Lowe. Can you consistently indorse his application for admission to the Naval Academy? Sincerely yours, Jno. L. Belford [*8793*] POSTAL CARD-ONE CENT. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY. Mr. A. C. Barrell, c/o The Union Metallic Cartridge Co., BRIDGEPORT, CONN. [*8792*][shorthand] [Enc in Barrell [Mar.19, 1901]. Col. Roosevelt used ammunition on his recent hunting trip in Colorado. Yours truly,Rectory Church of SS. Peter and Paul 60 South Third Street Brooklyn 20 March 1901. My dear Colonel, Pardon us for torturing you again in behalf of Robert Lowe. Can you consistently indorse his application for admission to the Naval Academy? Sincerely yours, Jms[?] C. Buford [?] 8793 Postal Card - One Cent. United States of America This side is for the address only Mr. A. C. Barrell c/o The Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Bridgeport, Conn. 8792[*shorthand*] Enc in Barrell [Mar.19,1901] Col. Roosevelt used ammunition on his recent hunting trip in Colorado. Yours truly,A. Bierma, Real Estate, Loans, Insurance. Notary Public. 405 West Erie Street. Chicago, Ill., March, 20, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir, I am a young man, twenty one years old and greatly desire to go to West Point. I served during the Spanish American War in Co E. 1st Ill. Vols. and in Co. A. 1st Battalion of Provisional Engineers, seeing service in Cuba and Puerto Rico. I met you several times at the Trinity Reformed Church of this city. You may possibly remember speaking to myself and my brother who served with me through the war. What I wish to know is if there is not a possibility of my getting an appointment at large from the President, through your assistance. I am fairly well educated and am also of good build physically, so that I am sure that I would have no difficulty in passing the required 8794A. Bierma, Real Estate, Loans, Insurance. Notary Public. 405 West Erie Street. Chicago, Ill.,______189 required examination. I have also recommendations from my former captains and my present employers the Western Electric Co. of Chicago. Anything that you can do for me will be greatly appreciated. Harry Bierma 405 W. Erie St. Chicago Ill. 8795[shorthand notation]Oskaloosa Ks, Mar. 20, 1901 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Dear Sir-- I am a little girl twelve years old and going to school. We have a baby boy, two and one half years old, named Teddy Roosevelt Blevins, after you. I thought perhaps you would be so kind as to write an autograph (yours) for him and me. Also would you tell me how your name is pronounced and send me a button or something you wore in the battle of "San Juan" during the Spanish War in Cuba? 8796I will be very much obliged to you. Your Sincere Admirer, Martha E. Blevins Box 334 Oskaloosa Kans. Jefferson CountyWyoming Southern Railway Company Henry H. Boyce, President. Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. Saratoga, Wyoming. March 20, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Coming to the Pacific Coast on railroad business, I have had an opportunity to do a little missionary work which may not be uninteresting to you. Upon the second day after my arrival, I had the pleasure of meeting here Governor Henry T. Gage, who was pleased to say that he had never forgotten the kindness of myself and friends, when we sent him to the National Republican Convention as one of the delegates at large from this State something over ten years ago. He said further that it was the beginning of a career, which has made him Governor of this state. I said to the Governor that it was rare to find a public man who could remember a political favor so long. I then outlined to him something of what your friends in the East want to see done by the next National Republican Convention, and I am assured that he will lend his powerful support to accomplish the desired end. Governor Gage appointed the closest friend I have in California or anywhere else for that matter, his Adjutant General, and in him we shall have the zealous co-operation of almost, if not altogether, the most influential Republican in the State, General W. H. Seamans, whose address of course is Sacramento, California, is at the head of the Army ad Navy Republican League, being its Commander-in-Chief, and this organization has an active membership of over fifteen thousand voters. General Seamans is an enthusiastic worker and I am confident that he and 8797Wyoming Southern Railway Company Henry H. Boyce, President Saratoga, Wyoming Governor Gage can bring to the next National Convention a united delegation from California, who will shout as enthusiastically for Roosevelt as they shouted for Blaine in the years gone by. The plan, as I have outlined it to General Seamans, to be modified of course by yourself and friends, is about as follows:- After the President has been here and has been received with the highest honors as he deserves to be, then some time after, say next year at a time to be agreed upon, invitations to be sent to you by the Governor of the State, by the Army and Navy Republican League, and by other public bodies, to visit the Coast, coming say by the Northern Pacific and taking in the Dakotas, Montana, Washington, Oregon and Idaho and so on down through California, the whole length of this magnificent State and back home by Arizona and Colorado and the Mississippi States. General Seamans authorized me today to say to you that you may command his unflagging support from this time on until you are inaugurated President of the United States. He said you may assure the Vice President that California will stand for him, first last and all the time. He said that if you will make the visit to the Coast, they will give you such a personal triumph as few men have ever enjoyed. In fact I have talked with at least a hundred of the leading Republicans of this State and without a single exception have found them enthusiastic for movement. If you cared to send a line to General W. H. Seamans, Sacramento, simply saying that you were glad to get his message, it would be greatly appreciated by him. #71 Broadway, New York will always reach me. Sincerely yours, Henry H. Boyce I am returning home this week. 8798Wyoming Southern Railway Company Henry H. Boyce President Saratoga, Wyoming Governor Gage can bring to the next National Convention a united delegation from California, who will shout as enthusiastically for Roosevelt as they shouted for Blaine in the years gone by. The plan, as I have outlined it to General Seamans, to be modified of course by yourself and friends, is about as follows:- After the President has been here and has been received with highest honors as he deserves to be, then some time after, say next year at a time to be agreed upon, invitations to be sent to you by the Governor of the State, by the Army and Navy Republican League, and by other public bodies, to visit the Coast coming say by the Northern Pacific and taking in the Dakotas, Montana, Washington, Oregon and Idaho and so on down through California, the whole length of this magnificent State and back home by Arizonaand Colorado and the Mississippi States. General Seamans authorized me today to say to you that you may command his unflagging support from this time on until you are inaugurated President of the United States. He said you may assure the Vice President that California will stand for him, first last and all the time. He said that if you will make the visit to the Coast, they will give you such a personal triumph as few men have ever enjoyed. In fact I have talked with at least a hundred of the leading Republicans of this state and without a single exception have found them enthusiastic for the movement. If you cared to send a line to General W. H. Seamans, Sacramento, simply saying that you were glad to get his message, it would be greatly appreciated by him. #71 Broadway, New York will always reach me. Sincerely yours, I am returning home this week. Henry H. Boyce PUTNAM HOUSE (OPPOSITE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.) Cor. 4th. AVENUE & 26th. STREET. KERR & WALTERS, FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT,-MODERATE PRICES. 200 ROOMS at $0.50, $0.75, $1.00 and $2.00 per Day. SPECIAL RATES BY THE WEEK. CARS TRANSFER TO THE DOOR FROM ALL HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS. DEPOTS AND FERRIES. TELEPHONE, No. 1284 MADISON SQ. New York, March 20th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir, I failed to send you a calendar this year. I thought you were getting enough noteriety. In fact I cut the enclosed from the place in a paper that is generally reserved for you and Mr. McKinley of course it would be beneath either of you to notice any supercilious dido's but I think you ought to inform your esteemed friend Mr. Boot that he is probably [*8799*] up against a bankrupt game & I think Hearst glories in any notoriety of that kind. About 6 months ago the N.Y. Journal advs - a prize of $100 cash for the best suggestion to get the people to read their classified advs - in good faith I answered it, and suggested that they put in a quotation from Shakesspear in advs - thus. wanted a horse I want a horse that my wife can drive for sutch a horse I will pay liberaly address Kingdom In the next issue of the paper I was mentioned as one [*8800*]that I thought it was his name that was given as having drawn first prize. I also spoke of a picture photographed from life where the champion wrestler of the world, was holding a furious bull by the horns only the forequarters of the bull were shown. I'll bet 1 against two that the bull was a cow or even money that at best it was a very gentle steer. I made a suggestion that the great moral organ the Journal could do good by persuading Blackwell to [use?] [*8802*] whose suggestion was receiving consideration but they cut up the prize $25 - to first $15 to 2nd $10 to 3d & 10 $5 prizes & I gave the matter no further thought untill I found they were using my ideas only calling it Maxim instead of quotation. I wrote to the business manager & got a letter from Sam Heck their advertising manager. stating it was an old idea of the Journal & they had employed it 1 year ago. I wrote back to Mr. Heck telling him it would be better evidence if he had sent me an older paper with it in, and intimated [*8801*]it in advertising his Durham Tobacco if they could only add on the other part of the animal. if Mr. Root or any one that has an axe to grind with the dirty shee I want to make it warm they better employ me to come in on its trail. I'll at least give the other papers a chance to talk by sueing them in a Justice Court for $100 and I think I'll take them as far as Gov Odell's native town the first triumph Yours truly E. H. Bulkeley Milton searchlight [*Milton on Hudson*] [*8803*]DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY PUBLISHERS 24 UNION SQUARE NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS: LONDON, SCOTOGRAPH NEW YORK, DOUBLEPAGE March 20th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: I venture to trouble you again, with due apologies for the presumption, but assuming your literary interest in the production of live matter on any subject with which you have been identified. I want to get for Everybody's Magazine a popular article on the tendencies of Naval Architecture -- the future battle ship -- the direction in which experiment and experience are taking designers of war craft, concluding with some intelligent anticipation of the future of naval warfare. In the hands of certain authorities this article would be virtuously explanatory and dustily tedious. Another man would infuse his information with vividness and interest, and spice it with intelligent imagination. Among your acquaintance in the naval world in Washington is there not some able, clever, up-to-date young officer who would write such an article in the manner in which you yourself would have it done if you were editing a magazine. A suggestion from you would be of the greatest value. In regard to the Wallihan book, the facts are these: The best of his photographs are to be published, twenty-five of them in 8804 DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY CABLE ADDRESS: PUBLISHERS LONDON, SCOTOGRAPH 84 UNION SQUARE NEW YORK NEW YORK, DOUBLEPAGE Hon. Theodore Roosevelt -- 2 photochrome, full page size. Many of the latter are absolutely new. The idea is to make a book representative of his work and he furnishes the text. It is to be a subscription book, and the date of its appearance will be regulated by the reception the initial circulars meet. Believe me, Truly yours, J. O'H Cosgrove 8805[shorthand notation]H. HOLBROOK CURTIS, M.D., 118 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK. OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment. Daily, 9 A.M. To 1.20 P.M., And Wednesdays, 5 To 6 P.M. March 20, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Roosevelt: William C. Demarest tells me that he has asked you to make a speech at the Cheshire Academy Alumni dinner to be given at the Waldorf April 15th. We have no one who would make a more complimentary and flattering tribute to old Joe Wheeler than your illustrious self. It would certainly give a large number of old Cheshire boys much pleasure to have you there and respond to a toast. I trust you will find it convenient to come. If you do you will place me under everlasting obligations. I am very sorry to have troubled you in regard to my friend Baldwin, but it was very difficult for me to refuse the persistence of friendship, when the object was a really worthy one. With apologies for annoying you, and hoping you will at least wipe out the stain of your first regret by acceptance of the second, I remain, Yours very truly, H Holbrook Curtis [*PF*] Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D. C., Charles G. Dawes, Comptroller. March 20, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Vice President:- I have your letter of March 6th, which did not reach me until my return from Chicago. I would not think of asking you to discharge Mr. Jeffers under the circumstances you mention. When I wrote you, I knew nothing of the circumstances and simply desired to commend Mr. Dana M. Miner for appointment, should an opportunity occur. Please accept my thanks for your kind attention to the matter. Yours, Charles DawesHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TEMPLE CONGRESS BROAD & BERKS STS. Philadelphia, March 20 1901. Hon. Theodore H. Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- The Young Men's Congress of Philadelphia beg to request your presence at a public session, to be given at the Baptist Temple some time within the next few weeks, and will arrange the meeting as may be convenient for you to attend. This organization is composed of young men and has for it's object the development of an intelligent citizenship and a training in oratory and eloquence. It's sessions are conducted as the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives and it's discussions are devoted to political topics and questions of national import which may from time to time be under consideration in the U. S. Congress. The Public Meeting is to be held in the Temple Auditorium having a seating capacity of 3'000 auditors. We appreciate the numerous demands, which must engross your attention, but we are constrained to hope that you may be so impressed with the meritorious objects of this organization as to give our invitation your favorable consideration, and therefore request that you will submit your terms and indicate the date upon which you would be willing to come and deliver an address. We have the honor to be, Very truly yours, Committee Henry W. Ewing, Chairman Henry L. Brumback Walter E. Munford Geo. W. Fennimore R. C. Wells 88087-104 Twelfth Census of the United States Agriculture Department of the Interior, Census Office. Washington, D.C. 3-20-1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Friend: It has been my intention to inform you of my success in the Census Office but did not want to annoy you while everything was at fever heat. Of course you know that nothing could please me more than to see you climb the ladder of fame for, like every Negro who worked and voted for you, I feel as if I helped you. I have been promoted twice and now receive $1200 per annum. I'm conducting a special work for the Chief Statistician of my division and feel grateful to you and Mr. Littauer for your kindness. With best wishes for your continued prosperity, I am your humble servant, Wm T. Ferguson 1420 Pierce Place 8809[*P.F.*] PHILIP H. GOEPP 1524 Chestnut St. Philadelphia March 20 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir, Although your letter comes to me in due form, it is really no more mine than if addressed to another person. For I did not write the review of your books in the Harvard Magazine. I might have sent your letter to Mr. Wm. R. Thayer, of the Magazine; but it seems safer and better to return it to you for further destination. I must confess, however, that your letter comes home to me in a striking way. I have followed your 8810 career with great interest of which the high point probably was my attendance at a lecture you gave at the University of Pennsylvania some ten years ago. You were then the realized type of the fearless free lance of reform, as member, as President of the [C. P. R.?] Commission. The uncompromising and logical quality of your attitude, as it left you out of touch with "practical" politics, brought you the warm sympathy of all ardent and disinterested friends of reform. Now it is certainly all different. And the letter you write me, thogh addressed by a kind of mistake, gives me in a way almost a compelling chance for telling you briefly from my own individual point of view, how the same lovers of a better condition (whom you will not find at the railroad stations), how [we?] feel about you. There is no doubt that the Villards,the Godkins (who, in spite of mistakes, are a noble kind), have not changed; it is you who have changed. You have gained a great many new friends; but I should like your secret opinion of their real value in comparison with the old ones. There is no need to go into special facts or acts. A slow change of bearings, no one can doubt it, -- you are too honest to deny it even to yourself --, has brought you into greater sympathy with the regulator party worker with our old henchman, whoever he is, than with the people who care for good and true things rather than for individual gain and glory, who have a conception of patriotism based on the honor, right doing and fundamental principles of the nation; who are resisting the deadly alliance of commercialism and government; of which a striking symptom is the late revelation from Delaware. Whatever be the small facts of this or that appointment or removal, you have certainly come to stand today as the friend rather than the foe of the obstacles of truth and real progress. There can be no doubt of a great moral loss to yourself, and through yourself to your country. This kind of a letter would of course, be " rot" to the "[Query?]" sort. But to men who know what Harvard stands for, and who hoped that you were its public champion, the meaning is clear and the truth very bitter. My own ardent hope, Mr. Vice-President, is that there will be a return, an awakening before long, when you may prove a needed leader out of the slough in which we are now sinking ever deeper, -- a position to which your better sense, clearer view and higher moral start not only fit, but find you. But it will only come if the moral aim is, as it once was with you, preeminent and absorbing. Yours very truly Philip H. Goepp. [*8811*]Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs. Washington, March 20, 1901. [shorthand notation] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt-- I am not clear in my mind by what title I should address you, whether President, Governor, or what not, but I know you will excuse me if I call you simply plain "Mr. Roosevelt". I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 18th instant, inclosing a communication from Rev. C.L. Hall of Elbowoods, No. Dakota, in regard to the Agency at Fort Berthold. I regret very much the tone of your letter in which you state that people persist in thinking that you still have some concern with Indian affairs, which you disclaim as being not true. While the Insular possessions have largely absorbed the attention of the country, we still have an Indian question, and I sincerely hope that you may find some time occasionally to give it attention, as I understand you have been accustomed to doing. In regard to this particular Agency, the facts as stated by Mr. Hall are substantially correct, and I intend to do all in my power to secure the appointment of a new Agent. You know that Indian Agents are considered the political perquisite of Senators, and Senator Hansborough thinks that the appointment belongs to him. I hope to con 8812Hon. T.R. (2) convince him that the present incumbent is not the proper man for the place. I return Mr. Hall's letter. With kind regards, I am Yours truly WA Jones Commissioner (H) 8813[March 20, 1901] THE UNION LEAGUE PHILADELPHIA Hon. Theordore Roosevelt Vice President Oyster Bay N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt I thank you for your very kind and considerate attention to my letter in regard to my brother Luther. I sincerely hope that he may secure the appointment he desires and I would appreciate any information on the subject, 8814that would be agreeable to you to impart at any time. I beg to remain very respectfully yours, Mr. D. Kelly March 20th, 190187 Savannah St, Rochester, N. Y. Mar. 20, 1901 His Excellency, the Vice-President of the United States: I enclose a clipping from the Rochester "Herald" of recent date. I infer from it that some of the employees of the government are not to be trusted and I take this, perhaps, extraordinary means of ascertaining if I might not get a position with small salary, but one where advancement would depend solely upon myself. At present I am employed on the aforesaid "Herald" in the engraving department and think a better position will not come to me. - I must work to get it first. My home is at Seneca Falls, N.Y. and there were six straight Republican votes cast from the Knight family at the recent presidential election and my father is well acquainted with Hon. J. B. H. Mongin, deputy Secy. of State. I am, twenty five years of ageand of temperate habits and would like to get in the Bureau of Engraving as half tone photographer if such engraving is done in the Bureau. The Hon. "Tom" Payne in Federal (?) building, Capt. Zalinski of dynamite gun fame, Lieut Browningshield [?] and Hon. Fred Gibbs are Seneca Falls boys and as they are getting old isn't it time for a younger one to be there? I would like to be that one. Trusting to receive a favorable reply, I am, Your humble servant, Homer L. Knight Philadelphia 2119 DE LANCEY PLACE Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. Dear Sir:- The Executive Committee of the Contemporary Club of this city, has assigned listening to your opinions on any contemporary subject. Very truly John Bach McMaster March 20 1901 8817to me the pleasant duty of inviting you to honor the Club with an address on the evening of the second Tuesday in April. You are requested to select the subject for the evening. The Contemporary Club is composed of some three hundred ladies and gentlemen of this city who would greatly appreciate the privilege of 8818March the 20th 1901 Holmes P.O. N.Y. Mr Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir As I have just lost my Husband leaving me with six Children and the two last ones being boys which my Husband named I thought I would send their names one borned Dec the 27th 1898 Admiral Dewey Mead, the other borned Jan. the 2nd 1901 and his name is Theodore Rosevelt Mead. Both on the Register at the Town of Pawling Dutchess County. N. Y. Mr Geo HowardRegistry Clerk Would you please tell Mr. Dewey of the name. My Husband was a good Republican and a good man. he died seven weeks ago I am poor of course. and thought perhaps if I gave the names of the little ones to yourself and Mr. Dewey perhaps you might make them a little present. which you would hardly miss and would help me so much. and I should be so very thankful. I do hate to separate the little ones so young. I am very Sincerely Yours Mrs. Moses Mead [Mead] Duchess Co. Holmes P.O. N.Y. 8820[*PF*] 20 March 1901 Embassy of the United States Rome My dear Theodore I received the papers yesterday giving full reports of the inaugural of March 4th I only regretted that the weather should have been so unfavorable. I read your speech in the Senate with a good deal of interest. Our legislators cannot realize too much that "Great privileges and great powers are ours, and heavy are the responsibilities that go with these privileges & these powers"-- 8821In your career you have shown that opportunity is a privilege. In every instance it has been certainly fulfilled. I have great confidence in your future and even consider you a man of destiny i.e. that you will become some day the President of the United States. I notice a great difference on the continent since I was here in 1899. Our people are respected & our nation feared. You no longer hear of Americans pretending or wishing to pass themselves off as English. The facts of ourArmy & Navy and our credit at home & abroad have made us a proud people-- *Confidential* I trust that we shall acquire the Danish Islands! Nothing would please Germany so much as to acquire a base of supplies in our hemisphere. The importance of the Monroe Doctrine will increase as time goes on. I gave a reception to Americans here on Washingtons Birthday-- About 400 attended! I was indeed proud of the Compatriots because I do not believe that any other nation could have got together at public reception in a foreign 8823city so many well appearing intelligent & representative looking people. Trusting that this will find you & yours in good health and wishing you every success not only as Vice President, but as the presiding officer of U.S. Senate. Believe me always Sincerely yours Meyer [shorthand notation]PF. San Francisco, Cal Mar 20th, 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Washington. D. C. My dear Colonel Roosevelt. Received your letter on arriving at Honolulu from Samoa, and reached here Feb 25 one day after the wreck of the Rio de Janario which boat I narrowly escaped sailing on from Honolulu. Enjoyed my stay in Samoa greatly and benefited from its salubrious climate, though my old wound troubles me at times. Inclosed are two clippings from "Chronicle" which show the attitude of the two powers towards 8823those Islanders. Expect to remain here for six or eight weeks until the weather gets warmer in the East. It is perfect weather here and am sorry you are not to visit the Coast this Spring for the people are most anxious to see you. Trusting you are in your usual good health. I beg to remain Sincerely yours, Mason Mitchell c/o Bohemian Club [shorthand notations][For enc see 3-16-01]DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE TERRITORY OF ARIZONA Robert E. Morrison, U. S. Attorney. Thomas D. Bennett, Asst. U. S. Attorney. Prescott, Arizona, March 20, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Sir: Some time since, the undersigned took the liberty of addressing you relating to securing an appointment in the federal service of Henry Bardshar of Prescott, Arizona. In reply to our communication, your private secretary suggested that the wise course would be for Mr. Bardshar to suggest what line of employment he would prefer. We believe that Mr. Bardshar's qualifications as a linguist, and as a gentleman, fit him to fill a consulate to one of the South American Republics. He is a fluent Spanish scholar, is discreet in action, and his ability to perform the duties connected with such and office is unquestioned. It would be untimely in us to direct your attention to the soldierly career of Mr. Bardshar, as a distinguished member of your famous regiment of rough riders, and of whom you have made such favorable mention in your speeches and writings. We can not too heartily endorse this gentleman for a position in the diplomatic service, and we write direct to you believing that you will take early action looking to the appointment of your soldier friend and companion in arms. We have known Mr. Bardshar a number of years and can recommend him for his sobriety, integrity and superior intelligence. 8825DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE TERRITORY OF ARIZONA Robert E. Morrison, U. S. Attorney Thomas D. Bennett, Asst. U. S. Attorney Having now suggested what Mr. Bardshar would like, we earnestly request that you let us know at your earliest convenience what can be done in this matter, believing that your recollection of San Juan will make you favorable to this application. Respectfully, Robt E Morrison J H [Callms?]ROBERT E. MORRISON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THOMAS D. BENNETT U. S. Attorney OFFICE OF UNITED STATES ATTORNEY [?] U.S. Attorney THE TERRITORY OF ARIZONA Having now suggested what Mr. Bardahar would like, ]?] earnestly. I request that you let us know at your earliest convenience what can be done in this matter, believing that your recollection of San Juan will make you favorable to this application. Respectfully, Robt E. Morrison J.H. Callius Shorthand over much of the page[RIGHT PAGE] Wm. D. Murphy 2 Wall St., New York. March 20 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the U.S. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Your valued favor is at hand and I agree with you in thinking that it would be a good thing for you to have a talk with Atkins. Before long I expect him to visit me here in New York and I hope that it may suit your convenience to arrange an interview at that time. Sincerely yours, Wm D. Murphy P.S. Atkins would be delighted to receive a line from you. His address is 608 14th St. Washington 8827 [LEFT PAGE] 40 East Thirty-Sixth Street March 20th '01 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Theodore Owing to absence at Albany I have but now received your note of the 18th. I shall be glad to call on the 23rd. Sincerely yours Wm Church Osborn [RIGHT PAGE] Wm. D. Murphy 2 Wall St., New York. March 20 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the U.S. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Your valued favor is at hand and I agree with you in thinking that it would be a good thing for you to have a talk with Atkins. Before long I expect him to visit me here in New York and I hope that it may suit your convenience to arrange an interview at that time. Sincerely yours, Wm D. Murphy P.S. Atkins would be delighted to receive a line from you. His address is 608 14th St. Washington 8827 [LEFT PAGE] 40 East Thirty-Sixth Street March 20th '01 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Theodore Owing to absence at Albany I have but now received your note of the 18th. I shall be glad to call on the 23rd. Sincerely yours Wm Church OsbornLETTERHEAD: Miss M. P. Pascal, Prest. Mrs. A. H. Spencer, VIce-Prest. Col. J.C. Long, Treas 576 Lexington Avenue. Mrs. John M. Scheel, Auditor 523 Manhatten Avenue. PASCAL INSTITUTE 576 Lexington Avenue Corner 51st Street New York Mar 20, 1901 Col. Theo. Roosevelt: Dear Sir: I am still hoping that you may find it possible to give my girls' and boys' clubs a visit, and by the inspiration of your presence and interest in them, intensify the patriotic enthusiasm I am trying very hard to keep up, until they are old enough to fully understand the duties that will be theirs when they accept the responsibilities of citizenship. If you chance to have no engagement for the evening of Friday Mar 29th I wish you could come and hear some 8829some of the boys debate upon the subject of *arbitration [*underlined]. These boys are from *fourteen [*underlined] to *sixteen [*underlined] years of age, and they have surprised and delighted *lawyers [*underlined] and *judges [*underlined], so you will not be bored, I am sure. I sincerely hope that you may be able to come. If *not [*underlined] on *that [*underlined] evening, or *some other* [*underlined*] that you may select for your own convenience - Mr Saml. L. Clemens has kindly consented to be with us on the 29th and we hope to have several military friends also. Awaiting your reply, I am yours very sincerely, *Margt. P. Pascal* [*underlined*]335 West 86 St., N.Y. March 20, 1901 My dear Excellency:-- You are, I note, to be in town on Saturday afternoon next, as my wife and myself are to have the pleasure of listening to you at the dinner in behalf of the Legal Aid Society. Could you not spare us a midday hour for lunch Sunday, the day following? In all the years that I have had the pleasure of personal relations with you, you have not yet darkened 8830 my doors, and the ladies of my household are beginning to express doubts not as to whether there is such a person as Theodore Roosevelt, but as to whether I have ever had anything to do with him. Our lunch hour is 1:30, but could be adjusted in any way that might better suit your convenience I am, as ever, Yours faithfully, G .H. Putnam Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. 8831 [*shorthand*]March 20th [1901] P F Calumet Club 267 Fifth Avenue My dear Theodore, I have just received a letter from Amelie who writes from Houston, Texas (Capitol Hotel) they have had a grand time and Amelie says "now for a favor, we all want to get a shot at some big game & have a taste of the wild American wilderness & now I am only the mouthpiece who is asking you to ask Cousin Theodore for a letter 8832of introduction or the necessary information so as to aruble us to strike the right spot. The boys are crazy to do it & I think I am too - We don't care where we go after this place except that the general direction will be towards Frisco-" Will you grant his request & greatly oblige, Your old cousin, Cornelius. [*[Roosevelt]*] PS. They spent a week in a light house at Boco Grande where there was supposed to be great fishing [*8833*] But all they caught were 2 sharks (700 & 350 pounds) 10 swell black bass & 50 sheepshead - he says: as for the tarpon I believe it is a fish only to be found in books & in the strong imaginations of people who generate those wonderful fishing stories. [shorthand]Established 1842. Incorporated 1895. Oak Hall Clothing Co., Clothiers and Furnishers, 95 to 105 Washington St. Telephone, 840 Haymarket. In Reply please mention Number. This letter is No.------------- Dictated by T.H.S. Address all letters to the Company. Boston, Mar, 20th, 1901, Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Teddy-: Do you want to delight the heart of a very dear friend of mine, (Carl Sobeski) by favoring him with your autograph on the enclosed photograph? I also enclose one I have had of you since '80. Should you care to inscribe that too, I shall appreciate it very much. You see I have no delicacy in asking favors for my friends. There is a feeling in the air, that my College chum Mr. Gaston may be nominated for next Governor in Massachusetts. If such good fortune favors him, I feel sure it will meet with your endorsement. Sincerely yours, Thornton Simmons "Joe" 8834 [*shorthand*]CLIPPINGS FOR MERCHANTS, DOCTORS, LAWYERS, WRITERS, CLERGYMEN, EDITORS, EVERYBODY REFERENCES: MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, OMAHA Omaha Bureau of Press Clippings Offices, 314 and 315 Karbach Block. Telephone 1240. Chas. D. Thompson, Proprietor. Omaha, Neb., March 20, 1901. Vice-President Theodore Roosefelt [Roosevelt] Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: In our Bureau of Press Clippings covering Nebraska, Iowa and the surrounding States we find a great many personal mentions in regards to yourself. Believing that these notices would be both interesting and profitable we enclose you a few sample notices and offer to furnish you these Clippings at the nominal sum of $3.00 per month furnished every week promptly, postpaid, Services discontinued on notice. These notices are gleaned from over 5000 Newspapers in Nebraska, Iowa and the surrounding States. This Clippings Bureau is under the Direct supervision of Chas. D. Thompson the advertising agent of Omaha who has all kinds of periodicals at his command and the service will be first class. Trusting you will give us a trial order, we are, Respectfully, Bureau of Press Clippings, Chas. D. Thompson Proprietor. 8835[For enc see 3-20-01]March 20. 1901. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I thank you for your letter of the 14th inst. And I gain the impression that Mrs Roosevelt and yourself are not entirely satisfied with the portrait. As soon as convenient, will you kindly apprise me of a date that you can meet me at a gallery 8836in fifth avenue to sit for several negatives as fine as can be made, at my expense, from which Mrs Roosevelt and yourself, can select a position that you agree on at the outset. and from which I should like your permission to begin another printing, RIGHT PAGE: to be submitted later for your approval, in view of its being placed in the Executive chamber. I want the chance to demonstrate that I can do what I have set out for, and I trust I donot annoy you. Yours cordially - Bayard H. Tyler 8837 Hon Theodore Roosevelt2 727 Nineteenth Street. March 20, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt Please accept my thanks for your kind note of March 16th. I hope that you may be given the opportunity of saying a word for me and I fully appreciate the limitations to which you refer. I presume the Attorney General will be the person, who will decide the matter. 8838judging from the names of those who have held the position and those who are trying for it, if any attention is paid to merit, I certainly ought to get appointed. Again thanking you, I am Very Sincerely Yours H. Randall Webb.You are cordially invited to attend the Dedicatory Exercises at the Opening of the New Federal Building at Buffalo, N.Y. Wednesday afternoon, March twentieth nineteen hundred and one at half-after two o'clock 8839EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Henry W. Brendel, President, Collector of Customs and Custodian. Dr. Samuel G. Dorr, Postmaster. Major Thomas W. Symons, U. S. Engineer. Charles A. Orr, U. S. Pension Agent. Wesley C. Dudley, Assistant U. S. Attorney. William H. Bradish, Secretary GENERAL COMMITTEE Henry W. Brendel, Collector of Customs. William H. Bradish, Special Deputy Collector. Henry S. Hill, Appraiser of Merchandise. Dr. Samuel G. Dorr, Postmaster. Oliver A. Jenkins, Assistant Postmaster. H. McClellan Wade, Chief Clerk Ry. Mail Service. William J. Waterman, Assistant Chief Clerk Ry. Mail Service. Archie D. Sanders, Collector of Internal Revenue. Adolph G. Frankenstein, Deputy Collector Internal Revenue. Major Thomas W. Symons, U. S. Engineer. Hon. John R. Hazel, Judge U. S. District Court. George P. Keating, Clerk U. S. District Court. Harris S. Williams, Clerk U. S. Circuit Court. Charles H. Brown, U. S. District Attorney. Wesley C. Dudley, Assistant U. S. District Attorney. Sherman S. Jewett, U. S. Commissioner. Charles K. Robinson, U. S. Commissioner. Louis L. Ullman, U. S. Commissioner. Dilworth M. Silver, U. S. Commissioner. Howard Conkling, Deputy U. S. Marshal. Charles F. Sturm, Deputy U. S. Marshal. Charles A. Orr, U. S. Pension Agent. James W. Smith, Chief Clerk Pension Agency. Frederick L. R. Pope, U. S. Inspector of Hulls. Joseph G. Schumacher, U. S. Inspector of Boilers. John R. DeBarry, U. S. Immigration Inspector. Comdr. Andrew Dunlap, U. S. Navy, Light House Estab't. Capt. Edwin E. Chapman, Supt. U. S. Life Saving Station. [TOP PAGE:] To Bureau Of Press Clippings Omaha, Neb. You will please forward me weekly press clippings reports on general mentions of myself in Neb. Ia. and the surrounding states. and charge m $3.00 per month, postage prepaid, bill rendered monthly. Service to begin at once. Name_____ Address___________ Date___________ Service discontinued on notice 8841 [BOTTOM PAGE:] The Portland Portland. Oregon. H.C. Bowers, Manager. March 21, 1901. The Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. Dear Colonel - Just to tell you that you have made two glad hearts thankful and grateful.. I tried every way Colonel to avoid calling on you, yet, when at the last it became a question of asking you or leaving the little girl alone again, I plain had to bury scruple and come to you. You would be repaid could you know the happiness that good telegram brought. The Kintuck left last night and now we are here awaiting my further orders. Thank you. Very Truly, Lincoln C. Andrews 8842[TOP PAGE:] To Bureau Of Press Clippings Omaha, Neb. You will please forward me weekly press clippings reports on general mentions of myself in Neb. Ia. and the surrounding states. and charge m $3.00 per month, postage prepaid, bill rendered monthly. Service to begin at once. Name_____ Address___________ Date___________ Service discontinued on notice 8841 [BOTTOM PAGE:] The Portland Portland. Oregon. H.C. Bowers, Manager. March 21, 1901. The Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. Dear Colonel - Just to tell you that you have made two glad hearts thankful and grateful.. I tried every way Colonel to avoid calling on you, yet, when at the last it became a question of asking you or leaving the little girl alone again, I plain had to bury scruple and come to you. You would be repaid could you know the happiness that good telegram brought. The Kintuck left last night and now we are here awaiting my further orders. Thank you. Very Truly, Lincoln C. Andrews 8842Chas. McFarland. Sheriff of Moody County. Flandreau, So. Dak., March 21st 1901 Hon Vice President Roosevelt Washington D.C. My Dear Colonel Yours of the 9th received in the midst of my trial for shooting the populist Editor out of season. I was afraid you could do nothing in regard to the examination, but It was my only chance, and I couldn't quit untill I knew I was beaten. You will be sorry to learn I know that I received a 30 days Jail Sentence which I am now serving. After serving my time I 8843 Chas. McFarland. Sheriff of Moody County. Flandreau, So. Dak.,.....190.. expect to go to the mines either in Black Hills or Montana and trust the next time I write you I will be able to send the amount I owe you. With the very heartiest and sincere good wishes for you in your new responsibilities I am very Respectfully Sincerely Yours Will A.Bell 8844Haymarket P Wm Co Va March 21 [01] Hon Theodore Rosevelt Vice Prest of U S. Dear Col. My son Lieut H. D. Berkeley of the 1st Cavalry who was so handsomely mentioned by you in your account of the taking of San Juan Hill, is now in the Philippines where he has been doing the Quartermasters & Commissary work of his Rgt. ever since he has been there. He is the first Republican member of our family & will have to look to his party for any influence that might benefit him. My senators Daniel and Martin would cheerfully serve me in the matter if they could do anything. There are two staff appointments, either of which [*Berkeley*] 8845Carlsbad Public School H. E. Berner, Superintendent Carlsbad, New Mexico, Mar. 21, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt U.S. Senate Washington, D. C. Dear Comrade: - No doubt you receive many letters asking one kind of favor or other, but I hope you will not consider my request an annoyance. I desire to secure the place as Superintendent of the New Mexico Military Academy, located at Roswell, N. M.: Do you know enough of me to write a letter of recommendation to the Board of Regents, addressed to J. O. Cameron of this place? With best wishes, - Your Comrade H.E. Berner Late 1st Sgt M Troop 1st N.Mexican 8846 [shorthand notation]THE WALDORF-ASTORIA, Fifth Avenue, 33rd and 34th Streets and Astor Court, New York March 21st, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, L.I. Sir: I met by chance tonight Senator Spooner in this hotel and he informed me that he would leave New York City tomorrow and that consequently it was impossible for him to see you on Saturday as he otherwise would have been delighted to do. He seemed much pleased with your high estimate of his opinion and in the presence of Mr. Perry Heath he expressed himself strongly in our favor. I have telephoned to Mr. Corwine to call upon you at 11 A.M. on Saturday at 422 Madison Avenue. I beg the honor to remain, dear Colonel, Very faithfully and respectfully yours, H. Borda, [Jr?] 8847PALACE HOTEL, San Francisco, Cal., March 21, 1901. Gen. W. H. Seamans, Adjutant General of California, Sacramento, Cal. My dear General:- I now expect to leave here for New York at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, and will look out at Sacramento as we stop there five minutes, I think. What you have told me about the political situation in California is very gratifying. It seems to me that nothing could be more fortunate, as under the wise expansion policy of President McKinley, to be continued even more effectively under Theodore Roosevelt, California is becoming and will become one of the richest and most popular States, and will I am sure, remain solidly Republicann [Republican] to the end of the chapter. Whoever can swing California into line with the great states of the East will necessarily exert a marked influence on national politics in the future. It seems to me that Gov. Gage and yourself hold the key to the situation. I have talked with more than 100 Republicans, and without a single exception they all speak in the highest terms of the present state administration. Whenever I have spoken of Roosevelt, his name always brings out a most enthusiastic response. I therefore, know that the work that I want to see Gov. Gage and yourself undertake is already molded to your hands. You do not have to create a sentiment, but simply to guide it. I do not believe that even the magnetic name of Blaine ever set California shouting as will Theodore -2- Roosevelt's at the proper time. Of course, I have not suggested the movement that I know will sweep the Pacific Coast to anyone but yourself, because I want you and your friends to take it in hand, and lead it to a splendid victory. Now I want to explain why those of us who admire Roosevelt and those who are the closest to him, do not want him put forward by New York in the first instance. In the first place, New York having now 78 votes in convention, will probably not be instructed for anyone, as that has been the policy of Senator Platt in the past. If we chose to make the effort to have the New York delegation instructed for Roosevelt, they would then say that he is "Platt's man" and we prefer to have the west lead off and New York will swing in at the present time. Mr. Platt is very friendly to Roosevelt and so I believe is Gov. Odell. Senator Lodge who controls Massachusetts is the closest friend that Roosevelt has, while Senator Kean of New Jersey will answer for that State. With California leading, the whole Pacific Coast will follow and Colorado, Wyoming, the Dakotas and Kansas and Nebraska will all swing in behind you. When your train starts from California, with I hope, Gov. Gage and yourself, leaders of the delegation and the East catches something of your splendid enthusiasm, Roosevelt will be as good as nominated, and if nominated, he will be elected world without end. This is an ambitious programme, but you can carry it through. You may know that you are working for the nomination of the bravest, the cleanest and most intellectual man in public life and for the most stalwart American living. The people know him, trust him and love him. I do not need to say all this to you, because I know you feel as warmly toward him as I do. May great good success attend you always. My kindest regards to the Governor. Sincerely yours, Henry H. Boyce [Enc in Boyce 4-20-01][*[3-21-01]*] Atlantic City, N.J. Mar 21 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. My Dear Sir: At your leisure, will you kindly send me the names of a few books that would broaden ones mind in reading and would make one feel that he had been benefited in the reading of them. Thanking you very kindly for the favor. Believe me -Very Truly Frank A. Brush Atlantic City c/o Grand Atlantic Hotel. 8850Geo. W. Brush, M. D. [? Place] 1132 Bergen Street Brooklyn N.Y. Office Hours: 8 to 9:30 A.M. 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. March 21st 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir, Your letter of March 19th is at hand. I will be at 422 Madison Ave at five P.M. on Friday as you request. Very Respectfully Yours, Geo. W. Brush 8851SAMUEL R. CHURCH, Attorney-At-Law, 925 F Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. Justice of the Peace. Notary Public. Telephone 1149. March 21st, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- I have the honor to present to you herewith a letter of introduction, from my brother, Dr. James Robb Church. My brother wrote to me advising me to present the letter in person and endeavor in a fifteen minutes' interview, to interest you on my behalf. As it will not be possible for me to see you for some time, I have determined to present my letter and to state my case, without wasting more of your valuable time than I can help. Perhaps it is rather superfluous for me to say that I have a good deal of admiration for you and should like to meet you if you are in this City at any time and will give me an appointment. In the meantime I will briefly state the case. In the first place my brother has committed an unintentional error in stating that I originated the District Code, that honor belongs to Mr. Justice Walter S. Cox of this District. What I did do, after six years' experience of Justice of the Peace, was to inform the Bar Association, of which I was a member that no upright system of 1. SAMUEL R. CHURCH Attorney-At-Law 925 F Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. inferior Courts could be expected until the fee system, so called was abolished and Justices of the Peace placed upon an independent basis like other Judges. Judge Cox's Code did not contain this reform and, oweing [owing] to my efforts, to some extent at least, it was inserted as an Amendment. The present system of Justices' Courts is one of fees, where the Justice depends upon his patronage and popularity for his success. The New Code makes it a salaried office of $3000.00 per year and reduces the number of Justices from fifteen to ten. I am an applicant for the office, under its improved conditions and hope, that as I have endeavored to honestly fulfill its duties, in spite of its disadvantages, I may receive favorable consideration. I have the endorsements of a number of the members of the Bar, of the very best standing and a number of Senators, among whom I would mention Messrs. Cullom, Hawley and Morgan. There will be a great pressure for the places of course and I am anxious to secure all the assistance I can. I dislike to speak of myself but will only say that I have attained a legal education in spite of my afflictions and that I have practiced law since 1886, and have been a Justice of the Peace for the past six years. I hope that you may feel at liberty to write a letter recommending me for the position, addressed to the President, and send it to me here and that, before the appointments are made you will be willing to speak a word for me to the Attorney General and 2. SAMUEL R. CHURCH Attorney-At-Law, 925 F Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. the President. The law does not take effect until January 1st, 1902 and, if you so desire, I shall gladly repay my respects in person, when ever you are in Washington and indicate a wish that I should do so. In the meantime, I thank you for all your kindness to my brother who always speaks of you with the greatest affection and I thank you for any interest you may think proper to take in my affairs. With great respect, believe me, Very sincerely yours, Samuel R. Church 3. [shorthand]The Chicago Tribune, Editorial Rooms. Chicago, March 21, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear sir:- What steps would you suggest be taken either by state legislatures or by Congress with a view of checking lynchings, the number of which seems to be increasing every year. A brief reply will be greatly appreciated by the Tribune. Yours very truly, A L Clarke News Editor.[RIGHT PAGE - 1] [*[3-21-01]*] 79 Madison St. Hoboken N.J. Hon. Vice President Roosevelt Dear Sir, Allow me in a few lines to extend to you my many congratulations as Vice President, and as your career as Governor was well appreciated by the people, I earnestly hope and trust you may have health and strength to do like-wise as Vice President. Having wrote 8856 I am seventeen past and as I feel that I am the only support I trust you will do your utmost, in interceding for me no matter what it may be for the start, whether in New York or Washington. Thanking you for the kindness you have bestowed upon my Sister and wish to inform you she is getting along first straight since your kind letter you wrote to Dr. Gibbs in the orthopaetic on 59St. and Lexington Ave. Trusting to hear a favorable reply at your convience also thanking you in the meantime. Respectfully Harry J. Cross March 21, -1901[RIGHT PAGE - 2] to you a year ago in regards to my Sister that had Spinal trouble and receiving such a favorable reply in return, I feel it is my duty to send you many congratulations to your success. As I have just left school and feel that as I have to support my Mother and Sister I wish to ask you in a few lines if you could possibly get me anything to do. Being informed through a cousin of mine who 8857 [LEFT PAGE -3] died here last year if I could get in the Senate as *Page Boy* [*double underlined*] it would be a very good thing for me. I suppose you have meet this Cousin of mine during your term as Governor for it was on your election he won a bet of $5.000 and this cousin is Mr William Clark Ex-Corporation Counsil of New York who died here in February 19. 1900. As Mr Clark was the only dependence I had in the world I now apply to you dear Vice President and ask you to help me.[3-21-01] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Incorporated 21,000 Offices in America. Cable Service To All The World. Thos. T. Eckert, President and General Manager. 74 op Number 11 Sent by [Jm Curtain?] Mch 21, 1901 Fifth Ave Hotel NY To Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Have just come from Siberia and China x May I see you x If so when and where Jeremiah Curtin. Avondale, Pa.; Mar 21- 1901 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, You may have wondered why I failed to return to you in Washington after our last interview there. I called on you with letters from our State organization. Strongly endorsing my application for Rural Mail Inspector in Penna These included personal letters from Gov. Stone. - Sec. of Commonwealth - Atty Gnrl. Pres of Senate and Acting State Chairman. - Also the endorsement of Mr. Butler our Representative. These gentlemen are all my friends. You advised me to secure senatorial endorsements. Approaching Mr. Quay, he assured me of his personal interest, but that his [relations?] with P.M. Gnrl Susser were such that it would accomplish more harm than good and was not advisable - He also said that any thing like requesting a favor of Charles Emory Smith by him was out of the question - You are probably aware of the feeling existing between them 8859Chesterville, Pa.._______________189 2 In company with several gentleman I approached Mr. Penrose - He stated that unfortunately, he was pledged to another party. But appreciating the situations and at the urgent solicitation of our acting State-Chairman he pledged himself not to oppose this appointment provided it could be secured. I trust you may appreciate the situation - I do not come to you as a mendicant or common office seeker. In the bitter campaign of last fall - the turning over of the senator and four members of this county alone affected the election of Mr Quay - and gained the control of present legislation - the latter gained by one vote; the election of [My] Mr Quay by seven. This county is normally anti-Quay and only by the most strenuous work did we save it. I was tired of the constant quarrel - and believed the best interests of the State - were to relieve him - This is probably the richest and most populous agricultural Counties in the state. Strongly republican in national politics [*8860*]Chesterville, Pa.._______________189 3 gave the head of the ticket nearly 10000 majority. - the greatest since the Grant campaign. Naturally the competition for this place is severe - My political friends urge me to appeal to you. I am ambitious to advance - and as well, provide for the growing needs of my [family] boys. I am worth it. - have done my state good services and can fill with ability the modest place I ask. Our personal pride is touched for if I am unsuccessful [the] fact would be greeted by howls of delight from political opponents. An emphatic letter of endorsement to P.M. Genl. Smith from you would gain my end - Can you give it? I say to you frankly that I would not ask it did I think it possible that it would lead to complications - I do not believe, - in fact am sure that it will not. The bitter enmity that exists between Mr Susser and Quay. eliminates him. The already pledged Senator Penrose has publicly given his acquiescence It is hard luck that with the unanimous support of our State organization [say] I should suffer from the selfish quarrels of men whom I worked night & day to elect [*8861*]Chesterville, Pa.._______________189 4 I ask this favor of you not only for the sake of the old life in the Bad Lands but for the recognized merit of my ability as proven by my splendid support: Mr Butler our Representative who will present my claims, urges me to request, your [support] interest. The appointment should really belong to House members as it is not subject to Senatorial confirmation. Your active support of my request would I am confident, confirm the respect and esteem of our State organization and add immeasurably to the loyalty and pride long held toward you by my family and friends. Should you find this impossible let me know. It is necessary to present application at once. Will you kindly extend to Mrs. Roosevelt my kindest regards and say to her that Mrs. [Dauty] was very indignant when I could not give to her the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt: It is June 25th Awaiting your reply I am Sincerely your friend Wm Y. [Dauty] 8862[shorthand notation]THE ARIZONA DAILY CITIZEN. The Leading Republican Evening Paper of the Southwest. Established 1870. Member of the Associated Press. Published Daily and Weekly by the Citizen Printing and Publishing Co. Tucson, Arizona, March, 21/'01, Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C., Dear Sir:--The Citizen in 1882 makes mention of a certain Charles and a Robert Sigsby, ranchers, in connection with the killing of the former by the Apaches. Can you tell me, is Capt. Sigsby, formerly of the Maine, related to the foregoing? I am preparing the story for the Sunday Tribune of Chicago. Thanking you in advance for any information you may give me, I am very truly yours, [W.H. Dilworth?] HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY. N.Y. N.Y. Armory 62d, St. & Columbus Avenue, New York, March 21st, 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Gov. Roosevelt:- Thank you very much for your kindness in speaking about Tilton, and I am sure that with the recommendation of his superior officers already filed in Washington, he will receive his appointment. Would it be asking too much of you to review my Regiment on Thursday evening May 2nd, at half past eight and also give me the pleasure of dining with me at the Knickerbocker Club before the Review. It is needless for me to express to you how much we should all appreciate the honor you would do us, as we always will regret that while Governor of State your engagements were such that you could not honor us by reviewing the Regiment. Trusting that you will see your way clear to accepting the Review, I am with renewed thanks, Yours sincerely, George R Dyer [shorthand] [*8864*]OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER. Department of the Interior, A Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C., Mar. 21, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 19th instant, with inclosures [enclosures], and to advise you that the claims referred to in said communication will be given prompt consideration, and the claimants advised of the status of the same. Very respectfully, H Clay Frank Commissioner. [*8865*][*[Foster]*] East Machias Maine March - 21 -1901 Vice President, - Theodore Roosevelt - If you could but regard this as a duty I omit myself and also to name you against a faction $ paid that in local times, disburse - more or less expects yet - degrades and dishonors - same city and who role into office their representatives - only to find - that these nit-wits have been submited - when occasional aims of curi affairs, or municipal - that by - all - honest -people claim these rights - are the same - These you will see how a citizen's rights should be as in all honor thinks - yet for [*8866*] (2) Material honor - or dis honor - which? of - am late Club - Trul - by my - Recilev lates of woe - (of 1812 18.64-5 - I am not - to be - set aside when my citizens partly through blind yeul and prejudice renings seek still - further by faction - influence disregard my claims rights to my accident case my hospital record of Aug 2 - (22. of my infamed arm - and sustained inpay on arm was set forth before me by local Drs here - also yet - withour - for medical knowledge gave me up - sent me to hospital mind my tired Drs are silent [*8867*]lack of inability and money can not over come obsticalic and ward off the blows of their enemies - Mr. Roosevelt - Please understand me-that for many years only towns people have looked upon a certain class of citizens in a false light - as unworthy to stand on as equal - only in votes or tax payers - and reg curged them though prejudice Errors of ammisty - jealousy if they rise above their poverty - or about to stand a little higher than their ancesters [?emuge] malice enmety at my people for assuming to use is most audacius [?ed] a Revolutionary Daughter - that I am not on record and my towns people are unkind unsympathetic for my helpless arm my life endangered my arm pronounced as paralysed Aug 1-5. July 31 - by local Drs. The hospital staff Drs who regarded my accident and recital as truth - and my arm as a peculiar case a queer case declared I certainly needed help sympathy injury sustained over the muscle of my arm was a fact and I should receive I but remained the best care best of treatment and xray examinations of my injured arm and my husband have statements of my examinations and only of either [?]- my first times - Excuse inatives -Vice President - Theodore Roosevelt That I have suffered from this accident and while my arm has been restored to its normal condition again and one hospital Dr - has acknoledged this The Spirit of which facts - money I should receive as a barrier between my enemies and makes them inhuman by their scornful manners - - silent - sarcasm - Above the human life sacredness of the body disregarded - and leading on young to look [*8869*] (3) Accident Claims of Sidewalk - Vice President - Theodore Roosevelt - What have you or I to do with the government laws of one our nation & Local convulsions may never be supposed to reach you or the President of our nation - and every state every town frames its own - laws - does it not? Yet - Hamilton, Jay , Madison were all wise men who prepared written statements for us all to be read for reference in truth life there. That for every individual citizen - their rights should be surely defended - when in local districts or communities there is faction [*8868*]or a class of citizens by vote or influence deprive a weaker citizen of those rights and our power by faction the citizens claims. I can name the heads of National affairs and a law should be [heard?] an open door- When state laws by this Spirit causes oppression against any citizens rights That influential persons of wealth- of this town has by Silence caused my Statements of injuries sustained and Xray photo of my arm injured -keep back when on Aug 22- also 20-18 I was told by Supt of hospital I was to receive these from the Directors of hospital staff- — upon honor -— in a false light at this unhealthy state of affairs- Therefore my appeal To you and the President -Gov. Hill has also my appeal and props of hospital Dr. who wrote me about my arm Yet I fail to secure regard arm sustained injury at all as always spoken of in hospital ward Why suppress?Vice President- Theodore Roosevelt Can I give you and the President this word of warning and ask for the open door that should be open for all whose local faction prejudice blinds- and state legislature and Gov. of State are blindfolded ? Will you allow me to use suspicion to to my disadvantage surrounding me? Will you help me to stand on my feet? Crush anarchy? I am without money therefore my dishonor rights supposed [*8871*] June 22-2-13 16 Execute Judgement and Righteousness Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Can you regard this as sacred duty? and can I obtain a natural law above the common state laws & Were my claims are blindly indiffered to my claims to justice? And Drs are not only shielded but take money for my treatment must deny me the rights - claims of my Xray photo and injured arm statement for what? [*8870*] Lack of Knowledge My townspeople don't know Hamilton and Madison left this appeal for the open door for individuals or nations where no other way was visible May Gods wisdom shine on you to deal wisely this affair Will you try this experiment and by your force of honorable persuasiveness for fraternity and on safety on peace? This is a bold stroke. How can I address you to make my case sure Can I get money from the [State] National Treasury and my property or my husbands excellent value at over $3000 yet pd pr sale but in the head of this town sightly and is a fine location Can this be a wise plan to overcome my enemies by your quietly producing through influence for nation honor and with this I can claim my hospital record and statement- sue my town swoop down quickly on those who feel their homes are final before Gods lawsSuggestion Can I obtain from the [State] Natural Treasury money if a natural law can be obtained and can I sel this property my dept to the Treasury and ask for many years to redeem ? If I had money and my people there would be no Spirit of robbery or prejudice or influence and seeing me use quietly and with time dignity with the Presidents and Gov of my states seal and a law not common to one states [*8873*] Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Please understand this is a struggle for a liberty and true dignity of purpose- Lack of moral courage keeps many from opening their lips to this wrong - - and also my husband who has been too secuded in early life to attempt this work for me Can I be too bold for my sacred liberties rights ? Shall God's law sink and mans human lens use? Is this local affair of yours a growth in private liberty in little things now stronger to be upheld by one National leader? [*8872*]this would cause a direct change in our officials and people of wealth influence to not look down upon any citizens or to oppose them because of their lowly position Will this be a Sacred trust -imposed upon you for turning a factional spat into a pure moral one and this Way I at last through an Infinite Father of us all give my posterity an uplift — Yours Most Sincerely Mrs. Alice H. Foster East Machias Maine Box 78GRIFFIN ENGINEER COMMAND 68, Corps of New York, Spanish War Veterans, 139 E. 59th St., New York March 21st, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- The writer has the honor in the name of the Griffin Engineer Command No. 68, Spanish War Veterans, to write to inquire whether you will be in or about New York on the evening of April 15th, 1901. On that evening the Command is to have its First Annual Reception, and we would like very much to have you present, and it would be a matter of the greatest honor if you would say a few words to the Command, which is composed of over a hundred members of the First Regiment of Volunteer Engineers, and expects to enroll the entire list of three hundred, who are now resident in the Metropolitan district. We hope to have General Ludlow, Colonel Fiebeger and Captain Champe Andrews, the Corps Adjutant of the New York State organization, present, each of whom will say a few words prior to the presentation of a stand of colors to the Command. We appreciate the many demands upon your time, and it is with considerable timidity that we write you thus, but knowing your great interest in the Veteran Association we take this liberty. Awaiting with interest the favor of your reply, I am, Sir, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, James Gracie Adjutant. 139 E. 59th st [Gracie] Law Offices GRIGSBY & GRIGSBY. Mulhall Block. Melvin Grigsby. Sioux K. Grigsby. Sioux Falls, S. D., March 21st, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y., My Dear Colonel:- There is to be a union state encampment of the G. A. R. and the S. A. W. boys at this place on the 4th, 5th and 6th of June next. On behalf of both organizations I am instructed to request you to join us. Permit me to personally urge you to come if possible. If there is any one place in this glorious union where you would receive a more enthusiastic welcome than at any other that place is surely Sioux Falls in South Dakota. Remember too that we can count on delightful weather all through that month. Our old banner reads "1900 McKinley & Roosevelt 1904"- Did you notice that? The West is yours for 1904, including of course Your Friend, Melvin Grigsby RIGHT PAGE: 1025 Harmon Place Minneapolis Minn. Mar. 21 -1901 To Vice Pres. Roosevelt; Dear sir-; I Annie Groom, take the privilege of writing you, asking permission to call a waltz I have composed "The Roosevelt Waltzes". I am twenty-two years old, was born in Ilion N.Y., and came to Minneapolis 8877 LEFT PAGE: to give it the name I have suggested. I feel forward in writing to one I have never met, but the Bible says, "Ask and ye shall receive"' so I am asking. Dear sir, if you feel inclined to grant this request I trust you will write me at the earliest date convenient to you. I am respectfully yours, Annie Groomwith my parents seventeen years ago, where we have since lived. We were quite well -to-do at one time, and I have studied music eight years, and have a fair education also. We have had some poor luck, and are reduced in circumstances at the present time, and have been for nearly three years past. I have always lived at home with my parents, in fact have always been dependant on them. About four weeks ago, the idea struck me that possibly I could compose a piece and make something on it, to help us out a little. My father suggested the name, and I think it would help the sale of my waltz wonderfully. I have a great many friends here, and those who have heard my waltz, think it is very pretty. As soon as it is published and copyrighted I shall mail you a copy provided you allow meTroy, Mont. March the 21st, 1901 Vice-President, Roosevelt, pleas find enclosed. a litel song. as a slight toakin of my reguards your umbel servant J.E. Hartwell 8879EDITED BY MISS GERALDINE M. HAVERTY, PUBLISH BY THE GAEL PUBLISHING CO. EN CENTS PER COPY. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. THE GAEL. [gaelic] A MONTHLY BI-LINGUAL MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE PROMOTION OF THE LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND ART OF IRELAND. Publication Office: 150 NASSAU STREET, New York, March 21", 1901 My dear Colonel Roosevelt, Thank you for your prompt and courteous acknowledgement of the shamrock. The little leaf, if had a spank of its Irish nature remaining, must have felt well repaid for its long journey. I must tell you that I have felt almost personally grateful to you for your manly and generous stand, taken for, the Irish side in your "farewell." It was a glorious offset to the cold and unsympathetic treatment of the same subject by Mr. Morley. A word of sympathy, of plain justice even, goes far with anyone of the Irish race. It is a peculiar fact that, outside of the circle of fierce light that beats on thrones and author's dens, (and council chambers and battlefields) [*8880*]EDITED BY MISS GERALDINE M. HAVERTY, PUBLISHED BY THE GAEL PUBLISHING CO. TEN CENTS PER COPY. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. THE GAEL. [gaelic] A MONTHLY BI-LINGUAL MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE PROMOTION OF THE LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND ART OF IRELAND. Publication Office: 150 NASSAU STREET, New York, 190 battlefields there lies a dark mass of "public" whose admiration or gratefulness is an unknown gratuity. (Probably there are times when this affliction could be borne with fortitude). I am sending you, under another cover, a copy of the current number of the 'Gael'. If you would care for it, I will give myself the pleasure of having it sent to you regularly. Please don't regard this letter as a sort of wasp carrying a sting in its tail. The threat is easily revoked. And, after all, perhaps you will find something readable in our little magazine. Very sincerely, Geraldine M. Haverty [*8881*][shorthand notation][*[En in tool 4-3-01]*] City of Chicago, Council Chamber. Thomas M. Hunter, Alderman 35th Ward. March 21st, 1901. Garfield A. Tod, c/o Burke & Hanson, Aust in P. O. Chicago, Ills. Dear Sir: Have a letter from Honorable William K. Mason, which reads: "I have endorsed Mr. Tod for the Deputy Marshallship. I hope he will succeed." If there is any think else in the matter I can do to assist you, do not fail to let me know. Yours truly, Thos. M. Hunter Alderman 35th Ward [*8882*] [*[3-21-01]*] Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. 710P NUMBER 10 SENT BY Jd REC'D BY N CHECK 26 Paid RECEIVED at Mch 21 1901 Dated New York st To Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Ny [Capt?] Flanagan has instructed me to wire you and ask at what time you will arrive at Long Island City as his carriage will e there awaiting you, A R. Keene [*8883*][[?] lost in [?] ] City of Chicago, Council Chamber. Thomas M. Hunter, Alderman 35thWard. March 21st, 1901 Garfield a. Tod c/o Burke & Hansen Augt in P.O. Chicago, Ills. Dear Sir: Have a letter from Honorable William E. Mason, which reads: "I have endorsed Mr. Tod for the Deputy Marshallship. I hope he will succeed." If there is any think else in the matter I can do to assist you, do do not fail to let me know." Yours truly, Thos. M. Hunter Alderman 35th City of Chicago, Council Chamber. Thomas M. Hunter, Alderman 35thWard. March 21st, 1901 Garfield A. Tod c/o Burke & Hansen, Augt P.O. Chicago, Ills. Dear Sir: Have a letter from Honorable William E. Mason, which reads: "I have endorsed Mr. Tod for the Deputy Marshallship. I hope he will succeed." If there is any think else in the matter I can do to assist you, do do not fail to let me know. Yours truly, 'Thos. M. Hunter Alderman 35th Ward. The Western Union Telegraph Company [3-21-01] [?] [?][?] Received at March 21 1901 Dated New York [?] To Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, NY Capt Flanagan has instructed me to wire you and ask at what time you will arrive at Long Island City, as his carriage will be there awaiting you, AR [?] HORATIO C. KING COUNSELOR AT LAW GERMANRA SAVINGS BANK BUILDING 375 FULTON STREET TELEPHONE NO. 1513 MAIN BROOKLYN BOROUGH, N.Y. CITY,...March 21, 1901 Col. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. N.Y. My dear Colonel:- I am quite unwilling to accept your decision. I want you to do it for your sake as well as for ours. With your facility you can prepare an address of 30 to 40 minutes in a day, and you can read it if you prefer. I will be glad to see you in your Oyster Bay home. Fix the date. Sincerely yours, Horatio C. King (Shorthand off to the side) [P F] House of Representatives, Washington. Gloversville, N.Y., Mar. 21, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Theodore:- I do not think it advisable that you should make any effort in connection with the congressional districts. I would naturally like to have my old district left as it now stands; but, as I have determined not to stand again for re-election, I am not so deeply concerned as I otherwise would be. Emerson desires to remain in Congress, and there has been a decided intention on Platts part to get rid of both Emerson and myself through the reapportionment. Faithfully yours, Lucius N. Littauer I feel confident you will approve Odell's position on police legislation. I have been in close touch with him of late, and feel positive he will not be overcome by Platt, and surely not by the legislature. l.n.l. 8885[shorthand notation]LIVINGSTON, BRIGGS & CO. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "CLERMONT," LONDON. SHIP & INSURANCE BROKERS. CHARTERING AGENTS FOR INDIAN PORTS TO THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. [shorthand] 16. Great St. Helens. London, E.C. 21 March 1901 The Hon. Theodor Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States, Washington [*Mrs Cocks Treas*] My dear Mr. Vice-President, I am very pleased to be able to address you thus, & I hope in four years time from now to be able to drop the first part of your official title, and thus see the fulfilment of my prophecy of nine years ago, and New York provide another president for your great country - For though an Englishman I still cherish a great affection for the State with which your family & mine have been so closely connected for such a length of time. I am even amusing myself during my leisure hours in writing a romance dealing with Revolutionary times in New York, but whether it will ever come to anything is 'another story', as Kipling would say - I now am going to trouble you on quite a different matter, & if you can be so kind as to use your powerful interest in my & my friend's behalf, we shall be exceedingly grateful - Briefly the matter is this. [*8886*] During your late war with Spain, one of your cruisers, The 'Columbia', cruising outside New York without lights or sounding fog signals, came into collision with & sunk a British trading steamer, The "Foscalia" - Your Courts I understand have admitted the liability of the United States[*[For enc see 2-23-00]*] to pay the adress of "Foscolia", ship, cargo, &c., but it needs the passing of an appropriation Bill through Congress, & this is the point on which I ask your kind assistance - Because a gentleman of a 'piratical' turn of mind evidently (quey à la Captain Kidd, whom my ancestor in the old days went security for to the tune of £10000) has taken as 'filibustering', and owing to that extreme reprehensible conduct on his part, it appears the bill may be hung up until next Congress. - (Please refer to subject below.) It strikes me as this is not an International Question like the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty or the Alaska Boundary dispute, it is very hard on the innocent owners of the "Foscolia" &c, that they should be kept out of their money because Mr Cannon should have taken it into his head to go on the 'War Path' - So please, if you can, get this gentleman to 'bury the hatchet' and 'smoke the pipe of peace'! But joking apart, if a British Man-of-War had, under similar circumstances, run down an American trading vessel, our Government would have settled without having to ask Parliament for a special grant, but I presume your Executive has not got this power - The amount of the appropriation bill is, I understand, in sum signed $219.000 - Counsel Mitmans of New York is looking after our interests, while a Mr Crecy is watching the case on our behalf at Washington - Of course, I need not assure you, that anything you may write me will be treated in the strictest confidence - As I know your time need be of value [?], & I have trespassed on your good nature already too much, I now conclude with expression of the highest esteem - and remain, yours most sincerely, E. Breckholst Livingston. - (The extract referred to above please enclosure)Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, Mass. March 21, 1901 Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Ted: I was delighted to get your letter and note what you say in regard to Crane and Frank Lowell. I meant to have them to dinner anyway. The programme as near as I can ascertain is this, though I have no official connection with the Home Market Club and therefore do not speak authoritatively. You are coming to me when you like, and stay as long as you like, but still certainly be with me at the very latest the afternoon of the 29th, to dinner. I shall have for you a dinner of perhaps 14 or 16 and probably ask in a few more for the evening. This will be non-political, and I can show you how I think certain guests I may ask, and who are friends of yours, may be oiled up into a nice state of mind towards a friend of ours whose name may possible come before the Board of Overseers this Spring. It has long made me feel very bitter that viperisms of men like Moorfield Storey can control the true sentiment of the greatest university in the greatest country in the world. I distinctly mean that no such subject would ever be brought up by me at any dinner, but if you renew some old acquaintances, they might be an element of strength indirectly, from the fact that they did not care to be prominent in opposing anything that you champion. On Tuesday I believe that the Algonquin club contemplate some sort of a lunch or reception, or both, in the afternoon; in the evening is the Home Market Club dinner, and possibly a few spirits may meet together 88872 after that is over. May I be allowed to say that I think all your friends have been much gratified, as well as vindicated, by the debut of the Presiding Officer in the Senate. The corner has been turned, and the future, under the most favorable prospects, has yet to shape itself. I have never entertained a Vice President of the United States, and I dont know whether his official dignity requires silk sheets or that I should supply him with satin pajamas, but my old friend at least will certainly receive a hearty welcome, and I am confident that the public weal will be advanced by some wholesome American doctrine straight from the shoulder. I am, Sincerely yours, George H Lyman. I wish Cabot could be here-- 8888Customs House Collector's Office, Boston, Mass. ____________, 190___ Collector SUBMIT No. of inclosures, [shorthand notation]Jeffersonville, Ind. March 21 - 1901 Mr Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President U.S.A. Dear Sir I take the honor of applying to you for some assistance. I would like to get my situation back in the Government Depot situated at Jeffersonville as - laborer. I worked there before and I resigned my position last April and there was not a charge of any kind against me. I have letters from some of our best men in Jeffersonville. I am so glad to know that I won the first vote I ever cast for the Republican Party. [8889] In the last National Election and I think by me getting a bit of assistance from you I will not have any trouble in getting a situation. Hopeing to receive much satisfaction I will close I am Respectfully Jesse McCarty Jeffersonville Indiana 1319 Duncan Ave. 8890DR. ALFRED MEYER TELEPHONE, 1042 79TH ST. 801MADISON AVE., OFFICE HOURS, 8-11 A. M. DAILY. NEAR 67TH ST. NEW YORK, March 21st 1901. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt All the friends of the anti-trust civilian movement in this State and County are well aware of what great service you were in making a N.Y. State Hospital for Consumptive Poor a possibility. In the closing days of the session last year, your moral support and personal efforts at Albany have permitted N.Y. State to range herself alongside of Massachusetts in this great, modern, humanitarian work. You may remember that at a time when the ultimate fate of the measure was very uncertain [*8891*] 2. DR. ALFRED MEYER TELEPHONE, 1042 79TH ST. 801MADISON AVE., OFFICE HOURS, 8-11 A. M. DAILY. NEAR 67TH ST. NEW YORK, 190 and I had the pleasure of a short interview with you regarding it, you poohpoohed the "potential government" argument against it. On May 30th of this year you will have an excellent opportunity of seeing how correct your judgment was. On that date a sanatorium erected by private subscription at Bedford Stations Westchester Co. will be opened, to accommodate 150 consumptives - all poor. It has been established as a branch of the Montefiore Home of this city, and it is from greater New York that the cases will come. Your presence on an occasion of this kind would [*8892*]3. Dr. Alfred Meyer Telephone 1042 79th St. 801Madison Ave., Office Hours, 8-11 A. M. Daily. Near 67th St. New York, 190 be invaluable ( I use the word deliberately), not only as attesting your appreciation of an altruistic work well accomplished, but as a stimulant to other bodies of people here and in other states working along the same lines. I know of three private movements of a similar kind in this city alone whose progress would be hastened in helping to put an end to the shameful in adequacy of present provision for this type of sufferers. Indirectly also it would aid the movements for state care in the many States where such efforts are now under way, if earnest and thoughtful public men *publicly [*underlined] Dr. Alfred Meyer Telephone 1042 79th St. 801Madison Ave., Office Hours, 8-11 A. M. Daily. Near 67th St. New York, 190 4.- endorse them. This letter is getting too long. Can you promise to make a special endeavor to be present? Very cordially yours, Alfred Meyer 8894 8893 [Shorthand notation only]R. C. Morgan. Andrew Arvidsson. HEMP R. C. MORGAN & Co., Lexington, Ky., Mch 21st - 1901 Mr. F. C. Travers New York City Dear Sir I have a friend Mr J.H. Dickenson, who intends soon making a visit to Liverpool Bay, to then try to make arrangements with some of the Grain Merchants to supply them direct grain, therby avoiding the expense of the Middleman. He would like to get a letter of recommendation or introduction to the American Consul there, & I promised to write & ask Col Roosevelt to write it for him. Upon reflection I found that probably the Col had forgotten me, & the letter might be thrown into the waste basket, so knowing you were a personal friend of the Col so decided write, & ask you to write the Col requesting this letter of introduction. Mr. J H Dickenson is entirely worthy of full confidence. & hope you may answer this letter which please send to me here. 8895 Very truly R.C. Morgan I endorse any request Col.Morgan makes he is one of us F. C. Travers[Enc in Travers 3-26-01] [shorthand notation]S. D. Mott Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Passaic N. J. March 21st. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sirs- At different periods I have devoted considerable time to research in, and the study of, the physical problem of Man-Flight by mechanical methods; especially since the late war with Spain but more especially on account of the advances made in the last few years in the domain of aerostatics and the scientific discoveries connected more or less therewith. I enclose the transcript of a letter from Frederick R. Hutton M.E., Ph.D., Dean of the Department of Science of Columbia University, and the letter of Mr. Green leading to my introduction to him, through the President, Dr. Low. Prof. Hutton's letter is one of several of a technical character received about that time; much progress has been made since then, especially is this so in regard to the prime mover. What I propose is a simple inexpensive plan to navigate the air and attain practical results in this important field of physical research. To carry one, two or three men a definite time and distance, without renewal of power, through the air. To my mind there in not the slightest doubt as to its feasibility. It can be proven by established facts and mathematical deduction from empirical data. Mechanically considered it is the logical conclusion of bicycle construction and aside from the motor as simple structurally as the bicycle. Small of dimensions, taking an area of about 11 feet square, weighing about 350 lbs., plus operator 500 lbs. Capable of raising 1000 lbs. and upward, dismantable, portable and transportable and in the hands of an adept quite as safe as other means of locomotion. Shop cost, economically expended for numbers, 300 dollars. No adjunctive devices which add weight and need handling for control and directability are employed; this is accomplished by influencing the center of gravity by the weight ( and position ) of the operator. Quite the same as the bicycle is controlled by body motion. The primary act of bipeds and quadrupeds in walking or running. Two wheels, a motor adapted to drive them supported by a tripod on the ground and which supports the operator in the air completes the machine. Its strong points are compactness, strength and simplicity. Material employed in construction are aluminum (10% nickel) cold drawn tubular steel, wood and some cordage. The fact that four governments viz, the United States, England, France and Germany have at this time specific appropriations to solve this problem ought to be a patriotic stimulus to progressive men of means and progressive institutions. As a mercenary thought there stands today as a 8896 reward 160,000 dollars in the Nobel prize and the prize of the Aero Club of Paris. This Aerodrome is totally unlike anything yet proposed. None yet suggested can make a pretense, as this can, to rise from the deck of a man- of-war and return to it with any degree of certainty. No one probably knows better than you Sir what this would have meant to our blockading fleet around Cuba in the late war, and the treasure it would have saved the Government, especially at Santiago. The future will certainly see such a machine the valued adjunct of the modern warship. There is no need of expanding on this phase of the subject. I have expected to be able to do this without assistance. I may yet do so but it is uncertain. With 10,000 dollars I should undertake it, and this might do, yet it might cost 25 or 30,000 dollars. I should certainly avoid hasty experiment which would involve elements of defeat. My desire is to quietly do this through a gentlemen of means or a syndicate of gentlemen who would pay the bill for control. I am candidly afraid of Washington bureaucracy, it has killed off so many ambitious civilians within my knowledge. Ericsson with his monitor just escaped by the skin of his teeth. The contest is not a fair one, unless, may be, it were approached from the top instead of the bottom. My motive in writing you is -- as an official -- to get the knowledge of this before a prominent member of the present administration. As an individual to say, this stands today in very much the same way commercially as the telephone did in 1879; waiting for the men to make vast profits. I am prepared with illustrative model, drawings and simple arithmetic to prove the forgoing to the satisfaction I believe, of any intelligent unbiased mind. I should feel gratified if you were inclined to take a personal interest in this matter. If desired I can give you many references, some it may be, among your acquaintances. Would be pleased to give further information. Hoping Sir this is not trespassing too much on your indulgence I am Very respectfully S. D. Mott 8897Personal United States Senate, Washington, D.C. March 21st, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My Dear Vice President: I have been confined to my house with sickness ever since the 5th of March and hence have been unable to call on you or reply to your favor of the 11th till this moment. You intimate in your letter that you have been approached on the question of attending the State Fair in Minnesota. I am glad that this is so and sincerely trust that you can see your way clear to accept. Our people are in love with you and I want you to perpetuate that love and make it binding for future emergencies by attending out State Fair. Yours sincerely Knute Nelson [Nelson] [shorthand notation] 8898RIGHT PAGE Mulhall, O. T. Mar 21st, 1901 Vice President Washington, D.C. Dear Colonel:- Your letter of the 16th recd. When I first spoke to Mr. Flynn last fall that if there was any change in the office he would recommend me and said he would be glad to recommend one of Colonel Roosevelt's boys and when I saw Mr. Flynn LEFT PAGE: in Washington he told me to get my papers in readyness and send them to him or to the department. I have not seen Mr. Flynn since his return to the Territory. Trusting this will afford you the information desired. I am Yours sincerely Edmond S. Norris[shorthand notation]March 21st [?] CALUMET CLUB 267 FIFTH AVENUE Dear Theodore It is just what Auntie wanted & I am greatly obliged to you Yours truly Cornelius R. [Roosevelt] WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON March 21, 1901 My dear Vice-President: I have received your letter of March 18th regarding the detail of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles L. Cooper, 14th Cavalry, to the command of the Porto Rico Regiment. At present this regiment will not be increased to a colonel's command. Very sincerely, [?] [?] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate, Washington, D.C. March 21st PF CALUMET CLUB 267 FIFTH AVENUE Dear Theodore It is just what auntie wanted & I am greatly obliged to you Yours truly Cornelius R. [Roosevelt] WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON. March 21, 1901 My dear Mr. Vice-President: I have received your letter of March 18th regarding the detail of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles L. Cooper, 14th Cavalry, to the command of the Porto Rico Regiment. At present this regiment will not be increased to a colonel's command. Very sincerely, [?] [?] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate, Washington, D. C.THOMAS L. ROSSER Charlottesville, Va. March 21st, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Governor -- Thanking you for your kind letter of the 19th, and noting your purpose to write to the President, it suggests itself to me that a letter from you to the Secretary of the Treasury would be all sufficient. That you may have what steps I have taken in this matter, I include herewith a Letter-Press copy of my letter to the Secretary of the Treasury, and his reply. Most sincerely and truly, yours, Theo. Roosevelt (some shorthand) LEFT PAGE: Carthage - March 21 - 1901 Dear Mr Vice-President I am a little girl 12 years old and am running on A Contest for the Carthage firemen's Bazar which is to be held here after Easter. I saw you when you passed through Carthage last fall. do you remember how our whistles blew A Wellcome to you? I thought you looked very kind thats why I am writing to you papa nor mama dont know I am writing to you but papa voted for you and so did lots of the firemen here to 8905 RIGHT PAGE: Danville Branch Natl Mil Home Mar 21st 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir, I called your attention to my Kansas Matter on the 5 inst and have written you once since then. have also written to others in the meantime. and unexpectedly received a response from Senator John C. Spooner. in which a faint display of interest was made. I answered Mr. Spooner promptly and in my statement to him suggested that a commission be appointed to consider the facts in my case. The wrong is so plain in this matter that it does not require a jurist to see it; and I am perfectly willing to rely on the judgement of men such as would naturaly be selected to 8904RIGHT SIDE: make important decisions in any controversy of a serious nature. I have written to the speakers room and to Senator Wm. E. Mason since receiving Mr. Spooners letter and feel that I am entitled to a definite reply from some source soon. Please consider and oblige Your Truly Edward F. Scholder LEFT SIDE: My contest is on A Silver Castor I do hope I will get it. Would you mind helping me A little If not - Send me any thing you wish and I will put your name and the amount you send on my book after the Bazar closes. I will have your name and the amount you give me printed in the Carthage Tribune our weekly paper I hope you can read this I am at School and in a hurry. yours Sincerely Florence Shortt Carthage Jeff Co NY Please Answer(side 1, upside down) make important decisions in any controversy of a serious nature, I have written to the speakers room and to Senator Wm. E. Mason, since receiving Mr. Spooners letter and feel that I am entitled to a definite reply from some source soon. Please consider and oblige Yours truly Edward F. Scholder My [?] is on a Silver [?]. I do hope I will get it. Would you mind helping me a Little. If not- Send me any thing you wish and I will Put your name and the Amount you Send on my Book After the [?] [?] I will have your name and the amount you give me printed In the Carthage Tribune our weekly paper I hope you can read this I am at School and in a hurry Yours Sincerely Florence [?[ Carthage Jeff Co NY Please Answer F. HOWARD SKINNER INVESTMENT SECURITIES DREXEL BUILDING PHILADELPHIA 3/21/1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- I am in receipt of your valued favor of the 20th inst., relating to Col. Dibbell, and I beg to thank you for your kindness and promptness. Perhaps you might give me a name or two of parties who would know something about his ability in the direction which I name. Very respectfully yours, F. Howard Skinner - [*8906*][*PF*] 156 East 38th St., New York, N. Y. Mch. 21st, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: When I received your former letter I was happy to note what you said about a willingness to be of service to Col. Shepard. Almost immediately after the reception of your letter I received a letter from Col. Shepard, saying that he had information of a similar kind from Gen. Sickles. He asked me to say to him just what you had said in your letter to me with respect to your possible service to him. My way, as you know, is to deal with absolute frankness with those people with whom I have any dealings, and I believed it would do Col. Shepard good to quote to him not only what you said with regard to your willingness to cooperate with his friends in securing him some administrative position, but also what you said with regard to his drinking too much. I believed that coming from you, and backed by my own conviction to the same effect, Col. Shepard would get a moral shock that would be good for him. He has great virtues and much ability, and is capable of being a very useful man in any place which he fills; but I agreed with your comment, and so I thought he ought to know, as I have said above, just what we felt. I quoted you exactly to him, and I have the enclosed letter from him, which shows that the treatment was just what he needed . I think he [*8907*]-2- is entirely sincere, and he may be depended upon to keep his word. I have never known him to neglect anything on account of this failing, and I think it is, as he says, the result of a convivial temperament rather than a taste for liquor. Do you think of any administrative position in Porto Rico, for instance, or in any other place, which Col. Shepard could fill? I only want what he can do and what it is right for you to do for him; but as I said before, I feel as though he had had such a hard experience at Bath, that something ought to be done to start him again. He is no longer young, and so the difficulties are increased. I appreciate most cordially your reference to the Gardiner matter. I thank you for what you have said. That whole situation I cannot discuss in a letter, as it would take more of your time to read than you have to give. But when, as you graciously intimate, I shall have the opportunity of seeing you, we will go over the ground if you then desire it. Meantime, all good citizens are grateful for the substitution of Mr. Philbin for Col. Gardiner in the office of District Attorney. We are having a pretty genuine shake-up here in New York over the gambling and other vicious practices, protected and promoted by the police, and I hope that we shall see a victory over Tammany Hall in the election next fall; but you know how difficult it is to deal with the two organization. Personally, I do Citizens' Union and the Republican organization. Personally, I do not believe that anything can be done with the Republican organization as long as Mr. Platt and his son Frank pursue their fatuous 8908-3- course. They profess to be willing to make a combination, but it is very much like the combination that the camel was willing to make with the people who were in the Arab's tent. I have used what influence I have among the people whom I know at the various centers of political influence, to secure harmony of action as to principles, leaving the candidates to be found later. There are certainly five hundred men in New York, any one of whom could be Mayor of the City of New York and give it a thorough business administration, -- not all equally good, but most of them good enough; so that the question of candidates does not appeal to me at this early day. The Citizens' Union will hold a convention in April and form a committee of seventy or one hundred men and announce the platform on which they stand. I have urged that it be so phrased that the Republican organization need not put into its platform any planks which will not meet the edges of the of the planks in this platform, so that there may be no spaces for disaffection to discover and for discontent to carp at. Governor Odell is evidently right-minded in his discharge of his office, but he has made one or two very considerable blunders, notably in the matter of the State Board of Charities, which I believe has been so far corrected as to [later the bill] let the bill die in Committee. He has very generally the public confidence. Naturally I am not so much in touch with the office at Albany as when you were there, as my acquaintance will Mr. Odell is slight; and you will recall he was one of the people who warned you that your association with me was [*8909*]-4- a distinct disadvantage to you Still, I seem to keep busy with what I hope is better worth my while than anything I might do in the councils of the state I bet to be recalled to the memory of Mrs. Roosevelt and the children. Yours cordially, Thomas P. Slicer[Shorthand Notation Only]Very important: Please let Mr. Roosevelt see this. Berea, O. March 21/01 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - I am a student of German Wallace College. I am booked for a debate with a fellow student on the question of Secret Organizations. Our question for debate is: Resolved that Lodges are Injurious to the Church and State. I am on the negative side and have a great deal of [*8911*]predjudice to over come. Would be very grateful if you would answer and give your views on the following questions: Are lodges injurious to State & Are there not other evils which need to be abolished before lodges are attackted? Yours very truly, William Swartz. [*8912*]HEADQUARTERS Richard Borden Post No. 46, DEPARTMENT OF MASS., G. A. R. REGULAR MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY EVENING. Fall River, Mass., March 21, 1901. [189] Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President of the United States, Washington D.C. My dear Colonel:- It is the unanimous and sincere desire of all the Comrades of the Richard Borden Post No. 46 Dept. Mass. Grand Army of the Republic that you deliver our Memorial Day address or oratiori. Acting for my comrades and pursuant to their direction, which is also in perfect unison with my personal views and wish, I ask you if you will thus honor us, and come to us next Memorial Day. We most of us - I guess all of us - rendered our country true and loyal service, at least we tried so to do. We want you on that occasion for that purpose, and will try to use you "white" as the boys say; and guarantee to you an audience as large as we can crowd into our large Academy of Music - which is the largest public auditorium in our city. - Will you come? I am sure it will not require great exertion on your part, and it will bring joy to the hearts of our grizzled comrades and gratification to all our people. I enclose herewith the Roster of our Post, printed some little time ago, but nearly accurate for the present time. [*8913*]HEADQUARTERS Richard Borden Post No. 46, DEPARTMENT OF MASS., G. A. R. REGULAR MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY EVENING. Fall River, Mass., 189 We are the only Post in the city, and mostly common, ordinary citizens of good standing and fairly correct habits. It is our custom to observe Memorial Day with a short parade in the forenoon of the Post, the Militia Company, the two Naval Cadet Companies and other kindred local societies and fraternal organizations, a banquet at noon in one of our large halls, and then have the oration and literary exercises in our Academy of Music in the afternoon. Perhaps it is needless for me to mention that our city is the largest cotton manufacturing city in the U.S. and has about 107000 inhabitants, all of whom will be rejoiced to give you a rousing reception. You know you can easily reach Fall River by boat from New York. Please send us an affirmative response. I have the honor to be Yours Fraternally Marcus G.B. Swift: Post Commander [*8914*][For enc see 3-21-01] [shorthand notation][*F*] 300 BROADWAY New York. March-21-1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have your letter of March 19th enclosing inquiry made by Mr. Schroeder. I have made the necessary inquiries and find that the person named is not in the New York City directory. I have written Mr. Schroeder to that effect. I would not be Vice President of the United states if letters such as Schroeders came to pester one, but I feel very happy that you unload some of these details on the shoulders of your Most obedient servant, Von Brilsem [VON BRILSEN] [*8915*]Officers. P.C. Marcus G.B. Swift. S.V.C. John Gilbert. J.V. E.W. Buffinton. Adjutant, FRANK H. CHANNELI, Q.M., JENKINS W. GORTON. Chaplain, WM. A. DUNN. Post Surgeon, HENRY A. STONE O.D., JOSEPH M. LARUE. O.G., THOMAS E. LINNEHAN. S.M., GEORGE C. HUDSON. Q.M.S., EDWIN W. BAKER. ---------------- TRUSTEES. JOHN M. DEANE, AMOS M. JACKSON, ALBERT S. PALMER. ------------------ VISITING COMMITTEE. Ward 1. A.H. SHERMAN. " 2. HORATIO SPOONER. " 3. RICHARD BOOTH. " 4. EDWARD HAGUE. " 5. EDWIN BAKER and SAM'L WILLIAMSON. " 6. HUGH MCGRAW. " 7. A.S. PALMER. " 8. GEO. C. HUDSON. " 9. GEO. W. FREEBORN. ----------------------- HALL AND BURIAL COMMITTEE. COMMANDER, S.V.C., QT. M. --------------------- AUDITING COMMITTEE. EDWARD HAGUE. PETER M. GARRITY. WM. A. DUNN. --------------------------- INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. FELIX MCKENNEY, PETER M. GARRITY, WM. A. DUNN. --------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE. HUGH MCGRAW, GEORGE HANSON, WM. A. DUNN, GEORGE C. HUDSON, HENRY A. STONE. ------------------------------- HISTORICAL COMMITTEE. JOHN M. DEANE, WM. R. WARNER, THOS. J. BORDEN. ----------------------------- GEO. C. HUDSON, Janitor. ------------------------------- LIFE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. RICHARD B. BORDEN, ANDREW J. JENNINGS, ROBERT T. DAVIS, LEONTINE LINCOLN, JOHN C. MILNE, WM. S. GREENE, JOSEPH A. BOWEN, JOHN S. BRAYTON, WM. G. BENNETT, E.S. BROWN, JAMES M. MORTON, MISS JULIA A. READ, FRANKLIN L. ALMY, MILTON REED, JAMES H. MACDONALD, GEORGE F. JENNINGS, REV. D.B. JUTTEN. Roster of Members. -------------------------------- Names. Co., Regiment or Ship. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbott, John H. U.S. Signal Corps. Abbott, William, U.S.N., Ships Montgomery, Kansas and Brooklyn. Adams, Francis M., 5th Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Arden, William, 12th R.I. Vols. Babbitt, Ebenezer, U.S. Navy. Babbitt, Edward F., 5th R.I. Volunteers. Baker, Edwin W., 20th Penn. Cav., 3d N.J. Cav. Bannister, Wilson, 5th R.I. Volunteers. Bardsley, Seth, 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Beaumont, Samuel S. 3d R.I. Volunteers. Bently, George, 26th Mass. Volunteers. Bolger, Joseph, 7th Mass. Volunteers. Booth, Richard, 7th Mass. Volunteers. Booth, William, 58 Mass. Volunteers. Borden, Isaac H., U.S. Navy, Circassian. Booth, Zachariah, 41st Mass. Vols., 3d Mass. Cav. Borden, George H., 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Borden, Isaac S., 2d Mass. Volunteers. Borden, Stephen B., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Borden, Thomas J., 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Bosworth, Otis, 5th R.I. Artillery. Bowers, Joseph Jr., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Boyce, Frederick M., 60th Mass. Volunteers. Brackett, Charles W., 7th Maine Volunteers. Bradbury, Robert, 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Bradford, Cornelius, 29th Mass. Volunteers. Brady, James Jr., 26th Mass. Volunteers. Braley, Alonzo H., 33d Mass. Volunteers. Braley, Henry C., 19th and 20th Mass. Vols. Braley, Isaac B., 5th R.I. Volunteers. Brayton, Stephen F., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Bressette, Augustus, 3d Vt. Light Artillery. Brightman, Chas. P., 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Brightman, Milton I., 24th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Brocklehurst, John, 7th Mass. Volunteers. Brown, Benjamin B., 30th Ill. Volunteers. Brownell, Henry W., 2d Mass. H. Artillery. Names. Co., Regiment or Ship. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brown, Patrick, 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Brown, William, 1st, 5th and 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Brown, Robert, 1st H. A. N.H. Vols. Brown, Henry W., 7th Conn. Vols. Buckley, John, 58th Mass. Volunteers. Buffinton, Elisha W., 60th Mass. Volunteers. Bullock, Isaiah B., 38th Mass. Volunteers. Butler, Thomas H., 11th U.S.C. H. Artillery. Butler, Thomas, 6th Vermont Volunteers. Butterfield, Jacob, 11th U.S. Infantry. Capen, Elisha M., 1st R.I. Artillery. Carr, James, 47th Mass. Volunteers. Carroll, Peter A., 1st R.I. Volunteers. Carroll, Thomas J., 3d R.I. H. Artillery. Cash, William, 3d Mass. Volunteers. Chace, Joseph A., 37th Mass. Volunteers. Chace, Joseph H., 7th Mass. Volunteers. Chace, Philip, 7th Mass. Volunteers. Channell, Frank H., 4th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Church, George J., U.S. Navy. Clark, Henry E., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Cobb, Benj. Jr., S.S. Norwich & Camelia. Coberry, Thomas, 2d U.S. Artillery. Chauatt, Pyman, 19th Unatt'd Me. Vols. Coggeshall, John S., 4th R.I. Vols., 7th U.S. Vols. Congdon, George, 34th Mass. Volunteers. Connell, Peter, 5th R.I. Volunteers. Conroy, Timothy, 60th Mass. Volunteers. Cook, Charles H., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Cook, Henry C., 2d R.I. Vols., 16th U.S. Inf. Cook, James, U.S. Marines. Cook, William, Ship Colorado. Cook, William H., 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Cottrell, William T., 3d R.I. H. Artillery. Cranston, Charles R., 26th Conn. Volunteers. Coggeshall, Joshua P., 3d Mass. Cav. Cummings, Daniel, 12th N.H. Volunteers. Cummings, George, 4th Mass. Cavalry. Cunneen, James E., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Daley, Robert, 33d Mass. Volunteers. Davol, Allen E., Ship North Carolina. Deane, John M., 3d Mass. Vols., 29th Mass. Vols. Names. Co., Regiment or Ship. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dennis, Alexander J., 7th Mass. Volunteers. Dennis, Robert S., 5th and 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Desmond, Cornelius, 17th Mass. Volunteers. Dewhurst, Thomas, 33d U.S. Infantry. Donovan, Jeremiah, 24th U.S. Infantry. Dow, Albert F., 4th & 48th Mass. Volunteers. Dowty, Abner S., 33d Mass. Volunteers. Dunn, William A., 7th Mass. Volunteers. Duffee, Michael, 3d R.I. Artillery. Durfee, Samuel P., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Dyer, David H., 5th and 21st Unatt'd Co., 7th Mass. Volunteers. Dyer, Everett B., U.S.S. Sloop, Sacramento. Elsbree, Edwin P., 7th Mass. Volunteers. Evans, Franklin P., U.S. Navy. Evans, Thomas, 213 Penn. Volunteers. Farnsworth, David, 5th R.I. H. Artillery. Farwell, Joseph J., 22d U.S. Inf., 34th Mass. Vols. Field, Daniel L., 33d Mass. Volunteers. Fielden, Robert, 3d Mass. Volunteers. Fish, James, 118th Penn. Volunteers. Fleet, John, U.S. Navy, S.S. Scioto. Fleet, Richard, 2d Mass. Cavalry. Ford, Nathaniel, 3d Mass. Volunteers. Forsyth, Matthew, 2d R.I. Volunteers. Foulds, John E., 22d Mass. Volunteers. Freeborn, George W., 12th R.I. Volunteers. Fuller, Albert, 3d R.I. H. Artillery. Fuller, William H., 1st Mass. Volunteers. Gannon, Thomas, Ship Cumberland. Garrity, Peter M., 26th Mass. Volunteers. Gerry, Benjamin F., 7th Mass. Volunteers. Gerry, Charles M.S., Ship Iosco. Gibbs, Samuel W., 3d Mass. Volunteers. Gifford, Asa W., Ship Pensacola. Gifford, Eli, 10th Unatt'd Batt. Mass. Vols. Gifford, Jason, 24th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Gilbert, John, 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Gilbert, Thomas, 3d M. V. & 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Volunteers. Glover, George M., 1st Mass. Vols. Names. Co., Regiment or Ship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gorton, Jenkins W., 2d N.Y. H. Art. & 14th N.Y. Volunteers. Graffam, Joseph F., 12th Maine Volunteers. Gray,Charles H., 12th R.I. Volunteers. Gray, William H., 12th R.I. Volunteers. Greene, Cornelius S., 1st N.J. Vols., U.S. Navy. Grinnell, George W., 58th Mass. Volunteers. Hague, Edward, 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Hallam, Thomas, 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Hambly, Andrew T., 3d Mass. Volunteers & 22d Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Hanson, Albert W., 1st Maine Cavalry. Hanson, George, 3d and 60th Mass. Vols. Harding, Lawrence, 58th Mass. Volunteers. Hargraves, James S., 12th Ill. Cavalry. Hargraves, William, 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Harrington, Mark, 2d U.S. Veterans. Harrington, Patrick, Ship Malvern. Harrington, Patrick J., 8th Conn. Volunteers. Harrison, Joseph, 26th Mass. Volunteers. Hathaway, Abiel, 58th Mass. Volunteers. Hathaway, Charles H., 18th & 32d Mass. Vols. Hathaway, Daniel L., 23d Mass. Volunteers. Hathaway, Wm. F., 58th Mass. Volunteers. Haggerty, Patrick, U.S. Navy. Healy, James C., U.S. Navy. Henry, James W., 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Hinckley, Charles F., 21st Unatt'd Mass. Vols. Hoar, Charles P., 26th Mass. Volunteers. Hodgeson, Thomas J., 5th Unatt'd Mass. Vols. Hollingsworth, David, 1st U.S. Chasseurs. Horsman, Francis, 3d Mass. Volunteers. Howarth, John, 11th R.I. Volunteers. Hoyle, Daniel, 9th R.I. Volunteers. Hudson, George C., 3d Maine Volunteers. Humphrey, Henry, 1st Mass. H. Artillery. Hunton, Dexter L., 10th N.H. Volunteers. Hurley, Richard, 5th & 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Ingram, Albert, 22nd Conn. Volunteers. Irving, Eli, 3d Mass. Volunteers. Isherwood, James, 168th N.Y. Volunteers. Jackson, Amos M., 25th Maine Vols., U.S. Signal Corps, 10th U.S. C. Art. [Enc in Swift [3-21-01] Names, Co., Regiment or Ship. Jackson, John, 26th Mass. Volunteers. Johnston, John, U. S. Signal Corps. Just, William, 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Kay, Henry E. 7th Mass. Volunteers Kay, Ralph 26th Mass. Volunteers Kelley, Michael 22nd Conn. Volunteers Kelley, Patrick U.S. Navy Kellog, Benjamin F. 18th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Kenney, Thomas 3d Mass. Volunteers Kidd, Thomas 3d Mass. Volunteers Kilroy, Patrick 12th R.I. Volunteers King, Edward 5th Vermont Volunteers Knott, Obadiah 1st Mass. Frontier Cavalry Ladd, John S.S. Talapoosa Langley, Henry J. 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Lant, George E. Ships Mettabassett and Newbern, 56th N.Y. Vols. Larraway, Philip 17th Vermont Volunteers LaRue, Joseph M. 26th Indiannia Volunteers Lawrence, Benjamin 12th U.S. Inf. Lawton, Thomas B. 19th Unatt'd Co., ,Mass. Vols. Levalley, Benjamin W. 3d Mass. Vols. & 4th Mass. Cavalry Lewis, John 3d R.I. Cavalry Lewis, Thomas Arthur U.S. Navy Linnehan, Thomas E. 23d Mass. Volunteers Linney, Joseph 21st Unatt'd Mass. Vols. Lottie, James W. 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Lough, Charles U.S. Navy Lyons, Michael 18th Mass. Volunteers Malone, Henry 3d and 60th Mass. Vols. Manchester, Charles H. 3d R.I.H. Artillery Manchester, George C. 1st R.I.L. Artillery Manchester, Henry E. 24th N.Y. Cavalry Manchester, William F. U.S. Navy Manchester, William H. 12th R.I. Volunteers Martin, Thomas 32nd & 3d N.Y. Volunteers Mayhall, Joseph 32 Mass. Volunteers McAdams, Thomas 21st Unatt'd Mass. Vols. McAndrews, Anthony 1st Conn. Volunteers McCann, John 1st R.I. Light Artillery McCarthy, Jeremiah 21st Unatt'd Mass. Vols. McClintock, James 5th Unatt'd Mass. Vols. McCormack, Andrew 21st Unatt'd co., Mass. Vols. McGraw, Hugh 2nd Mass. Cavalry McGinniss, Alfred 11th N.Y. Cavlary McGinniss, Edward 1st R.I. Light Artillery McKenney, Felix 3rd Mass. Volunteers McLane, William H. 43rd Mass. Volunteers McLaren, Thomas 2nd R.I. Volunteers McLaughlin, Andrew 21st Unatt'd Co., ,Mass, Vols. McMillan, Benjamin 2nd Mass. H. Art McMillan, William 2nd 1st R.I. Cavalry McMullen, John 1st Maine Artillery Mead, John 50th Mass. Volunteers Meadowcroft, Edward 26th Mass. Volunteers Meagher, James 8th N.H. Volunteers Mess, Joseph S. 2nd Mass. Volunteers Miller, James M. 12th R.I. Volunteers Mills, Samuel 2nd Mass. Art., & 25th N.Y. Volunteers Minikin, John W. U.S.S. Scioto Monaghan, James 1st Mounted Volunteers Mooney, Thomas 4th Mass. Cavalry Moore, Augustus P. 6th Maine Volunteers Moriarty, John Ships Vermont and Wabash Morris, Samuel 10th N.Y. Volunteers Munroe, Albert F. 3d Mass. Vols. Murphy, Daniel P. U.S. Navy Murphy, John 1st Del. Inf., 3d Pa. Cav. 7th U.S.I. Murphy, Stephen U.S. Navy Murray, Richard Ship Sabine. Neill, Joseph O. 29th and 60th Mass Vols. Ney, Albert A. 60th Mass. Volunteers Nickerson, Henry O. 3rd R.I. Artillery O'Neil, Timothy Ships Macedonia and Tuscarora Ormrod, Robert 5th and 24th Unatt'd Co's Mass. Volunteers Orswell, Albert S. 3rd R.I.H. Artillery Page, Charles A. 5th Mass. Cavalry Palmer, Albert S. 7th Mass. Volunteers Palmer, Edward 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Palmer, Frederick E. 60th Mass. Volunteers Payne, Charles F. 33d Mass. Volunteers Pearson, Henry 1st Berdan's S.S. 1st N.H. Cavalry Peckham, James M. 7th N.H. Volunteers Perry, Valentine 3d Mass. Volunteers Porter, Charles L. 18th N.H. Volunteers Potter, Joseph H. 3d N.H. Volunteers Powell, George 44th Wisconsin Volunteers Pritchard, John W. 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass Vols. Pucell, William 7th Mass. Volunteers Pugh, Michael 2d and 43d Penn. Volunteers Quigley, Martin S.S. Circassia and Sabine Quigley, Patrick 3d R.I. Artillery Ray, Eber A. 26th Mass. Volunteers Read, Edward E. 3d Mass. Volunteers Reed, Rudolphus O. 37th N.Y. Volunteers Remington, Stephen 24th Mass. Vols, 5th Unatt'd Mass. Vols. Rich, Adolphus 2d Mass. H. Artillery Rider, Charles H. 5th and 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Volunteers Ridge, Edwin B. 44th Mass. Volunteers Robinson, Horace V. 27th Maine Volunteers Russell, William H. 7th R.I. Volunteers Sanford, Alexander E. U.S. Navy Sawyer, Charles S. 165th N.Y. Volunteers Seaver, Joseph N. 2d &S 18th Mass. Volunteers Sedgewick, William 11th R.I. Volunteers Seibel, Conrad 20th Mass. Volunteers Shaftoe, William 31st &S 57th Mass. Vols. Sharp, John 16th Mass Volunteers Shaw, James 12th Mass. Volunteers Shaw, Joseph S. 26th Mass. Volunteers Sherman, Alfred H. 3d R.I.H. Art. Sherman, Henry H. 21st Unatt'd Co., Mass. Vols. Sellers, John F. 7th Mass. Vols. Sherman, William H. 3d Mass. Vols & 3d Mass. Heavy Artillery shortsleeves, Joseph 4th N.Y.H. Artillery Simmons, Andrew R. 2d Mass. Art. Simmons, Benjamin 18th Mass. Volunteers Smith, James 17th N.Y. Volunteers Smith, Richard F. 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Smith, William W. 4th Mass. Volunteers Smithson, William H. 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Snell, Albert H. 3d R.I.H. Art. Spooner, Horatio 4th R.I. Volunteers Springer, Benjamin O. 1st R.I. Cavalry Springer, Herman U.S. Navy Stone, James 4th Mass. Cavalry Stone, Henry A. 204th Penn. Vols. Stowell, Joshua 17th Mass. Volunteers Stratton, George H. 3d R.I. Inf. Sullivan, Jeremiah Ships Pensacola, Little Rebel Sullivan, John R. 60th Mass. Vols. Sullivan, Patrick H. Ships Vt. & N. Hampshire Swift, Marcus G.B. 4th Mich. Vols. Sullivan, Timothy 2nd Mass. Vols. Taber, Alanson O. 4th Mass. Cavalry Taylor, Isaac 33d Mass. Vols. Thackray, Richard 5th Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Thackray, William 3d Mass, Vols, 5th Unatt'd Co. Mass, Vols. Thomas, William E. S.S. Housatonic Thompson, Richard Ship Pocahontas Tierney, James F. 1st and 4th Mass. Cav., 4th U. S. Veteran Volunteers Tierney, John F. 12th Mass. Art. Tripp, Robert L. 3d Mass. H. Art. Toolin, James 21st Unatt'd Mass Vols. Vander Burgh, David W. 10th Mich. Vols. Wade, Vernon 3d Mass. Vols. S& 5th Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Walker, James 3d M.V. 5th & 21st Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Waburton, Peter 60th Mass. Vols. Warner, William R. 13th Mass. Vols. Warren, George U.S. Navy, Ships Alleghaney and Racer Wells, Benjamin E. 7th R.I. Vols. Watson, James 3d Mass. Cavalry Whelden, Silas H. 3d &S 60th Mass. Vols. Whitehead, Edmund 5th Unatt'd Co. Mass. Vols. Wilbur, G. Benjamin 60th Mass. Vols. Wilcox, Frederick 1st R.I. Light Artillery Wilkey, David 3d Mass. Vols. Wilkinson, Charles A. 3d N.Y. Cavalry Williams, Alanson A. 1st R.I. Art., 11th U.S.C. H. Artillery Williams, William 9th R.I. Vols. Williamson, Samuel 58th Mass. Vols. Wiseman, Thomas 3d Mass. Vols, 5th Unatt'd Co., Mass, Vols. Wixon, Francis II., 5th R.I. Vols. & U.S. Navy Wood, Herbert A. U.S. Navy Wright, Joseph 102 N.Y. Vols. Total Membership July 1st, 1899 --------- 323 A Comrade desiring Travelling Card or leave of absence must pay dues in advance for the time covered by such leave. For an Honorable Discharge or Transfer, Comrades must have a clear receipt to date from the Quartermaster. Norton, Michael 90th N.Y. Inft. Walker, Wright 17th Mass. Vol. ROSTER RICHARD BORDEN Post NO. 46 Dept. of Mass. G.A.R. Organized Jan. 22, 1868 The Post meetings are held every Thursday evening. T. C. FROST, PRESIDENT. J. P. BARCLAY, VICE PRESIDENT. J. T. WOODHULL, CASHIER. No. 5179. Frost National Bank, Capital and Surplus $315,000.00 CORRESPONDENTS: THE NATIONAL PARK BANK, NEW YORK. CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK, ST. LOUIS NAT'L BANK OF COMMERCE, KANSAS CITY. HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK, NEW ORLEANS. DROVERS NATIONAL BANK, CHICAGO. MAVENIOR-CLAREK LITHO CO, S. A. San Antonio, Texas, Mar 22 1901 Hon. T. Roosevelt V.P. U.S. Dear Sir: This is a young man very desirous of having one of your photos, would you be so kind as to send me one, to add to my collection Yours very truly Cleveland Bohuet Address to the above named bank C. B. [*8917*][shorthand notation] [Mar. 22, 1901] Vice Pres. Roosevelt I have only delayed my congratulations until the great rush was some-what abated--which you will please now accept Sincerely hoping--that at the expiration of the coming four--and at the opening of the next four--it may be my pleasure and privilege to congratulate you face to face--as President of 8918our grand United States-- A word fitly spoken and in season--has not only its individual and personal effect--but carries it good influence to many--And I shall endeavor to allow no opportunity to pass-- without doing my best I am quite sure that my efforts--though quietly and womanly--in the last Campaign--resulted in good for your party Again wishing you health--prosperity--And that you may be our next great President-- I am yours most sincerely Mrs. Lewis V. Brown 231 Haywood St Asheville N.C. March 22nd 1901Peru, Nebr. Mar. 22.'d Vice Pres. Roosevelt. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I should like very much to quote your definition of a "trust" if you will be so kind as to send it to me. Would you also send me any material you may have at your disposal upon the subject or any good references of which you know and, in your opinion, the names of several of the most prominent leaders on each side? I should be very grateful to you for the information. Respectfully, C.W. Buckley Harlan F. Burket, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Findlay, Ohio. 3/22 1901 Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L.I. Dear Sir Several years ago an old hunting friend of mine sent me a number of game pictures to be developed among them was the enclosed which "The Chicago American" reproduced as a scene in your recent hunting trip. As one example of "up to date yellow [*8921*] Harlan F. Burket, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Findlay, Ohio. journalism enterprise" it is interesting I enclose with it a copy of page 10 of the American showing the picture The picture was taken in Jacksons Hole Wyoming in March 1898. This is one of several hundred views I have of that country which we took during a reunion of trips out there Yours Truly H.F. Burket [*8922*][shorthand notation][*PF C F.K.*] WAR DEPARTMENT. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE. WASHINGTON. MARCH 22, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge receipt by reference from the War Department of your letter of the 13th instant, transmitting a copy of a letter from Colonel Arthur Murray, 43d U.S.Volunteer Infantry, dated January 4, 1901, recommending that Major Henry T. Allen, of said regiment, (Captain 6th U.S. Cavalry), be brevetted Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers for distinguished and meritorious services both military and civil while in command of the Island of Samar, from January 27th to June 30th, 1900. In reply the Secretary of War desires me to inform you that this and similar recommendations will be promptly submitted to the President so soon as he shall be prepared to act thereon. Very respectfully, H C Conlin Adjutant General, Major General, U.S.Army. [shorthand] [*8923*][*F.M.A.*] 369139 A WAR DEPARTMENT. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE. WASHINGTON. March 22,1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: In accordance with your request of the 18th instant, to the Secretary of War, I have the honor to return herewith your letter of the 9th instant and enclosures, in the interest of 1st Lieutenant George Curry, 11th U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, for appointment to the line of the Regular Army. Very respectfully, H C Conlein Adjutant General, Major General, U. S. Army. 1 enclosure: 369139 A.G.O. and 4 enclosures. [*8924*][For 4 encs see 5-7-00; 11-2-00; 12-26-00; 1-9-01]Personal United States Senate, Washington, D.C. March 22, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Sir:- Your note in reference to Mr. John G. Winter, Jr., of Texas, was duly received, and I want to assure you of my sincere appreciation of your action in the matter. Young Winter belongs to an excellent and highly respected family at Waco, Texas, and if commissioned, I think he will make a most efficient and capable officer. As you express a willingness to aid him in his ambition to enter the army, I will take the liberty of filing with his papers in the War Department a copy of your letter to me. With kind regards, I am, Sincerely yours, C.A. Culberson [shorthand notation] 8925[Shorthand Notation only]Jackson. Mich. = 3./22./1900. [*[1901]*] Theodore Rosevelt. President of Senate. Washington. D.C. My Dear Sir: - Doubtless you will not remember the writers name but I remember yours. Just the same having been a member of Co. D. - 2nd Inft. and on board "Yucitan" with your outfit - you also told me that if you could ever be of any service to a Soldier [*8926*] 2. you would gladly do it - I shall take you at your word - Sickness and reverses in life have placed me in a destitute condition. and this under "Republican" rule - I have named no children after you, nor shall I - this is simply a personal matter and perchance you may aid me & "do as you would be done by" = I have the honor to be Your Friend Thad. A. Davis. [*8927*]Boston City Hospital Mar. 22 1901 Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, Honored Sir - At times many of us take liberties that seems to be perhaps rather forward. You will pardon me, I trust, if I endeavor to take a small part of your time. My object in writing is to ask you aid in securing the release of my brother Bernard Devilin from the [*8928*]Naval prison at Charleston He is serving a sentence of a year for desertion. Since he has been at the prison he has not received a single mark During the war he served on the battleship "Massachusetts". While on board ship he had an excellent record. Owning to too much liquor he left his ship and was ashamed to go back He went over voluntarily and surrendered him self. I would like to get his [his] release and an honorable discharge from the service [*8929*]I served myself with the 9th Mass Vol. in Cuba and am at present studying medicine. My father is a veteran of the civil war. Trusting you will give this your kindly consideration, I am Very sincerely yours Thomas M. Devlin Boston City Hospital Boston Mass. 8930 Cedar Falls, Iowa. March 22, 1901. Vice President Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I would be much pleased to use you as authority on an inter-collegiate debate to be held at the Iowa State Normal. Question, Resolved: "That it would be to the best interests of both Cuba and the United States that Cuba be given absolute indipendence immediately." I am on the neg. If you will give me some reasons why you think that it would not be to the best interests of Cuba and the United States for Cuba to be given absolute independence immediately. or why you favor the Platt amendment, I should be indeed very grateful. What legal or moral right do you think the U.S. has in Cuba? Hoping to hear from you I remain Yours truly James Daughton [*[Doughton?]*] 2012 Olive St. [*8931*][*P. F.*] Washington, D.C. March 22 -1901. Dear Mr. President; I was very anxious to see you when you were in the City but when I was at liberty to call you were up to your eyes in work, & when you had leisure to see me I was snowed under with my various boards &c. When you come again I shall see that things are differently arranged. If Mrs. Evans & I or either of us get to N.Y. we will surely take advantage of your [*8932*]courteous invitation and spend the night with you. Please remember us most kindly to Mrs. Roosevelt. Cordially yours. *R. D. Evans* [*underlined*]Alva, Oklahoma, March 22, 1901. To the Hon. Vice President, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I write to solicit your support for the Hon. Wm. M. Jenkins, our present Secretary of Oklahoma Territory, to be promoted to the position of Governor. I am quite sure that the President is very favorable to Mr. Jenkins, and he will, I understand, have the support of Senator Dolivar if Iowa, Walcot of Colorado, Burton of Kansas, Allison of Iowa, and I think, Mr. Kerens of Mo. His promotion to Governor will give harmony and strength in our Party and Territory. Mr. Jenkins has the respect and confidence of our people and will do credit to himself and honor to the Administration. Very Respectfully, [FRENCH] Will J. French Recr U.S. Land Office Alva, Ok. [shorthand note] [delegate stamp] [*8934*]John McG Goodale Bert Hanson ______________ Morris I. Price GOODALE & HANSON Attorneys and Counsellors at Law Shoe and Leather Bank Building 271 Broadway, Telephone, 5525 CORTLANDT. New York, March 22, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- I am very much obliged indeed for your letter to [him] me regarding my brother. I hope that he will be in the country soon to thank you personally. Very truly yours John McG Goodale 8935The University of Maine ORONO, MAINE A. W. HARRIS, Sc. D., PRESIDENT Orono, Me., March 22, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir:- At the coming commencement of the University of Maine there will be opened a new building chiefly for the use of the military department. This is one of the institutions in which military instruction is required by law, and this work has been maintained at a high state of efficiency. When the war with Spain broke out sixty six of the students entered the volunteer service, a larger contribution in proportion to enrollment than that of any other college in the country. The new drill hall and gymnasium has been erected by private contributions to mark this service, and especially as a memorial to six of the students and alumni who died in the service. We are extremely anxious to celebrate in some unusual way the opening of this building, and it has seemed to the committee that your presence, and an address from you, would be for many reasons the most satisfactory method possible. Indeed we have considered no second. Our commencement occurs Wednesday, June 12. We have planned for special opening exercises on the evening of Monday, June 10, but if this date should be inconvenient we would make every attempt to accord with your plans. I shall be very much pleased to wait upon you in person in regard to the appointment, if you will allow me to do so. Yours very truly, A W Harris [*8936*]TELEPHONE 1605-79TH ST. J.N. Hauser & Son, FLORISTS ESTABLISHED 1847 1012 THIRD AVENUE. 10th St. cor. Second Avenue, NEW YORK. March 22, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States. Dear Sir:- It is a peculiarity with some to stray from the beaten path of procedure in applying for official recognition. This appeal is of that kind. It is for the purpose of trying to place one in this 14th District, by name Michael Corbett, to a position once occupied by him as a Subpoena Server, under District Attorney Olcott, and replaced by another under District Attorney Gardiner. He is a faithful Republican. If the assurance given by me that he is worthy of being placed there under District Attorney Philbin would receive attention and a thought given for consideration, with a recommendation [*8937*] TELEPHONE 1605-79TH ST. J.N. Hauser & Son, FLORISTS ESTABLISHED 1847 1012 THIRD AVENUE. 10th St. cor. Second Avenue, NEW YORK. __________190 2. to District attorney Philbin for his disposition from your hand I should esteem it very highly. With the assurance of my best wishes for your health and happiness, I subscribe myself, Yours respectfully, L. A. Hauser cor. 10th Street & 2nd Avenue Chairman 14th District, Citizens' Union. [*8938*] [shorthand notation]Chicago, Ills. Austin Station. March 22nd, 1901. Hon. John C. Ames, Marshall of Northern District of Illinois, Chicgo, Ills. Dear Sir: Whereas:- Mr. Garfield A. Tod is known to us as a good citizen and a worker in the Republican ranks and a man who has the confidence of his fellow citizens, therefore be it, Resolved:- that we the following officers and members of the Thirty fifth Ward Republican Club, do hereby endorse him for the position of United States Deputy Marshall for the District of Northern Illinois, and do hereby petition and make application for the appointment of the said Garfield A. Tod a s a United States Deputy Marshall in the District of Northern Illinois. (Signed) Thos. M. Hunter, Alderman 35th Ward. Frank L. Race, Alderman 35th Ward. J. P. Gardner, County Central Committeeman. J. H. Cooper, Pres. 35th Ward Republican Club. Neil S. Graves, Chair Deputy Clk. Comm. Robert F. Linn, Jr. Secty. 35th Ward Rep. Club. Charles S. Cutting Judge of Probate Court. Grame Stewart, National State Committeeman. [*8939*][*[Enc. in Tod 4-3-01]*][*[3-22-01]*] 1339 - 15th St. n.w. Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: When you were Civil Service Commissioner you always took such an interest in my behalf I want now to ask a great favor. I expect to marry the daughter of Mr. Jas. C. Shoup of New York City on Easter Monday, April 8, at 12 o'clock noon. It will be a quiet wedding at her home [*8940*] [shorthand]#120 West 82d St. about 50 guests invited, and I wish to ask if possible that you run up that day for half an hour at luncheon time, if you are in New York City, and be present on an occasion of such vital importance and so much happiness to me. The Shoup family is of Dutch ancestry as are my own parents, and we both should be highly honored by your presence. I hope to take up the practice of law shortly in New York City. Trusting you may be able to attend. I beg to remain Most cordially, Claude E. Miller March 22, 1901O. A. C. OEHMLER, TELEPHONE, MAIN 1227. ARTIST FLORIST, 821 14TH ST., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mar 22 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir - Yours of the 12th inst on hand many thank for writeing me I had no doubt that you was bound to some other florist and when I wrote I did so with the hope that you would split up and let me have some of your patronage especialy as I am makeing a hard fight for a footing have just opened my store and haveing never been in business for myself before so you see I would greatly appreciate any favor no matter how small Sincerly yours, O.A.C. Oehmler [*8942*][* [Enc in Daly 6-21-01] *] Luke O'Brien, 141 N. 6th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. [State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany] 131 North First St. Brooklyn. Mar. 22, 01. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice. President of U. S. Dear Sir, Luke O'Brien is one of your great admirers and worked strenuously for you in your Gubernational campaign. He was expelled from the Seymour Democratic Club of the (14th) Fourteenth Ward Brooklyn, N. Y., of which he was an officer for two years, by Senator P. H. McCarren, for extolling you and advocating you for Governor. [*8943*]He urged that you be nominated for Vice- President in the Brooklyn "Times" He supported President McKinley and your-self vigorously and wrote several articles recommending the election of the entire Republican ticket. Mr. O'Brien nominated me for Senator against Senator McCarren. He is an influential worker and has many followers - and is worthy of the favorable consideration at the hands of the Republican party. I remain Sincerely yours. George A. Owens [*8944*]685 Sacket A Mar 22 1901 Dear Sir & Vice President Excuse the liberty I take in writing these few lines to you. I am a young man with a small family, and I am trying hard to better my condition in life a little. I work seven days a week driving a milk wagon from three oclock in the morning till all hours of the day. I have been at this about 8 years in which time I have saved $105.00, now I have invested this amount on a small [*8945*]RIGHT PAGE: piece of land out on Long Island, which will cost me $250.00 the balance I am to pay for at installments of $5.00 a month when this is done they will build a house for me for about $400 and at the same rates of payment then I want to start Poultry raising. I know I can make a living at it once I get started, but it seems such a long way off as yet. Now Mr Roosevelt last fall I worked hard to help you at election time for Vice Pres- would it be to much to ask you for a little encouragement on my side now, 8946 LEFT PAGE: Hoping I may hear from you soon and with God's blessing on you and your family I draw my letter to a close Yours etc. Mr. H. H. Paulsen 615 Sacket St. Bklyn- THOS. T. W. MINER, Commander, GEO. P. BARRETT, Adjutant, CHAS. H. DURYBA, Quartrmaster, 1150 Forest Avenue. 60 West 124th Street. 143 West 125th Street. HEADQUARTERS ALEXANDER HAMILTON POST NO. 182 Department New York G.A.R. 12th WARD BANK BUILDING 125th STREET & LEXINGTON AVENUE New York March 22, 1901 19 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President United States, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: The Annual Camp Fire of our Post is to be held on Thursday, April 18th, at Headquarters and on behalf of the Post, I extend to you a cordial invitation to meet with us on that occasion and join in the festivities and general good time that invariably marks our Camp Fires. Words fail to express the delight our Comrades would experience in the knowledge that one so distinguished and worthy was to honor the occasion with his presence and eloquence, and it is earnestly hoped that your arrangements may be so adjusted that you can find it practicable to accept our invitation. Alexander Hamilton Post was named from the founder of those principles that you have so strenuously annunciated. With earnest wishes for your continued prosperity, I am, Yours respectfully, W. H. Raynor Chairman Entertainment Com. Residence 2061 Madison Ave. [*8947*]Personal Consular Service, U.S.A. Brussels, Belgium March 22, 1901 My dear Colonel:- I have your favor of February 28, 1901, and beg to thank you for your interest in seeing Mr. Hay in my behalf. On account of my long and well known Consular service, I felt that the most captious could not accuse you of undue partiality or nepotism, in event that you assisted me to secure promotion, for I assure you my regard for you and admiration of your manly and courageous character is so absolutely sincere and genuine, that I would not willingly or unwillingly be the means of causing you a moment's embarrassment. My present intentions while not definitely determined are that I will not remain abroad 8948abroad more than a year or so longer when I shall return home and once again take up politics in my native State, but, as I wrote you January 10, I am very ambitious of closing my civil career in the diplomatic service as Minister or at least Consul General. Recently Mr. J.A. Johnson, Mayor of Fargo, N.D. spent an hour or so with me and he had many flattering things to say of you. Among which, enthusiastically emphasized was, "We of the West are decided that if Governor Roosevelt is not our next President we will break the country up." With very kindest regards and best wishes in which Mrs Roosevelt unites I am very sincerely and faithfully yours, Geo. W. Roosevelt Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President of the United States. Oyster Bay. New York. [shorthand notation]HEADQUARTERS PARISH-MARTIN CAMP NO. 21 UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA. OFFICE OF ... MUNCIE, IND. March 22, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir and Comrade; The Comrades of Parish-Martin Camp No.21, U.S.W.V. Department of Indiana, earnestly request that you favor them with a photagraph of yourself in full dress military uniform. We desire to place the same in our quarters. We extend to you the good will of every comrade of our camp, and thanks in advance for your favor. Sincerely and fraternally yours, Wilbur Ryman, Camp Commander. Charles L. Berkheimer, Camp Adjutant. [*8950*]OFFICE OF THE EDITOR Newark Evening News NEWARK, NEW JERSEY March 22,1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President United States. Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:- Presuming upon the acquaintance of citizenship, the fellowship of Masonry, and at the suggestion of our mutual friend, D.I. Roberts, I venture to ask if you will honor a committee from Hope Lodge of Masons, of East Orange, N.J. by granting them a brief audience at your home in Oyster Bay, within the next fortnight. The committee consists of Mr. James B. Dill, of New York City, Mr. David R. Howe, of East Orange and myself. [*8951*]We wish to extend to you in person an invitation from the lodge we have the honor to represent, to be its guest at a forthcoming function. May we not hope for a favorable reply. Very truly yours, Walter Hoff Seely [shorthand] [*8952*][shorthand] THE SATVRN CLVB Buffalo NY Mar. 22nd '01. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Colonel: Through Genl Sickles and Dr Slian I have heard of your kind expressions in re my appointment to some administrative function. It is very noble of you & I thank you. If I needed discipline, I have had it. One great trouble is to know what to ask for. I have no way of ascertaining what changes or new appointments are contemplated. The Administration is [*8953*]very close about such things and the first known is the appointment. Had the Isthmian canal been passed I should have known what I wanted. I yearn to be connected with that grand work. respectfully yours G. O. Shephard 8954[*PF*] CHARLES R. SKINNER, STATE SUPERINTENDENT STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE ALBANY. March 22 1901 My dear Governor: Please accept my sincere thanks for your letter of the 20th instant. I am delighted to know that no statement of the nature referred to by Mr. Bardeen in his Bulletin was ever made by you in his or my presence. I never had the slightest idea that the question of my renomination was ever brought before you. After your election as Vice-President I studiously refrained from bringing my candidacy for renomination before you, knowing that you were overwhelmed with other matters. May I express the hope that the future will bring you happiness, prosperity, [*8955*] and every political honor to which you may aspire. Very respectfully yours Charles R. Skinner Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. [*8956*][* [ca 3-22-01] *] FRONT VIEW OF THE NEW CHAMBERLAIN-HUNT ACADEMY BUILDINGS. AN APPEAL TO THE PATRIOTIC PEOPLE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION. Chamberlin-Hunt Academy, situated in Port Gibson, Miss., has for twenty years accomplished a great good, but has been hampered by inefficient endowment. In the past year the Board of Trustees have secured, from personal donations, sufficient means to enable them to purchase 80 acres of valuable grounds, and to erect entire new Academy buildings at a cost of $60,000. Their present Endowment of $40,000, which has been kept safely invested for twenty years, and the interest alone used in sustaining the School, must be increased to $100,000 to meet the requirements of these new buildings, which will be completed on or about January 1st, 1901. To this end an earnest appeal is made to raise this balance of $60,000. Any and all sums which you may be pleased to give will be judiciously used and greatly appreciated. J. T. DRAKE, Secretary. J. G.SPENCER, Pres. Board of Trustees. [*8957*][Enc in Bernheimer 3-22-01][*3-22-01*] Wholly and absolutely; dear Mr. Roosevelt, do I appreciate the [spirit?] of your prompt and kind reply to my ambitious request! I felt impressed that your answer not only might - but I fairly decided should - be as it is - (on "Calisser [?]" thought) - that had my letter not been already written I would have reconsidered the propriety of "chancing it"! Had I been a young man I would just so surely have been one of "Col. Roosevelt's Rough Riders" and to this 8959which I attribute say thus writing on, in - which seemed a good cause, - on the chance of carrying victory - but with this difference. I had such right on my side! Begging you'll not give the matter another thought - except to realize my deep appreciation of the situation, and my renewed thanks for your courteous answer, I am sincerely - And with utmost admiration Yours Sallie Toussand. The Plaza March twenty-second - [shorthand]Benedict Brothers, Jewelers, 171 Broadway, Incorporated 1900. New York, Mar. 23rd., 1901 Dear Sir:- I thank you for your letter of the 11th inst. My object in writing was to find out if the statement made by Mr. Cassi as regards the silver pencil which he claimed was presented to him by your young son was correct or not. Your answer is all that I desired to know. Your question to me however seems to require further correspondence. Mr. Cassi says he received the pencil from Mrs. Cassi- who stated to him that she had met Mrs. Roosevelt at Wanamakers with your young son Teddy, who then and there selected a fine silver pencil as a gift for him (Cassi)- the date was not stated but was some time in the latter part of February. I may add that the complaint was withdrawn and Mrs. Cassi was discharged in Court yesterday. With sentiments of regard, I am Very Respectfully Yours, Read Benedict Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. 89602 you. And I hope you will be a good Vice President. Will you ever come to Minnesota? If you do I wish that you would come to Rochester so that we can see you. We live about fourteen miles from Rochester. Our teacher said you have written some books for old folks and I wish you would write some for boys and girls. I think this will be as much as you will wish to read 8962 1 Potsdam, Minn March 23, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the U.S.A. Dear Sir: I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know that our teacher is teaching us how to write letters. We are writing to all parts of the country-- Our teacher said it would be a good plan if one of us scholars would write to you. He said that you might like to here something from schools. We have read and heard a great deal about 8961 I will have to close and bid you good bye From Wrene Benike Potsdam, Minn Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.[*PF*] CHARLES J. BONAPARTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 216 ST. PAUL ST., BALTIMORE, TELEPHONE 1718. March 23rd, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island,New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I write you on a matter which seems to me of very great importance; I mean the vacancy in the Civil Service Commission caused by the death of Mr. Brewer. The latter's appointment, in my judgment, was one of the most unfortunate made by the present, or late, Administration; and I think that some of the most regrettable incidents of the past four years have been directly attributable to the organization of the Civil Service Commission. The question of Mr. Brewer's successor seems, therefore, to me one of very serious import; and it is certainly one on which the President would reasonably weigh, and even expect, suggestions from you, since, beside all other considerations, you are so thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office. I am told that he has been already approached on behalf of various obscure politicians, who desire the place merely for the salary and such little consequence as it may give them; but I have also heard of several possible candidates, any one of whom would be, unquestionably, a great addition to the Commission. Probably the best of them is our friend, Foulke, although I am very doubtful whether he would take the place, and I hear there is some coldness towards him on the part of the Indiana Senators, owing to the recent exposure of their little idiosyncrasies by the Indian Association, of which he is an officer, although, as a matter of fact, I believe he had nothing to do with the publication. Richard Henry Dana would also be an admirable selection, and I understand that he probably would accept the position if it were offered him, while there is very little doubt that Senators Hoar and Lodge would give him a cordial [*8963*]CHARLES J. BONAPARTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 216 ST. PAUL ST., BALTIMORE, TELEPHONE 1718. T.R-2 endorsement. Another very good man would be Clinton Rogers Woodruff, the Secretary of the National Municipal League. I am a little surprised to hear that he probably would accept the position, as I had supposed from what I know of his circumstances that he could hardly afford to do so, but, apparently he thinks, or his friends think he thinks, that he can. He has been very outspoken in his hostility to Senator Quay, but it is not unlikely that the latter and Senator Penrose as well would be pleased to see Woodruff's energies occupied with other matters than Philadelphia politics. I suppose that the new Commissioner must be a Republican: if this is not indispensable, I should think that Burt would be exceptionally well qualified for the position; whether he would take it or not I have no idea. Your old colleague, Lyman, is, I hear, mentioned as a possibility: you will hardly be surprised if I add that I think his selection would be peculiarly unfortunate. Another man who is said to be thought of is a Mr. Kiggins, about to return from the Philippines. He is said to be a good man, and his recent experience there might be very useful to the Commission. I do not think it advisable or, indeed, decorous, that the President should be approached with suggestions on this subject by any one officially and prominently connected with the National Civil Service Reform League, and, in any event, I think such suggestions will be much more effective if they came through another channel. I think it would be a real misfortune if the office should again be filled by the appointment of somebody who had to be provided for, especially if such men as Dana and Woodruff, and perhaps Kiggins, if not Foulke are available to fill the vacancy. I suppose you have seen in the papers the lively time we have had [*8964*]CHARLES J. BONAPARTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 216 ST. PAUL ST., BALTIMORE, TELEPHONE 1718. T.R.-3 here recently. Our friend, Gorman, made a bold attempt to get such an election law as would enable him to "steal" the State next November, but the vigorous fight made against this scheme has rendered the result, although thoroughly discreditable to those responsible for it, much less mischievous. Unfortunately, the exposure of Mudd's peculiar methods in connection with the census in the lower Counties has brought some discredit on the Republican organization also; I think, however, that, all things considered, the outlook is, on the whole, encouraging. Believe me, as ever, yours most truly, Charles J. Bonaparte. [*8965*][shorthand][shorthand] [* [March 23,1901] *] NEW ALGONQUIN CLUB, BOSTON. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-Presidential Chamber, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir;-- Mr. Curtis Guild, Jr., has sent to you, through Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, in regard to the private reception the New Algonquin Club desires to tender to you on your visit to Boston in April. On consultation with Hon. Geo. H. Lyman and Mr. Geo. A. Draper of the Home Market Club, and Mr. Curtis Guild, the best form of entertainment to all of us seems to be a breakfast on Tues., April 30, at 1 o'clock, at the Club House, #217 Commonwealth Avenue, to be followed by an informal reception. Beyond a few invited guests taken from your own friends and associates, there will be none present except members of the Club, and no reporters of any kind. We shall be very glad if you care to say a few words to us after breakfast. They would not be reported, and would be regarded as conversation between friends---not as a public utterance. If, however, you feel the labors already promised too heavy for the addition, pray do not feel obligated to speak at all. We merely desire to show publicly the regard in which you are held by the representative business men of Boston without regard to party, and to make the occasion, which is certain to be a delightful one for our members, as pleasant as possible for you. I therefore now have the honor to extend to you in the name of the Club this formal invitation, with the assurance that you will find yourself in the [*8966*]NEW ALGONQUIN CLUB, BOSTON. house of your friends. I trust that you will relieve our suspense by letting us know as early as possible that the arrangements that have been finally settled by Messrs. Draper, Guild and Lyman are equally acceptable to you. With high esteem, believe me, Very truly yours, Wm. M. Bunting Chairman House Committee. March 23, 1901. [*8967*][shorthand notation]New York March 23d 1901. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Vice-President Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Colonel, Knowing that your time is of great value, and believing that I should not wait longer to present my letters to Mr. Depew, I have decided to see him this coming week. You would greatly favor me to let me know his answers, so that I may govern myself by. With great respect, I beg you to receive my best wishes. Yours sincerely, Emile Cassi 24 W. 99 NY City [*8968*][* [ca 3-23-01] *] Extract from the Report of Brigadier General A. R. Chaffee, U. S. V., Chief of Staff, to Major General John R. Brooks, U.S.A., Military Governor of Cuba, Published in"Civil Report of Major General John R. Brooke, U.S.Army,Military Governor of Cuba, 1899." "I beg to invite attention to two officers deserving of special commendation for their services in connection with the customs revenues of Cuba. I believe that each has demonstrated his fitness and special aptitude for the duty detailed to be performed. I refer to Major Tasker H. Bliss, Chief of the Customs Service and Collector for the Port of Havana, and to Major E. F. Ladd, late Treasurer and auditor of Customs, now Treasurer for the Island of Cuba." Very respectfully, ( signed ) Adna R. Chaffee, Brigadier General, U. S. V., Chief of Staff. A true copy:- E W Ladd Captain U.S.Cavalry. [*8969*][Enc. in Proctor,6-2-05][*E.J.B.*] [*P.F*] WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON. 357725 B -- A.G.O. March 23, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, addressed to the Secretary of War, in behalf of the return to duty in the United States of Captain J. F. McBlain, 9th U. S. Cavalry, and I regret that it cannot be definitely said at this time when it will be practicable to order Captain McBlain to this country. The demand for the services of officers with their commands in the Philippine Islands is, as you are doubtless aware, very great, and it is not deemed expedient to order any officer home, unless his physical condition demands such action. However, your wishes in this matter will be borne in mind, and it is hoped that it may be found practicable soon to relieve Captain McBlain from duty in the Philippines, and order him to the United States. Very respectfully, H. C. Corbin Adjutant General, Major General, U.S.Army. [*8970*][*T.M.K.*] [*F*] 369230 WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON. March 23, 1901. Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of March 12, 1901, to the Secretary of War, in the interest of Captain Charles J. Stevens, 2d U. S. Cavalry, and in reply to inform you that same has been placed on file for consideration at the proper time. Very respectfully, H C Corbin Adjutant General Major General, U. S. Army. [*8971*]RIGHT PAGE: Avondale Pa Mar- 23- 1901 My dear Mr. Roosevelt - In support of my letter of the 21st I enclose clipping from a Phila evening paper. (Mar 22) This is a practically accurate [strikethrough: account] exhibit of the relations between Mr Smith and Senators Quay and Penrose. I only call your attention to same in order to emphasize my former statement - that their support when gained, might prove but dubious A letter from you to Mr. Smith would not only gain my end, but possibly be welcome by him as a relief from an irksome situation 8972 LEFT PAGE: I would not persist in this to your possible annoyance, were I not advised by men strong in State councils to carry it to you. Our Representative together with friends in Washington will urge it thus with with your support backed up [strikethrough: by] as it [strikethrough: would] will be by my states highest officers and senatorial acquiescence, could not fail of success - Now that I am in this, I am ambitious and eager to succeed - it is not only a stepping stone to further success - but to save what prestige I may have gained and as well to provide for the education of my boys. Theodore This is a personal appeal and successful or not, will I trust not alter the mutual friendship and esteem existing between us for nearly twenty years - With kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt I am - Sincerely your friend Wm T Dantz 8973[For enc see 3-23-01]DAVIES AGENCY, 260 Snediker Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. March 23d 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt - Washington. D.C. My dear Sir: I wish you would see Secty Gage and ask him to grant a re-opening of my case with view to my re-instatement as Inspector of Customs on the ground of discovery of matters material to my defense which the forum limit of "3 days" did not permit to be presented. My treatment was grossly unjust and illegal as I can show and the Collector of the Port of New York acted infamously in the matter. Despite this unjust treatment I never wavered in support of the Republican party and done all I could [feassibly?] and on the stump to [back?] our last President and Vice President. Also refer to the many and influential organizations and individuals who have asked for my visitations on file with the Sect'y. and also to the fact that I was also a banker once until merciless disaster reduced me to poverty - I trust I do not make this appeal in vain. I am now on eligible list for appointments as Inspector but I want re-instatement. Yours with highest regard A. H. Davies. [*8974*]ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH CAMELIA STREET, COR. HOPKINS AVE. REV. SIMON P W. DREW, D. D. PASTORS RESIDENCE 86 MAIN STREET Long Island City, March 23d 1901 Borough of Queens, City of New York. My Dear Friend:- The absolute need of a church edifice for our colored population of our city, has moved the heart of the Mayor and Common Council of Long Island City to give these people a place free with the understanding that a church edifice is to be built Since then property has been bought and paid for, and the foundation of stone has been built. The Corner Stone has been laid, the work was compelled to be stopped because the fund in the Treasury was exhausted. Therefore, the Trustees do hereby appeal to you to give an Easter offering to help complete the New Edifice located at Hopkins Avenue and Camelia Street. About Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) are needed. These people are coming every year from the South by the thousands and literally no Christian work is being done for them. There is not a colored church edifice in Long Island City containing 50,000 inhabitants of all nationalities. What a shame in the great Synod of New York. St. Stephens's Baptist Church was organized August 18th, 1895, recognized July 14th 1896, by the Baptist Council of New York. It is in the heart of "Little Africa," It is the only church for these people between Hunter's Point, Ravenswood, Dutch Kills, Steinway, Blissfield, and Astoria, known as Long Island City. Will not you my dear friend subscribe to this fund, or send cash or check to the Treasurer, Hon. Lucien Knapp, 131 3d Street or to the Pastor, Rev. S. P. W. Drew, D. D., 86 Main Street, Long Island City, Queens Borough, City of New York. The Rev. Robert S. McArthur, D.D., L.L.D., of the Calvary Baptist Church, the late Rev. John Hall, D.D., L.L.D., of 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. H. P. Faunce, D.D., President Brown University, the late Rector Rev. Edmund D. Cooper, D.D. of the Church of the Redeemer, Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff, Lieut.-Governor of the State of New York, Hon. Harrison S. Moore, Judge of Queens County, Bishop Wm. P. Derrick, of Bethel Church, the late Bishop James H. Cook, of Union M. E. Church, Rev. C. W. Laufer of Steinway Reformed Church. The Rev. Dr. John Hompstone, Pastor of the Emanuel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. T. J. Whitacre, Pastor of Bushwick Ave. Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. A. B. Sears, Pastor of the Central Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W. T. Dixon, Pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Brooklyn; Rev. Dr. Howard L. Jones, Pastor of the Baptist Church of Epiphany, Rev. Dr. Leighton Williams, Pastor of the Amity Baptist Church, heartily endorse the effort to raise money to provide a much needed church edifice for the colored people. Fraternally Yours, Simon P.W. Drew, Pastor. [*8975*]Pennsylvania State College State College. Pa. March 23, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Messrs. Silver, Burdett & Company of New York City have asked me to compile for them a "small volume of orations or forensic declamations suited to the use of college students." I wish to make the compilation a little "book of eloquence" for the college men of this country. May I have your permission to use an extract - about a page or a page and a half in length - from one of your public addresses? Similar permission has been given me by such public men as President McKinley, Ex-President Harrison, Senator Depew, 8976Senator Lodge, Senator Hoar, The Hon. Joseph H. Choat, - and many others. Would you kindly indicate what selection, if any, you would prefer to have me insert; or if you would rather have me make the choice, perhaps you will be so good as to furnish me with correct and authentic copies of several of your speeches or addresses in order that I may choose from them some extract suited to my purpose. A few days ago I asked The Century Company for permission to use a short extract from your Chicago speech on the "Strenuous Life." They replied: "We will place a valuation of $10 upon Mr. Roosevelt's material which you wish to take, and for that amount will allow its use, with credit." As my little book is not likely to have a wide sale, and is not being edited as a money-making enterprise, the price which the publishers of the "Strenuous Life" have set make it impossible for me to take an extract from that speech. Perhaps you are willing to have me select from some speech which is not covered by publisher's copyright. Respectfully yours, A. Howry Espenshade (Instructor in English).[LEFT PAGE: Shorthand notations] RIGHT PAGE: New York March 23rd 1901 Dear Mr Vice President. Please forgive me for trespassing on your time. I shall be as brief as possible. Once a year the New York City Woman's Aid to the George Junior Republic, holds a meeting 8977to which people are invited, to hear the work described, and its needs set forth. Mr. George and Mr. Osborne are present and usually one of the boys - citizens, I mean. Would you be willing and able to make an address for us, at the meeting which we shall have here this spring? The last week in April - (21st to 27th) - is perhaps most favorable for getting together the right kind of an audience, but we shall be only too happy to fix any date in April, on or after Monday the 8th, that you would name, would you consent to do this great favor? Believe me very truly yours Helen L. Fairchild for the Woman's Aid G. J. R. (Mrs Charles S. Fairchild) 8978The Harvard Crimson Cambridge, Mass. able to write us a short paragraph on the following question:--"What would be the effect on the individual and on society at large if the college man entered on his life work a year earlier?" And if you can do so, will you let us have it, if possible, by April 1st? Hoping that we may hear from you favorably believe me, Very sincerely yours, James A. Field. Cambridge, March 23rd, 1901. 8980 The Harvard Crimson Cambridge, Mass. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir: The discussion of the proposed three-years' course at Harvard has aroused very general interest on the part of the students. The Crimson is accordingly making arrangements to secure for publication short expressions of opinion on the subject from a few well-known men. We should esteem it a very great favor if we might number you among them. Should you feel 9879[shorthand notation]Lebanon, Pa., March 22, 1901. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My Dear Sir:- As pastor of St. Mark's Reformed Church, Lebanon, Pa., I extend to you a most cordial invitation to be present at a union meeting to be held on Thursday evening June 18th., it being a part of the Dedicatory festivies of the new building which is now nearing completion. I realize most keenly that the number of invitations to you from various sources are almost numberless, but I hope that you may see your way clear and be with us on the occasion indicated., as well as favoring us with a short address. The Reformed Church feels honored in having one of its adherents in the vice-presidential chair and personally I feel as though the Reformed people ought to be given an opportunity to show their appreciation of the honor confered upon them. The Reformed Church is very largely represented through this section and I feel as though you would be doing a noble thing by coming and meeting these people face to face. Hoping to receive a favorable reply ere long, I remain Most Cordially yours, J. Calvin Fisher. Pastor, St. Mark's Reformed Church. [*8981*] Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. NUMBER 2 SENT BY oy REC'D BY ? CHECK 20 Paid ? RECEIVED at Mar. 23 1901 Dated Texarkana, Ark 22 To Vice Pres Roosevelt - Oyster Bay NY Friends making strong effort for my promotion to Civil service Commissioner Vice Brewer of Michigan Deceased. Cant you wire President favoring me answer Oriental Hotel Dallas [*Wm. A. Gavett*] [*8982*]John A. McIlhenny Demster Hall Cambridge Mass [*shorthand*]Lebanon, pa., March 23, 1901 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My Dear sir:- As pastor of St. Mark's Reformed Church, Lebanon, Pa., I extend to you a most cordial invitation to be present at a [?] meeting to be held on Thursday evening June 17th, it being a part of the Dedicatory festivies of the new building which is now nearing completion. I realize most keenly that the number of invitations to you from various sources are almost numberless, but I hope that you may see your way clear and be with us on the occasion indicated., as well as favoring us with a short address. The Reformed Church feels honored in having one of its adherents in the vice-presidential chair and personally I feel as though the Reformed people ought to be given an opportunity to show their appreciation of the honor confered upon them. The Reformed Church is very largely represented through the section and I feel as though you would be doing a noble thing by coming and meeting these people face to face. Hoping to receive a favorable reply ere long, I remain Most Cordially yours, J. Calvin fisher Pastor, St. Mark's Reformed Church. The Western Union Telegraph Company Incorporated Received at Mar 23 1901 Dated [?[ To Vice Pres Roosevelt Oyster bay, NY Friends making strong effort for my promotion to Civil service Commission [?] Brewer of Michigan (Same as 413) Deceased. Cant you wire President favoring me answer Oriental Hotel Dallas Wm. A. Gavett John A. McIlhenny Demster Hall Cambridge Mass. [*shorthand*][*PF*] Office of the Commercial Bulletin. 282 Washington Street. Boston, March 23, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President's Chamber, Washington, D. C. Dear Theodore:- I cannot find any copy of my answer to you in regard to your letter of March 15th, so this may be a duplicate. Everything here has been arranged with perfect smoothness, and I think I can promise you that your visit will run on oiled wheels. You will stay with George Lyman, as his guest. He will have his private dinner. He has asked George Draper, I understand. Draper has written to me saying that everything is satisfactory. I have arranged that the Algonquin Club affair shall take place the day after George's dinner and before the H. M. Club Dinner. It will be a breakfast at the Algonquin Club House at one. Beyond those who speak with you at the Home Market Club, and any friends whom you may care to have invited, none will be present except members of the Club. If you care to say two or three words, as we did at the Club in Salt Lake City, they will gratefully received. If you so not care to say anything, you may rest assured that it [*8983*]T. R. 2 will be your privilege to remain silent. They are taking orders like good little boys. I think you may be sure of a pleasant afternoon with no reporters. The Club, as I suppose you know, is made up of men in active business life, and really, the affair is just the kind of public recognition, without regard to party, that I want you to get in the nest of cranks, warlocks, anti-imperialists and other freaks. On this occasion the Irish and the Dutch will certainly amount to much. Affectionately yours, Curtis Guild, Jr. [*8984*]8th Ave., & 56th St., New York, Mch 23, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Sir: I take the liberty of asking your assistance in getting me the appointment as Minister to the United States of Columbia, provided a vacancy there still exists. If you were to see me I feel sure you would remember my face although you may have forgotten my name. I have 8985If you feel that you can sanction this, I wish you would kindly speak a word in my favor to His Excellency the President. Thanking you in advance for your kindness. Respectfully (Dr.) G. C. Gulick. had the pleasure of meeting you several times at Y.M.C.A. and other public meetings in which I was interested at Carnegie Hall. At present I do not know much of the Spanish language but have a friend who has lived in Bogotá several years, who would gladly assist me by acting as tutor, interpreter and secretary. I refer you to Dr. Yarnell, Sec'y. Y.M.C.A. 318 W. 57th St. or Dr. M. Beattie 351 W. 54th St. Pres. City Vigilance League, of which I am a trustee. I am a republican, and would gladly carry out the wishes of my country in all matters coming before me. [*8986*]pleasure to meet you at our good friend Holts's[?]-- Truly yours Edward E. Hale Washington March 23 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt,-- This is a thank you for your kind note. My first wish on arriving here, was to call on you and renew my acquaintance with Mrs. Roosevelt. But they told me you had left town. It will be a great 8987S.H. Hawes & Co. COAL Richmond, Va. March 23 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York My dear Sir As you know, my Son George Percy Hawes Jr. was a trooper in Troop A-O'Neill- your regiment. He is now working for the C&O RR Co in West Virginia. He has had four years military education at the Virginia Military Institute and resigned the command of that battalion to enlist in your regiment to attempt to defend his country. Now I wish to ask whether - in your judgement - it would be possible to get him commissioned as a lieutenant in the regular U.S. Cavalry. He is now twentyfive years old and has been trying for the army since he was seventeen. First he was promised the West Point appointment CONDITIONS No shortage allowed. Railway companies' weights must govern settlements. All quotations for present only, unless otherwise specified. Orders binding only when accepted in writing We will not be held responsible for non-delivery resulting from a scarcity of cars, trouble at mines, or any other cause beyond our control. Terms Cash 8989[shorthand notation]S.H. Hawes & Co. COAL Richmond, Va. -pointment from this District. He prepared for the examination but never got the appointment. Our Senators & Congressmen have made all sorts of *promises [*underlined] but never kept them. it is a long story with many [annoying?] incidents. I can, of course, *imagine [*underlined] the causes for our Democratic nominees for President have not been such as our family could support. My family credentials can be had if desired. If there is any use trying again for a commission my son will do so, but wishes me to ask your opinion, for he has unbounded confidence in your judgement. Pardon the length of this letter. With highest regards I am Yours truly G. Percy Hawes care of above firm CONDITIONS No shortage allowed. Railway companies' weights must govern settlements. All quotations for present only, unless otherwise specified. Orders binding only when accepted in writing We will not be held responsible for non-delivery resulting from a scarcity of cars, trouble at mines, or any other cause beyond our control. Terms Cash 8990[shorthand notation]No. 81. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF CUBA, Havana, March 23, 1901. The Military Governor of Cuba, directs the publication of the following order: Major E. F. Ladd, U.S.V.,Treasurer Treasurer of the Island of Cuba, having been relieved from duty in the Island, to date from April 1, 1901, the Military Governor desires to express his appreciation of the valuable and very efficient services which Major Ladd has rendered to the Military Government and to the people of Cuba since January 1899. Major Ladd has so performed his duties as Treasurer as to inspire public confidence in this Department. ( signed ) J. H. Hickey, Assistant Adjutant General. A true copy :- [?] Captain, U.S. Cavalry. [*8991*] [Enc in Proctor 6-2-05]Headquarters Spanish War Guard 516 Ninth Street, Northwest Washington, D.C., March 23, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, NY Dear Sir, The Spanish War Guard is an independent military company, composed of Washington business men, clerks and mechanics, who, at the outbreak of the Spanish war, left their employment and enlisted in defense of the Old Flag. The organization is conducted on the same lines as the military companies which existed prior to the advent of the National Guard and which, in all our wars, won glory for our citizen soldiers. The command is entirely self-supporting ; the members purchase uniforms, pay armory rent and have bought arms, taken from the Spanish army, which they helped capture. The members desire to procure a flag and purchase requisites necessary to prepare headquarters for the reception of friends. Pursuant thereto an entertainment has been arranged and gentlemen of prominence and patriotism have been requested to purchase tickets and become patrons of an organization consisting of young men who have responded to their country's call and who have, at their own expense , organized a company that is ready and willing to re-enlist in defense of the Stars and Stripes. Hoping to receive an early and favorable reply, that your name may be placed on the list of those who have patronized the Spanish War Guard, We are Yours truly F. S. Todgson Capt. Command'g [Hodgson} 1226 H Street, N.W. H. W. Steyers First Lieut. 728 Third Street, N.E. C.J. [?] Second Lieut. 210 2nd Ave. Leon Barnette First Serg't. 420 Sixth Street N.W. [shorthand notation]CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILWAY. MOTIVE POWER AND EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT. Office of Superintendent Motive Power ad Equipment A. L. STUDER, Ass't Supt. M. P. & E. In your reply refer to msg No. GEO F. WILSON, SUPT. MOTIVE P. & E., CHICAGO, IL Subject: Horton, Kas., March 23rd, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, U.S.A., Washington, D.C., Dear Sir:- The writer of this letter, served as a volunteer under your command, during the war with Spain. I served in Troop D., 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, under Captain Houston, 1st Lieut. Goodrich and 2nd Lieut. Carr. On June 24th, 1896, I was wounded at Las Guasmas, by being shot in the leg and right wrist, and was sent to the Hospital at New York. Since that time I have had the misfortune to lose the use of my right arm. I am at present employed as Messenger, for the C.R.I.&P. Ry. at this point, at $15.00 per month, which you will agree is a small salary for a married man. My present disablement is such that I can do no heavy work, and I am desirous of obtaining employment that will take no great amount of heavy lifting. With this object in view, I write you this letter, as you are in a position to assist me. I would like to get a Post Office in some town in Kansas, or an adjoining state, and respectfully request that you use your influence to secure me such a position. Trusting 8993CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILWAY. MOTIVE POWER AND EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT. Office of Superintendent Motive Power ad Equipment A. L. STUDER, Ass't Supt. M. P. & E. In your reply refer to msg No. GEO F. WILSON, SUPT. MOTIVE P. & E., CHICAGO, IL Subject: Horton, Kas. 2. that I may have the honor of receiving a favorable reply, I an Sir, Yours obediently, Shelby F. Ishler[shorthand notation]Brentwood, Maryland March 23rd 1901. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Colonel, Will you kindly favor a rifle crank with a little information relative to the guns used and found most effective in your recent hunt in the West? I wish to know particularly the relative merits of the Savage. 303 and the Winchester 30-30, model of 1894. I notice in the Savage catalogue and advertisements an extremely long range claimed for that gun which does not seem warranted by the build of the cartridge as compared with the 30-30, for which the Winchester Company makes the rather modest claim of effectiveness within ordinary hunting distances - 200-300 yards. I am unsettled in my mind as to which I shall buy, and feel that you will give me straight unbiassed facts, if anyone will. If it is your intention to embody your experience -involving the information sought in an article for publication, of course I shall 8995not expect you to answer this informal note and will wait cheerfully to read what you have to say; if not, a succinct statement as to the truth as you found it will be keenly appreciated and highly prized by one who holds you in high esteem. With every sentiment of sincere friendship & regard, I am, Sir Your obedient servant John F. Keenan, M. D. Brentwood, Md[*Received Saturday a.m.*] The Roosevelt Hospital. Fifty Ninth Street, West, New York, March 23, 1901. Jas R. Lathrop, Superintendent Proprietor Hotel Marie Antoinette, Broadway & 66th St., City. Dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge the receipt, at 3 o'clock this morning, of a large center piece of American beauty roses left at the Hospital with the information that they were sent by Captain Flanagan who had given a dinner in honor of Vice-President, Theodore Roosevelt. As no card accompanied the flowers, it is possible that the information which reaches me is not entirely correct. I shall, however, feel obliged to you if you will kindly express to the donor, whose kind thought prompted him to send the flowers here, thanks on behalf of the patients in the wards to which they were distributed this morning, and from myself a personal sense of appreciation of the gift. Yours very respectfully, Jas. R. Lathrop Superintendent [*8996*]From Mrs Olive Logan, MEMBER OF THE INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF AUTHORS, LONDON: " " EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENCE COMPANY, PARIS: " " WOMEN'S NATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 1630- 14 th St., Washington,D.C. March 23,1901 Will the Vice-President kindly accept the enclosed newspaper tribute to the popularity of "glorious Teddy?"-from th e pen of his great admirer, Mrs. Olive Logan [*shorthand*] 8997[*[3-23-01]*] Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. - INCORPORATED - 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. [*Red Red*] NUMBER 3 SENT BY ey REC'D BY ? CHECK 37 Paid Nite RECEIVED at March 23 1901 Dated New York 22 To Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Have just seen protector at Washington Reorganization of Commission on He wants me to see you want to anyway could you spare time conveniently at nine Monday or any hour later [*George T. McAneny. 110 West 34*] Mrs From OLIVE LOGAN, MEMBER OF THE INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF AUTHORS, LONDON: MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENCE COMPANY, PARIS: MEMBER OF THE WOMEN'S NATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. 1630-14 th St. , Was[?] March 23, 1901 Will the Vice-Presiden[?] accept the enclosed new [?] tribute to the populari[?] Teddy?"-from th e pen o[?] admirer, Mrs Olive Lo[?] [*8997*]Established 1890 The Young Republican Terms, $2 A Year In Advance Joseph Robinson McCready, Editor. Boston, March 23rd 1901 *Personal [*underlined] Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Dear Sir: I appeal to you to send me a small donation to my paper. During the Presidential campaign our paper had many articles in your favor, also your portrait and sketch as well as that of President McKinley. I have been a Republican ever since I became of age. I appeal to you as a young man to aid us at this time - Will you have the kindness to send me $20.00 it is a small matter to you but will be a great benefit to our cause - I hope in the near future to see you *President [*underlined] - I refer you to Hon. John D. Long - Secretary of the Navy - With best wishes - Yours etc. Joseph R. McCready POWERS House [logo] W.M.Marriott, Proprietor Rome, N.Y., Mar. 23 1901 Theodore Rooseveldt. Vice Pres'dt Dear Sir: I have a request to ask of you which will give me great pleasure if you grant it. Myself and family have been great admirers of your independant views while Gov. of N.Y. and we hope you will be gracious and kindly accede to my request. I wish to secure a collection of the Photo's of our prominent Statesmen. Army and Navy officers etc. I have one of the finest collections of signatures in the country and I wish to get the photo's of some 9000POWERS House [logo] W.M.Marriott, Proprietor Rome, N.Y., ___________ 190 of the people I admire to place in my collection. Will you kindly favor me in my request and send me a photo of yourself. Mr. Roosevelt you can safely place me as one of your true and steadfast friends and I look for you as the next Republican Pres of the United States. Rember me as your Sincere Friend. Roscoe Conklin Marriott. Rome. N.Y. 9001[For enc see 3-23-01]RIGHT PAGE: Los Angeles/March 23rd 1901 242 North Flower Coln Theodore Roosevelt. Hon Sir Will you please be so kind as to read this letter your self! My brother A J Hubbard of Simmler San Luis Obispo c'o California has invented an Air ship which was Patented this year Feb 19teenth 1901. It is a United States patent & the invention is caled one of the best of the kind in the world. My brother is a poor man & has had a large family to support. He lives on a ranch & the drouth has destroyed his crops for the past five years. My husband & self are 9002 LEFT PAGE: cheap -. Now all of our Juanita oil stock, my [broiyale?] patents & our interest in the quartz mine we will give in for a sum of money to help us to a home & support for old age as we have no children of our own & will out of this money give brother enough to build his air ship - & he states in his letter that he thinks it c'on be built for twenty five thousand dollars & he will also give a good interest in it to any one who will help him build it. We do not want to be greedy but if we c'on get a dollar a share for our interest in the Juanita oil stock orLEFT PAGE: also old & poor through no fault of our own for we have been teachers and lost our home & all we had in boom times in San Diego where we lived five years. Mr H Mason my husband holds a Life Diploma as a teacher & a Supreme court law certificate he earned by his own efforts. He is strictly temperate & could still earn money although seventy one years old & I am 67 & in poor health We want now to help this noble brother & after praying over the matter God seemed through his beloved son Jesus Christ & Mother Mary to direct me to you & in the sweet holy Lent time I thought you might want to help those who have ever helped RIGHT PAGE: others when we had the means. We now own over 60-000 sixty thousand shares in the Juanita oil stock I enclose you a circular in which my husbands name is mentioned as *secratary-trearure* [*underlined] I also send you an illustration of patent of my own which was patented in 1897 & I still have the large teritories of the British Isles & the United States. We also own a third interest in a good quartz mine which assayed twelve dollars in gold less than a hundred feet & has copper & silver & is but eighteen miles from the city of San Diego & a good smoothe road leads to it. One partner can be bought outLEFT PAGE: Geneva New York He fought with Gen Andrew Jacksen in the War of 1812 & married a cousin of Pres Andrew Jacksen. My mothers family were noted people in New York The Rev Samuel Merin was an uncle of dear mother & his brother Jesse Merin was a life long friend of Washington Irvings & in Irvings writings was called Ichabod Crane. My husband & self were in the civil war & cared for the sick & dying soldiers I had two brothers in that war both were Captens & one Capt Samuel M Hubbard was one of the first educated men in Michigan & he lost his noble life by being in Libby prison His speeches are now in the Boston Library sent there by Wendale Philips. Oh do you not know of some family man who will make our hearts glad this spring. If you RIGHT PAGE 5 sixty thousand dollars we will pay brother twenty five thousand to build his airship. Another enterprise which is worth millions of money if handled right is a mountain of natural mineral soap within a short distance of the Juanita oil wells This same brother discovered this mineral soap mine over 20 years ago & it is one of the greatest curiosities in the whole world & will disenfect & cleanse any thing & has wonderful magnetic medicinal power & should be used by every doctor in the world & should be in every 9004LEFT PAGE: drug store. I have an old circular with noted testimonials of noted Physicians & others telling of its worth. I do not now know in whoes hands it is now as brother is not near it now but I have some of the mineral which I can send you and wash your hands in it after it is disoleved in water & they will be as smoothe & soft as an infants. It has many lines of usefulness. It will take out stains. It will tan leather. It will make glass It will cleanse old sinks & the old circular I can send you if it is returned which will tell its worth but not all RIGHT PAGE as I have tested in new *compounding liniments? & have a* [*underlined*] way of using it that *no one has* [*underlined*] It is in a romantic spot - & lies within three miles of the ocean & a railroad & a good road leads to it. I have waited for years to get money to put it again on the market in my own new medicinal form but I have been too poor. It takes money to make money & without it you can do nothing. We are from noted American ancestors My grand mother was a cousin of Pres J Q Adams. My husbands Grand father was Gen Dobbins of9 cannot help us hand this letter to some rich man who will. Please look up the air ship patent of my beloved brothers He has seen so much trouble He lost a beautiful angel daughter this last year of typhoid fever. She says the angels came to take her bones to heaven & observed all her loved ones. I have many high compliments on my poems & writings by John G Whittier & others like Lady Henry Sommerset of England. Oh will you pardon this long letter & answer soon. Respectully Mrs. Martha Hubbard Mason 242 North Flower Str 9006[*[for enc see 3-23-01]*][*shorthand*] [*Mar. 23, 1901*] THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB New York Mr. Frederic C. Wagner requests the pleasure of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt's company at dinner, at the Union League Club, on Saturday evening, April the sixth at seven-fifteen o'clock, to meet M. W. Charles W. Mead, of Albany. Grand Master of Masons of the State of New York. March twenty third, Nineteen hundred and one. R.S.V.P. [*9007*]sued the family counsel claimed the mtg. would have held good was there not some collusion at the identification as [of] this happened in the City of Phila. on the whole it is only of [no] use to Keeper of hand hence, & Eugene Arams of this present day I find that Eugene Arams can be classified also am mechanically bred & not superstitious - superstitious people, I have seen cross themselves devotly at the approach of a voice & tremble all over I allways have in view that coat tail attachment of nitro glycerine & violent sit down for the inventors hence this continuous persecution While there is life &c I had accident or necessity will discover it before I am completely ruined by it or become a pauper through it Very Respectfully Yours Inoh Nevins Cardiff Md March 23/1901 Mr. Vice President Dear Sir Again I would call your attention to this abominable & murderous thing they call the microphone is there no hope yet of its being finally & literally put out of sight hearing & feeling that is when you or the law gets a sight on its power house & manipulators (I still suggest dynamite) am tortured in every sense conceivable they have control of all the senses of the person when once the begin to torture him femals also suffer the same from the cowardly miscreants through this criminal scientific invention of the Eddisonian ilk [*9008*]yes you may feel an ache or pain or smell something like cologne or back a tad again that you cannot account for while I attribute all to the microphone one can face facts, surelly hear & see any thing from heaven to hell & back again till Breakfast next A.M. My life is not only jeopardized by it (among others) but every means of making a living taken from me because I will not stoop they say (over an orphan and of age 45 a bachelor also) which I know to be suicide were I to listen to or be importuned by them creeds, politics, Nationality & Race are all hypocritically brought to bear as arguments or presumably protected by the rights of citizenship have not the liberty of the Southern darky darkey in ante bellum days in as much as I do not have the freedom he had from the time of his retiring &c till hard fact again my means are allmost as nothing [have] have health & abillity to keep myself were this curse removed. You mentioned psychology in one of your speeches have these million air tramps claim to have that attribute now the Mister Eddison can relieve you on that score Some of these voices around one claim that they are only a bagatelle at Psychicology how would you like a foreign & domestic microphone also on your cabinet - at the bed side of my dying relatives I find them ghouling - some time ago there was a bogus mtge hypothecated by this wireless miliany the purported signed fell in meantime (by this wireless villany ) & fractured a limit had death en [*9009*]Hinsdale, Mass Mar. 23, 1901 Mr. Theodore Roosevilt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir and Bro. I am going to ask you to assist me to a situation in the Government Offices at Washington D.C. I am twenty three years of age, and have got a business college education. I am not particular about which dept. it is in, and I do not ask for the best, I am willing to begin 9010 LEFT PAGE: at the bottom and work up. I am a member of the F & A. M. of West Concord, Vt. If you deem it worth while to take notice of this I would be very much obliged to you - and as to my character I will refer you to W. M. Rich W. M. and R. T. Johnson Sec. of West Concord Vt. You may think I am bold in asking you to assist me, but I thought you would help me as well, and better than any one else. 9011If you see fit to assist me your kindness will be thank fully received. I am Yours in A. F. & A. M. Clarence H. Nichols. 9012United States Senate, Washington, D. C. March 23, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: The inclosed communication from Mr. A. D. Karstetter, postmaster at Loganton, Penna., is respectfully referred. Yours truly Boies Penrose [*Penrose*] [*shorthand*] 9013[For enc see 3-19-01]John D. Pope. Lawyer Friend, Nebraska. March 23d, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. My Dear Sir The Rev. John C. Caraher of Fairbury in this State is very anxious to secure an appointment as chaplain in the reorganizing 2d Army; He is a thoroughly educated and broadminded catholic priest and stands high in the estimation of all. He is also a thoroughly correct and consistent Republican and is always ready to give his time and ability to further the interests of that party. He stands especially high in Grand Army circles, although not a member of that body. It will be a source of pride and satisfaction to all your friends in this state of whom you have many if you will take an especial interest in his case & if possible secure the appointment for him which he seeks. Yours Very Respectfully J.D. Pope Rep. Candidate for Cong. 4th Dist 9014[shorthand notation]CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & TEXAS RAILWAY CO. S. B. HOVEY, Vice-President and Gen'l Superintendent Fort Worth, Texas, Mar. 23rd, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N Y. Dear Colonel:- I would like a position in the Secret Service Department, either in Cuba, the Phillipines or where they can best use me. Would like for you to use your influence in obtaining a position of this nature for me. I have had a conversation with 2d. Lt. Leahy, of our troop, and he assured me that you would do all that is possible, providing that it was consistent. Hoping that you will see your way clear to grant this request, I remain, Yours respectfully, Geo H. Quigg Troop G, 1st, U. S. Cav. Address, 1510 Main St. Ft. Worth, Texas. [*shorthand*] 9015[For enc see 9-18-00]First Congregational Church Rev. U.G. Rich, Pastor. Dickinson, N.D. March 23d 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- I send you herewith a "Kodak" picture of your old ranch home. It was taken in July 1898 during a pouring rain storm which fact in part accounts for its indistinctness. Thinking it might be the last picture taken of the Ranch before its destruction, and as such might be of interest to you I take the liberty to forward it to you. Yours Respectfully, U.G. Rich 9016[Mar.23, 1901] Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department, Baltimore, Md. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt-- Washington, D.C. Dear Sir--I take the liberty of sending you a few pictures that I took of some Buffalo near my home in South Dakota. The bunch has grown from three calves caught in '81 by members of a French-Indian family - Dupree by name - & now number about fifty head, running as it pleases usually some-where near the Sans Arc. on the southern side of the Cheyenne River. They are by no means domestic, & the run that it took to get the pictures was quite in keeping with the stories my Father has told me of the Winter he spent with an Indian hunting party over in the Shin Butte country. I thought that possibly these might be of some interest to you - knowing of your love for the West & its life; a feeling which I have also, for I was 9017 born in the West--my father having been, under the American Missionary Association, with the Sioux, since 1872. Respectfully yours Theodore F. Riggs March 23d 1901. 9018[shorthand notation]Washington, D.C., March 23, 1901 Dear Sir: Four years ago the Republican clerks of the Record Division, Bureau of Pensions, petitioned the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions that I be appointed chief of that division. Mr. Knifin, principal examiner, is acting chief of that division. I am a candidate for the position and have been endorsed by the New York Republican club of Washington; the Union Veteran's Union division of the Potomac and Commander-in-chief Dyrenforth of the UVU. Also G.A.R. Posts of Oswego, Syracuse and Albany, all of which have been forwarded to Senators Platt and Depew. Mr. Roosevelt, I have arrived at time in life when if I am to receive a position that will enable me to provide for a rainy day I must bestir myself, and this seems to be my opportunity. Will you aid me in grasping that opportunity? When you become our President four years hence I cannot ask you (with propriety) to use your influence with the Departments. I enclose resolution to our late Congressman from Oswego and endorsement you kindly gave me when you remembered me better than you can now. I lost my left arm at Cold Harbor, VA., after participating in thirteen engagements. My record in Pension Office is O.K. Will you kindly give me a helping hand? If there is to be a new Commissioner, I wish to await that change; but if Commissioner Evans is to continue as Commissioner, then I 90192 wish to proceed at once. Thanking you in advance for any assistance you may render me, I am, with great respect, Your obedient servant, James B. Robinson 9020[shorthand notation][*PF*] W. H. Seamans, Commander-in-chief. J. Murray Bailer, Adjutant General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND NAVY REPUBLICAN LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA, State Capitol, Sacramento, Cal., March 23, 1901. Gen. Henry H. Boyce, 71 Broadway, New York. My dear General:- Your esteemed favor dated at San Francisco March 21st is at hand. I note what you say regarding the political campaign of three years hence; and I can assure you that no name in this country would inspire more enthusiasm to-day that that of THEODORE ROOSEVELT, and I know of no reason why the same conditions with respect to his name, so far as the Pacific Coast is concerned, may not be the case in the next national campaign. As Commander-in-Chief of the ARMY AND NAVY REPUBLICAN LEGUE of the State of California--which organization is a political one and now numbers in this State 7,500 active, working members, and which organization I may fairly say represents three-fourths of the veteran soldiers of this State, including those of the Mexican, the Civil and the Spanish-American Wars, which with the latter, number at least 20,000 men--I have no hesitation in saying will all be for TEDDY ROOSEVELT whenever he "sounds the assembly." I opened the campaign for William McKinley in this State, 9021-2- and I regret that I have not at hand my circular letter addressed to the members of the League; but I have "dug up" a copy of Circular No. 1 in the campaign of 1898--of which I had 20,000 printed and circulated throughout the State--a copy of which I enclose herewith. I also enclose a reproduction of a short speech that I made in Sacramento, introducing Gov. Gage during his campaign, which was also printed and put out as a campaign document. I also enclose a copy of a letter, written by me to Gov. Budd, tendering my services during the Spanish-American War. This letter has no bearing upon politics but I know that you will appreciate the sentiment contained therein and it is a letter of which I am somewhat proud. I shall be glad if you will keep me informed of the political situation east from inside sources, so that I will not have to rely upon newspaper reports. Very truly yours, (Signed) W. H. Seamans, Commander-in-Chief 9022[*[Enc in Boyce 4-20-01]*]The Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe RAILWAY SYSTEM J. P. SPANIER EUROPEAN AGENT ROME March 23 - 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States of America Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- When I was in America last year I endeavored to have the pleasure of seeing you to present the enclosed letter of introduction and I sent same to Albany and received word from your Military Secretary that you would not be in Albany for some time returning me the letter and saying that I would be more likely to met you at the Waldorf, where I was stopping. I hope therefore that I may obtain a favourable reply to my request through writing. President McKinley has sent me one of his photographs with his autograph on it, to me. I would feel under great obligation if I could hae have the honor of having yours also so that I may place them side by side, as I am a great admirer of you and of your glorious career and when I was in the United States as also when I am in Europe I am always "A Roosevelt man". Trusting you will pardon me I am Your obedient servant J. P. Spanier [*shorthand*] 9023 Beautifully located on the top of a hill overlooking a magnificent natural park and with full view of Chesapeake Bay. House recently enlarged and improved. Idlewhile Cottage Open all the Year A.H. Suplee, Prop'r. Voted for healthfulness and the Wonderful Purity and Curative Powers of our Spring Water. We grow our own Vegetables for the table - Choice Fruit and Shade trees - Boating, Bathing, Crabbing, Fishing, Gunning, Driving and Camping Grounds Betterton, Kent Co., Md., March 23d 1901 Mr Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir. Your kind letter received, and I am indeed thankful to you for the honor. Please allow me to give your sons the enclosed as a remembrance of school times. I called on Mr. John MacMullan about ten years ago, at his old home in Fort Washington - on the Hudson. You lived on the Cor of Broadway & 14th St when we attended his school and I lived at 537 Broadway, my father was general manager for the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co. Mr Chittendon was assistant to Mr MacMullin, and some of the Boys names were, Ed Clarke, H.H. Howland, Deneamus, Henry De La Mentamor- I lived in San Francisco for ten years, so lost track of many of the Boys. I am Real Estate in Phil, have money invested in ground rents, so that I am in comfortable circumstances, own a nice home here with fifteen thousand dollars, as the location is fine, and am in the Hotel business. Anytime you are coming this way shall be glad to see you, or any of your family, will take good care of them. Again thanking you for remembrance and will certainly drop in to congratulate you when I visit Washington this spring. Kind wishes & good health Respy Yours. A. Harry Suplee 9024[For 2 encs see 1864]OFFICE OF THE Board of Directors of City Trusts NO. 21 SOUTH TWELFTH ST. Philadelphia, OFFICERS: LOUIS WAGNER, President. JOSEPH L. CAVEN, Vice President. FRANK M. HIGHLEY, Secretary. March 23, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir:- Where would it be convenient and agreeable to you to have Mr. John H. Converse (Baldwin Locomotive Works), and a member of our Board, and myself, call and see you, say, on Tuesday, April 2nd next? If that day does not fit your other engagements kindly indicate a time when we should call. Yours truly, Louis Wagner President. [*shorthand*] 9023New York March 23, 1901 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States Honourable Sir: For some weeks I have been in an uneasy state of mind not as to what to do, but in to whose hands I would intrust it. I have decided on you. It is this: I was informed by a comparrative gambler that every effort was to be employed by them and others to drive the District attorney and judge [Ferane?] to an insane asylum, as I have been through that mill I know what it means. Fore warned is fore armed, so you will have to use this according to your own judgment. I want also to inform you that I know of my own knowledge that The New York World is on the [Qeer?]; It had an article that between the lines so clearly refered to me that there was no room for doubt it amounted to contemptable slander but in such a way as to give no handle. 9026It may have been doing so to meet the demand of its Irish readers, if so it is neither entitled to respect nor consideration It may be that it did it in a spirit of revenge because I told it what I thought of it and its means of procedure, which breafly was this: - "To be a journalist it is necessary first to be a liar in order to roast people, next it is necessary to be a thief in order to extract private papers, and as they may sometimes be locked up it is also necessary to be a burgler, but before the hight of the profession is reached he must also be a jail braker and be indorsed by Chancey M. Depew" To this I now want to add coward and judus. It is a great newspaper but its light is a reflected one like the light of the sun striking the Moon it is in the possition of the locomotive engineere who only sees one signal before him. Had it been the Journal it would have been unworthy of notice because it is but an insane Hyana gone mad, a ruthless hulk floating on the receeding sides of Anarchy3 Ever since Blunt's carcashire book dedicated to the sincor of the English press which was the cause of the abolution of the sincor in England, the press has not only been free but has been to a great extent the promoter of crime on both sides of the Atlantic. Now Sir - if the press is to be free it ought to have this condition attached to it and that is that it publish the exact truth. Tradition is all very fine, but justice and right can beat it 10 to 1 every time. It is useless to pretend that a private individual can protect him self from a species of persecution and black mail such as is conducted by the Press of this country at the present day inspired as it is by politisions and every form of crimnals, and this leads up to what I have in view. That the Attorny General for [*9027*]the State and also the Attorny General for the Union shall be in trusted with the duty of seeing to it that individuals are neither systematicly black mailed or other ways persicuted by the press. It is useless to pretend that an individual has any rights when up against a corporation far less when that corporation controls the means of making the facts public. Of course I don't know it *all [*triple underlined] only Irishmen and Professors do that. Respectfully David Waldie The Military Athletic League requests the honour of Colonel Theodore Roosevelts' company at the Annual Tournament Dinner at The Waldorf Astoria, New York on the evening of Saturday, the twenty-third of March One thousand, nine hundred and one at half after six o'clock Please respond before the twenty first of March to Major Wilson, Second Battery Armory [*the following is a card that was included with the invitation] ROSCOE C. MARRIOTT. POWERS HOUSE DEALER IN WATCHES AND JEWELRY ROME, N. Y.3-23-01 The Military Athletic League requests the honor of Colonel Theodore Roosevelts' company at the Annual Tournament Dinner at The Waldorf Astoria, New York on the evening of Saturday, the twenty third of March One thousand, nine hundred and one at half after six o'clock Please respond before the twenty first of March to Major Wilson, Second Battery Armory [*Roscoe C. Marriott Powers House Dealer in Watches and Jewelry. Rome, N.Y.*] POSTMASTER HICKS MAY BE RENAMED A Statement From What Would Seem to Ba a Reliable Source That He Will Succeed Himself. OPPONENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Postmaster Thomas L. Hicks will probably be named as his own successor at the head of the Philadelphia Post-office. This in face of the opposition of United States Senators Quay and Penrose and those of the local Republican leaders who are in political sympathy with them. The term of Mr. Hicks, however, will not expire until January of next year. Many changes in existing conditions might be wrought in that time, despite the fact that the intimation concerning the reappointment of Postmaster Hicks would seem to come from an inspired source. The antagonism to Mr. Hicks on the part of Senator Penrose has been an open secret for a long time past. In just what it had its inception is not so well known. When he first assumed the duties of the office, due recognition was given both Quay and Penrose in the distribution of the places at the disposal of the Postmaster. So also were the other party leaders given their share of the patronage at his disposal. But it would seem that this was not sufficient, and because he refused to allow the most autocratic dictation in matters for which he seems alone was responsible, Postmaster Hicks was marked as a victim for further punishment. The time is regarded as about ripe for meting out this punishment by opposing him as a candidate for reappointment to the office in which he has been so signally successful. In their plans for deposing Hicks, those who are in the movement appear to have reckoned without giving due thought to Postmaster-General Charles Emory Smith. It is the latter who names the candidates for Postmasters throughout the country, and, though in many instances a mere empty honor since the nominees are the choice of the political leaders of the respective districts, the selection of the Philadelphia Postmaster will no doubt be a personal one with the Postmaster-General. All precedent for such cases supports this belief. The factional fight in the Republican party of Philadelphia, which has placed the to Pennsylvania Senators and the Postmaster-General in opposite political camps, may complicate the situation somewhat, but it can hardly alter the outcome. President McKinley has given strong evidence of his confidence in Postmaster- General Smith by continuing the latter as a member of the President's official family. Not to allow the Postmaster-General to name the Postmaster of his home city would be an aggravated evidence of a lack of confidence, which, it is safe to assume, does not exist. Common courtesy would make this demand upon the President-- that Postmaster-General Smith should be unhampered in naming the Postmaster of Philadelphia. As corroborative evidence of such intent on the part of the President, it is only necessary to recur to the recent appointment of Colonel Sanger, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary of War. Colonel Sanger was opposed by the two United States Senators from New York, but notwithstanding this powerful opposition, he was appointed, because secretary of War Root wanted him for the place. The attitude of the Postal Department towards Postmaster Hicks is too well known to require extended reference. The Philadelphia office has been held up as a model for every other office the country over. In the recent efforts of Postmaster Hicks to abolish the pernicious system of private letter boxes, he was congratulated from Washington and his plan commended to the postmasters of New York and Chicago for adoption in work along the same lines. Postmaster Hicks has not announced himself a candidate for another four years, but there are the best of reasons for the belief that he will be reappointed by Postmaster- General Smith. HO, EVERYBODY Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Old and Young, Who Wish Can Now Learn to Ride the Bicycle with the Aid of the Martha Hubbard Mason Support The Greatest Invention of the Age, Which enables Beginners, Timid Girls and Ladies, and Old Men, to mount, balance, pedal, guide, and ride, without the assistance of another person to hold the rider upon the wheel. NO SOMERSAULTS, NO TUMBLES, NO ''HEADERS.'' (Drawing) Old Men, seventy-five and eighty years of age, who never expected to ride the festive wheel, may now with a few lessons soon learn to whirl along and enjoy the exhilarating exercise, and delightful pleasure. Nothing like it. Come and see for yourselves. Get on and ride. Be young again with the "b'hoys" and girls. PROF. W .H. MASONLEFT PAGE: as I believe it will be. Mrs. Ayers joins me in kind regards and best wishes. Yours to command Charles G. Ayers RIGHT PAGE: P.F. The Grafton Connecticut Avenue Washington D.C. Geo. A. Mills & Son, Mar. 24th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L.I. Dear Sir. Since I saw you here I have learned several things concerning the subject upon which I spoke to you. Senator Elkins? *did [*underlined] say that the President waited for you to speak in any case. He told this 9032LEFT PAGE: to others, Col. Royston among these. The latter has authorized me to use his name. I supposed what a Senator stated must bethe truth. Nothing in the world would tempt me my gallant friend, excuse me if too familiar, to place you in an awkward position. I believed firm- RIGHT PAGE: ly that if what Elkins stated was true, and I thought it must be, that you would act. I felt that I must tell you this as I feared you might think I had acted improperly. Elkins stated what I told you he did. That I *will swear to*. [*underlined*] Why he tried such a game I am unable to say. I trust that your career will be brilliant. 9033For the M. E. Church Fund. "The Lord Loveth a Cheerful Giver." Contribution Committee: MR C. J. McGEHEE. MR. J. C. BAISDEN. MRS. C. J. McGEHEE. MRS. J. C. BAISDEN. Building Committee: JUDGE J. F. WHITE. H. F. DEXTER. T. S. BAISDEN. Live Oak, Fla., March 24 1901 Personal, Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt. Washington D. C. Dear Sir - We are asking aid from our friends to help us to finish our church. About two years ago, we removed the old church to build a new one, and our funds gave out and our church stands unfinished, & we are still with out a church. The Fla annual conference meets here in the fall and we must have our church before then Will you help us some? any amount will be very thankfully received and much appreciated by us. We remember you and the "Rough riders" passing here some two or three years ago on your way to Cuba. The ladies carried flowers and refreshments to the train. We were all very much interested in the Rough riders, and there bravery in the Cuban war. You will receive a note of thanks should you aid us in this worthy cause. We would [*9034*]appreciate very much a donation from you either large or small. Thanking you in advance and hope to have a reply Respectfully Mrs. J. C. Baisden P.S. The Fla Senators and congressmen each sent me a checkbenefit to her. If you are to be in town at any time - and would like to have an interview with her before endorsing her - I would be glad to have you meet her. Of course, this would have to be done during the coming week as the changes in the Department are to be made on April 1st I was going to ask Mrs Cowles to endorse my request to you, but I was ill with a bad cold and could not see her before she left for Washington. I am very sorry to trouble you as I know all public men are [*[March 24, 1901]*] 115 WEST EIGHTY-FOURTH STREET. My dear Mr Roosevelt. I am writing to you in behalf of my sister - Mrs. John C. Gourlien. She is a widow and of a soldier in the civil war. After her husband's death, about five years ago, she, realizing she must do something to support herself and two boys dependent upon her (her two other children were self supporting) [*9035*]Factory Inspections with the Bureau of Labor - the rumor is that the force of women will be reduced. I now write to you to ask if you would be so kind as to write to Mr. John McMacking - the present Commissioner of Labor at Albany - to request him to retain my sister among those who are to be retained. She very much needs the position. Notwithstanding her good record in the Bureau, which I would be glad to have you verify by inquiry - a request form an influential man as you are would be of the greatest applied for a position as deputy factory inspectress - took a civil service examination - in which she rated No 1 among seven others who passed. She received her appointment and has worked faithfully as inspectress and in the office for four years. Her record is of the best - as Mr Williams and Mr O'Leary will testify to. Now, Governor O'dell, having reduced the appropriation for the office any materially- and also having consolidated the Bureau of [9036] 114 West Eighty-Fourth Street. overwhelmed with such requests - but as this was not for an appointment but only for the retention in office of a faithful clerk and was such a vital matter to her I have ventured to ask your kind assistance. I am Very truly yours Mary B. Butler March 24Hennessey O. T. Mar 24th - 1901 Mr. Cornel Roosevelt. Washington D.C. I expect you will be surprised to get a letter from one so far away. My Brother Harry knew you in the Cuben war and often spoke of you to us So it makes me feel like I know you personally. and besides I read all of your campain speeches in the papers. I am 11 years old I go to School, am in the 6th grade My Mamma is 53 years old My Pappa died two years ago. he was sick a long time. had lung trouble So that is why we are left to 9038battle with this cold world, My Mamma is a professional Nurse but she dont get very good wages here. this is a small place. My Brother joined the Philapines after the Cuben war was over. I cannot tell why he did it as he was all we had to look to after Pappa died. If I can get to go to School and be so I can teach we can get along all right. I thought perhaps if you could help us a little in the way of means. if it is only a few dollars we would appreciate it. If not I will remember you the same. for we are only strangers to you. I will close before I tire you out for I know you have lots to do. Respectfully Rebe Chauvness Hennessey. C. T.5. W. 65. March 24th 1901-- Theodore Roosevelt Hon & Dear Sir: As a woman-- as a physician, as one appreciating the necessities of our City government, I want to thank you most heartily for giving to us such a man as Eugene Philbin for the position he now fills. I predict great & good 9039things, not only in the City & immediate future but always. Yours sincerely & truly Sarah A. Clark M.D. 9040Rectory 460 Madison Avenue The Cathedral New York, March 24th 1901 To Vice_President Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Mr. President, It is a great pleasure for me to introduce John Blauvelt, of 44 Madison Ave & Fordham College. Mrs. Blauvelt is more than anxious to see her boy, in the Army, or Navy and hence begs me to do all I can. I ask him to call, on you, so that you may direct him, and lend any and all help you can for his appointment and promotion. He is the kind of man, you like to see in the Army & Navy and hence I am encouraged to take this 9041liberty - Please pardon this intrusion. I am, as always, Yours very sincerely W J B Daly NB) I forward, to you, Blauvelt's photo & recommendations - Many thanks! D. [shorthand notations]Dear Col. Roosevelt - You'll allow me to aknowledge yours from the 19th and express my sincere thanks for the quick and kind answer to my request. Believe me always yours very sincerly Dr. T W H Emmert. 545 Van Buren St. Bklyn, N.Y. [*MAR 24 1901*] [*9042*]THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY Mar 24 1901 Dated Washington DC 24 New NY 24 To Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay, NY Please meet me at Waldorf Hotel about nine thirty tomorrow morning. M. A. HannaBaltimore, Md March 24th 1901- Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: - Permit me to return you my thanks for your kind compliance with my request for your autograph for my collection - My only regret is that the letter is not entirely in your own hand-writing - This however, I had no right to expect - This may remind you of a story 9044you have, doubtless heard of the old woman who was, an inmate of one of our "Homes for the Aged" - It was customary at Chirstmastide for the friends of the institution to carry some of the good things from their own homes to the inmates they knew - One old lady was the recipient of a basket containing sundry good things, and as she took them out, one by one, found a roast chicken the last thing in the basket - She looked at it a moment, and remarked, rather sadly - "Why didn't you bring a turkey!" The application is evident - But I do really thank you very much for your letter - which I shall place in my Collection opposite your portrait - I beg you to pardon the liberty I have taken in this letter, and believe me, With great respect, Very truly yours H. Hough No 1 Mt. Royal Avenue East. 9045W.M. DILDINE, PROPRIETOR. AMERICAN PLAN $2.99 to $4.99 EUROPEAN PLAN $1.99 to $2.99. LOCATION UNEQUALED MICHIGAN BOUL'D & JACKSON BOUL'D Chicago, Mar. 24th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear sir: When I wrote you the letter to which the enclosed is a reply I was a partner of the Atty. Gen. for Oregon. Tennessee is my native state, and I lived there until Aug. 1898, and was one of the trial attorneys for the Southern Ry. for ten years before going to Oregon. I was not satisfied with Oregon, and in connection with Hon. C. P. Huntington undertook to build a great dry dock at the mouth of the Columbia river at Astoria Oregon. His death brought matters to a stand still and I ma trying to adjust with his estate. I have a suit [*9046*]W.M. DILDINE, PROPRIETOR. AMERICAN PLAN $2.99 to $4.99 EUROPEAN PLAN $1.99 to $2.99. LOCATION UNEQUALED MICHIGAN BOUL'D & JACKSON BOUL'D Chicago, 190 2 pending in your City, against a party involving $250,000. and $9,000.00 tied up in a judgment in the Federal Court at Huntsville, Ala., and the result is I am very hard up. I have changed my mind in regard to the office of Vice President injuring your prospects for President. You are the logical successor of McKinley. I have never felt right toward Mr McKinley since his course toward Taylor, in the Kentucky matter, and took no part in the last election except to write one article published in the Inter Ocean, and I think I sent you the same. I helped to carry Tenn. for Mr. McKinley in 1896, at my own expense [*9047*]W.M. DILDINE, PROPRIETOR. AMERICAN PLAN $2.99 to $4.99 EUROPEAN PLAN $1.99 to $2.99. LOCATION UNEQUALED MICHIGAN BOUL'D & JACKSON BOUL'D Chicago, 190 3 and Mr Hanna knows that I warned him against a lot of boodles at that time. For your course in the Taylor matter the southern Republicans naturaly regard you as a friend, and with a little good management you should carry every Southern state in the next Convention. I am hard up and want something to do until I can get my matters in shape, and if you can secure me something to do, in connection with the St. Lewis Exposition, I think I can make it to your interest as well as my own. From that point during the Exposition I would have the opportunity in a quiet way to sow many [*9048*]W.M. Dildine Proprietor. American Plan $2.99 to $4.99 European Plan $1.99 to $2.99 Location Unequaled Michigan Boul'd & Jackson Boul'd Chicago, 190 4 seeds that would ripen for your benefit four years hence. I am a Southern Republican, and as to my loyalty to my friends refer you to Hon. H. Clay Evans, Pension Commissioner, and can give you reference to many of our leading judges as to my standing as a lawyer and citizen. At present I am simply a citizen of the United States, and would much rather work than to beg. Yours Truly D. R. Nelson. P.S. I never drink or gamble, chew or smoke, and simple bad luck is the cause of my being hard up.- 9049 RIGHT PAGE: Woodstock Bibb Co Ala. Mrch 24 1901 Mr Roosevelt, Vice Pres of the U. S. of America, I congratulate you for the prosperity of our Great Republic and the untold good of the commonwelth of our country. I pray that your future efforts may be as the past and presant on the 4th of this month the day of your Inaugration. I beg our Heavenly Father to over shadow and protect you for the next four years to come and to keep you from the hands of the evil one. 9050 LEFT PAGE: I am working in the missionary cause in the name of our God laboring hard to make our people better more loyal to their God fellow man and country. I am building a Temple especially for the worship of God named in honor of our Great Pres. McKinleys Chapple. Please to regard my supscription list with card. Hoping to hear from you at once. Yours for the cause of Christ. B.J. Smith 9051[shorthand notation] Harvard University. Cambridge. 61 Gorham St., March 24, 1901. Dear Sir:- Since you are a Harvard man I have taken the liberty of writing to you in the hope that you may be willing to help another Harvard man. I have been here four years now, and the Faculty have filled me up with learning till I feel dry as dust. I want a chance to get into the active life 9052of the country and forget a lot. It has seemed to me that the Philippines are going to be a great field for an enterprising fellow in the next few years and I want to get out there, but I have no money or friends to get there with. If you think there is any chance for me in the new school system will you please tell me to whom to apply. I don't care how low the place is to start. I can give references, including one from President Eliot. Yours respectfully Stanley P. Thomas Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. You'll have to excuse the titles, for I never wrote to a Vice-President before. 9053[*P2*] State of New York Board of Mediation and Arbitration James M. Gilbert, Chairman. Thomas A. Braniff, Secretary Buffalo N. Y. [Albany] March 24th, 1901 W.H.H.Webster, Frances B. Delehanty, James M. Gilbert, Commissioners. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., My dear Col. Roosevelt:- This Board went out of existance on the 8th, of this last month and it was supposed that in the make up of the new Labor Board, the three Boards legislated out would be represented, but such was not the case as I was left out, just why I can not find out, but think my personal friendship for you had something to do with my being retired. I understand that I can have some subordinate place but would much prefer a Consular appointment and as you have influence with the President and Secretary of State, if you could get me an appointment to some good place it would be very acceptable to me and greatly please the Railroad men all over the Country. I enclose clippings from Buffalo papers, which will show you that the request of the Locomotive Engineers was ignored by Governor Odell. Grand Chief Arthur and Senator Depew wrote personal letters in my behalf and many others were sent to him, but they seem to have been ignored. [*9054*]I served four years as Consul at Chatham, Canada and was a State Officer under you, and hardly think it would be wise for e to take a subordinate place in the Labor Board. It would not be satisfactory to my friends, or the Railroad element. I want to say further that you are the idol of the Railroad men from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and you will be their choice for next President I would like to hear from you in regard to whether you think I could get a Consulship. I am familiar with the duties of that position and could fill any place, no matter how big. I think we could get the backing of Depew and Congressman Alexander, and also Senator Platt, But I would like the credit to go to you. I am writing this letter in confidence, as I know you are my friend and anything you write will go no further. I strongly recommended your nomination for Governor and you can count on me standing by you for the Nomination for President. Yours very truly, W H H Webster [*9055*] [*From Buffalo Review of March 14*] BALM FOR W. H. H. WEBSTER. (From THE REVIEW Bureau). ALBANY, March 14 - It is stated that W. H. H. Webster of Buffalo, late of the Arbitration Board and lately a candidate for appointment as commissioner of the new labor bureau, is to be appointed to a subordinate position in the new department. [*9056*][shorthand notation]Mar 24/1901 THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB NEW YORK Dear Col Roosevelt All of the officers of the Army and Navy who served in the Spanish war, and who were selected to be placed in my collection have sat for their portraits and [and] they are now in plaster ready to cast in bronze - [*9057*] you in your late hunting trip in Colorado with a great deal of interest, as you hunted over my old stamping ground, where I have in late years secured considerable large game - Faithfully Yours, J B Wheeler To Hon Theodore Roosevelt VP United States Oyster Bay L.I.LEFT PAGE: There is one exception however *yourself [*underlined] - Can you not possibly spare a few moments very soon to go to the Sculptor's (J E Kelly) studio 318 West 57th St. or arrange to have the Sculptor sketch you at your home in Oyster bay - As your Rough Rider uniform is probably at the latter place & *that [*underlined] RIGHT PAGE: would be the best place to make sketch, and I will see that the artist calls at any time most convenient to you. Secretary Long whom I entertained in my Colorado home last fall has recently been added to the list and he promises to give a sitting at an Early date. I followed 9058 LOST IN THE SHUFFLE. An Associated Press dispatch from Albany on the 8th of February quoted Gov. Odell as saying in reply to Jeremiah Harris, who headed a delegation of 200 steam engineers in the interest of Commissioner W. H. H. Webster's candidacy for a place in the new labor department.- "Well, I guess Commissioner Webster has not been lost in the shuffle." This announcement was very agreeable not only to Mr. Webster but to many friends to Buffalo who have a very high opinion of his services as a member of the Board of Mediation and Arbitration legislated out of office in the consolidation of the three labor departments. The concentration of these three departments in one is a movement in the direction of economy for which Governor Odell deserves commendation. It is a part of his general policy which the people will heartily support. Two of the three departments are represented in the new single department in which the three are merged. The third, of which Mr. Webster was a conspicuous member, is not represented, and so far it looks as if Mr. Webster and his department had really been "lost in the shuffle," but it may be that Gov. Odell sees a way to make his words good, and it is to be hoped that he does. Mr. Webster is too valuable a man to be thrown our of office by legislation if there is an office for which he is fitted. He has good judgment, industry and experience. [*9059*] TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS. F. J. ALLEN TO SUCCEED MR. DUELL AS PATENT COMMISSIONER-CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTEE, W. A. RODENBERG. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.] Washington, March 24.-The President will make two important appointments to-morrow to fill vacancies. One vacancy was caused by the resignation of Patent Commissioner Duell, of New-York. This office will probably again go to New-York, as there is excellent reason for believing that to Fred J. Allen, of Auburn, already has been tendered the Patent Commissionership and that he has accepted it. Mr. Allen has the hearty Indorsement of both Senators Platt and Depew, as well as that of the entire New-York Republican contingent. It is expected that he will take charge of the office in a few days after his appointment, or as soon as he can arrange his private affairs at Auburn so as to come to Washington. The other vacancy which the President will fill to-morrow is even more important than that of the Patent Commissionership. It is the vacancy created in the Civil Service Commission by the death last week of Mark S. Brewer, of Michigan. The new Civil Service Commissioner is ex-Representative W. A. Rodenberg, of Illinois. He has been chosen with a view to his special fitness for the place, and he is expected completely to reorganize the work of the Civil Service Commission to the end that its operations may be more practical and far reaching in their results upon the public service than they have been previously. The new member soon after his installation will be made chairman of the commission in place of Professor Proctor, who has held the chairmanship a number of years. The only other member of the commission , John B. Harlow, ex-postmaster of St. Louis, and an appointee of Mr. Cleveland, now lies dangerously ill at his home in this city, and it is feared that the President soon may be called upon to fill another vacancy in the commission. As Mr. Rodenberg is still in Washington, it is supposed he will be sworn in immediately after his appointment to-morrow, and at once begin the reorganization of the commission. [*9061*]THE SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 1901. ——————————————————————————————————— ABUNDANT RESOURCES OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. [*Practiced law in Portland Or 1892 - 6*] X. N. Steeves, a practicing lawyer, for about twenty years in Portland, Or., who has been touring for the last two years throughout Japan, China and the Philippine islands, in now in Seattle. He resided in the Philippines nearly one year, during the most of which time he was attorney for the Spanish archbishop there, and had exceptional opportunities for informing himself of the conditions among the islands. In the course of an interesting talk and the results of his observation, Mr. Steeves said: "The entire surface of the land in the Philippine islands is every broken and mountainous. The mountains being of volcanic origin, are quite lofty and extremely precipitous and, covered as they are with a dense growth of thorny underbrush as high as a man's head, are very difficult to travel over, and as there are not any roads, the difficulty is still greater. It is for this reason that, even in dry weather, our soldiers find it difficult, if not impossible, to successfully pursue the insurgents in that country, and in the wet season the task is much greater. Numerous creeks and rivers flow in all parts, along which, in many places are the most beautiful valleys; and, making back from and around the bays and lakes are many quiet large tracts of low, flat, wet bottom lands. "All the land is very rich. On these bottom lands is grown rice and grass, and on the higher lands principally sugar and corn, tobacco, hemp and cocoanut trees. Wild fruits abound, the best of which are bananas, oranges, mangoes and bread fruit. All fruit grows wild, none being cultivated; in fact, no cultivation of any sort is known there. Corn grows well in many places, which is sold and used entirely in the ear. You cannot get any corn flour in the islands. The rice is all of a very inferior quality, and there is not enough of it grown to supply the local demand. A great deal of rice, as well as nearly all the vegetables, are imported from China. "The grass is cut and tied up in bundles; about as much as a good handful is a bundle, and is never cured as hay, but fed green. It is all cut by hand with a sort of bolo, and sells for about $1.50 Mexican per hundred bundles. This, with a little dirty molasses, forms the food for their horses. It makes them look quite fat, but gives no substantial nourishment, and the little fellows cannot stand many hours' work at a time; but this just suits the Filipino, so that he can sleep while the horse rests. [*9060*] ——— "The sugar cane is wonderfully rich in saccharine matter, and forms one of the staple products of the islands. The soil is well adapted to its growth, and if labor could be had, great results might be reaped from its culture. There is not a sugar refinery in the islands. "Tobacco is also a staple product. It is grown in great quantities in many sections of the different islands, the Cagayan valley, in Northern Luzon, being the best. Large quantities of it are exported to European countries. The quality of the tobacco is not, however, first-class. Whether this arises from the kind of seed used, or want of cultivation and proper curing, no one seems to know. All that has ever been done with it is to let it grow, and dry it when cut. It seems to contain very little or no nicotine, and you can smoke Manila cigars all day without feeling any nervous or other injurious effects. You can buy them at any retail store, the best brands for 5 cents Mexican each. A great deal is made into cigarettes, which are extensively used by all classes, both male and female. "Hemp is, as you know, also a staple. It grows readily in many parts of the islands, and to one not experienced looks exactly like a banana tree. The hemp plant grows and is harvested at all seasons. It is set out promiscuously in the fields, and the experienced native knows just when it is ready to cut. After cutting it he strips it clean with his bolo, and spreads it in the sun to dry. The least rain or dampness injures the fiber, both in appearance and strength. When one plant is cut, another stalk is at once set out to grow in its place, so there is no uniformity of time for cutting it. It requires an expert to buy hemp, sugar or tobacco, otherwise the buyer will always suffer. "Only certain soils and places are adapted to the growth of cocoanuts, and while they grow well, there are many countries, like the Sandwich islands, that far surpass the Philippines for growing them. A plantation of cocoanut trees will yield the sixth or seventh year after planting, and will then rent annually for $1.25 Mexican money per tree. The trees grow to a height of 30 to 40 feet, and look like palm trees. The nuts grow in clusters right around the stem of the tree, where the branches first form. They will yield for 30 or 40 years, before failure of crop. Copra, from which cocoanut oil is made, is produced from the meat of the nut, dried, and is largely exported. "Bananas, while plentiful, are not of the first quality, but they are very good, and can always be found upon every table. The oranges, growing wild as they do, are very good, and there are a number of varieties. Some day, when they are cultivated, that will be a great orange country, producing a very firm quality. Mangoes are a very delicious fruit, but Americans fear to eat them, as they are said to produce fevers and prickly heat, neither of which is very desirable. "Vegetables have not as yet been successfully raised to any extent. They go all to top, and still there seems but little doubt that, in the mountain regions, they can be successfully raised, as well as apples, prunes, cherries and the like, because there the nights are cool and you can sleep with comfort under two pairs of blankets. No attempt to grow these has every been made. If they can be grown there, it will form a very profitable business. ——— "There are more than 400 varieties of woods grown in the islands, some very fine and some of no value, on account of its being so soft that the ants eat it. The best varieties and in the largest quantities, grow in the southern islands of Nefros and Mindanao. There you can find immense forests of the finest woods. I saw a table 24 feet long and 15 feet wide, all in one piece of wood, as hard as the shell of a nut, and polished so it shone like glass, which was as beautiful as mahogany, which it resembles, and is sometimes called, but which it is not. I saw another table in the archbishop's palace, nearly as long, and nine feet wide, all in one piece, similarly polished and beautiful. Boards of this wood in the floors of the houses can often be seen thirty feet long, and two had three feet wide, all shining like glass. At present, however, there is no lack of valuable and useful woods. A lumber business there might not be very profitable, for the reason that you can not now get any title to the land, labor is very poor, and the military government exacts as high as 14 cents as a sort of duty on each cubic foot of lumber you cut. "The lumber is very hard to cut. One mill tried circular saws, but they would break all to pieces, and they abandoned them, using again the old upright gang saws, which feed so slow that you can scarcely see that they are cutting. Much of the timber is so heavy it will not float, which makes logging also very difficult. It will require experience in dealing with these woods to make lumber business profitable there. ——— "It is my opinion that there is great wealth in minerals in the Philippines, and as soon as the country is opened for prospectors to get title to their discoveries, and they let what they find be known to the outside world, I look to see a great rush there for mining. There is gold, silver, copper, iron and coal, which are the principal minerals so far reported found by Americans. Petroleum is said to be plentiful in certain sections, but no Americans have so far been able to visit the localities on account of the natives. "For a long time the military absolutely forbade any Americans the right or privilege of going outside of what they called the "firing line" surrounding the little places occupied by our army, and gave a general notice that any one found beyond this line would be shot as a spy. The effect of this was that but little prospecting was done at those times; yet there was some. Even now an American is not permitted to carry firearms with which to protect himself, and people do not like to travel through a hostile country unarmed. But still they are going out, and a good deal of prospecting has been done. Those who make discoveries say very little about them; they lay low for the time to arrive when they can make lawful locations. "It is the general opinion there that the military commanders do not want civilians prospecting at all, and that the place every possible obstacle in the way, so as to in some way reap the richest harvest for themselves. It does look that way. Had Gen. Otis permitted the volunteers of Washington, Oregon and Montana and other Western states to have remained in that country and gone out in the mountains prospecting, lending them proper support and the right to carry arms, the war would have soon ended, the country been explored, mines discovered and very different conditions existed today. These boys, the best soldiers we have had there, would have had no difficulty in protecting themselves, and they will all tell you so. They wanted to go out, but were not permitted. "It was the military order, "Re-enlist or go home.' So they came home, and the Philippines lost an American population of thousands of men, of that class who are most desirable as pioneers in a new country. This was a serious loss, and it will take years to restore it. Australian and other foreign miners will now rush in and reap what of right belonged to Americans. "I am aware that reports have been sent in and published from what might be supposed to be reliable sources that there is no mineral there in paying quantities. But there persons making these never went out and could not have gone out personally to see. They were not men that the prospector was apt to or even cared to meet. They got their information mostly from the Spaniards who never cared much for mining there, and did not dare go out to mine if they wanted to. I have personally seen some fine specimens of gold, both in nuggets washed from the ground and in quartz, and those who found them are old experienced American miners, who all say there is an abundance of it, and I have often been consulted as to how they could located and obtain title. "In Northern Luzon a great many Americans have quietly worked their way out among the Igarote tribes in the mountains and are staying there and working, relying upon title by occupation. These men all report rich discoveries of large deposits of gold and copper, and I have seen fine specimens of gray copper from that region. Four young men, one of them an old-time Klondiker, left for a southern island a few weeks ago to work placers, after first having prospected the ground on a previous trip. This Klondiker told me that he would guarantee to wash out and save $10,000 within six months after he got his sluices in and fairly at work. ——— "The whole of Northeastern Mindanao, including Cagayan and the entire Suragoa province, seems rich in gold. An old California miner who had just come up from there told me it was richer than any part of California he had fewer seen, but the insurgents were so bad there that it will be some time before it is safe for any small body of men to go out. "I personally knew another man, an experienced California miner, and who had spent two years mining in the Klondike country and whom I knew to be a truthful man from years of acquaintance. This man spent six months prospecting in Mindanao, starting at the southeastern point, Zamboango, crossing and recrossing the island, and coming out at Suragoa, the northeastern point. He told me that he found coal in abundance at several places, forests of as fine timber as a man could wish to look at and gold in paying quantities in many places, but at one place in particular he said he panned out alone in about two hours $300 in gold, when, being sick from his trip, he gave out in the heat of the sun, and the natives whom he had with him had to carry him out about five miles to a hut, where he lay for ten days As soon as he was strong enough to travel again he came back to Manila for medical treatment. He said that he saw up the canyon a mountain of quartz from which the natives picked gold from their bolos, but was too weak to go up to it. In his own words, 'the Klondike was not in it.' The old man never recovered to return. "Besides these many others, and officers and soldiers in the mountains have told me of valuable and extensive discoveries, and it is to be hoped that our government will soon make some laws protecting discoverers on their locations, which do not now exist. When that time arrives, you may safely look for a mining boom in the Philippines. Coal is found in abundance, but none as yet of a very good quality. Much of it contains so much sulphur that there is danger of spontaneous combustion, which renders it unfit for coaling ships. Marble and granite of an excellent quality can be had in large quantities around Laguna de Bahia."P.F. New Rochelle March 25, 1901. My dear Colonel Roosevelt. Permit me to thank you for sending us your photograph autographed, which when framed, I shall hang in m library over your works published by Mssrs. Putnam Love. Having devoted 9062so much of your time to the work in the "West", it might interest you to know that it was my great uncle, Stphen F. Austin, one of the first settlers of *Texas [*underlined] and after whom the *capitol [*underlined] was named. Again thanking you. I remain, Very sincerely yours, Eugene H. Austin 9063State of New York Assembly Chamber Office of the Clerk. Archie E. Baxter, Clerk. Albany, March, 25, 1901 190 William Loeb Jr. Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Loeb:- Please pardon the delay in replying to your favor of the 18th inst. I hardly know what to say to you in reply to your inquiry. I know absolutely nothing about the Union Veterans Union of Elmira or elsewhere. I think, confidentially speaking, that the request is a cheeky one and if I were the Vice-President I would pay practically no attention to it. With kind regards I am/ Very truly yours, A. E. Baxter 9064Protective League of Salt Water Fishermen OFFICERS T. BIEDINGER, PRESIDENT A. BAYWOOD, VICE PRESIDENT D. A. NESBIT, TREASURER J. M. WHEEDEN, REC. & COR. SEC'Y E. FLIEDNER, FINANCIAL SECRETARY PROTECTIVE LEAGUE of SALT WATER FISHERMEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS [J. F. MILLIKEN] A Rogers, CHAIRMAN H. SCHMIDT H. GREATER C. S. CRANE F. HOCHGRAEF, SR L. BERGE L. H. JOHNSON Office, 106 West 31st Street, Regular meetings will be held on every Third Monday Evening of each month at Wall's Hotel, 106 West 31st Street, at 8 p.m. New York, March 25 = 1901 To the Hon Theo Roosevelt - My Dear Sir. Some time ago our League. (of which you are an Honorary Member,) presented two bills in the Assembly at Albany, in- troduced by the Hon Jus A Weekes Jr. and numbered 663 & 664. but for some un- known reason have been held up in Committee. and it is stated that unless some pressure was brought to bear, they would die there. so I respectfully ask you to use your in- fluence and have them enacted into law this session. and thereby oblige your wellwishers. and yours respectfully Theo Biedinger. [*9065*] P.S.The N. Y. Sun writes an Editorial every Sunday. (Fair and Just.[For enc see 3-25-01] [shorthand notation][*PF*] The Commercial Advertiser. ESTABLISHED 1797. 29 PARK ROW, NEW YORK. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. NEW YORK. 25th March [*[1901]*] Dear Roosevelt - What you said at the Lotus was exactly right - I am assured by people who heard you that it could not have been nicer or better. One of them - a very shrewd politician - told me he thought it made you the coming man in this state after the Odell - Platt "shindig is over." He believes that Platt will win in the end that after the legislative adjoiners Odell will be deserted; that the members who wish re-election will go to the Old Man for funds, and that he alone will have funds because Odell cannot collect any - for reasons that will occur to you. He had a few minutes talk with Odell and found him tremendously [*9066*]2 The Commercial Advertiser Established 1797 29 Park Row, New York Editorial Department. New York, inflated with the panic he is getting. that is his danger. You will see what was written about him in today's paper. It is the only view I can honestly take but between ourselves I do not believe he can follow it out. He has not the character necessary for this role. The enclosed cartoons will amuse you. Don't forget that you have an engagement to lunch with me when you are next in town. You had better come very soon for things are "mighty interesting." Give my warmest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and believe me Yours always, J.B. Bishop. 9067[For enc see 2-25-01]Organized September 8th, 1900. Republican Rough Riders Headquarters Madison Hall. Staff of Officers, 1901. President, Charles H. Morris. 1st Vice-President, Thomas F. Plummer. 2nd Vice-President John S. Johnson. 3rd Vice-President. Henry Meyer. Secretary, Henry S. Brower. Fin. Secretary, Dr. James D. Bragg Treasurer, Clarence F. Palmer. Executive Board, President, Dr. James D. Bragg. Michael Shannon. Frank. S. Squires. William Redding. Hugh McPhee. William H. Brown. Secretary, Louis W. Unholtz. Press Representative, Dr. James D. Bragg. Bridgeport, Conn., March 25 1901 Vice-President, Theodore Roosevelt Oyster-Bay, N.Y. Dr. Col; I have the great honor to acknowledge - as press representative of the Club - the receipt of your letter and photo under separate cover. At the next regular meeting at headquarters official actions will be taken and I cordially assure you the boys will not forget the fraternal regards and admiration of Theodore Roosevelt. Permit me to close by considering your hands warmly pressed by the Republican Rough Riders Club of Bridgeport, Ct. Fraternally yours, Dr. James D. Bragg 8'D - 5ts Svc 9068 Law Offices of Matthew P. Breen, Empire Building, 71 Broadway Tel. 176 Cortlandt. New York, Mar. 25th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir: Believing that you retain great interest in the political affairs affecting this City, - I beg to submit the enclosed which may be worthy your attention. I prepared it for the benefit of some prominent, but weak-kneed Democrats, with whom I have for some time been acting. The very rich men of this City were cowardly in the Tweed days; a great many of the same class are cowardly now. But the new Democratic organization, in spite of reverse log-rolling, is going to make a start soon. I am still regretting that I have not been invited to render services in the District Attorney's office. Very sincerely yours Matthew P. Breen 9069[For enc see 3-25-01]LAW OFFICES OF MATTHEW P. BREEN, EMPIRE BUILDING, 71 BROADWAY. TEL. 176 CORTLANDT. -1- NEW YORK, March 25th, 1901. 190 Entire vote cast in N. Y. County (Manhattan and Bronx) in 1900, a Presidential year 346,532 Of which Bryan received 181,799 " " McKinley " 153,033 " " Soc. Labor, etc., received 11,700 Bryan's percentage of above vote .52+% McKinley's " " " " .44+% In that year (1900) there was no organized division of Democracy. Bryan's plurality 28,766 In the previous Presidential year (1896) there was the Palmer & Buckner division of Democracy. Result: Bryan lost N. Y. County by over 20,000 The normal percentage of the whole Democratic and Republican vote in N. Y. County, - based on past records year after year (excluding Bryan Jamborees) Democratic .60-% Republican .37-% Soc. Labor, etc., .3-% In 1898 Roosevelt, for Governor, polled nearly .38% of the whole vote of N. Y. County, although Tammany was then in possession of enormous official power and patronage, and had no issue of exorbitant cost of administration and high taxes, nor of vice, nor ice, against it. According to the normal .60% vote, Bryan should have received in 1900 208,000 McKinley (.37%) 128,000 Bryan should have had a plurality in N.Y. County of 80,000 He received instead a plurality of 28,766 9070LAW OFFICES OF MATTHEW P. BREEN -2- EMPIRE BUILDING 71 BROADWAY. TEL 179 CORTLANDT. NEW YORK,______________190____ Assuming that next Fall the whole vote cast in New York County will be -------------------------------- 325,000 How will Tammany stand against a combined opposition? ------------------ The whole vo te of New York County next Fall, (estimated ) --------------------------------------------325,000 Democratic (.60%) -----------------------------------------195,000 Republican(.37%) ------------------------------------------120,250 Making an extremely low estimate of the strength of the proposed new Democratic organization, and allowing it only 1/5 of the 195,000 Democratic votes, would give ------------------------------------------ 39,000 Subtracting this 39,000 from the 195,000 Democratic votes, would leave Tammany ---------156,000 Add this 39,000 to the Republican vote and we have:- Republican --------------------------------------------- 120,250 Proposed new Dem. Organization ------------- 39,000 Total -------------------------159,250 ---------------- These figures beat the Tammany vote, without even considering the additional combination votes of the Citizens' Union, the City Club, the O'Brien Democracy, the German Democracy, and other organizations. The estimate of strength given of this proposed new Democratic organization is absurdly low, as it allows only a little more than an average of 1,000 votes for each of the 35 Assembly Districts, when it is likely that in several districts this new organization will split the Democratic vote evenly. This new Democratic organization ought to poll at the very least 1/3 of the Democratic vote, which, with the Republican vote, (without at all considering the Citizens' Union, the City Club, O'Brien, German Democracy, etc.) would exceed the Tammany vote by over 55,000. These figures are based on normal conditions, and do not involve a calculation of Tammany's additional loss by a popular upheaval, on account of existing corruption, high taxes, etc. 9071LAW OFFICES OF MATTHEW P. BREEN, EMPIRE BUILDING, 71 BROADWAY. Tel. 176 CORTLANDT. - 3 - New York, 190___ Giving Tammany the widest possible margin, and allowing "drains" and "leaks" of all kinds in the combined opposing forces, it is clear that a union ticket will defeat Tammany by not less than 50,000. ---------------- It is not a question of the man Tammany nominates for Mayor. It matters little. It is a question of combination and cold arithmetic. It is clear, I think, that New York is not quite ready to elect a Brooklyn man as Mayor of this City, no matter who he may be. The weight of the public press (almost unanimously against Tammany) must not be forgotten; nor the bad humor and disgust of the people at the condition of the public morals, the public debt, and the annual public burdens. Very truly, Matthew P. Breen 9072[Enc in Breen 3-25-01]LEFT PAGE: Shorthand notation RIGHT PAGE: Lakeside, Lenox, Massachusetts. March 25th, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, I had some correspondence with you toward the end of last year about getting an appointment in the Regular Army for Lieutenant Edward J. Donnelly of the 43rd U.S.V. I wrote to Long Island to thank you for your letter & your Secretary replied [you were then in the West], advising me to write to you after the inauguration. 9073RIGHT PAGE: On Friday February 15th, I went to Washington, & saw several officials in the War Department & called on Senator Depew. I had three letters from New York to Mr. Root, & very good endorsements of Donnelly from his Colonel. I got all my papers together, & presented them to Mr. Root on Monday, February 18th. I should now be infinitely obliged to you if you would also put in a good word for Donnelly to Mr. Root, & to General Corbin. 9074 LEFT PAGE: Any papers in the case you may wish to refer to, are on file in the War Department, or in Mr. Root's private office. Many thanks for your courtesy to me so far in this matter. I am, dear Sir, Yours very respectfully Charles Astor Bristed Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the U.S. Washington D.C. RIGHT PAGE: Direct to = Earlysville P.O. Albemarle Co. Virginia *"Strictly Private."* [*underlined*] March 25, 1901 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt: My Kind Lady: I hope that you will forgive me a stranger for intruding on your valuable time - I write to you for feel that you will glance over my letter at least before casting it aside with contempt & that you also will not make it public property; for I have found out that this *cruel [*underlined] cold world of ours only 9075 LEFT PAGE: had a plenty still I now am not ashame to do any kind of work that will make me an honest & honerable living & impress the same thing on my children. We live twelve miles from the nearest depot or town. *No [*underlined] doubt you think strange of me for asking a loan of you & not of one nearer - My neighbors are only of the poor laboring & uneducated class; & death has long ago claimed all of my near & dear kin so I come to you feelingLEFT PAGE: laughs at the sufferings of the poor - Sickness *only [*underlined] brought need to us. My husband has been sick all winter with the Grip & ague, but has now gone west seeking work. My youngest girl had the measles & it settled on her ears, both rose which has left her quite deaf, but am told that if can get a certain wash for her ears & a tonic for her to take she may out grow it. Now kind lady, for the sake of my little girl *can't [*underlined] you lone me RIGHT SIDE: *"Strictly Private"* [*double underlined] $5,00 or 10,00 until next fall - I *don't [*underlined] ask a gift - only a loan for know can I pay you by then if God only grants health to my husband & myself. He is a very sober man & strict member of the church - I too have rented several acres of land for a truck patch & to raise corn on, from which hope to make some thing more than my support. My eldest son, who will soon be tens years old will do the plowing. Tho I myself was raised to do nothing & alwaysRIGHT PAGE: *"Strictly Private" etc* [double underlined] that you will neither scorn me or laugh at me to the world. My father & Grandfather died true masons - My Grandfather (Points) was Grand Master of the Western District of Va, but I will die first before appealing to that body for a loan as there has been so many cruel laughing remarks about people becoming masons just to get aid in tight times; so no one living knows that any of my people were ever masons so please you to keep it a secret. 9077 LEFT PAGE: for them & for your trouble *too [*underlined] just to give my child some pleasure: she reads well for a child only twelve. My nearest express office or depot is Charlottesville Virginia - Let me know if you will trust me with a box - For Christ sake loan me the money & write at *once. [*double underlined] *Please [underlined] dont refuse. Think of my poor child - God bless you & yours Respectfully Mrs. Fannie BrownLEFT PAGE: Now please answer my letter immediately if *only [double underlined] to refuse for a poor Mother's aching heart is waiting & praying to knowif there is any relief for her child - I have 5 children eldest girl 14 years. I have taught my children myself this winter as the nearest free school is five miles. *If [*underlined] you don't ask too high could you afford to send me a box of children's second handed clothes & books & I will pay you along for them as I get the money - I mean RIGHT PAGE *"Strictly Private"* [*double underlined*] every *word [*underlined] I write & will carry them out to the last letter this I solemnly promise with Christ as my witness, so dear lady *trust [*double underlined] me & send me *some [*underlined] money on time & if you will trust me when you send me the money *please [*underlined] send it in such a plain every day envelope that *no [*underlined] living soul will know who wrote to me: & let the money be in a simple note & *no [*underlined] check. My poor sick girls begs for books to read so can't you send her some, I am willing to pay you 9078RIGHT PAGE: Monday - Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President Washington D.C. Honored Sr: On behalf of the Congress Club of Kings Co. I beg to thank you for the splendid photograph of your distinguished self which as received on Saturday last. Your courtesy, is highly appreciated by all our members, and your picture will be immediately framed 9079 LEFT PAGE: and hung in the parlor of our flourishing club. Again thanking you, and with profound regard I am, sir, Yours Very Respectfully. Geo. E. Burr Congress Club 586 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. New York - Mar 25/01- Capital & Surplus $5,000,000.00 Bowling Green Trust Company Standard Oil Building 26 Broadway Edwin Gould, President. Cable Address Samuel Thomas, 1st Vice President. Bowtrust William M. Taylor, 2nd Vice President. John A. Hilton, Treasurer. William M. Laws, Secretary. New York, Mch 25th 1901 My dear Sir: - On behalf of a Cadet company of boys I would like to ask a very great favor of you and that is that you lecture for them. When you were Police commissioner of New York I made this same request of you and rec'd a letter in reply saying you would like to come but pressure of business would not allow it; and again when you reached Montauk from Cuba I wrote you and suggested that if agreeable you come before the Fall campaign opened as then you would be to busy. In reply you said you could not take up such a thing just then. 9081The company is still in existence (their seventh year) and have not given up the hope that you would help them out. The Church to which they are attached intends to build a parish house or hall shortly and the large cellar has been assigned to them as a drill room with club and gymnasium advantages - a place where they can go every night in the week away from the degrading influences of the "corner" and the saloon. If agreeable to you and you decide to come and if it is not an impertinence on my part might I suggest as a subject something on the lines of your book "American Ideals." Trusting to hear from you I beg to remain, Very truly yours, H.C.Cahill. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y.request of President McKinley. Very Respectfully Mary Clarke DeVore (Mrs, John H.) P.O. Box 63 Hyrum, Utah March 25,, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- Located in this treasonable and traitorous community is a small school under the auspices of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions and I am at the present time the instructor, [*9082*]- structor. I am attempting to teach patriotism a thing unknown in Utah. I put up a flag on my arrival which has been mutilated and insulted and I have been unable to secure redress. My husband died for that flag and I shall defend it with my life if need be. I have tried to tell my pupils of your heroism and bravery and they are actually very much interested and very enthusiastic about you. I am of the opinion that your photograph would add to my pupils patriotism and give them some proper conception of the respect due the highest officials of our great Government Would you be kind enough to send me one to hang in my school room? 9083 I have made a similar YPSILANTI TOP WORKS, MANUFACTURERS OF THE FAMOUS PHONOGRAPH TOP. Ypsilanti, Mich., March 25th 1901 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt. Washington D.C. Dear Madam We take the liberty of sending to your address via mail under other cover, postage fully prepaid, one of our Phonograph Music Tops. Knowing that you have little ones to entertain and believing as we do, that our Top has some merit we trust that it may be the means of at least adding a few moments enjoyment. If so we will have accomplished our motive in sending the same. Trusting that it may be acceptable we remain Yours very truly Ypsilanti Top Works Arthur L Dobie Mgr 9084[*shorthand*] Collier's Weekly Editorial Department Robert F. Collier, Editor [?]-[?] W. 13th St. New York New York March 25th, 1901. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. My Dear Col. Roosevelt, Herewith I send you a preliminary copy of the first volume of my book on the nineteenth century which I was working on when I last saw you on the way from Oyster Bay to Long Island City. It is a mere dummy with tentative title page and cheap proof paper, but you can get some idea of what the work is like. It its ultimate form the book will be published in four volumes, six hundred pages each, making four divisions covering each generation practically in one volume. If you feel disposed to do me a favor, will you kindly write a letter to Mrs. John L. Davidson, the publisher of "Criterion", in New York, in terms similar to those suggested in the enclosed draft. I have made the draft merely to save work for yourself or for your secretary. Faithfully yours, Edwin Emerson Ps. There have been some negotiations between myself and Mrs. Davidson in regard to the now vacant editorship of her publication, and she seems disposed to engage my services [for] in such capacity. As you doubtless know the lady sets great store by you, and by all the Rough Riders. 90853-474. (Old No. 3-498.) SOUTHERN DIVISION. In Clf No. 940.418 Thomas Hill Co. I, 50 Reg't Ill. Vol Inf. JDB Ex'r. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington, D. C., March 25, 1901 SIR : To aid this Bureau in preventing any one falsely personating you, or otherwise committing fraud in your name, or on account of your service, you are required to answer fully the questions enumerated below. You will please return this circular under cover of the inclosed envelope which requires no postage. Very respectfully, Mr Thomas Hill Alexander Genessee County New York H. Clay Evans Commissioner. 1. Where were you born? Answer. I was born in Genesee. 2. Where did you enlist? Answer. Quincy Ill 3. Where had you lived before you enlisted? Answer. before I went as a waiter I lived in Genesee. 4. What was your occupation? Answer. I was a waitter for Dr Sprague surgeon of the 5th - Ohio Cav [?] for War three years 5. Were you a slave? If so state the names of all former owners, and particularly the name of your owner at the date of your enlistment: Not at this time 6. Where were you discharged? Answer. Vicksburg, Missippi Jan 15, 1866 7. Where have you lived since discharge? Give dates, as nearly as possible, of any changes of residence. Ever since I was discharged I have lived in Alexander NY 8. What is your present occupation? Answer. Nothing, am not able to work 9. What is your height? five feet, 5 inches. The color of your skin? dark Are there any permanent marks or scars on your person? If so, describe them. A scar on my right arm about (2) inches in length. 10. Were you in the military or naval service under a name different from that by which you are now known? If so, state what it was. no 11. Have you ever been known by any names other than that given in your application for pension? If so, state them in full. no. 12. By what name are you now known? State it in full. Thomas Hill 13. What is your actual residence at the present time, and what is the nearest post-office? Answer. Alexander Genesee County - NY his Thomas X Hill, mark WITNESSES: 1. AB Harrington 2. Mrs Adell Harrington (Witnesses who can write sign here.) Date: March 30th, 1901 17299b5m2-01 [*9086*][*[Enc in Hill 3-30-01]*]STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION OF WEST VIRGINIA. President, C. E. Githens, Wellsburg. Secretary, J. W. Ewing, Wheeling. Treasurer, Alex. Mitchell, Wheeling. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Henry Zilliken, Wellsburg. Hon. T. J. Hugus, Wheeling. D. B. McCune, Wheeling. Dr. C. A. Wingerter, Wheeling. Hon. C. R. Oldham, Moundsville. Wellsburg, WVA Mar 25 1901 To the Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the US, Washington D. C. I have in my possession two books once the property of Clinton Roosevelt of N.Y. thinking they would probably be of value to you, and making the offer of them to you is the object of these lines. Yours Faithfully C. E. Githens Supt City Schools [shorthand] [*9087*]had out--only got two lions & one cat on eight days hunt I must say I never had such a good hunt as I had with you--but then it will probably be a long time before I have such an enjoyable time--but look forward to another soon--with you Hope the hides will reach you all right-- Yours Very Resp Jno. B. Goff Meeker Colo 9089 Meeker Col. 3/25 [01] Hon. Theo Roosevelt My Dear Gov Have just returned from a trip on the out side--was not here when your letter arrived--or would have answered sooner I will ship the hides as soon as I can go to the ranch & get them ready. Will send you a few pictures today & more later on. Did not have quite as good luck with the last party I 9088J.B. GRIFENHAGEN. J.C. ROSENBLUM. ESTABLISHED, 1880 M.S. GRIFENHAGEN. Grifenhagen Bros.& Co. WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOTTLES OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE, 550 & 552 WEST 25TH STREET BRANCH 127TH STREET & LENOX AVENUE. TELEPHONE 709 - 18TH ST. New York Mar. 25, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- You will no doubt recall our brother, Edward E. Grifenhagen. He was the police officer who, you will remember, stopped the fire horses in the Columbian parade and was commended for his bravery. You were President of the Police Board at the time that our brother was retired on account of ill health resulting from the shock and nervous strain consequent upon his action upon that occasion. He has been searching for health, now, for many years, and for the past year and a half has been in Denver, Colorado, where, at last, he seems to have gained strength and to be on the mend and able to do light work. He writes us that he would like very much to get employment in the United States Mint at Denver, where he is now living with his family, as a permanent home. There is just such an opportunity in the Mint. May we ask you, therefore, whether you could in any way assist in bringing about this result? We trust that you will pardon our encroaching upon your courtesy and time, but your kindly disposition towards our brother and your interest in him have led us to write to you. Very respectfully yours, Grifenhagen Brothers [shorthand] [*9090*]Glenrock March1/25" 1901 Col. Ted Roosevelt Meeker Colo. Dear Col. Thinking it would be a novelty to receive a letter from a Presidential officer whilst in a wild game country, & being such an admirer of your individual self, I thought I would write you. I have 3 sons who are expert cowpunchers & we contemplate moving to the country that you are now in. What we most desire is your opinion of that country as a stock country. Will you kindly inform us by return mail [*9092*] 14 Orange St. Near Main. J'ville, Fla. Jacksonville March 25. 1901. Hon. Speaker of Senate. The ladies of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Jacksonville Fla. thanking you most cordially for your action against the canteen etc. still feel that some thing helpful should be established in its place. The "Post Exchange" has been spoken of for this purpose. We earnestly ask & pray for something that will interest, instruct & protect the poor men so severely tempted and tried and hold them from the saloon - that deadly destroyer. Yours for God & Humanity. (Mrs.) Mary L. Groves. Cor. Sec. W.C.T.U [*9091*]giving us the principal resources of Rout County for small stock men. Now if I am asking too much of you, consign this to the waste basket, otherwise please receive hearty thanks for the favor. I am Dear Sir Very Truly yours H F Harrington [*9093*][shorthand notation]Syracuse N.Y. Mar.25.01 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Excuse my liberty for writing but in a few weeks I finish my second year in the Medical College here and I wish very much to get a position on the canal here as a bridge or lock tender in order to be able to enter College again 9094[shorthand notation] in the fall with my class. As you know the Supt. of Public Works at Albany a letter to him from you would help me greatly. Hoping you will be able to help me I remain Your servant Laslow Hart 113 Elliott St. 9095[*PF*] LAW OFFICE OF HOLLS, WAGNER & BURGHARD. 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. FREDERICK WM HOLLS. LOUIS A. WAGNER. EDWARD M. BURGHARD. March 25th, 1901. Dear Governor Roosevelt:- I have given further thought to your idea of studying law, and being admitted to the Bar, and I have looked up the law on the subject in the District of Columbia, and I am happy to report that to my mind there appears no serious difficulty whatsoever. The whole matter of admission to the Bar in the District of Columbia is under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the District. According to section 770 of the Revised Statutes of the District of Columbia: "The Supreme Court of the District may establish such other rules as it may deem necessary for regulating practice of the court and from time to time alter and revise such rules". Under this statute the Court has made the following rules: "All applicants for admission to the Bar shall be made to the Court at general term". In other words, to a bench of three judges sitting otherwise as a court of appeal. "No student shall be admitted until after examination as to fitness and proof of good moral character, and that he has studied at least three years under the direction of some competent attorney". The provision that diligent study in a law school shall be computed as part of said three years does not interest you, for of course it would be impracticable for you to attend any lectures. Now the state of affairs, under these rules, is simply this: First: The District Supreme Court has unquestioned power to make any exception it sees fit in your case; Second: The case of a Vice-President of the United States studying law and being admitted to the bar, after his assumption of the office, is so unusual, and I may add, under the circumstances, so extremely honorable, that the Court would be justified and undoubtedly would make practically any exception which you see fit to request. Third: The rule now requires three years study "under the direction of some competent attorney". Now the proper "competent attorney" to direct your studies in Washington would be Melville W. Fuller, Esq., attorney and counselor at law, and incidentally Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. His directions need hardly extend beyond [*9096*]LAW OFFICE OF HOLLS, WAGNER & BURGHARD. 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. FREDERICK WM HOLLS. LOUIS A. WAGNER. EDWARD M. BURGHARD.. 2. indicating the proper text books for your perusal, and such elucidation of them as you may desire or require. Fourth: After you have made up your mind that you have a sufficient knowledge of law to practice, (and you are not likely to be a very lenient judge in your own case,) I most respectfully suggest that the judges of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and your aforesaid Preceptor, Chief Justice Fuller, meet with you some evening, and have what night be called a colloquium on the subject of the law, designed to ascertain your familiarity with that high and noble science. I know just what that means, for it is precisely the operation which was performed on me by the law faculty of the University of Leipzig three years ago, only it was in the afternoon, and lasted three hours and I was obliged to wear evening dress and white kid gloves while undergoing the operation. The latter itself was practically a conversation on the difference between American and German law and on some disputed points of private international law, but on my diploma it appears in capitals as "examen rigorosum". In the same way the Court could at once make the ruling that "Any Vice-President of the United States who shall have studied law for any length of time under the direction of the Chief Justice of the United States and who shall successfully survive a colloquium with the Honorable Court, shall thereafter be duly admitted as an attorney and counselor at law". This would be thoroughly just and right, and it would meet with popular approval. Meanwhile, if you do not expect to begin studying under the direction of Judge Fuller until next Fall, and wish to put in your time during the summer upon some legal reading, I will venture to act as the "competent attorney" to direct your attention, as to preliminary text books, to Kent's Commentaries. Be sure and get the latest edition, as in my opinion no other text book has yet taken its place. I think for your purposes it is very much more practical that Blackstone. The first part on international law is rather antiquated, and may well be omitted especially if you take Davis' Manual of International Law as a substitute for it. Kent's books are published by Little, Brown & Co., Boston, and Davis' by Harpers. Now, as to next Monday: Inasmuch as you are not going to remain all night,I have made arrangements with the Central Railroad to stop an express to take you back a little after [*9097*]LAW OFFICE OF HOLLS, WAGNER & BURGHARD. 120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. FREDERICK WM HOLLS. LOUIS A. WAGNER. EDWARD M. BURGHARD. 3. eleven o'clock; but I would also be glad to have you come out, if possible, a little earlier than is absolutely necessary. This need not involve dressing at my house as you could easily cover up your dress suit, and you would not in that case be much too early if it were possible for you to take the 5:05 train at 42nd Street. It is not much earlier than the 5:25 upon which we had agreed, but every minute counts in the pleasure of your company. Whichever train you decide on I will meet you at 42nd Street, probably with Mr. Harrison, and we will go up together. You may be sure that I thoroughly appreciate your friendship in coming. With sincerest regards, Very faithfully yours, Frederick W. Holls [*9098*][shorthand notation]Hotel Marie Antoinette Sixty-Sixth Street & Broadway New York Albert R. Keen My Dear Col Roosevelt, I forward this letter for you perusal, knowing that the contents will please you. Very truly A. R. Keen March 25, 1901 9099The Connecticut Agricultural College. George W. Flint, A.M., PRESIDENT. Railroad Depot, Eagleville Telegraph Office, Willimantic. Telephone at the College. Storrs, Conn., Mar. 25, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Having just read your article in Mar. Outings on The Need of Trained Observation", I am prompted to go to you for answers to several questions which I have sought in vain elsewhere for information. I am a teacher of zoology, hence have more than a passing interest in wild animals and their habits. 9101[shorthand notation] My questions are these Does the young male Wapiti have horns the first year? What time of year are they born? What is the rutting season? At what season do the males drop their antlers? How long does it take them to reproduce them. Is there any truth in the theory that they and the deer produce an additional spike each season? I know that it is asking a good deal of a very busy man especially the Vice Pres. of the U.S. to answer these simple questions, but knowing you to be a man who has used his eyes, and also been among big game a good deal, I venture the inquiries. Sincerely yours B.F. Koons 9102Established 1848. Chas. W. Chase, President Robert F. Schade, Secretary. Alfred H. Cowles, Vice Pres. Edward S. Bassett, Treasurer Offices of The Cleveland Leader. The News and Herald Cleveland. March 25, 1901 Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sir: Letters from strangers are certainly no novelty to you, even though the contents may oftentimes astonish you. The sender of this missive is also in a quandary as to its acceptability, but in it may be something that will recall moments when you were "hustling" and racing across the country last fall. And as you receive so many type-printed letters, this one is one type-printed from a Mergenthaler linotype machine, and perhaps a novelty. It had been the earnest desire ever since your visit here to send these lines to you, but knowing your far more precious time on other affairs, deferred the letter until you should be at more liberty to peruse letters of less importance. This is one of the lesser kind, and although a little behind time the sender is hopeful you may be interested just the same and thereby recall your journey through Cleveland. Your visit here was at a very opportune time when Cleveland had just completed a "home week" clebration, and the decorations were fitingly in place when you arrived. Several "snap-shois" accompanying herewith show you the holiday attire and may recall certain incidents that otherwise slipped your mind. On the larger picture is also a view of 'the Perry-Payne building, headquarters of the M.A. Hanna Co. whereby you readily understand that the offices and headquarters of Senator Hanna are located, and where many conferences of vast and significant importance have been discussed, and numerous callers have left this building---some with broad, happy smiles, and others with awful long scowls that vowed vengeance if only given the opportunity. That the sender of this missive is after a souveneir you might know, and that is to possess your autograph and likeness. Therefore, if not asking too much, kindly beg you to act favorably upon this request. From observations in the various publications you prefer to be addressed with you favorite title of "Colonel" and hence, have purposely omitted your Majesty's present title of Vice President, and hope that you will overlook the error if I have done wrong. Obligingly and respectfully, August C. Lamp Leader office [shorthand notation]2425. [*P.F.*] W.A. LEMLY, President. JAS. A. GRAY, Cashier. Wachovia National Bank. WINSTON, N. C. Winston, N.C. Mar 25th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York Dear Sir I write to thank you for your kind letter of the 21st - & the cabinet photograph. The letter I have had framed & it is hanging in my hall, with my other Convention pictures, & I think my group now about complete. – I want to say too, that I have purchased a copy of your " Universe of the West" - & I have been much interested in reading it. - Would it be pre-mature in me to hope, that I might be a delegate to the next Republican National Convention, & with others might vote for & nominate Mr. Roosevelt for the Presidency? - I am not much of a politician, have never held office, but am always interested in the success of the party of sound money, protective & such issues as I know must tend to advance the business prosperity of our country. - I have always had a very kind feeling too for the Army & Navy & the old flag, having a brother in the Navy, Capt L C Lemly, a brother in the Army Capt Henry R. Lemly, & a son a Capt & asst Qr Master in the Marine Corps, who [*9104*]2425 P.F. W.A. Lemly, President Jas. A. Gray, Cashier Wachovia National Bank Winston, N. C. WInston, N.C. Mar 25th 189___ was wounded in the action before Tein Tsin & is now in the Philippine Islands. If at anytime in the future, you think that a republican, located in such a benighted region of Democracy as NoCa could be of any service to you, command him – I believe our state to day, in a free vote, & fair count is republican by at least 25,000 majority, - but with our present election laws, and with a Republican Senate and congress, at Washington, admitting to membership men elected by the basest hands and intimidation, what can we expect? - Now too, for fear our Supreme Court will declare unconstitutional their nefarious election laws, they are trying to impeach the judges, with a view of turning them out of office & substituting these with judges that will make partisan decisions to suit - Trying to impeach them for deciding a case, which confirms the decisions of the courts made for 70 years past, & by some of the most eminent judges in the land. – With best wishes, & thanking you again for the picture, I remain Very truly, W.A. Lemly 9105The N. K. Fairbank Company, Incorporated 1885 Under the Laws of the State of Illinois. Chicago, St Louis, New York, Montreal, George A. Morrison, President J. Fred'k Chamberlin, Vice Pres. J. B. McMahon, 2d Vice Pres. F. H. Brennan, Sec'y and Treas'r General Cable Address "Cottolene" J. D. Lewis. Manager New York Sales Department. Office. 27 Beaver Street. New York, March 25, 1901 Mr. William Loeb, Jr., Secretary to Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- We are in receipt of your favor of the 18th inst., and we have accordingly arranged to have Messrs. Park & Tilford send you bill for the box of Oval Fairy Soap referred to. Trusting this will be satisfactory, we are Yours truly, The N. K. Fairbank Company, J. D. Lewis Manager New York Sales Department 9106 The Civil Service Reform Association. Office of the Secretary. 54 William Street, New York. Personal. March 25, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Mr. Vice-President: According to the enclosed despatch in the TRIBUNE of this morning, the reorganization of the Commission seems to be moving more rapidly than we had anticipated. I do not know who Mr. Rodenberg is. I recall his name as a member of Congress, but I do not remember that he ever took any conspicuous part either for or against civil service reform. If, as the TRIBUNE correspondent intimates. it may shortly be necessary to appoint a successor to Harlow as well, any one of the names we have been discussing might still be presented, though I can hardly feel that the outlook is very encouraging. I greatly enjoyed my brief talk with you, and was fortunate in having the opportunity. As ever, Faithfully yours, George McAneny Secretary [shorthand notation] 9107Winfield Kansas 3 = 25, 1901 Col Theadore Roosevelt Vice President of the U S of America Washington D.C. Dear Sir Enclosed you will find a letter from Henry B. Reed to me. Which will explane itselfe The young man went through the Spanish American war under your command in your Rough Rider Regt. and was Mustered out of Service near New York City (date unknown) Reenlisted for the Philipine War. And is now on board of the Transport Logan on his way from Manila P. I. to Sanfrancisco Cal. to be mustered out of the U.S. Service for the second time. I would honestly & Respectfully Request that you look the matter up, and obtain for the young man, a Commission in the Regular Army. I can Recomend him as being a young man of good habits. Well qualified to fill any position intrusted to him. And his varied, and extensive experience in the service of his country, should entitle him to a good position. My Reasons for the Request are, 1st That I furnished two Sons & three Grand sons to the Spanish American War and one Grand Son to the Philipine War, 2d I am an old Soldier of some experience, Having served 3 years as Private, Sergeant, [*9108*]Lieutenant & Captain of Co B 5th Regt Penna. Reserve Corps, in Genl Meads old Division, and one year as Lieut Col 202d Regt Pa Vol Inft. Having served my country from the 8th day of August 1861, To the 3d day of August 1865, I think that I have a right to Request that one of my Grand sons should have a Commission in the Regular Army of the United States, and I trust that you will see that he gets that position, I am Respectfully Yours in F. C. & L. John A. Maus Late Capt Co B5 Regt P.R. V. C. and Lieut Col 202d Regt P.V. The P.S. in Henry's letter has reffirence to the time when you spoke there at Winfield on your way to the Rough Riders Reunion at Oklahoma City. My Wife & daughter made their way to the rear end of the train Reached up and shook your hand just as the train pulled out. and they are very proud of the Honor. They joine me in their well wishes for your success Yours truly J.A.M. I, am 70 years old 414 Andrews St. 9109[shorthand notation]Needham, Willard & Cornell Law Reporters Rooms 408-409 44 Pine Street New York Telephone, 147 John March 25, 1901 My Dear Sir:- I am about to transcribe my stenographic notes of the speeches delivered at the Odell Dinner of the Lotes Club on Saturday evening last, which I reported for the Club's record. If you desire a copy of the entire record I shall be glad to furnish you with the same for $20.00, or I will furnish you with a copy of your own remarks for $5.00. Will you kindly let me know which, if either, you desire, by return mail, and greatly oblige, Yours very truly, J. Gale Needham 9110Alfred E. Ommen Counselor at Law, 50 Broadway, Telephone, 2689 Broad New York, March 25, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L .I. My dear Governor:- I want to invite you to speak at the Annual Dinner of the Society of Medical Jurisprudence, to be held at the Waldorf Astoria on the evening of April 20th. As you are probably aware, the Society is composed of the best lawyers and doctors of the city and has now a membership of about five hundred. Will you kindly try and come? Very truly yours, Alfred E. Ommen[For enc see 3-25-01]R. L. Bostick, Broker, Grain, Provisions, Stocks. Rooms 10 and 12, Over Kansas National Bank Special Direct Wires to Chicago, New York, St. Louis and Kansas City Telephone 167. References: Kansas National Bank, Wichita, Kansas. Cella Commission Co. St. Louis, Mo. Wichita, Kans., Mch 25 1901 Hon Theo Rooseveldt: Washington D. C. Dear Sir I beg pardon if intruding. My object is to obtain your opinion and advice. I hold a Certificate of honorable service issued by the War Dept giving credit for two years eleven monyhs and twenty three days service in the U. S. Military Telegraph Corps. I in fact served from August second sixty one until the finish. The certificate allows no pension. Do you think there is any way by which I could secure a pension? I have never met our Congressman Hon Chester I. Long and having no influential friends it might avail little to see him. I am sixty one years of age and very near useless as an Operator on account of telegraphers paralysis and deafness. When you can spare time please advise me. My reason for addressing you is that all our people swear by you and I thought you would assist me if you could. Respectfully C. A. Paxson c/o R. L. Bostick 9112Oak Cliff March 25, 1901 27 8th St. Mr Roosevelt Vice President Dear Sir The President Mr McKinley granted me by request his photograph with his autograph and as I have his photo and Mr Hobarts done in pastel by myself and which grace my home I wish you 9113would pay me a very great compliment by sending yours then I will have the President and Vice President. I think Mr McKinley one of the greatest men ever lived his life and character has in it which few possess. purity and goodness. I hear some talk of him coming to Texas, which I trust is true it might result in great good, turning the state Republican. I trust to have the honor of seeing you both and shaking hands with you. Wishing you both peace and happiness during your term, and trusting you will comply with my request I remain very truly yours Mrs. J. W. Petheram Oak Cliff, Texas 27 8th St. 9114most convenient to you - of course we should not think of taking up your time in this way - without asking you if you would permit us to make a business arrangement of the matter. With pleasant recollections of your previous kindness I remain yours Genie H. Rosenfeld. The Albany 215 West 51st St New York WOMENS HEALTH PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK MRS. MARY E. TRAUTMANN PRESIDENT, 118 W. 76TH STREET. MRS. MARY A. NEWTON, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT, 159 EAST 70TH STREET. MRS ESTHER HERRMAN, 2D VICE-PRESIDENT, 59 WEST 56TH STREET. MRS. CATHARINE M. YOUNG, REC. SECRETARY, THE CHELSEA, 222 WEST 23D STREET. MRS. SARA BEERS CROWELL, COR SECTRETARY, 1044 FIFTH AVENUE. MRS. EMILIE SPENCER, TREASURER, HOTEL ST. ANDREWS, 72D ST. & W. BOULEVARD MISS THERESA BARCALOW, AUDITOR, 141 WEST 34TH STREET NEW YORK, Mch 25 1901 To His Excellency The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I am requested by the Womans Health Protective Association to ask you whether you will add one more to the many favors you have already done it. It has become necessary for the Society to raise money. and the members can think of no better plan than that of asking you if you could deliver a lecture for it - either now or in the Fall - whichever will be [*9115*] any subordanate position under the goverment that he might put me into Very Respectfuly Yours James Stevens March 25th 1901 [*[3-25-01]*] 3022 M Street N.W. Washington D.C. to the Honble Theodore Roosevelt Honble Sir my desire to see you before you left this City, was to ask if you would see my Congressman for me the Honble Sidney E. Mudd of Md. I will now explain my object. if you remember some 6 years ago I went into business in Georgetown and got along very well made money built a nice home in Riverdale Md for my family. I thought I would like a very [*9117*] nice place of business so removed into the City proper. and there I could not succeed but went back I worked very hard the last campagne for the present administration and goten a letter from a local poletition endorsed by the States attorney and others to rep Mudd; he told me that he had so many after him that he could not promise anything but would try and see what he could do - then 6 weeks ago my home in Md was burned to the ground and we did not save a single thing and it now leaves me with 6 children to suport and no employment, I told Mr. Mudd I would be perfectly satisfide with [*9118*][xx 3-25-01] DINNER COMMITTEE THEODORE SUTRO, Chairman STEPHEN C. BALDWIN CARL BECK, M.VD. 1882 - 1901 EDWARD F. BRUSH, M. D. CHARLES BULKLEY HUBBELL C. A. VON RAMDONR, M. D. GEO. W. COTTERILL The Society of Medical Jurisprudence JOHN C. WEST ALFRED E. OMMEN JAMES P. FOSTER will hold its Eighteenth Annual Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria, on Saturday Evening, April 20, 1901, at 6:30 P. M. The members of the Society who have heretofore enjoyed these delightful functions need no urging in order to be present, but those who have not had this pleasure should not fail to participate on this occasion, which the Committee is determined shall not only equal but surpass all its predecessors. The steady growth of the Society, both in influence and membership, should insure the fullest possible attendance. Eminent speakers, representing all the various professions, will be heard, and the menu will be equal to the usual high standard of the Waldorf-Astoria. Seats will be allotted, upon the request of members, in the order of application. The Committee anticipates a favorable and prompt answer upon receipt of this notice from every member of the Society. Respectfully yours, THEODORE SUTRO, Chairman, 280 BROADWAY. P. S. --Tickets may be obtained from any of the members of the Committee, or from D. MCLEAN SHAW, Treasurer, 150 Nassau Street. 9119[Enc in Ornman 3-25-01]Vega Baja, P.R. March 25/01. To Vice President Roosevelt Washington D.C. Dear Sir, I take the liberty of enclosing to you an article from the San Juan News. Please read it! and then urge the President to give notice immediately that on the first day of July he shall issue his proclamation under the authority vested in him by the Foraker Act that option that state all duties shall be declared off between the United States and Porto Rico. That will give the merchants time to get ready for the change; and secondly please urge the President to send that 2 million dollars down to P.R. at once as the Hollander Bill is now in operation. Col, I am a Republican - voted for Abraham Lincoln and every Republican President since, and have had much [*I have written this letter in haste in order to have it catch the next outbound steamer to New York WBH*] [*9120*]3/ pardon the liberty I have taken in this matter and regard it as confidential. Gov. Allen is mistaken! there is hunger and suffering in the island, and no circulating medicine. They never can pay their taxes unless that 2 million is sent down and put in circulation at once by public improvements, roads, school houses and public improvements. That money belongs to Porto Rico and Porto Rico is suffering for want of it; How long O, Lord! Now Colonel, you can enquire of Col. Gile in Worcester Mass. about me or my Congressman Amos L. Allen of Maine, Tom Read's successor. I see indications of changes already in the local elections in New England. Worcester gave democrats with a normal majority of 2,000. Down in Maine things are going badly. Mr. McKinley can make a coup d'etat if he chooses. And know Democracy higher than Gilroy's Kite. His policy so far has been exactly right! But not is the time to strike and these 4 years more of Roosevelt. I am his very Respectfully Yours Daniel B Hubbard Member of Mass. Bar & Ex-U. S. Consul to Germany2/ experience in politics and i can see that delays in these matters are dangerous. Dont allow the Repub. party to go to sleep and let the enemy sow tares in our ranch! They are just the critters to do it. And they are chuckling at the prospect of the approaching somnolence of the R. party. This work cant be done too promptly! I want to help elect you in 1904 to the Presidency. I am not asking any thing from any body. I am having a grand time down here teaching English in the public schools for $50 per month, and I am making a great success. I like it first class but I am getting a little worried about the aspect of things in the political sky. This island is poor, robbed for 400 years by Spain, disturbed by war, and swept by the hurricane, and now it is paying enormous salaries for officials, as much or more than the salary of a U.S. Senator--this little island! Just think of such salaries! The tide turn against us soon unless prompt action is taken. I hope you will 9121[shorthand notation]you merely need to exactly reverse the course of Grover Cleveland - He instead of courting the affections of the people, he alienated them, I think that he is now trying to get them back, but as I have said a great many times that any. & every man who will either sell himself or his country for any amount of money, no matter how much is a Fool of the Lowest Stamp, and can never regain his own self respect. It is far better to loose the respect of everybody else, than to loose our own. I for one have had as much misfortune as any one that I ever knew but I have never lost my own self respect for which I now feel very thankful. Now what we wish of you is this To get every Congressman to read this little Book. I do firmly believe that if we can get them all to read it that we can get just such legislation as the whole nation needs. you may think that such a condition would lead to extravagance, but extravagance can be regulated by law as well as anything else. Most Sincerely yours H.E. Hudson Lizzie K. Simons. Please answer Parson City March 25th 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U.S. My Dear Sir: You may probably think it a little strange, or chimerical that I, a humble individual should be so presumtuous as to address you at all. But as I belong to the class that are called agitators, therefore you and all others may wisely be very cautious about playing into my hands, but again, mine is the agitation of thought & as I seek no emolument except the self consciousness of endeavoring to elevate the condition of the masses, the Poor, the Needy, the sufferers, among mankind. As one man remarked in regard to myself the first time that he ever saw me that I was a person who had spent his life in solving problems. - .which was a just conclusion. My forte once was to solve mathematical Problems, but about four years ago a Social or Financial Problem presented itself to my mind - and that Problem was - not to bring anyone down either Ethically, Religiously, Socially or Financially, but to elevate the the Poor, the Weak, the low the humble & the Meek. [*9122*] In order to solve the Problem I was aware that I needed many instruments that I did not then possess, therefore I commenced with what I had or could get hence I commenced with the Pen or pencil and I soon had a large amount of manuscript- a portion of which I showed to an old man, and he remarked that if he had a Million Dollars, he would invest it all in Publishing and distributing that Book, provided he could get the People to read it. Another quite wealthy man, remarked in regard to reading books or papers, that he did not have time to even tear off the wrapper from his newspaper. Well without entering into a full detailed history of all my writings I discovered that in order to get even a synopsis of my ideas before the public I must condense. I found it far more difficult than to write the manuscript in the first place. Now in regard to my little Booklet, another problem or difficulty confronts me, and that is to get Congressmen to even Read it.- Regardless of Political proclivities. We wish for good Legislation. Just such Legislation as will benefit everybody. During the last Forty Years, we have had nine incumbents in the presidential chair. How many of them have been Real True Presidents! Since I have concluded to write to you I have learned through a private Source that you are a broadminded man & your remarks in regard to the present Governor of New York would give that impression To be an unbiased ruler where there are Two Ultra parties seems to be extremely doubtful, but I think or we think because there are many of us, that any and everyone who is placed by the Suffrages of the people the Presidential chair, or that is even Elected even for Governor that can fill that office satisfactorily even to himself is a lucky man. We would like to see just such a man Elected President of the United States. Are you that man? for if you are, Millions want you to be the President . We think and feel very certain, that if you can read and fully indorse this little Booklet, that you can be and we think that you will be our next President. Now we verily believe that you can by using your talents and influence get just that Legislation and by being the author of that Legislation that you will so gain the affections of the People that your Election will be sureHEADQUARTERS Labor Fair Committee April 10 to 20--Saengerbund Hall COMMITTEE W. A. Hall, Chairman E.E. Tanner, Vice Chairman C. F. Baker, Secretary, 197 Barr Street H.C. Holtje, Treasurer Gart Shober, Press Henry Rose M.C. Comincavish H.A. Rogers F. Schreve J. H. Logan* Miss Anna Motherwell* Miss Gertrude Webber* Miss Shaughnessy* Mrs. E.E. Tanner* Mrs. Dora Baer* Fort Wayne, Ind., March 25 1901 Dear sir commencing April 10 the trades and Labor council the central Labor organization of this city will give a Labor fair the purpose of which is to raise revenue for the coming Labor day knowing your favorable interest in the success of such undertaking we address you this letter and request that you send the committee some small article that can be disposed of at the fair we do not desire anything of great value but something that can be kept as a keep sake Respectfully your Mrs EE Tanner committee 225 Calhoun st or C.F. Baker 197 Barr st [shorthand notation] 9124Chippewa Tribe No. 51 Improved Order of Red Men Frank L. Waters, C. of R. Philadelphia, March 25th, 1901 2917 N. Park Ave. To Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States., Respected Sir:- You are respectfully notified that at a regular session of "the Chips Association" connected with "Chippewa Tribe, No. 51" Improved Order of Red Men, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held on March 20th, at its headquarters North-east Corner of Broad and Christian Streets, you was elected an Honorary member of the said Association. We would be pleased to have the honor of your company at our next meeting and banquet on April 3d, 1901. With kind greetings, Yours fraternally, Harry Thon, Sec'y [*some shorthand*] 9125[?] Broadway New York. March-25-1901. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I enclose you an article which is one of the results of the charming and enjoyable evening which we had last Saturday. This unjust, and as I look upon it, most cruel article, was published in the New Yorker Staats-Zeitung of this morning. Very truly yours, A.N. Briesen 9127 New York Mar 25 1901 M Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay L.I. We have to day sent by the Long Island Express to your address as above, a package containing the articles enumerated below which we trust will reach you safely and in season. Very truly yours, Tiffany & Co. Sil Watch Gold Pen Gold Pen & Holder Pr Gold Coin L. Buttons 9126 [*P.F.*] Lay, Colo. Mar. 25 - 1901 My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have your favor of 16th and it will give me much pleasure if you will select such pictures as you may wish from the set I am sending you from my printer in Denver - Mr. Post. Their are but two which have been used I think # 3 & # 17 as I have refused all offers so far, reserving them for book publication hoping in that way to realize the most from them. Messers. Doubleday, Page & Co. are about to issue their circular and have used the Leaping Lion - in miniature in their circular but that would not hurt it for your use. I did not know of the Boone & Crockett Club offer until some time after I met you. It was a better financial offer than the other firm but I could not accept it having taken up Doubledays plans. Mr. Grinnel wrote me that he would await 9128the outcome of Doubledays circularizing and if it failed he would probably take it up. Doubleday seems to have the right idea - their photogravure sample - to accompany the circular - being fine. I do hope they may make a success as I feel there must be some way that I shall be repaid for my long hard quest. By the way I had Mr. Post send you in February an enlarged Lion picture - 18 x 22 I think. Did you receive it? It was sent to Oyster Bay. I nearly forgot to say that Frank Leslies popular monthly is about to use Nos. 3. - 17 -18 & 28 Cougar in an article by me together with some other game pictures of mine. Now I trust that you will select such pictures as you may find suitable in the lot and use them Kindly advise me which you select so that I may send you the proper permit which the publisher would require. Sincerely Yours A.G. WallihanCapt. Jack.. The Poet Scout ..Crawford Author, and Entertainer Portland Or March 25 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Washington D. C. My dear Sir Permit me to call attention to the enclosed article, marked where it refers to "military order" and the injustice to our noble boys who might prefer to remain in Philippines and cannot on account of existing laws. Perhaps you have a voice in shaping the laws to benefit Americans instead of Foreigers. Your friend Capt Jack Crawford has returned from Alaska and is now at his own Home Ranch at San Marcial New Mexico but intends an Eastern trip in April or May Very respectfully yours AC Wendell Ex secy to Capt Jack Residence Detroit Mich 9129 [Business Card] Theo. Biedinger N.Y.P.O. "E." President, Protective League of Salt Water Fishermen New York 9130[For enc see 3-24-01][political cartoon] AFTER THE PLATT CONFERENCE AT THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL 5th Av HOTEL Branch Office 49 Broadway [man nailing sign to door] I HAVE MET THE GOVERNOR AND I AM HIS. T.C.P. Nails Boss 9131[political cartoon] ALL OVER. (COPYRIGHT,1901, BY W.R. HEARST) Ex-Boss's [Boss's] Office. [on door] Odell [walking out door] Boss [on crown] Power [on orb] Frank [name on parrot above seated elderly man] Never mind, Pop, you've got me! F. Opper [signature] "Farewell, a Long Farewell to All My Greatness!" The Republican Rough Riders The Rough Riders' Republican club of Bridgeport, the organization of which was perfected at a meeting held at Madison hall recently, starts with every promise of a brilliant future. Complimentary to Vice_President-elect Theodore Roosevelt, the club has adopted the crossed swords as the emblem of the order. President, Charles H. Morris; vice-presidents, Thomas Plummer, John S. Johnson, Henry Myer; secretary, Henry Brower; treasurer, Clarence Palmer; board of governors, Dr. James D. Bragg, Michael Shannon, William H. Brown, Louis W. Unholtz, Frank S. Squires, William Redding and Hugh McPhee. Bridgeport Standard Conn.I heartily commend your work and should like to see that "Lincoln Letter and Portrait" placed in every school-room and home in the land. It is a grand object lesson to Patriotism. Theodore Roosevelt ______________________________________________________ "Lincoln Letter and Portrait." Geo. S. Benson, Rooms H and I, 2d Floor, St. Paul Building, General Agent for the U.S. 354 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn N.Y Mch 26th 1901 *Personal. [*underlined] Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the U.S. Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Colonel: - The enclosed clipping is taken from the Brooklyn Standard Union of the 24th inst[?] and only confirms what I have known for some time, viz: that there is a clique of politicians already working to defeat your nomination for President of the U.S. in 1904. It does not require one to be a trained politician to see that Governor Odell is playing his cards very skillfully to secure his nomination, but you can easily back his game if you so desire as well as any other aspirants, You can have the credit of raising the funds necessary to erect a suitable monument to the memory of the "Prison Ship Martyrs." of placing the "Lincoln Letter & Portrait" in the hands of school teachers throughout the country and of the establishment of a great patriotic monthly that would at all times stand for American ideals. As a *true [*underlined] friend and admirer of yours who has no ax to grind or favors of a political character to ask, I once more appeal in the name of the present and oncoming generations for your help in carrying out the work I am engaged in. You can without incomoding 9134I heartily commend your work and should like to see that "Lincoln Letter and Portrait" placed in every school-room and home in the land. It is a grand object lesson to Patriotism Theodore Roosevelt ______________________________________________________ 2 "Lincoln Letter and Portrait." GEO. S. BENSON, Rooms H and I, 2d Floor, St. Paul Building, GENERAL AGENT FOR THE U. S. yourself enable me to carry forward to complete success this patriotic and philanthropic movement that has secured the most cordial endorsement of yourself and other eminent Americans, and by doing this, you will perform a deed that will eclipse the work being done by Mr Carnegie. We have made volumes of history in our strides toward National greatness: and yet comparitively little has been written or taught in our schools. I am positive that no living American would be more glad to see patriotic literature more widely circulated among our people and especially the young, than yourself. I know that you would be gratified to see me succeed in the work I have mapped out, I also know that you admire pluck in anyone, and I sincerely believe that if you knew the sacrifices I have made in my fight against long odds you would not hesitate one moment in coming to my aid. I do not ask you to finance the enterprise. I would like you to give me an order for 30,000 of the small engravings to be sent to Supt Skinner for teachers in our state and say in your letter that you would prepare the Salutatory for the magazine when I am ready to launch it this fall. The cost of the 30,000 would not exceed $250,00, and if you would do this they, as well as the balance of 320,000 for other State Supt's, would go forward with your compliments unless you forbade my having it printed on these. In concluding this already long letter I beg leave to say that such a communication [*9135*]I heartily commend your work and should like to see that "Lincoln Letter and Portrait" placed in every school-room and home in the land. It is a grand object lesson to Patriotism. Theodore Roosevelt ______________________________________________________ 2 "Lincoln Letter and Portrait." Geo. S. Benson, Rooms H and I, 2d Floor, St. Paul Building, General Agent for the U.S. from you would mean that the contemplated monument would be erected, the "Lincoln Letter and Portrait" placed in school teachers hands and the magazine launched January 1st 1902 with an advanced circulation of at least 100,000 copies. Do this and my word for it no earthly power can keep you from becoming President of the U.S. in 1904. Hoping that you will help me to accomplish all my wishes. I am with sentiments of high regard faithfully yours, Geo S. Benson 9136[shorthand notation]United States Senate, Marietta, Ga., Mch 26th 1901. [WASHINGTON, D. C.,] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Vice President: - A Committee of distinguished citizens of my own town whose names appear on the enclosed letter, have called upon me to extend to you a most cordial invitation to be present at our Chautauqua and address the citizens of Georgia upon any subject you may desire on the 4th day of July [*9137*]United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C. , 189 #2 I enclose their letter and join with them in extending to you a cordial invitation to visit our State. You will find a royal welcome in Georgia. Roswell is located near here and, as you know, was the home of some of your ancestors. I sincerely hope that you may be so situated as to accept this invitation and visit Georgia. I shall expect you to be my guest while here and I feel sure that [*9138*]United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C. , 190 #3 in no section of our common country would you find a more royal welcome than here. I only had a slight acquaintance with you before the adjournment of the Senate, but was highly pleased with the ease and grace with which you presided over the Senate during the short session after the 4th of M'ch. Let me urge you to come to Georgia on the the 4th of July and I assure you that twenty five thousand people [*9139*]United States Senate Washington, D.C. ,190 #4 will be here to greet you. With high personal regards Believe me Yours most cordially, A. S. Clay 9140[[shorthand]]Henry W. Darling Schenectady, N.Y. 26th March, 1901 The Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Vice President U.S., Washington, D.C. My dear Sir: Our townsman, the Rev. Joseph . Miller, is ,I understand, an applicant for position as Army Chaplain in the U.S. Army, and I would esteem it a special favor if you would endorse his application with a word of recommendation. As the pastor in charge of a mission of the First Presbyterian Church here for nearly a year, Mr. Miller has had an opportunity of displaying a remarkable influence over young men for good. He is a man in fine physical health, of a manly, generous disposition, rare common sense, and genuine piety; in short, he has the traits of character that fit him with little effort to win the soldiers' hearts, an is in every way worthy of an opportunity of embarking in the work to which he is willing to devote his life. I write of course from personal knowledge of the young man, based upon careful observation of his work since he left College. With every respect, I am, My dear sir, Your Obedit. Servant Henry W. DarlingRedding Shasta Co Cal. March 26.th 1901 The Vice President Kind Sir: I make this application through you. I would like the position as Treassuray agent on St George or St Pauls Island. I think I am entitled to a Gov position. I enlisted in New York in 1861 in the 36th inf and served my time (2 year) and in Feb 1864 enlisted in 21.st Penn Cav and was at Appotmox, when Lee surrendered. I was on the Seal islands from 1871 to 1877 in the employ of the Alaska Commercial Co of San Francisco, and later have traded for them at differant stations on the Alution Islands for the last few years I have 9142RIGHT PAGE: been living with my Brother on a ranch the climate does not agree with me I am sure "Sectrery Gage" wants expericened men on the Islands with a thorough knoledge of the fur seal and their habits. my age is sixty years, and as far as I can learn I am the oldest but one of the Alaska Pioners I taught the Gov. School on St. George in 1875-6- hoping you will do me the favour. I do not know any one east that I can refer you to but will refer you to the Reading Lodge of F. A. [strikethrough: A] Masons or to the U.S. Surveyor General. J. M. Gleans San Francisco. Very Respctfully George Edge. Redding. California 9143 LEFT PAGE: this 26th day of March the sun shining bright Theº- yoº- Peaches. almonds. and apricots out as large as a filbert nut. and wheat and ground crops generaly are looking well. I occasionaly see in the papers refering to Alaska as a farming country. I have tried grain and veg. my experience was that grain will grow [fast?] but not ripen. turnips and cabbage do well. Potatoes are watery and have not time to ripen before the frost comes. G.E. 9143[*7 PF*] Macon Post Office. OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER. MACON, BIBB CO., GA., March 26th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President, U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir: Your very cordial note of November 9th commending one of my short-stories - "His Defense" - has not been forgotten, nor has the generous courtesy which prompted it. There is a third volume I am anxious to place in your hands, and have ordered it sent to your Washington address. The title is "Sons and Fathers" I shall be much honored if you will use it, as you perhaps did the others, as an antidote. It was published originally in thirty installments, and no one ever guessed the conclusion after reading twenty nine. It was hurriedly written - within 30 days - and is defective in many small ways, but I am sure you will be pleased with the intricate plot and the quick action. I was in Washington during the Inauguration and saw you on the trains twice. It was [*9144*]Macon Post Office Office of the Postmaster Macon, Bibb Co., Ga., 190 My earnest desire to call and but I decided to await a more appropriate season when [?] that you were being entertained in a private house. Very Respectfully Henry Stillwell Edwards. 9145 [*[For enc see 3-26-01]*]Long I. City March 26 1901 Mr. Ther. Rosevelt, I thought I would drop you a few lines asking a favor of you. You are very well acquainted with my Father. You know Mr. Freund he supplied you with Huckle Berries at your home at Oyster Bay L Island My Father told me about you speaking to him in regards to his pension Mr Rosevelt if you would do a favor to me as my Father is not very well lately and my Mother 9146has the asthma very bad for the last 18 years. it is quite hard for them to get along. I help them as much as I can Mr Rosevelt could you in any way Increase My Father's Pension You would do a very great favor for my Fathers and Mothers sake and myself. Mr T. Rosevelt you [strikethrough: did] was not present at 47 Reg. Army. March 15th 1901 as we expected to see you [strikethrough: at] there. We where quite surprised to hear that you where not there. As I am a Member of The Long Counsil 725 Brooklyn, Royal Arcanum V.M.C. Yours Respectfully Fathers address Mr. Peter Freund Mr. John Freund 127 Elrorietle St. Plain River L.Is. City L. Island.Huntington Long Island March 26th/91 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Dear Madam Pardon the liberty I am taking in addressing you an entire stranger We have a new Chapter Order Eastern-Star here at Huntington and as your Husband will be a master mason before a great while thereby making you eligible to become a member of the O.E. S. will you grant us the [*9147*]honor and pleasure of confering the degree of the Order upon you this being the nearest Chapter to your place of residence. Trusting you will not think me rude and anxiously awaiting a reply I am Respectfully Mrs. S. E. [Grant?] Huntington L.I Worthy Matron of Jephthah Daughter Chapter 9148President's Room Institute of Social Economics Union Square, New York My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have tried to make the enclosed statement brief, because I know such men as Mr. Morgan are too busy to read anything long. I would not expect him to even read this were it not to be accompanied by a personal letter from you. I hope that you will take all the liberties you can and say the strongest thing in your strongest way. It means everything to the work, which is my life work, and I know he would be glad to help did he but realize as you do its real worth. This work is a matter of gradual growth of more than twenty years, during which time I have published four books: "Wealth and Progress"; "Principles of Social Economics;" trusts and the Public" and "Outlines of Social Economics and a fifth, "Outlines of Political Science," is now in the press. The last two are for use in high schools and Y.M.C.A. evening class and study club work. This is the sixteenth year of my lectures, and the tenth of the magazine. The fact that this work has grown up around my continuous efforts during these years accounts for its solid standing in the estimation of educators and public men as well as business men and laborers throughout the country. As a matter of fact the same kind of touch that we have with these industrial and political forces could not be suddenly created with any amount of money, it would take years even with millions to do it. As you know public usefulness can't be created in an hour, and we have reached the stage now where with a little means we can multiply the usefulness of the work any times. Moreover this non-collegiate field is the largest and most important field for practical work in popular education, and the one that most needs attention. Besides it is the one in which great results can be obtained in sane citizenship in a shorter time and with less money than in any other field of educational work. Indeed a million dollars properly expended here will produce more wholesome effects in five years than any ten millions spent in universities would produce in twenty-five years. The reason for this is that the field is ripe, citizens are now active and alert, they are intelligent but not informed; they will take hold of public questions in the wrong way if a more rational way is not presented. I trust you will see your way to say the strong word, which I feel certain in this case will be the effective word. In the matter of which we were talking, the subject has grown in my mind, and I want to suggest to you in a few days an outline for two or three discourses. The fact is, you are now in a position where you must make exceptionally good speeches. I don't mean good in the literary sense, I mean speeches containing real meat in public policy, speeches that show a long range as well as a short range view of states- manship; speeches that can afford to be printed in permanent form and re-read in ten years. The next twenty years in this country are going to see some critical stages in public opinion and national policy. Whether we shall have the statesmen equal to steering the forces off rocks and still lead them onwards, is the question. The men or man who shall do that must have the unqualified confidence of the nation as to integrity, patriotism and thorough interest in the welfare of the masses. He must be a constructive democrat without any touch of the demagogue. Very faithfully yours, George Gunton March 26th, 1901[shorthand notation][*PF*] State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. Lester H. Humphrey, 46th Dist. March 26th.1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- Your kind letter of the 20th was duly received. Mrs. Humphrey joins with me in thanking you for your kind invitation, but our plans for the future are so uncertain that it is impossible to say any more at this time. I shall certainly try to see you when I am in New York. Clouds seem to have spread over the political horizon since I wrote you last. I feel that I know your opinion of the controversy, and I imagine that you know mine. It is, of course, hard to tell, "what the harvest will be," but we will trust that wise councils calculated to promote harmony in the party may prevail, and that whatever happens we may not fall back to the conditions which existed here when you became Governor, with the Payns, Quiggs, and the Gibbs in the saddle, or immediately "surrounding the throne." Very sincerely yours, L.H. Humphrey 9150Standard Fire Escape and Manufacturing Company Manufacturers of Kirker-Bender Fire Escape Room 307, Massachusetts Building, 60 State Street R. M. Ingalls, President George W. Brown, Secretary George F. Williams, Treasurer Boston, Mass., March 26th, 1901. 1900 SAVES LIFE Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- If I tell you that I am brother of the late Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas, you gave me a very cordial reception in May 1900, so I feel more free to write to you. I have a son who is in the Railway Mail Service, running from Louisville Ky. to St. Louis, Mo. He was for five years Superintendent of Mails at Louisville. He has been a faithful and efficient servant of the public, doing very laborious work for many years.- He has an application in the office of the Hon. Fourth Assistant Post Master General to be transferred from the Railway Mail Service to that of that of Post Office Inspector,- and it is to secure this transfer that I write for your good offices. This change means to him a great deal in the way of giving him a better chance in looking out for a wife and children and for personal comfort.- It would seem after so long a period of unremitting toil, he would have richly earned this for which he asks. I hope you will give this your kind attention and so add to the warm regard which my wife and daughters feel for you, as well as myself. We hope your life and health may be spared and believe you have before you, all the honor that the American people can bestow. Very Truly Yours, R. M. Ingalls P. S. The name of my son is Theodore Ingalls. [*shorthand*] [*9151*]Bell Telephone No. 295. Dauphin and Lawrence Sts. Office of The Mobile Weekly Press A. N. Johnson, Editor Rev. A. F. Owens, D. D., Associate Editor. Published Every Saturday Morning. Subscription $1.50 Per Year. ...Job Printing Of All Kinds Neatly Done... Mobile, Ala., Mch. 26th 1901 Col. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir:- The Colored Boys down in Alabama voted for you for Vice President, as I told you they would at the Philad'ia. Convention, and it was not our fauly that they were not counted as cast. They have had since great reason for rejoicing in voting for a hero whose house was not too good to shelter a *worthy [*underlined] negro. As President you would do no less, and it is our wish that health and prosperity shall be yours until we shall be the 1st to lead off in our next National Convention to promote you to the Higher Position which we think you preeminently the man to fill. Yours Very Truly, A.N. Johnson Member of St. Louis & Philada National Convention. 9152[*PF*] Horatio C. King, COUNSELOR AT LAW, Germana Savings Bank Building, 375 Fulton Street, Telephone No.--1513 Brooklyn. Brooklyn Borough, N.Y. City, March 26th 1901 My dear Col.: I have your preliminary veto - but I shall avail myself of the opportunity for a hearing. I am glad, for obvious reasons that you didn't designate April First. Yours sincerely Horatio C. King Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. 9153[shorthand notation] Sergt. H.P. Les Troop. F. 14th Cavalry Leavenworth Kansas 3-26-01 Your Excellency I have the honor to inform you of my enlistment into the service once again. As you can see I have gained Sergts. stripes & will do my best to do my duty as it should be done. We have the material here for a good Regiment. Our Lieut. Col. is a good Officer & is certainly a Cavalryman of the first water. My Troop Commander is 91542nd Lieut. A. Keyes & well up in his Troop movements. Thanking you once again for your kind advice. I will conclude with Best Wishes for your health And Remain Your Obedient Servant Herbert P. Les N.B. I left the Auditorium Annex to Enlist. 55JAMES H. MC GRAW, PRESIDENT. O. S. MARDEN, VICE PRESIDENT. EDWARD E. HIGGINS, TREASURER. GEORGE R. WARDEN, SECRETARY. Success McGraw-Marden Company, Publishers. University Building, Washington Square, New York City, EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT, ORISON S. MARDEN, EDITOR. March, 26, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Dear Sir: ---- Success is very anxious to secure from you a short article or an interview to appear in the June number. In this issue we will publish a sketch of your life, recognizing your excellent career and your great usefulness to the republic. To go with this sketch, we would like you to say something to our large family of readers, many of whom are young men. Some words of an inspiring nature from you, we feel assured, would be of inestimable value to them. We would ask you to select any subject that is agreeable to you, and write about 2000 words. Will you kindly correspond with me, and let me know if you will write the article, or if I may call on you for an interview at any time that is convenient for you. I am authorized to say that whatever your fee may be for the article or interview, it will be forwarded on receipt of copy. With best wishes for your continued prosperity, Iremain, Yours very respectfully, Robert MacKay. Editorial staff "Success." [*9156*]Supreme Court of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico. CHIEF JUSTICE, WILLIAM J. MILLS. ASSOCIATE JUSTICES. JOHN R. McFIE. FRANK W. PARKER. J. W. CRUMPACKER. DANIEL H. McMILLAN. March 26, 1901. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Etc., Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- In January last I wrote the Honorable Secretary of War in behalf of Ralph E. McFie, of Manila, P. I., asking that he be commissioned as a First Lieutenant under the new army bill, which since that time has become a law. I have no doubt you will recollect young McFie, as he was in your regiment in the Cuban War, being a member of Troop E. Indeed, I note in one of your letters, dated Jan. 24, 1900, that you spoke of him as one of the best soldiers before Santiago, that he proved himself gallant, capable, alert, thorough, and energetic, and that you selected him for detached duty in charge of a squad because of the way he was able to take responsibility. Young McFie is 24 years old, is college bred, speaks, reads and writes Spanish, and is a thoroughly up and up man. I know the interest that you take in all of your old boys that possess the qualities of heart and mind that commended them to your consideration. If there is anything you can say or do in behalf of young McFie, I know that it will be appreciated by a large contingent in this Territory. His father is one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, and a man of high character in the counsels and affairs of the Territory. With the highest consideration, I remain, Yours very truly, Dan H. McMillan [*9157*][shorthand notation]Department of Justice Supreme Court of New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico (copy) March 26,1901 The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President, Etc., Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- In January last I wrote the Honorable Secretary of War in behalf of Ralph E. McFie, of Manila, P.I., asking that he be commissioned as a First Lieutenant under the new army bill, which since that time became law. I have no doubt you will recollect young McFie, as he was in your regiment in the Cuban War, being a member of Troop E. Indeed, I note in one of your letters, dated Jan. 24, 1900, that you spoke of him as one of the best soldiers before Santiago, that he proved himself gallant, capable, alert, thorough, and energetic, and that you selected him for detached duty in charge of a squad because of the way he was able to take responsibility. Young McFie is 24 years old, is college bred, speaks, reads and writes Spanish, and is a thoroughly up and up man. I know the interest that you take in all of your old boys that possess the qualities of heart and mind that commended them to your consideration. If there is anything you can say or do in behalf of young McFie, I know that it will be appreciated by a large contingent in this Territory. His father is one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, and a man of high character in the counsels and affairs of the Territory. With highest consideration, I remain, Yours very truly, Dan H. McMillan PF 1168 Delaware Avenue Buffalo New York March 26th - 1901 My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I believe a representative of the committee which has in charge the ceremonies of May 20th is to confer with you this week and will advise you about the speech. If you should wish any information that I can furnish do not hesitate to call upon me. The 20th falling on a Monday necessitates that you should leave either Saturday or Sunday morning. I suggest 9159 [*shorthand*]as the best that you leave on Saturday morning taking the Empire State Express which arrives here about five o'clock in the afternoon or the Last Mail which arrives at twenty minutes past seven - The Empire State is the fastest and easiest train. That will give you a quiet Sunday preparatory to the day's work, and save a journey on Sunday. We are well forward with our work and everything will be complete and in order when you arrive. You will, I think, be surprised at the dimensions and beauty of the Exposition. The extensive participation of the South and Central American Republics is particularly gratifying. I rejoice that I am to have the pleasure of showing it to you and Mrs Roosevelt and we are very glad that your daughter accompanies you. With my regards, believe me are among yours, John G. Milburn [*9160*]The Vice President's Chamber WASHINGTON, D.C. Oyster Bay, N.Y. March 26th, 1901. Hon. Boies Penrose, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator:-- Referring to the attached, do you want me to send that photo? Of course I shall if you desire it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Yes B.P. [Boies Penrose] 9161 President's Room Institute of Social Economics Union Square, New York March 26th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Under separate cover I take pleasure in sending you one copy each of Professor Gunton's lectures on the "Peril of Popular Government," and "Shall the People Nominate, and How?" with our compliments. Yours very respectfully, Hayes Robbins [*9162*][3-26-01] (Copy.) THE VICE PRESIDENT'S CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, D.C. Oyster Bay, N.Y., March 26, 1901. Mr. Orlando G. Palmer, Alva, Okla. Ter. My dear Mr. Palmer:-- I have your letter of the 18th inst. and took real pleasure in filing Lt. Love's letter with your papers, with an endorsement from me calling special attention to it, saying that Lt. Love is peculiarly well qualified to speak of your capacity. I only hope that what I have said may be of some assistance. Faithfully yours. (Signed:) Theodore Roosevelt. 9162[Enc in Palmer 5-29-01]Treasury Department OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISING ARCHITECT Washington, March 26th, 1901. The Honorable The Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of the 25th relative to Messrs. Heins & La Farge, being asked as one of the Competitors on the New Building, for the Agricultural Department, I have the honor to advis you that I will very gladly select that firm as one of the Competing firms and that I have so told Mr. Heins, who called on me this morning. I have known both of the Gentlemen connected with that firm for a number of years and will feel perfectly safe should the work fall into their hands. I am very happy to do this for you and should any further occasion arise I beg that you will advise me and I will endeavor to carry out your wishes as far as possible. Yours respectfully, James Knox Taylor Supervising Architect 9164[shorthand notation]Prices subject to change without Notice R. C. Travers, Pres't A.F. Travers, VicePres't V. P. Travers, Treas. TRAVERS BROTHERS CO Twines, Sash Cords Hammocks, Manilla & Sisal Rope Binder Twine, Lath Yarn Sea Island Twine &C 107 Duane St., 16 Thomas St. Rope Twine & Hammock Factory, Warehouse 107 Duane St., Office 16 Thomas St. New York Mar. 26th, 1901 Orders will be entered subject to the following Conditions: Strikes of operatives or any unavoidable cause will relieve us from prompt fulfillment of contracts. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir- Yours recd and noted the Collector informs us the name of the Consul at Liverpool is James Boyle. Any favor you can do Col. Morgan will be highly appreciated. Yours Frank C. Travers [*9165*][*[For enc see 3-26-01]*] 209 Broadway New York March 26th, 1901. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, In connection with the article in the German paper, of which I sent you a clipping yesterday, I now send you an editorial in the New York Sun of this date, which has pleased me very much and which I am sure will give you pleasure likewise. Pardon me for reminding you of the fact that you promised to be my guest some time this spring--- in other words, that you are to take tea with us at No. 1 East 47th Street. When you come, we will have absolutely no other guest, but we want you and want you before the first of May, because then we move into the precincts of Fort Wadsworth Staten Isl., and may not be able then, in the presence of the cannon and other implements of war, to be as peaceful hosts as we expect to be in the city, so, when you know when you can spend an evening in New York City, do please give us the exquisite pleasure of having you with us. I remain, Mr. Roosevelt, Your old friend, A. Von Briesen [*[Von Briesen]*] [*9166*]Milan, Wash. 3-26-1901 Hon. Colonel Roosevelt, Oyster Bay .L I. Kind Friend, I take the liberty to write to you in regard to a matter which is hampering us very much. We began to build a church here in Milan but have been unable to raise enough money to complete it, and as a last resort we are asking a few whom one thing will help for a small donation of one dollar and I feel assured that you will assist us in this matter by donating one dollar which will be highly appreciated by this community - Very sincerely, Wm. Wegner. Reference - J. F. Congleton (Postmaster) and Director of Church. We wrote to you some time ago when you were in Col. and were advised to write again after inauguration - Free Union Church 9168Advisory Board C.C.Cuyler The Outing Publishing Company Casper Whitney W.B. Thomas 239 Fifth Avenue President and Editor S. B. Bertron Robert Bacon S. F. Houston Vice- President D. M. Goodrich Fletcher Harper Walter Camp Secretary and Treasurer T. D. M. Cardeza Dictated New York March 26, 1901. My dear Colonel, When the 203rd N.Y. Volunteers were being organized, you were kind enough to indorse P.S Golderman's application for second lieutenancy. His service in the 203rd was sufficiently good to earn him a first lieutenancy commission in the 26th U.S. Volunteers when they were organized in July, 1899. He went with his regiment to the Philippines and has been there ever since, his service being generally on the island of Panay. During his Philippine service, he has acted as topographical engineer on the staff of General Hughes until last July when he was given command of his company at Santa Barbara on the Island. The 26th is on its way home now to be mustered out, and Golderman wishes to stay in the service. As you originally indorsed his application, I feel that perhaps you will be interested in knowing that his career has been a commendable one, and this may prompt you to indorse his desire to remain in the service and his application to that end which is on file now in the Adjutant General's office. This is a good deal of writing to say so little, but I wanted to put you in possession of all the facts. Faithfully yours, Casper Whitney Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C.[[shorthand]]The Colored American Magazine. AN ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY. Devoted to the Literature, Science, Art, Religion, Facts, Fiction, and Tradition of the Negro Race. $1.50 a Year. 15 Cents a Copy. PUBLISHED BY THE COLORED CO-OPERATIVE PUBLISHING CO. 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. REPRESENTED BY ERNEST L. WILLIAMS 229 East 75th St., New York. NOTARY PUBLIC, NEW YORK CO. New York, March 26th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: In this mail, under separate cover, I am sending you a copy of the Colored American Magazine, and, on page 276, mention is made of my appointment, by you, as Notary Public. I am a young man, 29 years old, and for ten years have been unable to walk. Though physically hampered, I have not lost hope of attaining honorable success in life. My general health is good, and it is my great ambition to be constantly engaged in some useful work. During the next four years, should you learn of any Government office, in the city of New York, the duties of which can be performed by one of my limited ability and physical powers, will you kindly bring my application to the notice of the President? Situated as I am, you will, I am sure, pardon me for employing so unusual [*9170*]The Colored American Magazine. AN ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY. Devoted to the literature, Science, Art, Religion, Facts, Fiction, and Tradition of the Negro Race. $1.50 a Year. 15 Cents a Copy. PUBLISHED BY THE COLORED CO-OPERATIVE PUBLISHING CO. 8 Park Square, Boston, Mass. REPRESENTED BY ERNEST L. WILLIAMS 229 East 78th St., New York. Notary Public, New York Co. New York,_______________190 2 a method of making an application. My motives, however, are honorable, and I am determined not to allow any discouraging circumstances to destroy my hope of attaining success. As regards my character, I can give the most satisfactory references from Ministers, Lawyers, Doctors &c. Hon Geo. H. White, of North Carolina, until the 4th inst, a member of the House of Representatives, is a native of my home and was, for a number of years, my School teacher. Thanking you for your kindness in appointing me a Notary Public, and begging to be remembered again at some future time, I am Sincerely yours Ernest L. Williams 9171 [*JUST A QUESTION. When we think of all the beauties, Pious, proud and fain in all*]The Colored American Magazine An Illustrated Monthly Devoted to the Literature, Science, Art Religion, Facts, Fiction, and Tradition of the Negro Race. $1.50 a Year. 15 Cents a Copy Published by The Colored Co-operative Publishing Co. 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. Represented by Ernest L. Williams, 229 East 75th St., New York Notary Publics New York Oo. New York____________________190 a method of making an application. My motives, however, are honorable, and I am determined not to allow any discouraging circumstances to destroy my hope of attaining success. As regards my character, I can give the most satisfactory references from Ministers, Lawyers, Doctors [?] Hon Geo. H. White, of North Carolina until the 4th inst, a member of the House of Representatives,, is a native of my home and was, for a number of years, my school teacher. Thanking you for your kindness in appointing me a Notary Public and begging to be remembered again at some future time, I am Sincerely yours Ernest L. Williams Mr .Platt might have known that he could not tie down and brand two of us in such quick succession----T. Roosevelt (Oyster Bay, N.Y.[*"Is Cuba to Be Free?"*] The Macon Telegraph: Tuesday Morning, March 26, 1901 To the Editor of the Telegraph: Will you kindly permit me to present through the medium of your paper, a review of some important and interesting political history in the United States, with regard to Cuba? My review has been prompted by two recent editorial articles in Atlanta papers. One is in the Journal of February 7 under the interrogative caption, "Is Cuba to Be Free?" The other is in the Daily News of February 28, under the caption, "The Cuban Conspiracy." In those articles the editors undertake to discuss the status of affairs on one hand in Cuba on the line that Cuba is, and of right ought to be, a free and independent sovereignty, on the order or style of a democratic republic. On the other hand or line they insinuate or asseverate that their own government, in the United States, is administered and conducted with duplicity, and with the practice of fraud and oppression in a manner contrary to law and liberty. They attempt or pretend to show or assert that President McKinley and the Republican party are holding on to Cuba without good cause, and that the president and his party counsellors are endeavoring to direct affairs to the end or result that the United States government shall hold and control Cuba. The Journal and the Daily News are of the class of papers known as Democratic papers. Of course they feel obliged to keep in party lines and favor by running in opposite or contrary lines from any doctrine or policy that is commonly considered as the policy of the Republican party, regardless of previous conditions or future consequences. It seems that these Democratic editors are either oblivious or indifferent to the history and creed or policy of their own party. There is an idea amongst the editors that independence for Cuba must necessarily be a separate government in Cuba, apart from the United States, an independent little sovereignty of Cuba. The people about here have an idea that such separate sovereignty must necessarily be the logical consequence or result of the war with Spain. There seems to be a prevalent idea amongst our Democratic citizens that the sovereignty or independence of Cuba must be allowed and so recognized by the president in the present administration of the government of the United States. There seems to be an idea that if the president, as a Republican, in his present administration, shall take or pursue any other course or policy towards Cuba, that it must be opposed to the doctrines and policy of good Democracy, and must be denounced as the policy of imperialism in the government, or in the administration of government in the United States. I say that such a line of thought seems to be current amongst the people about here, and they seem to think that any policy of holding Cuba to the United States is a policy of the Republican party only, and that the Republican party is making towards imperial destiny, and it seems that they think it is the special duty of every Democrat to denounce the Republican party and the president. It seems to be not generally known that the acquisition of Cuba by the United States has long been the particular policy or pet principle of the Democratic party on the subject of Cuba. Of course it is well known that the Democratic party and the old Whig party were the only political parties in control of the government of the United States for fifty years before the civil war. It is true that Thomas Jefferson and some of his successors as presidents were called and known as of the Republican party, but they were also the "Democratic party." As far back as 1848 there was discussion of the question of acquiring Cuba for the territory of the United States. President Polk, a Democrat, of the Southern state of Tennessee, was in favor of the idea of the island of Cuba being bought or taken from Spain, and to be annexed to and owned and controlled by the United States. When the celebrated "coup [d'état]" of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte was made in 1848, in France, and that kingdom was declared to be a republic, the matter of Cuba being set free from the tyrannous rule of Spain by being annexed to the republic of the United States, was a subject of common discussion, and was openly advocated in the United States. Then it was that President Polk proposed to buy the Island of Cuba and offered Spain one million dollars for the island. The government of Spain refused this offer, and then the spirit of discontent and discord with the government of Spain began to be more openly manifested by the inhabitants of Cuba. The discontent in Cuba, and the spirit of American freedom in the United States, caused a scheme of invasion of Cuba to be set on foot, and an unauthorized military expedition was about to start from the United States. This unauthorized scheme caused President Fillmore to issue his proclamation to stop the motion of any such scheme on the part of filibusterers, "warning all persons who shall connect themselves with any such enterprise or expedition in violation of our laws and national obligations, that they will thereby subject themselves to the heavy penalties pronounced against such offenses, and will forfeit their claim to the protection of this government, or any interference in their behalf, no matter to what extremities they may be reduced in consequence of their illegal conduct." This proclamation was issued on the 25th of April, 1851. It is evident from this, that there was a considerable agitation and excitement in that time about the freedom of Cuba, and it is evident that the American people were very much interested. It is evident that the people then, in that period of democratic rule, thought the annexation of Cuba to the United States was the proper way to give freedom and independence to the inhabitants of Cuba. Several years late, in the next Democratic administration, under President Franklin Pierce, the matter of Cuba was a general subject of discussion. It was the main political topic of the times. President Pierce was an ardent advocate of annexation of Cuba to the United States. It was his idea to purchase the island, if Spain could be induced to sell for any fair and reasonable sum, but if Spain would not sell, then the policy was to take the island, by force or conquest, from the government of Spain, and place it under the government of the United States. It was in just such condition of affairs, under the direction of President Pierce, that his secretary of state, Hon. William L. Marcy, corresponded with our government foreign ministers or ambassadors at London, Paris and Madrid with regard to the matter of Cuba. The ambassadors then were James Buchanan at London, J.Y. Mason at Paris and Pierre Soule at Madrid. These distinguished Democratic ministers of the government of the United States met in conference, first at Ostend, in Belgium, and later at Aix-la-Chappelle, in Prussia, and they formulated that famous document called and known now in history as the "Ostend Manifesto," wherein they counselled the purchase of Cuba, or the forcible wresting of it from Spain. Permit me to present a few paragraphs in quotation from that document, as follows: "We have arrived at the conclusion, and are thoroughly convinced, that an immediate and earnest effort ought to be made by the government of the United States to purchase Cuba from Spain at any price for which it can be obtained, not exceeding the sum of $-------." "We proceed to state some of the reasons which have brought us to this conclusion, and, for the sake of clearness, we shall specify them under two distinct heads: "The natural and main outlet to the products of this entire population, the highway of their direct intercourse with the Atlantic and Pacific states, can never be secured, but must ever be endangered whilst Cuba is a dependency of a distant power, in whose possession it has proved to be a source of constant annoyance and embarrassment to their interests. "Indeed, the Union can never enjoy repose, nor possess reliable security, as long as Cuba is not embraced within its boundaries. "Its immediate acquisition by our government is of paramount importance, and we cannot doubt but that it is a consummation devoutly wished for by its inhabitants. The intercourse which its proximity to our coasts begets and encourages between them and the citizens of the United States has, in the progress of time, so united their interests and blended their fortunes that they now look upon each as if they were one people and had but one destiny. "Considerations exist which render delay in the acquisition of this island exceedingly dangerous to the United States. The system of immigration and labor lately organized within its limits, and the tyranny and oppression which characterize its immediate rulers, threaten an insurrection at every moment, which may result in direful consequences to the American people. "Cuba has thus become to us an unceasing danger, and a permanent cause of anxiety and alarm." This was the condition of affairs in 1854. I suggest that the "Ostend Manifesto" may be a good document for publication now. Can you not afford to print it for your readers? It is important as an item of political history, and as the good, old-time Democratic doctrine of expansion, by purchase or conquest, for the benefit of the United States, under the old signs, "In hoc signo vinces" -- "E Pluribus Unum." It is well known that Mr. James Buchanan, who was the ambassador to England under President Pierce, succeeded Mr. Pierce in the office of president. Of course then we may know what was the disposition of President Buchanan towards the island of Cuba. During his administration the subject of acquiring Cuba for the United States was constantly discussed, and in 1858 a proposition was made in the senate of the United States to purchase Cuba from Spain for $30,000,000, but about that time the matter of Kansas and the Lecompton constitution on the slavery question and old John Brown's marauding abolition adventures became the leading topics, and nothing more was then done about the purchase of Cuba. Passing on then to the closing of the administration, let us see what was the standing of the Democratic party when party platforms were adopted in 1860. The platform of that portion of the Democratic party which nominated Stephen A. Douglas for president and Herschel V. Johnson for vice-president adopted as the Democratic platform at Baltimore June 22, 1860, contained certain "planks," as follows: "Resolved. That we, the Democracy of the Union, in convention assembled, hereby declare our affirmance of the resolutions unanimously adopted, and declared as a platform of principles by the Democratic convention at Cincinnati, in the year 1856, believing that Democratic principles are [unchangeable] in their nature, when applied to the same subject matters, and we recommend as the only further resolutions the following: (First, is on the subject of protection of citizens of the United States.) (Second, advocating the construction of a railway to the Pacific coast, pledging government aid to insure its construction at earliest practicable period) and "Resolved. That the Democratic party is in favor of the acquisition of the island of Cuba, on such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves, and just to Spain." Such was the declaration of the Douglas-Johnson division or wing of the Democratic party. Now let us examine the platform of the other division or portion of the Democratic party, reported by a majority of the committee on resolutions at Charleston and adopted at Baltimore on the [23rd] of June, 1860, by that portion of the Democratic party which nominated John C. Breckenridge of Kentucky for president and Joseph Lane of Oregon for vice-president. They declare as follows: "Resolved. That the platform adopted by the Democratic party at Cincinnati be affirmed, with the following explanatory resolutions (omit here the first, second and third): "Resolved. That the Democratic party is in favor of the acquisition of the island of Cuba on such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and just to Spain, at the earliest practicable moment." So it appears that, however divided and far apart they may have been on other subjects in 1860, when the Democratic party was disrupted and went to pieces, they were at least agreed and in unison on the subject of the acquisition of Cuba by the United States. When the Democratic party came in control of the government again, in 1885, I believe that the acquisition of Cuba was advocated by President Cleveland and his party, and so likewise in his second administration. In 1896 the platforms of the Republican party, Democratic party and the People's party each contained a resolution or "plank" of sympathy for the Cubans. The evident purpose of such "planks" in all their platforms was to "curry favor" of voters in the United States, on the pretense of the idea of freedom or independence of Cuba, consistent with the shibboleth of liberty for the people of every highland and little island. Having so far recited the history of the Democratic party on the subject of acquiring and annexing the island of Cuba to the United States, let me inquire on what pretext or principle can the Democratic party now change its policy or principle on the subject of annexing Cuba to the United States? Why not advocate it and urge it now? Is it not a little picayunish and puerile to object to it now, simply because President McKinley and SenatorHanna hesitate about turning Cuba loose? The separate independence of CUba is only a visionary idea of the crowd who are now decrying the pres- ident and the Republican party, and crying and halloing about "imperial- ism." Cuba cannot be independent. Its own conditions internally, and its environments on every side externally, are such as to preclude and prevent its own positive and perfect independ- ence. Its own geographical and com- mercial positions make it necessary to depend on the United States. Its nat- ural situation places it with the United States for every important material in- terest, for its development and good government. I, for one am in favor now of declaring that the island of Cuba shall belong to, and become an- nexed to the United States. The idea that a little hump of land on our southern coast can be set up as a dis- tinct and independent government is simply nonsense, as it seems to me. The simple statement seems to sug- gest the idea that the United States government is not a government of lib- erty and freedom. Of course it is use- less and frivolous to discuss the mat- ter in any such view. To allow a new independant and irresponsible govern- ment to be established on the island of Cuba now, as it seems to me, would be a direct contravention of the Monroe doctrine, of which the Republican and Democratic parties declared to be in favor of 1896. Cuba was a colony of Spain. Its people are Spanish for the most part, and to allow them, or to assist them, to establish a distinct gov- ernment with their own Spanish ideas of government, would simply contra- dict and nullify the Monroe doctrine. I would urge the President not to turn loose our legal and proper hold on Cuba on a false and foolish sentiment and the many mawkish utterances about the liberty and independence of people who may happen to be the in- habitants of Cuba and other islands of the seas. I am in favor of declaring now that Cuba shall be annexed to, and be considered as a part of, the United States. As was stated in the Ostend manifesto, "it must be clear to every reflecting mind that, from the peculiarity of its geographical position and the considerations attendant on it. Cuba is necessary to the North American republic as any of its pres- ent membere, and that it belongs nat- urally to that great family of states of which the Union is the providen- tial nurarry. From its locality it com- mands the mouth of the Mississippi and the immense and annually increas- ing trade which must seek this avenue to the ocean. Let our people consider the true ben- efits and advantages of our own coun- try and of our own government. Let the stop so much vaporing and blow- hard buncombe about separate inde- pendence and freedom. Let us adopt Cuba into the government of the United States, and go on in our way rejoicing in our free repulican gov- ernment, and so let CUba be free. Very truly yours, ROBERT L. RODGERS. Atlanta, Ga., March 26, 1901. AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION. In pursuance of its policy of giving a fair hearing to a free discussion of public questions (without necessarily indorsing the views of others expressed in these columns). The Telegraph give space denied him by Atlanta papers to Mr. Robert L. Rogers to discuss from his point of view of the Cuban ques- tion. Whatever may be the individua views on this subject of the reader he will find some interesting facts of his- tory cited. It is really a curious thing that on this, as well as on the question of "hard money," the dominant political parties have exchanged positions. There is no use in denying the facts of history, or of trying to hide them away from the people. 9173Prescott. A. T. Mar 22nd 1901 To Col Theo Roosevelt Vice President U.S.A. Dear Col. I write you in behalf of our Sec. of Territory Mr Chas Akers Col he is to us, what you are to the American people, risen by his own individual efforts and integrity to a high place in [*9174*]the hearts of nearly every "Arizonian" His official career has been without a paralell in in courtesy to those seeking information from his Executive Bureau. I also am personally acquainted with his would be displacer in office. Mr. S. T. Stoddard & While Mr Stoddard & Mr Akers are both Republicans, Mr S. has by political discensions' done [*9175*]more towards keeping Arizona "democratic" & a Territory than the whole democratic party. Col. these are not my sentiments alone, but belong not only to the upper classes, but to the "miners" who are greatly in the majority here. Mr. Stoddard is too willing to sacrifice party interests for things personal to be allowed to hold such an office as Sec. of Territory. Trusting Col. that you may feel able to throw your valuable influence [*9176*]to the favour of Mr. C. H. Chur for Sec. of Territory & I can assure you that I speak & write with not only our comrade but the working men of Yavapai Co. Yours Obediently, H. P. Bardshar. 9177[shorthand notation]S. BERNHEIMER & SONS, MERCHANTS AND COTTON FACTORS. ESTABLISHED 1847. Port Gibson, Miss. Mar, 22, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- We take the liberty to trespass upon your time and patience for a few moments to put before you a cause, which, in our opinion, is worthy of your kind attention and thoughtful consideration; teaching, as it does, an educational enterprise in which our entire community is intensely interested. In fact, if successful in our endeavors, this entire section of the country will enjoy the brilliant results which must necessarily acerue therefrom. Furthermore, we feel safe in saying that in the course in a very few years the great Commonwealth of Mississippi will feel justly proud of that institution, namely the Chamberlain-Hunt Academy, (for boys), which is now in its very infancy, and for this educational institution we are now pleading. We beg to enclose a circular letter from President Spencer and Secretary Drake which is self-explanatory, showing a cut of the beautiful buildings just about being completed, $50,000 having been generously donated by Mr. J. J. McComb, of Dobbs Ferry, New York, towards their erection; and in keeping with this grandeur, $60,000 are required to increase the endowment fund of $40,000 to $100,000, the interest from which will be used to equip and maintain the institution. Every denomination of our entire community has shown its zeal and interest in undertaking this work, their appreciation of its growing demands and their strong desire to perpetuate it. [*9178*]S. BERNHEIMER & SONS, MERCHANTS AND COTTON FACTORS. ESTABLISHED 1847. Port Gibson, Miss. Knowing the importance of exhibiting to the country at large that we at home have done all we could before applying to the generosity and liberality of the sections, we would say in behalf of our own community, that there has been raised about $12,000 more towards this additional endowment. We now feel the necessity of asking assistance from our friends. from the friends of education, and the noble hearted, high-minded, liberal-spirited hometown citizens, and we feel that we are appealing to men of that class when we ask you for a liberal donation to Chamberlain-Hunt Academy, to be paid some time in the spring, or when needed. Asking your kind consideration of the foregoing, and with thanks in advance for your anticipated assistance, with the assurance that whatever amount you may conclude to donate will be most judiciously invested, so beg to remain, Very respectfully yours, S. Bernheimer & Sons, Jacob Bernheimer [*9179*][*[For enc see 3-22-01]*]General Electric Company Principal Office Schenectady, N.Y. PERSONAL Schenectady, N.Y. March 27th1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, U.S. Washington, D.C. My dear Colonel:- I am sending you, under this cover, a letter written by Mr. H. W. Darling, Treasurer of the General Electric Co. Mr. Darling tells me it is in regard to the appointment of a young man he is interested in to the position of Chaplain. I do not know the man in question personally, but I am sure that any recommendation Mr. Darling might make can be relied upon in every way. Respectfully, Jas. M. Andrews Enclosure [*9180*]Martinez Ga. March. 27. 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt V.P. Hon & Dear Sir: On March the fourth while you were taking the oath of office, a wee baby boy came to our home On account of the day, the hour, & our admiration for the man who was being sworn into office we have taken the liberty of naming him for the hero of San Juan and earnestly pray that he may grow up with something of your noble spirit in him. Very Respectfully-- Mrs. Charley Baston. 9181Harper and Brothers, Publishers New York and London All Communications must be addressed to the Firm and not to Individuals Franklin Square, New York March 27th, 1901 My dear Col. Roosevelt:- Thank you for your note of March 25th. It was wholly with a design of seeing and hearing you that I attended the dinner of the LEGAL AID SOCIETY on Saturday night, and I was more than gratified at the few words which you whispered into my ear on departing, to say nothing of the pleasure with which I listened to your short address. It will give me great pleasure to accept your invitation to go out to Oyster Bay sometime shortly. If you will let me know upon what date after next Monday, excluding always Wednesdays and Saturdays, it will be convenient for you to have me, I will arrange my plans accordingly. Faithfully yours, W. K. Baugh Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*9182*]I bring back letters from Gen Seaman which I wish to show you and also a message to you from Gov. Henry T. Gage of California which I desire to deliver upon some suitable occasion. My business was exceedingly profitable and successful and what was quite as gratifying was to find the political situation so favorable and so sure. Faithfully Yours Henry H. Boyce 71 Broadway New York [*PF*] Boston, New York And Chicago Special En Route Between Boston, New York And Chicago Via New York Central, Boston & Albany Lake Shore & Michigan Southern NYS March 27. 1901 Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt Returning from the land of flowers and of sunshine, we ran into a snow blockade at Julesburg Colorado and had ten big trains tied up for 24 hours. [*9183*] CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS. PUBLISHERS. 153-157 FIFTH AVENUE. New York, March 27,1901 Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I have been wondering whether you have reached any decision with regard to the two articles on your recent hunting trip, which you thought you might write? I need not again assure you that we are most anxious to have them for the Magazine. The material for illustration which you have is very excellent, and we should have the pictures reproduced in the best manner possible. Moreover, I need not assure you that we shall use every precaution to advertise the articles in the best possible taste, so that nothing may appear which you or your friends would consider inappropriate. I have refrained from writing you until you should have returned from Washington, and had time for a little rest. This letter is not written to hurry your decision in the matter, but simply to assure you of our continued and keen interest in the project of having two good hunting articles from you. We have just the place for them in several early Autumn numbers. I shall be delighted to see you any day that you are in New York,-- and hope that you will come in about lunch time so that we can have a talk together at the Aldine. Very truly yours Robert Bridges Hon. Theodore Roosevelt [shorthand notation] 9185[*F*] Headquarters, Squadron A, National Guard, N.Y. Madison Ave. and 94th Street Telephone 927-79th. New York, March 27th,1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Your favor of March 25th, is at hand, and I appreciate very much your words of commendation for Squadron "A". On behalf of the Squadron I wish to state that it has always been a pleasure to us to be associated with you in any way, and we look back with a great deal of pleasure to the march you made with us at the time of our last encampment at Peekskill. We enjoyed extremely the privilege of acting as your escort in Washington. This, and the trip to Albany at the time of your Inauguration as Governor will always remain as bright spots in the history of the Squadron. Again, thanking you for your very courteous letter, and with very kindest regards, believe me, Yours very truly, Oliver B. Bridgeman [*9186*][*File*] [*HEADQUARTERS Squadron A, N.G., N.Y. New York....................1901. OLIVER B. BRIDGMAN. Major.*]Harvard College Cambridge, March 27, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I do not know when you are coming; but if I am here at all at the time I hope we may meet as you suggest. I may not be in Cambridge between the thirteenth and the twenty-first of April; but I can think of no other time for some months when I shall not be here in the middle of the day, except on Sundays. Kindly let me know when you are coming. We can lunch quietly at any one of a great many places. Sincerely yours, L. B. R. Briggs. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [*9187*]New Algonquin Club Boston Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-Presidential Chamber, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir:-- I thank you for your prompt acceptance of the invitation of the New Algonquin Club to breakfast at the Club House, on Tuesday April 30, 1901, at 1 o'clock. It will give me great pleasure to extend an invitation to your friends, Dean Briggs of Harvard, and Lieut. McIlhenny, to meet you at the entertainment on the above date. It is also my intention to invite a few other gentlemen who are among our associates and who will be in Boston at that time, and I feel quite sure that we shall have a very pleasant party. Our members will be very much pleased to know that you will say a few words to them, and I assure you that no reporters will be present. Again thanking you, and with renewed assurances of my high esteem, I am, Very truly yours, Wm. M. Bunting Chairman House Committee March 27, 1901 (some shorthand) Justice of the Peace Notary Public Samuel R. Church, Attorney-at-Law, 925 F Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Telephone1149. March 27th,1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- I have received and read with much pleasure your letter of the 26th and in reply, I wish to express to you my sincere appreciation of your kindness in interesting yourself in my behalf. I could not, of course, ask you to permit my interests to interfere with any stronger ties and obligations you may have and, in this connection, can only suggest that there are ten of these appointments to be made. I greatly appreciate your promise to see the Attorney- General in the matter and am sure anything you may be pleased to say to him will be of great assistance to me and I feel much flattered and greatful for your kindness to myself and my brother, Dr. Church. Again thanking you, I remain, Samuel R. Church Dict. B.N. Foneswood March 27 1901 Dear Sir: I have a little son which I have named for you Theodore Roosevelt Coates the little one can just step around a present from you to the little one would be a pleasure to his mother yours truly Mrs. L.E. Coates. Foneswood Westmoreland Co Va 9190War Department Adjutant General's Office Washington March 27, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York Sir: I have the honor to inform you, in response to your letter of the 25th instant, that an order was made in this office on the 20th instant directing Major L. C. Andrews, 43rd Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, then in Portland, Oregon, awaiting orders, to proceed to San Francisco, California, and report to the Commanding General, Department of California, for assignment to duty pertaining to the organization of the 15th U.S. Cavalry, and it is presumed that Major Andrews has entered upon that duty. In view of this assignment, action upon the request for permission for Mrs. Andrews to sail on transport to Philippines seems to be unnecessary. Very Respectfully, H.C. Conlin Adjutant General Major General, U.S. Army (some shorthand)Leroy B. Crane. 237 Broadway. New York, Mch 27th 1901 Dear Roosevelt Will you upon receipt of this kindly send me a letter of introduction to Genl Greene formerly chairman of the County Committee & greatly oblige. Respect L. B. Crane [*9192*][*[March 27, 1901]*] Cabanatuan P.I. My dear Sir: - In behalf of myself and soldiers who have rendered service to our Country in the ranks and upon these Islands, I write you this letter and believe you will render what-ever aid you can to meet out justice to us here. Many soldiers offered their service to the Country after March 2nd 1899 with the idea of being discharged on or before July 1st 1901. Many made application to the regular Army with this point in view and have served honest and faithful throughout the Campaigne. The late Major Howard told me personally that G.O. #36 A.G.O. applied to all who enlisted after March 2nd 1899 I was also told the same by the Recruiting officer at "New York" now Mr President, many men left their professions to answer the countries call and have done so at a great sacrifice and hope that you will take some steps to remedy for us and give us justice. The soldier's have every confidence in you and believe that you will call the Presidents attention 9193to all the parts. for we believe that both you and President McKinley would not expect men who have interests in America to remain in the Army longer than necessary especially when those interests suffer so as to reduce men to abject poverty. If no order has been issued to discharge men of this class then one should be issued just like G.O. #40 A.G.O: discharging soldiers of the Spanish American War. This letter is written in behalf of soldiers and to the friend of right and hope you will find some way to render the desired relief. We have the honor to sign your obedient servant Wm. M. Davis - et. al - To Theodore Roosevelt Vice President United States of America March 27th - 1901Lyons N.Y. Mch 27th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir, I have taken the liberty of writing you as I am in search of a first class office position, either as bookkeeper or cashier for some good mercantile, concern, or insurance company I am sorry to trouble you, but I cannot remain idle as I have a a family to support, and must have some thing to do at once. I will say that I have held responsible positions. latterly I was with a large company in Detroit doing a business well up towards two millions. I was their financial man, but at the eleventh hour they decided to discontinue business another year, therefore it was a great disappointment to me, prior to that I was for a number of years head bookkeeper and confidential man with the largest wholesale hardware house in Syracuse, until financial reverses overtook them, and I was obliged to look elsewhere for a position. Of course I am a stranger to you but my references [*9194*]are the very best I take pleasure in referring you to viz Mr Alfred F. Lewis, Treas Syracuse Savings Bank, & Mr. Lawrence. W. Myers Accountant, Syracuse N.Y Mr. Dwight S. Chamberlin Pt Lyons Natl. Bank Lyons N Y and I have many more equally as good. I wish to also say that I was with the Lyons Natl. Bank for a number of years as Asst. Cashier, and a good Bank position would suit me. Now wont you be kind enough to interest yourself in my behalf, your influence used to assist me, I know will bring results, and you will never regret the kindness as the above parties will testify to my ability and strict integrity. Have written you, as I know you had a very large acquaintance and would be in position to find something if possible either in New York or Washington that would suit me. Thanking you in advance for any favorable consideration you can show me, and hoping to get an encouraging reply from you, I am, Yours very truly, Jno G. Finch. Lyons. N.Y. P.O.Box 216 Dont lay this aside, but keep me before your friends, if you will kindly do so.William H. Scott, Counselor at Law, Trinity Building, Rooms 128 and 130, 111 Broadway, N. Y. Bolton Hall New York, Mar. 27, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I take the liberty of sending you a copy of your kind letter to me, arranged with wide spaces. This letter would admirably serve my purpose, if you can feel that the whole or part of it can be published. Certainly to strike out a very few words would obviate any danger of misapprehension or offense. Of course, I will not use it without your permission but you may be able to give time enough to edit and return this copy. Yours sincerely, Bolton Hall [*[For encs see 3-27-01 3-1-01 3-1-01]*]BOLTON HALL (COPY) William H. Scott, Counselor at Law, Trinity Building. Rooms 128 and 130, 111 Broadway, N.Y. New York, Mar. 27, 1901. My dear Mr. Rooesvelt:- The reports of libraries show that mere stories are far too much indemand. It is believed that this is largely due to lack of information as to other books of sterling merit and yet of vital human interest. There are plenty of such books. The "Best books" of which lists have heretofore been published, lack the absorbing interest th at is necessary to commend them to average readers. For the sake of its educational effect will you please examine the enclosed list, and return it with your critisms, comments or additions. Your early attention will much oblige, Yours faithfully, Bolton Hall. N. B. Books which are, in their essence, poetry of fiction are omitted. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice-President's Chamber Washington, D. C. 9196[*[Enc in Hall 3-27-01]*]South Carolina Interstate West Indian Exposition Co. 1901-1902 Charleston, South Carolina Department of J.C. Hemphill Promotion and Publicity Manager March 27, 1901 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I thank you very much for your letter of the 21st inst., enclosing a letter to General Wood of Havana, Cuba, approving the Exposition which we are to give in Charleston next December. I am sure that your very kind words will be of much advantage to us in working up a proper exhibit of the resources and products of Cuba. Very Sincerely Yours, J.C. Hemphill Manager Department Promotion and Publicity [*2*] SECRETARY'S OFFICE PORTO-RICO San Juan, Porto Rico, March 27th, 1901. The Honorable, The President of the United States Senate, Washington, D. C. Sir: Pursuant to the provisions of section 19 of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act Temporarily to provide revenues and a civil goernment for Porto Rico, and for other purposes" duly approved April 12th, 1900, I have the honor herewith to transmit to you a certified copy of the journals of the first Legislative Assembly of Porto Rico. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, William H. Hunt. Secretary. R (Through The Commissioner of the Interior) [*9198*]CHAS. KERLER, JR. EDITOR THE DAILY COURIER BLAIRSVILLE, PA. ESTABLISHED 1894 AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM THAT IS UNEXCELLED PRINTING, PUBLISHING AND BINDING IN ALL THEIR FORMS March/27/1901 Hon. Theodore S.Roosevelt, Washington, D.C., My Dear Sir;- I am the owner and editor of a little country daily which is having a hard struggle for existence, and I feel that I must do something in order to call public attention to it and thus secure additional patronage. I have thought that if I could secure original contributions from well known public men, written especially for my paper, I would in this way be able to gain general attention and thus obtain what I desire. My purpose in applying to you is to ask if you will not be kind enough to contribute something to the columns of my paper. A brief article concerning some timely topic is what I would like to have. I hesitate to suggest a subject, but unless you prefer some political text I think something along the line of giving advice to young men or pointing out how young men still realize any reasonable and worthy ambition in spite of adverse existing circumstances will fill the bill. I realize that when I ask you for this I am requesting something that is somewhat unreasonable, but I trust you will understand my motive. I might add by way of conclusion that I am an ardent Republican and that the initials of my choice for the next presidential nomination [is] are T.S.R. Sincerely yours, Chas. Kerber, Jr. [*9199*]2 of the warehouses to a clerkship in the main office. I am not in the line where promotion can take place. My work at present is manual labor - the packing of supplies - and not clerical. I took the position about two years ago because, although then in poor health, I was determined not to be idle and it was the first and only steady employment I could then obtain. The position I now seek is in fact in an entirely different branch of the service though both are nominally connected with the Quartermaster Dept. I seek a clerkship in the office in order that I may in the future have a chance to rise on my own merit and I know I am competent to fill the place. A laborer [*9201*] San Francisco Mar. 27th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Sir: I have received your letter in answer to my request for a personal letter from you to Col. Oscar Long, Depot Quartermaster U.S.A. San Francisco asking for my appointment as a clerk in the Quartermaster office. Allow me to correct your evident misapprehension of the situation. It is true I am a packer in the Quartermaster's Dept. but there is no chance to rise from my present position in one [*9200*] 4 the numbers of your regiment but also from others and consequently I felt a great hesitancy in asking such a favor as a letter from you to Col. Long but I am sure that you will consider it a laudable desire and proper ambition on my part to attempt to rise and in such an effort to seek the aid of those friends who are in a position to assist and who may feel certain at all times of my loyalty and earnest (however small) support. Yet, my dear Colonel, if after this explanation you deem it in any way inconsistent with your ideas of propriety I beg of you to consider my request as withdrawn or rather as never having been [*9203*] 3 is not promoted from a warehouse into the office, which is in another part of the city, especially when he neither comes in contact with the head of the department nor have his immediate superiors, who are all civilians, any power to recommend or obtain for him such a clerical position. I appreciate fully your attitude that once in a position a person should rise only through merit but in my case ranking only as a laborer in a department entirely unconnected with the main office there is absolutely no chance of promotion since the classes or kinds of employment are so totally different. I know well how numerous must be the demands upon your time and patience not only from [*9202*]LEFT PAGE Heins & La Farge Architects. Temple Court, 7 Seekman St. New York. March 27, 1901 Dear Theodore: - Heins was in Washington yesterday, and saw taylor and the thing appears to be all right. He says that your letter was duly received and produced a marked effect, so that it is now my duty to thank you, which I do in the most sincere way. It was very delightful to see so much of you last week, and Iwish that it would happen oftener. Faithfully yours, G [illegible] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. 9205 RIGHT PAGE 5 made and still consider me, as ever before, Your very sincere friend, George C. King 220 Third Ave. Richmond Dist. San Francisco California[*5 made and still consider me, as ever before, Your very sincere friend, George C. King 220 Third Ave. Richmond Dist. San Francisco California*] [*9204*] Heins & La Farge, Architects Temple Court, 7 Beekman St. New York March 27, 1901 Dear Theodore:- Heins was in Washington yesterday, and saw Taylor and the thing appears to be all right. He says that your letter was duly received and produced a marked effect, so that it is now my duty to thank you, which I do in the most sincere way. It was very delightful to see so much of you last, week and I wish that it would happen oftener. Faithfully yours, C. J. La Farge Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. [*9205*]Ridge-Noble Co. O. March 27, 1901 To the Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, V. Pres. U.S. Washington - D. C. Dear Sir & Bro. Will you please assist me to a position as teacher in the Philippines? I fill the requirements but from the circular letter rec'd on answer to my application I infer that political endorsement is essential. I am only a teacher and voter and do not understand political matters, as I appeal to you for aid and endorsement. Hoping you may condescend to give me the desired assistance I am, Yours Fraternally in F. & S. M. Geo. St. Lowe 9206[*PF*] Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, Mass., March 27, 1901 Personal Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Ted: I am in receipt of your letter of the 25th instant. I note what you say in regard to Messrs Briggs and McIlhenny, and it will give me great pleasure to have them meet you at dinner---- and thank you for the suggestion. That will make you and I, Frank Lowell, George Draper,President of the Home Market Club, Crane, Guild, Cabot (if he is here), William Bigelow,Briggs, McIlhenny, William Gaston (who by the way is a great admirer of yours, as well as classmate), and shall round the number out to fourteen as I best can to make it pleasant and avoid the confusion, incident to heartbreaks. Ever sincerely yours, George H. Lyman 9207The Civil Service Reform Association Office of the Secretary 84 William Street, New York March 27, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Mr. Vice-President: I have your two letters of the 25th and the 26th, and am glad to learn that you have written directly to the President in the matter of the reorganization of the Civil Service Commission. Notwithstanding the selection of Rodenberg, the situation might still be righted if, in the event of Harlow's retirement, because of his health, a good man were appointed to succeed him. I suppose that you have noted that the new man was among the 77 members of the House who voted, a year ago, to strike out the appropriation for the Commission. Thanking you again, believe me, as ever Faithfully yours, Geo. McAneny [*9208*]hunt. You have done what has been the pet dream of my life. When you come I want to show you my hunting knives. The largest one is an exact copy of the knife Sir Samuel Baker used for so many years. It seems very large to me, 13 inches and weights 2 lbs., but Sir Samuel says that he has [*PF*] Cambridge Mass. March 27th 1901 My dear Colonel, I was delighted to get your letter yesterday, and will lunch with you with the greatest pleasure when ever you say. I am nonetheless curious to hear of your lion [*9209*]found that a large and powerful weapon is absolutely necessary in dealing with the larger animals. I hope someday we can go off and do some of this work together. Dave Goodrich came back on Tuesday for a short visit. He has been traveling about a good deal in Mexico, and seems a good deal impressed with the possibilities of that country. He returns to New Mexico in a few days. - Please remember me to Mrs. Roosevelt and give my love to the children. Ever yours to command John A. [?] [*9210*]The Pleasure of your Company is Requested at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Entertainment and Reception of St. Cecile Lodge No. 568 F. & A. M. Lexington Opera House 58th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues, Wednesday Evening, March 27th 1901 at 8.30 O'clock sharp Dancing will commence immediately after the Performance Committee Rt. Wor. Robert Recker, Geo. E. Wallen, Frank G. Howin, George Lorsch, Phil. S. Friedenberg, Gus A. Myers, Wor. Jas. H. Curtin, Chairman. William C. Marsh 99 Hewes St. Brooklyn (over) [*9211*]Note - Admission by Invitations only. Ladies' Parlor to the left of Entrance. No Charge for Ladies' Wardrobe. In Order to Obtain Admission and Hat Check, this Invitation Must be Presented at the door. Dancing will commence Immediately after the Performance. No Reserved Seats; First Come First Served. All are requested to be in their seats at 8.30 Promptly, as the Performance will Commence at that Hour. No Intermission Supper A La Carte. [*9212*]Hamilton Ohio Mar. 27th 1901 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Madam, I sincerely beg your pardon for writing to you as I am a stranger, but being a woman of Refinement, I trust you will give me a few moments of your attention. My name is Mrs. Cornelia Miller, am a widow of 43 years of age and alone in the world. Death having robbed me of a kind husband. My baby boy and all who were near and dear to me in life. I have been a widow 15 long years and only think of it my good woman & I have lived alone during this entire period. and with my needle I managed 9213 LEFT PAGE: letter. as I fear I may tax your patience. So I will close with the hope that you will please replay at your earliest convenience and greatly oblige. Yours Respectfully, Mrs. Cornelia Miller. No. 317 High Street Hamilton Ohio. Scott Building to earn a comfortable living until two years ago, when my eyesight began to fail, and I am sorry to say it has continued to grow worse gradually until at present I find it very difficult to detect the eye of a needle, and being in very poor circumstances I am unable to bear the expense of having my eyes treated, and being unable to do but very little sewing, I was obliged to take in washing but the steam from the washing is also very trying to my eyes, and believe me I am in despair, and actually suffering for the want of food and fuel, as my scant earnings will not provide me with the commonest necessaries of life. So I have decided with the help of God to make an effort to open a small store, a confectionery, by making an earnest appeal to a few charitable people to please help me to raise the sum of $50 which I believe will enable me to start my little business enterprise and having learned through the newspapers that you donate much of your time and money to charity, I thought I would ask you kindly to please contribute a few dollars toward the amount mentioned, for which you will be Rewarded for does not the Bible say "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord." and may I add that if a widows prayers will avail you anything, you, and yours, will be blessed with a long and happy life, which you so nobly and truly deserve in return for your kindness and benevolence to the poor class of people, by whom you will always be remembered. But pardon me Mrs. Roosevelt, for writing so long a [*9214*][*PF*] Chicago 689 Harrison St. March 27, 1901 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Vice President, I beg to bring to your attention an important matter, which, I trust, will interest you as our friend. My Church was organized 10 yrs. ago to hold & to Americanize our young Hollanders here. I spent 18 yrs. of great success in such work in Grand Rapids, Mich. & this enterprise is succeeding. Yet it is slow work, costly, needing denominational aid. We have a noble people, but no large number, as you know, to support & press forward in this task. For 9 years we have labored under a load of debt for the building. We must be rid of this burden. The interest is a drag on us. - I am going to make a "strenuous" effort to liquidate that debt of $3500. I want to raise much of it here, but a share in the east, among the Knickerbockers, who are loyal to the Dutch & the Ref'd Church (over) [*9215*]Now I realize how much your name & influence would help us in this effort. Dear "Governor", could you help in starting it & could you name some of your friends, who might assist us in planting the Dutch Ref'd standard here - in a worthier way. by paying off our debt, & completing our building. We need about $5000.00 - What an encouragement that would be to a noble people. who have sacrificed so much. & to an enterprise that should be placed on its feet for better work, & to acquire some name here. You are so kindly remembered & so often upon the lips of our people. We rejoice in your success & grand opportunities in life. & - all wish you Gods favor & blessing. Yours Sincerely, B. Moerdyke. Pastor Trinity Church New York, March 27, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. My dear Sir: I appeal to your charity a second time to get reinstated, as Appraiser Wakeman says he has no feeling against me. If you will kindly see Sec'y Gage in my behalf, and tell him my only motive in quoting the vile language of my superior officer was to get transferred. I have tried to get other work but unable. My wife is in poor health, and I am getting low in pocket. I would accept a place 9216[shorthand notation]place in the Collection department or elsewhere. Please accept my regards. Respectfully Andrew Nally 161 w 46th St. 9217Faribault -Rice Co Minn March 24 [*[01}*] Hon. Theo Rosvelt- Has been a house hold word in our house since seeing A list of your books in the House Keeper I be a son who has had Asthma for years his great pleasure is reading and hunting when well enough he has been the owner of "Hunting Trips of a Ranchman" and read it and reread it, but even the cheap edition sent out by the House Keeper [*9219*] To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Allow me to present you a copy of the inclosed "Memorial Day Hymn." Respectfully yours, Geo. H. Newman [*[Newman]*] Colfax, Wash. March 27/01 [*9218*]Faribault -Rice Co Minn March 24 [*[01}*] Hon. Theo Rosvelt- Has been a house hold word in our house since seeing A list of your books in the House Keeper I be a son who has had Asthma for years his great pleasure is reading and hunting when well enough he has been the owner of "Hunting Trips of a Ranchman" and read it and reread it, but even the cheap edition sent out by the House Keeper [*9219*] To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Allow me to present you a copy of the inclosed "Memorial Day Hymn." Respectfully yours, Geo. H. Newman [*[Newman]*] Colfax, Wash. March 27/01 [*9218*]is more than we can strougle through now one would think that a small thing but a Husband sick with Epilepsy and son sick makes dark days I hope this will not take your time and annoy you. Charlie says perhaps he will write. I should enjoy hearing from [you] him. I think he quite envies you with your hunting suit in the Ranchman. I do think I could get book for him as it gives him so much pleasure he took care of us for years. C.D. Pike Faribault -Rice Co Minn H.H. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DIVISION OF FORESTRY, WASHINGTON, D.C. GIFFORD PINCHOT, Forester. Overton W. Price, Supt. of Working Plans. Geo. B. Sudworth, Dendrologist. Otto J. J. Luebkert, Head Clerk. March 27, 1901. Col.Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. My dear Colonel: I have been working over a little the line of the trip we spoke of, and I have the following very rough outline to submit. The trip would probably take - if you made it comfortably and allowed a reasonable time in the towns - from eight to ten weeks. It could easily be made inside of the two months, if you chose. There will be some little difficulty about starting as early as the first of May. The Sierra region, which you ought to see, would be inaccessible until some time in June, and, in general, the forests would be too full of snow to make traveling either reasonably comfortable or sufficiently rapid if you started May 1st. In a rough way the dates would be about as follows, using June 1st as a possible starting point: June 1 New York " 6-7 Flagstaff, Arizona. To the top of Mt. Agassiz, San Francisco Peaks, for a view whose horizon line is over a thousand miles. " 8-10 Williams, Arizona, and into the Grand Canyon of Colorado and back. " 11 Williams, Ash Fork, Prescott, and Phoenix, Arizona. " 12-13 Phoenix. Inspecting irrigation canals and culture. " 15 Reach San Bernardino, California, and spend the night in the San Bernardino Mountains at Bear Valley. " 16 Arrive Los Angeles. " 17 To the top of Mt. Lowe. " 18 Visalia, California. " 19-25 Sequoia National Park, across the Sierras, climbing 9220March 27, 1901. Col, T.R. -2- Mt.Whitney on the way, and reaching the railroad at Lone Pine, Owens River Valley. June 26 Arrive Carson City, Nevada. " 27 Carson City to Truckee by way of Lake Tahoe. " 28 Sacramento. June 29-July 1 San Francisco. Including a trip to the top of Mt. Tamalpais, and into the redwoods say at Cazadero or Santa Cruz. July 3 Reach Portland. " 4 At Portland. " 5-7 To Mt. Hood, the Dalles, and return by boat down the Columbia. " 8 Tacoma. " 9 Seattle. " 10-12 Tacoma, and Paradise Valley just below timber line on Mt. Rainier, and return. " 13-14 Across the Cascades by the Northern Pacific and see irrigation at North Yakima, Washington. " 15-20 Either Spokane, Missoula, Helena, Butte, Pocatello, and Salt Lake, or North Yakima, Umatilla, Boise, Pocatello, and Salt lake. " 21 Salt Lake " 22-23 Uintah Forest Reserve and return. " 31 Reach New York. While the trip can be made in this time,and well made, an extra two weeks would add enormously to the interest of the things you could see. I am so strongly persuaded of the immense value of this plan to the progress of forestry and irrigation, that I feel like saying everything I can in its favor. Among its advantages would be the certainty of placing before the American people to a degree and with an authority impossible in any other way not only the vital importance of these two subjects, but a perfectly correct and useful view of them. If there is anything I could do to help to settle in the way of route, time, or use of the trip, I should be delighted to meet you at Oyster Bay, or wherever else you might choose, at any time and the sooner the better. 9221 March 27, 1901. Col. T.R. -3- better. In my judgment, there is no other opportunity now open along my line and Newell's which compares with this in its possibility of good. Newell suggested yesterday a way in which I believe it would be possible to control the newspaper reports to a very large degree and reduce very materially the amount of foolishness they would print. I suppose it would be impossible to cut it off altogether, but it would certainly be easy to see to it that that right point of view on forest matters reached practically every paper in the United States several times during the trip. I am sending you, under separate cover, an outline map of the route, which will serve to show you roughly what I have in mind. Very sincerely yours, Gifford Pinchot Forester. [*9222*][shorthand notation]JACOB A. RIIS, 624 BEECH STREET, NORTH, Richmond Hill, Bor. of Queens. NEW YORK, March 27 190[*[1]*] My dear Colonel. Or what shall I call you now? Vice President is so long. Colonel is good--and I like it. I was so sorry not to see you Saturday, either at breakfast or dinner, but I was traveling and came in too late. Thanks, ever, for your friendship, in speech and print. It is one of the things that sweeten and dignify life to me. But I want to see you some day, afternoon, [ ?], evening, somewhere, when you are not overrun with company. I can wait till a favorable opportunity [*9223*]comes; when it does, will you not let me come to you? I am home the whole of April, to write my life story. If you were suddenly to take a notion that you would stop off the train and come to *me [*underlined], why you know it would be a holiday with my wife and myself. And we would put a man with a gun at the gate to keep company away. But, anyway, I want to talk you sometime. May I? Ever yours Jacob A Riis Mrs Alex Lambert[?] is going to have us to dinner,and Mrs Robinson too. May be you are coming too. That would be fine.National Starch Company, Successor to The National Starch Manufacturing Co. (Factory Office) Paul H. Grimm Superintendent Glen Cove, L.I. March 27th. 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President, U. S. Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:- I have a son, 25 years of age, now on his way from Manila, who is expected to arrive in San Francisco about the 1st of April. He has just served an enlisted term of three years, a portion of the time with Company G, 14th U. S. Infantry, and for the past year or so, detailed at Headquarters of the Chief Surgeon in Manila. It was his intention to remain in the Philippines, but Col. Greenleaf advised him to return to this country because of diarrhea with which he has lately been troubled. His duties were clerical, he being accustomed to office work, understands short hand and type-writing, etc. Because you are honored and appreciated by people of the Country for your valuable services, I feel that you can be appealed to in behalf of one who has , in a small way to be sure, helped his Country in her time of need. My object in addressing you is to request your kind services in securing my Son a position in Washington. Not having the honor of your personal acquaintance, I respectfully refer you to Rev. A. G. Russell, who is a friend of mine, and who has met my Son. Wishing you continued prosperity in your upward career, I am, Very truly yours. Wm B. Robinson also refer to Dr. J. D. Sayre of Glen Cove [*9224*][[shorthand]]Thomas L. Rosser Charlottesville, Va. March 27th,1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Governor:- Please accept my thanks for your kind letter of the 25th, and for the interest you take in the matter of my appointment of Collector for the Port of Richmond, Va. I think that all has been done that the case requires, and as The President as well as The Secretary, understands the situation, I feel that the matter should be left with them. I am taking an active part in the endeavor to secure good and patriotic men to represent us in our State Convention, and while no Republican can go from this county, I think we can unite with the conservative Democratic element and defeat the ultra partisans This will be an active year with us in Politics in virginia, and I shall perform an active part, and for strategic (excuse the military phrase) advantages, I want to hold a federal office in Richmond while the contests are raging. Most sincerely and truly, yours, Thos. L. Rosser Shaw Brothers Railroad and Mercantile Printers, No. 120 Sixth Street. Telephone No. 1013 Pittsburg, Pa., March 27th- 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir I don't know what to say to you. I have never been thrown so hard in my life. I promised my father [when] when I started in business that I would always make my word as good as my bond, and I have never broken that promise, although on several occasions in my business & political life it looked at the time as if I was foolish. I promised the members of the Club that we would have you here without doubt this year for the banquet. I did this [*9226*]Shaw Brothers Railroad and Mercantile Printers, No. 120 Sixth Street. Telephone No. 1013 Pittsburg, Pa., - 1901 after consulting with the President who assured me that we would not only have you but he would come himself. I feel so much worse because I have never asked the Administration for a single favor (outside of this) refusing positively to bother him about any appointments in any shape or form. I have taken the Club away every time the Nat. Com. have asked me without a single cent of expense to any person but ourselves. I have been besieged by at least 100 of our most prominent members to allow them to telegraph you urging you to come on and [*9227*]Shaw Brothers Railroad and Mercantile Printers, No. 120 Sixth Street. Telephone No. 1013 Pittsburg, Pa., March 27th- 1901 they wouldn't ask you to say a word only shake them by the hand but I have refused to allow it. They say that they will have nothing more to do with either the Club or the Banquet if we are thrown down. Now Col wont you come and help me out of this very very embarrassing position that I am placed in through no fault of yours or mine. You will never regret it for your friends here are legion. I say candidly to you that I am broken hearted over this matter. I want to have the pleasure of having you while I am [*9228*]Shaw Brothers Railroad and Mercantile Printers, No. 120 Sixth Street. Telephone No. 1013 Pittsburg, Pa., March 27th- 1901 at the head of the Club, wont you refer this whole matter to your good wife and allow her to decide. Mrs Shaw is the best counselor I have and when I get in trouble I lay it before her. Awaiting your reply I am Your friend John I. Shaw 120 Sixth St. Pittsburg Pa.shorthand notation32 Nassau Street New York March 27th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the U.S.' Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Vice President- I suppose I must use the above formal title for I have never been on intimate terms with so illustrious a citizen before, and I feel myself quite shocked at addressing you as "Teddy". I have received a rather pitiful letter from a man whom we once knew and liked. Do you remember Major Ira O. Brown, a bearded, gold-spectacled man, in charge of the Hospital at camp Wyckoff at Montauk, when you came home after Santiago? He is now Brigade Surgeon of the Volunteers in the Philippine Islands. He writes me that the new Army Bill makes no provision for Volunteer surgeons, that his medical practice in Buffalo has of coarse, entirely disappeared, and to support his wife and his daughters, he begs me to recall him to you to ask if you will not have him made a captain in the Quarter Master's Department. I have no hesitation in doing this; indeed I join in the asking, because he was a very faithful and loyal servant of his country during the War, and will do good work. I should take it as a favor if you will see what you can do for him. I am sorry to bother you in this way; all that I can plead in extenuation is that I do not ask those favors for myself or for people whom you do not know. I received several letters from time to time about General Young. He looks on us as two warm and strong friends of his. I shall be glad to see the old man again, [*9230*]32 Nassau Street New York "H.T.R." March 27th, 1901 #2 I have been having a hard time this Winter over the State Hospital. If it had not been for your kindness last Winter in setting us on our feet, we could have done nothing whatever this year. Yours sincerely, Howard Townsend (some shorthand)[shorthand notation]A. VON HAAKE Post Office Department Topographer's Office Washington March 27-1901, My dear Colonel: Acknowledging the receipt of your kind letter introducing my daughter and her husband to General Wood. I thank you most sincerely for the many proofs of consideration, which I received from you. I assure you I appreciate them most highly and will always be Faithfully Yours A. von Haake. 9232 The Vice President of the United StatesUnion League Club New York March 27th, 1901 The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York My dear Brother Roosevelt: Occasionally ancient history may not be deemed out of date, and sometimes an old speech may not be considered a "back number". It is my desire to have you become acquainted with some of the objects of our fraternity, viewed from my humble standpoint. I recently made search for a copy of the address I delivered as grand Master upon the occasion of laying the corner stone of our Masonic home in Utica in May, 1890. I was glad to find a copy, which I enclose. I wish to call your special attention to that part of it, referring to the question of "free school" as indicating the interest which our fraternity has always felt in children. There may be a few other things in it that may be of passing interest. With much love, I am Faithfully and fraternally yours, John W. Vrooman The [?] [?], Phila. Office of the Bureau of Directors of City Trusts Officers Louis Wagner, President. Joseph L. Caven, Vice President. Frank M. Highley, Secretary. No. 21 South Twelfth St. Philadelphia, March 27, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I have the honor to acknowledge your esteemed favor of the 25th instant naming 9.30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 2nd, next, when it would be convenient for you to see Mr. Converse and myself at No. 422 Madison Avenue, New York. To keep this engagement at that time, it would be necessary for us to leave here on Monday evening which we would prefer not to do if you could conveniently change the hour until 10 o'clock. We would then reach 23rd Street Station, Pennsylvania Railroad, on the train due there at 9.45 and should call upon you immediately. If this does not fit your other engagements please wire me and we will come over on Monday evening, and see you at the hour indicated. Yours truly, Louis Wagner Address c/o Third National Bank, Phila. [*9234*]Booker T. Washington, Principal Warren Logan, Treasurer. TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. (INCORPORATED). FOR THE TRAINING OF COLORED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. Committee on the Investment of Endowment Fund. Mr. William H. Baldwin, Jr., President Long Island Railroad. 128 Broadway, New York City. Mr. J. G. Phelps Stokes. 47 Cedar St., New York City. Grand Union Hotel, New York. March 27, 1901. Tuskegee, Ala. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Replying to your kind telegram of recent date I would say that I shall plan to see you at four o'clock next Monday afternoon at 422 Madison Ave. as you suggest. Yours very truly, Booker T. Washington 9235West Minot Me March 27,1901. To Vice Pres Roosevelt Washington D.C. are there flower seeds at the agricultural department? to distribute if so will you please ask them to send me some as I would like to raise some for the sick for sunshine work as I am interested and don't have much money to spend in that way and I would be 9236[shorthand notation] very much pleased if I could get some. yours in Sun Shine Bessie Welch West Minot Care of Geo Libby Maine 9237The Commissioners of the State Reservation at Niagara. Andrew H.Green, President, New York. George Raines, Rochester. Charles M. Dow, Jamestown. Thomas P. Kingsford, Oswego. Alexander J. Porter, Niagara Falls. Peter A. Porter, Jr., Treasurer and Secretary, Niagara Falls. Thomas V. Welch, Superintendent, Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls, N.Y. March 27/1901 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Governor. Believing that you would not knowingly sway any man, I ask you to carefully read the enclosed correspondence - You will see - 1 - Warren Mead's letter, flatly contradicts that of Secretary Young, concerning McGrath's conduct in prison. 2- No report had been made since Sept. 27, 1898 since which time his conduct has been "very satisfactory" 3- I respectfully ask your attention to the letter of Judge Millar, who sentenced McGrath. 4- Also to the letter of McGrath in which he denies having been twice convicted of felony. - If you are convinced, as I am, that a proper report, was not before you, when you passed upon the matter, in December last, will you kindly return the correspondence to me with a statement, that I may place before Governor O'Dell, and greatly oblige. Very respectfully yours Thomas V. Welch [*9238*][*[3-27-01]*] 312 West 82nd Street Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir Now that you are relieved from public duties for a time, and are so near New York, I trust that you will favor us by speaking at the next and last meeting [*9239*] this Spring of the "Woman's Republican Club" - Delmonico's - Tuesday Morning April 9th at eleven o'clock- The subject of the day will be Municipal Government and Civic Duty - and I am anxious that the ladies become interested in the subject before the campaign opens, [*9240*]when this serious question will be again before the people. You may think your present high office will prevent your speaking in public as formerly - but as we have no reporters present, there is no publicity to our meetings. The members of the club will be very pleased to have Mrs. Roosevelt accompany you, and request that you both remain to the one-o'clock luncheon that follows the meeting. An early reply will greatly oblige me Very truly yours, Georgie B. Wentz (Mrs. James G.) Pres. Woman's Republican Club. March 27 -1901Civil Service Reform Association Executive Committee Charles Chauncey Robert R. Corson Heatly C. Dulles Theodore M. Etting James G. Francis Philip C. Garrett Rev. J.A. Harris, D.D, W. W. Montgomery, Jr. Charles Richardson Dr. John B. Roberts Edward S. Sayers William J. Trembath Herbert Welsh William White, Jr. Joseph Lapsley Wilson Gen. I. J. Wistar R. Francis Wood Stuart Wood Clinton Rogers Woodruff 108 South Fourth Street Philadelphia President, Herbert Welsh Treasurer, Edward S. Sayers Secretary, R. Francis Wood March 27, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: I have had quite a good deal of correspondence lately with Mr. McAneny and Mr. Bonaparte on the subject of the vacancy which existed in the Civil Service Commission. The President has filled this vacancy in a way that is not encouraging to friends of reform, but I understand, that owing to the serious illness of Commissioner Harlow, there is a strong probability or another vacancy occurring soon. Mr. Bonaparte tells me he has written to you suggesting three names, Messrs Foulke, Dana and Woodruff, the latter of this City, and I venture to write, hoping that the importance of the matter will lead you to forgive my bothering you, owing to a conversation I had with Jas. M. Beck, Esq., of this City, who is an Asst. to the U.S. Attorney General, with reference to Mr. Woodruff's candidacy. He told me that it would be a waste of time to suggest any name to the President, which would not be considered favorable by the senators from the applicant's state. I know nothing about senators from Indiana where Mr. Foulke comes from and I think it highly improbable that Mr. Woodruff's name would be acceptable to the senators from Penna., but have taken some steps to ascertain how they would feel on the subject. I do suppose, however, that both the Senators from Massachusetts would endorse Mr. Dana. The reason of my writing to you is, that I think it would be very unfortunate for the friends of the cause to be suggesting different names [*9241*]Civil Service Reform Association 108 South fourth Street Philadelphia Executive Committee Charles Chauncey, Robert R. Corson, Heatly C. Dulles, Theodore M. Etting James G. Francis Philip C. Garrett, Rev. J. A. Harris, D.D. W. W. Montgomery, Jr. Charles Richardson, Dr. John B. Roberts Edward S. Sayers, William J. Trembath, Herbert Welsh, William White, Jr. Joseph Lapsley Wilson Gen. I.J. Wistar R. Francis Wood Stuart Wood Clinton Rogers Woodruff President, Herbert Welsh Treasurer, Edward S. Sayers Secretary, R. Francis Wood Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, No. 2 to the President, and that if we could agree upon some one name to lay before him, who would be most likely to receive favorable consideration, we would strengthen our movement, and should be very glad, if you felt yourself free, to advise me a little as to what course we should pursue. I shall take the opportunity of saying, that it is the purpose of our Association to celebrate its Twentieth Anniversary on April 12th by a dinner, to which you will in a few days receive a formal invitation. I wish we may have the pleasure of an acceptance from you; also the opportunity of having an address on that occasion. Very truly yours, R. Francis Wood, Secretary [*9242*][*[For 2 encs see 3-28-01]*] April, 1900] [*F*] Haymarket Pr Wm Co Va. March 28 [*[01]*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Vice Prest of U S - Dear Col. Allow me to so address you as I am an old soldier myself of the same rank, & have been home wounded from two battle fields, Gettysburg & South Mountain. Thanks for the kind mention of my son & the interest you take in him. After the battle of Santiago my son was recommended by his Capt Sutherley for double promotion for gallant conduct in two separate engagements. This was quite a voluminous document addressed to the Sec of War but pigeon holed by his Col. who had not taken an active part & who has since been [*9243*]retired. Again thanking you for the interest you have taken in my boy. I am with feelings of the highest regard, Sincerely yours Edward Berkeley[*[Enc in Berkeley 3-28-01]*] Haymarket Pr Wm Co Va March 28 [*[01]*] Hon. Elihu Root Sec of War. Dear Sir I venture to address you in behalf of my son Liet. H D Berkeley who is now serving his country in the Philippines. He was specially mentioned by Vice President Roosevelt with whom he was engaged in the taking of San Juan Hill, the published account of which I herewith enclose. He has been doing the Quartermaster & Commissary work of his Regt ever since he has been in the Philippines. If compatible with the interests of the service I would be highly pleased to see him promoted to either assistant adjutant Gen with rank of Maj for five years or Inspector Gen with same rank for same time I have given my youngest son to his country without [*9244*]a murmur and would be delighted to see his services receive recognition at your hand. With feelings of the highest regard I am sincerely yours Edmund Berkeley[shorthand notation] [March 28, 1901] 60 Beacon Street. Dear V.P. My castles, halls and bowers shall still be open at my sovereign's will--and without applying the rest to the Dean I shall be delighted to see you and him and the unknown (who I suppose is a 9245leaves in autumn.-- Yours always W.S. Bigelow March 28--1901 P.S. What are you going to do with Aguinaldo? young & beautiful person of another & a different sex)-- whenever they or the spirit move you.--Please let me know when you settle on the day & hour, and the fatted calves shall fall around you like 9246Junction City Kans. 3/28 - 1901 Hon. T. Rosevelt Vice President U. S. Washington D.C. Dear Sir. Having been a Corpl. in Co. "G" 2nd U.S. Infty. and having the honor of going to Cuba with you on the venerable old Ship Yucatan. Was wounded at San Wan Hill, also contracted other disabilities while there having filed a claim for a Pension Oct. 1898. of which a Major portion still awaits action Although have furnished abundance of Proof Knowing that you would gladly assist any of the boys that went on that memorable campaign. If you can assist me in getting an early action on said claim your services will be highly appreciated. as you will see my congressman called the claim up while in Washington but always same old story have sent out communications & waiting reply as my Capt Pickering & Lt. Wells are in the Philapines[?] will send discharge for reference find enclosed stamp to return the same 9247 Sincerely Yours Box 504 Junction City Kansas James A. Bingham[shorthand notation]The Commercial Abberliner. [*PF*] ESTABLISHED 1797. 29 PARK ROW, NEW YORK. [shorthand] NEW YORK, 28th March [*[1901]*] Dear Roosevelt: I will be delighted to have you lunch with me on Tuesday at the University Club at 1.30 p.m. We will be free from that observation which follows you everywhere and can talk there undisturbed to our heart's content. If there is anyone whom you would like to have join us I shall be only too glad to ask him. I am fully conscious of the point you raise - but I am after Platt now for all I am worth and it seems to me must to make the case against him as strong as possible. I am in receipt of a note from Odell showing much satisfaction with my course. Yours always J. B. Bishop [*9248*][shorthand notation][shorthand notation] Charles J. Bonaparte [?] [?] [?] March 28th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I duly received your letter of the 25th inst., but had already heard that the vacancy was filled by the selection of Ex_Congressman Rodenberg, of Illinois: on this choice comment is needless. I think, nevertheless, that the trouble which you and others have taken in connection with the matter may not be wholly fruitless, for it is said that the other Commissioner, Harlow, is very ill, and another vacancy is by no means improbable. The reported capture of Aguinaldo in today's papers and the receipt of your letter have recalled to my mind an incident of which I have wished to let you know ever since the dinner in New York, since I think you can appreciate its significance. Mrs. Bonaparte attended this dinner, it being her first experience with a function of the character, and was at table next to Herbert Welsh. When you began to speak, he said to her, with indications of considerable agitation: "I never can forgive that man for comparing the Filipines to the Apache Indians!" Now Mrs. Bonaparte did know not very much about the Filipines, and what she had heard of them in the discussion of current events at the domestic hearth had not been of a particularly complimentary character, but she knew that Welsh had devoted himself for many years to the improvement of the Indians, and,wishing therefore to be polite and sympathetic, she replied: "That was very insulting to your Indians, wasn't it?" You can, I think, understand what must have been the feelings of our friend from Philadelphia. Believe me, as ever, yours most truly, Charles J. Bonaparte Dictated. 9249[shorthand notation on reverse of previous document]Personal Office of the Surveyor of Customs Port of New York, N. Y. March 28, 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Vice President U.S. Oyster Bay L. I. N. Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt. I desire very much to have a personal interview with you, either in New York, or at your home in Oyster Bay. Will you kindly let me know when it will be convenient. also the time and place. Believe me always Sincerely Yours John A. Butler 114 West 133 st. New York city 9250Caldwell & Watson Practice in State and Federal Courts C. T. Caldwell Attorneys at Law James A. Watson 314 Juliana Street Parkersburg, W. VA March 28, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States Washington, D.C. Sir: Doubtless you do not remember me, but I had the honor of addressing the meeting and assisting in holding the crowd at St. Marys, West Virginia, until you appeared, at the time of your visit there, in the campaign of last year. I write you in the interest of young William W. Odell of our city, who had the honor of being a member of your illustrious Rough Rider Regiment. He is the only member of the Rough Riders in this part of the state. He is a very stout, hearty, bright young man, and one of our best young workers among the laboring men, and especially the mill men, among whom he has worked. He is honorable, honest and industrious; and has depending upon him, a widowed mother. I voluntarily write you to know if you cannot in some manner open the way for him to an appointment in some position under the government. He is well qualified for any position to which he may be appointed, outside of a place requiring a finished education. He is very worthy and any confidence reposed in him will not be betrayed nor abused Very respectfully., Charles T. Caldwell [*9251*]Swainsboro Guards Company "C.," First Infantry, G.S.T. Swainsboro, Ga., Mch 28, 1901. His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President U.S. Washington, D.C. Sir: I am endeavoring to obtain an appointment as a second lieutenant of infantry in the regular army, and appreciating your prominence in the recent war with Spain, I deem it not unlikely that I might enlist your sympathy and aid for a young man who desires to make for himself a career in the army. I am aware that in the appointment of officers now preference is given the volunteers serving in the Philippine Islands, and it is matter of regret to me that I have no record of volunteer service to present to the war department. I did, however, enlist in the Second Georgia regiment in the early part of 1898, as the muster roll will probably show, but circumstances which I was powerless to direct prevented [*9252*]Swainsboro Guards Company "C.," First Infantry, G.S.T. Swainsboro, Ga., , 190 my joining my command, and I was discharged. I have had a number of year's experience in the military service of my state, and I believe that I am fairly well fitted by education and training for the place to which I aspire. I have the recommendation of my congressman and senators, and knowing that a word from you, as our honored vice-president, would bring me at once within reach of my coveted prize, I respectfully ask that you lend me your assistance to that end. Most respectfully yours, Josephus Camp[?] 9253P.F. New York March 28th 1901. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Vice-President Oyster Bay. L.I. My dear Sir, Soon after I have read your letter of the 26 inst. I have tried to see Mr. Depew. I succeeded to speak to him few hours ago, being not able to do so in my previous calls made yesterday. - After I listen all he said to me in relation to business, the Senator said he could do nothing, but would willing to give me a letter for Mr. Galleway the actual president of the Co.; so that I will wait for it and will see what I can expect to get and from other places; what I am looking is something to do and soon. From the nature of your letter, I believe, it is necessary to write to you even after I spoke to Mr. Depew in relation " to the unfortunate arrest of my wife ect. ect." Mrs. Cassi went out to visit some of her relatives late in the afternoon February 27, about 5'o'clock, and afterward to McCreary, a well known department store on Broadway: Finishing her shopping went out to take a fourth avenue car to come home crossing 10th Street, alongside John Wanamaker's block: as she was entering the car, a man, grasping way from her her satchel, told her that she was detained: Thinking that some one would tried to robe her, she called for help as by this time it was 6 o'clock p.m. 9254T. R. 2. Another man came up to hold her in the street while the other with her satchel went way into John Vanamaker's basement: after few minutes he came up again [up] and made signs to the other to come along with Mrs Cassi. You can imagine the surprise that a lady and a stranger would feel when she, being taken into the same basement ( the store being closed) and saw her satchel on a table along side three objects evidently brought by the same man and accusing her of having them stolen in the store. She protested her innocence but this man one Blade, Chief detective for the Honorable John Vanamaker, told her that it was this his way of revenge, she not having paid him attention few days before when he chased her for several times up & down town. --------- I lost the night to look for her and I received a note at ten o'clock in the morning, finding Mrs. Cassi in the Jefferson Police Court under a charge of shoplifting. I took her out immediately and called upon this one Blade & I told him that, if within few hours the all business was not dropped, I would surely take the leading part of the trouble: From the tone of my just resentment I do believe that this Chief Detective for the Honorable John Vanamaker, understood me very well. One Blade withdrew the charge not even necessiting my lawyers Messrs. Coudert & Bros or the "defendant" to appear last Friday March 22d when the case was brought [*9255*]T. R. 3 before a Special Session - Useless is to say that Mrs. Cassi presence in court, I believed useless, and she was not there; the case has been dropped by Vanamaker and Judges. Mrs. Cassi could not have made the statement that some of the objects "found in her possession as you say in your letter" were given by your small boys ------ 1st because she has never admitted to have taken anything or that she has been at Vanamaker on that day. 2d because it is so evident in her the consideration she has for your family, that not even to our lawyers: Mr. Coudert & Bro. 11 Broadway, your name or any of your family have been mentioned for references. 3d That it is too evident the outrage committed and now some one is afraid of the consequences, which I shall raise at any cost, and tries to make me loose your confidence in me. As far as I would have made that statement I do not see how I could have done so: I answer to you: I have not made that statement. You can be sure that even foreigners as Mrs Cassi & myself, can feel the sentiment of respect, which we shall always have for you and for your family, whom I have not yet the pleasure to approach. Sincerely yours Emile Cassi 24 W. 99 St. NY.City - [*9256*]W. A. Desborough, Pacific Coast Manager for the "Stewart Process" for extracting Gold, Silver and other metals from Refractory Ores 550 Parrott Building Telephone 1470 Larkin State. Territory and Mine Rights For Sale. California Nevada Utah Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Colorado Arizona New Mexico San Francisco, Cal., 3/28 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay L.I. My Dear Col. Your Photo - just received It is a fine one and will be much admired by my friends & your many admirers - we often regretted your inability to visit us during the campaign. We organized for that purpose as we had received word from State Central Com. you would make 3 or 4 stops in Califa. and now nothing is said about your coming with the Presidential party in May - I would rather greet you than the whole party coming. Yours Truly W A Desborough Major and Com of 8D Brigade NYC 9257L.L.Doggett, PhD,President F.G.Platt, Vice-President H.H. Bowman, Treasurer International Young Men's Christian Association Training School Springfield, Massachusetts March 28, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Sir,-- I wish in behalf of the faculty and trustees of the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School to invite you to give the Commencement Address at this Institution on Monday evening, June 10th. This is the Fiftieth year of the founding of the Young Men's Christian Associations of America, and we are seeking to make this an occasion worthy of this event. This School has been established to prepare the general secretaries, physical directors, and other officers of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States and Canada. The Young Men's Christian Association is doing more for the physical development of young men of our cities than any other agency, and this School has created the physical directorship for the Association, and is furnishing a large number of men for colleges and other institutions. There are 5,000,000 young men in American cities, 200,000 students in institutions of higher learning, 1,000,000 men employed by railroad corporations, and in the neighborhood of 100,000 men in the army and navy. The young Men's Christian Association is seeking to minister to the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of these important bodies of men. Already over $20,000,000 has been invested in its buildings, and this School is providing the men who are to make this investment useful and practical. This is a unique and most interesting work. I believe your presence on this occasion would be a great service to the Association cause throughout our land. We would be glad to have you choose your own subject--such a theme as "The Young Men Needed in the Twentieth Century," or some other line of thought which would emphasize the need of strong, robust, and noble manhood. As the Young Men's Christian Association is a laymen's movement, it is our custom frequently to secure laymen for this service. Dr. Cuthbert Hall, Dr. Russell Conwell, and General O.O. Howard have been among our recent speakers. Our commencement dinner is served at 1 o'clock, followed by short addresses, and the graduation exercises at which the address is given are in the evening at 8 o'clock. It would be very gratifying to us and our friends if you could be present on both of these occasions. Sincerely yours, L.L. Doggett Dic.to A. R. L. L D. Inclosure 9258MARRIOTT BROSIUS, Chairman Banking and Currency, House of Representatives: "I have been profoundly impressed with the character and range of the work contemplated by the 'National Civic Federation." I believe the organization of this Federation will be an epoch-marking event in our history. Its possibilities for good cannot be overestimated. Nothing has been projected on educational lines within my recollection so rich in promise of benefits to our citizenship and our statesmanship." THE NATIONAL CIVIC FEDERATION HEADQUARTERS 517 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING TELEPHONE CENTRAL 4 233 Fifth Avenue, New York, March 28th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-president of the U.S., Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have tried to let you know last Saturday how we were progressing with the coal strike, but I did not know how to reach you. Now that the thing is practically over, I will tell you how it was done. Mitchell came over Saturday and I had him meet Shaw, Brooks and one or two others at Holl's office, where we got the situation clearly from Mitchell's standpoint. Sunday I took Mitchell out to Albert Shaw's home where he met George W. Perkins, Mr. Morgan's new partner; in the meantime, through Dan Hanna, who is a member of our joint committee, we get the Senator over here and he and Mr. Perkins got Mr. Morgan and all the coal presidents talked into a proper frame of mind, and by 5 o'clock Tuesday, the thing was settled. Yesterday, Father Phillips and the committee came over from Scranton and made a sensational visit to Mr. Morgan which came pretty nearly knocking the whole thing in pieces; although from the news papers one would think that they had settled the difficulty. It was Hanna and Perkins who did the work. I went to see Gen. Green to-day but he is out of the city. I shall call on him Saturday morning. Yours very truly, R. W. EasleyCOLLEGE-Continued. W. H. P. Faunce, President Brown University, Providence, R. I. JOHN FISKE, Historian, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. RICHARD HENRY JESSE, President University of the State of Missouri, Colombia, Mo. CYRUS NORTHROP, President University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. CHARLES E. DOWMAN, President Emery College, Oxford, Ga. HARRY P. JUDSON, Dean, University of Chicago, Chicago Ill. RICHARD T. ELY, Professor Political and Social Science, University of Wisconsin HENRY WADE ROGERS, Professor of Law, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. RICHMOND MAYO-SMITH, Professor political Economy and Social Science, Columbia University, New York City, N. Y. HENRY C. ADAMS, Professor Political Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. JOHN GRAHAM BROOKS, Lecturer Chicago University Extension, Cambridge, Mass. EDWARD A. ALDERMAN, President University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. JOHN HENRY BARROWS, President Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. LEO. S. ROWE, Professor Political Science University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. H. C. EMERY, Professor of Economics, Bowdoin College Brunswick, Me. WILLIAM W. FOLWELL, Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. FRANK J. GOODNOW, Professor Administrative Law, Columbia University, New York City, N. Y. THOMAS C. HALL, Professor Union Theological Seminary, New York City, N. Y. GEORGE HARRIS, President Amherst College, Amherst, Mass. WALTER B. HILL, Chancellor University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. DAVID F. HOUSTON, Dean of Faculty, University of Texas, Austin, Tex. JOSEPH FRENCH JOHNSON, Professor University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. JOHN H. GRAY, Professor Political Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. CHARLES J. BULLOCK, Professor, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. J. H. KIRKLAND, Chancellor, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. VICTOR H. LANE, Professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. HENRY MITCHELL MacCRACKEN, Chancellor, New York University, New York City, N.Y. GEORGE E. MacLEAN, President The State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. S. J. McPHERSON, Headmaster Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, N.J. J. E. STUBBS, President Nevada State University, Reno, Nev. JOHN R. COMMONS, Bureau of Economic Research, N.Y. James R. Weaver,Department Political Science, De Pauw University, Greencastle Ind. A. H. EDGREN, Dean The Graduate School University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. WALTER F. WILLCOX, Statistician, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. CHURCH. CHARLES H. FOWLER, Methodist Episcopal Bishop, Buffalo, N.Y. JOHN IRELAND, Catholic Archbishop, St. Paul, Minn. HENERY C. POTTER, Protestant Episcopal Bishop, New York City, N.Y. CHARLES FLEISCHER, Rabbi Temple Adath Isreal, Boston, Mass. THOMAS R. SLICER, Unitarian Clergyman, New York City, N.Y. JOHN LINDSAY WITHROW, Pastor Park Street Congregational Church, Boston, Mass. DANIEL S. TUTTLE, Bishop Diocese of Missouri, Protestant Episcopal Church, St. Louis, Mo. FRANK W. GUNSAULUS, Pastor Central Church, Chicago, Ill. FELIX ADLER, Founder and Leader The Society for Ethical Culture, New York City, N.Y. F. M. BRISTOL, Pastor Methodist Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C FRANCIS E. CLARK, President Christian Endeavor Society, Boston, Mass. WILLIAM HAYES WARD, Editor Independent (Congregational), New York City, N. Y. J. S. DICKERSON, Managing Editor Standard (Baptist), Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM FITZGERALD, Editor Catholic Journal, Memphis, Tenn. WILLIAM C. GRAY, Editor Interior (Presbyterian), Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM DILLON, Editor Catholic World, Chicago, Ill. 9260 CHURCH-Continued ROBT. F. COYLE, Pastor Presbyterian Church, Oakland, Cal. HUBERT C. HERRING, Pastor First Congregational Church, Omaha, Neb. D. C. JOHN, Presiding Elder Methodist Episcopal Church, Milwaukee, Wis. WILLIAM M. LAWRENCE, Pastor Second Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill. CHARLES J. LITTLE, Head Garrett Biblical Institute (Methodist Episcopal), Evanston, Ill. EDWARD A. KELLY, Pastor St. Cecilia's Church (Catholic), Chicago, Ill. CLINTON LOCKE, Dean of Chicago (Protestant Episcopal Church), Chicago Ill. THOMAS C. MacMILLAN, President Congregational Club, Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM A. QUAYLE, Pastor Methodist Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, Ind. WILLARD SCOTT, Pastor Piedmont Congregational Church, Worcester, Mass. FLOYD W. TOMPKINS, Pastor Holy Trinity Church (Protestant Episcopal), Philadelphia, Pa. BEVERLY E. WARNER, Rector Trinity Church (Protestant Episcopal), New Orleans, La. E. A. WOODS, Pastor First Baptist Church, San Francisco, Cal. A. W. ACKERMAN, Pastor First Congregational Church, Portland, Ore. FINANCE. CHARLES S. FAIRCHILD, ex-Secretary of the Treasury, New York City, N.Y. JAMES H. ECKELS, ex-Secretary of the Treasury, New York City, N.Y JAMES H. ECKELS, ex-Comptroller of Currency, Chicago, Ill. E. S. LACEY, ex-Comptroller of Currency, Chicago, Ill, CHARLES S. HAMLIN, ex-Assistant Secretary United States Treasury, Boston, Mass. JOHN H. HOLLIDAY, Vice-President The Union Trust Co., Indianapolis Ind. WALKER HILL, President American Exchange Bank, St. Louis, Mo. WILLIAM C. CORNWELL, President City National Bank, Buffalo N.Y. JOHN G. W. COWLES, President Cleveland Trust Co., Cleveland, Ohio. E.G KEITH, President Metropolitan National Bank, Chicago, Ill. E.F. SWINNEY, President First National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. P.I. BONEBRAKE, President Central National Bank, Topeka, Kas. J.W. CABANISS, President The Exchange Bank, Macon Ga. WM. T. DIXON, President National Exchange Bank, Baltimore, Md. S.A. HARRIS, President National Bank of Commerce, Minneapolis, Minn. PHILIP N. LILIENTHAL, Manager The Anglo-Californian Bank, San Francisco, Cal. S.T. MESERVEY, President First National Bank, Fort Dodge, Iowa E.N. MORRILL (ex-Governor) President The Morrill & Janes Bank, Hiawatha, Kas. R.E. PRINCE, President City National Bank, Corsicana, Tex. FRANK W. TRACY, President The First National Bank, Springfield, Ill. E.P. WILMOT, President Austin National Bank, Austin, Tex. HENRY R. WOLCOTT, Capitalist, Denver, Col. HENRY W. YATES, President Nebraska National Bank, Omaha, Neb. EDWARD T. BELL, President First National Bank, Paterson, N.J. C.F. BENTLEY, Cashier First National Bank, Grand Island, Neb. ANTHONY BURDICK, President First National Bank, Davenport, Iowa. A.L. CLARKE, President First National Bank, Hastings, Neb. PHILIP M. CRAPO, Financial Correspondent, Burlington, Iowa. D.S. GRAY, Vice-President The Hayden-Clinton National Bank, Columbus, Ohio. EDWARD J. PARKER, Cashier State Savings Loan and Trust Company, Quincy, Ill. JOHN S. GRAY, President The German-American Bank, Detroit, Mich. DAVID A. GREGG, President Indian Head National Bank, Nashua, N.H. P.K. HOLBROOK, Holbrook & Brother Bankers, Onawa, Iowa G. GUNBY JORDAN, President Columbus Savings Bank, Columbus, Ga. HOMER LAUGHLIN, Capitalist, Los Angeles, Cal. E.L. MEYER, President First National Bank, Hutchinson, Kas. POTTER PALMER, Capitalist, Chicago, Ill. EDMUND J. PHELPS, Capitalist, Minneapolis, Minn. J.G. ROUNDS, President Citizen' National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa. J.S. STAPLER, President Bank of Tahlequah, I.T. PAUL O. STENSLAND, President Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, Chicago, Ill. PETER WHITE, Capitalist, Marquette, Mich. LOUIS WINDMUELER, Capitalist, New York City, N.Y. COMMERCE FRANKLIN MacVEAGH, Wholesale Grocer, Chicago, Ill. ISIDOR STRAUS, of R.H. Macy & Co., Department Store, New York City, N.Y. FRANCIS B. REEVES, Importer and Wholesale Grocer, Philadelphia, Pa. A.C. BARTLETT, Vice-President Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Wholesale Hardware, Chicago, Ill. D.M. FERRY, Seeds, Detroit, Mich. FRANK H. PEAVEY, Elevators, Minneapolis, Minn. JOHN V. FARWELL, JR. Treasurer John V. Farwell Co., Wholesale Dry Goods, Chicago, Ill. J.K. BURNHAM, Burnham, Hanna, Munger & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods, Kansas City, Mo. JOHN W. CRADDOCK, President Craddock-Terry Co., Wholesale Boots and Shoes, Lynchburg, Va. WILLIAM BARTON, Wholesale Boots and Shoes, Kansas City, Mo. W.R. BELKNAP, President W.B. Belknap & Co., Wholesale Hardware, Louisville, Ky. F.A. MANZANARES, Brown & Mansanares Co., Wholesale Grocers, East Las Vegas, N.M. IRA H. EVANS, President New York and Texas Land Co., Austin, Tex. SAMUEL B. CAPEN, Torrey, Bright & Capen, Carpets, Boston, Mass. JAMES W. MORRISSON, Vice-Prest. and Treas, Morrison, Plummer & Co., Wholesale Drugs, Chicago, Ill. ALBERT LAWRENCE, President The Maxwell Timber Co., Catskill, N.M. EUCLID MARTIN, President Parlin, Orendorff & Martin Co., Jobbers of Farm Machinery, Omaha, Neb. OLIVER McCLINTOCK, Wholesale Carpets, Pittsburg, Pa. HULLIHEN QUARRIER, President The Delaplain Dry Goods Co., Wheeling, W. Va. ALEXANDER H. REVELL, President Alexander H. Revell & Co., Furniture, Chicago, Ill. J. HARRY SELZ, Second Vice-President Seiz, Schwab & Co., Wholesale Boots and Shoes, Chicago, Ill. M.W. WALKER, Commission and Grain, Dubuque, Iowa. E.P. BACON, Grain Commission Milwaukee, Wis. A.M. COMPTON, Superintendent John V. Farwell Co., Chicago, Ill. HENRY C. JACKSON, Wholesale Grocer, Parkersburg, W.Va. O.C. JENSEN, Jensen, King, Byrd Co., Hardware, Spokane, Wash. WM. C. HOLLISTER, President Hollister Brothers, Engravers and Printers, Chicago, Ill. J.W. VAN CLEAVE, Vice-President and Treasurer Buck's Stove and Range Co., St. Louis, Mo. GEORGE H. PARTRIDGE, Wyman, Partridge & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods, Minneapolis, Minn. D.O. RIDEOUT, JR. Merchant, Draper, Utah ISAAC SCHWAB, Wholesale Clothing Merchant, St. Louis, Mo. D.B. STEDMAN, JR. Vice-President Abram-French Co., Boston, Mass. ALBERT DICKINSON, Prest. Albert Dickinson Co., Seeds, Chicago, Ill. A.O. RINGSRUD, President Ringsrud Mercantile Co., Elk Point, S.D. WM. B. DEAN, Nicols & Dean, Iron, Steel and Heavy Hardware, St. Paul, Minn. FREDERICK P. BAGLEY, Marble Merchant, Chicago, Ill. LAW WILLIAM WIRT HOWE, New Orleans, La. GEORGE E. LEIGHTON, St. Louis, Mo. W. BOURKE COCKRAN, New York City. U.M. ROSE (Rose, Hemingway & Rose)., Little Rock, Ark. HARRY RUBENS (Rubens, Dupuy & Fischer), Chicago, Ill. ROBERT S. TAYLOR, Fort Wayne, Ind. VIRGIL P. KLINE (Kline, Carr, Tolles & Goff) Cleveland, Ohio GARDINER LATHROP (Lathrop, Morrow, Fox & Moore) Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM DUDLEY FOULKE, Richmond, Ind. CATO SELLS, Vinton, Iowa. FREDERIC R. COUDERT, JR. Coudert Brothers, New York City. FRANK O. LOWDEN, (Lowden, Estabrook & Davis), Chicago, Ill. JOHN W. YERKES, Danville, Ky. JOHN L. GRIFFITHS, Indianapolis, Ind. J.C.C. BLACK, Augusta, Ga. R.J. BROWN, Little Rock, Ark. JAMES B. DILL, New York City, N.Y. EDWARD J. McDERMOTT, Louisville, Ky. LAW-Continued. [?] JOHN S. MILLER (Peck, Miller & Starr), Chicago, III. HARRY A. GARFIELD (Garfield, Garfield & Howe), Cleveland, Ohio. HENRY D. ESTABROOK (Lowden, Esta- brook & Davis), Chicago, Ill. CHARLES S. GLEED (Gleed, Ware & Gleed, Topeka, Kas. WILLIAM H. HOTCHKISS, Buffalo, N. Y. EDWARD QUITON KEASBEY (A. Q. Keasbey & Sons), Newark N. J. JOHN D. BENTON (Benton, Lovell & Holt), Fargo, N.D. FRANCIS A. BROGAN, Omaha, Neb. EDWARD CAHILL (Cahill & Wood), Lansing, Mich. COKER F. CLARKSON, New York City, N.Y. LORIN C. COLLINS (Collins & Fletcher), Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM S. HILLES, Wilmington, Del. L.W. MAGRUDER (Magruder & Bryson), Vicksburg, Miss. CHARLES W. OGDEN (Ogden & Terrell), San Antonio, Tex. W.P. POTTER (Stone & Potter), Pittsburg, Pa. JOHN P. WILSON (Wilson, Moore & McIlvaine), Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM S, POPPLETON, Omaha, Neb. WILSON H. PIERCE, Waterbury, Conn. WILLIAM A. VINCENT (Goodrich, Vincent, & Bradley) Chicago, Ill. W.H. WISE (Wise & Herndon), Shreveport, La. JAMES L. WOLCOTT (Hughes & Wolcott) Dover, Del. CRAIG L. WRIGHT (Wright, Call & Hubbard) Sioux City, Iowa C.W. WRIGHT, Tucson, Ariz. SIGMUND ZEISLER, Chicago, Ill. GILBERT H. STEWART, Columbus, Ohio. GILBERT D. MUNSON, Los Angeles, Cal. TRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE M.E. INGALLS, President, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, Cincinnati, Ohio. E.P. RIPLEY, President Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System, Chicago, Ill. GUSTAV H. SCHWAB, North German Lloyd Steamship Co.,, New York City, N.Y. A. J. EARLING, President Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co., Chicago, Ill. WARREN G. PURDY, President Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway, Chicago, Ill. E.B. MARTINDALE, President American Central Life Insurance Co., Indianapolis, Ind. WILLIAM H. BALDWIN, JR., President Long Island Railroad Co. New York City, N.Y. GEORGE R. PECK, General Counsel Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Chicago, Ill. EUGENE ZIMMERMAN, President Northern Alabama Coal, Iron & Railway Co., Talladega, Ala. CHESTER M. DAWES, Assistant General Solicitor Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad, Chicago, Ill. W.W. BALDWIN, President St. Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern Railway, Burlington, Iowa E.D. KENNA, First Vice-President Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System, Chicago, Ill. JACOB L. GREEN, President Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., ,Hartford, Conn. OSBOURNE HOWES, Secretary Boston Board of Fire Underwriters, Boston, Mass. M.A. LOW, General Attorney Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway, Topeka, Kas. CHARLES PLATT, President Insurance Co. of North America, Philadelphia, Pa. W.D. FORBES, President Farmers' Mutual Hailstorm Insurance Association, Des Moines, Iowa. ALEXANDER G. COCHRAN, General Solicitor Missouri Pacific Railway Co., St. Louis, Mo. E.G. HALLE, Manager Western Department Germania Fire Insurance Co., Chicago, Ill. JACOB W. MILLER, President Fall River Line, New York City, N.Y. EMERSON W. PEET, Manager The Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York, St. Paul, Minn. H.D. RODMAN, General Agent Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Louisville, Ky. J. J. HAGERMAN, President Pecos Valley and North Eastern Railway Company, Colorado Springs, Colo. ORGANIZATIONS. THEODORE C. SEARCH, President National Association of Manufacturers, Philadelphia, Pa. ALVAH TROWBRIDGE, President American Bankers' Association, New York City. CHARLES F. MANDERSON, President American Bar Association, Omaha, Neb. ORGANIZATIONS - Continued. RICHARD T. ELY, President American Economic Association, Madison, Wis. EDMUND J. JAMES, President American Academy of Political and Social Science, Philadelphia, Pa. O.T. CORSON - President National Educational Association, Columbus, Ohio. ALBERT D. SHAW-Commander-in-Chief Grand Army of the Republic, Watertown, N.Y. S.N.D. NORTH, Secretary National Association of Wool Manufacturers, Boston, Mass. E.M. THRESHER, President Ohio State Board of Commerce, Dayton, Ohio. LA FAYETTE McWILLIAMS, ex-President National Association of Merchants and Travelers, Chicago, Ill. M.W. PHALEN, Travelers' Protective Association of America, Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM H. SAYWARD, Secretary National Association of Builders, Boston, Mass. D. McLAREN, President The National Metal Trades Association, Cincinnati, Ohio H.W. HOYT, President National Founders' Association, Chicago, Ill. WM. F. KING, President the Merchants' Association of New York City, New York City, N.Y. EUGENE LEVERING, President Board of Trade, Baltimore, Md. WILLIAM E. ENGLISH, President Commercial Club, Indianapolis, Ind. WM. H. PARSONS, President Board of Trade and Transportation, New York City, N.Y. CHAUNCY H. CASTLE, President Stove Founders' National Defense Association, Quincy, Ill. T. B. NEAL, President Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, Ga. THOMAS J. HOGAN, General Secretary the National Association of Stove Manufacturers, Chicago, Ill. HUGH CRAIG, ex-President Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco, Cal. F.E. BOOTHBY, President Merchants' Exchange and Board of Trade, Portland, Me. JOHN S. LAZARUS, President Board of Trade, Indianapolis, Ind. THEODORE MARBURG, Vice-President American Economic Association, Baltimore, Md. MILO R. MALTBIE, Secretary Reform Club, New York City. HERMAN JUSTI, Commissioner Illinois Coal Operators' Association, Chicago, Ill. MURRAY F. TULEY, Judge Circuit Ct., Chicago, Ill. MORRIS M. COHN, ex-President Board of Trade, Little Rock, Ark. WILLIAM FORTUNE, President Indiana State Board of Commerce, Indianapolis, Ind. EDWARD F. DUNNE, President Iroquois Club, Chicago, Ill. A.S. GLOVER ,President Chamber of Commerce, Chattanooga, Tenn. FREDERICK DRISCOLL, Commission American Newspaper Publlishers' Association, Chicago, Ill. JAMES A CARR, President National Association of Agricultural Implements and Vehicle Manufacturers, Richmond, Ind. ERSKINE M. PHELPS, President National Business League, Chicago, Ill. WILLIS YOUNG, President Northwestern Traveling Men's Association, Chicago, Ill. WALTER FIELDHOUSE, Sec' and Treas. Association of Western Manufacturers, Chicago, Ill. H.M. AUBREY, President Business Men's Club, San Antonio, Tex. L. LOCKE BREAUX, President Board of Trade, New Orleans, La. C.V. BROWN, ex-President Chamber of Commerce, Chattanooga, Tenn. EDWARD H. PITKIN, ex-President National Association of Wholesalers' in Crockery and Glassware, Chicago, Ill. J.S. SLAUSON, President Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles, Cal. GENERAL LYMAN J. GAGE, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C. OSCAR S. STRAUS, Minister to Turkey, New York City, N.Y. ALVA ADAMS, ex-Governor, Pueblo, Col. JOHN BARRETT, ex-Minister to Siam, Portland, Ore. JAMES E. CAMPBELL, ex-Governor, Hamilton, Ohio. BIRD S. COLER, Comptroller City of New York, New York City, N.Y. T. JEFFERSON COOLIDGE, ex-Ambassador to France, Boston, Mass. DON M. DICKINSON, ex-Postmaster-General, Detroit, Mich. WILLIAM E. DODGE, Chairman National Committee of Arbitration, New York City, N.Y. WM. F. VILAS, ex-Secretary of the Interior, Madison, Wis. WALTER C. FLOWER, Mayor, New Orleans, La. GENERAL - Continued HILARY A. HERBERT - ex-Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C. CLARK HOWELL - Editor Constitution, Atlanta, Ga. ST. CLAIR McKELWAY, Editor Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn N.Y. W.A. McCORKLE, ex-Governor West Virginia, Charlestown, W.Va. S.E. MORSS - ex-Consul General to France, Editor "Sentinenl" Indianapolis, Ind. FREDERICK W. HOLLS, Secretary Late Hague International Peace Conference, New York City, N.Y. G.M.B. HARVEY, Publisher Harper's Publications, New York City, N.Y. W.J. NORTHEN, Ex-Governor, Atlanta, Ga. FRANK A. MUNSEY, Publisher Munsey's Publications, New York City, N.Y. GEORGE W. OCHS, ex-Mayor, Chattanooga, Tenn. ROBERT TREAT PAINE, Philanthropist, Boston, Mass. JAMES D. PHELAN, Mayor of San Francisco, San Francisco, Cal. GEORGE G. CROCKER - Chairman Boston Transit Commission, Boston, Mass. EMIL PRETORIUS, Editor, (?) -Post, St. Louis, Mo. JOHN H. REAGAN - ex-United States Senator, Austin, Texas. J.E. RICKARDS, ex-Governor, Butte, Mont. ALBERT SHAW , Editor Review of Reviews, New York City, N.Y. HOKE SMITH, ex-secretary of Interior, Atlanta, Ga. J.K. TOOLE, ex-Governor, Helena, Mont. LAMBERT TREE, ex-Minister to Belgium, Chicago, Ill. ALDACE F. WALKER, ex-Interstate Commerce Commissioner, New York City, N.Y. WILLIAM P. WILSON, Director of the Philadelphia Museums, Philadelphia, Pa. CARROLL D. WRIGHT, Commissioner of Labor, Washington, D.C. WILLIS J. ABBOTT, Journalist, New York City, N.Y. EDWARD ROSEWATER, Editor Omaha Bee, Omaha, Neb. PLATT ROGERS, ex-Mayor, Denver, Colo. CHARLES F. WARWICK, ex-Mayor, Philadelphia, Pa. SAMUEL E. MOFFETT, Editorial Writer New York Journal, New York City, N.Y. DUDLEY G. WOOTEN, ex-Member Legislature, Dallas, Texas. J.W. CUTRER, President Board of Levee Commissioners for the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta, Clarksdale, Miss. JOHN H. FINLEY, Editor McClure's Magazine, New York City, N.Y. T. THOMAS FORTUNE, Publisher, New York City, N.Y. LEOPOLD MARKBREIT, Publisher Volksblatt, Cincinnati, Ohio. P.W. MELDRIM, ex-Mayor, Savannah, Ga. J.W. BRYAN, ex-Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, Covington, Ky. EYRE DAMER, Editor, Mobile, Ala. M.N. BAKER, Associate Editor Engineering News, New York City. JOHN W. ELA, General Counsel National Business League, Chicago, Ill. CHARLES B. GOING, Managing Editor the Engineering Magazine, New York City, N.Y. BOYD WINCHESTER, ex-Minister to Switzerland, Louisville, Ky. NILS P. HAUGEN, ex-Congressman, River Falls, Wis. E.S. HUTCHINSON, Coal Operator, Maybeury, W.Va. HENRY H. ISHAM, Elizabeth, N.J. JOSIAH L. LOMBARD, Real Estate, Chicago, Ill. W.H.ROWE, President Beaver River Irrigation and Ogden Water Works Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. INSULAR REPRESENTATIVES. HAWAII. J.B. ATHERTON, President Chamber of Commerce, Honolulu. JOHN ENA, President Hawaiian Hardware Co., Honolulu. CUBA. V.F. VIDAL, General Commission Merchant, Havana. JULIAN CENDOYA, General Commission Merchant, Santiago. PORTO RICO. RAMON CORTADA, Commission Merchant, Ponce. FRANCISCO P. ACUNA, Vice-President Porto Rico Advisory Board on Insular Affairs, San Juan. ROBERT GRAHAM, Machinist, Ponce. R.B. LOPEZ, Editor La Correspondencia, San Juan. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. EDUARDO CARCELLER, President Camara de Comercio, Manila. J.M. UNDERWOOD, Treasurer Chamber of Commerce, Iloilo. P.F. March 28. 1901 My dear Mr Vice President Thank you heartily for your kind and considerate answer to my letter which reached me today. For the women of our little board, I hasten to assure you that we fully appreciate 9261 another thought - Believe me Sincerely yours Helen L. Fairchild the reasons which are against you making the address for us this year, and that we would not think of arguing it. If another year you can do so we shall be only too glad: - in any event be assured we have great faith in your good will for the [Union?] Republic - Personally, I did not know how much of this sort of service you were asked just now to perform - and that I entirely sympathize with your position in the matter. This *has [*underlined] to be a public meeting - Do not give it 9262March 28. 1901 My dear Mr. Vice President Thank you heartily for your kind and considerate answer to my letter which reached me today. For the women of our little board I hasten to assure you that we fully appreciate 9264 another thought. Believe me Kindly yours Helen L. [?] [*shorthand notes*] Form No 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. 11 55 AM NUMBER 3 SENT BY Oys CHECK [?] 7 X RECEIVED at March 28, 1901 Dated [?] Baltimore MD To Vice Pres Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY May I come to see you on important business connected with National Conference of Charities Please name day and hour agreeable to you. John M. Glenn 1103 N. Entaw St 9263 the address for us this year, and that we would not think of urging it. If, another year, you can do so we shall be only too glad:------in any event be assured we have great faith in your good will for the [?] Republic - Personally, I did not know how much of this sort of service you were asked just now to perform and that I entirely sympathize with your position in the matter. This has to be a public meeting - Do not give it [*9262*]Appts. [*P.F.*] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON. March 28, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir:-- I have received your letter of the 25th instant, recommending Mr. Colton Reed for a consular appointment. There is no available vacancy at this time, but your letter has been placed in the files for consideration should occasion arise. Very respectfully yours, John Hay [*9264*]ENTERTAINMENT AND RECEPTION NEANION CLUB BEDFORD MANSION WILLOUGHBY AND BEDFORD AVENUES THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH TWENTY-EIGHTH AT EIGHT O'CLOCK TICKETS - - FIFTY CENTS [*Jast vs Hud? Chaus?*] [*9265*] [*Mar. 28, 1901*] Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. NUMBER 6 SENT BY Oy REC'D BY B CHECK 15 Collect 52 5X RECEIVED at _ 190 Dated Mexico March 28 Via Washington To Hon Theo Roosevelt - DC - 28 Oyster Bay Ny I respectfully apply for vacant Consulship at Durango Mexico. H J Holt [*9266*]ENTERTAINMENT AND RECEPTION NEANION CLUB BEDFORD MANSION WILLOUGHBY AND BEDFORD AVENUES THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH TWENTY-EIGHTH AT EIGHT O'CLOCK TICKETS - - FIFTY CENTS [*Jast vs Hud? Chaus?*] [*9265*] [*Mar. 28, 1901*] Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. NUMBER 6 SENT BY Oy REC'D BY B CHECK 15 Collect 52 5X RECEIVED at _ 190 Dated Mexico March 28 Via Washington To Hon Theo Roosevelt - DC - 28 Oyster Bay Ny I respectfully apply for vacant Consulship at Durango Mexico. H J Holt [*9266*][shorthand notation]United States Senate Washington, D.C. March 28th 1901. Mr William Loeb Jr. Secy. Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Mr Loeb. Greetings: Your very welcome favors to hand and enclosures received; Slips addressed and sent to Agricultural department. Received letter few days ago Concerning U.S. Ex. frank and was informed by Mr Howe Sec'y to Sen Pratt, saying that should I have any express matter to be sent to the Hon. Vice President to send it over V.P. frank. no. (misplaced for the moment) I was thinking of forwarding to you by Ex. the accumulation of second class mail, such as papers etc. that are here in P.O. and that cannot be forwarded only by extra postage [*9267*]2 or by Express. Shall await your advice on the matter & should you decide to have them forwarded by Express I shall attend to same and see that the Senate P.M. will have it attended to regularly, leaving with him frank no in case of my absence later on, to be attended to: I think the V.P. has a quota of strawberry plants as well as Grape vine Cuttings. They are very fine, cant you use them? Yes, many thanks I am in receipt of the V.P.s letter and you do not know how happy Mrs. Jeffers, nan & I are. Mrs. Jeffers has worried considerably over the matter & is now happy. God be with him & his entire household. I am sure I will serve him faithfully and consider it the greatest of honors to be near the Vice President. Tickets received and will have them renewed at the proper time, Miss Skinner is attending to the pictures and IUnited States Senate Washington, D.C. 3 am sure you will receive a package soon. She is at office at this writing and I know she will be delighted to know you have remembered her. All send best regards & wish you were here and so do I. I await your further orders concerning anything that you wish to communicate & have attended. I am Yours Very truly, William Jeffers U.S. Senate 9268St. Augustine's, Trinity Parish, New York 105-109, East Houston St. March 28th, 1901 The Honorable Theodore B Roosevelt Vice President - My dear Sir. If you will recall the summer that you spent when a boy in Barrytown, New York you will remember me as a "big boy" And until a few years ago I carried a most excellent watch that your father kindly gave me at the end of the summer. Afterwards I was graduated by St. Stephen's College and by the General Theological Seminary in this city. Shortly after I was appointed vicar of this chapel, which position I still hold. Intending to spend my vacation this coming summer in England, I wrote to the Archbishop for permission to officiate there occasionally when invited so to do. In reply I have received most formidable documents with "Questions to be Answered" by the yard. Among them is this. Names of x x x laymen of position x x x to whom the archbishop may write privately" May I have the honor of naming you as one? I am Yours very respectfully and truly Arthur C. Kimber [*9269*][shorthand notation][shorthand] [*P F*] 1018 19th March 28 1901 Dear Theodore. Here is part of the Stevenson letter I spoke to you off. If you agree with me put it in your Huxley opposite that to Charles Frigsly. It seems to me to be the imaginative side of Huxleys, with literary form thrown in. no [*9270*]more feeling than the other, but more focus and as much feeling tho' not evoked by a real sorrow, only by life. Yours as ever Frances Bayard Du Farge Be sure and make Edith pack things into herself. She must not indulge her hardy side after neuralgia. [*9271*] on rereading the Stevenson I conclude that you will care more for the Huxley tho' the comparison is not necessary. [*9271*]Acrostic in Honor of Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Teddy. The public like to thus abreviate your name. E-xacting of the man. The boyish privilege. To freely do the same. D-reading not your displeasure. For we know you are above the shoddy. D-ebarring the abreviated name. We respect you just the same. Y-e Gods! No one dreams of trying to abreviate the individual Teddy. Roosevelt. Citizen. Typical of the glorious young american. O-n the western plane. Or in a position of executive service. O-n the battle field. Or in the dificult roll of statesman. S-tedfast. Aggressive. An Honorable champion in every service. E-arnest defender of our nations financial honor. V-aliant courteous Gentleman. Athlete. Distinguished scholar. E-nergetic Level headed. Honest and sound as a dollar. L-ike all true patriots. Who have the thrill of duty felt. T-o be an honored citizen.The successful ambition of Teddy Roosevelt. P.T. Langdon 0272 Audubon Winn March 28, 1901the diplomas upon a little class of ten girls. There, now I have told you. Do not say "the brazen creature," Truly there is a big difference between the two institutions. but it is only a difference of bigness. we do just as earnest and good work, just as important in the end of time as the large university; and so I do not Lockwood Collegiate School Mount Vernon, N. Y. 28 March, 1901 To Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Mrs. Roosevelt, A strong need sometimes sanctions a strong measure; and so I am coming to beg your help and alliance in securing my heart's desire. I want to ask a great favor of our Vice-president, and I want to ask him [*9273*]LEFT PAGE: face-to-face, and not through a secretary who, however kind, may give a note that costs me much thought, a cursory reading and response, a real lady would not trouble so busy a man, and a stranger, unless she really needed help that only he could give. If i were drowning out near you, I am sure he would RIGHT PAGE run to save me and I feel like that as I write. Our school needs just now what a boy would call "a boost" and I am turning to you and the Vice-president for it. President McKinley will go to the Universith of California and be present at its commencement exercises. I want to ask the Vice-president to come to a quiet little school in June, and bestow 9274LEFT PAGE: try to make him enjoy coming. We have an Easter vacation next week. Will you not spare me one half-hour if I come to Oyster Bay to seek this favor. I shall so hope that you will send me a line saying "come" and when. Most earnestly yours, Mary C. Lockwood [shorthand notations] RIGHT PAGE: Lockwood Collegiate School Mt. Vernon, N.Y. feel ashamed of that part of my request. It will be a great day for the univeristy. It will make it better-known and more prosperous; but what would it not be for us to have the man who is sure to be our next president here?Our *need [*underlined] is greater than the university's; but 9275 that is what I want to tell about instead of writing, and if you then think my request presumptuous and entirely beyond consideration, I shall believe it is so, and try to grow more humble. There is a most successful school at Dobbs Ferry; and aside from its own good work, it owes much of its success to the kind favor of Vice-president Morton. That is what I am hoping for now. Mount Vernon has the greatest love and loyalty to Mr. Roosevelt. Some of those who are his staunchest friends live here, and are also our warm friends and have their children in our school. They would be proud beyond measure and pleased to have him visit us, and a thousand of us would hail him and [*9276*]United States Senate, Washington, D.C. (Copy) March 28, 1901. My dear Mr. Hay:- I have received this morning your note of March 27th,together with the copy of Lord Lansdowne's despatch,for which I am much obliged. In your note you ask me if I have any remarks to make in regard to this paper,or as to future arrangements. I do not know that I have anything to add to what I said to you in our conversation of yesterday morning,but I will venture to repeat in writing,and perhaps more fully,what I then said to you. I shall not undertake to reply to Lord Lansdowne's despatch,although it would be very easy to do so,and to show the falacy of both his premises and his arguments in regard to disputed points. It seems to me that it is more important for us to consider the exact facts of the existing situation. The American people,without distinction of party,are, I believe,not only anxious,but determined,to build the Isthmian Canal. The growth of our population and of our commercial interests upon the Pacific,render the construction of the canal an economic and military necessity. There is nothing to prevent our entering at once upon this work except the agreements of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of 1850. I have felt very strongly,and I think my feeling is shared by all responsible and reflecting men,that 9277United States Senate, 2 Washington, D.C. the obstacles of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty should be removed, if possible,by amicable negotiation with Great Britain. For twenty years or more the United States has been endeavoring,with much patience,and through diplomatic channels,to secure the removal of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty with the assent of Great Britain. All these efforts have failed,and Great Britain has just allowed the Hay- Pauncefote Treaty to elapse by the absolute rejection of the Senate amendments,without suggestion or modification, or a request for an extension of time,and has thus brought this last negotiation to an abrupt close. The question now is,what can be practically done for the future. I am satisfied neither Congress nor the country will permit any further delay in taking the necessary steps toward beginning the construction of the canal,and their determination to proceed has undoubtedly been sharpened and enhanced by the attitude which England has seen fit to assume. The belief,whether ill or well founded,that England desires to prevent the building of the canal,or to compel its construction under conditions obnoxious to us,is growing, and is already wide spread. When Congress meets in December,if no treaty has been made with England for the abrogation or supercession of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty,or if a treaty has been made which is not satisfactory to the Senate,I am satisfied that Congress will denounce the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and pass the canal bill by a majority so large that it will fall but little short of unanimity. 9278United States Senate, 3 Washington, D.C. I will not undertake to define in detail what would constitute a satisfactory treaty,but will state certain general principles which I believe to be essential to the ratification of any treaty,and which I derive from somewhat close observation of the discussion of the subject both in Congress and in the press for more than a year past. The American people can never be made to understand that if they build a canal at their own expense and at vast cost,which they are afterward to guard and maintain at their own cost,and keep open and secure for the commerce of the world at equal rates,they can never be made to understand,I repeat,that the control of such a canal should not be absolutely within their own control. It is not worth while to discuss whether this view is reasonable or not. Personally I think it is wholly reasonable, but there can be no doubt that it is generally entertained. The Senate,therefore,will never,in my opinion,assent to a treaty which does not leave the ultimate control of the canal in the hands of the United States. They will never consent to a promise on our part that we shall hold the canal open for an enemies fleet which has succeeded in getting within the three mile zone. In other words, no treaty which does not contain in unmistakable language the substance of what is known as the Davis amendment. The Senate will also insist that any new treaty shall in precise terms abrogate or supercede the treaty of 1850. They will,also in my judgment,refuse to assent to any 9279United States Senate, 4 Washington, D.C., to invite other powers to adhere to any treaty made with England. The whole policy of this country has been to exclude other powers from this hemisphere. The single break in this policy has been the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, and I do not think the Senate will ever agree to any premise that we should invite other parties to assume rights or obligations in regard to anything which concerns the Western Hemisphere. There was great difficulty in getting the Senate to accede to the clause prohibiting fortifications. Whether we could again secure a two- thirds vote for a treaty containing that clause I do not know. Personally I was willing to accept it,because on account of Costa Rica and Nicaragua,and because I thought with the Davis amendment it was of little practical effect I confess,however, that I think it would be much better if it could be omitted. I have thus far stated my views as to what could be ratified by the Senate negatively. I will try to put it affirmatively. I think we could ratify a treaty which abrogated and superceded the treaty of 1850,and which agreed that the United States would maintain and defend the canal,keep it open for the commerce of all nations, at the same rates of toll which were imposed on vessels of the United States,and which further agreed that the United States would maintain the neutrality of the canal as between two belligerents when the United States itself was not engaged in war. A treaty of this kind,I am sure, could be ratified. If further restrictions are added an 9280United States Senate, 5 Washington, D.C., element of doubt as to the ratification at once arises, for the feeling in regard to making a treaty for the removal of the treaty of 1850 has,it must be admitted,weakened by the attitude which England has seen fit to assume. I should greatly prefer,as I have said,to remove the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty by a new treaty in an amicable manner,and I am unable to see why it is not plainly to the interests of England to agree to such a treaty as I have indicated. It is quite certain,in my opinion,that if she does not agree to such a treaty we shall denounce the treaty of 1850. This is not the place nor the occasion for me to argue the question of abrogation by one party of a treaty, but I believe that if England maintains her present attitude we shall not only abrogate but be fully justified in doing so. The United States has been singularly exact in maintaining the obligations of the treaties. We have never abrogated a treaty by our own motion alone except in the case of the French treaties of 1798,the provisions of which had been grossly violated by France and where hostilities had actually broken out between the two nations.although war was never formally declared. No other nation in the past one hundred and twenty five years can show so good a record. This is susceptible of easy demonstration. It is also a well recognized principle of international law,accepted by nearly all the continental writers,and by Hall among the English writers,that when a condition upon which a treaty was predicated has 9281United States Senate, 6 Washington, D.C., been changed it is the right of a nation to abrogate that treaty,even if the consent of the other party can not be obtained. I will not weary you by citing the many authorities which I have collected on this point,but I am sure that we could present a case which would be unanswerable. I do not know that I can put in a more concise form what I consider the true view of this question of abrogation than by quoting the language of Prince Bismark, to which I referred in an interview published a short time ago. Prince Bismark says,in volume 2,pages 283-284, of his Autobiography: "International policy is a fluid element which under certain conditions will solidify,but a change of atmosphere reverts to its original diffuse condition. The clause REBUS SIC STANTIBUS is tacitly understood in all treaties that involve performance. The Triple Alliance is a strategic position,which in the face of the perils that were imminent at the time when it was concluded was politic,and,under the prevailing conditions, feasible. It has been from time to time prolonged,and may yet be further prolonged,but eternal duration is assured to no treaty between great powers: and it would be unwise to regard it as affording a permanently stable guarantee against all the possible contingencies which in the future may modify the political,material,and moral conditions under which it was brought into being. It has the significance of a strategic position adopted after strict scrutiny of the political situation in Europe at the time when it was concluded,but it no more constitutes 9282 United States Senate, 7 Washington, D.C., a foundation capable of affording perennial resistance to time and change than did many another alliance (Triple or quadruple) of recent centuries,and in particular the Holy Alliance and the German Confederation. It does not dispense us from the attitude of TOUJOURS EN VEDETTE." I trust you will pardon me for trespassing at such length upon your time,and believe me, Sincerely yours[,] [H.C. Lodge] Honorable John Hay, Secretary of State. 9283[*[Enc in Lodge 3-30-01]*][*PF*] JAMES LOWNDES, 1805 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Washington, D. C., March 28th 1901 My dear Mr Vice President Your letter of the 21st reached me yesterday. I send you by Express a parcel containing the Rules relating to admissions to the bar of the Supreme Court of the D.C. & several pamphlets showing the scholastic requirements of the Colombia Law School & of the Examiner for admission to the Bar. Members of the Bar of the S.C. of the D.C. are admitted on motion to the Bar of the Court of Appeals members of the latter in like manner to the Bar of the S.C. of the U.S. There is no requirement as to examiner for admission to the Bar of the S.C. of the D. C. If you should determine to study law here, it would give me great pleasure to have you make use of my office & books & of me in any way in which I should be able to serve you. We were very sorry to have missed your visit. It was a great pleasure to have Ted, who seemed to have a very happy time. With the best & thanks of Mrs. Lowndes & myself for your very kind message, I am Very truly yours James Lowndes Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States Oyster Bay Long Island N.Y. [*9284*][[shorthand]]2 equally as attractive I believe I can form a Syndicate of the principle newspapers to publish the letter suggested, which, from a rough estimate, though a conservative one, would yield you $1000.00 (one thousand) per week. For the article on your hunting trip I am not prepared to name a figure over $500.00 a week, although it is not impossible that this may be double and perhaps an even greater sum realized. It will all depend upon how the proposition is presented to the Editors of the newspapers, which I believe I can do so as to extract the most money. I shall be pleased to undertake the matter at once, if you consider the suggestion with favor and I will furnish you with banking references as to my reliability, in due course. No articles would be copyrighted, [*9286*] 2445 Derby street Berkeley,Cal, Mch 28th [*[01]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington D.C. Dear Sir: The great interest taken in you by the general public and your evident popularity with the masses, suggest the idea that a regular letter from your pen, of between two and three thousand words, once a week, giving your comments and opinions on current topics would be a distinct feature in our Sunday newspapers. Or, if you prefer, to contribute an article once a week, giving the experience of your hunting expedition in Colorado, it would probably prove [*9285*] 3 and the right to republish them in book form retained by by yourself. All that will be expected from you will be the copy each week. I will attend to printing, mailing and collections. If the price of $1000.00 per week does not satisfy, I will arrange it on percentage - giving you 95% of first $500.00 90% " second $500.00 85% " third $500.00 and all over that Name a figure, prohibitive if you please, and I will undertake to obtain it for you, if it is within the range of possibility. Yours very truly Jno. McComb [*9287*] Roxboro Phil March 28/01 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir: Your article in "McClures" for this month on Reform through Social work has interested me so much, that I have ventured to think you might care to read the little sketch herewith enclosed, of a fairly successful effort in that direction which has survived through some 27 years and is still self supporting. This location is one of the suburbs of Phila, noted for the prominence [*9288*]of its manufacturing interests and congeniality of a working population. Experience with similarly formed organizations elsewhere, of which this is thought to be the sole survivor, has shown the difficulty of securing that constant contact of the educated with the less educated classes, which is I think essential to continued success. Your description of such or kindred efforts in New York seems to show an increasing interest in this work. Very truly yrs J Vaughan Merrick [*9289*]By the Department and consequently my evidence is all in In asking you to see about my claim I will say that my endeavors were a matter of neccessity to me and if one was in my position no one could blame me I am a batching on a farm and I have out a little patch of wheat and I had to employ nearly all the help in the work and I will give you an itemized statement of my finances [*9291*] Conway Springs, Kan March 28 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington DC. Dear Sir: Your letter of sometime recd ago and I filed affidavit on the 17th or sent it to the Commissioner with the letter to you from Mr. Davenport Deputy Commissioner and on the 19th I received a letter from the Commissioner and it wanted some few things I left out in the first which was asked for and I sent it in and I suppose that it has been received [*9290*] RIGHT PAGE status I ow the Citszens State Bank $85. For plow $50 grocery was $15 and for labor $25 and other debts to the doctor and others amounting to about $25 more and I got an old plug team worth about $75 dollars and old wagon & set of horses and no feed, for them hardly and none for their master I ought to have a housekeeper but I am too poor to keep myself let alone another and I am sick about nearly all the time 9292 LEFT PAGE I got the diseases in Porto Roco and have never gotten over it Thanking you for your solicitude and I hope you will use your influence further in my behalf and I guarantee you that I have used you as well as I could in the last election but I did through admiration and not for personal gain. Thanking you again and extending to you my most sincere gratitude I am Respy Harley E Moyer 9293John C. New, President Harry S. New, Vice-President George C. Hitt, Sec'y-Treas. Arthur F. Hall, Asst. Sec'y-Treas. [*PF*] BUSINESS DEPARTMENT THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL The Indianapolis Journal Newspaper Company, Publishers INDIANAPOLIS, IND., March 28, 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Colonel: I have yours favor of 25th and hasten to reply. With reference to the matter of the consideration of Hon. William Dudley Foulkes name in connection with the proposed reorganization of the National Civil Service Commission I do not hesitate to say that I have the highest possible regard for him, and that I know of no one better qualified in every respect to discharge the duties of this particular office. I cannot say how Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge would be inclined to regard such a proposition, but as for myself I must say without the slightest reservation that I think Mr. Foulke's selection would be conspicuously fit. In addition to my confidence in his ability to satisfactorily [*9294*]John C. New, President Harry S. New, Vice-President George C. Hitt, Sec'y-Treas. Arthur F. Hall, Asst. Sec'y-Treas Business Department The Indianapolis Journal The Indianapolis Journal Newspaper Company, Publishers 2. Indianapolis, Ind. administer this particular trust I have the most sincere personal esteem for the man. Both you and Mr. Foulke are better Civil Service men than I am, I confess, but I freely and fully recognize the necessity for the enforcement of the principle. I thank you for your kindly references to Mrs. New and myself. I do not know that either of us should be east any time soon, but if either of us should go you may depend upon seeing us. Please do not overlook the request I made of you some time ago for a head of some description to go upon the walls of the Columbia Club of this city. Almost anything will answer, and I assure you will be thoroughly appreciated. With best wishes always, Sincerely Yours Harry S. New [*9295*][shorthand notation]Hon. T. R. #2 candidacy for Congress, he was instrumental in urging my election, and the large vote I received in this vicinity was due almost entirely to his efforts. He is an indefatigable worker and an honest, trustworthy citizen of the community in which he lives. I take great pleasure in recommending him for his honesty and integrity, and anything you will be able to do for him will, I know, be appreciated by your friends in this part of the country. Very sincerely yours, Bert Reiss REGISTER'SOFFICE BERT REISS, COUNSEL Kings county, N.Y. March 28, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, V.P. Washington, D.C. My dear Sir: This will introduce to you Mr. Luke O'Brien, Of #142 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. O'Brien is one of the most prominent citizens of the Sixth congressional District. He was dismissed from the Seymour Democratic Club of the 14th Ward, a Democratic stronghold in this vicinity, for stoutly urging the Club and citizens to vote for you for Governor. During the late campaign he agitated your nomination for Vice President in the public print, and materially helped your election, and in my lateLuke O'Brien 141 N. Sixth St., Brooklyn, N.Y. [*9297*][*[Schietrona]*] Stimo Signor Vice President From Stati Uniti New York 28 March: 1901 Vengo con la mia present lettera ando a dichiaravi che Dal giorno 18 del present mese che e arrivato il mio Cuginato dal Italia, ed ora si trova nella Battaria a New: York; io sono cittadino Americano ed appartieno all' Republicano Club: al N 2224 Forst Aven; dove vi fu una grossa lotta questo anno scorso per lei, ora prego lei di farmi cavare fuori il mio povero Cugnato Luigi Palazzo, Comune di Supino Provincia di Roma [*9298*]Siccome il medesimo e un ingnorante e non capisce che cosa lui fa si a trovato in contradizione col suo parlare io sono andato per ben quattro volte alla Battaria ed mi anno esaminato mi dissero che fosse ritornato ed ora sono rinviato la causa alla Capitale di Waschington il giorno 22 del presente mese ora prego la signora vostra G. portarmi fuori il mio povero cugnato Salutandovi caramente sono il vostro servo Georg: Schietrona 313 E 115 str New: York: City attendo risposta subito appena arriva la presente.your restless, industrious temperament employed, and yet to be doing something which, be your political future what it may, makes an assured position for yourself? To go back - when I heard of your nomination, I was so terribly disappointed that you were not to be Governor again - this I have never got over - that I could not write to congratulate [*address*] [*PF*] 135 East 21st Street, Gramercy Park. March 28. 1901. My dear Theodore, I have been waiting for the time to come to write to you of something which crossed my mind as soon as I heard of your nomination for the Vice Presidency - and has rested there ever since. It was not the [*9299*] LEFT PAGE moment to speak of it then. You had the exciting and arduous campaign before you; after that your last duties as Governor; then the well-earned & needed rest & out-of-door life in the West; finally the inauguration at Washington. Now all this is over, & you have leisure to think about present and future occupations. Of one thing I feel well assured - that not to take a too prominent part in political matters now - indeed, as Vice President, how can you? - is best for your political prospects four years from now. Meanwhile - what? What is the best occupation to keep 9300London, I was dining at his house. We spoke of you. He said he always regretted you had not stayed long enough in his office to be admitted to the bar, before you began your political career. You left to enter the Assembly - as we all remember. Should you decide upon this course, I suppose the drudgery would be very great and I know nothing about law schools in 2. you upon your nomination. I could not bear the loss for the State of New York. For you, personally, I found myself saying: "Now is his chance to study law & be admitted to the bar"! I remember saying this to Florence de Farge at Saunderstown at the time - saying that I meant to write to you repeating it, when the proper time should come. This interval of comparative leisure is your chance, is it not? [*9301*]That is, if you wish to have a profession? If so, with your political tactics and power of speaking, would not the law naturally be your profession? Then, too, I think of the independent, dignified position it at once puts you in. If your party goes out, if you lose an election, you are able, at will, to open your own law-office in New York City, your native place. You know that you can start alone, are not in any way dependent upon any men, or coterie of men, for an appointment, nomination or election. You see how strongly I feel about this for you. Just before Mr Choate sailed for [*9302*]4. not be there for the "formal opening" until June - so I am told - and we sail for England before then. Is the date yet fixed for the President's visit to Buffalo - can you tell me? Should it be in May, by chance, I would of course go then. When does Edith go? With my love to Edith - this letter is for both of you - believe me always sincerely Louisa Lee Schuyler To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [*9304*] 3 and near Washington - but you are young and accustomed to hard work, and I believe you can succeed in anything you may undertake. There is my little say - all said. It would have been pleasanter to talk it over viva voce, & I would ask you to come & see me - were it not that I am until [Tues?] from Lakewood, where I have come, with my [*9303*]sister, to get rid of a long standing cough. This is better, but we may go [start] further south, the weather has been so wet & cold - too much so for walking or driving. However I shall hope to see you in late April, if you are then at Oyster Bay & will let you know of our return. Please tell Edith that I am going to Buffalo, for the May 1st opening - as the President willhelp us! He is all the near relative I have. Please let me hear from you at your first convenience. Yours Respectfully Catherine Seavey Dannemora N. Y. Box 157 Dannemora N. Y. Mar. 28 -1901 Vice Pres. Roosevelt:- Dear Sir:- I am writing to you in regard to a favor, which, if there is a possible way, I wish you, kindly would help me to attain it. My only Brother Chas. F. Seavey reenlisted in the 8th Cavalry, the 14th Sept. 1901 They are now stationed at Ft Riley Kansas. He was a former member of the 21st Inft. and was [*9305*]do not know. He never says anything for the sake of saying it. I did not know who else to go for help at the present only you. And Sincerely hope you will think it is all right As, you can see I am in great trouble, it could not be worse. Now, If you think a discharge is impossible Do you think he could be transferred to a Fort nearer home. Say Ft. Ethan Allen Vt. Something must be about right away or I am in fear he will go insane. For God's sake do what you can to [help] through the campaign of Santiago De Cuba. He was and is a very good Soldier. We have never received any disagreeable reports of him. But to night I received a very discouraging letter from him saying that poor luck had followed him every since he enlisted in the Cavalry. He said the Troop Commander did not favor his discharge, as he was anxious to keep him. But, he said in this letter that there would be one private absent, as he could not remain there, whether that means desertion or suicide I [*9306*]Treasury Department Office of Auditor for the War Department, Washington, D.C., March 28, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear sir: Allow me to take a portion of your valuable time in which to call your attention to the case of Noah W. Simons, of Elmira, N.Y. This gentleman is on the laborers' roll in this Department of the Treasury at $660 per year. He is a man fifty seven years of age and has a wife. He was in the War of the Rebellion, and spent a number of months in Libby Prison. He is an honest, conscientious and deserving man. Unfortunately he has not the literary education which would make it possible for him to take advantage of the Civil Service law and obtain any advancement. During the last canvass previous to the election, Mr. Simons spent a month of his time actively laboring for the party's interest in his home. At the time when you were there, and when you were interfered with by the mob, as I understand it, Mr. Simons was in charge of the party that protected your carriage, and in the melee, received a very serious wound upon the foot. [*9307*]-2-- Now, Colonel, I bring this before you with the hope that it may be possible for you to do something for him at the Capitol, as, from what I hear, I think that he is a deserving man. I am fully aware that you are overcrowded with applications, and I write this at my own suggestion and without a word from him. I might say, in passing, that I had the honor of being one of the speakers at your meeting in Waterloo, Iowa, with Speaker Henderson, and Senators Allison and Dolliver; and at present I am the Deputy Auditor of this Department. I simply call your attention to this for the purpose of allowing you to now in what position i am as to the endorsement of Mr. Simons. Respectfully, Edward P. Seeds B. 9308[shorthand notation]156 East 38th ST., New York, N.Y. Mch. 28th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I thank you for your cordial invitation to come out some day to lunch, and I reciprocate your saying that you very much wish to see me. Meantime, your sister, Mrs. Robinson, has asked me to meet you at breakfast on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 8:30, which I shall surely do if I am alive on that day. Mrs. Robinson is very kind to include me among your friends; but what I most desire is a real good talk with you alone about those things which are mutually interesting to us. I hope that the breakfast may furnish me some such opportunity. In the meantime, I cannot go out to Oyster Bay to lunch, for every moment of this week is occupied. I am just now engaged in the most complete dissipation of lecturing at odd times, beside my regular work. As I have spoken three times in the last twenty-four hours, you may understand that I use the word "dissipation" advisedly. I confess to a certain perhaps allowable pride in the Gardiner matter, when I discover today that Judge McMahon, who was one of our witnesses against Mr. Gardiner, who could not be induced to say much in criticism of his course as District Attorney, has just re- 9309-2- refused to grant a transfer of forty excise cases [from] to general [to] from special sessions, on the ground that the present District Attorney opposed the transfer. This transfer was what we contended had been done by Mr. Gardiner in more than nine hundred cases, and proved our contention. It seems that the new District Attorney has found a way to prevent the transfer of these cases in the interest of a speedy trial. This is as it should be. I should be glad to join with General Sickles and General King in an application to you for consideration of Col. Shepard's case and an appointment for him, if those gentlemen will act in the matter, as I presume General Sickles will be very apt to do. Yours sincerely Thomas R. Slicer [*9310*]Prescott, Arizona, March 28, 1901. Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My dear Colonel;-- I have watched with a great deal of interest your successful career, politically, since we of the "Rough Riders" were mustered out, and I assure you your successes could not have been more pleasing to me, if I had been the recipient instead of you. I am still here in Arizona, and while I have not done as well as I might have wished still I have in measure prospered, and the prospects for the future are bright. I have taken more or less interest in matters political, and have thereby made some influential friends. One especially has been most kind to me, and I would consider it more than a personal favor, if you can and will use a portion of you influence on his behalf. he is the present Secretary of the Territory, and a candidate for reappointment; he has made a most efficient official, is deservedly most popular, and should have not trouble in securing reappointment. His name is Charles H.Akers, of Phoenix, Arizona. The reason that I take the interest in his fight that I do, is that he, more than any one else of influence in the territory has always stood ready and willing to help us fellows, irrespective of what party we belonged to. He did most valuable work for his ticket last fall, and to my certain knowledge gained more votes for the Republican Ticket, in this county, than any other one man. Although he, on account of his office no longer lived in this county, he came up here, and visited all the small mining camps throughout the county, and changed many a vote. As an organizer I never saw his superior. Eevery place he visited, his party gained votes over the preceding election. I trust that you may be able to help him. Greenwald and Bardshar are still in this country, and we often meet together, talk over old times, and wind up by hoping that some day we may see our Colonel President of the United States. With kindest regards, I am, P.J. Sullivan A. Troop 9311[shorthand notation]Form No. 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company Transmits and Delivers messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days. This is an Unrepeated Message, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. Thos. T. Eckert, President and General Manager. [*915 a*] Number Sent by Rec'd By Check 1 Oy K 19 Poll 6 45 Received at__________ March 28, 1901 Dated Chicago Ill March 27 Via Washington DC 28 To Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Would you kindly wire the tribune a statement on the Capture of Aguinaldo Tribune [*9312*]J. B. Wheeler 27 William Street New York March 28,1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. My dear Colonel: I have your esteemed favor of March 26th, and deeply regret that you cannot give Mr. Kelly, the sculptor, a sitting. Every officer has given a sitting, (from Gen. Grant down to Captain Clarke of the "Oregon") which renders the collection so very valuable, as there is no other in existence in the United States. I feel, however, that it would not be complete without you were included in it, and believe that at some future day you might regret that you were not included, for it will be THE STANDARD COLLECTION that can be referred to in future years. Every bas-relief will bear the autograph and rank of each officer with the exception of General Sherman, who failed to sign, and Rear-Admiral Philip, who died on the day he was to have signed the plaster cast. After the bas-reliefs are taken from the plaster casts, the latter will be sent to the Smithsonian Institute of Washington to which they have been promised, and there will be no duplicates. There has only been one instance where the fact of an officer sitting for his portrait to Mr. Kelly has been noticed by the newspapers, simply for the reason that no reporter has been allowed to know of such sittings. The one instance, was Admiral Dewey, who, without the knowledge of the sculptor, stated to a reporter that he was going to sit to Mr. Kelly for his portrait. , Mr. Kelly's studio is in the west branch of the Young Men's Christian Association on 57th Street, and all officer that have given sittings in the last two years have done so in perfect privacy: and, if you hesitate about giving a sitting for the reason that it may become known to the public, I will say right here that there is no possibility of the fact being known, should you finally conclude to go into the collection. I might add that it is impossible to make a correct plaster cast from a photograph, as the exact dimensions of the head and features are shown in the plaster cast, which are not shown accurately in a photograph. I remain, Sincerely yours, J.B. WheelerForm No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. 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[*1 P*] NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK 7 Rd K 30 Paid DP RECEIVED March 28 1901 Dated New York 28 To Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY - Please wire us tonight statement on Gen Funston brilliant and daring exploits of capturing Aguinaldo by going into his camp. will it in your opinion end war? Answer our Expense - world [*9315*] THE GOVERNOR REQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF Hon. Theodor Roosevelts' COMPANY AT DINNER ON Thursday, March 28th, AT -eight- O'CLOCK [*3316*]Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. [*1 P*] NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK 7 Rd K 30 Paid DP RECEIVED March 28 1901 Dated New York 28 To Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY - Please wire us tonight statement on Gen Funston brilliant and daring exploits of capturing Aguinaldo by going into his camp. will it in your opinion end war? Answer our Expense - world [*9315*] [*shorthand*] THE GOVERNOR REQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF Hon. Theodor Roosevelts' COMPANY AT DINNER ON Thursday, March 28th, AT -eight- O'CLOCK [*3316*][shorthand]WILTON N. ANDERSON, INSURANCE, NOTARY. REAL ESTATE 33 LELAND AVE., NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. [*MAR 29 1901*] Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. N.Y. My Dear Colonel. During your term as Governor I believe there was a certain petition placed before you for the pardon of one "John M. D. Fanshawe", serving then a twelve years sentence under "Arson". May I inquire, Colonel, whether it is in your recollection as having granted the pardon? I would certainly thank you very kindly for any information you would be pleased to furnish me. Very Truly Yours. H. Anderson. [*shorthand*] [*9317*]M.A. HANNA, Ohio Chairman. PERRY S. HEATH, Indiana, CORNELIUS N BLISS, New York, VOLNEY W. FOSTER, Illinois EDWIN F. BROWN, Illinois Secretary Treasurer. Ass't Treasurer. Sub. Treasurer. Republican National Committee Executive Committee Western Headquarters Executive Committee Chicago 223 Michigan Avenue New York Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin Joseph H. Manley of Maine Richard S. Kerens of Missouri N.B. Scott of West Virginia Graeme Stewart of Illinois Fred S. Gibbs of New York Henry S. New of Indiana Franklin Murphy of New Jersey W. M. ANTHONY, Auditor. Chicago, Illinois, March 29th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: In accordance with the instructions received from the Republican National Committee, Western Headquarters, there will be forwarded to you within the next two or three days a frame containing the autographed photographs of the Executives interested in the Western Headquarters of the Republican National Committee. This frame will be forwarded to you from the W. J. Root Studio, 243 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. Yours very truly, W.M. Anthony Auditor [*[W M ANTHONY]*] [*9318*]Law Office of William G. Bates 128 Broadway New York March 29, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, My dear Sir:- I want to trouble you about a small personal matter of my own, of which you may be able to give me some information, possibly some assistance. After the Manila Campaign of '98, General Greene recommended me for promotion. I have just learned that the Board of Officers, to whom the matter was referred late in the fall of '98, have made no recommendation of my name or no report on the same. I am sure that you know General Greene well enough to feel that he would not recommend anyone for promotion unless it was deserved. I, therefore, write to ask if you would interest yourself in my behalf in this matter, so that I may receive the brevet, which General Greene recommended. Anything that you may be able to do in this matter will be very greatly appreciated. Very sincerely, W. G. Bates [*9319*]Shawnee. O. T. Mar 29, 1901 Honorable Vice President. Wrote you a letter some time ago about my fine boy he is eight month [old] and he weighs 35 pounds about and his name is Teddy Roosevelt I want you to send him a preasant is it nothing but a (k)ind and welcome letter for he (is) a fine boy. I hope to hear from you soon so I will close for this time your respectfully truly James D. Brown. To the Vice President Colonel Roosevelt 9320 Brooklyn March 29th 1901 Dear Sir Will you kindly give a poor invalid widow information in regards how to find the record of John. O. Carroll. his father had him placed on a Schoolship of Navy in about the year 1862 to 1865 he then served on a ship that made a voyage to Hongkon China he received Honorable discharge papers wich has been 9321mislayed he was a native of New York had Hazel eyes & light nut Brown hair 5 Ft. some few inches in height his Father William O. Carroll was a Policeman at that time that he entred the Navy vessel from N. Y. Thus I Sign your ever grateful -destressed Widow Mrs. Mary L. Carroll #269-3rd Ave Brooklyn N.Y. 9322F Piping Rock, Locust Valley, Long Island Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L.I. Dear Sir: The Republicans of our Town are making every effort to elect our ticket on Tuesday. If you should feel like making any contribution towards the expense of getting the vote out, our committee will be very grateful. Very truly yours, W. Burling Cocks Secy. Republican Town Com. March twenty ninth 1901 9323THE GREAT SEAL OF THE CHICKASAW NATION B. H. Colbert, Special National Agent Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Ind. Ter. March 29,1901 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Vice-president Washington My dear Colonel: In my effort to obtain appointment as United States Marshal of the Southern District, Indian Territory, I am making every effort to secure endorsements from the prominent people in this part of the country, such as Presidents of Banks, Postmasters, Judges, and reputable lawyers, as well as endorsements of all the Republican Clubs in the district, and I am proud to say that I am progressing splendidly. I feel it my duty to you to get these endorsements, showing you that in the event of my appointment you will have no cause to be ashamed of having supported me for this position. Now, Colonel, you know there are always some people who want to be on the strong side, or the side that wins, and some who have already questioned the fact of your supporting me by merely saying to some of my supporters "How do you know that the Vice-president will support Colbert for this appointment, &c., &c." It is my wish that you write me a letter setting forth just what you expect to do for me, or a copy of the letter you address to the President, a letter which I may show to a few of my personal friends who are supporting me, which will enable them to speak positively in my support. I assure you if it be your wish that this letter will get into no other hands save those of my personal friends, that your wish will be respected. I can use a letter like this to a great deal of advantage. Thanking you for all past favors, I remain as always, Very respectfully yours, B. Colbert [*9324*][[shorthand]]CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, PUEBLO, COLORADO. March 29, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the U. S., Dear Sir: While reading in connection with the recently published Life of Cromwell I find many allusions to the disposition of the prisoners of war at the battle of Dunbar, most of them stating that many of those taken captive were sold into slavery in the American colonies. While the matter is not discussed, nor yet directly mentioned in your work, I have taken the liberty of writing you in the hope that you may refer me to some work where the facts in the case are fully stated. I have exhausted the material at hand, including the reference works in the public library, & find nothing more tangible than the mere statements of Scott & others that the prisoners became [*9325*]slaves in America. My interest in this matter arises from the fact that my earliest ancestor in this country is alleged by family tradition to have been banished from England about 1650 and sold in Massachusetts. With apologies for intruding on your time. I am Yours very truly, William S. ConeUnited States Senate, Washington, D.C. March 29, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir:- Your letter of the 25th instant is just received, and I am much gratified at the keen interest you feel in Mr. Winter and the very high compliment you pay him. I am sure his father, who resides at Waco, Texas, will deeply appreciate what you say, and I have today sent him a copy of your letter. I am not personally acquainted with Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Howse, but like yourself, I esteem him very highly, and have watched his career for the past few years with much interest. In 1898, when I was Governor of Texas, in organizing the 1st Texas Cavalry I offered him a majority in that regiment, but in a telegram from Chatanooga, where he was then stationed, he declined it out of some idea that an officer of the Regular Army could not accept less than a colonelcy of a volunteer regiment, though I notice that subsequently he accepted Lieutenant Colonel of the 24th U.S. Volunteers under appointment of the President, and, as appears from your letter, on your recommendation. You probably remember that in connection with Col. Luther R. Hare of the 33rd Volunteers, another Texan, Howse distinguished himself in the rescue of Lieutenant Gilmore in the Philippines, and General Young recommended that he and Hare be made Brigadier generals of Volunteers. I presented to the President in person this recommendation, endorsed also by the entire Texas Delegation in Congress, but he was unable to do more at that time than appoint Hare. Subsequently, and a few -2- United States Senate, Washington, D.C. months ago, learning that Howse would like to be Commandant of Cadets at West Point, I called at the War Department in his behalf, and believed from what the Adjutant General said to me that he would be appointed but finally another was selected. His father, Mr. Jones A. Howse, is an estimable farmer, residing at Overton, Texas, and I will take the liberty of sending him a copy of your letter, in which your speak in such high terms of his son. Very truly yours, C. A. Culberson [*9327*][*F*] Colliers Weekly Editorial Department Robert T. Collier, Editor 321-[?] W. 13th St. New York March 29, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Colonel:- I thank you warmly for your letter of March 27th. In view of your statement I appreciate your sentiments in regard to Mrs. Davidson. You have really done me a kinder service by sending me the letter that you did. Yours ever faithfully Edwin Emerson [*9328*]P.F. The Harvard Crimson Cambridge, Mass Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your reply to my question regarding the three-year course. I feel sure that the mass of our readers will be more interested in the practical than in the theoretical side of this subject, and that the views which have been contributed by well-known educators will appeal less directly to many than your "horseback judgment." Sincerely yours, James A. Field Cambridge: March 29, 1901. 9329REV. J. W. STEWART, D.D., President J. W. MILLER, Vice-President H.G. Fitzer [R.T. ORCHARD, Secretary] AARON MEYERS, Treasurer Carthage Chautaugua Assembly Carthage, Mo., 3/29 1901 Vice President Theo. Roosevelt. Washington. D.C. My Dear Sir:- The people of this County and vicinity are exceedingly anxious that you should appear on our Chautauqua platform between June 19 and 27 - The Executive Com. of the board of directors of said Assembly would be greatly delighted to book you for a date. Believing that no other speaker would afford greater pleasure to the people of the contigueous corner of four states - Kansas-Oklahoma- Arkansas-Missouri. We are very solicitous to secure your services and would name these terms - viz - one half gate receipt on sale of tickets sold on day of your [*9330*]Rev. J.W. Stewart, D.O., President J.W. Miller, Vice-President R.T. Orchard, Secretary Aaron Meyers, Treasurer Carthage Chautaugua Assembly Carthage, Mo., appearance and we assure you the sum would be large and attendence handsome. Would say Hon. W. J. Bryan appeared on our platform on these terms and carried away over $1100- of our money. Your acceptance to appear would greatly please your thousands admirers. I am Yours Truly, H.G. Fitzer, Sec'y 9331Santa Fe. New Mex March 29th 1901. Colonel Roosevelt Washington City Dear Colonel, Will take the liberty in writing you a few lines. My name is Frank D. Fries. Have been a private in Capt. Fritz Muller's Troop "E" of your Regiment in the late war. Some short time ago, written to the Depot Quartermaster at San Francisco for a position as Baker on one of the government Transports going to the Phillipines but as yet never heard or received a reply to my application. I wish to ask you, if I can take a few moments of your value time, if you can do anything for me in that respect. I would like to go on a Transport as Baker or Pastry cook. I am an experienced Baker and can give best of references. I am now with a firm over five years as head Baker and wish to change to what I have mentioned. Can give you best of references as to my standing and ability. If you can please do something for me I will appreciate it. Trusting to [hear?]. Yours very truly, Frank D. Fries 9332[[shorthand]]117 Richardson St. Greenville S.C. 3/29/01 To the Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President United States N.A. and Presdt of U.S. Senate Washington D.C. Dear Sir: As you you do not know me personaly or otherwise you will please excuse me to jot you this missive. I would say that no personal motive prompts me to jot you as you will see. Sir I am a Minister of the gospel of Our Lord Jesus and Pastor of a charge in the So. Ca. Conference M. E. Church. was appointed to this "Pastoral Charge" by Bishop James N. Fitzgerald in Dec. of 1900. and upon my arrival at Greenville I found a few members here 11 in number 9 of whom are poor; but honest, washer-women, who have paid for a nice Site upon which to erect an edifice for the worship of God, but are too poor to build at this time and are in great need of a church. They ask that I as Pastor solicit aid for them. And we have no means to travel I must write And Kind Sir: We feel that you whose gallantry can't soon be forgot and who the Lord so miraculously saved saved at San Juan, will surely saved at San Juan, will surely 9333espouse a worthy cause of his. We ask you please to assist us and we pray for forty, sixty, yea a hundred times the amount you give us to find its way into your treaury. And that you may preside with the dignity befitting V.P. Roosevelt. Thy poor stand at your gate They knock, please let them in. Their Lord will make you great! And cleanse from lucre's sin. We wait your favorable reply. "Come on and help me" don't deny. Hardy I assure you Sir much good can be accomplised by your aid. May we not place a marble monument in the church to perpetuate the association of your liberality with this enterprise? May it be so. I refer you to Bishop J. W. Fitzgerald #1506 Locust St St Louis Mo, W.W. Morgan. P. I. #419 Green avenue, Greenville S.C. as to the worthiness of the cause ect, Truly Yours, Isaac L. Handy 9334Office of S.H. Hawes & Co. Dealers in Coal Lime, Cement, Plater, Fire Brick. Richmond, Va. Mch 29th 1901 Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY. My dear Sir Yours received for which I thank you. I have written to my Son and will report his reply to you. I hope the time may come when we can have the pleasure of your company in our city so that we may give you some of the attention which we think is due to you. I have the honor to be Your obed servt G. Percy Hawes 9335 Conditions. No shortage allowed. Railway Companies' weights must govern settlements. All quotations for present only, unless otherwise specified. Orders binding only when accepted in writing. We will not be held responsible for non-delivery resulting from a scarcity of cars, trouble at mines, or any other cause beyond our control. Terms Cash.Established 1878 Samuel W. Black & Co. Real Estate, Mortgages & Insurance. 318 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Mar. 29 -01 Special attention given to Managing Property, Renting, Collecting Rents, Paying Taxes etc. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Colonel: I hope you will pardon the presumption I take in addressing you these few lines but I will make my request as brief as possible: I wish to ask you for a letter to the U.S. Consul to Trinidad, West Indies, and also to the U.S. Consul at Venezuela. I am going down there about the first of May and would like very much to have a letter from you, as a kind of passport; I expect to locate there, for a while at least, and will probably secure a small Plantation. I was a member of Troop D, 1st U.S. Vol. Cav. under Capt Houston; I enlisted at San Antonio, Tex, and my home was in Newkirk, O.T. I was mustered out at Montauk Point, Long Island Sept. 15th, 1898. I can refer you to Capt. McGinnis, Sarg't Iva A. Hill, Sarg't Scott Reay, or Trumpeter Star M. Wetmore, all of Newkirk, O.T. and all members of the 1st U.S. V. Cav. who I think will vouch for my character, etc. Will you let me hear from you. Colonel, in regard to this matter, and greatly oblige. Yours Respectfully, Jacob M. Haynes. 4862-2nd Ave. 9336[shorthand notation]Mar. 29. 1901. Dear Governor Roosevelt Mr. Harrison, Dr.Hale & I will be at 42nd St. Station at *5PM* [*underlined*] - Monday & will, if necessary, wait for you till *5.25* [*underlined*] train. Please suit *your own* [*underlined*] convenience. Faithfully yours Frederick W. Holls 9337P.O. Lock Box F. Established 1878. Long Distance Telephone,209-A.Plainfield,N.J Honeyman & Company, BOOK PUBLISHERS PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY Mar. 29, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- As I know you are interested in the early history of New Amsterdam, I take the liberty of sending to you by express, prepaid, a work on Joannes Nevius, schepen and third secretary of New Amsterdam, under the Dutch, and first secretary of New York City under the English. That in the book which might interest you is probably contained between pages fifty-nine and one hundred and thirty-five. Possibly in making researches into the genealogy of other families, you may also find use for the Index, which is at the end of the work. Yours very truly, A V Honeyman [*9338*][*[Enc in McConias 4-16-01]*] We ask you as a great favour to do this, feeling that such institutions can mean so much to the future of the country if the system is approved by men who stand before the nation as great thinkers. Perhaps you would be more willing to choose your own subject & under another head talk in part about the Republic. We realize that we are asking a great deal but [*[3-29-01]*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Vice President United States Dear Sir: The Executive Committee of the 'Woman's Junior League of the National Junior Republic' of Baltimore extends to you an invitation to address a mass meeting in our city in behalf of the National Junior Republic. [*9339*] but we hope that the tremendous need for the introduction of a new kind of institutional life for children so appeals to you that you will feel you can give your public support to this system. We remain, very respectively yours; Elizabeth C. Hopkins President A. Julia Johnson Vice president & Treasurer Florence Basslior Secretary Susan L. Franklin Cor. Secretary Katherine Turman Rebecca Morison. Executive Committee. Baltimore March 29th 1901. [*9340*]Hotel Frantz, Steam heat, Electric light and Bells, Bath Rooms, and all modern conveniences. S. Billings, Proprietor. Enid, Oklahoma 3-29-1901 Rates $2.00 and $2.50 per Day. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. My Dear Col:- I write to remind you, that neither myself nor the rest of our "boys" here in Oklahoma have forgotten the insult offered you at Oklahoma City, by our (appointed) Governor C.M. Barnes, and as a citizen of Oklahoma and as one of your men I do hope that you will prevent, if possible, his reappointment to the Governorship of Oklahoma, as his administration has been a disgrace to our Territory, and to the republican party. I have no ax to grind and am not asking for any political favors for myself 9341Hotel Frantz, S. Billings, Proprietor. Enid, Oklahoma_________190_ or my friends, but do hope that you will prevent his appointment if possible, Could I talk with you I am satisfied you would be convinced of his thorough unfitness for the position he now holds The appointment of either Mr Joseph McNeal or William Jenkins, would prove entirely satisfactory to the Republicans of Oklahoma as well as the people in general regardless of party affiliations, Believe me my dear Colonel to be your well wisher and friend. I beg to remain Sincerely yours C.E. Hunter 9342[shorthand notation]Mulhall O.T. 3/29/01 Col. Theodor Roosevelt, Dear Sir: - I understand you intend to use your influence with Mr Flynn in behalf of Ed S. Norris for the position of postmaster here. I have written you before in regard to this matter and I am urged by business men and by the workers in the republican ranks here to write you again and to beg you not to interfere with Mr Flynn in his recommendation. We have a hard row to hoe here at best and as committeeman I am fully aware of the evil results the appointment of Mr Norris would have on our party interests here; simply from [*9343*]the fact that he has no more claim to the position here than he would have to a like position in any other city or town. Please do not misunderstand my motive in this affair. I am urged to it by republicans who have the best interests of the party in the township at heart. If you can secure Mr. Norris a position in the new country that is to be opened I am with you and him and will aid to the best of my ability. But int his matter I beg you not to interfere. Very truly yours, Walter Joyce 9344[shorthand notation]"Rich in Truth" State Normal School, Millersville, PA. This is to Certify that Theodore Roosevelt was elected an Honorary Member of the Page Literary Society on the twenty-ninth day of March A.D. 1901 Attest: L. Elmer Leas President Sidney N. Free, SecretaryWilder S. Metcalf Successor to Russell and Metcalf Farm Loans in Eastern Kansas Safe and Prompt. Lawrence, Kansas, March 29, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. My dear Colonel:- Is not the news from Funston glorious? There are not many men who would be willing to take such risks or who have the nerve and skill to carry such an enterprise to a successful termination. Of course I am hoping that the President will see fit to make him a Brigadier General in the regular army; but in case this should not be considered advisable or proper, I wish you could use your influence to get him a civil position in the Philippine Islands which would bring him a a salary equal to or better than that of a Brigadier General. I know that General Funston is greatly interested in the work of bringing enlightenment and civilization to these people, and I know that he is peculiarly well qualified to reach them and have good influence upon them. If it is not too much trouble, would you be willing, also, to urge the appointment of his cousin, Lieut. Burton J. Mitchell as Captain and Quartermaster in the regular service? Mr. Mitchell has an application in for such appointment, and I know he would make an excellent officer in that position. He has been an Aide on General Funston's staff for the last year and one-half, and accompanied him on the interesting expedition which resulted in the capture of Aguinaldo. With the very highest regard and sincere wishes for your entire success, as your know, I am Your sincere friend, Wilder S Metcalf [*9346*][shorthand notation][*[ For enc see 3-29-01]*] Locust Valley Mar 29 1901 Gov Roosevelt Oyster Bay Dear sir I just been appointed to start lodges of Iroquois on Long Island. and as I am a young man trying to make my living. and as the Iroquois pay me well for working for them, and as this lodge is a good one. and if you will only give me your name as charter member. you will be doing me a great favor. and help me to get started lodges on the Island. I am honest and sober young man. and if you want [*9347*]to help me. just let me use your name as charter member. my reference Townsend D. Cock President Oyster Bay Bank. Dr R. F. B. Seaman Locust Valley. Mr Roosevelt I want to start one lodge in GlenCove another one in Oyster Bay. and this is the best way that I can get started. and if you will only give me the start I will be so thankfull to you. hoping to hear from you by return mail yours respt Benj L. Mitchell Locust Valley L.I. [*9348*][*PF*] J.P.Morgan & Co. P.O. Box 3036. New York March 29 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay--N.Y. My dear VP Roosevelt, I have received your letter of 24 inst.--about Mr Gunton, with enclosures, for which please accept my thanks. I will endeavour to read the papers in question although I do not expect to have much leisure before sailing for Europe next Wednesday. Yours sincerely, J.P. Morgan [*9349*] [*9350*]Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. NUMBER 15 SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK 2 RECEIVED at 3/29 1901 Dated Governor Dockery ask for To his appointment Mr. Aull Would the Oklahomas friend in this position and in behalf of many of your friends in Oklahoma help him Miss Bossie Mulhall [*9351*] [*3:29-01*] Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. NUMBER 15 SENT BY RD REC'D BY B CHECK 58 pd RECEIVED at 29 1901 Dated Mulhall OP To Vice Presi Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Robert Aull of St Louis is a candidate for worlds fair Commissioner from State of Missouri he is good man and personal friend my fathers Will you please help us with [*9352*]Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. NUMBER 2 SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK RECEIVED 3/29 2 190 Dated To Will you kindly wire Gov Dockery of Mo. in his behalf Mr. Aull has less endorsements from state and city and he is a competent fellow Z Mulhall [*9353*]Office of Frederick Muller Treasurer and Ex-Officio Collector, Santa Fe County: Santa Fe, N.M. March 29th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Colonel:- I intend to make application for the appointment of Receiver of the U.S. Land Office at Santa Fe and wish to ask you for your support in securing the place.. I can get all the endorsements I want from the prominent men here and throughout the territory but know this is not necessary if you will request my appointment and I would prefer not to ask favors of the party men here. I knew I am asking a good deal and that it is rather unusual for a man to try for such a position without securing what legal support he can, but at the same time I feel that I can ask a favor of this kind from you and that if it is possible you will grant it. I have been County Collector and Treasurer of this County for two terms and am now serving my third term and know I am qualified to fill the position of Receiver to the satisfaction of the Administration and the people in general. Trusting that you will favor me with an early reply in order that I may forward my application and hoping to see you at the Reunion in June, I am, Yours very sincerely, Fred Muller [*9354*][[shorthand]]4348. J.W. McNeal, President A. J. Seay, V Pres. W. J. Horsfall, Cashier Guthrie National Bank, Capital $50,000. Surplus $10,000. Guthrie, Oklahoma, March 29,190[1] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I called on you at your office the second time, but you had left a few hours before for your home in New York. I am getting a little nervous about my appointment as governor. Barnes is making a terrific campaign, and is piling up a numerous amount of indorsements, you know how simple it is to get indorsements. He has parties in every county in the Territory who prepare the indorsements and simply get men to sign them, and in this way piling them up in carloads. You know something of the sentiments here, and while I do not imagine I am the only republican in Oklahoma who would make a good governor, I am sure the partisan interests demand a change and it would be very disastrous to have Barnes reappointed. I hope that I may have the honor of attending the next national convention, and it will not be so hard to induce you to accept the nomination for President as it was for Vice President. With kindest regards, I remain, J.W. McNeal [shorthand] [*9355*](Copy) UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE San Carlos, Arizona, Agency March 29th, 1901 To the Adjutant General, U.S.A., Washington Sir:- I have recently learned that Prof . G. G. Palmer, late 1st Sergt. of troop "D", 1st U.S.V. Cavalry, is an applicant for a position as 2nd Lieutenant in the regular Army. I have known him many tears and it gives me great pleasure to testify as to his manly character and sterling qualities. I earnestly recommend him for appointment. Very respectfully, (Signed:) W. J. Nicholson Capt. 7th Cav., acting Agent. [*[Enc in Palmer 5-29-01]*][*PF.*] Office of the Judge Advocate, Division of Phillip es, Manila, P.I., 29th March, 1901. My Dear Colonel; As the time for reorganization has arrived and there is no chance for special promotion in the line, I take the liberty of asking you, if consistent with your inclinations and under all circumstances, to do what you can to forward my interests in the direction of the Judge Advocate's Corps. In order to show you that I have done what I could over here I enclose a few extracts from the official records, from which you will see that I have earned commendation a few times, and have not been content to rest on the past. My application is on file, as you will see from the enclosed letter from the Adjutant General's Office, and is strongly supported by the endorsement of many Congressmen, Senators, Generals, Lawyers, Editors and other prominent men. Among other papers on file are evidences of proper qualification, and of having been admitted to the Bar according to the laws of my State in 1895. My experience in the Department has necessarily been more limited than that of some of the other applicants, but that disadvantage is passing away, as I am now on duty in that department here on the request of the Judge Advocate of this Division, and seem to be giving satisfaction. Some officers are going to be so promoted; Captain Dudley of the Quartermaster's Department has been already. As the custom of our service sanctions such promotions, may I not hope that for services rendered deserving it, and for qualification shown, I too may aspire to this grade? The line officers deserve at least an equal chance at these promotions. Personally, I feel that in order to round out my character and experience as an officer I need some staff service. This promotion would not prevent my service in the line in time of a future war: witness the cases of Mc Arthur, Crowder ( of the J.A. G. Department), Schwan, Hughes, and Bullard(Commissary). Of course, in time of war I should aspire to the line; but I believe I would be all the better a line officer for some staff experience, and this is the Department in which I wish to enter, as my special studies and preparation have had that object in view for Years. If you can consistently help me, please do so. Very Sincerely Yours; John H. Parker, P.S. The promotion is not excessive. I am now a Captain half way up; and the law permits officers selected for even temporary staff details to be taken from the next lower grade. J.H.P. [shorthand] [*9357*]House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Newark, N.J., March 29th., 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. My dear Mr. Vice-President:- We have in Newark a Society of Ministers and citizens called "The Presbyterian Union", who have for over twelve years held a meeting, usually in April, with an address. The orator selects his own subject. They have had speakers of every denomination and calling,--Bishop Potter, the Rev. Dr. Greggs, Senator Dolliver, Booker T. Washington, Charles Emory Smith, the Postmaster-General, and a number of the leading men of the country. If I may be allowed to say so, I believe that they pay two hundred dollars for the evening, besides travelling expenses. They are very anxious to know whether they can send a Committee to call upon you to represent the matter, and obtain your presence. You may very probably be desirous to see them, and satisfy yourself with the reference to the character of the meeting before determining on this matter, which they would like to present to you in any event, and will consider themselves honored in having the pleasure of calling upon you, whether you are able to come or not. If you could make an appointment when they would call, sometime during this coming week, they would be very much obliged. They would like to have their meeting on the 15th. of April, or on any other date, which 9358House of Representatives Washington, D.C. #2. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. is agreeable to you within a reasonable time, and you will find them an assemblage, whom I know you will be glad to meet. I should be glad if you could make an appointment for them to call upon you by writing to my old school-mate, George F. Reeve, at 212 Plane street, Newark, N.J. I do not know whether you are willing to make any public addresses, but this seems to me of a nature, which would not embarrass you in any way, either in the audience, or in the absolute liberty with which you select your own theme, literary or otherwise, while you are not limited to any time, short or long. My very best regards to yourself, with all good wishes, and believe me, Sincerely yours, R. Wayne Parker [*9359*][[shorthand]]Commercial Trust Company. 1426 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia. March 29, 1901. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Dear Mr. Vice President:- General Johnson has asked me to write a letter to the President as to the appointment of his grandson to the United States Naval Academy and to send the letter to you. I do this with great pleasure, although I know that assistance from me to efforts of yours is superfluous. I am, with sincere regard, Faithfully yours, C. Stuart Patterson (Enclosure) [*9360*][*P.F.*] 49 Broadway New York. March 29, 1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. President: The one thing which you ask me is one of the most difficult problems possible. Murray was removed from the office which he had filled for two or three years, for inefficiency. He never went to Albany except to draw his pay, and the Superintendent of Public Buildings told me confidentially that he was not worth anything as an assistant; that he did not render his assistance whatever. I do not know but he would, in some other position, perform his functions, but his past career does not warrant the presumption. You say "he is an exceptionally honest and faithful man." Did you know these facts and these representations as reiterated to me by the Superintendent of Public Buildings? I do not imagine you would endorse a man so highly who was not worthy. I tell you this history, of course, in confidence, trusting that you will not use it. Yours faithfully, T.C. Platt [*9361*][*[3-29-01]*] My Dear Sir: I beg your pardon for taking the liberty of bothering you. Thinking you the best authority and counselor upon the subject I write about is the cause of this bore. I want to know if this is practical and worth while to get out a[n] [inven] pattent on. Rifles in guns are hard to keep clean from powder, rust & lead which you know. & my thought is a barrel with in a barrel and the inner barrel to be in halves. There are minor points but this is the main. Yours Truly Dave Prewitt Thomson. Ky- 3/29 '01 [*9362*]P.L. Rork, Postmaster. Etta M. Slaughter, Asst. P. M.. POST OFFICE [*Merrill Bros., Fulton, N.Y.*] Tekamah, Nebr. March 29 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oster Bay N.Y. Your Fatha is receaved for which you will except my warm thanks and hope you will in the futer as in the past receave just marit for your work Except my congratulations to yourself and convey them to the President Wm McKinley for the splended result of Nebraskas did lock in sending two of her best citizens to the U S Senate who are in compleat accord with you boath on all ishues. Very truly Yours, P.L. Rork [*9363*]2 The information received recently is the only information ever received from said dep't nor have I received information from other sources for a long time. Yet in the meantime have received an occassional response as a matter of courtesy on the part of the writter, but no advice or information that is worth mentioning, yet my grievances are stated under oath in the dep't of State as well as dep't of Justice. Under this treatment, I have been harrassed of course. and at times have written letters that under fair treatment could not have found existence. These letters do not wrong me, I only hope that the treatment will be discontinued. [*9365*] N.M. Home Danville Ill. Mar 29th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosefelt Vice President's Chamber. Washington. D.C. Dear Sir, Since writing you I have received information from the dep't of Justice at Washington, and am instructed to address all correspondence on this subject to the attorney General. and am also informed that there is a record of my case in said dep't since 1894. This information is highly appreciated. I have written the attorney Gen. and have written Senator Wm. E. Maron and in the hope of avoiding further unnecessary delay will write you again. [*9364*]4 Wm Warner of Kansas City Mo, who refused to accept a retainer from me on the ground that there were good lawyers in Kansas. Judge Jas. C. Broadhaus of St Louis Mo. (Minister to Switzerland under Cleavland.) made a similar plea as did Geo. Gant of Memphis Tenn. Judge M. C. Mathews at Dubuque Ia. knows my experience in Dubuque Co. Judge Orrin N. Carter knows my experience in Cook Co Ill. and of my commitment to unlawful restraint under the auspices of a county court; and finaly Ex attorney Gen of Kansas John N. Ives can explain why he could not take action before my property was beyond recovery under Kansas law. I might name lawyers who did [*9367*] 3 In addition to statements allready made. will name as wittnesses, Ex Gov. Lyman U Humphry who was Gov'r of Kansas when the perverted condition became established, Judge Geo. Chandler (ass.t Sec of Interior under President Harrison) who was on the bench when the original injustice became a fixture at Girard Kansas in 1884 . Judge Jas. L. West at Fort Scott Kan. who decreed separation (not divorce) in the absence of evidence that would warrant such a decree. Ex Judge J.D. Hill of Fort Scott Kan. who is retained by me, who was powerless to revoke said decree of seperation, or otherwise giving releif from the stigma established in the course of injustice or in the matter of property lost. Judge [*9366*]5 accept retainers from me. then refused to work. but have no desire to incriminate any one who is not directly responsible for the condition. In conclusion will say that I was fully justified in appealing to federal authority before I really done so. and herewith kindly solicit your aid and influence toward a final amicable adjustment soon. Yours truly Edward F. Scholder. P.S. This statement does not incriminate Jas. L. West. J.D. Hill or John N. Ives at least I will defend them against criminal charge. the real criminals left the state and are long since free by limitation. E.S. (over) 9368*An opinion* [*underlined*] If the State had given me the protection against perjuries which I was entitled to, and which any man or woman is entitled to. there would have been no seperation or material loss of property. and people outside of the state would not have been molested with the case. and my children would be established in life instead of rambling on their individual resources Respectfully submitted E. F. Scholder[*F*] Oyster Bay, N.Y., March 29th, 1901 Dear Sir: Having received the Republican nomination for the office of Tax Collector in the town of Oyster Bay, I take the liberty of asking for your support at the coming election; and I assure you that, if elected, I will endeavor to perform the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the tax-payers and to the best of my ability. Your vote and any support which you may give to me will be considered as a personal favor and most fully appreciated. Yours very truly, Louis R. Steinsieck Doctor Steinsieck's Uncle [?] [*9369*]Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. -INCORPORATED- 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for Transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. 9 am NUMBER 11 SENT BY TM REC'D BY K CHECK 9 Paid RECEIVED at Mch 29 1901 Dated New York 29 To Vice Pres Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Committee will go to you on ten fifty train Major Symons [*9370*][*PF*] PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. R.C. TRAVERS, Pres't. A. F. TRAVERS, Vice Pres't V. P. TRAVERS, Treas. Travers Brothers Co Manufacturers of TWINES, SASH CORDS, HAMMOCKS, MANILLA & SISAL ROPE BINDER TWINE, LATH YARN, SEA ISLAND TWINE &C. OFFICES, 107 Duane St, 16 Thomas St. OFFICE 16 THOMAS ST. WAREHOUSE 107 DUANE ST. ROPE TWINE & HAMMOCK FACTORY. Orders will be entered subject to the following Conditions: Strikes of operatives or any unavoidable cause will relieve us from prompt fulfillment of contracts. New York, March 29/1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear sir Yours recvd with letter to Consal Boyle please accept my thanks for the Col - now in regard to S. L or should say Horace Ridder the more he attempts to pound you the better for you and our dear america he and his clan are not americans as you and I know they should be and the day will come when I can and will tell him the fact they are not worthy of your notice your speech was splendid right to the core and I only hope you will live to teach the people what they can & should be first above all things honest true americans Yours Truly Frank. C. Travers [*9371*]having her son appointed as cadet to the Naval Academy at Annapolis Knowing how busy & how many demands your husband must have I hesitated to do so - & today I thought I would write to you - & if you felt so inclined to ask 3 East 47 St March 29t 1901 My dear Mrs. Roosevelt. A very dear friend of mine from Phila. Mrs Joseph Edwards wrote about two weeks ago (the letter I enclose) asking me to write to the Vice President to ask his influence in [*9372*] you to mention this matter to him. Dr. Joseph Edwards - the father of Atlee died about four years ago leaving three boys - they are remarkably, bright & attractive children & their mother is so anxious for them to succeed & so interested in their future career - that really I hated not to help her if I could, in getting your husband's influence to bear, the letter explains very fully to you her desire & I sincerely trust you will forgive me in writing to you about it. Trusting you are all very well Believe me with kind regards - very sincerely Yrs Katherine D. Weidenfeld [*9373*]G.F. Baker; President. A.H. Stevens, Vice President G.W. Pancoast, Cashier H. Fahnstock, Asst. Cashier. The Astor National Bank, New York, Mch 29 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Dear Sir: By registered mail I am forwarding small stamped check book--as requested and debit your a/c $1.05 for same. Yours very truly, Barkley Wyckoff Asst Cashier 9375 THE OUTING PUBLISHING COMPANY 239 FIFTH AVENUE Advisory Board C.C. Cuyler W. B. Thomas S. R. Bertron S. F. Houston D. M. Goodrich Walter Camp T.D.M.Cardeza Dictated. New York March 29, 1901. My dear Colonel: How does this enlargement of your photograph strike you? I return you the original herewith and the enlargement under separate cover, and I send you this asking if you will be kind enough to autograph it. Please do so anywhere below your knees. When I get the negative from Stewart, of Colorado Springs, I will have that enlarged also and then I will use the better one. Very truly yours, Caspar Whitney Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oysterbay, Long Island. 9374THE OUTING PUBLISHING COMPANY 239 FIFTH AVENUE Advisory Board C.C. Cuyler W.B. Thomas S.R. Bertron S.F. Houston D.M. Goodrich Walter Camp T.D.M. Cardeza Caspar Whitney, President and Editor Robert Bacon, Vice-President Fletcher Harper, Secretary and Treasurer Dictated. New York March 29, 1901. My dear Colonel: How does this enlargement of your photograph strike you? I return you the original herewith and the enlargement under separate cover, and I send you this asking if you will be kind enough to autograph it. Please do so anywhere below your knees. When I get the negative from Stewart, of Colorado Springs, I will have that enlarged also and then I will use the better one. Very truly yours, Caspar Whitney Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oysterbay, Long Island. [*9374*] G.F. Baker, President. A.H. Stevens, Vice President. G,W, Pancoast, Cashier. H. Fahnestock, Ass't Cashier. Berkley Wyckoff, Ass't. Cashier. The Astor National Bank, New York, Mch 29 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Dear Sir: By registered mail I am forwarding small stamped check book--as requested and debit your a/c $1.05 for same. Yours very truly, Barkley Wyckoff Ass't Cashier [*9375*] The Order of the Iroquois Introductory The Order of the Iroquois is a fraternity whose members are linked together by those bonds of brotherhood so grandly exemplified in Odd Fellowship, Knights of Pythias, and kindred societies. In behalf of home and country this society has enlisted in the ranks of the Grand Fraternal Army of America to valiantly do its part in alleviating the sufferings of men; to aid the unfortunate, relieve the distressed, watch over the sick, and perform the last sad rites at the grave of a brother Nothing of a sectarian or political character will be permitted within its portals. Its obligations in no way conflict with any religious creed, while they teach obedience to law, and loyalty to government. "For the Widow and the Orphan" is its inspiring watchword, while its members are instructed to be governed in their daily walks of life by that divine maxim, "Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them." Government of the Order The government of The Order of the Iroquois is purely representative. It is composed of the local, or Subordinate Lodge, the State, or Grand Lodge, and the national body, known as the Supreme Lodge. All officers are elected by the members or their representatives. Satisfactory bonds are required of all officials entrusted with the funds of the Order. The Supreme Treasurer is required to make daily deposits of funds in Buffalo Commercial Bank, which is in the Order's Depository. No funds can be drawn except upon the approval of the Board of Directors. [*3*] [*9378*] The Order of the Iroquois Popular National Order Patriotic, Social And Beneficial Incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York Supreme Lodge, Buffalo, N.Y. Offices. 644 Ellicott Square Bldg. [*9377*] Established 1878 Samuel W. Black & Co., Real Estate, Mortgages and Insurance, Rent Collecting A Specialty. 318 Fourth Avenue, Branch Office: 4862 Second Ave. Open 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Presented by J.M. Haynes Pittsburg, PA. [*9376*]Supreme Officers. Supreme President. DR. ERNEST WENDE, . . Buffalo, N. Y. Health Commissioner of the City of Buffalo. Supreme Vice-President. C. LEE ABELL, . . . Buffalo, N. Y. President Marine Elevator Co. Supreme Orator. HON. John E. POUND, . Lockport, N. Y. Past Supreme President. HON. ARTHUR SCHOELLKOPF, Niagara Falls. President Power City Bank. Supreme Counselor. F. H. DUCKWITZ, . . Buffalo, N. Y. 1002 D.S. Morgan Building. Supreme Secretary. WALTER A. RICE, . . Buffalo, N. Y. Offices, 644 Ellicott Square. Supreme Treasurer. D. CLARK RALPH, . . Buffalo, N. Y. 644 Ellicott Square. Supreme Accountant. J. N. MEANS, . . . Buffalo, N. Y. Of Bushnell & Means Co. Supreme Medical Director. DR. E. L. FROST, . Buffalo, N. Y. Office, 644 Ellicott Square, Residence Plymouth Ave., cor. Massachusetts Ave. Supreme Prelate. WALTER H. JOHNSON, . . Buffalo, N. Y. Supreme Marshal. THOMAS M. CHAPMAN, - Los Angeles, Cal. Supreme Guard. WILLIAM B. JACKSON, . Holland, N. Y. President Bank of Holland. Supreme Sentry. ROBERT D. HERVEY, . Tonawanda, N. Y. Supreme Trustees. DR. ERNEST WENDE, WALTER H. JOHNSON, C. LEE ABELL, F. H. DUCKWITZ, WALTER A. RICE, J. N. MEANS, DR. E. L. FROST. COMMITTEE ON APPEALS. ROBERT REXDALE, . . Rock Island, Ill. D. CLARK RALPH, . . . Buffalo, N. Y. R. BRUCE OLIVER, . . Lockport, N. Y. COMMITTEE ON LAWS. F. H. DUCKWITZ, HON. JOHN E. POUND, JOHN W. FISHER. ITS BENEFICIARY PLAN. The Order of the Iroquois embodies the ideal plan of co-operative protection. Since 1868 we have been experimenting with the problem of fraternal insurance through the A. O. U. W., Knights of Honor, Royal Arcanum and sister orders. The general system was to call assessments only when deaths required, and no provision was made for an emergency fund with which to meet the death-rate of later years. The Iroquois plan is the safest, strongest and most equitable, because it embodies those factors that have been found necessary in thirty-two years' experience. Its great features are: The table of graded insurance; admission of preferred risks only; low average liability; and, lastly, the emergency fund, which is approved by 3,000,000 members of 100 fraternal societies, by insurance actuaries and insurance commissioners. EMERGENCY FUND. It is obvious that the actual cost should be collected from the beginning of every society. This plan, therefore, provides for a regular monthly payment, and that ten per cent. of the Benefit Fund shall be credited to the Reserve Fund. This fund cannot be used for any other purpose than for the payment benefits as provided in the Constitution and Laws of the Order. DEATH BENEFITS. The Order of The Iroquois admits to membership white male persons, of good moral character, of sound bodily health, who are between twenty and fifty-five years of age. Being one of the latest organizations in the field, it has been able to profit by the experience of older societies, and confidently presents its equitable and popular plan of Graded Certificates and a level assessment of $1.25 each month for all ages. The amount of each certificate is according to age at date of admission (nearest birthday), and may be determined by consulting the following: 4QUARTERLY DUES. Lodges can make quarterly dues as low as 50 cents per quarter, or $2.00 per annum. The dues, together with degree fees of new members, constitute the General Fund of the lodge with which to meet lodge expenses. No per capita tax is levied upon lodges. DIVISION OF FUNDS. The payment of $1.25 monthly constitutes three funds: viz., Benefit Fund, Reserve Fund, and Expense Fund. Ten per cent of the Benefit Fund is credited to the Reserve Fund, while twenty-five cents for each thousand of insurance in force constitutes the General Fund for the payment of all expenses in carrying on the business of the Order. Certificate fees of $1.00 each are also a part of the General Fund. A FRATERNAL REVIEW. It is sometimes said by those who are antagonistic to the system of fraternal insurance, that it is short lived, and slowly, but surely decaying, and sooner or later our fraternal castles will crumble in ruins. Is it true? Do the facts prove it? Let us see. It was in 1868, or thirty-two years ago, when Father Upchurch flung to the breeze of heaven the banner of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Under the folds of that unstained banner gathered the first recruits of the Grand Army of Fraternity in the United States of America. Since that hour the A. O. U. W. has been receiving volunteers, companies have been forming here and there, until at roll call 395,000 soldiers answer "here!" They represent a protection of $700,000,000, and in thirty two years to the widows and orphans of those who have fallen by the wayside there have been disbursed $75,000,000 Twenty-five years ago a new banner appeared in the gathering columns, and we beheld the plumed helmets of the Knights of Honor, and their ranks have been swelled by volunteers until 66,000 soldiers are in line, representing $161,000,000 of protection for loved ones at home. In twenty three years the K of H. has disbursed over $50,000,000. 9 9381 PROHIBITED OCCUPATIONS. Applications shall not be received from any person whose regular employment is that of, or who engages in blasting, mining, submarine occupations, manufacturing highly inflammable or explosive materials, or navigation, or who acts as a conductor of freight, construction or mixed trains, mail or express messenger on trains, baggagemaster on trains, yard master, switchman, brakeman, glass blower, nailer or assistant in nail mill, locomotive or steamboat engineer or fireman, car inspectors, or a person constantly employed in railroad yards, or on or about railroad tracks, saloon-keeper, bartender, fireman in a paid city department, a sawyer or assistant on a circular or band saw in a saw-mill, a laborer about electrical light plants, a lineman, a soldier in regular army, or in military or naval science, in time of war, a person residing temporarily or permanently in the Alaskan or Klondike gold region, steel polishers, stone cutters, or any other whose employment may be dangerous. CERTIFICATES NON-FORFEITABLE DURING SICKNESS. No member needed be unprotected if he becomes ill and has not the ready means with which to pay his dues. Our laws provide that a "member who may be disabled by sickness or other disability from following his usual business or some other occupation," shall receive from the funds of the lodge "sufficient to pay his dues and assessments," in order to prevent his suspension A PREFERRED CLASS ONLY. This order wishes it distinctly understood that is has but one class of members and that is a preferred class. It has no special rates for those engaged in hazardous or extra hazardous occupations. No one is admitted to membership who is engaged in a dangerous occupation, as specified above in this circular. All applicants must pass a rigid medical examination and as soon as approved by the Supreme Medical Director, are entitled to all benefits of the Order, provided all entrance fees have been paid. SICK AND ACCIDENT BENEFITS. Subordinate lodges are authorized to provide such weekly sick and accident benefits as may be prescribed, and under such conditions as may be imposed in their by laws. 7 9380 TABLE OF BENEFITS. AGE CERTIFICATE MONTHLY ASSESSMENT 20 $2000 $1.25 21 1,975 1.25 22 1,950 1.25 23 1,925 1.25 24 1,900 1.25 25 1,875 1.25 26 1,850 1.25 27 1,825 1.25 28 1,800 1.25 29 1,775 1.25 30 1,750 1.25 31 1,725 1.25 32 1,700 1.25 33 1,675 1.25 34 1,650 1.25 35 1,625 1.25 36 1,600 1.25 37 1,575 1.25 38 1,550 1.25 39 1,525 1.25 40 1,500 1.25 41 1,450 1.25 42 1,400 1.25 43 1,350 1.25 44 1,300 1.25 45 1,250 1.25 46 1,200 1.25 47 1,150 1.25 48 1,100 1.25 49 1,050 1.25 50 1,000 1.25 51 900 1.25 52 800 1.25 53 700 1.25 54 600 1.25 55 500 1.25 Members may pay $1.25 on the first of each month, $3.75 quarterly, $7.50 semiannually, or $15.00 annually in advance. These payments will compose the Benefit Fund, Reserve Fund, and Expense Fund of the Order. 9379CERTIFICATE NO. 2. Certificate No. 2 cannot be issued to any applicant under the age of 40. Those who are between 40 and 55 years of age, who desire more insurance than can be secured under Certificate No. 1, can apply for Certificate No. 2, which provides simply straight life insurance, payable at death only. No Funeral Benefit, or Total Disability Benefit, or Old Age Benefit at 70 is attached to, or payable under Certificate No. 2. If applicant is made for both certificates at the same time, but one examination is required, and no extra fees are paid for admission except $1.00 for Benefit Certificate No. 2. The cost of carrying Certificate No. 2 is $1. 25 each month, and may be paid quarterly, semi-annually, or annually in advance; at the convenience of the member. FUNERAL BENEFIT. It is also provided that upon the receipt of proof of death of a member, that ten per cent. of the certificate held by the member (from $50 to $200) may be paid to the beneficiary upon application therefor as a funeral benefit for immediate use, while the balance of the certificate will be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Order. OLD AGE BENEFIT AT 70. Among all the advantages of a fraternal society, none is more desirable than the old age benefit. Members of the Order of the Iroquois upon attaining the age of seventy years are relieved from all further payments, except lodge dues and dues to Supreme Lodge, and thereafter receive an annuity of ten per cent. (from $50 to $200 each year) until the certificate is fully paid, or in the event of death the balance of certificate is paid to the beneficiary named therein. TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFIT. Sickness or injury may render a man totally and permanently helpless; business prospects may be thus suddenly ruined, income be gone, but in such an event a member of The Order of the Iroquois is relieved from further payments, and receives an annuity of ten per cent. of his certificate (from $50 to $200) until said certificate is fully paid, or in the event of death, the balance of certificate is paid to his beneficiary. [*6*] SUBORDINATE LODGES The order of the Iroquois will extend its work throughout the country by means of organizing subordinate lodges in all healthy states, territories and localities not specified below. Twenty or more petitioners for charter can organize a subordinate lodge in any community but in large cities it is proposed to establish a few strong, rather than many weak inactive lodges. The charter and supplies are furnished each new lodge at time of institution, free of expense. TERRITORY EXCLUDED. No Grand, Subordinate, or Provisional Lodge shall be instituted in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida, or in that portion of the State of Alabama lying south of the 32nd degree of north latitude, or in that part of the state of North Carolina lying within the Counties of Barnwell, Hampton, Beaufort, Colleton, Charleston, Georgetown, Williamsburg, Horry and Berkeley, and that portion of the States of Kentucky and Tennessee (except the City of Paducah, Ky) lying west of the Tennessee River and the Counties of Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn and Camden in the southeastern part of the State of Georgia. BUFFALO AS HEADQUARTERS. Buffalo as the headquarters of a popular fraternal society is unsurpassed by any other city in the Union. It is the "City of Homes;" its growth in population is wonderful, and in 1895, it won the proud record of having the lowest death rate of any city of its size in the world. North, South, East, and West extends an unlimited field, and the Order of the Iroquois anticipates a prosperous future. COST OF ADMISSION. DEGREE FEE (to accompany application), . . $5.00 BENEFIT CERTIFICATE (payable ton approval0 . $1.00 MEDICAL EXAMINATION (payable to Local Examiner and including fee to Supreme Medical Director), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 [*8*] Next in line under the mystic symbols of V. M. C., move on with heavy tread 200,000 soldiers of the Royal Arcanum, representing over $500,000,000 in protection for the home. In twenty years the R. A. has disbursed $50,000,000 to beneficiaries. While we stand witnessing the magnificent parade, regiment after regiment, bearing banners with strange devices, pass by until we have counted over one-hundred societies, with approximately 8,000,000 members, and outstanding insurance of four billion dollars ($4,000,000,000). If the fraternal beneficiary system of the United States is decaying, facts do not show it. The reverse is most happily true. The latest facts and figures prove conclusively that fraternal insurance is one of the most popular and progressive institutions in this country today, that it is "of the people, for the people, and by the people." Ever since the A. O. U. W. began to enlist recruits thirty years ago, those magic words, "For the widow and the orphan," have echoed among the hills and valleys, and over the plains, till from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the entire field is held by the Grand Army of Fraternity. And so the regiments of the nations, under one common flag, and shouting the same battle-cry, are united in the most sublime cause for which soldiers ever fought. The permanent password echoes along the lines till it encircles the world, "For the widow and the orphan!" Tramp, tramp, tramp, marks the march of the advancing battalions bedecked as for a holiday. It is not to the bloody conflict of civil war they are marching on amid the rattle of musketry and the roar of guns, but to meet a foe that never yet was vanquished. That steady tramp of mighty hosts is ever onward from day to day, and year to year, until one by one they shall reach that inevitable goal of all humanity-the grave. So the widow and the orphan will find their homes preserved, while the homes will preserve the nation, and over all will float the silken folds of the flag of the Grand Army of Fraternity [*10*]THE TRUMPET FORSYTH, GA.. MARCH 29, 1901. PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT FORSYTH, GA. Entered at the postoffice at Forsyth, Ga., as second-class matter. J. A. SMITH, Editor and Publisher. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....................$1.00 Six Months....:............. .50 Three Months................. .25 For advertising rates write or call on the editor. FOR PRESIDENT IN 1904. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, New York. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, Indians. THE TRUMPET was launched in the field of journalism in January, 1900, made the official organ of the Republican party in March, 1900. 9383 Primary Laws And The Party Oath. To the Editor of THE NEWS: I read with great interest in your issue of March 21 Mr. Williams' letter on qualifications for votes in legalized primaries. I heartily approve his objection to a pledge to support, without regard to fitness, the party nominee; but I think a statement of allegiance to party principles, which he favors, is a test as tyrannical as the other. Let me demonstrate its tyranny. If we could really vote at the polls as we please, we would need no primary law. It would be superfluous to regulate a primary whose nominations any voter could bolt. We cannot really vote at the polls as we please. If I vote for a "third" candidate, I lose my "choice of evils" between the two men most likely to win. The fear of throwing away our votes, the fear of letting the greater evil prevail over the less, keeps new tickets out of the real contest and limits our real choices at the polls to two candidates only, as everyone know. The primaries and conventions of the two great parties, together considered, constitute a preliminary election, whereby are chosen the two inevitable tickets for the final election. The final election is made by the adult males. The preliminary election is made chiefly by office-holders, office-seekers and other minions of the boss. The object of a fair primary law should be to "take over" this preliminary election; to make it public property; to take it out of the hands of the bosses; to open it on terms of equality to the voters at large. Now, to require a statement of allegiance to party principles, as New York does and as Mr. Williams wants Maryland to do, is to exclude from the preliminary election all voters who disbelieve both Democratic and Republican principles—who disbelieve, that is to say, both sets of principles which boss ridden National Conventions have seen fit adopt. This rule disfranchises for preliminary elections not the ignorant, the idle, the vicious, the corrupt—but only those who have committed the dreadful crime of thinking for themselves! I know of no disfranchisement so abhorrent to liberty as disfranchisement for opinion's sake. To base a suffrage upon opinion is like "packing" a jury. Minneapolis enjoy a preliminary election that is truly public. The polling places and the ballot clerks are the same as at the final election; every registered voter is admitted; no questions of any kind are asked about party allegiance. The voter receives a bunch of ballots planned together. On one ballot are the rival candidates for Democratic nomination; on another, the rival candidates for Republican nomination, and so on. In the privacy of the booth he votes—on any one ballot—for the candidate her prefers. One reasonable objection only can be made to this absence of party oats. "Heelers" of one party might vote for weak candidates on the ballot of the other. If such people respect an oath at all, it might be well to require this: "I swear that I shall not vote on the ballot of any party for the sake of bringing about its defeat." What I said about elections limited to two tickets applies only to a plurality vote. Some countries use other systems, which render possible a many-sided contest. J. De L. VER P. Baltimore, March 29. 9384 REV. DR. TALMAGE In a sermon preached at Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 7th, 1894 spoke as follows concerning the necessity of life insurance: Another warranty that my text will prove true in the perpetual poverty of the world, is the wicked spirit of improvidence. A vast number of people have such small incomes that they cannot lay by in saving bank, or life insurance, one vent a year. It takes every farthing they can earn to spread the table and clothe the family, and educate the children, and if you blame such people for improvidence you enact a cruelty. On such a salary as many clerks and employees and many ministers of religion live, and on such wages as many workmen receive, they cannot lay up twenty cents in twenty years. But you know and I know many who have competent incomes and could provide somewhat for the future, who live up to every dollar, and when they die their children go to the poor-house or on the street. By the time the wife gets the husband buried she is in debt to the undertaker and grave-digger for that which she can never pay. While the man lived he had his wine, enjoyed all money could buy, and then expired, leaving his family dependent upon the charities of the world. Do not send for me to come and conduct the obsequies and read over such a carcass the beautiful liturgy, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord," for instead of that I will turn over the leaves of the Bible to First Timothy, fifth chapter, eighteenth verse, where it says, "If any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel;" or I will turn to Jeremiah, twenty-second chapter, nineteenth verse, where it says, "He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem." I have known men who have had an income of $3,000, $4,000, $5,000 a year, who did not leave on farthing to the surviving household. Now, that man's death is a defalcation, an outrage, a swindle. There are one hundred thousand people in America today a-hungered through the sin of improvidence. "But," say some, "my income is so small I cannot afford to pay the premium on a life insurance." Are you sure about that? If you are sure, then you have the right to depend upon Jeremiah, xlix, II., "Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive, and let thy widows trust in Me. But, if you are able to, remember you have no right to ask God to do for your household that which you can do for them yourself. 9382 THE TRUMPET FORSYTH, GA.. MARCH 29, 1901. PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT FORSYTH, GA. Entered at the postoffice at Forsyth, Ga., as second-class matter. J. A. SMITH, Editor and Publisher. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....................$1.00 Six Months....:............. .50 Three Months................. .25 For advertising rates write or call on the editor. FOR PRESIDENT IN 1904. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, New York. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, Indians. THE TRUMPET was launched in the field of journalism in January, 1900, made the official organ of the Republican party in March, 1900. 9383 Primary Laws And The Party Oath. To the Editor of THE NEWS: I read with great interest in your issue of March 21 Mr. Williams' letter on qualifications for votes in legalized primaries. I heartily approve his objection to a pledge to support, without regard to fitness, the party nominee; but I think a statement of allegiance to party principles, which he favors, is a test as tyrannical as the other. Let me demonstrate its tyranny. If we could really vote at the polls as we please, we would need no primary law. It would be superfluous to regulate a primary whose nominations any voter could bolt. We cannot really vote at the polls as we please. If I vote for a "third" candidate, I lose my "choice of evils" between the two men most likely to win. The fear of throwing away our votes, the fear of letting the greater evil prevail over the less, keeps new tickets out of the real contest and limits our real choices at the polls to two candidates only, as everyone know. The primaries and conventions of the two great parties, together considered, constitute a preliminary election, whereby are chosen the two inevitable tickets for the final election. The final election is made by the adult males. The preliminary election is made chiefly by office-holders, office-seekers and other minions of the boss. The object of a fair primary law should be to "take over" this preliminary election; to make it public property; to take it out of the hands of the bosses; to open it on terms of equality to the voters at large. Now, to require a statement of allegiance to party principles, as New York does and as Mr. Williams wants Maryland to do, is to exclude from the preliminary election all voters who disbelieve both Democratic and Republican principles—who disbelieve, that is to say, both sets of principles which boss ridden National Conventions have seen fit adopt. This rule disfranchises for preliminary elections not the ignorant, the idle, the vicious, the corrupt—but only those who have committed the dreadful crime of thinking for themselves! I know of no disfranchisement so abhorrent to liberty as disfranchisement for opinion's sake. To base a suffrage upon opinion is like "packing" a jury. Minneapolis enjoy a preliminary election that is truly public. The polling places and the ballot clerks are the same as at the final election; every registered voter is admitted; no questions of any kind are asked about party allegiance. The voter receives a bunch of ballots planned together. On one ballot are the rival candidates for Democratic nomination; on another, the rival candidates for Republican nomination, and so on. In the privacy of the booth he votes—on any one ballot—for the candidate her prefers. One reasonable objection only can be made to this absence of party oats. "Heelers" of one party might vote for weak candidates on the ballot of the other. If such people respect an oath at all, it might be well to require this: "I swear that I shall not vote on the ballot of any party for the sake of bringing about its defeat." What I said about elections limited to two tickets applies only to a plurality vote. Some countries use other systems, which render possible a many-sided contest. J. De L. VER P. Baltimore, March 29. 9384 REV. DR. TALMAGE In a sermon preached at Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 7th, 1894 spoke as follows concerning the necessity of life insurance: Another warranty that my text will prove true in the perpetual poverty of the world, is the wicked spirit of improvidence. A vast number of people have such small incomes that they cannot lay by in saving bank, or life insurance, one vent a year. It takes every farthing they can earn to spread the table and clothe the family, and educate the children, and if you blame such people for improvidence you enact a cruelty. On such a salary as many clerks and employees and many ministers of religion live, and on such wages as many workmen receive, they cannot lay up twenty cents in twenty years. But you know and I know many who have competent incomes and could provide somewhat for the future, who live up to every dollar, and when they die their children go to the poor-house or on the street. By the time the wife gets the husband buried she is in debt to the undertaker and grave-digger for that which she can never pay. While the man lived he had his wine, enjoyed all money could buy, and then expired, leaving his family dependent upon the charities of the world. Do not send for me to come and conduct the obsequies and read over such a carcass the beautiful liturgy, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord," for instead of that I will turn over the leaves of the Bible to First Timothy, fifth chapter, eighteenth verse, where it says, "If any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel;" or I will turn to Jeremiah, twenty-second chapter, nineteenth verse, where it says, "He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem." I have known men who have had an income of $3,000, $4,000, $5,000 a year, who did not leave on farthing to the surviving household. Now, that man's death is a defalcation, an outrage, a swindle. There are one hundred thousand people in America today a-hungered through the sin of improvidence. "But," say some, "my income is so small I cannot afford to pay the premium on a life insurance." Are you sure about that? If you are sure, then you have the right to depend upon Jeremiah, xlix, II., "Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive, and let thy widows trust in Me. But, if you are able to, remember you have no right to ask God to do for your household that which you can do for them yourself. 9382The Order of the Iroquois Incorporated under Insurance Laws of New York. Addmitted by Insurance Departments of PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, KENTUCKY, MICHIGAN, CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, NEW JERSEY, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. And work opening in other healthy States of the Union. Fraternal men who are honest, energetic, and of good social standing, can make application for appointment to represent The Iroquois, by addressing, with reference, WALTER A. RICE, SUPREME SECRETARY, 644-646 Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y. BENJ. L. MITCHELL, Locust Valley, N. Y.203 WEST 100th St., New York City, March 30th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Sir:- I hand you herewith, a clipping from the Indianapolis Freeman (colored) of the date of March 18th, 1901. Permit me to say that I have recently come upon several articles in the colored newspapers of the country, of like tenor. Will you be good enough to cause a copy of the "Public Papers of Governor Roosevelt" to be sent to Mr. Frank D. Banks, Hompton Institute, Hampton, Va., and Hon. Robert Smith, Collector of Customs, Old Pint Comfort, Va. I have lately returned from a visit to the Hampton Institute, where I accepted an invitation to talk to a Club composed of the colored teachers and professional men connected with the school. I took occasion to discuss one or two of your public addresses, and at the conclusion of my talk, was requested to supply these two gentlemen with some publication containing your speeches. Mr. Banks is the head bookkeeper of the Institute, which position he has held for sixteen years, and is also the President of the Hampton Building & Loan Association--an association operated entirely by colored men, with a capital of $200,000. They have recently 9385-2- recently applied for permission to increase their capital to $300,000. The Bank of Hampton (officered by southern men) hold stock in this association, as does also several northern capitalists, including Morris K. Jesup and Robert C. Ogden. Hon. Robert Smith is a colored man of considerable wealth, and one who enjoys the respect of the best men in his community, of both races. He has been a delegate to the last three Republican national conventions, and is now the special collector of customs at Old Point Comfort. I hope you will pardon me for entering into these details, but I feel that you will be delighted to hear of such substantial achievements by colored men. If you will be good enough to advise me when you will again be in this City, and can spare me ten minutes, I shall be very much obliged to you. Yours respectfully, Charles W. Anderson 9386[shorthand notation]National Asphalt Company Office of AVERY D. ANDREWS, Vice President and Gen'l Counsel No. 11 Broadway New York, N. Y. March 30, 1901 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel: I have just seen a letter written to you by Mr J. F. Thompson of the Seaboard National Bank of this city, inviting you to present the colors to the newly organized Epworth League Cadet Corp at Newark, N. J. on March 24, or such other evening as may be convenient to you. Mr Thompson is a business man of the highest standing in this city and one of my personal friends, and I beg you to add to his letter the hope that your many engagements may permit you to accept their invitation. With my best compliments, believe me Very sincerely yours, Avery D. AndrewsHarper & Brothers Publishers New York and London Editorial Rooms Franklin Square, New York City March 30th, 1901. My dear Col. Roosevelt:-- I shall be very glad to go to Oyster Bay on Thursday night, as you suggest. What would you say if I were to bring Mr. W. A. Rogers with me? Mr. Rogers is my ablest assistant in the management of the WEEKLY, and you are, of course, familiar with the quality and potency of his cartoon work. He is a great admirer of yours and is very anxious to meet you. If this is in any way inconvenient to you please do not hesitate to say so. Faithfully yours, John Kendrick Bangs Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. 9388 shorthandUnited States Senate, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 30, 1901 My Dear Friend: Of course banqueting societies every place are crazy to get you as their star attraction from now on. But the most distinguished lot of all are the New England Societies: and let me say, one of the most distinguished that our country affords is the New England Society of Indianapolis, Indiana. The very name of this Society indicates to you its weight and notable character. The New England Society of Indianapolis is by far the most powerful in the middle West. It is to the middle West what the New England Society of New York is to the eastern part of the Republic. And Indianapolis is, as our late President has so happily said, quoting St. Paul, "No mean city". Now the point is this: This society is determined to the point of red and bloody war to have Theodore Roosevelt address them December 21st. Therefore you see you have got to come. Really, it will not do for you not to come. You know mighty well I would not advise you to do this if I do not think it the wisest thing all around. I expect you therefore to indite me a letter by return mail, saying that you will be the guest and principal speaker at the banquet of the New England Society on Forefathers Day, December 21st. You must not decline. You must not disappoint them. I have tried to put this letter 9389United States Senate, #2. in the most gilt-edged language possible, and I assure you that if I knew how to make it stronger or richer, I would do so. Where I fail in expression, let the wealth of your mentality supply the defects. I am up to my ears seeing gentlemen who are interested in postoffices in various parts of the State, but I hope to escape with my life by next Tuesday. After my speech at Des Moines, Iowa, April 27th, I go to the everlasting mountains, there to remain until fall. With kindest regards, I am, as ever, Your friend, P.S. A member of the Committee just came in, and I made bold to show him this letter. He says that it is fully and completely authorized by the Committee. Albert J. Beveridge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. 9390[shorthand notation]Wyoming Southern Railway Company Henry H. Boyce, President 71 Broadway New York Saratoga, Wyoming. March 30-1901 Vice President -Theodore Roosevelt - Oyster Bay N. Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt - Your very kind note received upon my return. It will be a great pleasure to accept your invitation to lunch informally at any time suiting our own convenience some day when you are in New York. I have an interesting budget for you from the Pacific Coast and I really want an opportunity to submit to you alone my idea of a mining campaign in which of course I do not expect to have any very leading part. But my heart is in it and I feel safe in undertaking to guarantee certain results. Faithfully yours, Henry H. Boyce[shorthand notation]Leroy B. Crane, 237 Broadway, New York, Mch 30 1901 Dear Roosevelt Many thanks for your letter of introduction to Paul Greene just now. It is all right Respectfully L B Crane [*9393*] Harvard College Cambridge, March 30, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I should greatly like to meet you and talk over what you have in mind; but how can I do this at a big or even small breakfast or dinner in your honor! Moreover I do not know the host-or hosts, as the case may be. If you will let me know when I can see you quietly either in Boston or in Cambridge, I shall come if coming is possible. Sincerely yours, L. B. B. Briggs Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [*9392*]Leroy B. Crane, 237 Broadway, New York, Mch 30 1901 Dear Roosevelt Many thanks for your letter of introduction to Paul Greene just now. It is all right Respectfully L B Crane [*9393*] Harvard College Cambridge, March 30, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I should greatly like to meet you and talk over what you have in mind; but how can I do this at a big or even small breakfast or dinner in your honor! Moreover I do not know the host-or hosts, as the case may be. If you will let me know when I can see you quietly either in Boston or in Cambridge, I shall come if coming is possible. Sincerely yours, L. B. B. Briggs Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [*9392*][shorthand notation]2. Thing of his government. Sir as a veteran I now ask a Favour of you for an appointment in Some of the government Department some where I can make a comfortable [Sopast] Living. I have no Perticular Place in vie. that I will Leave with you. I am willing to Serve in eny Department where I am not Brought intact with Civil Service Rules. for I have been one of the unfortunate ones with a very Poor Education I have Sir cast my first vote and evry one since with the Republican Party. I have cast my vote for you when ever you have been a canedate for Office [*9395*] New York city March 30/1901 88-6 ave Hon T. Roosevelt Vice President U. S. A. m. Sir I am a vetran of the Rebellion Boath in the Army and Navy and I have a Record that I am not assamed off. when my country need my Service. I went forth to its call for Help and done my Duty. I was Born in Oyster Bay, Long Island queens co. N Y in your Town & raise their. [untill] a a number years ago I moved to NY city my Sister has Lived in Mr Wicks Family for a number of years. I am the only man of my Race from Oyster Bay. that has ask eny [*9394*]3 Last Fall I have done all I could in your behalf and the Party in my District the 8th congressional & I feel Proud that my vote was not Last that I cast for you & hope my life will be speard to cast it a gain for you four years hence. inclose fine one refferance from Mr Wicks I could Send many more if required. Should you wish more refferance I will send them from gentleman that you no. for I am well known in the city. I ask this as a vetran and a Soldier one who Defended his country in times when it was in danger of Being over thrown [*9396*]4 hope this will fine favour with you hope to here from you soon I remain yours truly Francis. F. Dawson 88-6 ave N.Y. cityAnn Arbor, Mich. 813 E. Ann St March 30 '01 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of U.S. Dear Sir:- The senior class of the Ann Arbor High School is to publish, as usual, an annual, called the "Omega". We have here a school of about seven hundred pupils, many of those in the higher classes coming from smaller towns in the state. It is, of course, our desire and intention to make the publication as good as possible, and with this thought in mind we write to you. It is often--very often a serious matter to the high school graduate as to what he should do next; how to do it and many other puzzling questions rise in his mind, in fact we are just starting out into the world for ourselves. Now a few words of advice from a person in your position and of your ability, from one who has achieved the success, and gained the honor that you have gained would, we are certain, be of great and lasting benefit to all of us. While we realize that you can 9397tell us nothing startingly new, you must know that a short talk from one we recognize as our superior, and in whom we take an interest and place a great deal of confidence will carry with it more weight than volumes written by unknown men. Hoping that you will not consider us bold, we ask you to write us a few words of advice to the high school graduates, to be published about the fifth of May in the Omega. Would you advise an active young fellow who has more brains than patience to take for his life work journalism or politics? Yours very respectfully H.J. Edwards Editor 9398Alexandria Va. 3/30 1901 Vice President Roosevelt Dear Sir If you have not engaged your Butler or chef to serve you when you come to Washington I would like to make application for either Position I was with Admiral Porter's, H.M. Hutchinson's, and Judge Coffey's also chef at the Palace in HavanaI am your obedient Servant Joseph C Greenhall[?] 311 Gibbon St Alexandria Va P.S. I am colored Cuba for Gen'l Brooke during his stay in that city I have good refferences as a chef & Butler also Steward I can refer you to your old messenger at The Navy Dept William Weeks who was at the Admirals' with me. Hoping to hear from you at any time 9400A. B.Harrington. Notary Public General Fire, Accident & Life Insurance Agt. Money to loan on Bond and Mortgage, Real Estate sold or exchanged and Collections made in all parts of the UNITED STATES and CANADA. Business solicited and promptly executed. Alexander, N.Y. March 30th [189] 1901. Honorable Theodore , Roosevelt, Esq. Vice, President Washington. D.C. Dear Sir; Your favor of March 18th (1901). Came to hand contents are carefully noted and in reply I will say; Inclosed you will find the statement asked for by the Commissioner of Pensions. After you last called up my Claim & I would I have sent him the same statement filled out twice before this. He simply does this to make you believe that the claim or the Evidence for the same is not perfected; that is an Evans trick to delay the claim. said claim has been pending for nearly two years under the General law. & was examined for pension nearly two years ago. Claim has been called up several times by The Honorable James W. Wadsworth our Congressman from this District and still this type 9401A. B.Harrington. Notary Public General Fire, Accident & Life Insurance Agt. Money to loan on Bond and Mortgage, Real Estate sold or exchanged and Collections made in all parts of the UNITED STATES and CANADA. Business solicited and promptly executed. Alexander, N.Y. _______________________189 2nd or anything else mean that any one can think of to call him will do nothing towards adjusting the same. It would seem if our President had any interest in the old soldiers at all or their dependent ones that he would remove that Pup who is a stench in the nostrils of every old soldiers nose. and put some one there that would try and carry out the laws as made by Congress for the Benefit of the soldiers and their dependent ones. The time should come and in the near future when all a soldier should be compeled to do would be to show an Honorable Discharge & receive a pension as long as he lives. Hoping we can get a settlement of my claim and thanking you in advance for what you have done for me I remain the same as Ever Respectfully yours Thomas Hill X his mark PS My lawyer advised me to send this to you so you could see how things were runn in the Pension office. [*9402*]For enc. see 3-25-01[?] Bank [?] Co Oct -[?] PF Fred S. Avery, Proprietor. Frank Watson, Manager. John Sykes, Chief Clerk. The Griswold Smithfield St. Opposite Post Office. Pittsburgh, Pa. Mch 30th - 01 European Plan. Popular Prices. My dear Mr Roosevelt I write to ask if you would be willing to speak to the Scribners about the publishing of the book "In Brush Sedge and Stubble. You know that Scott performed a similar service for Washington Irving! It no doubt, saved the life of the Sketch Books. Your letters to me induce me to believe that you will aid me in this way if you can. Your good opinion is supported by Dr. Coves James Lane Allen and a lot of magazines including the Auk. Our little company organized to publish this book has no book knowledge and it is evident cannot manufacture or sell it with economy. The entire work is in three books only one of which is in type. The 9403other books are "Feathered game of the Waters" and "Feathered game of the Shores." Only the 1st part is in type but much work has been done for the rest and I think the book of the wild fowl can be made [eve] much better than what has already been done. If you are willing to speak to the Scribners about this please write me a line here and I will send them a proposition I inclose an advertisement which contains quotations from a few letters and papers sent me. I remain here until Friday unless called away sooner. A letter to me here will however be forwarded to the Jefferson Hotel Toledo, provided I go there. What I would like to know at once is if you can say a word to the Scribners in favor of their taking the book. There are some contracts proposed which I do not like and I hope to get a good publication. Very Truly Yours Dwight W. HuntingtonAudubon Minn March 30, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Washington D.C. Dear Sir. My great admiration for you prompts me to send you the enclosed Acrostic. I trust the same will please you. The last two lines could read. Let us hope Teddy. You will not change your ways. And those present; The design of your friends. To make you, our next president. These lines voice my private sentiment. With the hope it may be realized. I am, Yours. To. Command P.J. LangdonWilliam H.H. Llewellyn. Attorney at Law. District Attorney for Dona Ana, Otero, Grant and Sierra Counties. Third Judicial District. New Mexico. Terms of Court: Las Cruces for Dona Ana County, First Mondays in March and October. Alamogordo for Otero County, First Mondays on May and November. Silver City for Grant County, First Mondays in March and September. Hillsboro for Sierra County, Fourth Mondays in May and November. LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO. March 30th 1901. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Washington D.C. My Dear Colonel:- You will doubtless remember Major Henry B. May who paid off the men of your regiment at Montauk and who was so kind and prompt in so doing and by his action saved many of the sick men as well as the officers a great deal of discomfiture and indeed by his action gave us money which was our due and which there was some trifling technicality and which he could have held us up on, he burned up the wires to Washington and fixed us out and for this reason and his general business ability I am going to ask you to endorse him for reappointment to the position of Pay Master in the U.S.A. I understand that the president has said that the men who had served would have the prefrence and I trust that it will be so in Major Mays case. Faithfully yours, W.H.H. Llewellyn [*9405*]Enc in May 4-5-01United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Personal. March 30, 1901. Dear Theodore:- I have your letter of the 27th,and it is needless to say how profoundly I agree with all that you write, and how much the same thoughts have been occupying my own mind. If we cannot make a treaty with England which will pass the Senate next December nothing in the world,in my opinion,will be able to stop the passage of the canal bill. We shall be obliged to meet the question squarely and abrogate the treaty. I am extremely sorry that this seems probable. I have hoped against hope that we could get rid of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty by amicable negotiations,but the stupidity of England seems to stand in the way of everything. I had a long talk with John Hay in regard to this the other morning,and then he sent me Lansdowne's despatch with the request that I should give him my views in regard to future arrangements. I enclose you a copy of what I wrote him as you may be interested in seeing it,and it gives in a condensed form my general views in regard to it. As to Germany,I have heard the same reports that you have; in fact that sort of rumor has been in the air for a good while. I have myself very grave doubts as to their undertaking to attack us. It would be a pretty dangerous undertaking under any circumstances,but at the same time it is well within the range of possibilities,and the German Emperor 9406 MARGIN: There are some trifling errors - type errors - in his letter to Hay. I will not trouble to correct them.United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Emperor has moments when he is wild enough to do anything. If it comes at all it will come through some attempt in South America,probably in Brazil. Mahan,you know,takes the view that we should not undertake to keep Europe out of South America below the Caribbean Sea,that Northern South America and Central America are enough for us to protect. I confess that I do not agree with this view at all,and yet I see the difficulties of enforcing the Monroe Doctrine in Southern Brazil,for example,and in getting our people to understand the importance of doing so at such a distant point. Our only safety is in being thoroughly prepared. I think so far as the Army goes we are pretty well off. The last reorganization bill gives us as many men as the country will stand,and,what is more important,gives us a system capable of quick expansion. But the navy is the vital point. We must go on and build up the navy as rapidly as possible. I am sorry there should have been even the slightest break in this last winter,but I feel confident that [it] building will be renewed at the next session. We must do all we can to get strong recommendations from the administration for a further increase of the navy next December, and we must make a big fight for new ships. You and I agree absolutely as to the importance of this. If we have a strong and well equipped navy I do not believe Germany will attack us. At the same time there is a fundamental danger which arises from our rapid growth economically. We are putting a terrible pressure on Europe,and this situation may produce war at 9407United States Senate, Washington, D.C. any time. The economic forces will not be the ostensible cause of trouble,but they will be the real cause,and no one can tell where the break will come. Practically speaking,the essential thing now is to urge the building of the Navy,and I hope we can get the President to make a recommendation in his next message. As to Germany backing up England in case we abrogate the treaty,I do not see exactly what she could do. She is no party to the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty,and has no concern in it. Nor do I believe that she is ready to make trouble at this moment. That the English should undertake to go to war about the canal seems impossible,although,I admit,they have done a good many impossible things lately. If,however,there is any danger of that kind,now is the time to take the step,for England is too exhausted by the African war to enter on any new struggle,and Germany has all she can handle in China at the present moment. The Buffalo people have just been here,and I suppose that I shall have to accept,although I feel somewhat at a loss to know what to say on such an occasion. Nevertheless,it is rather an important function,and as you are going to be there, and want me to come,I think I will try it. With best regards, Always sincerely yours, H.C. Lodge Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President. 9408[For enc see 3-28-01]Executive Office Commissioners of the District of Columbia Washington March 30, 1901. My Dear Sir: Association Man is the organ of the Young Men's Christian Association of the United States, published monthly in Chicago. It is about to get out a special number to set forth the value of Young Men's Christian Association to the nation, under the heading, "The Association as a National Defense." It is edited by Frank W, Ober, who writes me to ask you to give him for that edition a brief statement, not exceeding 200 words, on "The Conditions of the Young Men of the Country and the Value of the Association in Meeting These Conditions." He would like to have it by the tenth of April. Knowing your interest in the Association, I do not hesitate to ask this service, which will be a very valuable one to them, as you realize. Sincerely yours, Henry B.F. Macfarland To the Vice-President. [shorthand notation] 9409James McMahon, President. Davd Ledwith, Comptroller. Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank, 51 Chambers Street N.Y. New York, March 30th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L. I. [shorthand] My dear Sir The object of this letter is to ask you to kindly send me a letter of introduction to the Commissioner of Pensions, the War Office and the Navy Office, in favor of Mr Wm Hanhart, the Assistant Comptroller of the Bank, who goes to Washington shortly, on business connected with the Bank; a few words will explain to you the object of his mission and why I desire the above introductions. During the Civil War, many accounts were opened in the Bank by enlisted men in the U. S. Army and Navy; the deposits were received from the men in person, or through the regimental chaplains; a number of these accounts are still open on our books, and have not been disturbed for over 25 years, the presumption being that these men have died ; we have endeavored to locate them, or their heirs, by advertizing in the newspapers, but with very little success, and I now desire [*9410*]to make an effort in that direction by searching the records in Washington and finding out, if dead, when and where they died, or if pensions are being paid to them or to their heirs, and any other information that will enable me to make payment to the right parties; the amounts are not large, but no doubt they would be gratefully received and I consider it but justice to these men, who fought for the preservation of the Union, that no efforts should be spared to trace their accounts. A letter from your goodself will give our representative access to the War records, and the officials in charge will then understand that the object of our search is purely a beneficial one to those concerned. With sentiments of high respect and esteem, I remain My dear Sir, Very sincerely yours Jas McMahon Presdt722 1/2 Kas ave Kansas City Kas March. 30th 1901 Governor Roosevelt Albany New York My husband was one of your Rough Riders; he has been sick and out of work. and not able to work yet. his name is John Moore a Cherokee Indian from Vinita I.T. we are up here trying to make enough money to improve our farm in the Nation, and have had so much bad luck; looks like we cant do it. If you can let me have some money till he gets able to work I would be very thankful he has no people. he is an orphan or we would not ask you. We do not feel [*9412*]2 like you are as much of a stranger as our acquaintances here do. Although I never did see you; I have been told you were a good man & would help your boys out; I hope you will consider this request and do what you think best & write real soon Your friend & well wisher Carlotta Moore P.S. I will send you one of my husbands cards -made while in Long Island N. Y. Our address is 722 1/2 Kans Ave Kans City KasUnited States Senate, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, FINANCIAL ROOM. March 30, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York; Sir: I enclose herewith check (No. 60) on the Treasurer of the United States, payable to your order, for six hundred and twenty-two dollars and twenty-three cents, ($622.23), the amount of your compensation as Vice-President of the United States for the month of March, A. D., 1901. Respectfully, R. B. Nixon Financial Clerk. [*9413*]Mulhall, O. T. March 30th 1901. Colonel Roosevelt Washington, D. C. Dear Colonel: Your letter of the 25st has been received. and in reply will say, I went to Guthrie A. T. yesterday to see Mr Flynn, but he would not give me any information further than he had already given. The reason being there were five or six applicants besides myself. Mr Flynn thinking it would be committing himself if he gave me the desired information; but directed me to follow out the lines suggested by him when I was in Washington, and at that time mentioned our conversation which took place at El Reno O. T. last fall. which is as follows, 9414Mr Flynn said if I am elected and have any thing to do with the recommending I will recommend you. Giving his reasons, 1st that I was of an old reliable republican family my father an old soldier and had never in his life asked a favor of the party, 2nd because I had supported him for 10 years, 3rd because I was a member of Roosevelts Rough Riders, and he would be glad to favor me, stating I had earned and was deserving of the place, 4th that no other applicant took part in the late unpleasantness with Spain, and the aged soldier who now has the office has had it for four years under President Harrison and four under President McKinley. I am very sorry I can not give you this in Mr Flynns own writing, but this was our conversation at El Reno, O. T. [*9415*]Our office has just been made a presidential office. Mr Wood the present post master expects to get his appointment through the Iowa congressman. I believe a recommendation from you would have a great deal of weight. however you advise me as you think best, and I will greatly appreciate the same. Yours sincerely Edmond S. Norris P.S. Mr Flynn asks me to give you his regards. 9416[March 30, 1901] John M. Oskison 210 W. 4th St. New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt: When I saw you almost a month ago at Oyster Bay, you spoke to me of your interest in Indian Territory and its political future. You were good enough to ask me to find out as much as I could as to the sentiment among the residents of the Territory regarding future statehood, when I told you that I would be in this country soon. Of course, every man in the country competent to express an opinion believes that statehood will come within a comparatively short time, and nearly all look upon this expected change with favor. It is recognized that a population comprising nearly 85000 citizens and from 300000 to 400000 non-citizens or whites, with a full-blood, or pure Indian 94172. population of less than one tenth of the citizens, or about 8000, ought not to remain for long outside the ranks of the states. The point you raised in talking to me--what proportion of the Territory's population will be injured by a change to statehood, through their inability to adjust themselves?--is pretty well answered by the figures just given. Out of 85000 citizens, members of the "Five Tribes," there are certainly fewer than 8000 who are living in the old "full-blood" way--[subsisting] depending upon an unlimited acreage for a foraging ground. Taking these 8000 in relation to the whole estimated population of from 375000 to 475000 the proportion is small indeed. Nor does it follow that these 8000 will be downed by the new order. From among this very class, within the last dozen years, have 94183. come some of the younger men to open farms and become actual economic units among the half breeds and white "leasers" of the rich prairie country. I asked Chief Porter, of the Creek Indians, how many full blood, old time Creeks there are now out of the 16000 claiming citizenship. He said: "I think it would be almost impossible to find one. Intermarriage, with whites, and in the case of the Creeks, with negroes, has been going on for so long that a pure blooded Creek is hard to find." A very intelligent Cherokee, who is now engaged upon an elaborate genealogical study of some 30 leading families of that tribe, assured me that the straight blood Cherokee is extinct. From other sources I learned that the Choctaws (20,250) and Chickasaw (10500) are more thoroughly mixed than even 94194 the Cherokees. The 3000 Seminoles are still almost undiluted, less than ten per cent having foreign blood. Will the "Five Tribes" be willing to share statehood with Oklahoma? There is a strong party opposed to that plan, and they base their opposition upon two things. Chief Buffington, of the Cherokees, talking of this matter, said: "I'm pretty certain that the general sentiment is against statehood with Okla. The principal reason why we don't want it is that Okla. already has her machinery of government running, and the men for the principal state offices in training. If the Territory is simple "annexed" our people will get none of the offices. We will be ruled from Oklahoma City and taxed to support officials we don't know and have no share in choosing." 94205 Chief Porter gave another reason, or, rather, diverted Buffington's argument. "Officials elected from Okla,." he said, "and extending their rule [of] over the Territory would not understand our peculiar needs. For one thing, they would give us Okla. school laws, where we have a certain proportion of population among whom English is not spoken, and for whom special schools would be necessary. There are many other cases in which this principle would apply." Pinning him down to details, Mr. Porter was able to name no other instance where Oklahoma law would tend to work injury to Indian Territory interests, and showed, it seemed to me, a conviction that, after all Chief Buffington had stated the true reason, frankly. Now, this objection--that there is likely to be an unequal distribution of offices--is 94216 one that carries great weight with the men in power in the tribal governments. They are politicians by instinct, and political place has come to mean, in tribal affairs, at least, financial gain. So, they will fight single statehood, and go in for a separate "Indian state." But, recalling the figures I have used, it would be absurd to say that this separate state was an "Indian state." And it would seem absurd, too, to say that Oklahoma would not recognize the right of the few full-bloods who do not yet speak English to share in the general school fund. It might be true under a single statehood organization that Okla. would get the lion's share of state offices for some years, but the matter would be adjusted as soon as the Territory was finally and permanently settled. That would mean fewer years than the objectors would believe 94227 believe. But the office holders under the tribal regime recognize that it would mean loss of place for them--the spoils would go to Okla. long enough for that among the [the] people I do not find that there is much feeling one way or the other. Formerly Okla. was looked upon as next to a desert and somewhat God- forsaken, anyway. But the last three years of good crops and the resultant prosperity have changed this view and I think, the popular [view] mind as to combining with Okla. is not unfavorable. Regarding another objection sometimes urged, that Okla. has a large public debt and a high tax rate, it is only necessary to ask men in power here to get the confession that a separate "Indian state" would be as heavily burdened--more heavily since, when the "Dawes Commission" finally 94238 distribute the lands among the citizens, they (the lands) will be exempt from taxation for a long term of years. If you have a chance, please look into the "Curtis agreement" with the Cherokees, and notice the "mineral lease" clause that slipped into it just before it passed through Congress at the last session. The agreement, as passed, will be voted upon by the Cherokees next month and rejected, I believe. The mineral clause will defeat it. It reserves the title to all mineral & oil deposits in the Cherokee, or Territorial government, and also the right to lease these mineral lands. As a consequence the allotee would get title only to the mere surface of his allotment. If you are not too much occupied watch this when it goes back to the next Congress, and earn the gratitude of the Cherokees by killing that clause. 94249. My brother, Richard, returned from Hot Springs a month ago with his leg quite healed. He has gone off with the Buffalo Bill show, and says he is not yet ready to settle down to a steady life. He wished me to send his warmest regards to you and a hope for "all kinds of good things." Very sincerely yours John M. Oskison Vinita, Indian Territory 30 March 1901.[shorthand notation]Janesville Wis. Mar 30th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir An expression of your opinion upon the following question would be of inestimable value to me. Would Civilization in China be more rapidly promoted by partition or by some other method? What would be the probable immediate outcome of such a policy? Respectfully Yours Lloyd Porter 9426Shore, N.C. 3/30th 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Sir, If you have a Steel Engraving Portrait of yourself I would appreciate your kindness in sending me one. I have the President wish to have them both framed. Wishing you much success I have the pleasure of being a hearty supporter of the cause you espouse. Hoping 9427you can oblige me with your picture Yours Respt W. H. RenigarHOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL Cheapest for Boys and Girls. GRADED SCHOOL. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Lawson E. Brown, A.B. Principal. Miss Pearl Rogers, Miss Corra Weston, Miss Ida Sumerford, Assistants. Miss Marietta Brown, Music. Miss Mary Weston, Elocution. Arabi, Ga., March 30, 1901. Vice Pres. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: At our commencement I am going to make a speech and I have chosen for my subject Public Duties which subject you have used, I would appreciate very much a copy of same. I could get some thoughts from it that would aid me greatly in preparing my speech. If it is not asking too much would be glad to hear from you as soon as possible. Very respectfully, Jule W. Reynolds 9428Office of the President 1424 Broadway March 30th 1901 To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States of America Sir, It affords me great pleasure to inform you that as a compliment to you in view of the valuable & efficient services rendered by you as an officer of the United States Volunteers & splendid executive ability shown in the organization of the First United States Cavalry during the recent Spanish-American War, you were unanimously elected an Honorary 9429For 2 enc see 3-30-01 3-30-01 Member of this Club on the 28th Mch. I beg to call your attention to the enclosed extract from the bylaws "Honorary members have all the privileges of other members except voting, but are exempt from the payment of initiation fee & dues." We have not issued our club book as yet so I am forwarding you under separate cover a prospectus, which we issued recently to our new members, believing the latter may give you some information in regard to the character of our club I have the honor to remain, Sir Very respectfully Your obedient servant Robert C. SandsEDWARD A. HAFNER. ATTORNEY AT LAW, S.W.Cor.Third & Walnut Streets. Cincinnati Telephone [?] Cincinnati, March 30, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Sir: The Junior Order United American Mechanics and Daughters of America of Cincinnati and vicinity are arranging to hold a Bazaar at Cincinnati during the second week of April. The proceeds of this Bazaar to be for the benefit of the National Orphans Home of the above organization. I am authorized, as is evidenced by the within enclosure, to solicit for the above purpose. I believe that your knowledge of the principles of these organizations and their purely American policy will to some extent pardon me in submitting this matter to you. I will be very much pleased and honored to refer any communication from you to our order. Yours very respectfully, S. N. Schwartz Address, 2623 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, O. [*9430*]15 Broad Street, New York, c/o C.H. Spencer, March 30, 1901 Sir:- When agreeable to you I should like an opportunity to explain a proposition myself and friends are preparing to bring before the Senate. The object is to provide an interoceanic Canal deep and wide enough to pass the largest vessels in the world, in opposite directions at the same time, having a very excellent natural harbour at each end, which canal shall be a straight line from end to end and all at sea level without locks or even tide gates, supplied by the waters of the two great oceans, which can be built in less time than any other and for less money, is the shortest route across the American Isthmus, being less than (30) thirty miles in length from deep water to deep water, and through which are to be taken in the least time by electric traction, all the ships that there may be to go, and which shall provide that the United States shall have the use of the Canal for (50) fifty years free of charge, and the construction of which shall not cost the United States the outlay of any money whatever, and which shall have always on hand ready for use, a supply of the very best steamer coal from its own properties. The entrance to the Canal will be by this route (7) seven miles nearer to Sandy Hook Light than any other projected location. This, in short, compared with Nicaragua, is good harbours against no harbours, thirty miles long against (187) one hundred and eighty- seven miles long, no locks against two flights of locks each (110) one hundred and ten feet lift, plenty of water to operate the canal against 94312. a limited supply, and which may be inadequate, cost to the Government no money whatever, against$200,000,000 cash, time to build four or five years or less, against nine or ten years or more, the capacity of the Canal six hundred and forty million tons a year, or more, against six or seven million tons or less. The same is true compared with the Panama with this variation that Panama has moderately good harbours and is but 47 miles long, but is liable to be destroyed by the Chagres River floods, and is excessively crooked, has (as now proposed) two flights of locks 119 feet lift each, but no natural reservoir of water to supply them, and which has already cost over $280,000,000 and as officially stated is but (2/5) two fifths completed, and which to make it complete would cost more than three times as much as would build and complete the line my friends propose, plus what has been spent. Of course the natural inquiry is, if all this is true why has it not before now been brought forward? The answer is simple. The route has been known for many years, was instrumentally surveyed in 1864 and published. It was not fit for a railroad, and the information was suppressed in the interests of another enterprise, which profitted immensely by the suppression, and by setting up a scarecrow which is now dead. My friends and myself believe you to be one of the best informed and most progressive of the world's leaders,and that you now hold a position that entitles you to know what it is proposed to do, respecting the most important work of the kind, of this age. 9432 3. It would have been pitiable had the United States been led into the expenditure of $200,000,000 for a work which would have been obsolete before it could be half finished, and although the time had not then arrived to do more, enough Senators were informed of what was in hand, before the adjournment of the last Congress, to prevent such a misfortune; now preparations are being pushed to make the best available, and every thing will be laid before you when you desire it. That which is here stated is a large statement to make, but I am able to assure you it is supported and backed up by many of the most capable and able men living, and by experts in this specialty without number. The President knows what I now tell you. He says that the Administration want the Canal built as soon as possible, in the best place and where it can be best maintained and operated, and to do this harmony is necessary. To ensure this harmony and concerted action, we have offered to take into participation, all the parties who have honestly tried to build the Canal on any of the locations, and it now seems that a united action is possible, concentrated upon the best route. Very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Edward W. Serrell, Bvt. Brig. Genl. U.S. 9433 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, Long Island.[shorthand notation]Hotel Main Springdale Ark - [Fort Smith,] Ark., Mar 30 1901 Hon. Theodore Rosevelt Washington D.C. Dear sir - Will it be possible for you to lecture or speak on "Republican Day" at the Ft. Smith Chautauqua, June 17th, and at Springdale Chautauqua June 18th. Mr. Bryan contracts with me for one half the gate receipts excluding season tickets, and his half runs from $300 to $500 at each Chautauqua. If you can come I shall be pleased to contract with you either as I contract with him or for a fixed sum. Springdale is 67 miles from here and you can leave here at 6 P.M on the 17th over the Frisco and get to Springdale at 8 25 that night. Thus giving a full night's rest. Our people irrespective of party ask me to urge your attendance and I can safely promise you an ovation at each place. Respy Josiah H. Shinn Springdale [*9434*]-2- I would like for her to write to me as I would like to get acquainted with her. I am going to ask another favor of you I wish you would intercede with President McKinley to get a Government office for my Papa. Papa was a soldier in the Civil War and was wounded in the leg. he is a good scholar and has a fine lot of recommendations from a great many of the leading men both of Kansas and Pennsylvania. Papa sent his papers to McKinley [*9436*] -1- White City, Kan March 30, 1901 Mr Roosevelt Washington DC. My Dear Sir: I will first tell you who I am my name is Maud E. Shore. My mother is a sister of J. M. Miller who is Congressman from the 4th Congressional District in Kanansas. I saw you here on the 4th of July. It was my mama who gave Mr Calderhead the bouquet of flower which you sent her a note of thanks for. I inclose my photograph for your daughter Grace [*9435*] -3- when he first become Pres. but he has not given him an office. The trouble is now the old soldiers are shoved to one side. If he can not get a Government office in Washington there are a number of Government offices in Kansas that he is capable of fulfilling. Papa does not know that I have written this letter to you. I know that you do not have the giving out of the offices but perhaps you can use your influence. If you would like to see one of Papa's photograph I will 9437 -4- be pleased to send you one. I believe that you will one day be President. I would be pleased to hear from you. My Papa's name is Jesse L. Shore of White City, Morris Co. Kans. I will now leave the matter with you. Yours Truly; Maud E. Shore. 9438The Strollers, 1424 Broadway, New York. March 30th 1901 Sir: I have the honour to inform you that you were duly elected an Honorary Member of The Strollers at a meeting of the Committee on Admissions, on the 28th day of March Your attention is called to the enclosed extracts from the By Laws. With sentiments of esteemed regard I remain Very respectfully. Your obedient servant Francis K. Stevens Clerk of the Committee on Admissions. To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 9439 Dempsey & Carroll, N.Y.[Enc in Sands 3-30-01]8415. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY THE SEABOARD NATIONAL BANK OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. CAPITAL $500,000. SURPLUS AND PROFITS $800,000. S.G. BAYNE, President. S.G. NELSON, Vice President. J.F. THOMPSON, Cashier. C.G. THOMPSON, Asst. Cashier. New York March 30, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: There is being addressed to you by Mr. M. S. Daniels as President of the Epworth League of the Roseville Methodist- Episcopal Church of Newark, N.J. , a letter requesting that you present the colors to the newly organized Epworth League Cadet Corps on the evening of May the twenty-fourth, or on such date as may be satisfactory to you. I trust you may be able to accede to Mr. Daniels's request. I am a member of the League in question, and know that the Cadet Corps is composed of boys and young men of representative families in the Orange section of Newark, some of whom had the pleasure of casting their first vote for you last fall; and although the majority of them are under age, all of them, old and young, have you in mind as their ideal hero and for this reason your presence on that occasion would give the Corps and the cause it represents a tremendous impetus. Trusting that you can make it convenient to run over from Oyster Bay on some evening next summer for this purpose, I remain, Very respectfully yours, J.F. Thompson [Cashier.] [*9440*]City Hotel B.N. Turk, Proprietor Rates $1 per day First Class Accommodation To The Travling Public Enid, Okla. 3/30th 1901 Col Theodore Roosevelt Albany NY My Dear Comrade find enclosed a letter of yours to me in answer to a letter of congratulations I send you on your election last fall & asking you to aid me in geting the appointment as one of the Postmasters in the new country to be opened this summer coming. I see you are aiding some of your soldier Boys in Okla & I am one of the old soldier Boys refergreed from Torrent Ky 1863 only 17 years old served 26 months to the close of the war in 1866. got an honorable discharged was in 7 hard fought Battles - Blew the Bugle which put the Boys in their boots & saddles who killed John Morgan at Greenville Tennessee the Greatest Raider of all the Rebils in rebellion against our [*9441*]our government I have lived in the west 27 years 20 in Kas 7 in Oklahoma. I have the endorsements of my county leading Republicans & the entier promise of the Territorial Officials when the Proper time comes which will be in a few weeks I wish to get one of the county seat Post offices. Land office Co seat if possible I have filled some important position in our city. Enid (& county) Garfield & while I am disabled from manual labor from the service in the army I am qualified to performe the Duties of PM with the aid of my two sons which may be required in any part of the new county - I learn you are helping your soldier boys some in this direction & I can refer you to Randolph of Waukovia as to my character any thing you will do will be thankfully recd your Comrade B. N. Turk 9442References Case Brodrick Ex congressman Neolton Kas Chester L. Long Medicine Lodge Kas F.T. Flynn Guthrie O. T. Gove M C Barnes J. W. McNeal Sect Jekins & any other Teritorial Officials Guthrie O.T.Keystone Ranch Mar 30 1901 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. Dear Sir I rec'd the Books you sent me, The Rough Riders and Ranch life & the Hunting trace I think them very good Please accept my thanks for the same. by the way Gov. I think you caught all the Lyon in this neck of the woods Mr Goff was out for two weeks with a party of Three caught two Lyons & one cat. Hoping to see you at some future time at the Keystone. I am, Yours Truly Wm Wilson Meeker Colo. 9442[*F*] John G. Winter. Law Offices 119 1/2 South Fourth Street, Waco, Texas Waco Tx. March 30 1901 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. My Dear SIr Senator Culberson has written to me advising of your note to him relative to the application of my son for army appoint. I thank you sincerely for this, Dear Sir. I appreciate your attention in this more than I can reasonably express. It has greatly gratified me that Genl Wheeler takes an interest in this matter. He writes me that he has written to the Department. I am an old Cavalry man, & on detached duty served for some months under General Wheeler & near his person. Naturally it would give me profound pleasure to see my son a knight of the Sabre. Indeed I think that he is peculiarly adapted to that branch of the service. Again thanking you, I am Dear Sir Very Respectfully Your obt servt John G. Winter [*9444*]Blackfoot Idaho March, 30th 1901. Mr. Roosvelt Washington. D. C. My Dear Sir:-- I thought I would write to you and ask you to get my Papa Chas. H. Woods transfered to Ross Fork Indian Reservation that place which is vacant now as carpenter. He is now at Indian Training School Chemawa Oregon which is so far away from home Ross Fork is only twelve miles from Blackfoot. Our property and home which is here my Papa, and mama voted for you and I will remember you as long as I live and my papa, and mama will to. 9445[shorthand notation] 2. and I do want only papa home so bad I am so [l] lonesome without him and I am sure if you aske the commissioner of Indian affairs and explain to him I am sure he would do it for you I am the little girl that aske you last fall when you was in Blackfoot and I thank you so much for writing and if you will get my papa transfered I will thank you as long as I live and they will to. Hoping to hear from you soon I am yours Truly Eva J. Woods [go] age 11 years Blackfoot, Bingham Co Idaho. P.S. do all you can in his favour.[*[3-30-01]*] The Strollers 1424 BROADWAY Some time ago the membership of The Strollers reached the limitations placed upon it, and there are now a number of names upon the waiting list. In view of this fact, and of the satisfactory results attained during the past year, a strong sentiment has grown in the Club, that its doors should be thrown open to the admission of a larger number of members, and the Council of the Club has passed a resolution increasing the membership. Under this resolution the Committee of Admissions of The Strollers has the honor to notify you that your name has been suggested for membership. The Club, originally devoted to college and dramatic interests, has been reorganized and its scope broadened. Although the college element has been in no way eliminated, The Strollers has been converted into a social and theatrical club, of rather bohemian tendencies; and one can now meet within the Club circle a crowd of good fellows, drawn from the social, theatrical, musical, literary, athletic and military, as well as the college and fraternity clubs of New York and other cities. It is the aim of the Club to maintain a moderate basis of dues, and to this end the initiation fee has been set at $25 for both resident and non-resident members; and the annual dues at $20 for resident, and $10 for non-resident members, in each case payable semi-annually, in advance, on March 1st and September 1st. Members residing or doing business within a radius of thirty miles of the City Hall of the City of New York shall be considered resident; beyond that limit, non-resident. The Club is at present quartered in the same building with Browne's Chop House, at 1424 and 1426 Broadway, opposite the Metropolitan Opera House. This location is in the very centre of the amusement district of the city, which makes the Club a most available rendezvous for dinner before and supper after the play. The Club is now negotiating for and intends soon to occupy its own club house with a well equipped stage and auditorium, in addition to the other appointments found in a well appointed club; and looks forward to producing there a number of plays not usually presented at the theatres. NOTE-Since this prospectus was printed, the Club has leased the house recently vacated, after an occupancy of eighteen years, by the New York Yacht Club, at 67 Madison Avenue, near 27th Street; and expects to take occupancy about May 1st. This house is peculiarly suited to the needs of the Club, having in addition to the usual rooms for restaurant, bar, billiards and pool, cards, lounging, writing, library, etc., the spacious and well-ventilated Model-Room of the Yacht Club, which seats 300 persons. This can be made a most attractive theatre and assembly room for the Roisters and Reunions which have been such a unique feature of THE STROLLERS. [*9446*] April, 1901The Club rooms are open from 7 A.M. to 2.30 A. M., and during these hours the members have use of the bar and restaurant of Browne's in the Club rooms. A Club luncheon is furnished at fifty cents and a Club dinner at seventy-five cents. Comfortable bedrooms may be had at a moderate charge. The Club night in winter is Saturday; in summer, because of the absence from town over Saturday and Sunday of many members, the Club night is changed to Tuesday, and on this night a rendezvous for members is posted upon the bulletin board of the Club, for some theatre, music hall, or other resort, members dining at the Club before or supping there afterwards. A stage and proscenium has been erected in the principal room of the Club and from time to time Reunions and Roisters are held on Saturday nights, when informal performances and vaudeville entertainments are given by amateurs and popular professionals. The Club has afternoon and evening receptions at which are present the men and women who have acted in the Club's theatricals and other notable amateur and professional singers, actors and actresses, and agreeable people. Performances and plays by amateurs in aid of charity will continue to be given; and as in the past, the auspices and aid of The Strollers will be lent to professional vaudeville entertainments, for the same worthy purpose. While the Club will continue to foster its college element, its general aim will be common with The Players and The Lambs, of New York; the Tavern and St. Botolph Clubs, of Boston; the Bohemian Club, of San Francisco; and the Savage, Beefsteak and Green-Room Clubs, of London. The Club's Roisters have a distinct character of their own, somewhat like the performances and reviews given in the artistic clubs and cabarets existing in the Artistic Quarter of Paris. The aim of the Club is to bring together people in social and artistic life; the best crowd in sporting, dramatic, literary, artistic and musical circles and college men, and to make the Club house a place where interesting people and those who care to know them, may drop in and gather at odd hours. Aside from the agreeable and enjoyable entertainments and associations which the Club in its broadened scope offers to its members, it possesses the greatest advantages as a supper club, where an open latch, good fellowship and the best that cheers the inner man will be found. The Club seeks to be thoroughly broad-minded, many sided, alive, and up-to-date; and in every sense of the word cosmopolitan.Resident Members Appleton, James W. Astor, John Jacob Agnew, C. R. Anderson, Ellery O, Anderson, P. Chauncey Andrews, Avery D. Arden, T. B. Armstead, Henry H., Jr. Avery, Samuel P., Jr. Aymar, Benjamin Aymar, H. Fits R. Ayrault, Ernest F. Babbott, Frank L. Babcock, Samuel D., Jr. Babcock, Woodward Baldwin, T. Burnet Banks, David Banks, David, Jr. Barclay, Henry A., Jr. Barclay, J. Searle, Jr. Barclay, Wright Barger, Milton S. Barney, Ashbel H. Barnes, James Barnum, William M. Barrows, Charles Clifford Barlett, Franklin Bartholomew, J. Ripley Batcheller, Franklin A. Batcheller, George E. Batcheller, Henry Bayne, D. K. Beach, Warren C. Belden, Edward M. Belden, Wm. Allen Benedict, Fredrick H. Benkard, J. Gerald Benkard, J. Philip Benson, Arthur Davis Benson, Leondias H. Bettini, Gianni Bettle, Samuel Bininger, Charles L. Binney, Harold Bishop, Davis Wolfe Bogert, Beverly Bogert, Theodore L. Brookfield, Jas. Hanford Brookfield, E. Morgan Brown, Gardner W. Brown, Lewis M. Brown, Willard S. Browning, Wm. Hull Bull, Henry W. Burke, Edward F. Burrill, Percy M. Burnside, Robert H. Burr, Nelson B. Butler, Franklin C. Butt, McCoskry Butts, H. Hoyle Breese, James Lawrence Cameron, W. Scott Cornstock, C. Arthur Cannon, Henry W. Cannon, Henry Brevoort Camman, Henry L. Cammann, William C. Canby, A. H. Chapman, Chas. Merrill Chapman, Henry Grafton Chapman, Lucian Thorp Cheever, J. D. Clark, J. Bayard Clark, Samuel Adams Clarke, Thomas C., Jr. Cochrane, A. W. S. Colby, Howard A. Condon, T. G. Conway, Eustace Cockran, W. Bourke Cornell, Robert C. Cook, C. T. Cotting, Jemeson Coward, Edward Fales Cox, Jennings S. Coyne, Vaughn M. Cravath, Paul D. Crawford, Harden Lake Crawford, Millard H. Crocker, George Cumming, James M. Cushing, Harry C., Jr. Cutting, Robert L. Cutting, William, Jr. Davies, A?ton Davies, William Gillbert Davison, E. Mora De Forest, George B. Delano, Warren, Jr. Delehanty, W. R. Dixon, William H. Dodge, Guy Phelps Drexel, J. R. Driscoll, Robert, Jr. Dunn, Robert Steed Dunham, Thomas C. Jr. Duryea, Frank W. Du Vivier, C. L. Dyett, Walter Fairman Easton, Charles Philip Eldridge, Douglass Bailey Eldridge, Dudley Gardner Ellis, Ralph N. Elmer, Charles H. Embury, Aymar, Jr. Ethridge, George Eustis, George Peabody Fales, Haliburton Falls, DeWitt Clinton Fischer-Hansen, Carl Fisk, Frederick P. Fitzgerald, Louis, Jr. Flower, N. M. Foote, Emerson, Jr. Foster, Maximilian Foster, Reginald Love Francklyn, Gilbert Gallatin, Goelet Gallatin, James Nicholason Gebhard, Fredrick Geissenhainer, F. W., Jr. Gilford, Thos. Buchanan, Jr. Glaenzer, Georges A. Glidden, Joseph Warren Goadby, W. H. Goodwin, J. Cheever Gordon, Mackenzie Grace, Joseph P. Grace, W. Russell, Jr. Green, Horace Griswold, George, ad Grosvenor, J. B. M. Gurnee, W. S. 3d Hall, Valentine G. Hall, William C. Halsey, Charles D. Hamlin, Albert C. Hamlin, George Newell Hanson, Richard Cochran Hapgood, Norman Harbeck, Charles J. Hartshorne, Edward Hatch, Fredrick H. Holter, Edwin O. Hoppin, Francis L. V. Henderso, Harold G. Hackett, James K. Harriman, Oliver, Jr. Harris, Edward W. Harris, Sidney Harris, Tracy Hyde Hendricks, Edmund Henry, Charles Seton Hewlett, Charles Russel Hoffman, J. Ellis Holden, Edwin B. Hoyt, Walter S. Hough, Edward Hamilton Humphreys, E. W. d'Hauteville, F. V. Grand d'Hauteville, Paul Grand Havemeyer, Fredric C. Havemeyer, T. A. Haven, G. G. Hunt, Herbert L. Hunt, Richard Howland Huntington, Ford Husted, Seymour L., Jr. Inman, Hugh M. Irving, A. Duer, Jr. Irwin, Robert Easton Ives, Ralph Olmsted Jacquelin, Herbert T. B. Jacob, Bartholomew Jacob, Leonard, Jr. Jennings, O. G. Johnson, Bradish G. Kane, Henry Brevoort Kelly, John Jerome Kelly, Thomas Hughes Keogh, Martin J. Kernochan, Fredrick, Jr. Kernochan, Marshall Rutgers King, Hamilton King, Richard Kip, Henry S. Kissel, Rudolph H. Kobbe, George C. Kountze, Augustus F. Kountze, Barclay W. Kountze, W. DeLancey de Koven, Reginald Lahens, Louis E. Laidlaw, Alex. Hamilton, Jr. Lamb, Joseph G. Lamont, Daniel S. Lawrence, Townsend Lawson, Leondias M., Jr. LeRoy, Stuyvesant Lincoln, Arthur Littell, Emlen Trenchard Livingston, Edward, Jr. Livingston, Johnson, Jr. Livingston, Robert L. Lockwood, Benoni, Jr. Loeb, James Loew, E. Victor, Jr. Lydig, Philip Mesier Lynch, Edmund L. Milier, S. Fischer Minott, Fredrick S. Meyer, Charles G. Maclay, Robert Mapes, Charles Halsted Mapes, Victor Mapleson, Arthur Martin, L. Throwbridge Morrell, Robert Lee Morris, Henry Lewis Morris, Newbold Mortimer, Larence Moss, Robert T. W. Muller-Ury, F. Ad. Mackay, Clarence H. Mansfield, Richard Montant, Auguste P. Morgan, Edward Munzig, George C. McClintock, John McCullough, John H. McGill, W. Harry McKee, A. Hart McVickar, Edward S. J. McVickar, H. W. Neilson, John Neilson, W. Hude Nicholas, Grosvenor Niles, William W., Jr. Nixon, Lewis Norris, Henry S. North, Harold North, James Harper, Jr. Oelrichs, Charles M. Ogden, Louis M. Otis, F. J. Paddock, Gordon Parsons, Schuyler S. Peet, Walter B. Pendleton, F. K. Penniman, George H. Paxton, John R., Jr. Perkins, Robert P. Phelps, Edgar Morris Phelps, Stowe Phillipe, David Grahm Pierrepont, H. Evelyn, Jr. Pillot, P. Stuyvesant Poor, Henry W. Polk, Frank L. Potta, H. Rockhill Potter, Alonso Potter, Mark W. Potter, William A. Prentice, John H. Preston, Wm. Duncan Pryer, Charles Raborg, Thomas Mason T. Rawlins, G. Foster Rawlins, Herbert N. Rawlins, John Armstrong Redington, George O. Reid, Francis E. Reynal, E. S. Richard, Eugene L. Jr. Ripley, Julian A. Robert, Edmond E. Robb, J. Hampden Robbins, Henry Pelham Ronalds, P. Lorillard, Jr. Rosen, Walter T. Ruckstuhl, F. Wellington Russell, Horace de Rham, H. Casimir Richman, Charles J. Reid, Whitelaw Roosevelt, S. Montgomery Sampson, Charles E. Sands, Benjamin Aymar Sands, Robert C. Safford, Charles Lewis Schieffelin, George R. Schuyler, M. Rooseveldt Sewall, Henry Foster Shattuck, Fredrick C. Sherman, William Watts Simpson, John W. Sims, Charles Sloane, A. Baldwin Smillie, Charles F. Smith, Edward A. Smithson, Frank Smith, J. Henry Smith, Harry B. Smith, Lenox Smith, Warren B. Smith, Henry Y. Tangier Smith, F. Appleton Sterarns, John Noble, Jr. Stevenson, David Stevenson, Maxwell Stevens, Eben Stevens, Francis K. Stweart, Lewis Stokes, J. G. Phelps Stone, William E. Story, Marion Sturdevant, Fredric Eugene Sturges, Arthur P. Sturges, Henry Cady Stillman, James A. Sturgis, Frank K. Sykes, Thomas Francis Talmage, John F. Talmage, Robert Sanford Tappin, Lindsay Taylor, Henry R. Taylor, Moses Terry Roderick, Jr. Tesla, Nikola Thebaud, Paul Gibert Thebaud, Louis A. Thomas, Fredric C. Thompson, L. S. Thompson, William Payne Tiffany, Belmont Towne, John H. Tracy, Evarts Tucker, Preble Tuckerman, Felix L. Turnbull, Arthur Tweed, Charles H. Van Alen, James J. Van Beuren, Michael Murray Van Cleve, George B. Vanderbilt, William K. Vanderbilt, William K., Jr. Van Dusen, E. F. Valpy, Edward Van Schaick, Eugene Viele, Herman K. Wall, William F. Wallace, Gustave S. Wardman, Edwin Warren, Charles Elliot Warren, George Flint, Jr. Warren, Frank C. Walters, Henry Washburn, Wm. Ives Waters, Safford Webb, Alexander S., Jr. Webb, G. Creighton Wetmore, Charles D. Wheelock, Joseph Jr. Waterbury, J. M. Waterbury, J. M., Jr. Waterbury, Lawerence Whitney, Casper White, Stanford Whitney, Charles Wadsworth Whitney, Payne Willetts, Edward B., Jr. Willets, Howard Witherbee, Frank S. Wolcott, Henry, R. Wolfe, Christopher Wood, William T. Woolsey, E. John Woodward, Elijah Woodruff, Charles H., Jr. Woodruff, Fredrick Sanford Young, A. Murray[*[Enc in Sands 3-30-01]*] Non Resident Members Boston Ames, Oliver Anderson, Lars Bartlett, Francis Bigelow, A. S. Bigelow, William Sturgis Bleecker, John Stearns Bowditch, Ernestus Williams Boit, Robert Apthorp Bryant, Henry Coolidge, T. Jefferson, Jr. Cotting, Charles E. Crafts, James Mason Danielson, J. de Forest Dexter, Philip Farnsworth, William Fay, Joseph S., Jr. Fitch, Louis H. Haughton, Lawrence Higginson, Henry L. Hodgson, Richard Head, Charles Hooper, Robert C. James George Abbot Lowell, Percival Peabody, John Endicott Rotch, A. Lawrence Stevenson, Robert H. Shattuck, Fredrick C. Thomas, Washington B. Vinton, Fredric P. St. Louis Carpenter, George O. Collins, M. R., Jr. Dameron, Edward Caswell Doxier, L. D. Garrison, E. Ely Goodman, C. H. Hayes, Joseph, M. Huse, William L. Lawrence, Frank Ledlie, Charles H. Lehmann, F W. Mauran, John Lawrence McLure, Charles Nicoaus, Henry Nugent, Daniel C. Priest, Henry S. Primm, Alexander T., Jr. Richards, Eben Sands, James T. Sherwood, Adeil Swasey, W. Albert Taussig, James Tiffany, Dexter, Jr. Providence Gammell, Robert Ives Hazard, Lauriston H. Heiser, Chas. Lee Anthony Hoppin, F. S. Lippitt, T. Lincoln Pittsburgh Alden, F. E. Baggaley, Ralph Buchanan, James Isaac Burgwin, Augustus P. Chambers, J. A. Darlington, H. Goehring, Henry L. Griscom, George S. Hooker, Howard M. Hussey, C. G. Lawrence, William W. Leeds, William B. Lindsay, Homer J. Lloyd, F. H. Loughlin, G. M. Lovejoy, Francis T. F. McConway, William McKay, Robert J. Martin, R. L. Nicola, Frank F. O'Neill, Eugene M. O'Neill, Florence Reece, J. H. Rook, C. A. Scaife, Marvin F. Speer, Joseph T. Stephenson, F. L. Stewart, Douglas Stewart, H. S. A. Taylor, Edward B. Tindle, C. W. Torrance, Francis J. Vandergrift, S. H. Philadelphia Aertsen, Guilliaem Bright, George D. Cassatt, Robert K. Catherwood, Wilson Dickson, Fredrick S. Elliott, Richard M. English, C. Davis Etting, Emlen P. Forrest, Herbert Molton Freedley, A. Tillinghast Grove, Henry S. Geyelin, H. Laussat Harrison, Thomas Skelton Hornor, WM. McPherson Howe, Herbert Marshall Hutchinson, Chas. Hare Joyce, William H. Kelley, Albert Bartram Knight, Edward C. Jr. Lachaume, Aime Lee, Edward Clinton Leidy, Joseph McFadden, George Meigs, Fredrick R. Mellon, Charles H. Miles, Edward S. Milne, David Morris, J. Chester, Jr. Norris, C. C. Pinckney Penrose, Spencer Philler, George Ridgway, Thomas Robb, Thomas, Jr. Roberts, P. W. Scott, Edgar Smith, Edmund Dutilh Smith, Edward Brinton Snowden, A. Loudon Stotesbury, E. F. Struthers, William Townsend, Ralph Milbourne Taylor, R. Randolph Watson, Henry W. Welsh, Francis Ralston Whelen, Charles S. Wright, Joseph Washington Depew, Chauncey M. Foote, Wallace T., Jr. Hay, Adelbert S. Lodge, George Cabot McClintock, A. Garrison Wetmore, W. S. K. Chicago Chatfield-Taylor, Hobart C. Henry, Charles Seton Macdonald, Charles B. Palmer, Honore Baltimore Fitzgerald, Deland S. Garrett, John W. Mordecai, J. Randolph Thayer, Wm. Sidney Ulman, A. Jacob Other Places Barton, Charles Sumner Worchester, Mass. Bishop, Henry C. Bridgeport, Conn. Bogy, Ramsay C. Denver, Colorado Bruguiere, Emile A., Jr. San Francisco, Cal. Buckley, Julian Gerard Geneseo, N. Y. Clapp, Parmly Scofield Bridgeport, Conn. Chambers, Robert W. Broadalbin, N. Y. Churchill, Winston Windsor, Vermont Cox, Jennings S., Jr. Santiago, Cuba Carnes, Mason Paris, France Cutting, Walter Pittsfield, Mass. Dimnock, W. de Wolf Wilmington, Del. Dodge, Walter Phelps Weatogue, Conn. Du Pont, Charles I. Wilmington, Del. Dudley, H. Stuyvesant Niagara Falls, N. Y. Eaton, D. Cady New Haven, Conn. Fowler, B. Sherman Manchester, Vermont Garland, Charles T. Hamilton, Mass. Garland, James A., Jr. Hamilton, Mass. Haskell, Henry G., Wilmington, Del. Harjes, H. H., Paris, France Hughes, Rupert, London, England Janeway, J. H., Jr., Trenton, N. J. Jenkins, James S., Stamford, Conn. Kirkland, Chas. Pinckney, New London, Conn. Magee, John, Watkins, N. Y. Morgan, Matthew, Jr., Colorado Springs, Col. McElrath, Percy, Turin, Italy McKeefrey, W. D. Leetonia, Ohio Saint-Gaudens, Augustus Paris, France Samuel, Lionel City of Mexico Sloan, Robert S. Orwego, N. Y. Wadsworth, J. W. Genesco, N. Y. White, Charles Ruffin Memphis, Tenn. Winalow, Chauncey Rose San Francisco, Cal. Wyckoff, Walter A. Princeton, N. J. Committee on Admissions Stanford White . . . . . . Chairman James Barnes . . . . . . Vice-Chairman Francis K. Stevens . . . . . . Clerk To serve until March, 1903 James Barnes Franklin Bartlett Winston Churchill W. Bourke Cockran William Cutting, Jr. Fredric Kernochan, Jr. Stuyvesant LeRoy H. W. McVikar Charles M. Oelrichs Henry W. Poor Whitelaw Reid Nikola Tesla To serve until March 1902, Henry Grafton Chapman Edward Fales Coward Chauncey M. Depew Tracy Hyde Harris Adelbert S. Hay Auguste P. Montant Frank L. Polk P. Lorillard Ronalds, Jr. Robert C. Sands Francis K. Stevens James A. Stillman Stanford White To serve until March, 1901 James Lawrence Breese Robert C. Cornell George B. de Forest Robert Ives Gammell Theodore A. Havemeyer Bradish Gaillard Johnson Reginald de Koven Daniel D. Lamont Johnston Livingston, Jr. John Lawrence Mauran F. K. Sturgis Payne Whitney IT IS REQUESTED THAT A REPLY BE SENT TO FRANCIS K. STEVENS, CLERK OF THE COMMITTEE ON ADMISSIONS Priated at The Calumet Panes, New YorkWashington D. C. March 31 1901 Hon. Theo. B. Roosevelt. SIr: Pardon me for taking the liberty in writing to you but I think you can help me out of this difficulty. I am trying to enlist in the cavalry, now at Fort Myer and have passed the required physical examination with the exception of one eye which is very weak. I don't see why that should keep me out when my other eye is as strong as two ordinary eyes. The reason I write to you is I was a 9448Rough Rider mascot in Cuba and I think you will help me to enlist. Hoping you success. I remain Very respectfully J. Edwin Angel. 1212-30th st. Washington, D. C. 9449Orwell, Oswego County, N.Y., March 31st, 1901. Mr. W. H. Baldwin, Dear Friend: Will you allow me to call you? I know not how to express my grateful thanks to you for my freedom. Our dear Lord only can know how grateful I do feel towards to you. I pray for you and dear Mrs. Walsh every day of my life. I thought perhaps you would be pleased to hear direct from me; at least I would be more than pleased to hear from you. I am working on a farm and I do not have to work hard. I get two dollars a week. I have been here since I loosest my sister. I did not care to stay there after I stayed a while and have not been there since. I live only three miles from Orwell village I came here August 25th, 1899. They are very kind to me. They are about 67 years old. They own their farm. I like them and I do intend to stay this summer again. I go everywhere they go. They are very strict in their belief. I gained many good friends around here. I correspond with no one only dear Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Walsh and our Chaplin. I have never seen any of those I once had to be with. I am in the best of company. I sent on Xmas a barrel of apples to the life women at Auburn. We have lovely apples. He has sold over 300 bushels this winter and no end last fall. I have been sick for three weeks with the grip. They were very kind to me. The Doctor said I was very near typhoid fever. He was more than kind to me, only charged me $2 a trip and will wait on me for his pay. I steped out doors to-day for the first. They now milk 24 cows here. I was so glad that one good man, Mr. Roosevelt, was elected again. He will never regret what he did for me. I 9450- 2 - would like to have you come here and see my good place. You would enjoy your visit here. Please excuse poor spelling and writing. Beg pardon if I have tired you with my long letter. Please answer for I long to hear from you. Yours truly, (Signed) Hattie DeLawyer. Copy. 9451 [*[Enc in Baldwin 4-8-01]*]a favor, position, or any thing of the sort, for myself or for any friend of mine. To state it boldly & without notion of flattery - it has [ten] its thot solely, in my admiration for your course, early & late, and my conscience tells me it is along the right way, if idealism, and "hero-worship" (then a terse expressive, but not without objection shall not be disclosed absolute in this all too material act. I was highly pleased that you should have taken time, in the stress of work to [?], so kindly, my note of Feby last, also that you were good enough to admire my hopefuls' portraits, I was self-reproachful, then I tho't I sent them with Brookline Mass [*PF*] 1 Addington Road, Mch 31st 01. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, My Dear Mr Roosevelt,: May I call you attention to the within? The writer, an old &c [?] political Editorial writer in "The Herald" - have been laboring under an enormous impression regarding you, and had frequently given voice to same on sharp terms. A chance that his home is in Brookline and that I have come to know & like him. It was with the greatest pleasure that I could distance [*9452*] a "string" to them. I know you would not care to preserve them, but I should have had in thought that possible Kermit or one of your younger children might have cared for them to place in his scrap-book. Should he care for them, I will gladly send them to him or them. Do not feel that any acknowledgement of the within or this note is necessary. I sincerely trust & believe that all will be received in exactly the spirit in which it is sent. You may remember that prophesy? I wish to aid in some small way, toward [in] its' fulfilment. Death has again entered our family. This time taking my sister's husband. You met Mr Stowell in Ithaca. She has her father's - brass spirit with highest regards very Respectfully Clarence H. Esty his mind of cell - with all his prejudice. He is tenacious as regards what he claims was your "knuckling under" to Sen Platt, But will never hold the same view on that point again, I believe, as he has confirmed that I have been able to enlighten him as regards that matter. At the same time he doesn't "let go". entirely. I sincerely trust, that you will believe I have no possible ulterior or selfish motive in speaking as I do regarding these things to my friends here, in & out of the 20th Cent. Club.. I shall now ask or wish for [*9453*]March, 31st 1901. Vice President Roosevelt, Washington D.C. Dear Sir, Teddy Kitten, Has anxiously awaited a reply to his appeal, in behalf of his unfortunate kindred, and is deeply mortified that he should be the unintentional- cause, of his Mistress being ignored, but he wishes to explain the apparent boldness of addressing you,a stranger, was, the extreme ardor for the good cause prompted this appeal to one empowered, and also one to whom he thought, it would not be in vain. If he has erred, he is extremely sorry, and will only ask- that his pictures may be returned to the address given in the first letter, With much regret, He Remains, Teddy Roosevelt Kitten. P S Please let the cause, extenuate the deed. 9454 and by my Brother. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt E. H. Parsons Capt & A.G.M.V. 1310 Clifton St NW Capt. Elias M. Parsons. Assistant Quartermaster U.S.V. Washington DC 3-31-01 President Theo Roosevelt My Dear Sir - Being in the Vol. Service and anxious to recieve the same appt in the US Army, viz. Capt, and asst Qr Mr. - and a long list of those appointments being published to day without my name - I am advised by some of your friends here to ask you to send a brief note or a Telegram to the Hon the Secy of war - asking him to make the appt if my record and endorsements will justify it - You are a stranger to me [*9455*] except as I have read your article and know your history - but my nephew - A. R. Parsons of Salt Lake City Utah, spent some time with you at the Meeker Ranch in Col. on your late trip and wished me to write you weeks ago. - I did not feel free to do so & would not now, except that it is a very serious matter for me to fail of recognition, being the ranking Capt. of Vol Quartermasters now in Service - & having served through the Civil War in same capacity and being repeatedly commended for gallantry in action and for general capacity in the Quartermasters Dept. Prompt attention will be greatly appreciated by myself 9456south of the Yellowstone Park, and I understand that there are more Wapiti in that district, than in any other part of North America. My friend says however that large herds are few and far between. I have lately seen a very large Asiatic Wapiti head shot in the Thian Shan Mountains I think. It is about 55 inches long and very thick and heavy, especially near the top, and the fourth Telegrams-- Worplesdon. Station--Brookwood. March 31st 1901 [*PF*] Heatherside, Worplesdon, Surrey. Dear Col Roosevelt It was very good of you to write and give me some account of your recent hunting trip after cougar and lynx in Colorado. The statistics you give as to size and weight of full grown animals are very interesting as they show how greatly animals of one species [*9457*]differ in size, in a wild state even in the same locality. How many things I have left undone that I ought to have done! I ought to have carefully measured all the elephants, giraffes, rhinoceroses Lions etc that I ever shot, and weighed the last named as well. Then I should be able to say with some certainty what the average size of these animals was. I read with interest too your [?] article in the March Number of "Outing" and again recognized that I had not made all the observations on the habits of wild animals that I ought to have done. I suppose the black tailed deer you met with in such numbers are the same as the mule-deer, not the black tailed deer of British Columbia, which I think is not found on the eastern slope of the Rockies. A friend of mine shot last fall a very good Wapiti with horns measuring 55 inches. He shot this animal and a smaller one to the 9458Telegrams- Worplesdon Station—Brookwood Heathersides, Worplesdon, Surrey time is very long. It is a typical American Rocky Mountain Wapiti head, and might have come from Wyoming or Montana 10 years ago. It is much heavier than the 55 inch head, shot by my friend in America last fall. What do you think a heavy pair of Wapiti horns (shot lately) would weigh (just the horns alone without the skull). Stags are shot in Hungary every year with Horns weighing (with just enough of the skull to hold them together) over 20 lbs, and some over 25 lbs. 9459 government as soon as possible; other wise the mining population of Johannesburg will soon be protesting against Crown Colony Government as vehemently as the Boers. Hoping very much to meet you this year, and trusting that you and all your family are very well. Believe me Yours very truly F.C. SelousHow I should have liked to have spent a year in America 20 or 30 years ago, before the Bison had disappeared and when Bears and Wapiti Antelope and Mule Deer with big heads were common. Now wherever one goes, game is getting scarce, and the chances are small of getting fine heads. I intend if nothing unforeseen occurs to spend September of this year in New Foundland after Caribou, and then shall then go on to Canada B.C. after Sheep and White Goat. I expect I shall return home by New York, and should I do so, I hope at last I shall have the pleasure of meeting you. We will then have a chat about South Africa. The havoc the war has wrought in that country is sad to think of, and the racial hatred that will be left behind when the war is over cannot be expected to die out I am afraid for a very long time. I hope that England's new colonies, will be granted free institutions and representative government 9460Henry L. K. Shaw, M.D., 198 Lark Street, Albany, N.Y. March 31, 1901 The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir:- On October 7th. 1899 you sent to my father, Colonel Albert D. Shaw then Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a check for five hundred dollars given you by a lady who desired her name to be withheld, to be used for the relief of worthy and needy veterans. The death of my mother, the arduous duties both as Commander-in-Chief and during the political campaign and the time required to attend to the interests of his District in Congress prevented him from rendering an account of this stewardship. I know that he intended to do this after the close of last Session. You have no doubt heard of his untimely and sudden death. Among his papers I found a number of letters refering to the distribution of this fund. The stenographer who was assisting me in destroying his letters, etc. burnt up some of these letters by mistake. For this reason I cannot give a detailed account of the money expended altho the *special* account in the Watertown bank book will show that the money was all spent and even overdrawn. A year ago I accompanied my father on a trip through the South and personally witnessed the incident [that i said] described in the enclosed clipping from the Atlanta Constitution. Father informed Major Kendrick about your letter and the "fund". The most touching incident occurred at New Orleans during the State G.A.R.Encampment. All the "comrades" there are colored and one of them arose and pathetically told of a poor old veteran who had walked many miles to attend the Encampment and who had [*9461*]HENRY L.K. SHAW, M.D., 198 LARK STREET, ALBANY, N.Y. been taken very ill and had no money to return home or to pay for medicine, Father then rose and said that Governor Roosevelt had placed a fund in his hands to relieve just such distress and gave twenty five dollars. To show their appreciation all rose and gave three hearty cheers for the “unknown donor” and Governor Roosevelt. In the evening we attended a colored church and heard of a poor soldier’s widow in particularly distressing circumstances and father with some explanatory remarks gave ten dollars towards her relief. The colored person referred most feelingly and eloquently in his prayer to the “unknown donor” and yourself. In the western part of Texas he was able to use part of the fund to relieve some distress the details of which I do not know. I hope that this brief and imperfect account will make known to the right hand of the charitable and liberal donor a little of what her left did to lighten the burdens of some needy veterans and widows. Very respectfully submitted, Henry L.K. Shaw 9462 [shorthand notation]The Watertown National Bank Watertown. N.Y. In Account With [?]Dr. The Watertown National Bank, in acc't 1899 Oct 10 To DR[?] 500 1901 Mar 18 " 16 22 516 22 with A. D. Shaw Cr. Special a/c up. 48122 10 15 40 20 40 10 10 90 22 10 75 10 25 50 25 15 12 20 25 14 516 22[?] [*Vouchers delivered.*] [*9465*][Enc in Shaw 3-31-01][*Atlanta Constitution March 14,*] GEN. SHAW GOES TO BIRMINGHAM ---- Gratified and Impressed by His Reception Here. ---- HE VISITS FORT M'PHERSON ---- Relieves a Destitute Soldier's Widow and Her Two Children. ---- WAS PROUD TO MEET OLD CONFEDERATES ---- Will Visit a Number of Prominent Southern Cities Before His Return to Washington ---- General Albert D. Shaw, commander in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, left Atlanta yesterday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock for Birmingham. Accompanied by Judge Robert L. Rodgers, C. R. Haskins and his son, General Shaw drove out to Fort McPherson yesterday morning and called on Major F. H. Kendrick, the commandant at the post. After driving over the post with Major Kendrick, General Shaw and his party returned to the city. An interesting little incident occurred in connection with General Shaw's visit to the barracks. While he and Major Kendrick were discussing the hardships war worked on persons who were not only non-combatants, but were oftentimes thousands of miles from the scenes of conflict, Major Kendrick, as an illustration, spoke of a woman who was living with her two small children near the post. She is the widow of a former regimental quartermaster sergeant of the Fifth infantry. Her husband died with yellow fever while with his regiment in Cuba. His widow is in destitute circumstances, and barely manages to support her two small children, a boy ages five years and a girl two years old. The story appealed at once to General Shaw's sympathy and he gave Major Kendrick $10 to send her. The letter officer has assisted the destitute woman from time to time out of his own funds. General Shaw took the woman's name and address, and said that he wound endeavor to secure a pension for her on his return to Washington. Major Kendrick authorizes the statement that any clothing or supplies for the unfortunate woman, sent to Fort McPherson in his care, will be delivered to the person for whom they are intended. Before his departure General Shaw said: "I have been vastly gratified and delighted at the reception I have received in Atlanta. The significance and the meaning of the reception accorded me last night has impressed me deeply. To be received in my official capacity of commander-in-chief of the union veterans of the civil war, as a guest and a friend by an official organisation of confederate veterans is something to be proud of. It shows that all rancor and animosity is dead. "I have enjoyed my visit for other reasons. I am glad to have had an opportunity of seeing this magnificent city. "You have wonderful facilities for all sorts of manufacturing enterprises here. An equable climate, a rich country and good railroad facilities, all these you have, and they should make your people rich." After leaving Birmingham General Shaw will visit New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Vinita, I. T., Little Rock, St. Louis, Louisville, Huntington, W. Va. From the latter place he will go direct to Washington, arriving there about April 7th. [*9466*]Royalty Account. New York, Mch 31st 1901. The CENTURY CO. renders to Theodore Roosevelt the following account of sales of "The Strenuous Life" from date of Pubin to Mch 31st 1901 Retail price 1.50 Copies on hand at last account Number bound since 2511 Number on hand this date 439 Copies given away 173 612 Number sold 1899 Royalty on 1899 copies at 10 percent. of 1.50 each = 284.85 which amount we place to the credit of your account Payable May 20-1901 Memorandum. Number of copies sold at last account Total number sold to date 1899 9468 Royalty Account. New York, Mch 31st 1901. The CENTURY CO. renders to Theodore Roosevelt the following account of sales of "Ranch Life" from date of Pubin to Mch 31st 1901 Retail price 2.50 Copies on hand at last account Number bound since Number on hand this date Copies given away Number sold 330 Royalty on 330 copies at 10 percent. of 2.50 each = 82.50 which amount we place to the credit of your account Payable May 20-1901 Memorandum. Number of copies sold at last account Total number sold to date See memo on next page. 9467Memorandum The profit on 2163 copies will complete the payment for the plates and one half cost of the illustrations, according to agreement. We therefore pay royalty on 330 copies at 10% of $2.50 each. $82.50Christian Association of Cornell University [ca March 1901] OFFICERS BENJAMIN RICHARD ANDREWS, PRESIDENT ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD RUSSELL, VICE-PRESIDENT SARAH JENNEY GILBERT, RECORDING SECRETARY LE ROY BURNS SMITH, TREASURER H. W. ROSE, GENERAL SECRETARY. BARNES HALL ITHACA, NEW YORK Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir: Your letter of March 16 stating that you will be unable to come to Cornell received. We are vey sorry indeed that you find it impossible to come to Cornell and trust that some time in the future we may be able to have you with us. I am Very respectfully yours Benjamin R. Andrews - 9469 [*PF*] 21, Gramercy Park. [*[Mar 1901?]*] My dear Theodore. Thank you for your kind note -- which I appreciate -- for I know what a mass of work must weigh on you. I am tied here until the 28th & then I have pending a lecture at Johns Hopkins. If I may combine that with a run to Washington I should be delighted to spend [*9470*]a day or so with you if you can then harbor me. I should much like a bit of a rest under your roof-- New York is a terrible rush! Ever yours Poultney Bigelow. P.S. I shall drop you a line when my dates are fixed. [shorthand notation] 9471Mrs. ROSA E. SMALLWOOD, Lady President. Prof. JNO. J. SMALLWOOD, Founder of the T. I. and C. I., Oct. 12, 1892 CLAREMONT, VA., March, 1901. SCHOOL YEAR 1900-1901. To the Friends of Negro Education: MRS. ROSA E. SMALLWOOD, who has assumed the great responsibility of becoming Lady President of the Temperance Industrial and Collegiate Institute, is a lady of refinement and taste, looked upon as being one of the finest scholars of her age. She has the interest of the Institution and of her race at heart. Mrs. Smallwood understands fully the needs of the Negro race. She fully believes in the possibilities of the future Negro woman, and has the utmost confidence in the Negro caring for himself. GROWTH OF THE INSTITUTION. Under her leadership the Institution is growing, and by strict economy some of the debts are being paid. New students are constantly coming in. The Farm, under the care of the founder, Prof. Jno. J. Smallwood, is being placed in the best possible order. MRS. SMALLWOOD'S PLEA. Mrs. Smallwood puts forth a plea for five thousand dollars ($5,000) with which to pay off all debts of the Institution, and to make some general, but MUCH-NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS. The pupils are all poor; some cannot pay us six dollars per month; some we must feed and clothe. SITUATION OF SCHOOL AND TOWN. Claremont is situated upon the south bank of the ancient and classic James River, eighty miles northeast of Norfolk, and seventy miles southeast of Richmond. The young Institution owns the old Claremont wharf, where the first Negro was sold June 10, 1621. RELIGIOUS CREED. The Institution has no special religious creed. It is non-sectarian and non-political, but strictly moral, religious and industrial. The young Negro here is taught to get the best education that he possibly can, to utilize his time, adopt such trades or business in the craft of life that will best pay him and benefit his family and community. Race pride, self-respect, common sense, with as good a trade as we can give him, are taught here, as a part of our religious creed. We teach the Negro that as a Christian he must become a land-owner, a business manager, an honest, intelligent citizen, husband and father, and an independent thinker and voter. NEEDS OF THE INSTITUTION. The Institution is in debt. Money is needed with which to pay this embarrassing obligation. Knives, forks, plates, spoons, tablecloths, sheets, quilts, pillows, cases, and kitchen utensils, a good school wagon, harness and farming implements are much needed. The Institution needs a new hall, a saw-mill, and a repairing of the old wharf so that steamers plying between Richmond and Norfolk can stop. MONEY NEEDED NOW. Money is needed now. The Institution, through the efforts and courage of its founder, has stood for eight years a credit to the race and a blessing to humanity. It should continue to exist. Money may be sent directly to MRS. ROSA E. SMALLWOOD, Lady President. All books, barrels, etc., must be sent, freight prepaid, because so often there is no money in hand to remove freight. Respectfully, MISS DELLA S. CHADWICK, Superintendent Ladies' Department and Teacher. P. ERNEST ELLIS, Treasurer, Scotland, Va. MRS. MARY E. COLEMAN, Graduate Class '96. ROBT. T. BROWN, Trustee, Bacons Castle, Va. MISS FANNIE E. SMALLWOOD, Teacher in Mathematics and High English. ARCHER WILLIAMS, Trustee, Providence Forge, Va. Hon. JOSEPH A. FIELDS, Legal Adviser, Newport News, Va. 9472 Boston, March 14, 1901. Mrs. J. J. Smallwood, Dear Madam:- We forward by Adam's Express your circular as per your order and shall send you bill immediately. We hope that you will find the same satisfactory and we await your further orders, and shall try in the future not to keep you waiting so long, we remain Yours very truly, COLORED CO-OPERATIVE PUB. CO.Form No 1. [*? Mar 1901*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THOS. T. ECKERT, President and General Manager. 11 [?] NUMBER 5 SENT BY Oys CHECK 35[?] RECEIVED at Ma[?] Dated Washington DC 5[?] to Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay If possible get tickets for nine for opening ceremonies of course send any necessary telegrams my expense & let me know if I ought to do anything about the tickets. So sorry to trouble you Anna Cowles 9473Naperville Ill Mar 1901 Mr Rockefeller Honored & Respected Sir, I received a kind sympathetic note from your Secretary. tell him many thanks for me. Kind words can never die; but for all it disheartened me very much. I want to say to you let the Pension go, but in justice I ought to have and I petition you to get it for me his Bounty money and Back Pay I know if the Poor Boy could speak he would want me to have it, it is justly mine. Dr Daniels has paid more then that would amount to in Taxes since I married him from $50 to $60 a year so giving me 9474that will not impoverish the Government. I am *Blind [*underlined] and also helpless and therfore almost penniless. Please see if you cannot do something for me in that line. Yours Respt Mrs. Dr. Daniels Naperville Ill.March, 1901 211 Bay State Road. Boston. My dear Theodore, I send you my very hearty congratulations on your inauguration as Vice President of the United States. Always Sincerely Yours, Robert Grant Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 9475[*[ca Mar 1901]*] Restabit Baxton Heights, Va. Dear Mr. Roosevelt - We are to celebrate the Fourth of March at my home - and I am very anxious to have a few lines from you to read to the History Class - Do write us a few of your clever lines else we will cut out your "Cromwell." The members are to represent The Ladies of the White House and they are a charming [*9477*]bunch of Democrats - perhaps if you are to answer this they may join us Republicans - sincerely Blanche H. Meyer Mrs. Alexander H. Meyer[*[Mar 1901]*] 1905 9th Str. N. W. Washington D.C. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, My mother told me when coming to Washington that if I should ever need a friend here she felt sure I would find one in you, for my father's sake. My father was Mr. G. W. Dargan of Darlington S.C. I heard him speak often [*9480*] [*Good Luck to (Our "Teddy") the Vice-President Sincerely Parks Bros & Rogers 20 Marden Lane. New York.*] [*9479*]of you and in such a way as to make me not afraid to ask your assistance. I am married and live in Washington. My husband is a printer. He is anxious to get into the government printing where he can get better wages. He is prepared to do the work and thinks that with the help of an influential friend like your-self, he could secure a position there. Any help you could give us in this matter 9481 LEFT MARGIN: would be very much appreciated. Yours very truly Sadie Dargen Rhodes March[*[Mar 1901]*] 1905 9th Str. N. W. Washington D.C. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, My mother told me when coming to Washington that if I should ever need a friend here she felt sure I would find one in you, for my father's sake. My father was Mr. G. W. Dargan of Darlington S.C. I heard him speak often [*9480*] [*Good Luck to (Our "Teddy") the Vice-President Sincerely Parks Bros & Rogers 20 Marden Lane. New York.*] [*9479*][*Ack Mch 1[7]8 / 1901*] would be very much appreciated - Yours very truly Sadie Dargen Rhodes March of you and in such a way as to make one not afraid to ask your assistance - I am married and live in Washington - my husband is a printer - He is anxious to get into the government printing where he can get better wages. He is prepared to do the work and thinks that with the help of an influential friend like your-self, he could secure a position there - Any help you could give us in this matter [*9481*][*[March 1901]*] SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS GIFFORD PINCHOT, President. HENRY S. GRAVES, Vice President. GEORGE B. SUDWORTH, Secretary. RALPH S. HOSMER, Treasurer. OVERTON W. PRICE, Chm. Exec. Com. GEORGE S. SUDWORTH, Chm. Com. On Admissions. RALPH S. HOSMER, Chm. Com On Meetings. EDWARD T. ALLEN, Chm. Com. On Publications. Washington, D.C. WHEREAS, It has pleased an all-wise Providence to remove from this life an Associate Member of the Society, General Benjamin Harrison, Ex-President of the United States; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Society of American Foresters, highly recognizing the great services which he rendered to the cause of forestry, both through the creation of the first national forest reserves, and through his constant and most helpful support of the movement for conservative forestry, is deeply sensible not only of the great loss to the Society of an eminent member by the death of General Harrison, but also of the larger loss which the nation has sustained in the passing away of one so justly esteemed for his high character and distinguished public service. RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions conveying to the bereaved family the profound sympathy of the members of this Society be transmitted to Mrs. Harrison, and that a copy be spread upon the minutes of the Society. Theodore Roosevelt. ) James Wilson. ) Special George B. Sudworth, Gifford Pinohot. ) Committee Secretary. [*9482*]New York, March [1901] Col. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir Some years ago correspondences with you in regard to a party man A. S. Freide of Chicago. I now wish you, in your off capacity as Vice President of the U. S. to assist me asserting my just rights before the courts that ought to grant them without question. The reverse of this sheet will show the general nature of the case and it is only necessary for me to state, that, as I am now prepared to show to the Judge that fined me for contempt of Court (Judge Lacombe) that I was not guilty of the charge and that he told me, when I lately made an application to him to inform me what I could do to get my money back, - I was told by him, that even if he did make an order, I would have to go before Congress and that then I needed influence to get an act passed, to refund the fine, to show you what help I need. I think a line to the effect that when I come before Congress with my complaint you would assist me if I was entitled to assistance, might induce the court to apply the law in the case and not follow precedent. Should you not wish to put in writing any such matter, I would esteem it a great favor if I could see you personally for a few minutes at such a time & place as suits you. Respectfully, F. A. Wichelman 253 Washington St, N.Y. City 9483 New York, January 23rd, 1899. TO THE HON. MELVILLE W. FULLER, CHIEF JUSTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. Dear Sir ! I have a complaint to make in relation to the treatment received at the hands of four Judges of the United States Court here, namely Judges Wheeler, Lacombe, Wallace, and Shipman. When Your Honor, at the request and solicitation of mutual friends, Messrs E. S. Hawley and Philip Conley, some eleven years ago examined the case of The Hammerschlag Mfg. Co. vs. F. A. Wichelman, then pending in the United States Court at Chicago, and agreed to argue a motion for me before Judge Gresham, Your Honor expressed the opinion that I was right and ought to win the case. Senator W. E. Mason, Mr. E. B. Jenks and Mr. Henry B. Monroe, all counsel for me, had told me the same-that I was right. Judge Gresham later on did decide the case in my favor, holding that I had the right to coat paper with paraffine. Under these circumstances it is not strange that I should object to having my right to make waxed or paraffined paper, legally established, infringed upon and limited, even if those that do so are judges of the United States Courts. In the case of The A. B. Dick Co. vs. F. A. Wichelman, I have been deliberately and maliciously defrauded of my rights by the four judges above named. The case is a patent suit and I assert that the fraud commenced at the United States Patent Office with the granting of the patent, and I further assert, that the four judges named, instead of applying the law, bearing upon the case as enacted by Congress, have persistently ignored it. That one of the judges has used against me a decision and decree which had previously been set aside by the judge who had granted it, as having been obtained by fraud and collusion. And the same judge has construed a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, so as to be against me, when it is for me, and has refused to reconsider it, informing me that I could appeal. And when I made complaint to the higher Court, the acceptance of the statement of my grievances was refused, until His Honor, Mr. Justice Peckham ordered them accepted. I was then informed that my remedy lay in an appeal, and when I made such appeal, all, but one, of the counts and reasons upon which the appeal was based, were ignored, and the record in the case juggled and misrepresented by the judge writing the opinion. I have been fined one hundred dollars for contempt of the court, without having been allowed to prove that I had not committed such contempt, by one of the judges, who himself had admitted that he did not know what paraffine was, and who should therefore have referred the matter to experts to ascertain if I was guilty of violating any order of the court. I have not infringed the patent and do not intend to. It may be urged that my remedy now lies in an appeal, but I claim that it is not a case of errors but of deliberate and wilful wrongdoing, which should be the subject of summary correction. And I further believe that it lies in the power of the Hon. Justices of the Supreme Court to grant me an order or kindly advise me what action I can or should take to regain the rights of which I have been wrongfully and fraudulently deprived. As a lawabiding citizen, I want to be judged by the law and object to having fraudulent decrees applied where the law should govern. I have written this open letter to your Honor and to the highest tribunal of the country in the firm belief that there is a remedy at law for every wrong and that I will not apply in vain. And as for the assertions I have made, I stand ready to prove and substantiate them or take the consequences. Very respectfully, F. A. Wichelman 253 Washington st N.Y. City.[PICTURE OF A PERSON ON A HORSE] 9486 HUNTERS and SADDLERS TRUMBULL CARY, Batavia, N. Y. MARCH. 1901 9485 Columbia University in the City of New York UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE A COURSE OF FOUR LECTURES ON COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION WILL BE GIVEN IN 309 HAVEMEYER ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AS BELOW, AT 3.45 P. M., BY MR. POULTNEY BIGELOW March 12th—The Latin Colonization under Papal Auspices. March 15th—Dutch Colonization (including Boers). March 19th—The British Empire. March 26th—America as a Colonial Power. No tickets are required. The doors will be open from 3 P. M. to 3.45 P. M., after which no person will be admitted. 9484[*[Enc in Biglow Mar 1901]*] [No. 1, BATCHELOR. (Qualified hunter.) Dark chestnut gelding, 6 years, 15-3 hands, two white stockings behind and strip ; by Bashaw, dam Toronto Chief. Resembles Spectator in many ways but is higher in front and bigger in every way. Quick, keen, and alert, he is a good horse to trust in a tight place. All horse. Great leader in four. No. 2, GILT EDGE by Judge Curtis, dam Royal George, 15-3 hands, scant, 4 years. One white ankle, grand neck and carriage, nice mouth, gait, color and eye. Very smart in harness and in saddle with action. No. 3, THE ARTIST. Dapple seal brown gelding, 16 hands scant, 7 years, by Lapidist, Tester. (Qualified hunter.) Combining my favorite strains of blood. Light, all around, dainty action. Kind, fearless, easy mouth and paces. A perfect type of a lady's all-around horse.] No. 4, PIPPIN. Solid chestnut gelding, 16 hands, 4 years. Granger, Black Hawk, Leopard. One white ankle behind, great loin, shortest of backs. The sensation of the bunch. Glorious legs and feet. Fine up standing. Clubman's delight. [No. 5, LIGHTSOME. Registered thoroughbred bay filly, 5 years this Spring, 16 hands scant; by Ben Strome, out of Soonban. This mare has hunted two Falls in the Valley. She is careful, fast, sweet, and beautiful. It is hard to do her justice and not seem to exaggerate. Careful fencer.] No. 6, BEST FELLOW. Dark bey gelding, 16 hands, rising 5. Gold Fellow, Lapidist. His breeding and looks bespeak the thorough gentleman and sweetest of dispositions and will make a hit. Leistershire type. [No. 7, APPLAUSE. (Qualified hunter.) Steel gray gelding ; by Jock, Messenger. Half brother to Harem, 5 years, 16 hands. Great in all places, very taking, lovely gaits. The most ideal attractive color, and brilliant fencer. Horse Show Winner.][No. 8, ALSO. Soft bay gelding, three white ankles, 15-3hands, 6 years; by Ranleigh II. Brother to Rallywood, Moonlight, Monte Carlo, Sunshine. Shows best looks and quality and conformation in the lot. Will win any Horse Show as saddles or hunter. A lady charmer. No. 9, HIGH WATER. Thoroughbred bay gelding. 16 hands, 5 years; four white stockings and strip; by Walter Cress, Rosa B. by Norfold. Big boned, very tall, ???gy, strong going walk, trot, or gallop. Kind disposition and is positively afraid of nothing. Blemish on front leg.] No. 10, PROTECTION. Chestnut gelding, rising 5. 16-1 hands. Jock, Caledonia Chief. Great type, heavy weight hunter, two white stockings, snip and strip, pony make, and gaits and dainty. Will please the hardest suitor. Right sort. Huntsman's pride. [No. 11, DEVIL TO GET. Chestnut gelding, 15-3 hands, 6 years; by Devil to Pay out of dam by Resolute. Almost thoroughbred.] Deep, solid horse in color, build, feet, head and duty. Old Country type. A ten-hour horse. Drives with Batchelor. [No. 12, SUCCESS. Bay gelding, 5 years, 16 hands. Full brother to Pippin, close match except color. Granger, Black Hawk, Leopard. This horse has the most sensational carriage and brilliant action of the lot. He will make his name. Up-headed. Clean-cut and grand in throat latch. Moves like a fawn.] No. 13, ZEBULON. (Qualified hunter.) By Devil-to-Pay, Barrett and 3d thoroughbred, 15-3 hands, 4 years. The biggest kind of big little horse, remarkable fencer and great gallop. Compact, easy keeper and much quality. The joy of the Genesse Valley Hunt. Busy. Heart winner. Steeple chase crack. [No. 14, THE VISION. Chestnut gelding, white blaze, 16-1 hands, rising five years, Wellington and Lapidist. Two white stockings, roan hair in quarters, great type, heavt weight of superior quality. Good, mate with Protection. Noticeable anywhere. My Choice.][*9489*] Henchman, seal brown gelding 15.3 7 years old. Do not not fail to call And see these treasures all, When at the Pan-American. You do not have to stay— Buffalo only an hour away And fifty trains a day. [*9490*]No. [15, HOPE. (Qualified hunter.) Chestnus mare, two white feet and blaze, 15-3 hands, full, 3 years; by Hopefel, Green Mountain Chief, Morgan, Has roan haris, very compactly and strongly built, exceedingly gentle, drives well with Artist.] No. 16, GONE AWAY. Bay gelding, 16-1 hands, rising 4 years; by Lapidist. This is an intelligent rangy, easy-gaited, youngster of promise. Has lots of pluck and character. Clean sport, but gentle. [No. 17, ZENITH. Gray gelding, rising 5 years, 16-1 hands. Lapidist, and Toronto Chief. White stocking behind and blaze. This is my favorite cross. The horse is splendidly made, small head, large eye, long reign, strong quarters and movement, and just about perfect except in color. Will be noticed in any hunt or horse show and that is half the battle. Lovely ear. Delight of the stable. No. 18, CHORUS. Brown mare, 15-3 hands, 5 years, "Blue Den," Tarrock.] [*[Enclosed in 9-20-01, Cary]*]