Ashland, Wis. Apr. 1. 1901 Theodore Roosevelt, Washington. D. C. Dear Sir and Kind Friend, We the Ladies of the M. E. Church, desire to ask a special favor of you. Six years ago, we built our church and parsonage costing $15000, and paid $9,000. We could have easily paid the balance, but the panic struck us. Some of our members who had means, moved away leaving us entirely helpless. For six years we have struggled under the debt which is now past due and our property will be sold unless we can raise the amount which is now $5,500. Under these conditions, our pastor has undertaken to raise the entire amount by Sept. 1st. and the ladies of our church have assumed $1500. Now dear sir, will it be possible to assist us in our struggle-by a donation of $500? We would be ever grateful for such kindly favor to us. We know you have money calls, but please do not refuse our request. Correspondence my be directed to Mrs. A. L. Tull, our pastor's wife. We refer you to G. M. Burnham, editor of the Ashland Daily Press, or Bishop Mallalieu, of Auburndale, Mass. who knows our struggle and has donated $100. Most truly yours, Ladies Aid Society of M. E. Church, Mrs. A. P. Andrus, Pres. Mrs. McCloud, Sec. [*9491*]AVERY D. ANDREWS, COUNSELLOR AT LAW. 11 BROADWAY. NEW YORK. APRIL 1, 1901 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel: I am requested by personal friends of good standing to ask if you will receive, for a few minutes only, Mr M. S. Daniels, who desires to present an invitation to you. If consistent with the many demands upon your time, I should be gratified if you could name a day and hour upon which you could see Mr Daniels for a brief moment. Very sincerely yours, Avery D. Andrews [shorthand] [*9492*]PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION 1901 BUFALLO, N.Y., U.S.A. ON THE NIAGRA FRONTIER, MAY 1ST TO NOVEMBER 1ST, 1901. BUREAU OF PUBLICITY 224 ELLICOTT SQUARE. PRESS DEPARTMENT, MARK BENNITT, SUPERINTENDENT. April 1 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President United States, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir : Upon the request of Major Thos. W. Symons, chairman of the Committee on Ceremonies of the Pan-American Exposition, I have the honor of sending to you, by prepaid express, several pamphlets upon the Exposition which I think will supply the data you desire. Any further requests will receive my personal and prompt attention, and it will give me great pleasure to be of service to you in any way you may suggest. Very truly yours, Mark Bennitt SUPERINTENDENT PRESS DEPARTMENT. [*9493*]Albert M. Bigelow 11 Pine St. New York. Apr. 1 1901. Dear Governor Roosevelt, Enclosed I send this bit of parody which I think you said to Mr. Green and myself at the County Club that you did not remember having seen. The last three words are very weighty - full of suggestion which your friends and well- wishers appreciate and every one understands, Yours sincerely, Albert M. Bigelow Hon. Theodore Roosevelt [*9494*][shorthand][*[For eve see 4-1-01]*] LAKESIDE, LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS. April 1st, 1901. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Thank you very much for your letter of March 28th. In it you suggest yourself the course you might pursue with regard to Donnelly: that is your action taken when Governor of New York. At the time of the call for Volunteers, you wrote to [*9495*] the Commanding Officer of eachRegiment, & asked him to appoint officers. Donnelly was then selected by Colonel Leonard, at that time commanding the 8th N. Y. That is one recommendation. I enclose a copy of Col. Abunay's endorsement also: the original I gave to Mr. Proot. Please excuse me for the amount of trouble I am giving you. Respectfully Yours, Charles Astor Bristed Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. [*9496*]NEW ALGONQUIN CLUB, BOSTON. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 28th ult., which has just come to hand, I beg to say that I will have pleasure in adding to our list of guests for the luncheon on Apr. 30, Messrs. Wm. R. Thayer of the Harvard Graduates Magazine and Albert Bushnell Hart, the University Editor. Yours very truly, W. M. Beuiting Chairman House Committee. April 1, 1901. [*9497*]( Copy.) UNITED STATES SENATE, Washington, D. C., April 1, 1901. Mr. Orlando G. Palmer, Alve, Oklahoma. My Dear Sir-- I inclose you herewith a letter from the Secretary of War in relation to your applications for appointment in the army. Very respectfully, (Signed:) J. R. Burton. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, March 22, 1901. Dear Sir:-- I have received your letter of March 21, enclosing papers regarding the appointment of Mr. Orlando G. Palmer,of Alva, Oklahoma, as an officer in the regular army. I shall take pleasure in giving your recommendation of Mr. Palmer every consideration. Very truly yours, ( Signed:) Elihu Root, Secretary of War. Hon. J. R. Burton, United States Senate. [*9498*](Copy.) UNITED STATES SENATE, Washington, D.C., April 1, 1901. Mr. Orlando G. Palmer, Alva, Oklahoma. My Dear Sir:-- I inclose you herewith a letter from the Secretary of War in relation to your application for appointment in the army. Very respectfully, (Signed:) J.R. Burton. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, March 22, 1901. Dear Sir:-- I have received your letter of March 21, enclosing papers regarding the appointment of Mr. Orlando G. Palmer of Alva, Oklahoma, as an officer in the regular army. I shall take pleasure in giving your recommendation of Mr. Palmer every consideration. Very truly yours, (Signed:) Elihu Root, Secretary of War. Hon. J.R. Burton, United States Senate commission in the line He is too old to begin clear at the bottom I'm Gratefully yours, Mary Griswold Coleman Worthington, Ohio April 1 [01] To His Excellency: Col. Theodore Roosevelt (?) President of the United States My dear Col. Roosevelt Thank you so much for your prompt and kind reply to my letter of (?) 9th. I wrote immediately for the letter mentioned and have today forwarded to the Secretary of War (?) From the Governor and Adj: General of New Mexico. I have also seen copy of a letter sent by the New Mexico Delegate to Congress. The original of which was sent directly to the Secy. Our Gov. Mark, who is a friend of my father's, has been out of town when I have been to see him but returns this evening. I will try to send letter from him tomorrow. Is there any thing more I can do about this matter. Mr. Coleman was obliged to give me his other position, and unless he gets a commission, we have nothing to depend upon. Failing in the appointment he has applied for, I am sure he would be glad of a first lieutenant[*I.M.A*] WAR DEPARTMENT. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE. WASHINGTON. F.L.D. 363219 C. April 1, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, United States, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of March 18. 1901, enclosing a letter addressed to yourself by Colonel George Dyer, 12th Infantry, N. G. New York, and recommending the appointment of Captain Ernest P. Tilton, Adjutant 43rd Volunteers, as a commissioned officer in the Regular Army, and asking that the recommendations of his superior officers receive proper consideration from theWar Department, and to inform you in reply that your letter, together with the enclosure, has been placed on file for consideration at the proper time. Very respectfully, H. C. Corbin Adjutant General, Major General, U. S. A. [*9501*]ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY. A SUPERIOR LINE OF SUPPLIES FOR ALL MACHINES. "IMPROVEMENT THE ORDER OF THE AGE" THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO. PRINCIPAL OFFICE AND FACTORY SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S.A. NO. 300 WOOD STREET. PITTSBURGH, PA. TRADE MARK THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD BUT THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER BONDS THEM BOTH W. H. GLEAZEN, MANAGER. Cable address "PREMIER SYRACUSE." SUB-OFFICE 1163 MARKET ST., 12TH AND MARKET STS., WHEELING, W. VA., April 1, 1901. Dic. D. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: In your book "The Rough Riders", which I have just had the pleasure of reading, you refer several times to Parker's book entitled "The Gatlings of Santiago. Will you kindly refer me to the publisher or to some dealer of whom I can get the book? I have for some time taken a very great interest in your advancement politically, and that interest has not in the least been lessened by your frank and generous acknowledgement of the services of those with whom you were associated during the Santiago Campaign, and I do not hesitate to assure you that I most sincerely hope that the final end will be the Presidency. Very truly yours, Mayne Denman [shorthand] [*9502*]Apr. 1st 1901. Lawrence, Mas. Dear Theodore Roosevelt, Tho, a stranger to you, you do not bear that relation to me. For I was one of the many citizens of Lawrence who listened with so much pleasure to your brief address as you passed through our city on your trip to Oklahoma. I had a still greater treat when I listened to you, as you addressed the thousands who crossed the large tent in Omaha I am a republican, an ardent one and felt then that I would love to thank you for voicing for me, all that free Americanism stands for. Before I went to Omaha I became a member of the Ladies Republican Club of Lawrence We meet twice a month, and discussed the "Progress of the Campaign" and left informed with leading articles from "Review of Reviews" the Outlook, and daily paper's & Harpers Weekly. Twice the victory their enthusiasm seems to have died out. Our Club (out of a membership of sixteen members) only numbered four at our last meeting. We feel that such should not be the case so I suggested writing to you asking for your advice, in regard to keeping the members in working order. Would you suggest any course in reading, in fact any old thing that may assist us, to teach others We had Volleriding home then, and we have Bryon now Both are dangerous in their teachings Hopeing to hear from you soon I am faithfully your friend (Mrs) Jennie H. Drake 1311 Rhode Island St Lawrence, Kas [*9506*] 3 in season & out of season what true patriotism is. There are so many young voters who will "come in to their own" in time to cast their first vote in 1904. I wish I might influence even one (if I could not more) to wear their priviledge royaly. I am not a "Womens Rights" personage but would love to do something: and turn to you for help, for I believe in your honesty and uprightness of purpose; I am not young, but when I was, I influenced five of my boy friends to fight our country's battles, and then did every thing I could to send comforts to the field through sanitary commissions [*9505*] 63 Wells St. Chicago, Ill. April 1, 1901. The Honorable Theo. Roosevelt. Vice President. U. S. Honored Sir: We beg you will accept the accompanying copy of a song commemorating an incident in the late war, the charge of the Rough Riders up San Juan hill; an incident until now neglected by song writers. Should our song aid in keeping alive the interest of the people in the Rough Riders and the debt owing to their gallant [?rader], we shall be very happy. I am, dear sir, Yours, most Respectfully, Bartholomew Farrell. [*9507*] EDMUND FRANTZ ENID COMMERCIAL CLUB. PRESIDENT C. E. HUNTER SECRETARY ENID, OKLA ------------ 190 April 1st, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Sir:- From your personal knowledge of C.M. Barnes derived from our Oklahoma reunion, I have felt sure that in the interest of Oklahoma, you would, if the opportunity offered, protest against his reappointment as our Governor. We certainly are deserving of a better man. I do not believe that he possesses any of the qualifications that you would approve. I have no one to suggest. Anyone is better than Barnes. I speak advisedly when I say that his rejection would best harmonize the republican interests in the entire territory of Oklahoma. Respectfully yours, Frank Frantz [*9508]probably no other man high a public office has retained support vitally to do this thing." It only shows the enormous value of your early life on the ranche and as a hunter. A man never loses a certain knack of the camp. A certain easy adaptation to physical conditions. I think I told of my "[?]" the pony that carried me over a thousand miles from the Thompson River to the [?]. I have him at my my home in West Salem and when I go home I swing to his back and relive all my days of life on the trail. I found that on the third day I can ride about as well as ever. So you will never lose the grip of the knees to the saddle no matter how closely you may be confined to your office. I am likely to be in Washington during April and if I am I hope you'll find time to see me when I send my card. I am just finishing a long novel of Indian Agency life [*9510*] [*[April 1, 1901]*] [*PT*] 474 Elm W Chicago Dear Mr. Roosevelt: My century [?] is now nearly ready to send out as book form and I mean to [send] mail you one in a few days. because I think it will appeal to you. I have not written [before] since your election because I knew how deeply sunk you were in all sorts of correspondences but I have "read [upon?] you" ( as the ranchers say to me) and no one takes more joy in unconventional political causes than I. I wrote one of our mutual friends while you were killing mountain lions in the Meeker Country (in between then) "Was there ever a man vigorous and human vice-president than Theodore Roosevelt? It takes physical stamina to start into the Rocky Mountains in November [9509]and must go to New York to arrange for its publication. New York is practically our only literary market. It astonishes me to see how much writing you are able to do in the midst of all your public duties. I imagine however that your [?] position is less [?] than was your governorship of the State of New York. Mrs. Garland will be with me when I go East and I'd like her to meet you. Very much. She was with me on two of my trips last year and is a good Camper and Trailer. My book is due on the 3rd and a copy will follow this letter in the course of three or four days. I hope you will find it amusing. Very sincerely yours Hamlin Garland [9511 April 1st] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY Received Apl 1 1901 Dated New York To Vice President Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY I will be at your house about four this afternoon John M Glenn [9512]THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY Received Apl 1 1901 Dated New York To Vice President Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY I will be at your house about four this afternoon John M Glenn [9512][[shorthand]]President's Room Institute of Social Economics Union Square, New York April 1st, 1901 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, On my return from Buffalo I find yours of march 27th. I think it will be a mistake to write Mr. Morgan and ask his permission to bring the matter before him. That will make it very easy for him to turn it down. The only way to bring it before him is to bring it before him. To ask a man of large wealth like Mr. Morgan to contribute to the aid of the educational work does not seem to me to create any obligation. Whatever your views may happen to be on the trust question in the future they could not properly be affected by such an act. I should not let it affect my own act if he gave us the building. I do not regard myself as under the slightest obligation to change my views or policy by receiving aid from anybody, and I may say thus far no person who has contributed to our work ever suggested that I should advocate or refrain from advocating any public policy. I do not believe that it ever occurred to them to do so. People only do that by those they regard as open to that kind of influence, and you are not one of those. Of course you received my telegram saying that one-third of the $150,000 is all that is now required. That is to say, the remainder is promised on condition that we can get the fifty. Very truly yours, George [*Gunton*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*9513*]Telephone Call. 1656 BROAD. A. F. HILL & CO., Wholesale Coal Dealers 29 Broadway. Room 194 ALVIN F. HILL HENRY L. CRANE. ALL ORDERS AND CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO STRIKES, ACCIDENTS OR OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL New York April 1 1901 [?] Theodore Roosevelt, V. P. Washington Dear Sir. I am sorry I am unable to see you but write what I wish to speak to ou about - Is there such a thing in getting a position for me anywhere that will pay about $3,000 a year. I have always been in the Coal Business but owing to circumstances there is nothing in it any more [?] for those with larger capital - which I do not possess. If you can kindly do something for me will be ever so much obliged hoping to hear from you [???] Yours truly [??] 9514 Text is illegible.[upper right hand corner of page] [4-1-01] 4/1/1901 226 E 32 St N. Y. City Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Don't know as you remember me but I met you at a reception given in your honor in Capt. Goddard's club. I just want to ask a little favor of you. I have an application in for Carrier in Post Office for two years, and want to know if you can help me to get appointment 9515Hoping to hear from you. I remain Very truly yours Wm Hayes 226 East 32st St. New York City 9516Salem, April 1 1901 Theo Roosevelt Vice Prest. Dear Sir I have succeeded in obtaining the autograph of all the governors of the States who were in power at the opening of the twentieth century with a few exceptions. Yours being one of them. Will you kindly favor me by writing yours across the face of the piece of letter that enclosed and greatly oblige very Resp. [ Elliot?] A Holbrook 9517 ca 4-1-01] ALGONAK, YONKERS, NEW YORK. Mr. Frederick W. Holls presents his compliments to Vice-President Roosevelt and requests the pleasure of his company at dinner on Monday, April first at seven o'clock. accept To meet Frederic Harrison Esq! of London. 9518[*[ca 4-1-01]*] ALGONAK, YONKERS, NEW YORK. Mr. Frederick W. Holls presents his compliments to Vice President Roosevelt and requests the pleasure of his company at dinner on Monday, April first at seven o'clock. accpt To meet Frederic Harrison Esqr. of London. [*9518*] Salem & ties Roosevelt Dear Si[?] I h[?] ed in obtain Autograph of governors of who were in the open[?] twentieth ca[?] a few except[?] being one of will you kind every by write across the fas[?] piece of lepeth[?] malose and [?] Elliot [*9517*]State of New York Legislative Reporters Association Albany, April 1, 1901 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: a cousin of mine Miss Lottie L. Babbs is employed as a stenographer and [type...] in the Surgeon General's office in the War Department at Washington. She was appointed at the time of the Spanish War and when assistant Secretary Middlejohn was in office. Now that Col. [?] has succeeded him she fears that she may be removed.She is a granddaughter of the late John Minor Babbs, who was a prominent Union man in Virginia during the Civil War and a niece of the late Senator John F. Lewis of Virginia. She is the partial means of support of a widowed mother and an invalid sister and her removal would be a great hardship to them. Knowing of your acquaintance with Col. [?] I have taken the liberty of asking you to write to him requesting her retention, if possible. I would consider it a very great favor if you could aid her and if you can, it would add another to the many [?] you showed me while you were [?] I can only recall myself to yours the teller of the story of the cat that "wrap his tail 'round the lamp" With kindest regards, Respectfully yours, T.D. [Honsey] [Broadleigh] Times Correspondent 132 State St. Albany N.Y. [[shorthand]]ROBERT LUCE, President J.R. LEARNED, Treasurer THE PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU, READERS OF NEWSPAPERS AND DEALERS IN NEWSPAPER INFORMATION NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO CINCINNATI DENVER ESTABLISHED 1888 INCORPORATED 1899. 68 Devonshire Street P.O. Box 2616. Boston. April 1, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- We have a collection of caricatures of yourself, taken from the newspapers of the country during the past few months. They number, perhaps, one thousand. In a scrap book they would form an unique volume, impossible of duplication. Do you want them? As clippings they are worth five cents apiece. Or we can put them in attractive scrap-book form at a moderate charge. Trusting that we may have your order before the collection is broken into (of course many of the pictures include other men), and that you thus secure a book which will increase in interest at the years go by, we remain Yours very truly, The Press Clipping Bureau, by H L Inman Mgr. [*9520*]National Stock Yards, Ill. April 1st, 1901. Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York My Dear Roosevelt, I am in receipt of your letter of March 29th, relative to the telegram I sent you in behalf of Mr. Aull. Note the contents of your letter very carefully, and I certainly agree with you that you are right. I thank you very much for your acknowledgement, and I can assure you that any matters of this kind will be properly considered by me before making any requests again of this matter. Mr. Aull was a personal friend of mine, and Presidents of the St. Louis Fair Association here. I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you soon, and at any time that you anticipate making a trip in the West, and will advise me, it will be more than a pleasure for me to accompany you, and make the trip as pleasant to yourself and party as could be made. Thanking you once again, I beg to remain, Sincerely yours, Zack Mulhall 9521[*F*] The Daily and Weekly Republican, By T.B. Murdock El Dorado, Kansas April 1st 1901. To the Vice President, Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - The west is brimful of patriotism, of love to God and love to man, and is not narrow, bigotted nor full of small prejudices. The west likes you because you stand for all of this and more. The west likes a brave, all around American and for that reason it is given to saying nice things of you. It believes in your honesty and sincerity and will stay with you. Yours truly, T.B. Murdock (M.)[*[ca 4-1-01]*] To The Adjuant General U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Sir:- Having been informed by First Lieutenant Edward T. Donnelly, Regimental Commissary 43rd Infantry U.S. V., that he desires an appointment as Lieutenant in the Regular Army, it gives me great pleasure to recommend him for the position in the strongest possible terms. Lieutenant Donnelly has been a member of my staff for over a year and during that time I have had abundant opportunity to test his general ability and special qualifications as an officer. I can now unhesitatingly state that I regard him, all things considered, as one of the best officers I have ever known, and that I know of no other officers of Volunteers whom I would recommend more highly for the position he seeks. Besides being a born soldier he has been thoroughly trained in all the duties required of a subaltern officer by years of service in the National Guard and in the Volunteers during the Spanish and Philippine War. In addition to this he is young, energetic, capable, zealous in the performance of every duty, a trained lawyer and with all a gentleman in the highest sense of the word. His appointment to the Regular Army would reflect credit on all in any way connected therewith. Very respectfully, (signed) Arthur Murray Commanding 9523[Enc in Bristed 4-1-01]W.M. JOHNSON First asst. P. M. GENERAL. IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE REFER TO INITIAL AND NUMBER POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL OFFICE OF SUPT. FREE DELIVERY SYSTEM WASHINGTON April 1, 1901, Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States. Oyster Bay, L.I.. New York. Dear Mr. Vice-President: Your note of March 25, containing Hon. Perry S. Heath's letter to you, has been received, for which courtesy I thank you very much. In a conference with Mr. A.W. Machen, Supt. of the Free Delivery System, with which I am connected, to whom I showed your letter, he advised me to request you to write a strong letter to Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith, at once, asking my appointment as a "Special Agent" to be effective July 1, at which time the new appropriation will be available; and that in June you write him another letter lest he forget that you desire the appointment. Mr. Machen says that he will support such a request, and that he has no doubt it will succeed. This arrangement, if accomplished, will give me six or eight hundred dollars per annum more than I am now receiving. I had hoped to be near you at the capitol, but that seems not to be. Mr. Machen, who saw you often during your Civil Service Commission days, wishes me to extend to you his kind remembrances. With very great respect, I am truly yours, Frank E. Nevins [*9524*][[shorthand]]Grand Island Nebr. April 1' 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Washington D.C. Dear Sir. I write for in behalf of Private John H. Kane Jr. of Troop D. 5" Cav. who was tried by G.C.M. and sentenced to two years hard labor. He is now serving his sentence at Ft. Crook Nebr. He enlisted June 30"1898 in the 1" Miss. Vol. Inf. Was honorably discharged Dec. 19" 1898. He re-enlisted in June 1899 in the 5 Cav. and sent to Puerto Rico. And returned to Jefferson Barracks April 2" 1900. In July he fell [*9525*] in with bad company, became intoxicated, and stayed away over time. He was arrested and tried according to the 47 Article of War, and sentenced to two years at hard labor and then dishonorably discharged, per Special order 83 Dept. of Mo. The boy had no intention of deserting, but by the influence of his council and Judge advocate he plead guilty, as the told him he would receive a lighter sentence. He has always been a good character, an excellent young man of good habits, and a high sense of integrity, until this one time. I will refer you to Capt. Davis, Capt of Co. [B] D. 2" Bat. F. S. T. also to Geo. E. Gay Mayor of Palatha Fla. Can he not be restored to duty or shown some clemency inthis case. I appeal to you to assist him, in behalf of his aged parents, who are in destitute circumstances, his father being a cripple and a sister continually under the Drs. care. He is the main support of the family, and are in need of his assistance. Will you not aid or assist the boy in any way you can, and may God's choicest blessings rest upon you & yours. Respectfully, L. E. Owens. [*9527*]General Electric Company Principal Office Schenectady, N.Y. Schenectady, N.Y. April 1st, 1901 Hon. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States Washington, D.C. My Dear Sir, Again thanking yo for your favor of Dec 31st 1900 in answer to my request mailed to you at Albany NY. relative to my desire to secure the appointment as United States Consul to Glasgow, Scotland. I desire to state that I have followed the advice contained therein relying on the personal [promise[ of the Hon, John K. [?] that he would do everything in his power for me. I desire to state I made a trip to Washington to see him, remaining at the hotel three days when I had to come away not having seen him, since that time I have [?] him letter from the Hon John Hay Secty of State, stating there was no vacancy in that position. I desire to assure you that I have no [?] coming on the [score] the I cannot receive the appointment but confess I am disappointed at the action of the Congressman. I realize my power is but a drop in the ocean of Political influence still I think you will admit I can make myself General Electric Company Principal Officer Schenectady, N.Y. felt in Schenectady County of County I feel proud being the only county in the state of N.Y. that increased the majority over 1896 for the Presidential Candidates. It is true I am only a Blacksmith but withal I am true to the old party and although I do get turned downward I will not be suppressed and time will show that in spirit of it all I am Republican still I am content to [work] away with the 120 men under my charge here, and again shout for the grand good times of the Republican administration. Again Thanking You for Kindness Shown I hope to remain Very Truly Yours Thomas Prentiss P.OBox 891 [shorthand notation]Bingham, Canton Pa April 1st 1901 Colonel Roosevelt Vice President of United States Dear Sir It seams that this man T.G. Williams has written you in regard to his condition in regards to his present needs But did not state to you hi condition as a solgier And a pensioner Now as he gives the case to me as near as I can remember. He was in the service about three years and received a Gunshot would contracted heart disease and rheumatism To which our docter sais he is suffering from now. And he claimes he drew penshion until 1897 and it was taken [*9530*] [*The attorneys name W.B. Clark Addison N.Y.*] away by misrepresenting him to the Department and has been unable to receive it agan He has an attorney in Addison N.Y. that is working his claims and we have just sent affidavits of Doctor and Citizens inregard to his condition Now he is unable to work and I think his condition is such that he will never do any more work He has a bright little Girl with him that ought to have a better chance than can now be provided and they are supported by our Town and the condition is very bad And as I think he is entitled to a penshion I ask you as a man of position and influence in this case to aid him all you can J.T. Ramason Overseer of Poor [*9531*] AVERY O. ANDREWS, COUNSELLOR AT LAW. 11 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. April 1, 1901 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel: Will you pardon me for again taking up your time about a personal matter of mine. I tried to see you for a minute at the Garden on Monday evening last, but you were so busily engaged that I didn't care to disturb you. I am very anxious to secure a commission in the U.S. Army under the new bill, and I don't know anyone else to whom I can apply to bring the necessary influence to bear excepting yourself. I know, too, that you are pledged many deep, but I am going to chance it with a possible view of securing your influence. I enlisted in the 71st Regiment in November or the latter part of October, 1889, and rose gradually through all the grades, reaching a Captaincy in March, 1899. I served in the Spanish-American War in Cuba with the regiment as 1st Lieutenant, as you know. Of course, I didn't achieve any brilliant success there, for the reason that I had no opportunity, being a junior officer, but I served faithfully, and when the regiment returned did not have the stigma on my name that others in the regiment did. Since then, I have been very anxious to get into the service, and tried hard to get a commission in one of the volunteer regiments mustered into the service for duty in the Philippines, but [*9532*]-2- did not succeed. You will remember that about two years ago, I made an application for appointment as an officer in the regular service, which application was endorsed by you, but owing to the fact that all appointments from New York had been filled, my application was not acted upon. It is still on file, I believe, in the War Department. Now, Colonel, I don't like to bother you unnecessarily, but isn't there some way by which I can secure such an appointment? Of course, I would like to get as high up as possible, in view of the fact that promotion will be slow, but will gladly accept a 2nd Lieutenancy. I know that there are thousands upon thousands of applications on file on Washington, and that there are many whose services were more pronounced that my own, but, then, on the other hand, there are many whose services did not amount to as much as mine, and it is upon this theory that I hope for success. Will you kindly put in a good word for me? I will appreciate it everlastingly. Thanking you, and wishing you every success in your new office, I have the honor to remain Very sincerely yours, A.L. Robertson [*9533*][*PF*] Oyster Bay. April 1. 1901 My dear Colonel Roosevelt: You have certainly chosen a unique way of commemorating your Fellow Craft degree, and I feel greatly honored to be associated herewith. Please accept, in behalf of the church, my most [*9534*] and that he was to return to school this week. Again thanking you for your kind note, and with assurances of warmest regard I am My sincerely yours Alexander A. Russell 9534sincere thanks for your handsome gift, which will be made use of in accordance with your suggestion. Jordan is coming home for the Easter vacation on Wednesday. I hope that Teddy will still be here. I was quite amused by something that Ethel said to me this afternoon. Meeting her and Kermit near the post office, I asked "When is Teddy coming home for Easter?' Which simple question seemed to [?] there for a moment. (It appears that they had just seen you off at the station.) Ethel seemed to recover herself first, and asked "Do you mean my father?" "Why, no; my dear child; I never speak of your father in that way" said I. Then they [?] that Teddy's vacation was about over. [*9535*] OFFICE OF GEO. W. CLOWER, Physician and Druggist. Grantville, GA April 1st 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice Prest. U.S.A. New York City. My dear Sir: - In commemoration of the occasion when the liberties and freedom of the American people were proclaimed, we propose celebrating the fourth day of next July, and regarding yourself as being loyal to, and the time Exponent of the principles enumerated in the declaration of National Independence, it is with ponderable pride, as representing the unanimous wishes and correct desires of this people I do most cordially extend you a sincere invitation [*9536*]OFFICE OF GEO. W. CLOWER, Physician and Druggist. Grantville, Ga. 1901. to visit our town on the above named date, and address the thousands of your fellow citizens who will gather here to meet and greet you with joy, and pride. Trusting it will be entirely convenient to accept & awaiting your favorable reply I am yours sincerely R. I. Sewell Mayor of Grantville, Ga. References Hon A. E. Buck, Minister to Japan Atlanta Ga. [*9537*] Hon. W. H. Johnson Marshal Northern Dist, Ga, Atlanta Ga. Hon. Hoke Smith Ext. Secty Interior Atlanta, Ga.[shorthand][letterhead in top left corner of the page] THE Buffalo SATURN Apr. 1st '01. CLUB Dear Colonel Roosevelt: This note requires [underscored no answer]. I thank you for the letter of Mar. 26th. Gen Dickles is on a cruise abroad the S. S. "Rawlins". I have a letter dated Mar 20th from Havana. As soon as he returns I shall consult him. Indulge Hatch (appellate div. 1st dis'ct) thinks he can get some information from Washington [?about] definite positions. I also wish a little 9538 time to gather a few in- documents. In hopes I can are you during your visit to Buffalo. [?Porto Rieg] on the Phillippines is all the same to me. Respectfully Yours C. O. Shepard [shorthand notes below the closing signature] 9539[shorthand] Forsyth Ga. April 1st 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Kind sir you [will] pardon me for snatching a feather from the wing of time and scribble you a few remarks etc. I'll introduce myself as J. A. Smith (colored). A practicing attorney and Editor of the 'Trumpet' at this place. We don,t mean to try and start any campaign at this time. I just wish you to preserve the enclose clipping until 1904 and see if I am right in my predictions. Of course you are aware of the fact, that I am not a prophet nor the son of a prophet but I beg to state that I have named every republican nominee for president since 1880 excepting 1888. I was a delegate to the last National Convention at Philadelphia. If God should so spare my life and preserve my health I will probly be a delegate in 1904. And if so, I will state now, hence force and forever, that Ga will be for Hon Theodore Roosevelt for President. Most Respectfully J. A. Smith [*9540*][For enc see 3-29-01]Washington April 1st 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir:- I herewith enclose you a letter from my cousin Judge Spring of the New York Supreme Court. In writting you I am acting upon his advise as you will notice by reading the letter. What I am after I will state. I am a clerk in the Census office. credited to Col Alexander whose constituent I am. There will be a large reduction in the clerical force about July 1st. I desire to be retained on the permanent force. My services have been satisfactory as the Director of the Census has said I was efficient and painstaking. I am convinced that only those will be retained who can command the greatest political influence. Col Alexander will do all he can to have me retained, but there are higher and more powerful [*9541*]influences at work for others that may knock me out. I take the liberty of asking for your influence in my behalf with the Director, to the end that I be retained. I am exceedingly anxious to stay here for a year or two longer, so I can take a course in the law university after which I contemplate going to Oklahoma to practice the profession. The gentlemen referred to in the letter no doubt you are acquainted with. I have done considerable newspaper work of a political character for both the Buffalo News and Express as well as the Commercial, and have never sought political reward until I got this appointment. My home is in Buffalo. If you desire further references before acting on the matter, I will furnish them. I have known Judge Kruse for a long while, and if you desire to write to him, he no doubt would say a good word for me. Hoping to hear from you at any early day I am Very Respectfully Census Office Everitt Spring 9542Text is illegible.President: COL CHAS. H. DENNISON, 157 West 103d Street Vice Presidents: REV. J. W. HEGEMAN DR. CHAS. B. CHAPIN MRS. ESTHER HERRMAN Secretary: JOHN A. DUTTON, 58 William Street Treasurer: GEORGE C. BATCHELLER, 237 West 72nd Street Executive Committee : ADELBERT H. STEELE, Chairman PROF. FRANCIS M. BURDICK JUDGE WARREN HIGLEY JAMES TALCOTT MISS MYRA B. MARTIN HENRY T. BRONSON MISS MARY PHILLIPS COL. F. C. LOVELAND MRS. RALPH TRAUTMAN THE Patria Club Organized April 22nd 1891. New York April 1, [01?] 190 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of United States, Oyster Bay. L. I. My dear Sir:- The Annual Dinner of the Patria Club will take place at the Hotel Savoy, on Friday evening, April the 26th, and we earnestly invite you to be present as a guest of the Club upon that occasion. Gen. Wheeler and Gen. Howard have accepted our invitation and will be present. The Patria Club is composed of ladies and gentlemen, whose names you will find in the year book enclosed herewith, and we intend to have a most enjoyable dinner and able speaking by both North and South and do something towards rousing the patriotic sentiment of this City, and we know of no one that can do more in this direction than your good self. We earnestly trust that no other engagement will prevent your acceptance. We hope to have Gov. Odell and Gen. Woodford guests on that occasion. Kindly let me hear from you at an early date at this address. Yours faithfully, Adelbert H Steele Secy. Dinner Committee. 11 Broadway, N. Y. [*9543*] April 1, 1900. [1901] Mr. Theo. Roosevelt.:- Having been on the Temporary Force of the Census, my term expired Nov. 1, 1900. Knowing how valuable is your time, I will state the object of the letter immediately. Being the sole support of my Widowed [*9544]Mother and younger sister would you kindly use your influence to have me reinstated, as I hear a number of the clerks have been retained. I am sure if you should look up my record at the Census you will find that my work was satisfactory. Thanking you in advance. I am yours truly (?) York, Pa.[*PF*] Legation of the United States Madrid Hotel de Londres, San Sebastian, April 1st. 1901. Dear Theodore:- I want to thank you with all of my heart for your letters to my wife and myself of March 6th. I should not have wanted you to do as much as you did, because I thoroughly understand what you have in mind regarding the difficulty of your speaking, and how much Mr. McKinley desires that it shall be his own wish and will which disposes of everything. I can only repeat that I understand it, and I am deeply grateful. I beg you will not, at any time, ever go one step, for me or for my sake, beyond what your judgement considers wise for yourself, because the greatest evidence of friendship from you is the certainty that your own interests, in the best sense of the word, are not in any way entangled by mine. Were my wife in better health and not so wrapped up in Joe's condition, which is most encouraging but still not thoroughly established,- I should have come home this spring; but I feel it is not merely my duty to her, but to the Administration, so long as they cannot give me a Secretary in whom I have confidence to leave as Charge d'Affaires, to remain myself at this post, which, I am afraid to say, has been, and remains, very important. You know I do not want a soft place. The [*9545*]Text is illegible.Legation of the United States Madrid (2) work and responsibility of Madrid have been to me most intensely interesting, and now that I have, by dint of perseverance and by enforcing changes, brought about an almost entire freedom on my part from hourly drudgery, which for the first year, however, nearly used me up, I enjoy the position thoroughly. If only the President could for once throw small political gratitude to the winds, and put an honest American gentleman as Secretary, my mind would be at rest. I cannot write, even to you, as I feel on this subject; but I have the good of my service as much at heart as you ever had, either as Washington or Albany, and it is very wearying. However it is not my fault, and perhaps it is not my business to complain. You see, as always, I write you in entire confidence. I have already, in general terms, instructed John S. Larcombe to do anything in the house that may meet your wishes in details. I am sure that you will need all the library and shelf room for books of your own. I am writing, therefore, to Larcombe to box all mine and store them at the Trust Company's warehouse. Any other thing you wish to have moved out, please have done with as you choose by notifying Larcombe. I have seen so many different places, and so many different houses since I last saw my own, that I hardly know what is inText is illegible. Legation of the United States Madrid (3) it. I only hope there is enough there to make it comfortable for Mrs. Roosevelt. If it were not for our enormous tariff duties I should send home from the Madrid Royal Manufactory a carpet for our large room, but I fear that will have to wait until I return myself, as I cannot afford both the price and the duty. You will let me write you, I know, from time to time, in confidence, and I beg that if you find a moment you will occasionally give me your own ideas of the progress in general of events. Hay has been most kind and most thoughtful to me; in a way that, remembering the enormous responsibilities and intense occupation of his position, I shall never forget, and always be grateful for. It is no business of mine to interfere, but if I should be moved from Madrid, I hope, from the bottom of my heart, that some fitting and suitable appointment will be made in my place; not necessarily of any one who already knows Spanish, but, if possible, someone who knows the difference between the real things of life and tinsel; above all, someone who understands the truth as we Anglo-Saxon people understand it. I really think that has more effect in Madrid than any other quality. 9547[shorthand]Legation of the United States Madrid (4) Mrs. Storer joins me in love to Mrs. Roosevelt and all the children, whom I wish I could see before they grow up out of my memory. As always, Yours, Bellany Storr Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. [*9548*][shorthand][*P.F*] The Rectory, Oyster Bay, L.I. April 1st, 1901. The Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice President, United States. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed favor of the 30th, inst. inclosing cheque of Fifty Dollars, "for any purpose ... in connection with .. church, whether for the horse, or buggy., or anything else." I was not quite [*9549*] does not date back as far as our lecturers would like to place it, still it is a "time honored institution"; and it gains new honor when statesmen of high character, integrity, and valor exemplify "the beauties of its principles". Thanking you for your generous donation, I am Faithfully Yours, Henry H. Washburnsure whether I was awake or dreaming, and reread the letter; and then remembering that this is the first day of April, I looked again at the signature an the envelope, on the letter, and on the cheque. I was initiated into the Order of Free Masonry when I was mid-way in the twenties and so have been travelling "East" many years (This is not telling how old [*9550*] I am ); but in all this time I never knew of Masonry making such open handed acknowledgement to the Church. I can conceive now how even the Pope might be induced to reconsider his denunciation of the Order. Though the origin of Masonry, according to the Britannica Encyclopedia,JOHN G. WINTER, LAW OFFICES 119 1/2 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, WACO, TEXAS. Waco Tx, April 1st 1901. Col.Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay - NY. My Dear Sir I am today in receipt of a letter from Senator Culbertson enclosing me a copy of a letter from you to him of Mch 25th in reaction to application my son for [sony] opplent. It does a father's heart good to read such lines from such a pen and I cannot refrain from expressing to you my grateful appreciation I am sir, Respectfully & [?] John G. Winter [*9551*]Rogers, Locke & Milburn, Counsellors at Law. 28 Erie Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Sherman S. Rogers. Franklin D. Locke. John G. Milburn. Albert E. Jones. Louis L. Babcock. Edward M. Mills. 2d. April, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Sir: Without solicitation from anyone I take the liberty of addressing you respecting Colonel Charles O. Shepard of Buffalo. Colonel Shepard has been my friend for ten years. He served with distinction in the Civil War and , I am told, filled various consular and diplomatic positions after the war with great credit. He is now capable of good and sustained effort. His integrity and resolution have stood the best of tests, that of actual service in trying positions where a little compliance to political superiors might have enabled him to retain a considerable position. He is now about to apply for some position he is qualified to fill. Is it too much to ask that you lend him a little of your great influence? Through the fault of petty politicians and in spite of the influence of high minded and distinguished friends, of whom I am told you are one, he left his position at Bath under a cloud. Happily that wrong has been partially righted and I have no doubt his bearing and record while at Bath convinced you as it did me that his qualifications for a civic position are of the highest. I trust you can consistently help us when occasion 9552Rogers, Locke & Milburn, Counsellors at Law. 28 Erie Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Sherman S. Rogers. Franklin D. Locke. John G. Milburn. Albert E. Jones. Louis L. Babcock. Edward M. Mills. 2. arises. Many of our best men here will be glad to learn of his appointment and will do what they can to advance his interests. I am now serving as Manager of the State Industrial School by your appointment for which after more than a year's service I wish to thank you as I am very much interested in the work. Yours very truly, Louis L. Babcock 9553[[shorthand]] Harper & Brothers Publishers New York and London EDITORIAL ROOMS Franklin Square, New York City April 2nd, 1901. My dear Col. Roosevelt: - Thank you for your note of April 1st. Mr. Rogers and I will take the 4:20 P.M. train as suggested, and are both looking forward with great pleasure to our pilgrimage. Faithfully yours, (?) Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dodge, Neb. April. 2. 1901. Hon. Vice Pres. Roosefeldt. Washington. D.C. Dear sir I have for sale 8 or 10 young Buffalo 1 - to 4 yr old in good condition. Would like to sell to you or to some private or Public Park. I refer to Hon. Jos. B. Fomaker of your city & Dodge State Bank here. Please ans. Yours J. R. P. Brown [*9555*]MANHATTAN COLLEGE BROADWAY AND 131ST STREET New York, Apr. 2, 1901. [shorthand] Hon. Theodore S. Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Respected Sir, Could you so arrange matters as to be in this city on any one of the three dates following: Apr. 10th, Apr. 16th, or Apr. 25, to introduce the lecturers of the evening, as per circular enclosed? This would add great eclat to the occasion - and would be an immense favor conferred upon the Alumni Society and myself. We have invited Admiral Dewey, Hon. Seth Low and Mr. Giuseppe Marconi to do us the same favor, on other evenings. Your acceptance of this cordial invitation will be highly appreciated. Yours respectfully, Brother Charles, Director [*9556*]Messrs. Cody & Salsbury Present Their Compliments To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt With A Cordial Invitation to Witness the Annual Opening of BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST AND CONGRESS OF ROUGH RIDERS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL SECOND, 1901 A NUMBER OF CHOICE SEATS WILL BE SET ASIDE FOR A FEW INVITED GUESTS, AND COUPONS CALLING FOR SUCH SEATS WILL BE MAILED TO YOUR ADDRESS UPON RECEIPT OF ACCEPTANCE LOUIS E. COOKE General Representative Room 506, Townsend Building New York City R.S.V.P. 9557 DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY Cable Address: Publishers London, Scotograph (?) Union Square New York New York, Doublepage April 2nd, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: May we trespass on your good nature to ask if the enclosed MSS. describing the mountain live is accurate? The article is sent in by Mr. Bowles, a writer connected with the staff of the Chronicle (underlined) in San Francisco. It is certainly interesting, and is quite well done, if true. Of course this is purely a personal inquiry. In accordance with your kind suggestion I have written to Rear Admiral Evans and hope to hear from him shortly. I have also taken the liberty of placing your name on the free list of Everybody's Magazine, because I believe it will interest you. In the April issue Owen Wister's "Concerning Bad Men" is really capital. In subsequent months we have other good Western stuff. G.W. Ogden, a Kansas City man has written a truly romantic story of the Marquis de Mores, I think you know Ogden, who traveled with you during the Campaign. Ed. C. Little of Abilene, has written a first rate account of "Wild Bill," and we have, later still, Ed. Hough on "Billy the Kid." Lindsay Denison has made a brilliant article about the Fire Chief Croker, which I know is done just in the literary spirit you like to see. Then we have also some really first rate nature stories contributed 9558 DOUBLEDAY, PAGE, & COMPANY CABLE ADDRESS: Publishers London, Scotograph 34 Union Square New York New York, Doublepage 2 by a man who can really write - Maximilian Foster. All of which is matter that I imagine will commend itself to you. I hope that the trespass on your time will be repaid by the interest of Mr. Bowles's article. Believe me, Most sincerely yours, J. O'H Cosgrove Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. 9559[shorthand notation]ferate spot the republic . I enclose a note to you from Commander Gyro please give the application - fair mind when it comes to you. Love to Edith & the children Aft [Cowles] W.S. Cowles [w.s. coudlas?] upi .21 eor. BUREAU OF NAVIGATION, NAVY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D. C. Dear Theodore The Ines Joaquin body is simply lovely & the grand says on the bluss & Rio Sande Impub. Last las a I found unique & not without a curious interest They knew how [*9560*][shorthand]April 2, '01., Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President U. S. A., Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- Will you help me to find my husband Fred. C. Elkins? He served honorably two enlistments in the Regular Army, and in May 1898 was appointed a gunner in Lieut. John H. Parker's Gat. Gun Battery, and distinguished himself at the Battle of San Juan Hill, and for gallantry and daring was placed upon the rolls as recommended by Mr. Parker, Gen'l Joseph Wheeler [*9562*] 2. July 1898. I have received only this news of him since that time! - "Brought to Montauk Point Aug 26, '98, Catania, admitted to the hospital under "Exhaustion", discharged Aug 30." His second enlistment in the regular U. S. A., expired Aug. 17, '98. I have searched all this time privately, and thru' military channels, to no avail. Our home life was so perfectly harmonious, that I have never been able to believe that he is alive and in good health. I received a communication recently saying that he had changed [*9563*]and orders for 2d. Lieut. in the Volunteers. As he was a married man, he could not be appointed from the ranks to the Regulars as officer, but he hoped to be transferred from the Volunteers to the Regulars. Col. Roosevelt, the famous Rough Riders and the brave Battery fought side by side, drank from the same cups, slept in the same trenches, and shouted together for the victory at Santiago. The illoustrious commander of the Rough Riders gave to Lieut. Parker's book, "The Gatlings at Santiago", its introduction, from which book my dear husband's heroism is recorded. I have received no word from him since his name, and [was] is an officer in the 21st Infantry. I also received notice that he had abandoned me, and does not intend to return. I have no means of learning the truth. I have no means to get back to my house in Columbus, O., where we lived when the 17th U. S. S. departed for Tampa, Fla. If my husband has left his home, wife, and adopted baby, I wish to be free. I have no means to accomplish my object. Can and will you aid me? I have asked the Bureau of Vital Statistics if the change of name is on their records but find not. What can I do to find him, and if dead obtain2 husband's injury, illness, and delirium, saying it developed into melancholia. Chaplain Henry swift wrote me from the yellow fever hospital at Siborney, that "Charles Schneider" wished him to acquaint me with his condition, and that he had a chance of recovery. My husband was in the same hospital at that time, I afterward learned. What can I do? Don't turn me away as the others have. I have no one to go to. I am not strong, since the [*9565*] death of my own little child, have had much 3 a pension: if alive, ascertain his condition, or reasure, & require maintenance, or obtain my freedom I am personally acquainted with Mr. B.F.Martz Atty. at Law, and family, of Columbus , O., and by going back to live, can obtain my freedom. I haven't the means for any step. I have received from the Auditor for the War Dep't my husband's unpaid allowance which is to me almost proof conclusive that he is dead. The record in Mr. Parker's book, where is told the story of 800 sick [*9564*] soldiers on cuban soil, without one physician, one stewardone case of medicines, no nurses who saw with despairing eyes the departure of their well comrades for their beloved states, while they were left behind to die & rot for want of attention, almost proves to me that my husband was one of them, and it is a mistake in names that he came to Camp Wikoff. His last letter to me was pages of affection and longing to be home that he might be made 2d Lieut. O Mr. Roosevelt can you as a soldier lend me sympathy and aid? Is it in your power to find him? And if I must believe harsh reports aid me to obtain what is due me? Capt. Henry Marcotte wrote me long ago of my sickness. Captain B. L. Van Eyck, Surgeon U.S.A. has treated me a great deal. O what can I do. If my husband would come back, or if I could only get a small pension, I could maintain myself and little son, and give him the education he needs. He is only three years of age, and can already read and spell short words. I am capable of teaching him myself, being a graduate and normal student. My husband was Fred. C. Elkins Co."C" 13th U.S.I., Co."D", 17th U.S.I.; Lieut. John H. Parker's Gat-Gun Bat. Yours most resp'y, Lillian G. Elkins, Chester, Orange Co., N. Y.San Antonio, Tex., Apr - 2- 1901 Stevens Bldg., 129 1/2 W. Commerce St. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Honorable Sir:- Please excuse the liberty I take in addressing, but I will try to state what I have to say in as few words as possible. I am very deeply interested in electricity and I am anxious to take a course in Electrical Engineering from the International School of Correspondence of [*9566*] San Antonio, Tex., 190 Stevens Bldg., 129 1/2 W. Commerce St. #3> in obtaining the course. Any amount you desire to give, if not the whole amount, will be greatly appreciated and I think that it would be wisely expended. If you have any reason whatever to doubt, my purpose of securing money from you please write to C. A. Wilson M.D., Room 2 St. James Hotel, this city and asked him whether or not my financial condition [*9567*]Scranton, Penn., but as am only making $20 per month & father being dead & having to help support a family of six I find it impossible to spare $40, which is the cost of the course, from my small earnings. While you were here with the Rough Riders every one spoke of you as being such a kind hearted gentleman, and the thought recently came to me that you could & would help me along #4. is just as I have describe to you. Hoping that you will do something for me, I beg to remain, Yours very truly Theo Frederick I am 18 years of age & have some years before me to make a good use of if God permits me to live through them.LAW OFFICES GRIGSBY & GRIGSBY. MULHALL BLOCK. MELVIN GRIGSBY. SIOUX K. GRIGSBY. SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 2nd 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- Replying to your esteemed favor of the 24th inst., will say that Colonel Grigsby is at present in the East. We expect him to return daily and he will be pleased to reply upon his arrival. Yours truly, Sioux K. Grigsby [*9568*] Mr. Jacob A. Riis Honorary Chairman Mrs. Jacob A. Riis Honorary Vice-Chairman Mrs. Julian Heath, Chairman Mrs. L.S. Houghton, 1st Vice-Chairman Mrs. Rossiter Johnson, ad Vice-Chairman Miss Annie R. Beals, Secretary Miss Clara Field, Treasurer Miss Charlotte A. Waterbury, Head Worker The Jacob A. Riss' House The King's Daughters' House of The King's Daughters' Settlement 48 and 50 Henry Street New York April 2, 1901 Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - The Kings Daughters' Settlement organized in 1890 by Mr. Jacob A. Riis, which since then have been working out his theories and principles for the betterment of the tenement house dwellers of the lower East side, has been obliged by the growth of its work to lease a second house. This has been formally named the Jacob A. Riis House (underlined). For its maintenance $5,000 per year is needed, and to obtain this sum the Board of Managers is asking fifty persons who, they believe, know and appreciate the value of Mr. Riis' work, to subscribe $100 annually for five years. Will you be one of these subscribers? Checks may be made payable to Miss Clara Field, Treas., and sent to to 48 Henry Street, City. Very truly yours, (?) (?) 9569SECRETARY'S OFFICE PORTO-RICO San Juan, Porto Rico April 2nd, 1901. To The Honorable, The President of the United States Senate, Washington, D. C. Sir: Pursuant to section 19 of an Act, entitled "An Act Temporarily to provide revenues and a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes", approved April 12th, 1900, I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the Acts and Resolves of the first Legislative Assembly of Porto Rico. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Norman H Hunt SECRETARY. R [*9570*]Opened in 1896 Telephone Pine 4161 The San Francisco Boys' Home A. H. HUTCHINSON, MANAGER 1808 ELLIS STREET NEAR PIERCE For boys ambitious to obtain an education. Open to any boys needing such a home. The home is supported by the earnings of the boys, by a small printing office, by subscriptions to "Our Youth" and by occasional gifts from friends. San Francisco, Cal., April 2, 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: Thank you very much for the kind personal letter. The boys are very much pleased that you replied to their congratulations, and have warned me to keep a good hold on this letter from you. To explain this I will have to tell you that people who visit the home frequently ask to see the originals of letters from various notables who have written to me or taken an interest in the home, and one evening after the various letters had been exhibited, a former letter from you disappeared. At another time a letter I had from Charles Dana Gibson, the artist, disappeared, but was returned to me later by mail, in an envelope upon which the address had been written with a typewriter, the thief having become conscience-stricken. The one who took your letter probably had no conscience. Yours respectfully, A.H. Hutchinson. [*9571*]1 [*P7*] ? London April 2. 1901 My dear Roosevelt I was so interested to get your long letter of March 18, and many thanks indeed for it. It is very good of you to write your views so frankly, and yet it is only by a frank interchange of views that our Peoples can hope to understand each other as they should. I shall always cling hopefully to the belief that "the better we get to know each other, the better we shall like each other", & I feel that my chief life's work here will be to bring about a better understanding of the limited states "point of view". At present — even in Parliament — the ignorance is dense; though not more so, I think, than on your side about us! This canal question promises to be one of the most awkward forces along the whole course, [we] I cannot help feeling that it will be successfully surmounted, if we only take it steadily and don't try to rush it! I fully appreciate your view of the American case, & at once admit that of course your people care very much more about the [*9572*]2 whole affair than we do here. In the United States it is a great national question — here it is a side issue inviting a point of principle. But this letter is a more definite point than you perhaps realise. I cannot too strongly assure you that there is every desire here that the canal should be built, and administered by the United States for their exclusive profit, so long as the status of neutrality is not interfered with. This neutrality was the mainspring of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, & was reaffirmed in the Hay-Paircapte convention, (which latter was exclusively designed & framed by your side). From this point, however, the negotiations assume the following aspect from our point of view. And in saying this I have the highest authority for stating that this is the view of the United Cabinet on the subject. Perhaps the most powerful statesman we have said to me only this afternoon:- "Our view of the case is this. A comes to B and says, You have certain contract rights which are very inconvenient to my business, & I want you to forego them. B doesn't want to at all, but out of pure friendliness says "Very well, I am anxious to oblige", and actually agrees to every request as(3) formulated by A. Some time after, A reappears and says:- "I have partners in my business — they are not satisfied, and insist that you shall abandon all your contract rights. In fact they state that they have cancelled our firm's signature to the original contract, and request that you will ratify this action on their part". At the same time it is pretty clearly indicated — through unofficial but important channels — that if B doesn't accept this "trouble will follow". (It must also be added that in this instance B is a proud and powerful nation which has very recently given signal proof of its friendship to A, and is no "little state" that has no alternative but to submit!) To this "revised" proposition B replies:- "I am sorry to say I cannot accede to these last fresh demands, although I have clearly shown my desire to assist your plan by accepting every one of your original proposals. For the present, therefore, we return to the "status quo", until we can arrive at some better understanding." -------- So much for my parable — which, as I have said, originates from a very high source; and which, rightly or wrongly, represents very clearly and forcibly the British point-of-view. [*9573*] (4) Against this your people may, of course, argue that their stand in this matter involves the national interest, to such an extent that they will sooner fight than give an inch. But is this always to be the answer of the U. S. when they can't get everything they want; and can you expect England always to give way simply because she regards the prospect of war with the U. S. unthinkable? Fortunately public opinion in England is too much pre-occupied at present to pay much attention to this matter, and I only hope this may continue until the danger is past. At any rate I hope we have from now until Congress reassembles in December for a calm reconsideration of the whole matter, and I trust that diplomacy and good temper may succeed in framing a new treaty sufficiently seductive to pacify the Senate. Meanwhile the less said in public the better, and if I see any fear of the matter coming up in our Parliament here I shall use every every kind of "blocking" device to stave off the discussion. This is, I think, the best service I can render! Personally, I believe, that the best chance for the new treaty would lie in extreme simplicity. In colloquial form, I would suggest merely the following "We agree to cancel the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, merely re-affirming that the canal when built shall be(5) always neutral, and open to the commerce of all the world." There should be no complicated provisions for peace and war. These merely incite to controversy; and everyone knows that in case of war, or real natural danger, treaties become waste paper, and each nation does what it thinks necessary for its own interests. Moreover, all the treaties, policing, & fortification, in the world would not be able to keep the canal open for the passage of warships in wartime — so [there] such provisions in a treaty are mere useless invitations to controvery and disagreement. In short — if the U. S. propose to England a simple guarantee of neutrality — I believe the only obstacle to the building of the canal — as far as we are concerned — will be forever removed. And now — as you have raised the question in your letter — I must say a few words about the Alaska Boundary question, from our point of view. Personally, I do not pretend to form a definite opinion as to the merits of the Canadian case, as although I have been to Alaska & studied the maps on the spot I do not feel qualified to pronounce a judgment. At the same time I do not by any means doubt that the U. S. are in the right; but it6 must not be forgotten that Canada also claims and thinks that she is in the right! And all England suggests in the matter is that the Canadian contention should be seriously investigated by impartial judges. It is here necessary to remember that in 1895-96 there was a boundary dispute between England & Venezuela. England thought she was right, whilst Venezuela was equally confident of the justness of her case. Whereupon the U. S. intervenes (with some aggressiveness!) and invites that England shall submit the whole dispute to arbitration. England agrees, and the consequent proceedings vindicate her claims. Now, another boundary dispute arises, with the U. S. as one of the parties concerned. England, mindful of the precedent of 1895-96, suggests arbitration. But the U. S. response — and say in effect "oh no — we won't arbitrate about the boundary, because Canada "hasn't a leg to stand upon"." But (setting aside the inability of one party to a dispute deciding this point), if the American case is so overwhelmingly sound why not accept arbitration, & so demonstrate the soundness of your claim before the world? This would follow the precedent laid down by yourselves & silence all comment. But in refusing to arbitrate you naturally invite the comment that the U. S. only approves of arbitration when it cannot [pri????] affect their own interests! Besides which there is7 no doubt that the inconsistent attitude of the U. S. in this matter, and the bold plea of "non possumus" has caused a certain amount of irritation in English official circles, and may make our Government less ready to make concessions to the U. S. in other matters of dispute. Of course I know what sort of a jingo answer the Senate and Press would make to this statement; but forget that you are an American for a moment, and put yourself in our place and say if our view of the matter is not natural and reasonable! I firmly believe that England is always willing to go further in the way of concession and friendly service to the U. S. then to all other nations of the earth combined, but it cannot be "all give and no take", and your people should remember that we also are very proud and very powerful! Well now I have said my little say and hope you will take it in exactly the same spirit as I have said it. But I am sure you will, because you must know that I care more that good should come of these things than I do for anything else. It is only by knowing what is in each others minds that we can come to a good understanding, and I only hope that I have been as clear as I have been frank in putting the English side of the case. If you in return will be equally frank and tell me exactly what you think of [my] this case from your point of view, it will be really helpful, and will assist me in my earnest desire to present the American case as clearly as possible to our people & press here. [*9575*]8 of course — if you prefer it — I will never quote you, though you may trust my discretion in this matter. But what I really want is your clear authoritative opinion to modify or supplement my own judgement. I am in rather a peculiar position over here. The ignorance in Parliament about the American point of view is simply abysmal, and it should take very little effort on my part to get myself recognised as the "Member for America". And to achieve this is one of my keenest ambitions! By the way I am still minus your last book of essays & I must hold you to your offer, made at Oyster Bay last summer, to send me an inscribed copy. Please do not disappoint me! I am very sorry to hear from friends in Washington that poor Lowther (of our [?]) has been getting into hot water. Of course I can't vouch for the story as I have heard it, but I can scarcely believe that he has really been behaving in an "Anti-American" way. I know him so well, & have never heard him express anything but the most appreciative and friendly sentiments — so much so indeed that when he was in England this winter everyone was chaffing him for being an "America-maniac". I know Lodge has some grievance against him, Mr. Lowther is really such a good fellow that I should be very sorry if things went against him in Washington through any misunderstanding. Parliament has just risen for the Easter recess and my wife & I are off to the country for a breathing spell.9 We have had a hard session so far, with much trouble from the Irish, but I have enjoyed every minute of it! I have already spoken twice — without disaster — but mean to indulge in this practice very sparingly! I saw a picture of your house in the "N. Y. Tribune" a short time ago. I know it well, & we nearly took the corner house opposite when we were first married! I would like to be there for a week now, more than I can say; & both my wife & I often miss Washington & our many good friends there. How is dear Mrs. Cowles? Do give her our united love and tell her that my wife is always hoping for a letter from her! My wife says she cannot find anyone she likes nearly as much over here! And now, goodbye, & please forgive this long and controversial letter. If you can spare the time for a reply it will be more than appreciated. Please give my kindest regards to the Lodges, Roots, & other friends, and with warmest good wishes to Mrs. Roosevelt & all your family from us both, believe me Always yours sincerely, Arthur H. Lee *9576*Fort Leavenworth Kans. April 2nd 1901 To His Excellency the Vice President Dear Sir I write you to say I am again in the service, your letter gave me confidence so I enlisted. I gained my stripes by merit, passing the examinations for Sergt & was finally made Quartermaster Sergt by my Troop Commander, Lieut Keyes, a very good officer. This Regiment is going to be a fine one from the looks of things. I have put in an application fro Chief Trumpeter & as I am fairly good Picolo player I may succeed. [*9577*]I sincerely hope you are well as also your family & may I see you Sir our President. Again wishing you well I will conclude & Remain Very Respectfully H.P. Lee Late. House Detention Auditorium annex Q.M. Sergt (sic) H. P. Lee 14th U.S. Cavalry Fort Leavenworth Troop . F. KansasPortsmouth Va Apr 2nd 01 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U.S. Washington D.C. Dear Sir I have the honor to make application through you for a position as Puler or Forwarder in the U.S. Gov Bindery I am an ex member of the 4th Va Reg and served in Cuba under Col Taylor. Any thing you can do for me will be fully appreciated Yours Truly Ect Jno McCloud 108 High St [*9578*]James H. McGraw, President. Edward E. Higgins, Treasurer G.S. Marden, Vice President. George R. Warden, Secretary Success (underlined) McGraw-Marden Company, Publishers. University Building Washington Square New York City April 2, 1901. Editorial Department Orison S. Marden, Editor Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:--- I was very sorry to learn from your letter which I received this morning, that you are too busy to contribute the article I asked for. I suppose that it is useless to make one more final appeal, as I had arranged the June "Success" so that you would have a special rep- resentation in it. If you could find time to let is have a thousand words or so between this and April 15th., we will be most pleased to give you any assistance in the matter, and if you should care to dic- tate your copy to a stenographer, I will have one call on you at any time that meets with your convenience. Will you permit me to call your attention to the Easter issue of "Success", and to the article therein, entitled "Two Men on Horseback" being a critical comparison of yourself and the emperor of Germany. I have sent you copies of the number. I have been requested by the proprietors of "Success" to state that we would be pleased to present you with the original drawings of yourself and the emperor that accompanied the article. We have had them framed, and trust that you will accept them. Hoping you will pardon my many interruptions, I have the honor to remain, Yours respectfully, Robert Mackey (?) "Success" 9579[shorthand] Ogden & Brook. 526 Broadway, New York. St. John's Road, Huddersfield, England. Broad Brook Co. Conn. New York April 2, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir:- Is there any time during the next two weeks when I could have a five-minutes' interview with you at any time and place that may suit your convenience? I will promise not to bother you longer than the time stated above. Yours etc., Willis G. (?) Ogden THE PLAZA REPUBLICAN CLUB (ORGANIZED 1897) 1047 Sixth Avenue Between 58th and 59th Streets Alexander Caldwell, President Thomas F. Wentworth, 1st Vice-Pres. Alfred L.M. Bullowa, 2d Vice-Pres. Bainbridge Colby, 3d Vice-Pres. Samuel Thorne, Jr., Secretary Edward H. McCray, Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Class 1902 Edward W. Harris Chairman William C. Deane, Secretary Gen'l Anson G. McCook Frank H. Partridge Louis F. Cardani 1903 Major Thomas B. Odell Philip A. Rollins John S. Tebbetts John W. Jacobus James Yereance 1904 Arthur L. Merriam William Leary George Storm Edward F. Dwight Benjamin Crane Officers of the Club Ex-Officio FINANCE COMMITTEE: Gen'l Samuel Thomas Gen'l Thomas H. Hubbard Samuel W. Bowne Washington E, Connor P.C. Costello Treasurer of the Club Ex-Officio MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Class 1904 William Sloane Thomas B. Evans Harry L. O'Connor Class 1903 Lewis D. Einstein Paul Libby Henry A. Uterhart Class 1902 Julian M. Isaacs Warren A. Mayou Alfred Coxen New York April 2nd, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: Permit me to inform you that the Plaza Club's Annual Reception and Vaudeville Entertainment, given to the Republicans of the 29th Assembly District, will be held at the Carnegie Lyceum, corner 57th St., and Seventh Avenue, on the evening of May 4, 1901. As the expenses, amounting to $600. are to be met by voluntary contributions of the members of the Club, we take the liberty of requesting a contribution from you for this object. Kindly make check payable to the order of Edward H. McCray, Treasurer, 672 Broadway. Your obedient servant, Frank H. Partridge, Chairman, Entertainment Com. Na 13 E. 54th St. N.Y. (Signature dictated) [*9581*]Avon Ills. Apr. 2, 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Mr. Roosevelt: During the campaign I started what is known as a "Memory Pillow." It consists of simple pieces of cloth and on these I ask my friends and also others to inscribe their names, (with a lead pencil) after which I outline them with silk thread. If it isn't asking to much of you I would be exceedingly grateful if you would [*9582*](personally) write your name on the inclosed piece of cloth and return to me in the envelope which I inclose. Thanking you in advance for your kindness I remain, Yours truly, Nellie Perry[*G. G. A.*] U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRUCULTURE, 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. April 2nd, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel: While Newell and I are both deeply sorry for the decision which you were obliged to make, each of us sees the reason for it, so far as our general point of view will permt. We were contemplating an unrivalled opportunity to get certain work done, and we may therefore have overlooked other sides of the question. There are a good many things I should like to have a chance to talk over with you before I go West, which I suppose will be about the first of May. Could you give me half an hour some time if I come up to Oyster Bay or meet you anywhere else you may appoint? After seeing you, I should like to go on to Albany to have a talk with Middleton, if I can arrange to meet him. Very sincerely yours, Gifford Pinchot. Forester. [*9583*][*P7*] 49 Broadway New York. April 2, 1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Mr. President: I have no objection to your showing my letter to Mr. Murray, but Mr. Murray's efficiency was not demonstrated by his acts. He simply went up there once a week to draw his pay. Mr. Bender did not prefer to do the work himself, but found it absolutely essential to do so. Evidently Mr. Murray came to feel that he was the fifth wheel in the wagon and was not of any use except to draw his pay. Very likely Mr. Murray will deny these statements, but it is true that Mr. Bender made the assertions. Upon second thought I do not know as I care to involve Mr. Bender in the statement, but so far as I am concerned you can use my name; not because Mr. Joe Murray has not been a friend of mine, but that I believe these to be facts. I have spoken to you very freely on this subject because I know that Mr. Murray would come to you for redress or reconsideration. Yours sincerely, T C Platt [*9584*] United States Senate Washington, D.C. April 2, 1901 Dear Mr. President: The Vermont officers in the Civil War organized a re-union society at the close of the war, which has been a very great success. We have an annual meeting and banquet. The meeting this year will be at Burlington, our largest city, and the committee in charge of which Ex. Governor Barstow is chairman, are very anxious that you should be present and deliver the address. It can be held any time from the 1st of August to the 1st of December if you will attend, but they would be glad it the latter part of August. That is a pleasant season in our latitude. Now let me add my earnest appeal to that of the committee. You know I have tried various times to secure a visit from you to Vermont, and it seems to me this is a very favorable occasion for you to be introduced to our people. Very truly yours, Redfield Proctor Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. [*9585*][shorthand]212 Plane Street — Newark, N. J. 1 April 1901 — Hon. Theodore Roosevelt - Vice-Prest. United States My dear sir - My friend, congressman Parker of New Jersey, very kindly wrote to you at my request, asking you to make a date when I might call on you and lay before you the request of the Presbyterian Union of our City. I supplement his letter to ask you not to dismiss the matter without giving me an interview if you can possibly spare the time. I will not impose on your kindness and good nature and can say all I wish to in a few moments. May I ask you to name as early a date as convenient and indulge me? With kind regards and best wishes, believe me to be Most Cordially Yours George F. Reeve — In behalf of the Committee [*9586*][shorthand notation]Hennessey O. T. April 2, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir: Your favor of March 29 received. I thank you for the interest you have taken in aiding me. Respectfully yours, J.D. Rhoades [*9587*]Washington, D. C., April 2, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-president U. S., Washington, D. C. My dear Sir and Friend: Your very kind letter of March 30th received. I thank you very kindly for favor expressed therein and I readily see that it is very proper that a Senator from New York should ask my endorsement from our "Vice-president" and will endeavor to secure his request for your co-operation for the promotion of your humble servant. Thanking you for your kindness, I am, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, James B. Robinson [*9588*]>> left side of image: lines of shorthand? << [*P2*] April 2nd [01] CALUMET CLUB 267 FIFTH AVENUE. My dear Theodore; I want to see you for 4 minutes about a matter that, as reported to me, has greatly aroused my wrath as an American, & I feel that you should know about it too. home any time & place to suit you & believe me Yours truly Cornelius Roosevelt [*9589*][*2*] [*CR? *] WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. April 2, 1901. Sir: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 25th and 27th ultimo, inclosing communications containing information concerning the qualifications of Lieutenant Theophilus Breckenridge Steel for a judgeship in the Philippine Islands. In reply permit me to thank you for the interest you have manifested in securing the information regarding this gentleman. Very truly yours, Elihu Root Secretary of War. To the Vice-President, Oyster Bay, N. Y. [*9591*] LONG ISLAND RAILROAD COMPANY. OFFICE OF GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT. WILLIAM J. ROSE, GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT. Long Island City, N. Y., April 2nd 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice Prest. U. S. Washington D. C. My dear Sir: I write in the interest of my son, a youth of 17, who of his own volition has entered the National Preparatory School under Lieut. Braden, a regular Army officer at Highland Falls near West Point, in anticipation of securing an appointment in time for the coming June Examination,which his instructors assure me, he is well qualified to pass successfully. He is a fine big fellow & inherits the martial spirit from his paternal Great Grandfather who was a West Point Graduate. The boy's sole ambition is to "follow the drum" and knowing your interest in youth of his type I venture to invoke your aid in his behalf. I learn today [*9592*]LONG ISLAND RAILROAD COMPANY. OFFICE OF GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT. WILLIAM J. ROSE, GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT. Long Island City, N. Y., __________ 190 that a young Mr Howes from the 15th [P??????] Congressional District has signified his intention of resigning his appointment & that his Congressman has named a successor as principal but no alternate as yet, as is customary & I am desirous of securing this or any other available vacancy to gratify my son's ambition. It seems most unfortuante that a boy of this type should experience any discouragement at a time when the ranks of regular West Point graduates have been so sadly depleted & in anticipation of the needs of our greater Army. The boy comes of good ancestry many of whom have served this Country on land & sea in the diplomatic service, & their must be room for the rising generation of the right [kidney ?] — In explanation of my identity, I have been in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad [*9593*]LONG ISLAND RAILROAD COMPANY. OFFICE OF GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT. WILLIAM J. ROSE, GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT. Long Island City, N. Y., __________ 190 for 35 years and that Company having acquired control of the Long Island system I was assigned to duty here about two months ago by Mr Cassatt & my other superiors in the capacity my title hereon indicates & for the purpose of aiding Mr Baldwin, in promoting the interests of Long Island under P. R. R. methods and Oyster Bay is not the least of the points that interest me. My father's people were originally New Yorkers & I am only returning to this land - My only apology for intruding upon you in this informal manner must be the necessity for haste and your well established reputation for aympathy with & interest in American youth upon the lines for which you have by your distinguished career, set the pace - Thanking you for any aid or interest this may awaken in you, I am Very respectfully Wm. J. Ross [*[Rose]*] [*9594*][shorthand notation]THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEW-REVIEWS 10 ASTOR PLACE, NEW YORK ALBERT SHAW, EDITOR April 2, 1901 My dear Governor Roosevelt: I want at once a brief article of information about the status of the American navy, with particular reference to the work that is now going on in the shipyards, the distribution of it, and so forth. Of course I know you cannot bother about anything of this kind, and I merely write this to ask you who at Washington in connection with the Navy Department could do it for me unambitiously and with directness and accuracy, and without beating about the bush or making any fuss. What I want is a cross-sectional view of the American navy in commission and of the work in the shipyards, to show how much of a navy we have made preparations for up to date. It was a very great pleasure for me to see you again last night, and particularly to note your fine condition after your arduous work of wielding the gavel. As ever, Sincerely yours, Albert Shaw [*wm*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. [*This is a copy of a letter that went to Oyster Bay. Dr. Shaw having left the office before we thought of asking him as to your exact whereabouts. w.m.*] [*9595*]THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEW-REVIEWS 10 ASTOR PLACE, NEW YORK ALBERT SHAW, EDITOR April 2, 1901 My dear Governor Roosevelt: I want at once a brief article of information about the status of the American navy, with particular reference to the work that is now going on in the shipyards, the distribution of it, and so forth. Of course I know you cannot bother about anything of this kind, and I merely write this to ask you who at Washington in connection with the Navy Department could do it for me unambitiously and with directness and accuracy, and without beating about the bush or making any fuss. What I want is a cross-sectional view of the American navy in commission and of the work in the shipyards, to show how much of a navy we have made preparations for up to date. It was a very great pleasure for me to see you again last night, and particularly to note your fine condition after your arduous work of wielding the gavel. As ever, Sincerely yours, Albert Shaw [*wm*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. [*9596*]Text is illegible.[*[April 2, 1901.]*] [*PF*] WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. Dear Colonel Roosevelt, I find upon my return from Chicago that I am on house of the Committess which will have in hand the can of the Rough Riders, in June: and also find that there is a Expert that you are to attend this Session. I write this note that should this change in your expectations be true, Mrs. Stewart & I would be delighted with the pleasure of a visit from you & Mrs Roosevelt and of your boy Ted! For his benefit we can arrange such tramps in the near mountains and give him some opportunity to acquaint himself with Western out door life. We can secure him a first class field naturalist to accompany us and make our tramp tell his Secreatary and knowledge of Summer life here. [*9597*] Enclosed to Casper Whistery, a day or two linger, the negative of your own & his selection of the pictures suitable for the illustration in Your Outing. 95972 WILLIAM A. OTIS & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. WILLIAM A. OTIS. PHILIP B. STEWART. WILLIAM P. SARGEANT. FRANCIS GILPIN. The Stewart therein disclosed is too much disguised to seriously damage the picture except in its composition. A letter from Goff recently informs me that your skins are fast being shipped. I have learned of a pack of dogs in the Gila river, in Arizona, which hunt where the primeval grizzly [?] in shoals and where [?] are treated as beneath contempt. This [?] is in the final stronghold of the Apaches and so not entered by white men until very recently. Blacktail are very plentiful - [?] thick & savage. In short, this is the point where we must make our hunt two years from now. My data are perfectly trustworthy. I remain Very Cordially Yours Philip B Stewart April 2d 1901. [*9598*]Text is illegible.1 Johns Hopkins University, April 2 1901. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: Although upon a great question of national policy my beliefs are violently opposed to yours, I have long desired to know your views, of which some of your magazine articles gave me only a hint, on a subject which has exercised my mind from childhood, namely, the inadequacy of our present tools for political expression, and the possible ways of improving them. I enclose a letter I wrote to the Evening Post upon this subject (I have snipped and pasted it because the paper misunderstood my headings). A part of what I said under "2" I afterward expanded in a letter to the Baltimore News, which I also enclose. One who has used party organization for patiotic purposes as you have done, would naturally be in a position to throw light on the subject. If you should find time to answer my letter, I should like to know what you think of my objections to the present system, and which of the proposed remedies, if any, you think it would be most profitable to work for. As to restrictions at primaries, it might be said [*9599*]2 that I ought to begin my pursuit of true representation, by myself attending one of the primaries in Fishkill, where the provisions of the Primary Law have not been brought into play, and primaries are open; but unless primaries are made a tool of expression for all voters of the whole state I cannot help regarding them somewhat as chaff offered to deceive the people. Let me add to my newspaper letters another argument for reform. In one of your magazine articles you speak rather severely of those who gather in some small group round some theory or ideal and take no part in more practical endeavors for betterment. Now it seems to me that there are many useful people in almost every occupation, who have a cranky notion on some one subject, but who are kept sound and useful by having to perform all the ordinary duties of life. It seems to me also, that the right thing to do with "cranks" in politics is not to say hard things of them, but to lead them, nay, gently to compel them, to take part in deciding the real questions of the day. This might be effected by any of the reforms I catalogue. By second choice voting, the Prohibitionist, the Socialist, etc. would be encouraged, after expressing his peculiar viws (sic), to go on and give a second or third choice vote for [*9600*]3 a practical candidate. Proportional representation would give him representatives in our legislatures who would have to vote on real questions of the day. A system of primaries open to men of all opinions might also lead him into more practical politics. And lastly, Dr. Clark's "Oswego" plan would put him in a room to deliberate with about seventy men, taken at random from his ward - not a body of theorists, but a good average sample of the people. The education which the "crank" might receive by one of these methods would do much more for the safety of the state than his greater direct voice could possibly do against it. That the partial disfranchisement of independent thinkers, which the present system effects, does not really protect us from cranky notions is shown by the capture by Free Silver of the Democratic party. Very truly yours, J. DeLancey VerPlanck [*9601*][shorthand]J. B. Wheeler, 27 William Street. New York April 2d 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, United States, Washington, D. C. My dear Colonel: Replying to yours of March 29th, I beg to state that one sitting of, say twenty minutes, will enable Mr. Kelly to sketch you accurately. From this sketch he makes a model in wax, and from wax into plaster. Probably two sittings would then be necessary to make the plaster absolutely perfect and ready for casting into bronze; but, these sittings can be done at intervals of a month or six months, as you might find convenient; and, after Mr. Kelly has made the sketch, I feel sure that he can work in the Khaki suit from such photograph of yourself as you may recommend. I feel sure that you will be as much pleased with the collection, with Mr. Kelly the artist, and of the fact of your being in the collection, as are the other officers and gentlemen, - for the collection includes the inventor of the Turret & Conning Tower and the first chief engineer in the United States Navy, who is still living and is hale and hearty at the age of ninety-two. At any time that you can give the sitting, if you will please notify Mr. J. E. Kelly of 318 West 57th Street, this City, a day or two in advance, he will be ready for you and can guarantee absolute privacy, and the absence of any annoyance whatsoever. Faithfully yours J. B. Wheeler [*9602*] shorthandADVISORY BOARD THE OUTING PUBLISHING COMPANY C. C. CUYLER 239 FIFTH AVENUE 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 NEW YORK April 2, 1901. (C) Dictated. My dear Colonel: I return the three prints which you were kind enough to let me see. I have secured the negative from Mr. Stewart of the one with the dog in the foreground, and I shall have it enlarged and see how it comes out. Very truly yours, Casper Whitney. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. [*9603*] [*PF*] HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA To the Vice President. April 2, 1901 Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. New York. My dear Theodore:- Your letter of March 27th received. Do not get down on your luck or begin to think of ending your days practising law or teaching history; your immediate business is to keep on making history. Everything here is is in suspense pending the action of the Convention on the question of Relations. I believe these, as covered by the Platt Amendment, will be accepted considering them as part of the "Joint Resolution" As soon as the Cubans realize that our idea is not aggressive nor our purpose the acquisition of territory, but simply to have an announced understanding in order that the rest of the world may not attempt to interfere in Cuban affairs, I think everything will be all right. The main thing now is to establish the Cuban government. [*9604*]ADVISORY BOARD THE OUTING PUBLISHING COMPANY C. C. CUYLER 239 FIFTH AVENUE 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 NEW YORK April 2, 1901. (C) Dictated. My dear Colonel: I return the three prints which you were kind enough to let me see. I have secured the negative from Mr. Stewart of the one with the dog in the foreground, and I shall have it enlarged and see how it comes out. Very truly yours, Casper Whitney. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. [*9603*] [*PF*] HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA To the Vice President. April 2, 1901 Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. New York. My dear Theodore:- Your letter of March 27th received. Do not get down on your luck or begin to think of ending your days practising law or teaching history; your immediate business is to keep on making history. Everything here is is in suspense pending the action of the Convention on the question of Relations. I believe these, as covered by the Platt Amendment, will be accepted considering them as part of the "Joint Resolution" As soon as the Cubans realize that our idea is not aggressive nor our purpose the acquisition of territory, but simply to have an announced understanding in order that the rest of the world may not attempt to interfere in Cuban affairs, I think everything will be all right. The main thing now is to establish the Cuban government. [*9604*]No one is more anxious than I, provided it can be so established as to be enduring and secure until such time as the people of Cuba may desire to establish more intimate relations with the United States. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the youngsters in which Mrs. Wood joins me, Yours as ever, Leonard Wood This political situation is largely due to papers like the Evening Post (N.Y.), etc. This class are accomplices before the fact in many cases.No one is more anxious than I, provided it can be so established as to be enduring and secure until such time as the people of Cuba may desire to establish more intimate relations with the United States. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the youngsters in which Mrs. Wood joins me, Yours as ever, Leonard Wood This political situation is largely due to papers like the Evening Post (N.Y.), etc. This class are accomplices before the fact in many cases.YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A MEETING IN THE INTEREST OF CHRISTIAN WORK AMONG PRISONERS ON TUESDAY, APRIL (2d?) AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK AT THE HOUSE OF MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM JAY SCHIEFFELIN, 5 EAST 66TH STREET MRS. BALLINGTON BOOTH WILL SPEAK. R.S.V.P. 9605[ca4-2-01] Political Monopoly, 2nd. Remedies. TO THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING POST: SIR: Mr. Baxon calls the recent national election a muddle. The fault lies in a system of voting insufficient alike in nation, State, or city, to express the popular will. Our system gives two firms, called party organizations, a monopoly of nominating candidates. Let me catalogue proposed remedies: [*9607*] 1 Freedom of Competition. New nominating firms cannot freely compete because we are afraid to "throw away our votes like Prohibitionists," to withdraw our votes from the lesser evil, and so to cause the greater to prevail. (a) Second-choice voting would mend this. By writing his "2" or his "3" on the ballot, a voter could express, like a mugwump, his choice of evils, while not afraid by his "1" to support, like a Prohibitionist, the party of his heart. (b) Another way to freedom is proportional representation. Information about this may be had of Mr. Stoughton Cooley, Maywood, Ill: It is used in Denmark, Switserland, and Belgium. [*9607C*] 2 Regulation. Regulation has already begun. Whether we shall succeed in making the regulated primary the organ of our will remains to be seen. In New York city a primary voter must swear to "general sympathy" with the party's principles and "general intention" to vote its ticket -- a rule that bars out the very men who might otherwise lead at the primaries a revolt against the bosses. If the monopoly of two organizations is to remain, every voter ought to have a voice in one or other of them, however opposed his opinions to platform and practice of both. [*9607D*] 3 State ownership. Dr. Clack proposed in Oswego that each seventy voters should meet and choose a delegate, the delegates to meet and choose all city officers. These official meetings, small enough for discussion and balloting, would render party primaries unnecessary. See his book "The Machine Abolished," Putnam. [*9607E*] J. DE L. VER PLANCK. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., December 13. [*9606*][*[Enc. in Ver Planck 4-2-01]*]Charles J. Bonaparte Attorney at Law [?] [?] P F April 3rd, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, My dear Mr. Roosevelt- I find your two letters of the 30th ulto. and 1st inst. awaiting my return from Milwaukee this afternoon. I am much interested in the letter from Mr. [?], and will return it to you tomorrow or the next day; I should like to retain it long enough to show it to [?] who will be here, I think, tomorrow. We have been to Washington, as expected to go there, to confer with [?] as to the [?] work as Chairman of the Investigating Committee. I do not know what will become of our friend Welsh, how that [?] has taken the oath of allegiance. He has so thoroughly 'pinned his faith' on that [?] personage, that this very un-Washingtonian proceeding on the latter's part will, I fear, almost break his heart. It is really a rather sad case that man who is absolutely disinterested and conscientious, and who has done such unselfish and, [?] self sacrificing work to promote the public good for many years, should [?] inclined, as he certainly does, to get less and less able to keep his feelings under the control of common sense as he grows older. Believe me, as ever, Dis[?] yours most truly Charles J. Bonaparte 9608[*For file*]The Independent Telephone 3928 Cortlandt 130 Fulton Street Cable Address INDEFULT NEW YORK NEW YORK CLARENCE W. BOWEN Publisher April 3, 1901. Hon. Theore Roosevelt, Vice-President The United States, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- On Friday, August 9th, at my country home, Woodstock, Conn., will occur the centennial celebration of the founding of Woodstock Academy, in which our family have been interested from the beginning, and I have been requested by the Committee of Arrangements to write to you to ask if you will kindly be present on that occasion. Hon. William T. Harris, Commissioner of Education, will deliver the formal address, and other gentlemen of distinction will be present, including, we hope, the Governor of the State of Connecticut, and Charles A. Russell, of the Committee of Ways and Means of the House. Institutions like Woodstock Academy have had a most beneficent influence in the development of the country during the past century. This influence, however, is not to be measured by the number of graduates, but rather by their character. I am sure you will be doing a service to the cause of education in New England, which will be heartily appreciated, if you can see your way clear to accept the invitation as above suggested. You will be the guest of the Committee from the time you leave New York on Thursday evening, August 8th. I will write [*9609*]The Independent Telephone 3928 Cortlandt 130 Fulton Street Cable Address INDEFULT NEW YORK NEW YORK CLARENCE W. BOWEN Publisher 2 you later regarding further particulars. We shall expect you to remain over Sunday in Woodstock and be my guest. If Mrs. Roosevelt could come with you, or your sister Mrs. Coles, could come over from Farmington, I could have Mrs. Bowen write to them at a later date. As Woodstock until the middle of the last century was under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts, I shall write to Senator Lodge to be present. I have already written to Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, of Harvard University. I send you a historical sketch of the Academy, which I wrote while a college student. Very truly yours, Clarence W. Bowen [*9610*][shorthand]Later Just as I am signing this, I get [*F*] your letter of April 1. I shall like very much to meet you whenever and wherever we can talk together. L.B.R.B. Harvard College Cambridge, April 3, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: It occurred to me after I wrote to you that you might be puzzled by my letter; and I felt this particularly when I saw something in your letter which I had overlooked,- the words "they have invited you." I was puzzled because, not having been invited either to the breakfast or to the dinner, I did not see how I could go to either. Beyond all this, I did not see how we could talk on college matters if I should go. I supposed the breakfast and the dinner would be more or less political, and would not give either of us the opportunity for which we were looking. If you see your way to an hour free from other engagements at any time when you are here, I beg you to let me know; and I will try to arrange my time-table accordingly. Sincerely yours, L.B.R. Briggs. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [*9611*]Supreme Court Judges Chambers Court House, Chambers Street New York April 3 1901 My dear Theodore:- I will answer in extenso your letter in regard to admission to the Bar course of study [?] in a in a day or two. I have been giving a good deal of thought to it but as I have been sitting in the Appellate Term on appeals, for this week, from lower courts & have had a calendar of 175 cases or so before us have not had time to look the matter up thoroughly [*9612*]I send this minimal line just to show that the Court has this matter under advisement! With best regards to Mrs. Roosevelt. Seriously yours John Proctor Clarke [*Clarke*] P.S. Would you give [?] [?] to a picture of your latest judicial appointment if it should be sent? JPC [*9613*][*P.F*] PIPING ROCK, LOCUST VALLEY LONG ISLAND. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your very courteous note and check received early Tuesday morning just in time to be of great service to us and was very much appreciated by the Town Committee. I sincerely thank you on behalf of the Committee for your hearty support of the ticket. Very sincerely W. Burling Cocks [Cocks] Sec'y Town Committee 4/3 . 1901 [*9614*]File[*F*] EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON. April 3, 1901. My dear Mr. Vice President: Your letter of the 30th ultimo with enclosures, in the interest of Rev. John C. Caraher, has been received. In reply I beg to say that the appointments as chaplains in the army have already been made, being announced on March 30th. Under other circumstances it would afford me such pleasure to bring your communication promptly to the President's attention. Adjutant General J. N. Kilian, of Lincoln, Nebr., whose endorsement of Rev. J.C. Caraher you enclosed, was on March 30th appointed as Captain and Assistant Commissary of Subsistence. Very sincerely yours, Geo. B. Cortelyon Secretary to the President. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N. Y. [*9615*]EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON. April 3, 1901. My dear Mr. Vice President: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your note of recent date, accompanying a communication from Hon. C. Stuart Patterson, in the interest of Mr. Bradley T. Johnson, Jr., and to say that it will be brought to the attention of the President. Very truly yours, Geo. B. Cortelyou Secretary to the President. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 9616[* [4-3-01] *] [*688 723P 44*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY C106 Ny mz Ge 23 paid RECEIVED at Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th & F. Streets, Washington, D. C. Apl 1901 Dated San Francisco Calif 3 To Hon Theo Roosevelt Washn DC Word to Corbin immediately would clinch commissary Captaincy Am Banking on meritorious army record. and your kind interest words fail to express gratitude [*9617*] Arthur G Duncan[shorthand]A. P. Gardner. Hamilton, Mass., April 3, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. My dear Mr. Vice-President:-- I understand that you are to speak at the Home Market Club dinner on April 30th. If such is the case, I hope you will spend a night or two with me at Hamilton so that I can instruct you as to the real necessities of the New England farming industry. I have some very strenuous hens which I succeed in making lay more eggs than my neighbors hens and I feel that I can interest you in these and other important matters. Very respectfully, A. P. Gardner [shorthand] [*9618*]University of Minnesota, College of Science, Literature and the Arts. Minneapolis, Apr. 3. 1901. Hon. Theodore Rosevelt (sic), Washington. D. C. Dear Sir:- Being interested in a debate at this institution, "Resolved that the President of the U. S. should be elected for a term of seven years and be ineligible for reelection" I take the liberty of asking your opinion as to the advisability of the change proposed. Very respectfully, Nicholas Hansen, Box 385, "U" of "M" Minneapolis Minn. [*9619*]Globe Ariz April 3 1901 Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY My Dear Col Yours of March 26 to hand Will Say I Saw the account in Losangles Herald of March the 8 I Enclose Slip but you must Excuse the Ragady and dirty Piece as it is the only accont at hand -- What I Wish is to Secure Same Employment from Gov that I can keep Studdy untill I can get ahead Enough to do Business for My Self Such as Watchman Guard are Forest Ranger are Any thing that I am compatent to fill Yours Sincerely S B Henderson Box 130 - Globe Ariz [*9620*][shorthand]New York 4/3 1901 Mr. Theodrra Roosevelt Dear sir & Brot I understand they are building a Gov" Printting Office at Washington DC My Brother and my self would Like Employment as BrickLays I Know of no one, from Albany to write to that I thought would Land no quicker than you would. If it would not be putting you to much Trouble the Lieutenant in charge of the Building is Mr. Sewell Or if you would, [*9621*]send [me?] a Letter of Introduction It would do as well Fraternaly Yours In A.F. & A.M. W. [I?] Hosac C F Hosac 139 West 100 st New York CityHARRISON K. CANER, VICE PREST. J.L. KETTERLINUS, PREST. WALTER CLOTHIER, SECTY. CARROLL H. SUDLER, 2ND VICE PREST. WALTER WARNER, TREAS. Ketterlinus ESTABLISHED 1842 LITHOGRAPHIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY 4th & ARCH STREETS Philadelphia, 4-3-1901 WORKS: 4TH & ARCH STS. PHILADELPHIA. BRANCH OFFICES: NEW YORK CHICAGO MUTUAL RESERVE BLDG. MONADNOCK BLOCK. BOSTON, TREMONT BUILDING. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C., Dear Sir:- We send you under separate cover a copy of a book we have printed for and shipped to the Military Government of the Philippine Islands, in which we believe you will be interested. Yours very truly, Ketterlinus Litho. Mfg. Co. (?) M.L.C. 9623San Diego, California, April 3, 1901 Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President Dear Sir, Your Excellency have been hunting at the White River Forest Reservation of Colorado and I think have been impressed with the necessity of efficient game protection. In my opinion this could be done best by making the forest Reservations national game preserves, a haven of refuge where they could breed unmolested. By adding available timberlands and by cutting and staking hay on the Reservations the danger of the deer moving to their destruction could be avoided. A collection of toll to provide some means and a strict prohibition of carrying arms would protect the game. Cattlemen could be granted annual passes for one horse only for one man unarmed. The natural [*9624*] 2. hatchery Trapper's Lake, tributary to White River, Green River, Gunnison and others should also be protected and similiar waters on other Reservations. The passage by Congress of such a measure would be of everlasting material and educational value to the nation and it is worthy of the exercise of Your Excellency's influence to have framed and introduced a bill to that effect. The necessity of Congressional action is apparent by the utter failure of State laws wich cannot be enforced. They are at the mercy of jurors who never will convict a Settler of violation of game laws or "a poor man who is trying to make a living anyway". If "anyway" meant the slaughter of one of their priced Cattle, leniency would be a crime with the same people, because cattle is money; but this standard measure of value does not extend to the unfortunate Deer and Elk, or as a settler explained his wanton destruction of game: "the d..... deer ain't worth anything anyway". The number of deer killed annually by the average [*9625*] Settler amounts at least to 25 heads and about 5 heads for each outsider hunting. Then there are the Indians and hidehunters. Since my observations commenced in 1894 I have travelled in the Rocky Mountains several months each year and I noticed a rapid increase of game. Regions fairly well stocked in 1894 are without game at present. Ruthless slaughter is the cause of it. I have seen a settler and prosperous cattleman near White River bringing in 3 does on one August day leaving them to rot without even using any part of them. I have seen on William's Fork in front of a Bachelors cabin on the ground exposed to the hot September sun seven deers: "I care a d . . . ., I get my winter supply later on, it is to warm yet." But why did he kill the poor creatures. The ignorant people draw a sharp line between soulless animals and a human being and this unscientific and erroneous idea wish petrifies the hearts and callouses conscience against the sufferings of animals, is the curse of this country. Education is slow work and in the meantime all lovers of nature's works and all people who have a heart for our fellow creatures hope you will enlist to defend our game. I beg to be your obedient servant. ? Klietsch ? [shorthand]Paterson N. J. April 3rd 1901 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U. S. A. Dear Sir By to days mail I send you a copy of my latest book, entitled "Two Lovers and Two Loves" and two sheets of music. I include a review of the book by one of our local papers which gives a [gavel]description of the book. The time is near at hand when the nation's (according to their religions) will take one of two sides in a final struggle for supremacy. In my book I have made the prophecy that you will be in your second term as President of the United States when that terrible event will take place. Conviction strong and deep impelled me to write both books. In the last few years at night when others were sleeping and when I should also have rested nearly all of these thoughts have come to me! Nay more! forced themselves upon me, and to ease my [*9628*]mind I have written them. Years before it came to pass it was prophesied that Lord Rosebery would be Prime Minister of England. When the last fight is on, I feel that you of all men in this nation would be the fittest to take the office as President of the U. S. and when prophecy respecting these events will become history, destiny will place you at the head of the American Government. Could there not be a good use made of a hundred volumes of the book by sending hem to your newspapers friends and others throughout the different states? In chapter IIV Book II - page 412 you will find a description of the dreadful struggle on the last battle field of earth, on which I describe you as taking a prominent part. This struggle will come, and it will take place on that battle field as sure as the sun shines. And I also believe it will come inside of twelve years. I feel sure that you can do much for yourself and the cause of righteousness over [*9629*]And also help me at the same time by sending out a number of these books, I sincerely wish that I could have an interview with you. I shall be pleased to hear from you soon. I remain sincerely yours one of your well wishes Thomas A Macdonald 680 -14th Ave Paterson N. J. [shorthand]James W. McMahon, President. David Ledwith, Comptroller. Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank. 51 Chambers Street N.Y. New York, April 3, 1901- My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Your esteemed favor of the 1st inst. with three letters enclosed, received. They are precisely what we desire, and I thank you cordially for same, remaining Very sincerely yours, J W. McMahon Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, V. P. 9630Passaic N. J. April 3rd 1901 Mr William Loeb Jr. Secretary. My dear Sir;- Will you kindly return the transcript enclosures in my letter to Vice President Roosevelt of March 21st ult. and very much oblige? Very truly yours, S. D. Mott P. S. —Yours of March 30th rec'd. [*9631*]3 April 1901 Camden N.J. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Washington D.C. My Dear Sir I venture to ask a favor of you, but not an office or a dollar. I am superintendent of our Sunday School in Camden (Tabernacle M.E.). We hold our Easter Service on Sabbath afternoon next, and expect a pleasant time. Will you kindly wire me AT MY EXPENSE on Saturday an Easter greeting of a few words to be read on Sabbath afternoon. It will be received most gladly and add much to the interest of the session. Awaiting the granting of the favor, and thanking you, in advance, for the same, I am Yours very truly Walter M. Patton 508 N. 3rd St. 9632Washington, D.C. Apr. 3. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: I am instructed by the Lincoln Emancipation League of the D.C., to request you to kindly send a contribution to the expense fund of the league for its dual work this season, namely appropriate celebration of Emancipation Day in this city on April 16, and meet expenses of the tribute to the memory of Abraham Lincoln to be presented at Springfield Ill. May 30. Note extract from Washington Daily Times of April 2. Your kindness will be appreciated. Very respectfully James W. Poe President. [*408 S. Cap. St.*] [*9633*] A Tribute to Lincoln. Washington to Send a Handsome Design Encased in Rosewood. A meeting was held last night by the special committee appointed by the Lincoln Emancipation League to prepare a memorial tribute to Abraham Lincoln to be sent to Springfield, Ill., on the occasion of the transfer of the remains of the President to the mausoleum erected to his memory. James W. Pow and Louis A. Wiles, the delegates to Springfield, were present and took part in the deliberations concerning the proposed tribute. The chairman presented a design for the tribute and an estimate of the cost of the work to be done on it. It is to be encased in rosewood trimmed in silver. Renditions were adopted expressing the purpose of the tribute. It was agreed that the tribute be presented in the name of the league and the people of the District and that the names of the officers and members of the organization and all contributors, not members be inscribed on a special parchment and placed with the tribute in the Lincoln Mausoleum at Springfield. A poetic tribute has been received from the Women's Auxiliary of the League. [*9634*]the Baltimore office, which will be open in either twenty-five or thirty days-you [?] kindly mention in your letter that your have been aquainted with his father and myself for a number of year. Should you prevail on the Vice President to write a few words also in his [?] as his and your letter, [?] hear great influence and [?] his chance of being candidat- ed for the position. The do request you to send letters to the Book Lovers Library as soon as possible. New York April 3rd 1901 202 West 81st St My dear Mrs Roosevelt I am going to ask you to do me a favour and will be very much indebted to you if you will kindly write a letter endorsing my son Edward L. (as per copy enclosed of letter of recommendation and commercial history) So Mr K. Y. Eaton Book Lovers Library, 1323 Walnut Street Phila. Pa. [?] my son is [?uk-] -ing the management ofAccept my sincerest thanks in advance. With kindest regards to yourself and Mrs Roosevelt, in which my son joins. I Remain Very sincerely yours Node E. Preston [*9636*]THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Incorporated 21,000 Offices in America Cable Service to all the World. 510P Number 7 Sent by De Rec'd by DA Check 54 paid [ex?] RECEIVED Apl 3 1901 Dated New York 3 To Hon Theodore Rosevet [Roosevelt] Oyster Bay NY We are informed that Secty of War Root is about to abolish the US Army trasports [transports] entirely and ship all Army supplies in foreign vessels We wish you would telegraph President McKinley asking him to prevent this until he has a talk with our committee D H Ralston, secy Eastern Business Men's Ass'n In George Hotel Brooklyn NY[shorthand]UNION COLLEGE, SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK, UNION UNIVERSITY. Office of the President. UNIVERSITAS 1795 CONCORDIA 1873 April 3, 1901. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster, Bay? N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am authorized by the Board of Governors of Union University to ask you to serve as the Honorary Chancellor for the current year and to deliver the address at our commencement, June 12th. This is our third attempt to honor ourselves by securing your acceptance of this office. You may remember that last year you were prevented from coming to us by your engagement at Harvard, and the year before by your engagement at Cornell. It will be a bitter disappointment to us if any other engagement stands in the way this year. The Honorary Chancellor's address has been for many years the great feature of our commencement exercises. You may choose any subject suitable to the occasion and may speak for as long or as short a time as you wish. You have the hearts of the [*9639*]Vice President Roosevelt (2) young men of our country and will be speaking to them in reality, for your words will be given the widest publicity. No one knows better than yourself what to say to inspire them to manly living. May I not hope that the great honor sought may come to the old college which I represent. Yours sincerely, Andrew r. r. Raymond [*9640*][shorthand]171 Broadway, N.Y. April 3rd 1901. My Dear Colonel: Owing to your kindness and the presence of my friend from Brooklyn, my reception by the President and Asst. Secty of State Hill, last Monday was all that could be desired and were it not for the fact that the places mentioned, Nuremberg or Kehl, had been filled before my arrival, it is my belief that I would have been successful then and there. As it was, it was intimated that a suitable vacancy was liable to occur at any moment. When it does and I learn of it I am going to bother you once again, as from my experience I gathered that any suggestion from you would be equivalent to an appointment. For your kindness in this matter I will not attempt to express my appreciation, believing that my feelings towards you are too well known by both yourself and my friends. Very truly yours, Colton Reed [*9641*][shorthand notation]21 Cortland Street New York. April 3, 1901 My dear Colonel: I last evening learned that you had been invited to attend a Masonic dinner, to be given in East Orange next Wednesday evening, the 10th inst., and sincerely hope that you may find it convenient to accept same, and give us the pleasure of having you as our guest at out home over-night. I am not a member of the order, but have accepted an invitation to be present at the dinner. There will, I am sure, be quite a number of people present whom I think you will be glad to see (and who will, I know, be glad to see you) -- some of our more prominent citizens of New Jersey, among whom I might mention ex-Attorney-General Griggs. Knowing the parties in charge of the arrangements, feel that I an assure you of a pleasant evening, and repeat the hope that you may find it convenient to be with us. Very sincerely yours, [?] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*9642*]was greeted with hearty and prolonged applause at the close of the reading. I am Yours very respectfully Theodore J. Seward Secretary The National Baron and Barnoness de Hirsch Arts Club Monument Association New York [37 West 34th Street] 78 Fifth Avenue April 3rd, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Chamber Washington D.C. Dear Sir: On behalf of the Baron and Baroness de Hirsch Monument Association I write to thank you for the letter of sympathy and approval which you kindly sent to be read at the Golden Rule meeting [*9643*]March 26th The meeting was a very remarkable one in numbers and enthusiasm. The feeling was universal among those present that the occasion marked a new era, in human fellowship -- the beginning of a movement toward the final unity and solidarity of the race. Your letter was highly appreciated by the audience and BARON AND BARONESS DE HIRSCH MONUMENT ASSOCIATION (Courtesy of the National Arts Club, 37 West 34th Street) President General Thomas L. James Vice Presidents Hon. Grover Cleveland, LL.D. Hon. Levi P. Morton Hon. Seth Low, LL.D. Rev. Robt. Stuart MacArthur, D.D. James Talcott, Esq. Hon. John G. Carlisle Rev. Edward McGlynn, D.D. Rabbi Gustav Gottheil, D.D. Hon. Abram S. Hewitt Isaac N. Seligman, Esq. Secretary Theodore F. Seward, Esq., 76 Fifth Avenue Treasurer August Belmont, Esq., 23 Nassau Street Directors of the Association Rt. Rev. Henry C. Potter, D.D., Bishop Prof. Cyrus Adler, LL.D. of New York Hon. Charles de Kay Rev. Robert Stuart MacArthur, D.D. Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst, D.D. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President Henry Clews, Esq. of the United States Dr. Isaac Adler Hon. Grover Cleveland, LL.D. Ex-President Charles R. Lamb, Esq. of the United States Isaac L. Rice, Esq. Hon. Levi P. Morton, Ex-Vice President General Thomas L. James, Ex-Postmaster of the United States General of the United Hon. John Hay, Secretary of State States Hon. Myer S. Isaacs Charles W. Eliot, LL.D. President Hon. John G. Carlisle of Harvard University Hon. John D. Crimmins Rev. Francis L. Patton, D.D. LL.D. Rabbi Gustav Guttheil, D.D. President Princeton J. Edward Simmons, Esq. University Hon. Seth Low, President of Columbia Rabbi Emil G. Hirsch, Ph. D. LL. D. University Hon. Randolph Guggenheimer, Frederick R. Coudert, Esq. President of the New York Hon. Carl Schurs Common Council Rev. Edward McGlynn, D.D. Hon. A.J. Dittenhoefer Prof. Edwin R. A. Seligman, LL.D. Isaac N. Seligman, Esq. Prof. Daniel C. Gilman, PhD, LL.D., August Belmont, Esq. President of Johns Hopkins Isaac N. Wallach, Esq. University Hon. James M. Varnum, Surrogate Hon. Oscar S. Straus, U.S. Minister to. Hon. Daniel S Lamont Turkey Rev. William H.P. Faunce, D.D. William Dean Howells, Esq. Simon Sterne, Esq. Hon. Abram S. Hewitt Robert E. Matthews, Esq. Edward Lauterbach, Esq. Charles C. Beaman, Esq. Rev. Robert Collyer, D.D. Hon. W. Bourke Cockran Hon. Thomas C. Platt, Senator of the Emanuel Lehman,Esq. United States Louis Stern, Esq. James Talcott, Esq. Henry B. B. Stapler, Esq. Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, LL. D. Senator James H. Hoffman, Esq. of the United States Rev. Madison C. Peters, D.D. James Speyer, Esq. Theodore F. Seward, Esq. J.B. Bloomingdale, Esq. Louis Windmuller, Esq. Edwin Markham, Esq. [*9644*]#343 N. Park Ave. Austin. Stat[?] Chicago, Ills. April 3rd, 1901. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Your letter of March 16th duly received, accept thanks for your many kindnesses in my behalf and your efforts to secure an appointment for me. I fully understand that you are greatly hindered owning to the great number applying to you for your aid and the rigid apportionment of the positions among the Senators and Congressmen. Regards to Senator Mason, he has endorsed me for the position of U.S. Deputy Marshall, to Marshall Ames of the Northern District of Illinois. Marshall Ames states that Senator Mason had written him a nice letter endorsing me for the office. I feel exceedingly thankful to you for your interest in me and the offer of your valuable aid and will try and honor the same when possible. In brief, I state the proceedings to the present time. On the 25th of March I called on Marshall Ames with local endorsements, your letter of promise to aid me and my Friend Alderman Hunter of the 55th Ward, we had a lengthy interview with Marshall John C. Ames, who stated that it was not his plan to remove a good officer for another man, though he acknowledged my endorsements were of the finest and wished me to have a duplicate made of some and returned to him to file, which would receive their due consideration. I stated that it was not my intention to secure another satisfactory officer's position, but wished him to favorably consider my appointment on his new term starting January next, which he promised he would do. [*9645*]#2. I found by a few remarks from Marshall Ames, that a letter from you to him, endorsing me for the position, and pushing my candidacy for deputyship under him at the beginning of his new term would, in short, mean my appointment. In closing my wife, Myself and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. send our best regards to you. Wishing you the best of health I remain, Yours for Service G.A. Tod P.S. Enclosed you will find duplicate copies of my local endorsements and other communications. [*9646*][For 9 encs see 3-19-01 3-14-01 3-21-01 3-22-01] [shorthand] Father's sake. I am, with renewed thanks for your kindness, - Truely Yours [*[Tracey?]*] Minnie Spencer Tracey 155 Madison Avenue New York ? ? April 3rd 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, - Please accept my sincere thanks for your very kin d personal letter. I do not know whether I shall be in America next winter, but I shall hope to have the immense pleasure [*9647*]Philadelphia at the house of Mrs Charles S. Whelen's which she most kindly placed at my disposal, and which proved a very great success. I enclose a programme hoping that if you are lost in a city where I am singing, You will remember my name, and come to hear me sing for my dear of meeting in the future Mrs. Roosevelt and Yourself. - I have given up the idea of singing in Washington this Spring, although I have met with great success in the concerts and musicales I have given both in public and in private houses, - My last Recital of Song was in Philadelphia [*9648*][?] Broadway New York April 3rd, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, In view of the attacks that have been made upon us in connection with the speeches delivered at the dinner of the Legal Aid Society on March 23rd, it has been decided to have all the speeches printed so that our friends may see how fearfully our opponents had to distort the facts in order to lay a foundation for their criticism. I enclose a galley proof of your speech, which, I would beg of you to revise and indicate such corrections as may occur to you and then to return it to me for embodiment in the "Book of Speeches." My last letter to you has not yet been answered. I intimated my great desire to have you dine with me and my family at my house at some convenient time, and hope that you have not overlooked this sincere request. As long as you dine with "mine enemies", I don't see why you should not give the like pleasure to Your old friend, A V Briesen [*9649*]State of New York Board of Mediation and Arbitration James M. Gilbert, Chairman. Thomas A. Braniff, Secretary. W.H.H. Webster, } Buffalo, N.Y. [Albany] April 3rd, [01] 189__ Francis B. Delehanty, } Commissioners James M. Gilbert. } Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I was much pleased to receive your letter of March 26th. It was very kind of you to offer to assist me in getting a consular appointment. I note what you say in regard to getting Senator Platt's endorsement and I will write him for it when we decide on what place we will ask for, as I think we will have to wait for a vacancy in some good place not too far away, I will be on the look out for such a vacancy and will communicate with you later on and in the mean time if you happen to hear of any vacancy I would be pleased to hear from you. With kind regards I remain, Yours very respectfully, W. H. H. Webster P.S. I see by the papers that you are to be in Buffalo at the opening of the Pan American and I will try to see you then. [*9650*] ,Form M.P.S. NEW YORK, ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY CO. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MOTIVE POWER. GEO W. WEST, Supt. of Motive Power. MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., April 3rd, 1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir:- I wrote you some time ago asking whether it would be convenient to give the Master Mechanics and the Master Car Builders Associations, which convene at Saratoga Springs June 19th, 1901, a short address at the opening of the Convention. At the time of writing you were unable to say positively whether you would be able to do so. The time is now drawing near, and the members of both Associations, (which will assemble from Maine to Oregon and from the Canadian Provinces to the Gulf of Mexico) would like to have the opportunity of meeting the man they have helped to place in so honorable a position. I trust you will be able to meet with us if only for a short time, either on June 19th, when the Master Mechanics Association meeting will be opened, or on Monday June 24th, the day of the opening of the Car Builders Association. Kindly advise me at your early convenience whether either of these dates would meet your convenience. I am, Yours very truly, Geo W West Vice President Master Mechanics Assn. Chairman Comm. on Speakers. [*9651*]Lovelock, Nevada Hon. Theo. Roosevelt 4/3,1901 Washington D.C. Dear Sir:- Having read with pleasure your sketches of camp and ranch life, some fifteen years ago and followed the newspaper records of your brave and human work in Cuba, I have given you all the homage that one true American can give to another. But your hunting expedition in the west tresspassed on my rights. Your encounter with a mountain lion robed me of some of my glory. The account of your excellent marks manship and your bravery have gone forth to the wourld, while mine are burried in a country newspaper Am I not entitled to some of the honor as well as yourself. Have you ever fired a shot to equal this one, Can you shoot-as well after night- as you can by day light Yours Respectively Lute White Lovelock Nevada [*9652*][shorthand notation][*[for enc see 4-3-01]*] the liberty I have thus taken & suggest any plan or auspices under which you could come. With the greatest respect, S. Edward Young, Pastor, 2nd. Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, 4/3/1901 To Vice President Roosevelt: This region -- two million within 59 miles -- is the only large [?] of our nation in which you have never spoken. Second Presbyterian Church would like to be the means [*9653*]recent meeting in the Church President Schwab of the U.S. Steel Corp., Prof. Brashear, the astronomer, Congressman Graham [?] & others delivered addresses. We would wish you to be the only speaker of the evening & desire you to be the guest of the Church coming & going. Please pardon of having the young men hear you & requests that, if at any time -- week night preferable -- you can give an address, you will kindly designate when & we will make whatever arrangements [?] you [?]. At a [*9654*]the latter agreed that, if the offer were made to high, and made without a "string to it", he would accept it. He thinks, however, that it will not be offered "square", and also that, if it is, the President will make the offer expecting him to dislike it. I am disposed to think that these views on Foulke's part are well founded. To create the necessary vacancy, the President let it be understood that he would get rid either of Harlow or of Roudenberg, but coupled this intimation with depreciatory and sarcastic to Proctor, winding up, however, with the assurance that he would let Proctor stay, as the Reformers [?] to be so much in love with him. I do not know that these were his words, but this was their [?]. I am supposed to have heard all this, in a [?], confidentially, as you had better not repeat it, at all events as coming from me, but I send it as of some possible use to you in case of further developments in connection with the reorganization of the Commission. Roudenberg has received his commission and qualified; he then left immediately for [?], and has not been heard from since. He is reported to be greatly disappointed at his failure to obtain a St. Louis Fair Commissionership instead of his present post, and to think the salary [?] to the letter altogether [?], [*9657*] place, keeping there the property valued at a quarter of a million dollars. No evangelist is employed, no extra meetings held. Pews are free, and there is no revenue outside of voluntary contributions of the worshipers; yet the church is prosperous financially as spiritually. Seven Sunday evening this summer the services were transferred to the out-door pavilion in Schenley Park, the opening audience being estimated in the local press at 18,000, the closing at 15,000, and the average at 10,000. [*9655*] The forty new members admitted to Second Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., October 14, make nearly 700 new members received since Rev. S. Edward Young became pastor two years and nine months ago. This church headed the list of the Presbyterian denomination the past year, having welcomed 196 on profession and 55 by letter. During the last sixteen years twenty-three churches have died in or migrated from the down town district where Second Presbyterian Church is located; but its membership resolved to stand by their guns at the old [*9656*]Charles J. Bonaparte, Attorney at Law [?] Telephone [?] April 4th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, My dear Mr. Roosevelt;- I return you herewith Mr. Hey's letter. Melaney passed last night at my house, and I had a long talk with him on the situation in Washington. He brought some news of considerable importance. It appears that the President made yesterday a rather vague promise to Mr. [Edson], of the Detroit, that he would offer a Commissionership to Foulke, and the latter agreed that, if the offer were made to high, and made without a "string to it", he would accept it. He thinks, however, that it will not be offered "square", and also that, if it is, the President will make the offer expecting him to dislike it. I am disposed to think that these views on Foulke's part are well founded. To create the necessary vacancy, the President let it be understood that he would get rid either of Harlow or of Roudenberg, but coupled this intimation with depreciatory and sarcastic to Proctor, winding up, however, with the assurance that he would let Proctor stay, as the Reformers [?] to be so much in love with him. I do not know that these were his words, but this was their [?]. I am supposed to have heard all this, in a [?], confidentially, as you had better not repeat it, at all events as coming from me, but I send it as of some possible use to you in case of further developments in connection with the reorganization of the Commission. Roudenberg has received his commission and qualified; he then left immediately for [?], and has not been heard from since. He is reported to be greatly disappointed at his failure to obtain a St. Louis Fair Commissionership instead of his present post, and to think the salary [?] to the letter altogether [?], [*9657*] place, keeping there the property valued at a quarter of a million dollars. No evangelist is employed, no extra meetings held. Pews are free, and there is no revenue outside of voluntary contributions of the worshipers; yet the church is prosperous financially as spiritually. Seven Sunday evening this summer the services were transferred to the out-door pavilion in Schenley Park, the opening audience being estimated in the local press at 18,000, the closing at 15,000, and the average at 10,000. [*9655*] The forty new members admitted to Second Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., October 14, make nearly 700 new members received since Rev. S. Edward Young became pastor two years and nine months ago. This church headed the list of the Presbyterian denomination the past year, having welcomed 196 on profession and 55 by letter. During the last sixteen years twenty-three churches have died in or migrated from the down town district where Second Presbyterian Church is located; but its membership resolved to stand by their guns at the old [*9656*]Charles J. Bonaparte, Attorney at Law [?] Telephone [?] T.R.-[?] which is rather [?] in view or his vote to with-hold any appropropriation from the [?]. Harlow, although [?] to [?] physically from [?] his [?], is said to be very [?] giving up the place. Foulke has worked himself up into a state of great excitement about the Rodenberg appointment, and thinks the nation Civil Service Reform League ought to "resolute" [?] about it, and that a meeting of the Council should be called on the 15th inst. for this purpose. I have just written him that, while I would, as chairman, call a meeting of the Council, if he desired it, it was my own judgment that we had better say nothing about the Rodenberg appointment, and that, to avoid our either doing so, or being criticized for not doing so, it would be wise not to hold a meeting of the Council just now. It seems to me that, if we say anything, it will have to be something very disagreeable both to the President and to the [?], which will certainly embarrass our future relations with the latter, no less certainly not improve them with the [?]; on the other hand, I think the merits and evident motives of the appointment have been very thoroughly "[?] up" by all the newspapers of the [?] opinions [?]; and that no one will think of blaming us for not protesting against it, especially since it is now an accomplished fact. The President told Mr. [?] that Rodenberg expected to be again nominated and probably again elected to Congress in 190[?], and that his occupancy of his present place would probably be short-lived. I see nothing improbable in this statement, but I do not know that it materially Improves the situation. I learn from McAneny that we have had a rather narrow escape from an appointment even worse, since [?] and [?] [*9658*]Charles J. [?] Attorney of Law. [?] St. [?] St. [?] [?] [?] recommending the notorious John L. Caldwell ( I may no have his name right, but you will recognize the person [?] for the position: this, if I am rightly informed [?] to his reputation and record, would have [?] and significant selection as [?] well have been [?] I was sorry to [?] from [?] that Herbert Walsh has been [?] ill with appendicitis. Our friend, [?], seems likely to have some additional work as a result of Dr. [?] application of [?] [politxxx] to the taking of the census, since it now looks as though [?] a dozen [?] would be indicted for fraud, certainly four or five will be. Believe me, [?], Yours most truly, Charles [?]. Bonaparte[shorthand]P F Wyoming Southern Railway Company. Henry H. Boyce, President. Saratoga, Wyoming. 71. Broadway New York April 4. 1901 Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Dear Mr. Roosevelt Your note of the 23d is received. If agreeable to you we will let the matter rest in this way. If I can get away a day I will run down to Oyster Bay notifying you by wire the day before, and if before that time you are in the city and can spare me an hour I will meet you at any place you may designate. My main purpose is to possess you of the [?] of friends on the Pacific Coast and to convey to you personally the warmest expression of their good will. I am keeping my own counsels here absolutely because if the matter takes any public form I want it to be in the way of an invitation to you direct from the Governors of the Pacific Coast States ad from its leading commercial bodies out there. I wish in the beginning to say for myself my only ambition is to do a little toward making you President, for the welfare and glory of the whole country and that no public employment of any kind [would?] tempt me away from my business. Faithfully yours Henry H. Boyce 9660 to have this ease come up which my son is the accused I remain Yours Respectfully Santiag Brito Pinos Altos N M Pinos Altos N M April 4th 1901 (Mag Suillen?) Dear Sis You must please excuse me for writing to you for the season that we are not acquainted I am an old resedentee (resident?) of New Mex I have lived 37 years in New Mex and I am geting (getting) old and find it most impossible to defend my son's case in the following cost I have been a strong republican and the onely (only) two son's I have boath (both) of them served as Rough riders and I would far rather had them boath (both) killed on the battle field than April 4/01 [*F*] Union Club, Fifth Avenue & 21st Street. My dear Colonel, Don't you admire him. The laughing stock of the continental Europe since the crimea, & yet [*9663*]we quote him & gaze at him & value his opinions. Man for man our militia is as good as their regulars. [?] Yours cordially [?]OFFICES OF UNITED STATES INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, Bliss Building 35-37-39 B Street NW., Washington, D.C. April 4, 19o1. James H. Kyle, Chairman Boles Penrose. Andrew L. Harris Stephen R. Mallory. John M. Farquhar. John W. Daniel. Eugene D. Conger. Thomas R. Bard. Thomas W. Phillips. John J. Gardner. Charles J. Harris. Willliam Lorimer. John L. Kennedy. L. F. Livingston. Albert Clarke. John C. Bell. Charles H. Litchman. Theobold Otjen. D. A. Tompkins. E. Dana Durand, Secretary The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. : --- My dear Mr. Vice President --- It may interest you to know that Governor Crane, Mayer Hart, Senators Hoar and Lodge and Gen. Guild have accepted invitations to attend the Home Market Club dinner on the 30th instant and speak in welcoming you and in discussing the general subject of continued prosperity under Republican administration. I think Senator Hoar will be likely to address himself in part to a tribute to the late George Draper, the founder of the Club, and this will naturally lead him to the more general theme of the value of protection in preserving the home market and gaining foreign markets. We understand that you have accepted the invitation of the Hon. George H. Lyman to be his guest while in the city. Whether or not the State will provide an escort of cavalry I do not yet know, but the National Lancers have tendered their service, and if the State makes no arrangement, the tender will be accepted if agreeable to you. The tender is a personal as well as official tribute to you. We shall have a reception committee of 5o to 6o prominent men from all the New England states and some of them will meet you at the State line when you come. Our invitations will be issued next [*9664*]2 week and we shall afford the fullest possible opportunity to the public, outside the club, to attend. When the preparations become further advanced, I will write you more particulars and we shall be glad to be advised by you as to your slightest wish. There is nothing like frankness and an early understanding in such matters. I have the honor to be, with high regard, in behalf of the Club, Very truly yours, Albert Clarke Secretary and Manager. 9665[shorthand]Established 1870. Member of the Associated Press. Published Daily and Weekly by the Citizen Printing and Publishing Co. The Arizona Daily Citizen. The Leading Republican [?] Paper of the Southwest. Tucson, Arizona April 4/'03. Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C., Dear Sir:- Permit me to thank you for so shortly answering my inquiry, and to apologize for bothering you. I thought the name "Siggsby” might have been misspelled by the Citizen. Very truly yours, W.H. Dilworth 9666NATIONAL PIANO MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA New York April 4th, 1901 Honorable Theodore B. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Honorable and Dear Sir:- On May Fifteenth and Sixteenth, the Members of the National Piano Manufacturers' Association of America and dealers throughout our entire country and Canada, will have a general meeting of their organization in which we expect some three of four hundred gentlemen will participate, representing practically the entire music trade of this country. These gentlemen will be from all parts of the Union and on the evening of Thursday, May Sixteenth, it is proposed to give the Annual Banquet. The place where the Annual Banquet will be given has not yet been fully decided upon, but will be either at the Waldorf, Delmonico's or the Savoy Hotel, New York. At the Banquet, we very much desire to have several prominent speakers and our first thought has been directed to you and we would esteem it a very great honor and a privilege, if you could find it convenient to address the meeting on that occasion. You can readily understand that many will feel very happy and honored to hear something from the Vice-President of our country. If this meets with your approval, a personal invitation will be sent to you, if you so desire, and the subject matter of your address can be settled at that time or later. [*9667*]NATIONAL PIANO MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA I beg leave to remain, Yours most respectfully, Adolpho H. Fischer Chairman, Speakers and Reception Com., 417-433 West 28th Street, New York. [*9668*]Copy WASHINGTON, D.C. April 4, 1901. George McAneny, Esq., 54 William St., N.Y. City. My dear Sir: Mr. Dana, Mr. Edson and myself had an interview with the President this morning, lasting over an hour. I first called his attention to an amendment to the 5th rule, providing that applicants for examination might be American citizens or citizens of any of the dependencies of the United States, so as to let in the people of Porto Rico. The President took the proposed amendment and said that he expected to confer with Governor Allen in two or three days in regard to it. I remarked that since Gov. Allen was coming home, I very much wishes that he had appointed him Civil Service Commissioner as I understood had been proposed, in place of the appointment actually made. He said he thought we would be disappointed in Mr. Rodenberg, but that he would turn out a much better man that we supposed. He said he did not know what was Mr. Rodenberg's explanation of his vote in Congress. I said to him, it was not merely that but that it seemed to us that a man appointed to a place of this importance ought to have some affirmative qualifications for it. He spoke of the advantage of having a Congressman for legislative reasons. He asked if I thought the Civil Service law was likely to suffer from the appointment, and I told him that while it sometimes happened that the men who came into this work turned out afterwards to be good Civil Service reform men, yet the chances were against it. Edson remarked that the effect of the appointment upon public opinion was unfortunate; that the people generally took it as a sign that the law was not going to be enforced. The President assured us that it would be. Mr. Dana then took up the general subject of violations of the law, the men admitted and retained who had failed to pass in mere pass examinations, the new positions created by Congress, to which the Departments refused to apply the Civil Service law; the question of reinstatements, especially the 181 cases in the printing office. These were argued at length, the President insisting that if a man had been improperly discharged upon trumped-up charges, he ought to he reinstated, while Dana and I insisted that the examinations for reinstatements were quite as fictitious as the original charges and led to rotation in office, and I insisted that some time limit ought to be again applied. The President expressed no direct opinion upon the subject. We discussed the question of transfers again and the President read to us from the files a statement of answers of each of the Departments to the proposed amendments requiring six months service before transfers are allowed. All the answers he read were favorable but he read to himself the answer from the Postmaster General, and did not tell us what it was. He stated that Mr. Root had not yet answered. There was no definite result here. [*9669*][ [*Enc in Bonaparte 4-7-01]*] 2. Mr. Dana insisted that there ought to be some examples made of the numerous violations of the law and he gave us to understand that if we could present clear evidence, he would do this. We mentioned the Chenowith case to him and called up the Hicks case again. He understands that I am to stay here and give him the details in these cases and others, and asked that they should also be sent to the Department affected. Dana told him we expected to do this before making them public. We brought up the subject of laborers, the 113 appointed in the Washington postoffice, and the 34 in the New York appraisers office who were doing clerical duty, and suggested a general registration system for laborers. He seemed to approve this measure. I reminded him that the Civil Service law did not require any such registration, though of course, there was no prohibition, and the system was in actual use in the Navy Yard and elsewhere. I think very likely he may be willing to have it made general. We did not have time to go over all the matters, such as the deputy collectors of the internal revenue; the question of with-holding payments, or the appointment of men for eminent qualifications, for instance, Van Cott. He again brought up the subject of the Commission and said that he expected to keep Mr. Procter on the Commission "because we loved him so", but if any vacancy occurred hereafter, he wanted me to take the place. I told him I was willing to do so, but would be sorry if the place should be made vacant by Major Harlow's death, for I hoped that he would soon recover and understood he was getting better. He further said he wanted me to be President of the Commission, but I objected to this on account of Mr. Procter's greater age, service and experience. He seemed insistent on this point, and remarked that if cases were brought to him by a Commission in which he had confidence, he would o.k. them without difficulty. I do not however, place any great significance in his proposal to appoint me, as I do not see any prospect of a vacancy, and even if one should occur, other matters are likely to intervene which may produce a change of conditions, a change of heart - for instance - he may become very much dissatisfied with some of the reports of our Investigation Committee, etc. etc. Other things were discussed, of which I will tell you hereafter. Bonaparte writes me he thinks we had better not hold a Council meeting in Philadelphia, in which I am disposed (rather doubtfully) to concur. Yours very truly, (Signed) W. D. FOULKE.Col. Joseph A. Goulden, Chairman, 171 B'way. P.D.C. Edw'd. J. Atkinson, Secretary. Col. David S. Brown, Treasurer, 51st Street & N. R. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC CITY OF NEW YORK BOROUGHS, HEADQUARTERS, MANHATTAN & BRONX. ROOM 3 CITY HALL. 171 Broadway, New York, April 4, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- It is the earnest wish of your old comrades of the Civil War to have you deliver the oration on Memorial Day in the Metropolitan Opera House. You [have] kindly and generously reviewed the parade in 1900 and presided at the services in the evening in 1899, and now we want you to round out your patriotic and satisfactory efforts in our behalf by delivering the oration. It is usual to extend this, the function of the evening, to thirty minutes or thereabouts. Will you confer this additional honor on the old boys, the immediate predecessors of the gallant men of 1898. With assurances of high and affectionate regards, I am, Faithfully yours, J. A. Goulden Chairman, G. A. R. of N. Y. [*9671*]Melvin Grigsby. Sioux H. Grigsby. LAW OFFICES GRIGSBY & GRIGSBY. MULHALL BLOCK. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. April 4, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel: - Upon my return here I find yours of the 24th ult., and in reply will say that if you will ship to me here a set of your works it will give me great pleasure to present them, in your behalf, to our public library; and I am very sure that the gift will be duly appreciated. I am - Yours very truly, Melvin Grigsby [*9672*]Philadelphia 4234 Pine St. 4. April 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, I hear that you have written an article on the evils of the soup house system of so called charity; but, I have not yet succeeded in find- ing it in recent magazines. I shall be very grateful if you will send me word where to look for it, as I am working very hard to establish public opinion here, against it. Many others, in years past, have made a like effort, but, it has been useless, and, now [*9673*]vice, rather than tempted into it, by "charitable" persons who won't know the truth because it would mean the trouble of changing their methods? Of our little reform party, one has been frightened back into the ranks of the conservatives; death has claimed another; and Miss Calley and I remain ready to push forward the much needed reform in fact we are always doing something, even if only trying to convert one more person, To some, this seems a little matter, but, it means a lifelong degradation to thousands of the poor; which is my excuse for troubling you. Very truly Mary A. Grubb I feel that the duty to fight it, even if alone, rests with me, Fortunately I heard of Jaco. Riis, years ago, and, thro' his books have been strengthened to go on, and, I have written to him to come and speak for us on the subject; which, I trust, will be of the greatest help, though there seems to be no possible chance of moving the managers of these eleven soup societies; whose hearts, and minds seem deadened to the harm they are doing. Why should not the children of the poor be shielded from the dangers of pauperism and [*9674*]1337 11 N W Washington, D.C. April 4/01 Hon and Dear Sir and Friend Will you let me know when you are to be in Washington again? and kindly name a date and place where I can meet you? Someone has said that you will attend the Logan unveiling. My residence is only 3 blocks away. Perhaps I could see you after the ceremony? Will you oblige me? Sincerely yours Charles Hallock [*9675*] CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE, 59TH STREET AND 9TH AVENUE. New York, April 4" 1901 To Vice President Roosevelt: Dear Sir: I received your kind answer to my letter in re Mr. Keilley, and I fully agree with you in what you say. It is only another proof to me of your sterling worth - you always mean what you say. Fr. Doyle joins me in wishing you a happy Easter. Very sincerely yours John I. Hughes c.s.p. [*9676*][shorthand]Raton, N.M. April 4th, 1901. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My dear Colonel: -- I have made claim for pension on account of injury received while enroute from Tampa, Fla., to Montauk, L.I., and my Attorney suggested that a letter from you, might help me in the matter, as you will see by inclosed letter from said attorney. Anything that you can do for me in the matter will be greatly appreciated. Very respectfully Yours, W H Jones [Jones?] [*9677*][Enc in Brophy 4-24-01]Athens, Ga. April 4,1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President, United States Dear Sir: I have the honor to request now that if consistent if you would assist me to receive the appointment as Post-master in some office in this state or I would be grateful for anything I could get; in the gift of the government by which I could earn a living for myself and wife. Can give good local reference as to character, ability, etc., also service in the military branch - viz: Enlisted in 2nd Ga. V. I. May 4th, 1898, Served in [*9678*] -2- this regiment until just before their muster out of service; when I was transferred to the 3d Ga. V. I. November 1898. Serving with this regiment in Cuba in part of Jany., Feby., and March 1899 - and being discharged Apr 22d 1899. On account of said regiment being mustered out of Service. Enlisted again on the 29th Inf. U. S. V. Aug 17, 1899 doing Service in the Philippines with my regiment until returned home on Jany 1901 and being discharged on account of sickness. I have honorable discharges from all the regiments from which I was discharged for which I [*9679*]-3- am proud. Do assist me Sir, and it will ever be gratefully remembered and appreciated Sincerely your { Obedient Servant Address { Wm J Kinyon { 14 N. Foundry St. { Athens, Georgia Late Company Clerk Co. "G" 2nd Ga. V. I., Co "G" 3d Ga. V. I. Cos "C" and "I" 29th Inf U. S. V. [*9680*] Nathan M. Knowlton R.F.D., Westboro, Mass. April 4, 1901 Hon. T. Roosevelt Dear Sir: To save his friends from annoyance as well as yourself, I write concerning Henry D. Ayres, who I learn from others, has written you for a commission in the increase to be made to the army. He is a fine fellow but, unfortunately, at-times subject to mental troubles. For the past four years has been in my care. Six years ago, for some months, was at the Asylum Washington D.C. (Dr. Aimes?) [*9681*]Dr. Kobes now connected with Georgetown College knew him ten years at Fort Bidwell, Cal. Regretting the necessity of troubling you I am Yours truly, N.M. KnowltonHEINS & LA FARGE. ARCHITECTS, TEMPLE COURT, 7 BEEKMAN ST. NEW YORK. April 4, 1901. Dear Theodore:- I kept this to show to Heins, and now return it with many thanks. Faithfully yours, C G LaFarge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [*9682*]Mgr Mery, also his mother, has been working for years successfully to bring in discredit with the Pope so good patriotic Americans as Archbishops John Ireland and Keane for alleged Americanism in Church.- Long before, and after the war the motto at the Embassy on Piazza di Spagna was: "no Americans are admitted'.- Early during the Holy Year, when contributions and pilgrims from United States were few and far between, Cardinal Rampolla saw fit to "promote" the young Mgr to the Presidency of the Academy of Nobles, because he was so objectionable to all Americans.- Bad enough as it may be to have a Spanish Jesuit traveling in the interest of [*PF*] Personal. REFORM CLUB. 4.4.01. 233 FIFTH AVENUE. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Oysterbay, NY. Dear Sir, In regard to the rumor - not yet confirmed - that as successor to the present Apostolic Delegate at Washington, Mgr Mery del Val has been appointed, I have the honor to submit the following: At the beginning of the Spanish war it was thro' the influence of the young Mgr Mery, then a private prelate in the intimate papal household, and of his father, the Spanish Ambassador to the Vatican, that Leo XIII was induced to bless the Spanish arms.- [*9683*]4. inviolable guarantee is given of his changed sentiment: but, when has the Roman [?] not been ready to give guarantees - under mental reservation? -- In regard to my Manila aspirations I can only report slow, if any progress! I made a mistake to decline the post as chief of Translation Dept because I has conscientious scruples; I have taken up since Spanish and find it even easier than I thought. Your kind letter to Judge Taft has been cabled by the War Dept to Manila same day, you wrote it. No reply yet and no action taken: "pazienza" one must have, here, as well as in Italy! - Wishing your good self and yours pleasant Easter Holidays I remain, Yours faithfully and loyally W E Mantius. 3 REFORM CLUB. 233 FIFTH AVENUE. the U.S. Gov between Manila and Washington, via Rome and Madrid; to have at our Capital another Spanish Jesuit, who is perhaps the shrewdest and sleekest of all political intriguers wearing the purple, can hardly inspire confidence, even if impersonating a Messenger of Peace and Goodwill. The Vatican is well aware of that the Cuban, Porto Rican and last, but most important of all, the Philippine question is yet unsettled and makes its preparations! The official presence as Apostolic Delegate of Mgr Mery del Val, whose aggressively antagonistic attitude to anything American is a matter of record should not be tolerated unless [*9685*][shorthand] [*9686*]R.C. MORGAN. ANDREW ARVIDSSON. HEMP R.C. MORGAN & Co., Lexington, Ky, Apl 4th, 1901 Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY My dear Col, I desire to thank you for the letter of introduction you were so kind as to send me to United States Consul at Liverpool England Very Truly yours R. C. Morgan [*9687*]Conway Springs, Kan April 4 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. Dear Sir I have sent in my evidence that they have called for in my case and I am in a [?] of [?] I have to meet my debts and sick to boot and it is very hard on one to be hampered to [*9688*] the limit of their endurance to eat and creditors and I occasionally get a square meal when I visit the neighbors I have lots of friends that assist me but their courtesy will be overtaxed eventually and if there is any haste can be got on the Dept. of Pensions try and get them to consider my [*9689*]case as quickly as possible I have no money and the things I have go to the bank now & I am just [an] and the Postmaster give me the stationary and stamp to write you this letter. Thanking you for favors I am Resp'y Harley E Moyer Co. M 4th Ohio V.I. [*9690*][*PF*] No. 100 East 55th Street, NEW YORK, April 4, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, After having the petitions prepared for the Emigration Commissionership I called on Fred Gibbs in relation to the matter. He thought that there was no chance on earth for me to get it that he could see; that the place belonged to Kings County, who would certainly have a Candidate for it, with the enforcement of the two Senators. On account of the trouble in the State Mr. PLatt could not afford to oppose the wishes of the Kings County Organization. Gibbs said that if you were to speak to Mr. Platt in regard to the position of Appraiser of the Port, he had no doubt but it would be all right. He also informed me that the strongest man that I could send to Senator Platt was yourself, who, he says, thinks far more of you than you imagine. It appears that the present Appraiser has not satisfied either the merchants or the Government. Like the other place, I am not unfamiliar with the duties of the position, as I had an experience of about five years there. On account of existing conditions I think the chances are far better for the Appraisership than for the Emigration Bureau. The first time you are in the city, if convenient, kindly drop me a line and I will call on you. Very truly yours, Joseph Murray [*9691*]P.S. Fred Gibbs has a letter that you sent some one which the Journal people were particularly anxious to get last election. He will turn it over to you the first time he sees you. JM Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L..I. [*9692*][*PF*] Office of the City Auditor. CHAS. NEUMEYER, CITY AUDITOR. Louisville, Ky, April 4 190 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Sir: It gives me great pleasure to hand you, enclosed herewith, with my compliments, a facsimile copy of the first map of Kentucky drawn for Gen. Washington by Gen. Filson in 1784. I found the original among the archives of the City of Louisville, when they were under my control, but it has since disappeared. At that time I had a number of copies made and these also became misplaced until they were recovered several days ago. Thinking you might feel interested in the curious specimen of early American cartography I have had much pleasure in forwarding you this copy. Very respectfully Chas. Neumeyer City Auditor. [*9693*][*[For enc. see 4-4-01]*]Form No. 1 The Western Union Telegraph Company. RECIEVED at ______ Apl 4 1901 Dated Washington DC 4 To Col Theodore Roosevelt Will you serve with Secretary Wilson and me on committee to draft resolutions for Society of American Foresters on death of General Harrison resolutions all ready drafted and approvd by secretary to be presenting tonight. Gifford Pincho [*96948} [* [ca 4-4-01]*] No. 19. TREASURY DEPARTMENT For the information of The President. Atherton et al. called here the other day and that The President may have full information send three copies of official letters now on file in the Bureau. T. V. Powderly [*9695*]Form No. 1 The Western Union Telegraph Company. Received at ______ Apl 4 1901 Dated Washington DC 4 To Col Theodore Roosevelt Will you serve with Secretary Wilson and me on committee to draft resolutions for Society of American Foresters on death of General Harrison resolutions all ready drafted and approvd by secretary to be presenting tonight. Gifford Pincho [*96948} [* [ca 4-4-01]*] No. 19. TREASURY DEPARTMENT For the information of The President. Atherton et al. called here the other day and that The President may have full information send three copies of official letters now on file in the Bureau. T. V. Powderly [*9695*][For 3. enc. see 11-18-01 Whyte 3-31-1899 Laurie[*Copy*] Treasury Department Office of Commissioner-General of Immigration Washington, April 4, 1901. No. 2658-C. Mr. D. McNicoll, General Manager, Canadian Pacific Railway Co., Montreal Canada. Sir:- The Department presents, for your consideration, with a view to making some agreement with your Company whereby the evils now existing along the northern boundary line of this country may be remedied, the following considerations: As you are aware, the Acts relating to the exclusion of Chinese provide that no Chinese laborers shall be permitted to return to this country except at the ports of San Francisco, Portland, Oregon, Boston, New York, New Orleans and Port Townsend. Subsequently, by authority contained in the same Acts, certain ports were designated by the Department along the said boundary between the United Sates and Canada through which Chinese could re-enter this country. Your attention is also invited to the fact that under the provisions of said laws Chinamen can return to this country only through the ports from which they departed. Such an arrangement appeared advisable for various reasons, among others, that it tended to place the various transcontinental transportation lines upon an equal footing as regards the handling of Chinese passengers. In practice, however, it has been found difficult, if not impossible, to maintain the same thorough system of examination [*9696*]2. and inspection at the Canadian border ports of entry as at the seaports of the United States, and, furthermore, when Chinamen are rejected as inadmissible under the law at the last named ports, they are, of necessity, returned to China, from which distance it is comparatively difficult for them to again attempt to effect an unlawful entry. This, of course, imposes upon the lines bringing such passengers to American seaports the burden of returning the rejected ones and relieving the Department of that expense. In the case, however, of those who apply at the designated ports of entry upon the Canadian border, the authority of this Government extends merely to refusing them admission. Apparently the Chinese have not been slow to avail themselves of the advantage thus presented, and it is believed a number ineligible to entry have thus secured admission to this country. Furthermore, particularly along the northern boundary of New York, many Chinese have entered the country claiming to be natives of the United States, and after their claims have been passed upon by the courts those whose claims are found to be fraudulent have been deported at a heavy expense through some American seaport direct to China. This evil has assumed such proportions as to engage the time and attention of a large number of available officials of this Government, as well as to require a considerable expenditure of the fund at the disposal of the Department for the enforcement of the Chinese exclusion laws. This communication is addressed to you with the hope that an agreement between your Company and the Department may be [*9697*]3. effected whereby the apparent necessity of closing the abovementioned Canadian border ports of entry can be avoided. As a part of such agreement, it would be necessary that your road, by agreement with the Canadian Government, have the period of ninety days within which the present system of transit in bond is restricted extended for such greater length of time as will allow for a judicial hearing and decision by officers of this Government of the validity of the claims set up by Chinamen to be American born. In addition thereto, your Company should agree to return to China all subjects of that country who have applied for admission at Canadian border ports as American born and whose said claims have been rejected by judicial or administrative findings. As a means of preventing fraud, there should be embodied in said agreement with regard to all Chinese passing over your line in transit to the United States, the substance of the accompanying regulations relating to the transit of Chinamen through the United States to foreign contiguous territory. It is respectfully requested that you give the matters referred to herein the benefit of your consideration at as early a date as may be convenient to you, communicating the result thereof to the Department. Respectfully, (signed) T.V. Powerly) Commissioner-General. [*9698*][For 1. enc see 12-8-1900 Powderly]720 Richmond St Cincinnati Ohio April 4. 1901 My dear Roosevelt Would you be willing to request Mr. Chas H. Riggs 5908 Rural Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. in seeking a pastor for the East Liberty Church to give me a trial. Mr. Riggs is chairman of a committee to secure a pastor for the East Liberty Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg. If you will do me the kindness simply to ask for me a hearing this will secure me the opportunity to appear with others as a candidate before the church [*9699*]and then I will take my chances with other Candidates on the church’s estimate of respective merit. It gave me great pleasure last fall to cast my vote for an old classmate for Vice President. I hope at the next national election to have the greater pleasure of voting for you as President. I do not think you realize how proud your classmen are of you and so may take for flattery what is a true appreciation. Suppose I were in your place and you in mine would you not be proud, pardonably so, of me? I was [*9700*] intending to be at the inauguration but had an attack of La Grippe just at that time. I hope you will not think I am asking too much of you and will be willing to help me into a field of greater usefulness in my chosen work. Wishing you great success in your responsible position and by it a fitness for larger responsibilities and usefulness. I am sincerely yours W. F. PriceForm No. 1. The Western Union Telegraph Company. RECEIVED at ____ Apl 4 190[*[1]*] Dated St Lucia Fla 3 To Vice President Roosevelt Your letter is here Mr. Dantz is entirely acceptable and I hope you can secure the place M S Duay. [*9701*] [shorthand notation]H. J. Smith & Devereaux Company 334 Dearborn Street Chicago, U.S.A. H. J. Smith President Thos. H. Devereaux Vice-President 4-4-'01. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- Knowing you to be a philosopher, and like all of the philosophers, possessing a heathful sense of humor, we have taken the liberty of sending you today, under separate cover, a copy of the book entitled, "The Adventures of Theodore." In doing so, and lest you get a wrong impression from the cover, we wish to assure you that it is written by a man who admires you and who, indeed, made many speeches in your behalf. It is purely the production of a fun loving mood and has been favorably spoken of by the papers on all sides, while every member of our firm, we believe, was on your side in the recent election. If, among its pages, you should find a moment of rest and a freedom from the cares that surround you, we shall be greatly pleased. Yours very sincerely, H.J. Smith & Devereaux Co. H. J. Smith, Prest. [*9702*]Post Office - Safford Ariz 4/4/01 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, V. P. US. Washington D.C. My dear sir: I respectfully beg you to accept my sincere thanks: for the kind interest you have manifested in my behalf: in securing my appointment as postmaster at this place. The official appointment I recd on the 21st ult. Also your enclosure of the P. M. Gen's letter to you - demonstrating clearly to you I owe the appointment; altering many republican friends in and out of politics; had recommended me; I can now help my dear brother through his University Course and myself to. I assure you that your friends, without regard to politics are a legion in Arizona - Very respectfully, your sincere friend, Kate Tuttle P.M. [*9703*] Liberty Center, O. 4/4 - 01 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: The ladies of the M. E. church are securing quotations from favorite authors, which they expect to publish in pamphlet form. I would be pleased to receive from you a quotation from your favorite author to be used in the book. Thanking you for the favor I remain, Yours respectfully Mrs. F. K. White. [*9704*]Post Office - Safford Ariz 4/4/01 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, V. P. US. Washington D.C. My dear sir: I respectfully beg you to accept my sincere thanks: for the kind interest you have manifested in my behalf: in securing my appointment as postmaster at this place. The official appointment I recd on the 21st ult. Also your enclosure of the P. M. Gen's letter to you - demonstrating clearly to you I owe the appointment; altering many republican friends in and out of politics; had recommended me; I can now help my dear brother through his University Course and myself to. I assure you that your friends, without regard to politics are a legion in Arizona - Very respectfully, your sincere friend, Kate Tuttle P.M. [*9703*] Liberty Center, O. 4/4 - 01 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: The ladies of the M. E. church are securing quotations from favorite authors, which they expect to publish in pamphlet form. I would be pleased to receive from you a quotation from your favorite author to be used in the book. Thanking you for the favor I remain, Yours respectfully Mrs. F. K. White. [*9704*]be my fault if I do not see you. I shall hope to get two clear weeks ashore and my postal address will be the Kinckebocker club N.Y. whence I shall communicate with you. I am thankful to say that my wife continues to improve - indeed to do quite well, although she went south last week as a matter of precaution by the Dr's advice, as the weather in March has been far worse than I ever knew it. We read with much interest the account of your whole family attending at the Senate to see you take the oath as Vice President Kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt [?] I do look forward to leaving Yours Most Sincerely Henry White [*PM*] [*[4-4-01]*] AMERICAN EMBASSY LONDON My Dear Roosevelt, I have to thank you for two very kind letters about young John's aspirations to the Navy. It was most kind of you to take so much trouble about the matter. He is at present in Europe but was until recently at St. Paul's School [*9705*]New Hampshire and only left because the climate was too severe for him. But he is returning home with his mother this coming summer. I fear however from what you say that it will be difficult to get him in, for which I am very sorry as he is a boy of singular promise from a naval point of view. I shall hope however soon to have the pleasure of talking to you of that and other matters of greater interest and importance, as I have arranged to sail the day after tomorrow in the "Ampaina" which ought to arrive a couple of days after this letter and while at home it will not [*9706*]WILCOX & BROWN Abstracts Real Estate Conveyancing Arizona Mining Stocks Bisbee, Arizona, April 4th., 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D.C. My Dear Colonel: - I received your splendid letter to Judge George R. Davis, addressed from Colorado Springs, for which I thank you most heartily. I have not answered before as I was well aware of the fact that you would be too busy, on and after the inauguration, to be bothered by such trifles. I will enclose herewith Judge Davis's reply. I may not get the appointment, but it will be no fault of yours. Colonel, I do not wish to be asking favors all the time, but a friend of mine, Rev. Andrew F. Heltman, of Littleton, Colo., has made application for commission as Army Chaplain, and has requested me to ask you to endorse him. As he is a young man, with a broad mind, one who does not believe that a man must be a member, in good standing, of a church of some certain denomination, in order to save himself from eternal damnation, and as I know him to be one who is adapted to the work of a Chaplain in the army, I should be very much pleased to see him receive the appointment. If you think proper to say a good word for him, I shall deem your act of personal favor, and also a great favor to Mr. Heltman, and believe that he will prove in every sense worthy of the position. Mr. Heltman is a man of fine physique, has a good college education, and has held the position of Superintendent of a high school, and has a great nack of attracting other young men, not religiously inclined, and is a power for good in any company or community. Again thanking you for your kindness in the past, and wishing you [*9707*]WILCOX & BROWN Abstracts Real Estate Conveyancing Arizona Mining Stocks Bisbee, Arizona, ____, 1901 (2) a most prosperous and useful career in the future, as it has been in the past, and last, but not least, hoping that I, as well as the rest of my fellow citizens, may have the opportunity and pleasure of voting for you for the highest position in the gift of the American people, in November, 1904, I will close. Very sincerely, your obedient servant, Geo. B. Wilcox [*9708*]EDWARD M. WILSON COUNSELLOR OF LAW, EMPIRE BUILDING BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY Telephone---2106 Cortland April 4th, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Col. Roosevelt. I beg to thank you for your letter of the srd instant with regard to the High School Alumni Association dinner. I shall take pleasure reading it at the dinner and I know the members will be pleased to hear it. Yours very truly, Edward M. WilsonTHE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Office: 1419 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. First Notice. April 5, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Brother: Notice is hereby given that the next Regular Meeting of the Trustees of the American University will be held in this city at 1419 F Street, N.W. on Thursday, May 9th, 1901, at 10 A.M. Please be present if you can. Yours sincerely, Charles W. Baldwin Secretary. [*9711*]STATE OF NEW YORK LEGISLATIVE REPORTERS ASSOCIATION Albany, April 5th 1901 My Dear Mr. President; I expect to return to New York City at the close of the present legislative session and to take up again local political work with the home office as a working station. I am very anxious to know District Attorney Philbin and it would help me greatly if you would give me a letter introducing me to him. I only want you to say that I can trusted to keep my word and not to betray confedences. Perhaps it would be possible for me to help Mr. Philbin in the work he has undertaken at your command. I am very sincerely yours George W. Blake [*9712*]HEADQUARTERS 48TH INFANTRY, U.S.V. San Fernando de la Union, Luzon, P.I. April 5th, 1901. ORDERS, No. 33 I. The following telegram from the District Commander, complimentary not only to[t] the three officers it names but to the whole Regiment, is with satisfaction and pride published, to all concerned:- Bangued, Apr. 3, 1901. Col. Duvall, San Fernando, Accept my congratulations on the continuous good work of your regiment also extend my personal congratulations to Major Rice for his successful conduct of efforts in his district also to Lieuts. Gatchell and Smith for their gratifying success in their last encounter with insurgents. (Sgt.) J.F. Bell, Brig. Gen'l, Comdg. By order of Colonel Duvall: A.D. Bright Captain and Adjutant 49th Infantry, U.S.V. [Adjutant] [*9713*]Orders No 33 Hdqrts, 48th Inf USV San Fernando - April 5th Compliments Maj. Rice also Lts Gatchell and Smith on captures [Enc in Smith 7-1-01]DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY PUBLISHERS 34 UNION SQUARE NEW YORK CABLE ADDRESS: LONDON, SCOTOGRAPH NEW YORK, DOUBLEPAGE April 5th, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Of course my communication apropos the Bowles article was personal and I should not dream of regarding yours in any other spirit. I recognise the man who wrote 'The Rough Riders' as one of the most competent of critics of what constitutes vivid and graphic interest in narrative, and as I think you will find those qualities is the matter we are arranging to appear in 'Everybody's Magazine' I ventured my inquiry. The article in question was intended for the Magazine not for the Wallihan book. This is to contain only the pictures, and the accompanying text is also by Wallihan -- absolutely nothing else. I enclose the Mss. so you can see what he has written. Circulars have been sent out, and as soon as a fair numbers are in, the firm will set about publishing the book. That its value would be materially enhanced by an introduction from your it is unnecessary to affirm, and I hope you can find the time to write one, be it short or long. I can assure you absolutely there will be no advertising of participation on your part if you undertake the task, save the legitimate announcement of the fact. By way of partial return for your kindness in reading the Bowles Mss. I send you, with the compliments of the firm, a copy 9714 DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY CABLE ADDRESS: PUBLISHERS LONDON, SCOTOGRAPH 84 UNION SQUARE NEW YORK NEW YORK, DOUBLEPAGE HON. THEODORE ROOSEVELT---2 of Frank Morris's book, "The octupus". I think this come as near being a great American novel as anything I have road. Truly yours, J.O.H. Cosgrant Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. 9715 [[shorthand]]Atlanta, Ga. Apr. 5, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir, There is a dealer here who has a copy of "Reminisces and Sermons of the Rev. James Dunwody" a relative of yours. Thinking you might possibly wish to procure the book I write notifying you I will take pleasure in getting it for you. It has a cut and signature of the Rev. Dunwody, 123 p., $1.25. Very Resp't Yours, J.H. Elder 36 Rankin, Atlanta, Ga. [*9716*]House of Delegates [Annapolis] Washington, D.C. Apr 5, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island Dear Sir, As a fellow Republican, I take the liberty of sending you my speech which, I recently delivered in the House of Delegates of Maryland against the disfranchising act. I am Yours Respectfully P.E. Finzel 642 L. N.E. To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. [*9717*]Henry M. Lewis, PRESIDENT William M. Gilbert. GENL. MANAGER J. Clarence White, SECRETARY Samuel T. Jones, TREASURER THE S.S. WHITE DENTAL MANUFACTURING CO. Founded by Samuel S. White in 1864. Incorporated in 1881. MAIN OFFICE AND SALESROOM PHILADELPHIA. BRANCHES NEW YORK, BOSTON, CHICAGO, BROOKLYN, ATLANTA, ROCHESTER, BERLIN, BUENOS AIRES. CABLE ADDRESS WHITE, PHILADELPHIA PUBLISHER DENTAL COSMOS. [77 1/2 WHITEHALL STREET] #818 Prudential Building Atlanta, Ga. Apr 5 1901[189]___ Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I contemplate making application to President McKinley for the Wardenship of the new Federal Prison now nearing completion near this city, and ask your consideration in my behalf. There are, I am informed, several hundred applicants, but with your assistance I will not let that discourage me. I am not a politician in any sense, but ask for this appointment on the ground of true Americanism character and ability. I am thirty-six years old, was born in Connecticut, and have since my boyhood supported and educated myself, unaided. [*9718*]I have been in the employ of the S.S. White Dental Mfg. Co. of Philadelphia for thirteen (13) years, first in Boston, and for ten years past in Atlanta, where I have married a daughter of our the oldest and best families; and during all the hard years of uphill, work to success - have been at all times a gentleman and an honest man. I ask this appointment simply as a type of the self-made American, unfettered, honorable and energetic, My mother was a Virginia lady; my father a New Englander, whose ancestors settled the town where I was born. During the past ten years you have known a little of me - from myself - I ask that you learn of me from others, Lieut-Col. Geo. W. Baird - disbursing - pay-master U.S.A. Washington D. C., knows what manner of man I am.Henry M. Lewis, PRESIDENT William M. Gilbert. GENL. MANAGER J. Clarence White, SECRETARY Samuel T. Jones, TREASURER THE S.S. WHITE DENTAL MANUFACTURING CO. Founded by Samuel S. White in 1864. Incorporated in 1881. MAIN OFFICE AND SALESROOM PHILADELPHIA. BRANCHES NEW YORK, BOSTON, CHICAGO, BROOKLYN, ATLANTA, ROCHESTER, BERLIN, BUENOS AIRES. CABLE ADDRESS WHITE, PHILADELPHIA PUBLISHER DENTAL COSMOS. 77 1/2 WHITEHALL STREET Atlanta, Ga. ____189___ My business position is a good one, and my private life happy, spent chiefly in the society of my wife, my horses and dogs, but the spirit of man breaks with stagnation, and I believe I can serve my country and my fellows better in the position to which I aspire. I have perhaps, no right to ask your assistance, but so long have I watched the career of a good man until he has become both great and good, that I feel almost as if he were my friend. I send with this my photograph, Very respectfully Wm E. Foster [*9719*]PRESIDENT’S ROOM INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL ECONOMICS UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK April 5, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I have yours of April 4th with enclosure. Do you not think that Mr. Morgan's statement that "it will have to remain over until his return from Europe" leaves it so that you may properly renew the matter with more directness on his return, or do you regard it as a complete turn-down? I should like to know your view on this matter because if you regard it as a refusal then I must "take off my coat" on the subject myself, for have this building we must, if I have to devote my energies to it exclusively for a time. It is too important a matter to go by default or even to lose without having made the maximum effort. Yours truly, George Gunton Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*9720*]The Griswold Smithfield St. Pittsburg, Pa. Apr 5 01 My dear Mr Roosevelt-: Thank you sincerely for your letter. I will write to the Scribners and hope they will undertake the publication of the book. It had not occurred to me that the President or anyone, by nature of his office, would commend a book or be of much service but I was, and am quite of the opinion that you as a literary man (and the [best] person in America best qualified to pass upon what I have tried to do) would no doubt be of service to the literary critic of a publishing house, who might not know anything about the subject. It seems necessary that this book should change hands. It has been badly managed. Thanking you again believe me Sincerely yours Dwight W Huntington Hon Theodore Roosevelt The Vice President [*9721*]Evansville, Ind. Apr. 5, 1901. Col. Theo. Roosevelt Vice President of U.S.A. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- On the sixth of last month I sent in an application for a position and addressed the application to you, and as I have not heard from you since, I thought I'd write recalling it to your mind again, with the hope that you will give it your immediate attention. Please let me hear from you at once. I am very much in need of a position and you can relieve my anxiety by letting me hear from you at once. Yours Very Respectfully, Miss Maude Mclure (?) 2101 E. Virginia St. Evansville Ind. Vanderburg Co. 9722Middletown N.Y. April 6th 1901 Vice Pres. Roosevelt, Honored Sir, I take the Liberty of asking a favor of you which I sincerely hope you will grant. I would like to fill as many of these cards as I can by the 19th of April, and I kindly ask if you would fill this one for me (or) give me as much on it as you can. I would be grateful to you for the same, (however) should you not feel willing to do so, Kindly return the card on or before the 18th as I am responsible for the money it calls for, and oblige, Your humble Servant. Marion E. Jackson 90 Fulton St., c/o Rev. J.W. McCoy, ex. Pastor of Oyster Bay Zion Church. [*9723*]Salt Lake City, Utah April 5, 1901 Col. Theo Roosevelt, Vice President Washington D.C. My Dear Colonel, Yours of the 16th inst received. I am glad to learn that us boys always have a claim on your time. Yet when you read this I am afraid you will think I am taking advantage of your kindness to us. On learning from you that it is almost out of the question to get a commission. I wish to ask another favor if it possible for you to grant such. My father was in Washington D.C. a couple of weeks ago on Business, he expected to call on you but learning that you had left the City a few days before, and his time being limited, with regret he had to leave without seeing you. As I have told you my business is contractor & builder, and seeing that the government is doing some building in various posts in the U.S. Porto-Rico & the Phillippines Islands, I wish to ask you if you can have me placed in some one of these posts, as superintendent of such work or as I may be of most use to the government. Enclosed you will find letter. I will also give names of others from whom you may get information in regards to my ability. S.A. Born 24th & Castro Sts San Francisco Cala [*9724*]Salt Lake City, Utah ____190__ Chas Parsons of Tucson, Arizona, Colos Cameron Lochiel Arizona Judge Percell of Tucson, Arizona Hoping this will not inconvenince you to much, and will find you and your family well I remain yours very truely, J. Eugene McGinty [*9725*]Rochester, N.Y. April, 5th, 1901. The Editor of Harper's Weekly:- I have just been reading your editorial in the weekly dated April 6th. entitled "Odell and Platt." It seems to me that you are very much mistaken in what you say after the paragraph beginning with "It was at Philadelphia, perhaps that Mr. Odell's eyes were first opened to the value etc., etc." down to the end of the editorial. My ideas of these matters are as follows: Mr. Platt is grooming Mr. Odell as a candidate for the next Presidency. Mr. Odell is sending his efforts toward the same office. Mr. Platt desires to beat Mr. Roosevelt out of the nomination; and have Mr. Odell get it. Platt and Odell are therefore working together to effect that result. Mr. Platt knows and has long since learned that it makes a politician popular with the masses if he, Platt, is said to be at odds with him. So Platt says to Odell "We will get up a quarrel, between ourselves about this Constabulary bill. Everybody will think it is genuine; and you will get the credit for having lots of back bone, of having opposed Boss Platt etc. etc. This will make you popular as a governor. We will continue this along until the next presidential election when I will turn in and help get you the delegates from N.Y. and we will beat Roosevelt." Platt does things by indirection. He frequently says "yes" when he means "no." There is no quarrel between O. and P. They understand themselves. You watch future events, and see if they do not turn out as I predict. Truly yours, Edwin McKnight.[Enc in Bange? 4-10-01] Roosevelt RECEIVED EARPER & BROTHERS APR 6 11 05 AM 1901Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States. I have the honor to call your attention to the enclosed letter of Capt. W.H.H. Sewellyn late of Troop G. I am an applicant for either a commission as Pay Master or Quarter Master in U.S. Army. Most of the staff were appointed March 30th but some of the Quarter Masters will probably not qualify. There is a vacancy to occur in Pay Corps next month by retirement of Col. Wilson. I was one of the few Pay Masters who paid troops in front of Santiago, and have the endorsement of the Massachusetts delegation in Congress including Senators Sodge and Haar. Was ordered mustered out while on duty in Puerto Rico. If you will kindly assist me to secure either of above commission it will be a great favor. Your Respectfully Henry B. May Late Major and Pay Master U.S.V. (one enclosure) [For enc see 3-30-01] [shorthand]Chicago 6892 Harrison St Apr 5, 1901 The Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir, I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your kind letter with check. I thank you for this encouraging assistance. I shall have the Treasurer's receipt sent you just as soon as I have made use of your 9728name - in a quiet way - to secure other gifts - With renewed thanks & best wishes for one who enjoys our highest regards - I am Yours Sincerely P. Moerdyke [*9729*]? ? ? ? ? ? ? New Rochelle, April 5. 1901 My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am sending you back the Lounsburys Life of Cooper, which you kindly le[?]t to me so many moons ago. It is all that you said it was, and I thank you heartily for enjoyment of it. A committee of Hamilton W. Motre's friends, apropos of his [Sobsfere?] and his Trumbells Co [Th?????f]? at Johns Hopkins are giving him a dinner on April 29 at the University Club, We would be glad to have you [*9730*]with us if you care to come. the other members of the com. which are Howels, Carnegie, Mallory, Dr. Henry vn Dyke, and Stetson (Francis Lynde! You may get a circular asking for $5 but don't mind that. We would like to have you as our guest. I mailed a Harper's Weekly editorial by me which I thought you might like. I'm writing some editorials for them again. I also saw my views in [?] which I send you for the purpose of shocking you. With Kind regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the family, I am Your friend H. [?] Nelson ASSOCIATION MEN 153 LA SALLE ST. CHICAGO FRANK W. OBER, EDITOR B.P. BARTLETT, MGR. ADV. DEPT. REPRESENTING THE AMERICAN YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS. FOR MEN WHO WOULD KEEP ABREAST OF THE MOVEMENT. $1 PER YEAR April 5, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President United States, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: You have been mighty kind to us[e] in the Y.M.C.A., and I want to ask if you cannot do one more little thing for us, and that is to give us a fresh word as to your view of The Young Men's Christian Association as a factor in national life, to be used in the next number of our paper which will be given over to that topic by men prominent in national affairs. I enclose a statement you made sometime ago, which might easily be recast, and I assure you it will be mightily appreciated if you can do it. I have recently read you "Strenuous Life" with large interest and with sincere appreciation. Yours sincerely, Frank W. Ober [*9732*] [*2*] [*S.M.S.*] GIFFORD PINCHOT WASHINGTON D C April 5, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel: Many thanks for your kind note of April 3rd. I will be up as soon as I can manage it, and shall be delighted to come down to Oyster Bay and take lunch with you in accordance with your kind invitation. Your telegram in response to mine of yesterday reached me last night. We were delighted that you were willing to serve on the committee to draft resolutions on the death of General Harrison. A copy of these resolutions I enclose. Very sincerely yours, Gifford Pinchot. Enclosure. [*9733*] Seattle, Wash. April 5th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, U.S. Dear Sir: I received the picture which you so kindly sent and I cannot express my thanks in words for the same. I shall always keep it among my most treasured possessions and shall always feel grateful for the honor conferred upon me by the one whom I consider, "The Ideal of American Manhood”. Ever since I first read your book, "The Wining of the West”, in which I took great interest, I have always had a great desire to see you and hear you speak. But as I am only a ignorant child of the west and shall never leave my prairie home, I do not suppose I will ever do so. But at the Final Roundup, when God gathers all his cowboys together in one great grand herd I hope we shall meet. I shall always aim high, so that I will be among those branded with a crown of light and everlasting life and not among the strayed mavericks of Satin. As a slight token of my gratitude, I am going to take the liberty of sending some Seattle Views, which I hope you will except for your little son Theodore, who I have read is a curio collector. Tell him they are from the Cow-boy's daughter on whom you you conferred the greatest honor of her life., Respectfully and sincerely, Maude E. Samples 603 Union St. 9734Form 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. G.E. 3 p -- NUMBER 4 SENT BY GE REC'D BY K CHECK 22 Paid 6x RECEIVED at Apl 5 1901 Dated Pittsburgh Pa 5 To Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Ny. - Can I meet you or Mr Robinsons New York Saturday morning about speakers for Banquet wire answer John I Shaw 120: 6th St. [*9735*]Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur Luzon, P.I. April 5, 1901 The commanding officer takes much pleasure in publishing to this command the following commendatory telegrams from the District and Provincial Commander. "San Fernando, April 4. Major Rice Santa Cruz I have much pleasure in repeating to you the following telegrams, commendatory of yourself and your command. "Please add an expression of my gratitude for, and pride in, their handsome performances of our people, and convey this to all concerned, including Srgt. Haitman and Crispulo. Vigan April 3. "Commndg Officer Union San Fernando. Brig Genl Bell Comdg the Dist, desires you to express to Lieuts Gatchell and Smith his appreciation of the good work which they have accomplished as reported by you in your telegram of April 2d. It is only by continuous effective efforts of (this) kind that the rebellion in this District can be brought to successful termination. (Sgd) Pallance Maj Pangued April 3 Col Duvall San Fernando Accept my congratulation on the good work of your regiment also extend my personal congratulation to Major Price for his successful conduct of efforts in his District also to Lts Gatchell and Smith for their gratifying success in their last encounter with insurgents. Official copy furnished Sgd J.F. Bell, Brig Genl Comdg Sgd. Duvall Comdg C.O. Co. I 48" Inf By order of Maj Rice Geo. Stennenberg Geo Stennenberg 1st Lt & Batt. Adj. 48" [?] 1st Lt and Batt. Adj. 48 InfSanta Cruz, US April 5th 07 Stevenburg, Gas 1 [???] Copy of the telegrams Congratulating affairs and new on their [?] in [?]State of New York Board of Mediation and Arbitration James M. Gilbert, Chairman Thomas L. Braniff, Secretary. Buffalo, N. Y. April 5, 1901.__190__ W.H.H. Webster, } Francis B. Delehanty, } Commissioners James M. Gilbert. } Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Colonel:- You will see by the enclosed clipping, that the Diplomatic Post at Venezuela will soon be vacant, and that it may be offered to Pension Commissioner Evans. If this change is not made, I might stand a chance to get this appointment. I am aware that it is an important post and that it would take considerable influence to get the place, but I would have no trouble in filling it, if we could get the President to make the appointment. I think Senator Depew would help us, as he helped me to get the Chatham Consulate, and I think Senator Platt would also endorse me. Grand Chief Arthur and all the heads of the Railroad Organizations in the United States would give me their endorsements and it would be very pleasing to them to see me get a place of that kind. If you think I would stand a chance to land the place, I will take the matter up with the two Senators, and if we failed, no harm [*9737*]State of New York Board of Mediation and Arbitration James M. Gilbert, Chairman Thomas L. Braniff, Secretary. Buffalo, N. Y. ____190__ W.H.H. Webster, } Francis B. Delehanty, } Commissioners James M. Gilbert. } would be done. It is a place I would like, and I don't think Commissioner Evans will leave the Pension Department. I am acquainted with him and know that he never give up anything that he wants to hold. You may be able to find out something about it, and I will be guided by your opinion. Very respectfully yours, WHH Webster (Dict. W.) [*9738*][For enc see 4-5-01]AN UPRIGHT OFFICIAL Pension Commissioner Evans is in bad repute in some quarters because he is not sufficiently liberal in the management of the important department entrusted to his charge. Certain men and influences are working overtime to get him out of the Pension Office in order that a man with less conscience may be given his place. It is even suggested that he would make an ideal Minister to Venezuela, and that he ought to be given the place about to be vacated by Minister Loomis. It is a sad fact that there is an organized army ready to rush upon the public treasury through the Pension office as soon as a pliant man can be made Commissioner. H. Clay Evans is a thoroughly upright and conscientious official and ought to be retained in the office as long as he shows the regard for the public interests that has distinguished his official policy since he became Commissioner of Pensions. 9739 VOL. XIV, PP. 29-32 APRIL 5, 1901 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON TWO NEW BIGHORNS AND A NEW ANTELOPE FROM MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES. BY C. HART MERRIAM. In the course of field work in Mexico in 1899, Mr. E. W. Nelson, a field-naturalist of the U.S. Biological Survey, and his able assistant Mr. E. A. Goldman, secured a series of eight Mountain Sheep or Bighorns in the barren desert mountains about Lake Santa Maria, Chihuahua. Comparison of these specimens with their nearest allies, Ovis Nelson and O. canadensis*, shows that they differ specifically from either. The new species may be know as follows: *The type locality of the northern Bighorn, Ovis canadensis Shaw, is the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. The Biological Survey has secured Toto-type material from this region (collected by J. Alden Loring) which has been used in the comparison on which the present paper is based. Respecting the priority of the name canadensis Shaw (1803) over cervina Desmarest (1804), it may be stated that both Bolton (Cat. Sci. Periodicals, o. 624, 1885) and Sherborn (Ann. and Mag. Nat. hist. 6th Ser. XV. pp. 375-376, 1895) after independent investigation agree that Shaw's name canadensis was published in 1803, while no one ever claimed that Desmarest's name cervina appeared before 1804. In the winter of 1800, when preparing my report on the Mammals of Idaho andVol XIV, pp. 29-32 April 5, 1901 PROCEEDINGS of the BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON TWO NEW BIGHORNS AND A NEW ANTELOPE FROM MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES. BY C. HART MERRIAM In the course of field work in Mexico in 1899, Mr. E. W. Nelson, a field naturalist of the U.S. Biological Survey, and is able assistant Mr. E. A. Goldman, secured a series of eight Mountain Sheep or Bighorns in the barren desert mountains about Lake Santa Maria, Chihuahua. Comparison of these specimens with their nearest allies, Ovis nelsoni and O. canadensis *, shows that they differ specifically from each other. The new species may be known as follows: *The type locality of the northern Bighorn, Ovix canadensis Shaw, is the Rocky Mountains of Alberta Canada. The Biological Survey has secured topotype material from this region (collected by J. Alden Loring) which has been used in the comparisons on which the present paper is based. Respecting the priority of the name canadensis Shaw (1803), over cervina Desmarest (1804), it may be stated that both Bolton (Cat. Sci. Periocials, p.624, 1885) and Sherborn (Ann. and Mag. Nat. Hist. 6th Ser. XV pp. 375-376, 1895) after independent investigation agree that Shaw's name canadensis was published in 1803, while no one ever claimed that Desmaret's name cervina appeared before 1804. In the winter of 1890, when preparing my report on the Mammals of Idaho, and unaware of Bolton's determination of the date, I looked into the matter with some thoroughness and adopted the name canadensis as of unquestionable priority (N. Am. Fauna, No. 5, p. 81, 1891) 5--BIOL. SOC. WASH. VOL. XIV, 1901. (29) [*9740*]30 Merriam- Two New Bighorns and a New Antelope. Ovis mexicanus sp. nov. Type from Lake Santa Maria, Chihuahua. No 99,342 [?] as. U.S. National Museum, Biological Survey Collection. Collected Sept. 16, 1899 by E.W. Nelson and E.A. Goldman. Orig. No. 13,974 Characters- Size large; color dark, much darker than nelsoni but less dark than canadensis; horns large; massive, dark, not strongly outcurved; hoofs and molars larger than in 0. canadensis; ears long and large, nearly double the size of those of canadensis. measuring from occiput, in dry skin, 110-116mm.; tail long and slender, measuring about 130 mm. Color pattern similar to that of canadensis. Color.- Body color above and below drab brown, darkest on throat, legs, and tail; no trace of dorsal stripe; muzzle decidedly paler than rest of race; rump patch broader and more squarely truncate anteriorly than in canadensis; dark color on hind leg covering much more of inner side of thigh than in canadensis; but much less of lower leg, the white spreading broadly over the posterior and inner aspects, and on the inner side ending abruptly just above the calcaneal joint; whitish of chin broader and sharply defined. Cranial charactrers.- Skill as a whole large and massive. Compared with canadensis, orbits less prominent; frontals, flatter (less 'dished' in forehead); basioccipital narrow, its sides nearly parallel, its muscular facets small and median sulcus broad; occiput (viewed from behind) much narrower; depth of face (above molars) less; permaxillae longer, more slender, and reaching much farther back; jugal relatively small and less expanded anteriorly; lachrymal long, reaching well out toward premaxilla; paroccipital narrower and more slender; lips of posterior nares (behind hamulars) thin and somewhat everted [in canadensis thickened and much swollen]; angle of mandible obsolete; coronoid process lower and less expanded. Molar teeth larger. Horn cores longer, with longer curve and less flaring base. Horns.- Large and heavy, but longer and less massive than those of canadensis; upper (flat) side narrower; base less flaring; orbital corner shortly rounded off (not produced). Measurements.- Type specimen [?] ad.: Total length 1530; tail vertebrae 130; hind foot 425; height at shoulder 900. An ad [?] from type locality: total length 1490; tail vertebrae 130; hind foot 405; height at shoulder 890. In examining a number of skills of the Bighorn in the collection of the U.S. National Museum it is found that those from the plains region of the western Dakotas and eastern Montana differ in important characters from those from the Rocky Mountains in Montana and Alberta. These differences appear to be constant and necessitate the recognition of the Plains animal as a subspecies of Ovis canadensis. The chief differences are the great size of the molar teeth and the massive-Merriam- Two New Bighorns and a New Antelope. 31 ness and depth of the lower jaw. No skins have been examined. The new form may be known as follows: Ovis Canadensis auduboni subsp. nov. Type from 'Upper Missouri'. No [?] [?] yg. -ad. U. S. National Museum. Believed to have been collected in the Badlands of South Dakota in 1855 by Dr. F. V. Hayden, on the Warren Expedition. * Characters.-Size large; skull and horns broad and massive; molar teeth much larger than in any know American sheep, the upper tooth row in adult males measuring 96 mm. or more, and the 3 upper molars 63-65 mm. Underjaw (in type specimen) massive, heavy posteriorly, deeply bellied (depth under last molar 52 mm.); angle broadly rounded. In canadensis the jaw is light throughout and the angle, while small, is marked. Horns narrower and as a rule longer than in canadensis. The animal is named in honor of Audubon, who in 1843 obtained from the Badlands specimens which he supposed the same as the Rocky Mountain species. [?] In the desert region of northwestern Chihuahua, not far from Lake Santa Maria where the new Ovis mexicanus was obtained, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Goldman secured a series of eleven Pronghorn Antelopes. Comparison of these specimens with specimens from the northern Plains develops differences which seem to necessitate the separation of the southern from the northern animal. It may be known as follows: Antilocapra americana mexicana subsp. nov. Type from Sierra en Media, Chihuahua, Mexico. No. 98,742 [?] yg. ad. U.S. National Museum, Biological Survey Coll. Collected October 4, 1899, by E. W. Nelson and E. A. Goldman. Orig. No. 13,989. Characters.-Similar to A. americana but paler (in fresh fall pelage drab brown with a tinge of ecru, becoming cinnamon when the tips of the hairs wear off); mane absent or reduced to a narrow line of dark *The U. S. National Museum register contains entries of several Mountain Sheep collected by Dr. F. V. Hayden in Lieut. Warren's Expedition to the Upper Missouri in 1855' (published in 1856), Dr. Hayden states that the bighorn was abundant in the region known as the badlands, and the narrative shows that the particular badlands meant are those between the Cheyenne and White Rivers in South Dakota. [?]Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. II, pp 163-172. 1851. 974132 Merriam - Two New Bighorns and a New Antelope. hairs on the nape; a median dorsal dark streak usually present on neck, sometimes reaching posteriorly to shoulders; head markings more sharply defined; occiput distinctly white or whitish, clearly defined posteriorly, and divided by a median dark stripe. Cranial characters. -- Skull similar to that of americana but orbits less abruptly protruding antero-inferiorly; premaxillae more slender, especially posteriorly; bullae thinner; lips of posterior nares longer (facial part of skull set farther forward). Measurements. -- Total length 1420; tall vertebrae 145; hind foot 410; height at shoulders 830.Vories P. Brown, President. Office of SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL FAIR San Antonio, Texas April 6, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the S.A. Int'l Fair Ass'n, held on yesterday, it was the unanimous request of the Board that you be asked, if possible, to deliver the opening address at our Fair this year. Our Fair and Exposition will open Oct. 19th. San Antonio, as you doubtless know, is the largest City in Texas and the natural gate-way between the United States and Mexico. Our Fair was inaugurated in 1899 and the Fair held that year and last was very successful. We have the hearty co-operation of President Diaz of Mexico in making this Fair a success. We sincerely trust that you can accept this invitation and deliver an address on the opening day and should you do so we can promise you a large attendance, not only from Texas, but from the entire Southwest. Our Fair Grounds are located at River-Side Park, on the tract of ground on which your Rough Rider Regiment was organized Awaiting your reply, I am, Yours very truly, SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL FAIR ASSN. Per Vories P. Brown President [*97428}NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Peoria District. Paul V. Bunn, District Manager. Peoria, Ill., Apr. 6, 1901, Personal Hon Theordore Roosevelt, Vice President Dear Colonel Roosevelt, Vice-President. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: There is a big favor you can grant me without much trouble, and if you will do it I shall heartily appreciate it. It is to write a line of endorsement of the attached application of my sister, Miss Myrtle L. Bunn, for transfer from the U.S. Pension Agency at Knoxville, Tenn., to the Pension Bureau at Washington. If you can consistently do this kindly return papers to me. You need not hesitate to recommend her ability for she is really an excellent clerk. I similarly trust that your family and you are in the best of health. We are enjoying our residence here very much but I cannot help liking the idea of returning East some day. Yours cordially Paul V. Bunn [*9743*]NEW ALGONQUIN CLUB BOSTON Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir:- Your favor of the 4th inst. with address of Lieut. John A. Mellhenny is at hand. The cards to your personal friends for whom you requested invitations will receive my personal attention. Our members are anticipating with pleasure your visit to Boston, and the capacity of our rooms will be taxed to the limit. With regards, I am, Very truly yours, Wm. M. Bunting Chairman House Committee. April 6, 1901. [*9744*]SCRAP-BOOK HISTORIAN TO U.S. COMMISSION TO THE PARIS EXPOSITION 1900 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER-GENERAL FERDINAND W. PECK TELEPHONE—2002—18TH FRANK A. BURRELLE, PRES. N.M. BURRELLE, SECT. & TREAS. CABLE ADDRESS-BURCLIP THE BURRELLE BUILDING 21 WEST NINETEENTH STREET, New York. April 6th 1901. Mr. [???], Jr., Secretary, Vice President Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: Answering your favor of the 26th ultimo for Mr. marks would say that the Vice President's letter is answer to an invitation to the banquet of the Clothiers' Association was written either in December 1900 or January 1901. We very much desire to have the Vice President's letter among the collection and beg to ask if you will not kindly let us have a formal letter of declination from the Vice President to cover the case. Thanking you for your trouble in the matter, we are, Very respectfully yours, BURNELL E'S PRESS CLIPPING BUREAU, F.A.BURRELLE President. ENC. RJH. 9745CAMPBELL'S ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL Chicago, April 6, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My Dear and Kind Sir:- I have the pleasure to mail you today the Souvenir Number of CAMPBELL'S ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL of the Speakers Bureau of the Presidential Campaign of 1900. I trust the work that we have endeavored to do for the Republican Party will meet with your approval. Respectfully yours, J B Campbell President. [*9746*][*[Chadwick]*] Naval War College. Newport R.I. 4 April 1901. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I write to ask if you will not do the College the honor and all of us the great pleasure of coming some time during the summer and giving the officers here such a lecture or talk as you might feel inclined to give? You know the felling of the Navy toward you and I do not know of a better way of keeping in affiliation with it, (and I know you have no wish to give us up), than by meeting with the officers here, and those who will be in the squadron expected here this summer. And may I ask if your acceptance might include Mrs. Roosevelt's coming with you? Mrs. Chadwick and I would be most pleased to put you up for as long as you might be willing to stay. We can make you most comfortable and can promise you a view from your window which you will be glad to see. Most Sincerely Yours F E Chadwick General Agent fo rKeith Decorating Co. "Pretty as a Picture" The Best Agency Goods in the United States Local Agents Wanted Office of Major Geo. A, Clarke, Agent for Pen Carbon Company, Continental Registry Company AND OTHER SPECIALTIES Union City .Pa. Apr 6th 1901 Hon. Theo Roosevelt, V.P. & R.R. Washington DC. I address you as an old soldier of 61. Not as a V.P. I have a sick and dying wife. I enlisted as a Private in a Co. for which I spent $900 to [?] I am and always was a Democrat So I don't claim anything for Politics Sake. I was a 2nd Lieut Capt and Major (not mustered) in 4th [?} Inf. I got after papers fighting for it [?] for me a 1st pension. I spent it all for my sick wife. The capt of my Co. got $72 for Mo. & he was [?] from the Service to give place to a better man- (Geo A Clarke) I commanded the co all through the Siege & Capture of Vicksburg & he got the [glory] I was [?] but not mustered. There is not a single Capt in a [?] Right who [?] not get a [?] General Agent fo rKeith Decorating Co. "Pretty as a Picture" The Best Agency Goods in the United States Local Agents Wanted Office of Major Geo. A, Clarke, Agent for Pen Carbon Company, Continental Registry Company AND OTHER SPECIALTIES Union City .Pa.1901 over [?] and several of them never left the state, I know privates who never done a day duty who got $30 per Mo. I get 17 & it took me 9 years to get that . The evidence submitted shows by off of Dr E W Cross [?] 4th Man I contracted Rheumatism on March to Sea, I get 17 as 2nd & 1st Lieut, I am entitled to Majors Pension & all I want is justice & can not get it Can you not get me reposted as County [?] or [?} & get an act passed giving me 50 or 75 per month Pension I have no Hospital or [?] House Record. Very Truly Yours Geo A. Clarke Late Captor's & Maj (not mustered) 4th [?] Inf.259225 WAR DEPARTMENT, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. April 6, 1901. Sir:- Having in mind your interest in the appointment of Washington L. Goldsborough, I now have the honor to inform you that the President has designated him for examination with a view to his appointment as 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army. Very respectfully, H. C. Corbin, Adjutant General, Major General, U. S. Army To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. [*9751*][*[Enc in Goldsborough 4-11-01]*] 259225 WAR DEPARTMENT, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. April 6, 1901. Sir:- Having in mind your interest in the appointment of Washington L. Goldsborough, I now have the honor to inform you that the President has designated him for examination with a view to his appointment as 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army. Very respectfully, H. C. Corbin, Adjutant General, Major General, U. S. Army To W. E. Goldsborough, LaFayette, Indiana. [*97528]259225 War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. April 6, 1901. Sir:-- Having in mind your interest in the appointment of Washington L. Goldsborough, I now have the honor to inform you that the President has designated him for examination with a view to his appointment as 2nd Lieutenant U. S. Army. Very respectfully, H. C. Corbin, Adjutant General, Major General, U. S. Army. To W. E. Goldsborough, LaFayette, Indiana.[*[April 6, 1901]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir: Thank you for the very good photograph of yourself which reached me today - My pupils, I am sure, will be better men and women with the inspiration that your face will [*9753*] give them - It is the face of a hero, a true, brave, good man. It will aid me in teaching bravery and patriotism a thing much needed in this traitorous and treasonable community where my flag hangs mutilated and insulted and where I have almost forfeited life itself to keep it floating. To the average MormonLorenzo Snow is President and Vice President of our Republic. No more ignorant and abject slaves ever existed than the Mormon residents of this and adjoining states. Thank you again for your kindness and when I recount your deeds of valor I can point to the photograph and say "that is the man" - A true, brave, patriotic American gentleman! Very sincerely, Mary Clarke Devore (Mrs. John H.) Hyrum, Utah April 6th 1901 P.S. When the year 1904 comes and the nation rewards you for your bravery and patriotism, some of these young men and women will be your friends and cast their ballots for you, not blindly and ignorantly at the command of the Mormon hierarchy but intelligently because they know you. M.C.D. [*9754*] 286 1207P Form No. 186. 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. RECEIVED at Wyatt Building, Cor. 14th & F Streets Washington D.C. 54 an da po, 25 paid rush 4extra Dougherty IT Apl 6 1901, Hon Theo Roosevelt, Washn D.C., Clarence Fleming, A Rough Rider has applied for the post office at Millcreek IT., and wants your support all indorsements necessary. J.U. Fitzwater, Member Republican Central Com 1255p [*9755*][shorthand]Department of Justice. United States Court in the Indian Territory South District, Mill Creek, I.TT. [?] XXXXX, Ind. Ter., April 6th. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Colonel: I have this day forwarded to the P.M. General my petition for appointment to the office of Post Master at Mill Creek, I.T., which is now vacant. I have letters of endorsement from local Republicans, Central Committeeman and others who, in the Southern District of the Indian Territory, stand first in the ranks of the party. These endorsements are all regularly secured and will be placed in the hands of the Hon. William Mellette, National Committeeman for the Indian Territory as speedily as possible. I would very much appreciate an endorsement of myself from you to the P.M. General; well knowing your fidelity to one who has labored to gain your esteem and feeling confident that, with the endorsements I have, a word from you will mean success. With kindest remembrances of you and your consideration for your men I am, Very Respt. yours, Clarence Fleming Troop K/R.R.R. [*9756*]HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON. GUTHRIE, Okla. April 6, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel: I am just in receipt of your favor of the 26th with post office papers of Corporal Rhoades inclosed. It is my desire to do anything I can to either please or assist you, but good politics in the new country demands that the county-seat post offices and other larger offices be given to Republicans who will conduct Republican newspapers. The country is located in the southwest and near the Texas line, where there are many Democrats, and we will need missionaries down there. I think your friend had better try for some office after the country is opened. I did not call to see you before I left Washington, because I knew you were rushed to death. Do not think for a moment that I have not the same warm feeling for you and your success. I have this day forwarded Mr. Rhoades' papers to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General. Yours sincerely, D. T. Flynn Can give Rhoades a county office [*9757*]FREDERICK S. GIBBS No 1 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK April 6th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am very happy to have your letter of yesterday, asking to see my Pictures when you next come to New York, and would say that I will be glad and ready at any time you come here, to show them to you. I trust you are well, and with my further good wishes, I remain, Very sincerely yours, Frederick Gibbs [*9758*]PRIVATE OFFICE HOTEL MARIE ANTOINETTE. SIXTY-SIXTH STREET & BROADWAY. NEW YORK. ALBERT R. KEEN. NANNANSET HOUSE, SHELTER ISLAND, L.I. JUNE TO OCTOBER. April 6. 1901 My dear Col. Roosevelt, I am writing as a particular favor, if you [m?] give me one your photos with autograph. I shall appreciate it more than I can tell you. And I trust you [m?] excuse me for troubling you. Thanking you in advance for your kindness. I remain, very respectfully. A.R. Keen. [*shorthand notation*] [*9759*]Personal Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, Mass., April 6, 1901 Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Ted: I am in receipt of your letter of April 4. I answered your letter in regard to Messrs Briggs and McIlhenny, immediately upon receipt, telling you that I should of course invite them and thanking you for the suggestion. I have sent no invitations to dinner as yet, as I heard there was a question as to the exact date of your coming, as you were desired somewhat else at that date. I have also heard that both these gentlemen have been invited to the Algonquin Club lunch, so everything is all right. Sincerely yours, George H. Lyman. George Draper [?] will notify me when there is no further question of date & I shall then formally ask my guests, most of whom I have already spoken to. If you come in time I shall ask a few mixed sexes in to afternoon tea the day you arrive. I wish you would suggest a few you care to see, or advise me if it would weary you -- [?]. [*9760*]Personal Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, Mass., April 6, 1901 Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Ted: I am in receipt of your letter of April 4. I answered your letter in regard to Messrs Briggs and McIlhenny, immediately upon receipt, telling you that I should of course invite them and thanking you for the suggestion. I have sent no invitations to dinner as yet, as I heard there was a question as to the exact date of your coming, as you were desired somewhat else at that date. I have also heard that both these gentlemen have been invited to the Algonquin Club lunch, so everything is all right. Sincerely yours, George H. Lyman. George Draper [?] will notify me when there is no further question of date & I shall then formally ask my guests, most of whom I have already spoken to. If you come in time I shall ask a few mixed sexes in to afternoon tea the day you arrive. I wish you would suggest a few you care to see, or advise me if it would weary you -- [?]. [*9760*]LAW OFFICE ROWLAND B. MAHANY BUFFALO, N.Y. PRUDENTIAL BUILDING. April 6. 1901. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: - You remember some time last year I wrote to you in regard to the securing of a consular or diplomatic post for my nephew Mr. Alfred K. Moe, and you were kind enough to reply that you would give the matter your cordial support. I have spoken to the President also in Mr. Moe's behalf, and Mr. McKinley has promised that the request would be granted. Mr. Cortelyou is familiar with the details of my difference conversations with the President in relation thereto. Mr. Moe is a graduate of Harvard University, is a lawyer by profession, and owing to his extensive sojourn in Europe speaks fluently German, Scandinavian, Danish, and Spanish, while at the same time he has a working command of French. By training and disposition he would make an admirable diplomat or consular officer, and I sincerely trust your powerful influence may be the deciding factor in his behalf. Sincerely your friend, Rowland B. Mahany. [*9761]Wyndham R. Meredith Attorney at Law Richmond, Va. April 6, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Colonel, The subject of this letter will I feel sure appeal to your generosity as well as as your patriotism, and must be my excuse for trespassing upon your valuable time. The host of friends he has in this, his native state, are anxious for Captain William Ballard Preston to remain in the service of the Government in the Philippines, either as an officer of the Civil Government, or in command of native troops to be raised hereafter. Captain Preston is forty years of age, and therefore, ineligible for appointment to the Regular Army. I think it would be a loss to his country if he should not remain in its service. Like yourself, Captain Preston, then Commandant of the corps of Cadets at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, offered his services at the breaking out of the war with Spain. He has served with distinction and gallantry, and is recommended for one of the above mentioned positions by [Maj.] Col. Arthur Murray 43rd U. S. V. Inf., in his letter addressed to the Adjutant General, division of the Philippines, under date of January 11, 1901. By profession a Civil Engineer, Captain Preston has had great experience in tropical lands, speaks Spanish, and is particularly well fitted for dealing with the natives of the Philippines. In command of one of the companies of the 43rd Infantry, and as Commanding officer and Provost Court of Tacloban, the principle town of Leyte, he has shown himself well qualified for any duty that may be required of him either as an officer of the Civil Government or in command of native troops. As his name shows he belongs to a family distinguished for its public services to this state and in Kentucky, being, I think, a relative of our mutual friends, Governor and Mrs. Buckner. If it is not too much to ask I trust you will be able to see the (1) [*9762*]Wyndham R. Meredith Attorney at Law Richmond, Va. Secretary of War and the President in person, and if not, to write them recommending the appointment of Captain Preston to a position in the Civil Government, or as an officer of native troops. I am quite aware of the liberty I am taking, but my warm interest in Captain Preston, and my belief in his qualifications must be my excuse. With personal regard for yourself, and continuing pride in the honors our country has so worthily bestowed on you. I remain, Yours very truly, Wyndham R. Meredith Dict. C. [*9763*] [Enc in Preston 4-8-01]U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BIOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON, D.C C. HART MERRIAM, CHIEF F. S. PALMER, ASSISTANT CHIEF April 6, 1901. Dear Roosevelt: Herewith I am sending you a leaflet containing descriptions of three additions to our big game. Don't throw up your hands in holy horror until you see the specimens. The Mexican bighorn is a splendid species and we have a series of eight fine skins and skulls, so that there is no question as to its characters. When you get around to sending those cougar skulls, you will of course send them just as they are, uncleaned. We will have them properly cleaned at once and preserve the original numbers. The opportunity to examine such a series has never before existed and I am sure study of your material will lead to important results, in the way of determining the amount of individual variation. Very truly yours, C. Hart Merriam Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*9764*][shorthand]NEW YORK, Apr. 6th.,1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Honored Sir:- I wrote you a letter about two weeks ago explaining my case about my imprisonment on Ward's Island, and I want you to settle it one way or the other. I wish you would take notice of this letter and let me know whether you are going to settle with me or not. Is this country allowed to make a man wait for his money and let him go crazy? It is not for the money but for the Justice and Honor of this country and my two daughters. Chas Meyer An American Born Citizen. 677 - 9th Ave. New York City N.Y. [*9765*][*[4-6-01]*] [*shorthand notations*] COMMERCIAL TRUST COMPANY. 1426 CHESTNUT STREET. PHILADELPHIA. [?] April Dear Mr. Vice President, I enclose a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, who does not look hopeful for Genl Bradley Johnson's grandson- I am with Sincere regard, faithful yours C. Stuart Pattaday To The Vice President [*9766*] [shorthand notation]OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. BOSTON, MASS. April 6, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Vice President: - I take the liberty to send you two of my productions, which you will very likely not have the time to look over; but they concern, somewhat, administrative problems and the conduct of scientific work by the government. It gives me occasion to say that I should like very much to have a chance to sit down with you for three-quarters of an hour, and talk over certain matters which concern the conduct of scientific work by the government. You and Senator Lodge are among the few men in public life who, by training, appreciate the necessity for a real spirit of devotion, if anything is to be accomplished in science or in literature. I think each of you has the opportunity to help, in a way which few men in public life have, the efficient administration of scientific work. At least, I should be glad to talk over with you certain phases of such work, and shall hope to find a chance to speak with Senator Lodge in the same way. If you are going to be in this region soon, or if you are accessible at your home to a man who would like to bore you for an hour, I should like to apply the auger. With sincere regard, Yours very truly, Henry S. Pritchett [*9767*][shorthand notation]Syracuse N. Y. April 6 1901- Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear brother and friend you will rember that on the 9. of march you called up my pension claim for incress cert 588.895. and yet. I have not received my incress witch i have been trying to get for over 5 years i am over 70. and did not call for penson untill i was not able to work more if you will be kind enough 9768adress Frank Rushaloo 805. S[?]. State St Syracuse N.Y. to call up my case would more as i feal as though i should have more penson i put in six years hard fighting and besides i have given them all the answer they asked for in the penson office I am a man of no bad habits and there for my money is put in good [???]. now I asked you [???] more to help you [???] old brother and may the Lord bless youDanville Branch,Nat'l Mil Home, Danville Ill,April 6 ,1901, Hon Theodore Roosvelt, Vice President's Chamber, Washington,D,C, Dear Sir,- I received no response from the Attorney General,or reply from you to either of my former letters,yet take it for granted that you are interested in my case against the State of Kansas. I will tell you how I lost my property under Kansas misrule,On the 16/th or 17/th,day of Sept,1889,the men who on a fotmer occasion established a wrong state of affairs by wilful perjury [???] at the conclusion,that the lunatic asylum was the proper place for me,and without notice I was tried in Probate Judge Water's court,This magnificent trial was managed by Prosecutor James Humphrey and myself;After the evidence was all heard by the jury they retired to the jury-room long enough to sneeze,and then returned to court and informed the learned judge and prosecutor that I was not insane; However the judge said the jury was insane,The learned prosecutor insisted that I was insane,and the Preacher in the case frankly declared me the sanest insane man he ever saw,and amogg them they fixed up a job by which I was forced to transfer my property to the preacher in order to avoid commitment as a lunatic: Lawyers or State Officials refused to interfere,Hence my appeal to Federal authority. The case is a peculiar one no doubt,However I have maintained my mental equilibrium throughout the ordeal of injustice,besides I defy impeachment of oath or business integrity and herewith deny the right to ignore my case,or even to pigeon-hole it indefinitely as the recent report by the Attorney Gen' would indicate,and I kindly ask you to advise Senator Wm E Mason,the Secretary of State or the Attorney General,as in your judgment may seem best,and matters will loosen up and result in amicable adjustment no doubt. Hoping to hear from you soon, I Remain, Yours Truly, [*Edward F. Scholder*] Co B. 9770 April 6, 1901 Mr. Roosevelt- May I ask, beg or implore your aid in helping get a home for a widow with a family to support? She has washed and did all kinds of work that was honest until recently her health failed her. We her friends have undertaken to get her a home by donation. Won't you please interest some of your moneyed friends in a poor but worthy woman's behalf and receive her thanks and God's blessing any amount you can send will be acceptable. She is now [next page] The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational Church, of Eldon, Iowa In the fourth month of the twentieth century, A Handkerchief Bazaar Will be held by the Ladies' of the Cong'l Church, At a date not distant far. The object of this plan of ours, As we would have you know, Is to help a worthy cause along, And a spirit of giving show. And this, dear friend, is what we ask: Right here or trouble lies. That yo will send a handkerchief Of any kind or size. If we receive one from all our friends, "Twill surely be a blessing, For our need of handkerchiefs just now, Is very, very pressing. ...please send by April 6, 1901... Sent by Mrs. A. J. Sheffen (?) in California and will stay if she can have a little home. For References- Ms. Louis Boyo, Rivera Cal., Mrs. H.H. Neff- Anaheim Cal - or Mrs. D. Miller Norwalk Cal. All of them know her and will testify to her worthiness of your aid. Sent direct to "Mrs. Della Adkison - Anaheim, Cal. or to me for her. Praying that you can give her a lift. I remain Mrs. Laura Shields Stuart Smith Co. Kans. April 6, 1901. Commissioners of the Palisades Interstate Park "For the selection, location, appropriation and management of certain lands along the Palisades of the Hudson River for an Interstate Park, and thereby to preserve of the scenery of the Palisades" New York Commission: GEO. W PERKINS, PRESIDENT ABRAM S. HEWITT, VICE-PRESIDENT J. DU PRATT WHITE, SECRETARY RALPH TRAUTMANN, TREASURER EDWIN A. STEVENS D. McNEELY STAUFFER FRANKLIN W. HOPKINS NATHAN F. BARRETT WM. A. LINN ABRAM DE RONDE NEW JERSEY COMMISSION: EDWIN A. STEVENS, PRESIDENT D. MCNEELY STAUFFER, VICE-PRESIDENT J. DU PRATT WHITE, SECRETARY ABRAM DE RONDE, TREASURER GEO. W. PERKINS ABRAM S. HEWITT RALPH TRAUTMANN FRANKLIN W. HOPKINS NATHAN F. BARRETT WM. A. LINN Office of the Treasurer, New York Commission, At #312 Broadway, N. Y. City. 4/6/01 My Dear [?] . Our mutual friend Mr. [Holls ?] leaves for Europe 17th [?] and I have invited him to a little informal farewell luncheon at the [Arlington ?] Club (Central Bank Bldg. Broadway & Park Avs) Mr. George W. Perkins will join me and if you can make it a party of four by bringing with [?], I know Mr. [Holls ?] would be as much pleased as Mr. Perkins & myself. any day next week at noon, [?] to your convenience will please me. Awaiting your favorable reply, As ever yours Ralph Trautmann 9973 To his Excellency Theodore Roosevelt [[shorthand]]J. B. Wheeler 27 William Street New York April 6, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel: Replying to your esteemed favor of April 4, I think the artist will be able to make a satisfactory bust of you, waiving all sittings except the first in which he makes the sketch. This he can do at any time most convenient for you, and will take but a very small portion of your time. Thanking you very much. I remain, Sincerely yours, [*J. (?) Wheeler*] 977430 West 11th Street April 6th [*[01]*] My dear Mr Roosevelt Cuter hill to Oyster Bay, Monday forenoon -Taking his chances at finding [*9775*]you are engaged- On Tuesday he leaves for Washington to see Senator Lodge- Thanking you for your letter. I am Yours very Truly Wm S. Witworth 9776POSTAL TELEGRAPH-CABLE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMERCIAL CABLE COMPANY. 30. ALBERT B. CHANDLER, President. JOHN W. MACKAY, President. J. O Stevens, Sec'y. WM. H. BAKER, V.P. & G.M. ALBERT BECK, Sec'y. GEO. G. WARD, V.P. & G.M. [**Image**] CABLEGRAM. [**Image**] The Pestel Telegraph-Cable Company transmits and delivers this cablegram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK Received at 32 Rm Sc Jn 16 via French Ent. Rm 1045p 1345 PENNA. AVE From Roma April 6 (WHERE ANY REPLY SHOULD BE SENT) April 6, 1901. [*Mail Oyster Bay Long Island NY*] Vice-President Roosevelt (1733 N St., N.W.) Washington, Americans abroad delighted Funston's advancement Meyer Doctors Duna Hampton Dooley Overseers Adam Hill. 9777 No Inquiry respecting this message can be attended to without the production of this paper. Repetitions of doubtful words should be obtained through the Company's offices, and not by DIRECT application to the sender. THE POSTAL COMPANY'S SYSTEM REACHES ALL IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND BRITISH AMERICA, AND via COMMERICAL CABLES, ALL THE WORLD.60 PARK AVENUE. [*[4-7-01]*] [*PF*] Easter Day 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I have just received yours of the 5th and at the same time one from McAneny enclosing a copy of Foulke's letter of the day before to him giving an account of their final interview with the President : the latter may interest you, if you have not already heard what it says: I therefore enclose it. I think you size up "the fruits of the intervention on your and their part was amounting to the retention of Procter: to this I would add the possibility of Foulke's appointment if Harlow either dies or retires voluntarily. I do not believe the president will remove Harlow (his indisposition to remove anyone has a good deal to do, I think, with our keeping proctor), and we shall evidently not get rid of Rodenburg. I think Foulke deserves the thanks of all good citizens for consenting to take the place: if he should really get it, it would be well, in my opinion, for Proctor to ask him to assume the Presidency of the Commission, [*Democrats are already holding up as a scarecrow to Independents not altogether without success. This advice will not be probably quite to the liking of so thorough a politician as McComas, but I believe it to be sound. Anyhow, You will probably hear the echoes of a lively "scrimmage" from these regions in the Fall. I wish You a very joyous Easter and am as ever Yours most truly, Charles Bonaparte. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, L.I.*] [*[For enc see 4-4-01]*] for I am disposed to think that, as to this, McKinley is about right; it is rather anomalous that the Minority Member should be the medium of Communication with the President and Cabinet. However, this question is not "practical" yet, and may never be. I have little faith in our obtaining any real improvement in the rules except in the War Department; there Root and Sauger seem to be honestly trying to undo so far as they can the mischief wrought by Alger and Meiklejohn, and I hope they will accomplish this in part. We are likely to have an extremely interesting and animated campaign is this State next Autumn: indeed it may be said to be Commencing now, in Connection with our election for City Councilmen in Baltimore on May 1st. I believe the Republicans have a magnificent opportunity and they show considerable disposition to avail themselves of it: unfortunately they are handicapped by Mudd's performances in Southern Maryland. I learn confidentially that his Connection with the Census frauds is likely to appear in such form as to leave no doubt in the public mind of the fact but, unluckily, not in such form as to justify his prosecution. I intend to advise McCormas to leave the Republican Convention "recommend" a Candidate for the U. S. Senate (my choice would be Stevenson Williams or Wirt Randall but any one of several other men would do fairly well) so as to get rid of Mond[??] supposed or, at least, alleged candidacy, which theNew York April 7th 1901 My dear Mr Roosevelt I am not a candidate for any position under the state or Federal Governments my friend Major Bullard when alive said that a person never should get angry when people lied about them but if a person did a me an a dishonest act and that was circulated he would have just cause to get angry so I am not angry only dissapointed will tell you of my plans the first time I meet you Your Friend Joseph Murray 9780 Chicago, April 7.- [*[01]*] Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Dear Sir: Permit me to thank you for your kind and appreciative response to my verse. I sincerely hope, as I firmly believe, that the "Last S[???] of All" is not yet. Faithfully Yours, S. E. Kiser. 9779State of New York Forest, Fish and Game Commission B. Frank Wood, Shellfish Commissioner, No. 1 Madison Ave. Port Jefferson N.Y. New York 4/7/1901 Hon. Theo Roosevelt *shorthand* My Dear Sir - Thursday evening I received a telegram from Albany which said "Your senator insists upon your dismissal and the appointment of block." and the next day I learned that his insistence had been complied with by the new Forest, Fish and Game Commissioners. This is revenge because I favored the nomination of the Hon. Regis H. Post for Senator. But "governor" is there any merit in Civil Service? I passed the examination successfully and have been very generally commended for my efficiency in performing the duties ofthe office. Such men as Judge Smith, Mr. Jaycox and Judge Reeve have highly praised me and have written letters condemning this action of Senator McKinney. It has recurred to me that your interest in civil service reform might prompt you to take some action to prevent its being dragged in the mire of public contempt. In the 8 months I have held office I have made 18 arrests and secured convictions in every case and turned $737.00 into the State and have 2 cases pending that will net $125.00 more. I have devoted my whole time to the work giving up all other business and to be thrown out this way is pretty tough. Can you assist me? Yours most respy J. Ellvertonpaper and was taken to task for presuming to defend you against an unjust attack. Had this matter not come up I would never have told you about it. I simply desire to let you know that while I am not known to you. I have already done some political work for you. I desire to ask if Judge Kruse or Judge Spring should write to you vouching for me. would you ask the Director to retain me on the permanent force if I prove satisfactory. If I have not capacity to perform the work I would not expect to be retained. Would be pleased to hear from you further I am Very Respectfully Everett Spring Census Office 9783 Washington. April 7th. 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay. N.Y. Dear Sir:- Your esteemed favor of The 3d inst received. I am aware I am in the unfortunate position of not being personally known to you but I have long been an admirer at a distance of your personality. The files of the Buffalo Express contain many editorials and special articles of my contribution written in advocacy of your election to the Governorship. The Washington Post. previous to the last campaign, contained an article attacking you. No other man in Washington resented it but myself. which I did in an article. published in that 9782[[shorthand]]Thos. J. Akins, Chairman Republican State Committee St. Louis, Mo. Apr. 8th, 1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice-President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- I am asked by Mr. Joseph McCoy, to enclose a letter of introduction to you in a communication he is sending you. I have known him for a number of years and his standing in the Party and as a gentleman is of the best. I am very much interested in the success of the "Political Review" and will take it as a personal favor, should you see fit to comply with his request. In think he is to be commended for investing financially in a plan which seems to me to be of very great benefit to the Party in this State. We have long needed just such a publication. I have the honor to remain, Respectfully Thos. J. Akins Chairman Republican State Committee [*9784*][Enc in McCoy 4-8-01]New Rochelle. Apr. 8th 1901. My dear Colonel Roosevelt- Replying to your letter of recent date in answer to mine relating to Stephen F. Austin of Texas, would say that I have none of his "personal" papers, if these are what you refer to, but I have our family record 9785pleasure to forward you a copy. With Kindest regards. I remain Sincerely yours Eugene H. Austin stating his and his father's (Moses Austin) exploits. My late father, Stephen F. Aust. of N. Y. was named after him, and to whom he left his portrait which now hangs in my library. If at any future date you decide to take up this matter and think this information would be of any service, it would give me great 9786LONG ISLAND R.R. CO. 128 BROADWAY, N.Y. April 8th 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I enclose copy of a letter received this morning. This is the woman whom you kindly pardoned at the request of several of us. I have heard from other sources that she is doing well, and I have no doubt that everything stated in this letter is true. I felt some responsibility in the matter, and thought you would be glad to know that the community is better off for your having freed this woman. With very kind regards, Yours very truly, (?) Baldwin [Baldwin] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. *shorthand* 9787[For enc see 3-31-01]LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TEHERAN. April 8, 1901. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I have much pleasure in thanking you for the very kind way in which you received my brother when he was in Washington recently with the object in view of securing promotion for me. The readiness you evinced to 9788favor his efforts has awakened in both him and me a feeling of gratitude that will always prompt us to avail ourselves of any opportunity we may have to be of service to you. Believe me, Yours very Sincerely, Herbert Wolcott Bowen 9789University of Minnesota, College of Science, Literature and the Arts. Minneapolis, Minn. 4/8 - 1901 How. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir: For use in a debate to be held here at the University in a short time we wish to get your opinion as to the desirability of a seven year presidential term with accompanying ineligibility for reduction. In your judgment would a change from the four year term and reeligibility to the seven year term and ineligibility be desirable? Thanking you in advance for your kind- ness in this winter I [?] Yours truly Raymond P. [?] 1427 Univ. Ave S. E. 9790New York April 8/1901 His Excellency. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt - Vice Prest. U.S.A., Oyster Bay. Sir Pardon the liberty I take in writing you. When you were President of N. Y. Police Commissioners I had the honor of presenting a letter to you from Mr. J. K. Gracie whom I served for over three years, up to the time Mr. Gracie retired from business said letter relating to a position, at that time I being a minor you could not assist me. I am at present - employed by Pickering Spring Co 26 Cortlandt St. N. Y. and have been with same for over seven years, and now owing to said firm consolidating, and reducing expenses necessitates me losing any position. Being a married man with a family it comes very hard on me, and if you will assist me in securing a position, I shall indeed esteem it a very great honor, and shall be very thankful to you for same. I still retain the letter from Mr. Gracie, and can furnish the best reference that could be required from any present employers If you can grant me a few moments, I would be most happy to call on you and explain my position more thoroughly. Again asking your pardon for the liberty I take in writing and hoping to receive a favorable reply. I am Yours Obediently Thos. J. Cloke #214--53rd St. Brooklyn, N. Y.WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON. April 8, 1901 248647 A. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, United States. Sir: Acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 9th ultimo, to the Secretary of War, recommending for appointment as second lieutenant, U.S. Army, Madison Tate McGehee, Sergeant, 12th U.S. Infantry, now serving in the Philippines, I have the honor to inform you that General MacArthur was instructed by cable, February 5, 1901, to examine for promotion to second lieutenant, all enlisted men who desire to compete and who are eligible under the present law. Very Respectfully, [*H C Corbin*] Adjutant General, Major General U.S. Army. 9792 WAR DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON F.L.D. 355874 April 8, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th ultimo, enclosing a communication from 2nd Lieutenant Henry K. Love, 32nd U.S. Volunteer Infantry, in the interest of Orlando G. Palmer, late 1st Sergeant Troop D, Troop D, 1st Cavalry, U.S. Volunteers, and in reply to inform you that your letter, highly commending Mr. Palmer, together with that of Lieutenant Love, has been placed on file for consideration at the proper time. Very respectfully, H.C. Conkin(?) Adjutant General, Major General, U.S. Army. 9793THE CRITERION NEW YORK EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT April 8, 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice Pres., Oyster Bay, L.I. N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- We have received so many gratifying letters from our readers at home and abroad - people of culture and high standing - that we have decided to publish some of them in the May Criterion, which, by the way, will be a special Pan-American Exposition member. May we not include an opinion on the Criterion from yourself? As strongly tempted to ask for an article from your pen - but resist. I know you will remember the Criterion when a leisure moment comes. Kindly credit me with having conquered such a temptation, and believe me, Very sincerely yours, [*Grace L. Davidson*] [*Mrs. G.L. Davidson*] 9794OFFICERS FRANKLIN H. HEAD, CHAIRMAN JOHN W. ELA, VICE-CHAIRMAN RALPH M. EASLEY, SECRETARY E.G. KEITH, TREASURER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ADOLPHUS C. BARTLETT (Vice-President Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Wholesale Hardware), Chicago, Ill. P.I. BONEBRAKE (President Central National Bank), Topeka, Ken. JAMES H. BOWMAN (President International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union), Chicago, Ill. D. RUSSELL BROWN, Ex-Governor(President Brown Brothers Company, Mill Supplies). Providence, N.I. W.L. BROWN (President The American Ship Building Co.), Chicago, Ill. J. W. CUTRER (President Board of Levee Commissioners for the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta), Clarksdale, Miss. EDWARD F. DUNNE (President Iroquois Club), Chicago Ill. JAMES P. EAGLE, Ex-Governor (Farmer), Little Rock, Ark. JAMES H. ECKLES (Ex-Comptreller of Currency), Chicago Ill. WILLIAM DUDLEY FOULKE (Attorney), Richmond, Ind. HARRY A. GARFIELD (Garfield, Garfield & Howe, Attorneys) Cleveland, Ohio. SAMUEL GOMPERS (Presdient American Federation of Labor), Washington, D.C. FRANK W. GUNSAULUS (Pastor Central Church), Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM R. HARPER (President University of Chicago), Chicago Ill. ABRAM S. HEWITT (Cooper, Hewitt & Co., Iron Supplier), New York City. FREDERICK W. HOLLS (Secretary Late Hague International Peace Conference), New York City. WILLIAM WIRT HOWE (Attorney), New Orleans, La. CLARK HOWELL (Editor Constitution), Atlanta, Ga. SAMUEL INSULL (President International Longshoremen's Ass'n). THEODORE C. SEARCH (President National Association of Manufacturers), Philadelphia, Pa. WILLIS J. ABBOTT (Journalist), New York City, N.Y. WM. F. KING (President The Merchants' Association of New York), New York City N.Y. EDWARD ROSEWATER (Editor Omaha Bee), Omaha, Neb. JOHN IRELAND (Catholic Archbishop), St. Paul, Minn. JEREMIAH W. JENKS (Professor Political Science, Cornell University), Ithaca, N.Y. AARON JONES (Grand Master National Grange Patrons of Husbandry), South Bend, Ind. EDWARD A. KELLY, Pastor St. Cecillia's Church (Catholic), Chicago, Ill. CYRUS G. LUCE, Ex-Governor (Farmer), Coldwater, Mich. FRANKLIN MACVEAGH (Wholesale Grocer), Chicago Ill. W. A. McCORKLE (Ex-Governor), Charleston, W. Va. E. B. MARTINDALE (President American Central Life Insurance Co.), Indianapolis, Ind. B. P. RIPLEY (President [?????], Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System), Chicago, Ill. FRANK P. SARGENT (Grand Master Brotherhoo of Locomotive Firemen), Peoria, Ill. CHARLES A. SCHIEREN (Manufacturer Belting), New York City. CATO SELLS (Attorney), Vinton, Iowa. ALBERT SHAW (Editor Review of Reviews), New York City. JOHN M. STAHL (Editor Farmers' Call), Chicago, Ill. JAY L. TORREY (Stockman), Embar, Wyo. CHARLES P. WARWICK (Ex-Mayor), Philadelphia, Pa. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (Principal Tuskegee Normal Industrial Institute), Tuskegee, Ala. BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER (President University of Calfornia), Berkeley, Cal. DUDLEY G. WOOTEN (Ex-Member Legislature), Dallas, Tex. MARRIOTT BROSUS, Chairman Banking and Currency, House of Representatives: " I have been profoundly impressed with the character and range of the work comtemplated by the 'Nation Civic Federation.' I believe the organization of this Federation will be an epoch-marking event in our history. Its possibilites 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 CHICAGO, ILL. [*April 8,2003*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [????]President, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt,-- I went over to Washington last week and talked over the foreign policy conference with Secretary Gage and afterwards the President. Both were wuite pleased with the idea, and thought that if handled in the manner suggested that such good could come of it. I was not able to reach [G??]. Greene although I had a card from Nicholas Murray Butler. However, in view of complication that may arise in this Venezuela-Asphalt matter, it is probably just as well that I did not see him. Maybe, after consideration, you can [????????] someone else to me. I will be here for the next two weeks. Yours very truly, [R??????] 9796ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL CIVIC FEDERATION ——————— MANUFACTURING. ABRAM S. HEWITT, Cooper Hewitt & Co., Iron Supplies, New York City, N.Y. WM. W. CRAPO, Wamsutta Mills, New Bedford, Mass. D. RUSSELL BROWN (ex-Governor), President Brown Brothers Company, Mill Supplies, Providence, R.I. P.C. CHENEY (Ex-Governor), Paper and paper Stock, Manchester, N.H. ELLISON A SMYTH, President Peizer Manufacturing Co., Cotton, Sheeting, Shirtings and Drills, Peizer, S.C. CHARLES A. SCHIEREN, Belting, New York City, N.Y. T.W. PRATT, President West Huntsville Cotton Mills Co. Huntsville, Ala. W.B. PLUNKETT, Treasurer Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Co. Adams, Mass. ALBERT A. POPE, President Pope Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Conn. JAMES DEERING, Deering Harvester Co., Chicago, Ill. ROBERT MORAN, Shipbuilder, Seattle, Wash. THOMAS M. BLACKSFOOT, Phoenix Chair Co., Sheboygan, Wis. GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. Treasurer Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa. WILLIAM J. CHALMERS, President Fraser & Chalmers, Machinery, Chicago, Ill. JULIUS J. ESTEY, Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, Vt. A.B. FARQUHAR, President A.B. Farquhar Co., Pennsylvania Agricultural Works, York, Pa. JAMES N. GAMBLE, Vice-President, The Proctor & Gamble Co. Cincinnati, Ohio. E.H. GARY, President Federal Steel Co., New York City, N.Y. OTTO GRAMM, President [?] [?] & Steel Co., Laramie, Wyo. SAMUEL MATHER, Iron Ore, Cleveland, Ohio. A.R. MEYER, President Consolidated Kansas City Smelting and Refining Co., Kansas City, Mo. MILTON W. KIRK, President, James S. Kirk Soap Co., Chicago, Ill. EDWARD C. McFETRIDGE, President, Beaver Dam Woolen Mills, Beaver Dam, Wis. JOHN A. MEAD, President Howe Scale Co., Rutland, Vt. GEORGE H. BARBOUR, Vice-President The Michigan Stove Co., Detroit, Mich. CLEM. STUDEBAKER, President Studebaker Bros. ?[Manufacturing Co.,?] South Bend, Ind. STANLEY McCORMICK, McCormick Harvesting Machine Co., Chicago, Ill. R. G. PETE[?] [??] Mich. BENJAMIN ATHA, President Benjamin Atha, & Co., Steel Harrison [??] G. WATSON FRENCH. Vice-President Republic Iron and Steel Co. W.L. DOUGLAS, Shoe Manufacturer, Brockton, Mass. W. L. BROWN, President The American Ship Building Company, Chicago, Ill. LA VERNE [??] -motor Co., Chicago, Ill. GILES W. BROWN, President Sioux Milling Co., Rolled Oats, Sioux City, Iowa. [???] Pipe, Brass and Iron Fittings and Valves, Chicago, Ill. GEORGE W. CROUSE, President Aultman Miller & Co., Mowing & Reaping Machines, Akron, Ohio. THOS. P. EGAN, J. A. Fay & Egan Co., Wood Working Machines, Cimcinnati, Ohio. F. [??] Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. CHARLES H. HULBURD, President Elgin National Watch Co., Chicago, Ill. J. A. JEFFRE[?] [??] Manufacturing Co., Columbus, Ohio. JAMES KILBOURNE, President The Kilbourne & Jacobs Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio. SAMUEL INSULL, President Chicago Edison Co., Chicago, Ill. WM. W. LOBDELL, President Lobdell Car Wheel Works, Wilmington, Del. B. G. McMECHEN, Woolson Spice Co., Toledo, Ohio. O. A. MILLER, President The Central Ohio Paper Co., Columbus, Ohio. J. M. MULKEY, President Detroit Salt Co., Detroit, Mich. THOMAS M. OSBORNE, President D. M. Osborne & Co., Harvesting Machinery, Auburn, N. Y. CHARLES T. PAGE, Treasurer Page Belting Co., Concord, N. H. D. M. PARRY, President Parry Manufacturing Co., Light Vehicles, Indianapolis, Ind. THOMAS STRAHAN (ex-Mayor Chelsea), Wall Paper, Chelsea, Mass. MANUFACTURING—Continued. W.R. WARNER, Warner & Swasey, Cleveland, Ohio. W.C. NONES, President and General Manager Kentucky Wagon Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Ky. AGRICULTURE. J. STERLING MORTON, ex-Secretary Department of Agriculture, Nebraska City, Neb. AARON JONES, Grand Master National Grange Patrons of Husbandry, South Bend, Ind. W. D. HOARD (ex-Governor), President National Dairymen's Association, Fort Atkinson, Wis. CLIFTON R. BRECKINRIDGE (ex-Congressman), Cotton Planter, Pine Bluff, Ark. CYRUS G. LUCE (ex-Governor), Farmer, Coldwater, Mich. JAMES P. EAGLE (ex-Governor), Farmer, Little Rock, Ark. B. F. CLAYTON, Member Executive Committee Farmers' National Congress, Julesburg, Colo. JOHN S. CUNINGHAM, Tobacco Planter, Cuningham, N.C. E. L. FURNESS, Member Executive Committee Farmers' National Congress, Furnessville, Ind. GEORGE B. HORTON, Master Michigan State Grange Patrons of Husbandry, Fruit Ridge, Mich. [???] GEORGE McKERROW, Superintendent [??] Farmer's Institute (Sheep Breeder and Wool), Sussex, Wis. WILL B. POWELL, Live Stock, Shadeland, Pa. C. [?] [??] Patrons of Husbandry, Benjamin, Mo. HENRY C. WARMOTH (ex-Governor), Sugar Planter, New Orleans, La. [???] Planter, Prosper, Tex. T. F. B. BOTHAM, President American Hereford Breeders' Cattle Association, [??], Mo. JOHN M. STAHL, Editor Farmers' Call, Chicago, Ill. JAY [?] TORREY, Stockman Ember Wyo. [??] Grange Patrons of Husbandry, Magnolia, Ill. R. L. HAI[?] Farmers' Alliance [???] JAMES G. HAMILTON, Secretary American Beet Sugar Co., Chino, Cal. L. N. [?] President Ohio [??], Oxford, Ohio. JOHN COWNIE, Farmer, Feeder and Shipper of [???] Iowa. S. H. [??] Master Ohio [??] Patrons of Husbandry, Waynesville, Ohio. A. T. GAMBER, Sheep and Wool, Weston, Mich. N. H. GENTRY, President American Berkshire Association, Sedalia, Mo. H. E. HUXLEY, Master Wisconsin State [??], Wis. M. J. LAWRENCE, Publisher Ohio Farmer, Cleveland, Ohio. [???] University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. HERBERT MYRICK, Editor American Agriculturist and New York and President [??] E. W. RANDALL, Secretary State Agricultural Society, Hamline, Minn. GEO. C. RICHARDSON, Ryan & Richard- [??] J. R. RIPPEY, Secretary State Board of Agriculture, Columbia, Mo. B. W. SNOW, Statistician, Orange Judd [??] Ill. JOHN M. THOMPSON, ex-Master State Grange Patrons of Husbandry, Joliet, Ill. H. B. FRISSELL, Principal Hampton Nor[?] tural Institute, Hampton, Va. C. H. WILLIAMSON, President National Apple Shippers' Association of the United States, Quincy, Ill. R. G. F. CANDAGE, President Farmers' National Congress, Cambridge, Mass. LABOR. SAMUEL GOMPERS, President American Federation of Labor, Washington, D.C. FRANK P. SARGENT, Grand Master Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman, Peoria. Ill. JOHN MITCHELL, President United Mine Workers of America, Indianapolis, Id. PETER J. McGUIRE, General Secretary and Treasurer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Philadelphia, Pa. [column 3] LABOR—Continued. E. E. CLARK, Grand Chief Conductor, Order of Railway Conductors, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. T. J. SHAFFER, President of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, Pittsburg, Pa. D. DOUGLAS WILSON, Vice-President International Association of Machinists and Editor Official Journal Washington, D.C. WILLIAM KLEIN, President Bricklayers' and Masons' International Union of America, New York City, N.Y. P.H. MORRISSEY - Grand Master Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Cleveland, Ohio. JAMES M. LYNCH, President International Typographical Union, Indianapolis, Ind. JOHN B. LENNON, General Secretary Journeymen Tailors' Union of America, Bloomington, Ill. HENRY C. BARTER, General Secretary-Treasurer Longshoremen's Association, Detroit, Mich. JAMES H. BOWMAN, President International Printing Pressmen and Assistants, Union, Chicago, Ill. JAMES A. CABLE, Secretary Coopers' International Union, Kansas City, Kas. SAMUEL B. DONNELLEY - ex-President International Typographical Union, Indianapolis, Ind. HENRY WHITE, General Secretary United Garment Workers of America, N.Y. MARTIN FOX, President Iron Molders' Union of North America, Cincinnati, Ohio. JOHN TOBIN, General President Boot and Shoe Workers' Union, Boston, Mass. WM. J. GILTHORPE, Grand Secretary and Treasurer Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders of America, Kansas City, Kas. JAMES F. McHUGH, General Secretary - Treasurer Journeymen Stone Cutters' Association of North America, Washington, D.C. THOMAS O'DONNELL, Secretary National Spinners' Association, Fall River, Mass. PETER OULMANN, General Secretary and Treasurer National Union of Textile Workers, North Adams, Mass. JOHN PHILLIPS, Secretary United Hatters of North America, Brooklyn, N.Y. WM. J. SPENCER, Secretary-Treasurer Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters United Association, Chicago, Ill. GEORGE B. BUCHANEN, Secretary International Union Bicycle Workers and Allied Mechanics, Toledo, Ohio. GEORGE A. SCHILLING, Ex-Secretary Illinois Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chicago, Ill. GEORGE E. McNEILL, "Father of the Eight Hour Movement. Boston, Mass. COLLEGE. ARTHUR TWINING HADLEY, President Yale University, New Haven, Conn. J.G. SCHURMAN, President Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER, President University of California, Berkeley, Cal. THOMAS J. CONATY, Rector The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. JOHN F. HURST, Chancellor American University, Washington, D.C. DAVID STARR JORDAN, President Leland [??] Stanford University, Cal. JAMES B. ANGELL, President University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. [???] Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. J. L. M. CURRY, Secretary Peabody Fund, Washington, D.C. [???] Professor International Law and Diplomacy, Columbia University, New York City, N. Y. F. W. TAUSSIG, Professor Political Economy [??] Cambridge, Mass. THEODORE S. WOOLSEY, Professor of International Law, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. JEREMIAH W. JENKS, Professor Political Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. WOODROW WILSON, Head Department of Political Science, Princeton University, Princeton, N.J. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal Tuskegee National Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. EDWIN R. A. SELIGMAN, Professor of Political Economy, Columbia University, New York City, N.Y. WILLIAM R. HARPER, President University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill. NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER, Professor of Philosophy and Education, Columbia University, New York City, N.Y. JOHN BATES CLARK,Professor Political Economy, Columbia University, New York City, N.Y.COLLEGE—Continued. ANDREW S. DRAPER, President University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill. 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, Columbia, Mo. CYRUS NORTHROP, President University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. CHARLES E. DOWMAN, President Emory College, Oxford, Ga. HARRY P. JUDSON, Dean, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill. HENRY WADE ROGERS, Professor of Law, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. 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. JAMES R. WEAVER, Department Political Science, DePauw University, Greencastle, Ind. A.H.EDGREN, Dean The Graduate School, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. RICHMOND MAYO-SMITH, Professor Political Economy and Social Science, Columbia University, New York City, N.Y. 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. HENRY C. POTTER, Protestant Episcopal Bishop, New York City, N. Y. CHARLES FLEISCHER, Rabbi Temple Adath Israel, 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. W. X. NINDE, Resident Bishop M.E. Church, Detroit, Mich. 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. CHURCH—Continued. WILLIAM DILLON, Editor Catholic World, Chicago, Ill. 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. TOMKINS, 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-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 WILLIAM A. GILES, Capitalist, Chicago, Ill. 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 Citizens' National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa. J. S. STAPLER, President Bank of Tahlequah, Tahlequa, I.T. COMMERCE. PAUL O. STENSLAND, President Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, Chicago, Ill. PETER WHITE, Capitalist, Marquette, Mich. LOUIS WINDMUELLER, Capitalist, New York City, N. Y. 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 & Manzanares 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. Morrisson, 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 Selz, Schwab & Co., Wholesale Boots and Shoes, Chicago, Ill. M. M. 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. B. J. BROWN, Little Rock, Ark. [*9797*]LAW- Continued. JAMES B. DILL, New York City, N. Y. STERLING R. COCKRILL (Cockrill & Cockrill), Little Rock, Ark. EDWARD J. McDERMOTT Louisville, Ky. JOHN S. MILLER (Peck, Miller & Starr), Chicago, Ill. HARRY A. GARFIELD (Garfield, Garfield & Howe), Cleveland, Ohio. HENERY D. ESTABROOK (Lowden, Esta- brook & Davis), Chicago, Ill. CHARLES S. GLEED (Gleed, Ware & Gleed), Topeka, Kas. William H. HOTCHKISS, Buffalo, N. Y. EDWARD QUINTON KEASBEY (A. Q. Keasbey & Sons), Newark, N. J. JOHN D. BENTON (Benton, Lovell & Holt), Fargo N. D. FRANCIS A. BROAN, Omaha, Neb. EDWARD CAHILL (Cahill & Wood), Lan- sing, 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 & Mc- Ilvaine), 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 & Hub- bard), 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, Cin- cinnati, Ohio. E. P. RIPLEY, President Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System, Chicago, Ill. GUSTAV H. SCHWAB, Noth German Lloyd Steamship Co., New York City, N. Y. A. J. EARLING, President Chicago, Mil- waukee & 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 Chi- cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Chicago, Ill. EUGENE ZIMMERMAN, President North- ern 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, Keo- kuk & Northwestern Railway, Burlington, Iowa. E. D. KENNA, First Vice-President Archi- son, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System, Chicago, Ill. JACOB L. GREEN, President Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn. OSBORNE 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' Mu- tual Hailstorm Insurance Association, Des Moines, Iowa. ALEXANDER G. COCHRAN, General So- licitor Missouri Pacific Railway Co., St. Louis, Mo. E. G. HALLE, Manager Western Depart- ment Germania Fire Insurance Co., Chi- cago, 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. 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, 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 National Stove Manufacturing 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. MILO R. MALTBIE, Secretary Reform Club,New York City. 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, Commissioner American Newspaper Publishers' 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. WLLIS YOUNG, President Northwestern Traveling Men's Association, Chicago, Ill. WALTER FIELDHOUSE - Secy, and Treas. Association of Western Manufactures, 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-Presidet 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. HILARY A. HERBERT, ex-Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C. GENERAL- Continued CLARK HOWELL, Editor Constitution, Atlanta, Ga. ST. CLAIR McKELWAY, Editor Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, N.Y. W. A. McCORKLE ex-Governor West Virginia, Charleston, W.Va. S.E. MORSS, ex-Consul-General to France, Editor "Sentinal" 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 Westliche-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. 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. NILES P. HAUGEN, ex-Congressman, River Falls, Wis. E. S. HUTCHINSON, Coal Operator, Maybeury, W.Va. HENRY H. ISHAM, Elizabeth, N.J. HERMAN JUSTI, Commissioner Illinois Coal Operators' Association, Chicago, Ill. JOSIAH L. LOMBARD Real Estate, Chicago, Ill. W.H. ROWE, President Beaver River Irrigation and Ogden Water Works Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. WILLIS J. ABBOTT, Journalist, New York City, N.Y. EDWARD ROSEWATER, Editor Omaha Bee, Omaha, Neb. 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, HOLLISTER BROTHERS, PRINTERS MADISON & MARKET STS, CHICAGOHEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE of the Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Dougherty, I. T. April. 8th, 1901. Hon, Theo. Roosevelt, Vice Prest. Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- It is with great pleasure that I call your attention and kind consideration to Mr. Clarence Fleming, aspirant to the office of Post Master at Mill Creek I. T. Mr. Fleming is a young Republican of unquestionable character and is in every way qualified to fill the position to which he aspires, and, will, I know, fill the place to the entire satisfaction of the people and to the credit of the party. We will greatly appreciate a letter from you in his behalf to the Hon. W. M. Mellett of Vinita I. T. Mr. Fleming served under you in the Spanish American War. His appointment is heartily desired. Hoping that you will see fit to endorse his appointment I am, Yours very truly, J U Fitzwater Member Republican Cent. Com. [*9798*]T. St. John Gaffney Counsellor at Law, 66 Broadway, New York Cable Address, "Caldron," New York Telephone, 2875(?) Cortlandt [above is printed letterhead] New York. April 8th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, L. Is. My dear Colonel: I have just had an interview with Mr. Lauterbach. He tells me that he had a conversation with Senator Platt yesterday and while the Senator spoke in the most friendly manner of my services to the party, he added that there were others who had a greater claim upon the organization. For instance, he mentioned a Mr. Haldy,* who [illegible] Assistant Treasurer I believe of the Police Board and lost his position through Mr. Platt's legislation. Now, Mr. Lauterbach says that he thinks the Senator could be brought around and when I told him I had seen you, he urged me to have you drop Mr. Platt a line as it would help him very materially. He says that he will do everything in my behalf and that Mr. Platt's position in the matter will not effect his influence. I would therefore ask you to write the Senator as strong a letter as possible. I had lunch with Mr. Wakeman on Saturday and he was delighted to hear of your interest in this matter. He told me that the Senator has acquiesced in the removal of Shepherd and that the names of candidates are submitted to him ^Wakeman [handwritten insertion] by the Treasury Department before the appointment is made. Of course his personal predilections have considerable weight with the department but the Senator's influence is also very powerful. He told me he would be very much pleased to communicate his views to you so please write him also. Believe me always my dear Colonel, with kindest regards, Very faithfully yours, [*T. St. John Gaffney. Over*] _______ *Fred Haldy is listed as police Deputy Treasurer in the 1898 Brooklyn Daily Eagle Almanac, p.315P.S. I also saw Abner who made me all kinds of assurances. He said he would be in Washington Tuesday might to speak with the President[[shorthand]] [*[April 8, 1901]*] [*PF*] 474 Elm St. Dear Mr Roosevelt, I am sending by this mail a copy of "Her Mountain Lover." It will reflect many things you have seen and heard in the mountains no doubt. I was glad to get your letter and your invitation pleased us both very much. Twas specially excellent over your change of heart concerning hunting. That was our really serious difference. Our failure to agree on the single tax, free trade and green-backism was never really vital. — As you will see in all my work, I do not attempt to represent the plains life before my court — only as I found it — narrowed, restricted but glorious with that spoken pathos now as common in every cons-camp. To-day reflect there is even better opportunity [*9800*]than in our old days when mining and the cattle-business [was] were in [its] their effervescence. [It] the Life has greater subtlety now, not so fine and big and buoyant but with [other?] shadows. -- I hope to do so you a trip this year as I did in 1898. I want to ride from the San Francisco Mts to the Selkirks. If we are ever near enough to avail ourselves of you kind invitation we will do so gladly. I should like particularly to see you on Oyster Bay. I am sincerely yours, Hamlin Garland April. 8. I enclosed a photo of Ladane. He is a wonder- Bronchoe and Arabian [*9801*]Kansas City, Mo., April 8th, 1901. Hon. Theo Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - On the occasion of your brief stop in Kansas City, while en route to the Reunion of the "Rough Riders," I had the pleasure of telling you, as I shook your hand and passed on, that I had been a warm admirer of yours for the past ten years. I preface my letter in this way, in the hope that you may possibly remember the incident and me. I wish to apply for a position as "Paymaster" in the War Department, understanding that such positions are filled from Civil life. I can get the necessary influence, but do not know the best way to use it. I have had ten years experience in Banking and financial institutions and, being an expert accountant and stenographer, know that I could fill such a position with credit to myself and to the entire satisfaction of my superiors. Can you advise me? I have watched your successful career with keen delight, from the time I first began to read your sketches of Western life, and was much disappointed at not seeing your name at the head of the ticket last election, but I know that you will get a new mark for future holders of the high office you now hold. Hoping that I am not unduly presumptuous, in thus addressing you, Respectfully, [*Charles B. Gartrell*] 908 E. 15th St. K.C. Mo. 9802[*[Gibson]*] Personal Quincy, Fla. Apr. 8, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. Dear Sir: I wish to ask you a question if it is not too much to ask for the attention of onewith whom time is so well occupied and who receives so many communications; and as it is one regarding myself I shouldn't think it out of place to give you a brief sketch of my life. I am the oldest, but one, of a family of four boys, and the son of a missionary minister who receives a small sum each year for his labors in the religious field, and who has given the best part of his time to this work for the past thirty years, and whose limited in come has made him unable to give his children the education which success so indispensable. in this hustling day and time. My father has always owned a small farm whenever he has gone 98032. for the purpose of giving his sons employment for a part of the time at least, but, as I have before said, he has not been able to give us more than the ordinary country school education, which in this section is not much and very short, the only term being one of sixteen weeks in the fall of each year. I have, however had the benefit of attending several of these terms and at present am going to the public school of this place, but do not feel justified in so- doing which may father is bearing the expense of my board and while my brothers who need the schooling as much as I are having to work on the farm which lies in the western part of this county and abroad [?] miles from this town. The school here will be out the last of May and I dislike very much to be compelled to return to the farm which is not large enough, and which yields too little to justify itself, in recessing larger the time of four boys who are so rapidly approaching manhood. My question is this: Should I attempt to borrow to "put 3myself through college"? If so I wish you would give me the name and addresses of a few benevolent persons whom you think would be likely to give an appeal for such help any attention, if any such persons you know. I have wondered if Mr. Anderson Carnegie or Mr. John D. Rockefeller or some one of less financial strength would consider it too much for one to ask for a loan of $200 for an indefinite time and without security or any promise of payment but my word to do so. Now, Mr. Roosevelt, this may seem like an off-hand call from some reckless person seeking nothing but pleasure and a change but I can assure you that it has not been without considerable fore thought that I have come to the conclusion that an education should be obtained if possible, and if no other way at the credit of a friend, and as I have no affluent relatives, even, on on whom I could venture to call with a hope of receiving the amount requisite to secure the knowledge which seems so all-important to me, I have decided to try to learn whether these would be any possibility of being interested with the necessary friends 98044. by some one who bears no relation whatever to me. Being without experience on any line worthy of mention and almost wholly without any education and at the same time so near the place where I must cease to look to my father for support I have decided to make this last attempt. My ardent desire is to fit myself for literary work as it has been the crave of my life to be able to devote myself to literature. Not that I am opposed to manual labor but I believe with the proper training I could do more at this than anything else. I am deeply interested in the study of natural history and especially in that branch known as Ornithology, the study of which with that of botany is deserving of more attention. What I want is a college educatoin that I may be able to do work for some literary journal, as my occupation, and also to be able to write up the results of my researches in the out-of-door world for some periodical which will not only be a satisfaction to me but possibly a help to the [*[4-8-01]*] 5. rising generation. While I know that it is absolutely impossible to become of importance without learning I realize the folly of supposing there is any one willing to give the money necessary to accomplish my purpose without good reason to believe that there is chance for its return. My earnest desire and aspiration is to become as nearly as possible what the late Maurice Thompson was. It has not been my lot to come in possession of any of his books but of the reading a few of his essays in the magazines I came to the decision that he was what I should like to be in preference to any thing else- an able writer, a true lover of nature, a lovable companion, a keen observer, a persistent worker at any thing he attempted and lastly but most to be desired a writer of poetry and prose. The notices of him published since his death have given 9805me a fuller understanding of the great man he was and the need of someone to fill his important place has been an additional inspiration to me of late but being unable to secure the money which I need at once, to become anything to compare with the post naturalist I decided to write to you for advice. My reason for desiring a loan of $200 is that I feel as if it would be too much to ask for enough to take a course in anything but a cheap institution, and besides I am not as you see by this, qualified to enter anything more, so have decided to try to get enough to take the combined course in one of the many business Colleges situated in several Southern cities. This course which consists of the Shorthand, Commercial and other courses would I think fit me for earning the amount required for a course in higher institution of learning. I can take the above named course $80 but board and other incidental expenses would, I believe, about double the cost. Hoping that I have not over-taxed your patience and that you will let me hear from you if ? be but a ? I beg to remain your friend. E.H. Gibson Col. Joseph A. Goulden, Chairman, 171 B'way. MEMORIAL COMMITTEE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC City Of New York 171 Broadway, New York April 8th, 1901. __190__ Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y., My dear Colonel:- Your letter of the 5th instant received. Can you not arrange to be with us in the evening? I understand that your appointment is for the day. If I know where, and the hour of the same, I could ascertain about time tables, etc. We want you this year if it is at all possible. Hoping to hear from you soon and with kindest regards, I am, Cordially yours, J. A. Goulden, Chairman of Committee. This is my fifth and last year as Chairman. [*9806*]Headquarters State Republican Campaign Committee 115 Laura Street Jacksonville, Florida April 8, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I write to you about our political affairs here because you will be more interested in the future of the party. ? M. McKinley. We are endeavoring to push better men to the front. We hope to get a reorganization before the 4 years roll around. The President could help us very much in the state apportionments if he would listen to anyone here except the little black fellow Lee. I ran for Congress in 1886 and carried this (Daval) co? by nearly 1300 majority - last November the Democratic majority was 837 - that is a fair sample of the rate in the state. Lee cares nothing about the party only for personal gain and supremacy The party is simply a Democratic annex . I enclose you a clipping from a Savannah paper from a colored mass in this state as we have no ?. we have to go outside for our help in that direction. If you care to keep up with us I will forward you such information as I get occasionally. Very truly yours, J.C. Greeley GEORGE K. HOOPER, CONSULTING ENGINEER, 409, 31 MILK ST. Telephone 2713-5 Main. BOSTON, MASS., 4/8/01 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President Washington. Dear Sir, - In the feeling that altho you no longer have official communication with it, the subject of the Erie Canal enlargement may yet hold considerable interest, I take the liberty of submitting the following ideas to you in the hope as well that they may throw some light on this troublesome question. Let me at the start say that I have no interest in the subject beyond that which should belong to an engineer with patriotic feeling so that any response or comment which you may honor me will be as discreetly used as you may wish. On the other hand should you find wisdom in my analysis of the subject I am not at [*9808*]2 all averse to enjoying any benefits to which such wisdom might lead. It has seemed to me that the point on which the solution of the problem rests has been passed over by all who have so far expressed themselves in [?] on the matter and that the "ten mile" so called, method of estimating freight rates between two points by widely differing means of communication does not tell the whole truth since it takes no cognizance of the amount of time consumed in the journey. I have therefore made up the following analysis from data contained in the report made by Genl. Greene's committee early in 1900 making no claim to extreme accuracy but maintaining that the method is correct and that the final result is entirely consistent with practice [*9809*]3 obtaining at present on the Great Lakes which are or rather which constitute if you please a successful water route in competition with modern railway practice. We are told in this report that 12 days constitutes an average journey between New York and Buffalo and I have drawn upon my observations (for I lived for nearly two years on the line of the canal at its busiest season '93-'94), to assume that 12 hours travel was accomplished each day exclusive of locking, which for 72 locks at the rate given equals 32 hours more or a total of 176 hours to accomplish the journey. I have assumed this to equal the lengths of the railway with which it must compete or 444 miles. From the report we learn that a freight rate on a commodity = 2 miles per ton- mile which 98104 for 444 miles would correspond to a rate of 444 x$.002 = $.888 per ton. To get the rate per "ton hour" we would naturally divide this sum by the number of hours consumed in the journey the result being $.888/176 hours = $.005045 or 5.045 mills per "ton hour" by canal. The rate upon the same commodity by rail for the same distance the report gives as $1.17 per ton. Assuming the average speed of a freight train at 15 miles per hour over the whole road requiring 444/15=29.6 hours to complete the journey. Dividing the above rate by this time we have a "ton hour rate of $1.17/29.6=$.03952 or 39.52 mills per "ton hour". Assuming a cargo of 450 tons there is thus a margin in favor (apparently) of water carriage of (39.520-5.045)x450=$15.51. This however for a 12 day journey. Let us look now 98115 at the cost of such a journey. We are told by the report that a boat costs about $8 per tom of cargo capacity, the motive power, wages and food I have assumed and think them reasonable. Investment 450 tons Boat at $8 $3600.00 4 horses or mules @$100.00 400.00 Operation $4000.00 Assume interest and depreciation at 10% ea. 800.00 800 ÷ 365 = per day 2.19+ Feed of livestock per day 1.75+ Food for crew per day 1.80+ Total $5.74 Wages have not been added since as boats are personally operated [out] by their owners with their families the profits of a journey would cover the wages item. For a twelve days journey the cost is therefore $5.74 x 12 = $68.88 the difference between which sum [*9812*]6 and $15.51 the margin over railroad expense for the same work may explain in part why at a lower "ton-mile" rate the canal can yet not compete with the railway on a [lane?] of equal distance. We now have figures enough to enable us to say what tonnage should be carried at the above speed and rate to pay anysize profit desired. Assume that we wish a profit of 10% then we must have a margin of $68.88 x 110% = $76.776. The use essay tonnage would be then in the same ratio to 450 tons as $75.776 is to $15.51 or algebraically 75.776:15,51 as x:450 x in this solution equalling 2198.9 or for convenience say 2200 tons. It is said in the report that the speed of this journey might be reduced to 126 hours. This being the case our profit paying tonnage may be reduced 9813 7 directly in the ratio of the times required to make the journey or instead of a tonnage of 2200 at 176 hours we should have a tonnage reduced as follows 176:126::2200:x -- x in this case equalling 1575 tons. Suppose now we wish to carry this all in one vessel, -- since the cost of such a craft is greater than that of our simple boat we must increase our tonnage proportionally as follows, -- steamers of the above sign we are told can be built for $18 per cargo ton. Investment 1575 x 18 = $28,350.00 Operation Int. of Dep @ 10% each per ann $5670.00 Int. of Dep per day = $ 15.52 Wages Crew per day = $ 12.00 Food per day = $ 5.00 Fuel per day $ 7.50 Fixed charges per trip on eval of $60,000,000 and 10,000,000 tons carriage $13.93 = 53.958 giving a total operating expense of $53.95 per day. Our tonnage must be then in the ratio of this expense to our previous daily expense or $53.95 : $5.74 :: x :1575 -- x in this case equalling 14,803 tons which must move over the canal in 126 hours. But should we increase the speed to 10 miles per hour which is not an unreasonable [steamcoal??] speed this tonnage can be decreased in the ratio of 126 to 444/10 = 44.4 or 126:44.4 : : 14,803 : x. x in this case equalling 5216 tons which is not far from the speed and size of boats now moving on the Great Lakes, in competition with modern rail lines. I need not go farther and point out that this method [dr] affords means of saying what capacity and speed9 should be employed in moving freight over a water route [and] in competition with any length of rail line at any speed and at any freight rate since that must be apparent to you nor need I say that whether the above tonnage can be better handled in one large boat or many small ones depends on the time necessary for locking. I know that all of the above figures are approximate but I am equally certain that the above method applied to the exact statistics of the situation will be productive of the desired results i.e. for what size craft shall the Erie Canal be made to enable it to once more compete with railway traffic. If I have interested you this needs no apology - if not I beg to apologize for and thank you for your time. Very truly G. H. Hooper,(?) Vice-President Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- As a boy, my father told me to aim at the very highest mark. I have endeavored to do so all through my life, and while I might ask a member of the Board of Alderman to review our annual parade, I think that nothing short of a Vice- President will properly cover the ground. Joking aside, I had the timidity to ask you to be present at our parade when you were Governor of this State, but you had another engagement which prevented you from doing so. The parade takes place on May 11 this year, and I take the liberty of once more annoying you in this matter. There will not be less than 50,000 people present, and many of your very staunch supporters and good friends will be in the parade and on the sidewalk. I sincerely hope that you will find time to oblige us in this matter and that I will receive a reply from you at an early date. Sincerely yours, [* H.H. Kane M.D.*] 9817Sault Ste marie Michigan April 8th 1901 Vice President Theodore Roosevelt- Sir I wish you would give these few lines due consideration I have in the last few weeks received several letters from counterfiters in new york I have also a sample of their work in the shape of a one dollar bill. Counterfit. it is so perfect you can hardly detectit from a genuine bill now P.S. Please don't let this get out in the papers or let it get spread for the Present also pleas dont mention any name when discussing the contents of this letter adress Alex A. La Londe Sault St Marie Mich Box 222 Confidental 9819 your Honor i would of not wrote you at all if I could of got the adress of some detective Bureau as i have got the letters and the counterfit bill and also their adress now if you think this of any importance let me know by returned mail you can find out by Mr William (crossed out: Webester?) Webster. Post master at sault St marie mich of my honesty and character if you think that there can be anything accomplished by the information i have let me know as soon as posible as these people may suspect something if they do not hear from me in due time as they want me to handle this counterfit money and as i have been brought up an Honest man that is the last thing i would think of doing how they got my name i do not know but the letters i have will explain(e?) all Yours Truly Alex. A. La LondeCORNELIUS S. LODER, MANAGER AND ADJUSTER OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NATIONAL SHOE AND LEATHER BANK BUILDING. 271 BROADWAY, New York, April 8, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - I desire to learn if a plan could be arranged whereby you would meet in an informal reception, to be held if possible on some Saturday afternoon (the time, place and general arrangements to be suggested by you) a number of Brooklyn boys. There will probably be several hundred in number. It is my belief that the affair can be made a most unique and successful one, and I will carry it out in a way that would bring the best results. The Boy's Association, with which I am connected as Superintendent, recently tendered a number of New York Boys, as per enclosed circular, a reception, and the affair was in every respect most successful. I make the above suggestion to you, thinking that you would have some ideas that would be even better than the plan suggested. I should like to hear from you and could arrange to meet you personally, the next time you are in New York, if a conference is desired. Very truly yours, Cornelius S. Loder [*9820*][*PF*] United States Senate, Personal. WASHINGTON, D.C. April 8, 1901. Dear Theodore:- I have your letter of the 4th. Your judgment may be right about Charles 12th and Conde, but I cannot quite agree to it in regard to the latter's earlier campaigns. However, you are a far better judge than I. Nannie said she read the "Semi-Attached Couple," as I did, many years ago, and it was a very good story. There was another which appeared about the same time, I believe, which we also read, called "The Semi-Detached House." I have no doubt I shall enjoy Buffalo very much, except that I have no idea what to say there. I shall see you before that, however, at Boston at the Home Market Club. Everything here is quiet as possible. Always yours, H.C. Lodge The Honorable, Theodore Roosevelt. 9821[[shorthand]]THE POLITICAL REVIEW. ST. LOUIS PUBLISHING CO. LINDELL HOTEL. ST. LOUIS, 4/8/1901. [*shorthand notes*] Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - I enclose you letters of introduction from Hon. Thos. J. Akins, Chairman of the State Committee and Walter S. Dickey, Chairman of the County Republican Committee, which I had hoped to present to you in person as I was expecting to make a trip to Washington, and of course the same would not be complete without paying my respects. With the co-operation of the Senate Committee and the various organizations of Missouri, I am publishing the "Political Review" special copies of which I enclose you under separate cover. It is the organ of the Republican Committee. We are making a very determined effort in this State, in view of the factional differences of the Democrats, to redeem Missouri within the next four years. I am financially backing this Magazine, although a lawyer, practicing here in St. Louis, for the good of the Party. We cannot hope to make it much of a financial success at first, but the interest it has aroused and the void it seems to fill, has heightened our expectations. If you wish any statement concerning myself and the magazine from any of your friends in the State, being so well known I can get them for you. You may remember Mr. Frank D. Roberts of Springfield, Mo. a delegate to the last National convention, with whom you had several interviews. He is also a very intimate friend of mine and if necessary I can procure a letter from him and send it to you also. Now what I desire is an article from you on any subject you see fit to the Republicans of Missouri. We will give you all the space that you will favor us with and it will be a very great encouragement to us in this bourbon State. From a strategic stand point there are very great prospects of success owing to the fact that the Bryan forces, headed by Stone and the Gormann people headed by Francis and Dockery, have encouraged us in the belief that the split will land Missouri in the Republican column in the near future. Awaiting your reply with interest, I have the honor to remain, Respectfully Joseph McCoy 98224/8/1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Siri- I enclose you letters of introduction from Hon. Thos J. Akins, Chairman of the State Committee and Walter S. Dickey, Chairmen of the County Republican Committee, which I had hoped to present to you in person as I was expecting to make a trip to Washington, and of course the same would not be complete without paying my respects. With the co-operation of the State Committee and the various organizations of Missouri, I am publishing the "political Review" special copies of which I enclose you under separate cover. It is the organ of the Republican party in Missouri and as you see the medium of communication of the State Committees. We are masking a vary determined effort in this State, in view of the factional differences of the Democrats, to redeem Missouri within the next four years. I am financially backing this Magazine, although a lawyer, practicing here in St. Louis, for the good of the Party. We cannot hope to make it much of a financial success at first, but the interest it has aroused and the void it seems to fill, has heig tened our expectations. If you wish any statement concerning myself and the magazine from any of your friends in the State, being so well known I can get them for you. You may remember Mr. Frank D. Roberts of Springfield, Mo- a delegate to the last National convention, with whom you had several interviews. He is also a very intimate friend of mine and if necessary I can procure a letter from him and send it to you also. Now what I desire is an article from you on any subject you see fit to the Republicans of Missouri. We will give you all the space that you will favor us with and it will be a very great encouragement to us in this bourbon State. From a strategie stand point there are very great prospects of success owing to the fact that the Bryan forces, handed by Stone and the Gormann people headed by Franeis and Dockery, have encouraged us in the belief that the split will land Missouri in the Republican column in the near future. Awaiting you reply with interest, I have the honor to remain, RespectfullyWilder L. Metcalf Successor to Russell and Metcalf Farm Loans in Eastern Kansas Safe and Prompt. Lawrence, Kansas, April 8, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York My Dear Colonel :- I have your letter of April 3d, and have carefully read the contents. I do not know that it will be worth while for me to make any further effort for Mitchell at present. I notice that the staff appointments have all been made with the exception of the signal corps, and I see it intimated, also, that Mitchell and the other officers who accompanied Funston on his chase after Aguinaldo are to be made First Lieutenants in the regular service. I think likely Mitchell will be satisfied with this, and I think later on will try to get into the staff if he prefers that branch of the service. Thanking you very much for the time and trouble you have taken in the matter, I am Yours respectfully, [*Wilder L. Metcalf*] 9823PRESIDENT'S OFFICE FARGO COLLEGE FARGO. N.D. New York, April 8 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. My Dear Sir:- In my conversation with you in Washington with respect to Fargo College, the endowment of which I am trying to secure, you said that the work of our college was of great importance to the Nation on account of the mixed character of our population. This is preeminently true. I am about issuing a new circular of the character in general of the one which I enclose. Are you willing to say something of this kind about us giving me leave to print it in the next leaflet. I will only add that while we as a college were founded by Congregationalists, we are not sectarian, that the college is administered on broad Christian principles, that the religious beliefs of all pupils are respected and that they are advised to attend the churches of their preference (?) school. I refer by permission to Governor Frank T. White of North Dakota and to Gov. W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts. I also enclose a copy of a letter which I have from Governor White. If before giving the letter for which I ask you wish any farther information I shall be glad to give it; as I think that the work of the college will bear investigation. My address will be Fargo. N.D. Thanking you for listening to me in Washington and for the trouble I am now givng you, I am, Yours very truly [*John H. Morley [John H. Morley]*] Fargo, N.D. 9824[For 2 encs see 2-11-01 4-8-01] THE FIELD OF FARGO COLLEGE1 M.-2-19-'01 SWARTHMORE COLLEGE SWARTHMORE, PA. PRESIDENT'S OFFICE 4/8/1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C., My dear Sir:- Permit me to call your attention to my book, which is a historical study of a phase of the early immigration into Pennsylvania. Trusting I may receive your subscription, I am Very respectfully yours, Albert Cook Myers 9825 GROTON SCHOOL GROTON, MASS. April 8th, 1901. My dear Theodore, On Easter Sunday morning there came into my brain a scheme which has filled me with a good deal of enthusiasm, and for the furtherance of which I wish to claim your personal assistance. It is a large undertaking, as you will agree when I have described it to you. The plan is this - to form in the Colleges of the country an organization of students who shall undertake to interest themselves, and so far as lies in their power, other people in public life. Such an association or league would have to be laid out on the most generous lines in order to include men of all shades of political thought. The aim would be not to strengthen any one of the existing parties, but to encourage young men to identify themselves in politics, by giving them something tangible to lay hold of. I have been at Harvard as preacher for two years, and I am pretty constantly in contact with members of the other colleges, and I am confident that there is all through the land a latent, though deep interest in the welfare and the development of the country. This could easily be brought to the surface, and kindled into living enthusiasm. The reason why young men do no go into politics more is that they have not been much encour- 9826 aged, and they do not know how to begin. We should not of course hold out before each man an expectation of becoming President of the United States, but we should expect to arouse sufficient earnestness, and enthusiasm to compel a great majority of them to work in their local politics, some to enter State offices, and others to identify themselves with the larger life of the nation. This thing can be very easily arranged. You can come to Harvard, and talk there two or three evenings, then you can go on the Yale, Princeton, Chicago, and other places. The men whose interest is aroused will organize themselves in each community, and all the organizations will form a national league for public service. I have already laid this before some of the undergraduates, and they are delighted with the idea. We can get such men to help us as Archibald Coolidge, at Harvard, Hadley and Stokes, at Yale, Low at Columbia, and Wyckoff at Princeton, there are no doubt many others whose names will occur to you. The present generation of college men are the people to get hold of for real, good, new work in public life, and if I am not a blind prophet these men are all ready for it. If the suggestion commends itself to you, and you are able to take it up I believe that there will be lit such a candle in America, as, by God's Grace, will never be put out. So let me know what you think of this - the more I ponder over it the more I feel that it has great possibilities. I am, Ever sincerely yours, [*Hendrick Peabody*]GIFFORD PINCHOT WASHINGTON DC April 8, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. My dear Colonel: I send you herewith a copy of the resolutions passed by the Society of American Foresters on the death of General Harrison, with the request that you will sign them and forward them in the enclosed envelope to Mrs. Harrison. Very sincerely yours, Gifford Pinchot 2 Enclosures. 9828[*[For 2 encs see 4-6-01] 1-11-01]*] Hotel Litchfield- Washington D.C- April 8th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt- Dear Sir: I herewith enclose a letter from my cousin Mr. Wyndham Meredith & [????], and hope it will meet with your favorable consideration- Had Mr. Meredith known that his officers are not [???] by age limit or otherwise from staff positions he would I am sure have requested that you give such a position the preference if within your power- Anything you may kindly do 9829 for Captain Preston will be gratefully remembered by him and his friends in Virginia- and not the least by his wife- Very respectfully yours Bessie B. Preston- (Mrs. [?] Ball[??] Preston) 9830Republican Women of the State of New York LUNCHEON COMMITTEE MISS HELEN VARICK BOSWELL MRS. JANE PIERCE MRS. CORNELIA STEWART ROBINSON, Secretary 521 West 123d Street, New York City MRS. CLARENCE BURNS, Treasurer 254 West 85th Street, New York City MRS. WILLIAM H. TRAFTON MISS LAURA M. PARENT MRS. JAMES GRISWOLD WENTE MISS MILDRED REID MRS. KATHERINE L. LANE New York City, April 8th, 1901 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Sir:- You are cordially invited to be a guest of honor at a Luncheon, to be given by the Republican Women of the State of New York, at Delmonico's, on Tuesday, April 23rd, 1901, at one-thirty P. M. Trusting that this date will meet with your convenience and that you will favor us by being present and saying a few words, we remain, Respectfully yours, [*Cornelia S. Robinson (Per K. L. Lane.)*] 9831 ARMY RELIEF SOCIETY President GENERAL F. V. GREENE Vice-Presidents HON. THEODORE ROOSEVELT MRS. ELLEN HARDIN WALWORTH MRS. NELSON A. MILES Treasurer, Wm. REDMOND CROSS Rec. Secretary, MRS. A. L. MILLS Ass't Treasurer, MISS GRACE BIGELOW Cor. Secretary, MRS. GUY V. HENRY Managers MRS. J. B. BURBANK, Chairman MRS. SAMUEL REBER MRS. DANIEL S. LAMONT MRS. CHARLES F. ROE MRS. JAMES PARKER MRS. GEO. M. STERNBERG HEADQUARTERS: 20 EAST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK April 8th 1901 My dear Colonel Roosevelt As we have have heard nothing to the "contrary," -- I am glad to say -- I hope that you will approve of the keeping of your name [*9832*] which General Roe joins. I am very Sincerely Katherine Bogert Roe Mrs. Charles F. Roe 35 E. 37 St N.Y. city [Shorthand]in the list of Vice- Presidents of the Army Relief Society The election comes on the 24 of April - and the Hon. John Bigelow Mr. Samuel Sloan, General Roe, have already accepted and we hope for a few more names to strengthen the list still more -- I hope you will continue your interest for the Society is doing an immense work, in helping these poor women With kindest regards for Mrs Roosevelt and yourself, in[shorthand script] CALUMET CLUB 267 FIFTH AVENUE My Dear Theodore, from the enclosed letter you may learn that a friend of Dr Tuttle brought us together with the idea that I might be instrumental in getting the French Government to take up Thorite in case the U. S. authorities let it slide. I became so much impressed with Dr Tuttle himself who seems to be one of the brightest & squarest men I ever met, and what I heard of his invention that, although I am convinced that, if what he states is true, I would have no difficulty in interesting the French Govt. as an American I feel most [*9834*] out of it with the French Govt. but, as I wrote you, I am hopping mad over this lamentable situation in which the interests of our Country are being sacrificed to petty jealousy of "proud men dressed in a little brief authority --" So I turn to you who loves right & hitherto has not objected to any kind of a scrap & I ask you if you too do not consider it your duty to use what influence you have to get this matter decided at once. If what I have stated is true the Thorite should be purchased -- if not it should be declined. -- Dr. Tuttle is naturally forced to say that unless some action is taken soon he will withdraw his offer & regain his liberty to treat elsewhere. Yours truly Cornelius Roosevelt PS. please return Dr Tuttle's letter when you are through with it.Finally a bill was introduced and passed, both houses to Tuttle's joy - but at the last moment a clause was inserted by which the Secretary of War is autheriesed to purchase it at $50,000 at his des cussin' - thus putting responsibility on the Secry. of War. Secy Root in view of the opposition of Genl. Buffington has not seen fit to shoulder this & there is a beautiful deadlock - Now, Theodore, there is not a cent of commission, not any pots de vin to be given to anyone personally I have no axe to grind on the contrary I believe I might make some money strongly that it is my duty to let you know the facts & hear from you before moving myself in any other direction - The history of the past of similar inventions is that American inventors have been forced to go elsewhere after vain efforts to dispose of their inventions with out Government. Lee is an American & was forced to go to England where, associated with Metford, he produced the Lee Metford rifle. Maxim - & [Hobbkins?] had to go abroad also, & there are many others of lesser fame - After a number of experiments General Miles heartily endorses [Th???te] - This appears to have been sufficient to arouse the opposition of Genl. Buffington & the Board of Ordinance & there has been a lively fight ever since. [*9835*]WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY. WASHINGTON, D.C. April 8, 1901. My dear Mr. President: It is, I think, Secretary Root's intention to have my report published. It has, however, been held so long now that certain additions should be made with reference to the changes now contemplated in England. When it was written no plans had been adopted for profiting by the experiences of the South African war. As you have probably seen, Mr. Brodrick has introduced quite a comprehensive plan for materially changing existing conditions, and I think it would be well to have at least some reference to this, based upon a correct statement of just what is proposed. I shall write at once to England for this and if you do not think it too long to wait for a reply, I am sure that it would be an advantage to embody them in the report. If you have occasion to come to Washington at any time it would give Mrs. Sanger and me very great pleasure to have you stop with us. We have ample room and you would be as free in your coming and going as you would be at a hotel. Sincerely yours, [*Wm. Cary Sanger*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N. Y. 9836Glenwood Spgs, Colo. April 8th, 1901. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: - I am in receipt of both of your kind communications, for which I am sincerely grateful to you. At the same time I wrote you, I sent an application for discharge (through Military channels). It was approved by my Company Commander, Commanding Officer, and was sent back from Dept. Hdqrs., with an order that I undergo a medical examination at Fort Douglas, where I return from my furlough. I will return on the 15th (?) and if I satisfy the Post Surgeon my application will very likely get to Washington, which in reality will be a discharge for disability, and if he approves of it I will apply for the 9837 (2) same under the "Purchase clause." In closing I desire to express my sincere thanks for the interest you have taken in me; and you will always have my heartfelt gratitude for the (?) you have sent forward in my behalf. I remain, Very respectfully, Your most obedient servant, Samuel J. Scharf Sgt. Co. "L" 23rd Infantry, Glenwood Spgs. Colo. 9838COMMITTEE W.A. Hall, Chairman E.E. Tanner, Vice Chairman C.F. Baker, Secretary, 197 Barr Street H.C. Holtje, Treasurer Bart Shover, 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 HEADQUARTERS Labor Fair Committee April 10 to 20 Saengerbund hall Fort Wayne, Ind. April 8, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt received your books some time ago and assure you that we feel highly honored now pardon my delay in not replying at once as I have been quite ill an wanted to attempt to it myself now thanking you again and wishing you and yours a long and happy life will say good by Mrs. E.E. Tanner 255 calhoun st Fort Wayne Ind 9839University School Military Institute. East Orange N.J. April 8, 1901- Hon. Theodore Roosevelt V. P. United States- Dear Sir, Our school wants to secure from the U. S. Government a military detail under the recent act of Congress relating thereto, and we should esteem highly the honor of your assistance. The reason of this appeal to you is your known interest in that arm of the service which has proved so effective in recent wars, the mounted infantry. We want both the infantry and cavalry equipment that our cadets may be trained for the most effective service; and if the government will give us the necessary equipment we can maintain daily drill in both branches as most of our cadets have horses. We wish, if it can be granted, that the government send us the equipment without at present, appointing an officer for this reason- Our present officer in charge of the military and higher mathematics is a man of rare executive ability He was two years at West Point; is a Lieutenant in [???] of New Jersey and was with one of the N. J. regiments enlisted in 9840the late war- The strictness of his discipline leaves nothing to be desired and we would not wish to hazard this feature of our school. If however it were found impossible to get the arms without the officer, then we would request that a cavalry officer be sent us, and our present officer be allowed to train the infantry. It occurs to me that inasmuch as the sending of arms, according to the law, calls for a recommendation on the part of the Governor of the State, and as our present officer is is an officer under the general authority of the Governor- than this would perhaps enable the government to grant a detail of arms without at once sending an officer- Our school is incorporated and has a capacity to educate 300 or 400 cadets, Under separate cover we send you catalogue by which you will see the character of men connected with the school, and from plates of our buildings the means we have of handling and training cadets. Fearing the request for cavalry equipment may be unusual we especially solicit your favor, for which not only our school but the people of the community will be most grateful Respectfully yours [???] H. Thompson- 9841N. L. Jr316 WEST 109TH STREET. New York, April 8th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Mr. Vice-President: If you will kindly affix your autograph to the inclosed picture, you will confer much pleasure upon a constituent, and he will indeed be much honored. 9842With cordial good will, and a hope that I may vote for you for President in 1904, I beg to subscribe myself, Very Respectfully Yours, Edmund B. Thompson. 984332 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. April 8th., 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President's Chamber, Washington, D. C. Dear Teddy:- Thank you very much for your letter of March 29th, which explains your position, very clearly. I quite agree with you that Major Brown cannot expect a letter from you under the circumstances. As to your very natural satisfaction with having been able to leave things better off because you had been Governor, I think that the longer you live, the more you will be pleased with yourself for having been the cause of the State's undertaking to save the lives of consumptives. Believe me always Sincerely yours, [*Howard Townsend*] 9844 Commissioners of the Palisades Interstate Park Office of the Treasurer, New York Commission, At #312 Broadway, N. Y. City. My dear Mr. President 4/8/01 Saturday I addressed a few lines to you at Oyster Bay by "force of habit" Should you be in N. Y. during this week you would please Mssrs F. W. Holls & George W. Perkins as well as myself very much by joining us then at a [?] informal farewell luncheon which I am tendering Mr. Holls before his journey to Europe. There will be but four of us at the [?] club (Central Bank Building) Broadway at Pearl St. any day during this week at 12m. which may suit your convenience will be agreeable. Kindly set the day and very much oblige, Yours as ever Ralph Trautmann His Excellency Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. [*9845*]Johns Hopkins University Balt. Md. April 8 1901 To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir I wish to thank you for your kind letter in answer to mine about the means of political expression. As to the objectionable course of The Evening Post and of certain persons in the politics of New York City, I am not sufficiently acquainted with the subject to know what you refer, especially as I was not reading the Post during the last municipal campaign. I believe, however, that the Evening Post has done great harm to the cause of reform 9846by a certain sneering tone which it too often adopts. Severe criticism and bitter protest may rouse men to high endeavor, but this sneering tone has upon most of us quite the contrary effect. My repugnance to this depressing emotional atmosphere has prevented my being a subscriber of The Evening Post or even a regular reader, although I had often intellectual sympathy and admiration for the paper. I regret also that too many educated men are afflicted with the same malady as the Post, and that too few have given the consideration it deserves to the mind of the less educated voter. Yours sincerely, J. DeLancey Verplanck 9847The Commissioners of the State Reservation at Niagara. Thomas V. Welch, Superintendant Niagara Falls, N. Y. April 8 1901 Hon. Thedore Roosevelt. Vice President. Oyster Bay. N. Y. My dear Governor Roosevelt, I have your kind favor to the 3d inst. I have reads the accompanying papers carefully. I am still of the opinion, that you did not have the existing facts, before you, when you passed upon the case in December. I am sorry to have troubled you, so much on this matter, and need not have done so, excepting for the excessive sentence, -- so admired by the Judge. Kindly pardon my persistence, and believe me, to be as ever, Very sincerely yours, Thomas V. Welch [*9848*] The Waldorf-Astoria New York. April 8th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. My dear friend. The members of the [C?] Alumni Society want you very much at the dinner at Waldorf-Astoria April 15th. They refuse to let [*9849*] UNITED STATED OF AMERICA THIS SIDE IS ? ADDRESS ONLY. Washington, D. C. Apr 9 12 M 1901 Hon Roosevelt Vice President of U. S. [Washington D. C.] Oyster Bay. N. Y. [*9851*]2 you say no. Wont you please telegraph or write that you will be here. They want your answer soon as they are about to print the menu. I enclose the chairmans card. With high regard, Sincerely yours Joseph Wheeler. [*9850*] April 8' 1901. Hon Sir; Would you kindly get me a Permit to travel in mens Clothes, on a Rainy & muddy day my dress skirts weigh from 10 to 15 lbs. which is too much to carry around your feet. -- besides the [?] and wet draperies being bad for the health I want to travail for my health, rough it, and hunt, -- with two of my friends, for health. I want my body dressed as God made it -- in two pieces at the lower extremities; If you will confer me the favor , Please address Lizzie Wisely Fisk Ave West New Brighton Staten Is N. Y.The Waldorf-Astoria New York. April 8th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. My dear friend. The members of the [C?] Alumni Society want you very much at the dinner at Waldorf-Astoria April 15th. They refuse to let [*9849*] [*NEW YORK 320 p [?]*] POSTAL CARD ONE CENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA This Side Is For The Address Only. [*WASHINGTON D.C. APR 9 12 [?]M 1901*] Hon. Roosevelt Vice President of U.S. [Washington D.C. Oyster Bay N.Y. [*9851*] 2 you say no. Wont you please telegraph or write that you will be here. They want your answer soon as they are about to present the men. I enclose the [?] card. With high regard Sincerely yours Joseph Wheeler [*9850*] April 8 1901 Hon Sir; Would you kindly get me a Permit to trade in mens Clothes; on a Rainy & muddy day my dress skirts weigh from 10 to 15 lbs which is too much to carry around your feet-besides that [?] and wet draperies being bad for the health I want to travel for my health, rough it, and [?] with two of my friends, for health. I want my body dressed as wd made it in two pieces at the lower extremities If you will confer me the favor. Please address Lizzie Wisely Frisk Ave. West New Brighton Staton Is. N.Y.[ca 4-8-01] FARGO COLLEGE Fargo, North Dakota. GEORGE H. JONES MEMORIAL HALL. [*9852*] FARGO COLLEGE has a plant costing $60,000 (?) and an endowment of $65,000, which it is attempting to increase to $200,000. Gratifying progress has been made, North Dakota has responded nobly. The attendance of pupils last year in all departments was 171: this year promises considerable increase. The College has one building which is crowded from basement to attic, serving the purpose of ladies hall, music hall, chapel, gymnasium, recitation rooms and boarding department. The enlargement of the music department, rendered necessary by the demands for voice culture, crowds the building to its utmost capacity. A new building of some kind is needed at once and would relieve the congestion. In the near future, a ladies hall, a music hall, a library and a gymnasium must come. Fargo College does collegiate work, furnishing the Classical and Scientific courses. It has a preparatory school which fits pupils for college. It gives courses in instrumental and vocal music. For the present on account of the demand, it is doing some special work for individuals not able to enter the regular classes in the college or preparatory departments. The importance of this work is training young men and women from the farms for college classes cannot be overestimated. We are allowed to refer to:- Hon. N.C. Young, Judge of the Supreme Court, Fargo, N.D. Hon. Charles F. Amidon, Judge U.S. District Court, Fargo, N.D. Hon. C.A. Pollock, Judge of District Court N.D. Fargo. Hon. L. B. Fancher, Governor of North Dakota, Bismarck, N.D. Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis, D.D., Brooklyn, N.Y. Rev. H.A. Stimson, D.D., New York City. TESTIMONIALS Prof. P.G. Knowlton, Dean of the College: I have never seen students more appreciative of the advantages offered them. They are worthy of the best opportunities that can be given them. Especially gratifying is the use made of the library. In English, in His- tory, in Literature, - in all departments we are applying the laboratory method with very gratifying results. The work being done in the College department gives us great satisfaction, both because of its extent and because of its scholarly character. We are now doing regular college work in all departments. This part of our work we expect to strengthen and emphasize continually. Miss Annie L. Adams, Dean of the Ladies Department: If it is men and women that make a college, then Fargo College has that of which she can truly boast. The material with which she has to do is of the best. The object of a college should be the building of character; where character is lacking the building progresses slowly, if at all. Fargo College has no such difficulty to face. Her students are students of character. They come thoroughly permeated with the idea of the importance of life and the importance of preparing for this life. This is as true of the young women as of the young men. That which has made the deepest impression upon me, as I have talked with and watched them about their work, is the fact that they realize so fully that their life here at the college is a preparation for the larger field of work awaiting them in life. They are faithful in their work because they have definite purpose in life and therefore in college. There is a certain wholeheartedness with which they go at their work, which is inspiring to any teacher. Fargo College has certainly something of which to be proud, for we find in her students, where we meet them, workmen that need not to be ashamed. Rev. L.H. Hallock, D.D., Pastor Plymouth Church, Minneapolis: Fargo College is indispensable to the proper development of North Dakota. I have visited its plant, which is exceptionally fine, witnessed its graduation exercises, which would do honor to any college, know, loved and lamented its late President, stricken down in the prime of years with his great load just being lifted, and I know President Morley. A large, liberal endowment for Fargo College is the duty of the hour, and the object is fully worthy of the gifts of the good who are making investments for the centuries. Rev. R.P. Herrick, Supt. of C.S.S. & P.S. for Minnesota, Minneapolis: North Dakota is to be one of our richest, largest, and most influential states, and Fargo College is to be, I trust, a determining influence of great importance in the future of the state. The spirit of the institution, its large number of pupils and the growing place it assumes as a school of high grade, all warrant this faith in its future. Money can hardly be better invested than in thus touching and charging the lives of those who are to decide the future of your commonwealth. I speak thus after visiting the College and seeing its work. 9853 [*[Enc in Morley 4-8-01]*] Rev. S.V.S. Fisher, Supt. of C.H.M.S. for the Scandinavians, Minneapolis: A high railway official is authority for the assertion that there will not be fewer than 25,000 Scandinavians coming into North Dakota in 1900. This people is not like the French, barely holding its own in its birth-rate. Fargo College cannot get ready too quickly to receive the Scandinavian youth and prepare them for intelligent Christian citizenship. Fargo College properly endowed will be the salt to conserve the state. Rev. George R. Merrill, D.D.. Supt. Home Missions for Minnesota, Minneapolis: Anybody who has watched, even from afar, as I have the noble struggle of Fargo College, or has come to know anything of the precious sacrifices that have been built into what has already been accomplished, cannot help wishing you "Godspeed in your effort to secure the money that will put things on a permanent basis. Of course Fargo College must live; the needs of the territory it must serve educationally, the magnificent opportunity it has to help fashion American citizens, and bring the touch of a divine life upon their citizenship, join with its past to make that sure. It ought to have funds enough to live freely, in order to do its work well; the same work that Northfield is doing for Minnesota, and that the older colleges have done for the East. Rev. J.F. Dudley, D.D. Pastor First Congregational Church, Fargo: I am confident that all the facts concerning the place of Fargo College in Christian and educational work in this part of the Northwest fully justifies an earnest appeal in its behalf for prayer, sympathy, and funds to all who are interested in helping forward whatever is excellent and Christian for the individual, the family, and the State in the Northwest. Rev. L.H. Cobb, D.D., Secretary Congregational Church Building Society; A large number of our wisest men have carefully studied the demands for a Christian college at Fargo, and have no question of the urgent need of such an institution. The work already done is the warmest commendation the College could receive. It is urgently in need of funds, particularly in the line of endowment, so as to furnish the very best available instruction. No better opportunity to put money where it will tell upon the future of the Northwest can be found than in Fargo College. With it endowment of $200,000 it can meet its running expenses and plan to enlarge its work. Expenses here are low. Tuition is $10 a term in the College and Preparatory departments. $156 pays the board, room-rend and tuition of a young lady for a year. JOHN H. MORLEY, PRESIDENT.Francis Almy BUFFALO, NEW YORK. April 9, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My dear Roosevelt:- At the risk of being classified in the genus crank, I want to fire at you a suggestion which has been forming in my mind these last few days, the outcome, I presume, of this Pan American atmosphere which we are all breathing here, and of your approaching visit to the Exposition for Dedication Day. Why not make, sometime soon, a semi-official tour through Central and Southern America, - a tour of observation, information, acquaintance? The government and people of these countries would appreciate highly your coming, you would add to your extensive knowledge of our own country a knowledge of the other countries of our Western Hemisphere, and, - it would be lots of fun. It would be in a way analogous to the trip the Duke of York is now making. Perhaps later you might attend the Pan American Conference to be held in the City of Mexico. I do not need to enlarge on the idea, though there is much that might be said, but I cannot resist making the suggestion, -which is made with high interest in and appreciation of your success. You will be interested to know that Fred delivers the poem on the opening day of the Exposition May 1st. Milburn has the oration. Right truly, Francis Almy 9854[shorthand]United States Senate, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY. April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,, Oyster Bay, New York: Sir: Permit me to acknowledge the receipt of letter from your Secretary, under date of April 6, enclosing two petitions from the Territory of New Mexico, which have been duly placed on file. Yours truly, Charles G. Bennett Secretary. 9855FileI 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. Ap'l 9" 1901 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the U.S. Oyster Bay, L. I My dear Colonel:- I must of course infer from your silence that I said something in my last letter to incur your displeasure. If I did, I certainly did not intend to do so as I wish to retain the good wishes of all who have in any way assisted me in the work I have set my heart upon accomplishing before my soul is wafted into that mysterious beyond from whence none ever return. I have always held to this belief. [??]: That if eternal vigilance was truly the price of American liberty at the first, equally true must it be that eternal vigilance will be the price of safe and enduring American principles of self-government in coming years, and that the duty is placed upon those in whose veins courses the blood of the men of 1776 of holding the [???] ground on liberty's high plane their valor and wisdom won, and of making it impregnable through wise actions and loyal inspirations. My experience (and I am sorry to say it) tells me that our most favored Americans do not fully realize what our boasted liberty has cost and what it really represents, they will subscribe to any 9856I 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. publication that is filled full of gaudy pictures of half- nude actresses &c, they will not to one that teaches lofty patriotism and love of country. I know this to be true because a magazine "The Metropolitan" which was started about the same time that I started "The American Sentinel", has a circulation of upwards of 200,000 per month and it is filled full of pictures that 40 years ago would make our mothers, sisters &c blush with shame. Is this the Kind of progress that is to preserve this Republic? We are living in an age of high speed, and this calls for keen oversight to keep us on the track of safe development. We must see to it that patriotism becomes a commanding sentiment along all national lines and that the sentiment of honor more and more becomes the inspiring glory of youth and age. If the leading men of 1900 were imbued with the same lofty ideas of what constitutes true love of patriotism, liberty and morally as excited in the hearts of those who gave us this Republic, a magazine such as the Sentinel was would have quickly sprung into a circulation largely exceeding that of all Magazines in the Country and a monument could now be in course of erection to those long neglected genuine patriots of the Revolutionary War whose ashes (that true Americans reverence) rest at Fort Greene. You hold the next to highest office within the [*9857*]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. 3 gift of the better class of our people and I believe you have in your veins the blood of heroes and patriots of the Revolutionary war, I most sincerely wish for the welfare of the 70,000,000 people of our Republic that you would grasp the grand opportunity that lies in your power to re-kindle the at present dormant spirit of patriotism existing among those whose duty it is to safeguard the Republic, I have pointed out the way to you, Will you respond? Sincerely your well wisher, Geo S. Benson Gen'l [???], Brooklyn, N.Y 9858CARLSBAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, H. E. BERNER, Superintendent. CARLSBAD, NEW MEIXCO, Apr 9 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Comrade: Yours received. I have done as you directed. I did not know the address of either Maj. Dunn, or Maj. Hersey, so I wrote Capt. Bruce, and Lt. Johnson of M. Troop, thinking they would be more competent to speak of my record as a soldier than others. The president of the Board of Education here has written you also. Now, should you write to the Board of Regents of the Institute, kindly direct your letter to W. M. Reed, Roswell, N. M. 9859CARLSBAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, H. E. BERNER, Superintendent. CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO, 1901. Mr. Cameron is not a member of the Board, his time having expired. With many thanks for your kindness (of which I shall try to be deserving), I am Yours Sincerely, H. E. Berner 9860[*[Brothers?]*] [???] Arizona April 9 1901 Col Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Col. I most heartily & thoroughly appreciate the good work you have been doing in my behalf & I also appreciate the personal burden it imposes upon one holding the office you do to attempt to take a hand in forwarding the aspirations of any one. Should I fail in securing the appmt I 9861 in securing audience with the President without taking any hand in her behalf yourself. Mrs Brodie, the baby & myself expect to start East by or before the end of the month & it may be possible that I shall have opportunities to make a trip to Washington in my own behalf. My little family [???] with me in kind personal regard to Mrs Roosevelt, the children & yourself while I [???] to sign myself Your Friend Alex [?] Brodie seek my personal appreciation of your efforts to aid me at any & all times will in no wise be lessoned. Genl Wheeler has sent me word that he will do all in his powers to help me & I think I shall write to Senator Lodge who once very cordially took my side- I have any quantity of endorsements on file in the Secy of Wars office since 1899. Mrs [???] expected to find you in Washington & I fancied you could in some way aid her 9862[*Copy*] IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE. Petition to the Commissioner in Person. --- In re Application of Francis M.F. Cazin, Manufacture of Incandescent Lamps, Filed February 2nd 1899 - Ser. No. 704,216-. ---.--- April 9 1901, Hoboken NJ. To the Commissioner of Patents. Sir : - This is a petition in conformity with Rule 78, - 1st paragraph. Many good and valid causes prevail, why this case is entitled to the Commissioner's special attention, s it has so far been the object of a controversy of dimensions going beyond the walls of the patent Office, to which petitioner begs leave to refer for a full understanding of the case, while in this petition he confines himself to the latest development, - to pending matter and to supporting his present petition, as based on Rule 78. It nevertheless appears to be proper, to mention of the history of the case at leas those essential points, which have a bearing on the present state of the case. This applicant-petitioned presented on Febr. 7 & 9, 1900, for the specifically declared purposes of preparing the case for appeal on its (?) to the Examiners in Chief, - a clean copy of his application, with all the matter in controversy as well as all amended matter is (?) marked in such copy. And the request for reconsideration ws supported by a (?) discussion of all cited references in view of the expected review of the case by the Examiners in Chief. The primary examiner thereon wrote as follows: (II-1) "The amendments of Febr. 7 and 9 have been entered citing causes for such refusal, which in fact did not exist. (Compare my argument of Febr. 26th 1900) Applicant then petitioned on May 3d to the Commissioner, who on May 14 decided: "Should he (Petitioner) file any other communications in this case, except an appeal or an amendment cancelling the rejected claims and removing the objections already pointed out by the examiner, the examiner will refuse to enter such paper in the case, but will have it returned to the applicant through the Chief Clerk's room." -2- Under competent advise this petitioner-applicant did and does now believe, that such decision was unsupported by facts on record and was in violation of Statute and Rules. Notwithstanding often repeated protests and requests for a lawful treatment of the case, your predecessor has totally ignored them and has persistently (?) the illegal course as by him entered upon by his action of May 14, 1900. And in such course he has involved himself in still more flagrant violations of Statutes and Rules not only but of veracity. Among other acts unjustifiable before the Patent Law, he denied the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, FALSELY PRETENDING, that the matter involved had previously been by him JUDICIALLY determined (Compare my challenge of proof of XI-17, page 6), and later on (His letter of March 2d) he again, contrary to overwhelming evidence to the contrary in the record of the case (Compare my Protest and Petition of March 4, 1901) FALSELY PRETENDED, that the application had been abandoned. He nevertheless by decision of March 11 revived (reopened) the case, but then again under March 22 FALSELY PRETENDED, that the final fee in this case 704,218 had been paid, and it was tried to wipe the case off the table, by ordering the patent, as allowed, to be issued. On my complaint to the Secretary of the Interior such premature issue has been prevented, and the case stands allowed under March 22. Applicant having, notwithstanding his strenuous endeavors to obtain treatment according to law, from February 7th 1900 t o your accession to office, been treated in unlawful official jugglery in this matter, - does now take new hope, that he may find remedy according to Statutes and Rules and as based on the facts of record, - which facts do neither support the denial to applicant of preparing his case for and of appealing therein to the Examiners in Chief, - by refusing to enter his amendments for such purpose, nor support the premature issue of allowance or the termination of the authority on the part of the primary examiner to act in the case and set the illegal wrongs right at this date. In order to avoid all complication to the best of his ability this petitioner has selected to consider the case, such as it now formally stands, and now prays in conformity with Rule 78, that the Commissioner (?) special authority to a primary examiner to receive, file, consider and not upon such amendments, as petitioner may present in case 704,218 for the purpose of appeal or final issue, within the time set by the allowance of March 22nd last, provided, that preference be given to the case according to Rule 63 (?). During the illegal treatment of this case Messrs C.C. Dean and Fred O. Fisch have been in charge thereof and, as accordingly they may be considered as prejudiced in the premises, petitioner also prays, that not they be charged or authorized as petitioned, but that the case have the benefit of change of venue. Respectfully F.M.F. CAZIN 1108 BLOOMFIELD ST. HOBOKEN, N.J. 9864 [Enc in Cozin 4-16-01]CHARLES COHN ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 346 BROADWAY NEW YORK, April 9th, 1901. TELEPHONE 177 FRANKLIN. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D.C. Sir: - You will probably recall that a few months ago, I called at your house at Oyster Bay, with a letter of introduction from Captain Young, and you were kind enough to say that you remembered me as one of the old members of Company B. On that occasion you were most considerate, and although you were unable then to be of any assistance to me, I trust that this appeal will meet a better fate. There is one blow that can be administered to a man, that strikes harder, cuts deeper and heals if at all, more slowly than any other that blow unfortunately has fallen on me, I will not burden you with a subject which you can understand is most painful, and you will (?) doubtless understand when I say, that my ambition now is to seek other fields, as I cannot bear to remain where there are constant remembrances of the time when life had a more roseate hue, and life's happiness seemed my portion with one of nature's Goddesses. In these days our eyes turn to the East, and in our new possessions I hope to forget the troubles of the old, and under those sunny skies, by hard work, t crush out the effect of this disappointment. In other words, I entreat your good offices in securing 9865CHARLES COHN. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. 346 BROADWAY. --- TELEPHONE, 177 FRANKLIN. NEW YORk. for me an appointment in the civil service now being organized in the Philippine Islands. I have been a practicing attorney in this City for a number of years, have had considerable experience in every branch of the law, and can furnish if necessary, the evidence of this from many members of the Bench and Bar in this City. Doubtless, many applications of this character are made but I ask you earnestly, to help me,; grant me a personal interview in Washington, New York, or any other place that may be convenient, let me talk with you, and I am certain you will render a service to a comrade in arms, that will never be forgotten, and so one other member of Company B, will have cause to praise the name of Roosevelt. Do not pass this lightly, my future career depends on this give me your help in this hour of need, and you will never regret the day you came to the assistance of Gratefully Yours [*Charles Cohn*] 9866[shorthand]CHARLES COHN, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, 346 BROADWAY, TELEPHONE, 177 FRANKLIN. NEW YORK, April 9th. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. Sir;- You will probably recall that a few months ago I called at your house at Oyster Bay, with a letter of introduction from Captain Young, and you were kind enough to say, that you remembered me as one of the old members of Company B. On that occasion you were most considerate, and although you were unable to render me any assistance in the matter then under consideration, I trust this appeal will meet a better fate. There is one blow that can be administered to a man, that strikes harder, cuts deeper and heals if at all, more slowly than any other; [Just ?????????? istered]; that blow unfortunately, has fallen on me, I will not burden you with a subject which you can understand is most painful, and you will also doubtless understand, when I say, that my ambition now is to seek other fields, as I cannot bear to remain where there are constant remembrances of the time when life had a more roseate hue, and life's happiness seemed my portion with one of nature's Goddesses. In these days our eyes turn to the East, and in our new possessions I hope to forget the troubles of the old, and under those sunny skies, by hard work, to crush out the effect of this disappointment. In other words, I entreat your good offices in se- 9867 CHARLES COHN. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, 346 BROADWAY TELEPHONE, 177 FRANKLIN NEW YORK. curing for me an appointment in the civil service now being organized in the Philippine Islands. I have been a practicing attorney in this City for a number of years, have had considerable experience in every branch of [the] he law, and can furnish if necessary, the evidence of this from many members of the Bench and Bar in this City. Doubtless many applications of this character are made, but I ask you earnestly to help me; grant me a personal interview in Washington, New York, or any other place that may be convenient, let me talk to you, and I am certain you will render this service to a comrade in arms that will never be forgotten, and so one other member of Company B, will have cause to praise the name of Roosevelt Do not pass this lightly, my future depends on this, give me your help in this hour of need, and you will never regret the day you came to the assitance of Gratefully Yours Charles Cohn Not being certain whether you were at Washington or, Oyster Bay, I have taken the liberty of sending duplicate copies of this letter.Fort Leavenworth, Kansas April 9th.1901. Dear Colonel: I am in receipt of your kind letter stating that you would write to Secretary Root requesting my detail in command of the Porto Rico regiment, and desire to thank you most heartily for your action in the case. I have every confidence in your ability to reach a successful result in the matter,for I feel that a recommendation from you would be more potent tan macy letters from others. If the subject was one that would bring it within the classification of an appointment to office, I would deem it ill-advised to trouble you regarding it; but as it consists merely in the detail of a Lieut.Col. of regulars to command a regiment authorized by the recent Act of Congress and I have many reasons for desiring the position, I trust you will kindly call the attention of the Secretary to the case and request my detail as urgently as you consistently can. As I stated before,General Miles has recommended me to the Secretary of War for it,and it merely rests for some good friend to ask the Secretary for it, as the matter is evidently in his hands entirely. With the greatest respect, Yours very sincerely, [*Charles [??] Cooper*] Lieut. Colonel 14th.U.S.Cavalry. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. 9869THEODORE COX. 6 WALL STREET. NEW YORK . April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: Before your departure for Colorado I wrote you of my plan to make the New York State Republican League a live Roosevelt organization and you replied asking me to wait until your return and you would take the matter up with me. Now if you have the time and inclination, I would be glad to go into the matter with you. Trusting I may soon have the pleasure of hearing from you, I remain Sincerely, [*Theodore Cox President*] 9870 [*[over]*]Jim had jaws like an alligator [*[found mutilated [??] 2-29-56]*][*F*] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Department, Boston, April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have received your letter of the 3rd instant, and am very glad to know your good opinion of Capt. William L. Flanagan. The Cape Cod Canal Bill to which you refer was disposed of by the Legislature of last year and so far as I am able to learn there is no bill relating to that project now before the General Court. With kind regards, believe me Yours sincerely, W. M. Crane [*9871*]Beatrice, Neb., April 9, 1901. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President United States, Washington D. C. Dear Sir:- Your very kind letter of March 16th last, received and contents carefully noted, and, acting on the suggestions carried out in it, I have written Senator Chas H. Dietrich asking him to assist me in securing the appointment of Civilian Clerk in the Quartermasters or commissary Department, either in the United States or Manila P. I. And now I shall ask that you kindly give Senator Dietrich what assistance you can in procuring for me the said position. Thanking you very kindly for your suggestions and assistance, and trusting to hear from you at an early date, I remain, Very truly yours, Orrin T. Curtis. Late 2d. Lieut. Co. L. 1st Neb. U. S. V. A. 9872EPWORTH LEAGUE Newark, N.J. April 9, 1901. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel: On behalf of the Epworth League of the Roseville Methodist Episcopal Church of Newark, N.J. of which I am president, I write to invite you to visit East Orange, N.J. and present the colors to the recently organized Cadet Corps of the League which numbers, at the present time,, about 120 young men and boys, commanded by young man - members of our Church and League - who are members of Field Battery A. N.G. N.J. The Roseville Church is one of the most prominent in Methodism; has a large membership and is located in the Orange section of Newark. Our intention is to have the presentation of the colors and an exhibition drill in the armory of Field Battery A, N.G., N.J. in East Orange at any date during the latter part of May or early June that shall be convenient to you, or if during that period dates are all taken up, some date that you may make. I would suggest the evening of Friday, May 24th, though this is suggested subject to your approval. There is no objection to any other date except the evenings of Tuesday - which is the time of the regular prayer meeting of the Church - and Saturday when the armory is used by the battery. Whatever proceeds there may be from admissions will be devoted to the equipment of the corps. A very large number of the boys have urged me to invite yo to present the colors, and when I pointed out to them that there must be great demands upon your time they have invariably said "but we know he'll come if you ask him," I take great pleasure in doing so and believe that you will not disappoint them. Respectfully yours, [*M L Daniels*] President 176 Roseville Avenue 9873State of New York Attorney General's Office Albany, April 9th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Mr. President:- I beg to acknowledge yours of the 24th inst., inviting me to spend the night with you on the occasion of your taking your third degree. I certainly will get away, for I want to see you very badly, and therefore you can expect me on that occasion. With kindest regards, I remain, Very sincerely yours, [*John C Davies*] 9874EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Lincoln, Nebraska April 9, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir:-- I wish to thank you for your very kind expression of friendship and confidence in your letter to me concerning my election to the United States Senate. Having been elected to fill the unexpired term of Senator Hayward, deceased, I suppose I ought to rank as the senior senator from this state and should have the same recognition on committees and other privileges that are extended to senators who have served two or more years. I should like very much to be recognized and secure the chairmanship of some committee. It is my intention to resign as Governor soon and go to Washington to remain the greater part of the time until congress meets. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you some time this summer so we can talk matters over. With kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt I am, Sincerely yours, Charles [?] Dietrich 9875FileArkell & Douglas, Shipping & Commission Merchants, Export & Import. New York, April 9, 1991. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Sir- I have your favor of the 6th in regard to Mr. Charles Krumm, and would state that I met this party during the campaign on the East Side, but I do not remember that he ever spoke at any of the meetings I attended nor did I give him any right to use my name in addressing you or others, nor am I sequainted with the merits of his case in any way, excepting that he has called on me several times. I know of no special place that I can secure for him, but I will confer with the Leader of his District and shall be glad to do something for him if possible. I remain Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Douglas 9876[*[Gibson]*] Baltimore, April 9, 1901. Dear Vice President Theo. Roosevelt. I take the pleasure in dropping you a few lines to let you know that I was very much pleased when I heard that you were elected vice president of the U.S. I was present at one of our Republican Mass Meetings on Sat. eve Oct. 20, 1900. at Music Hall. & I saw you address a very large audience & I liked your 9877appearance very. much. I am a little girl 9 years old, so I thought I would write and let you know how I felt for a little girl. Respectfully Your little Friend Ruth F. Gibson 2302 Cambridge St. Balto Md. P.S. please let me know if you have received these few lines.Pittsburg 4/9/01 Theodore Roosevelt V.Pres U.S. Washon D.C. Dear Col. I want to congratulate the administration on it's selection of Mr P. C. Knox of this place for attorney general. I have known him since I have been here and he is all right. He and Mr H.C. [???] just about hold a corner on brains in this locality. There is not much spontaneity about Mr. K. but aside from knowing the law he has his knowledge well classified and available at all times. added to this he has great executive ability and insight into modern business methods. 9878I feel confident he will have a brilliant career. I suppose you are now enjoying yourself at Oyster Bay with your Delightfull family. Give them all my most cordial regards and believe me as well yours [??] C. Greenway. #237 Water St Pittsburg Penna. C.G. Gunther's Sons, Furriers (Estabd. A.D. 1820) No. 184 Fifth Avenue, New York, April 9th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Dear Sir:- Permit us to suggest that the Mountain Lions and the Lynx skins be hurried along somewhat, as if they are in the raw state they are apt to become tainted, unless well cured. Very truly yours, [*C.G. Gunther's Sons*] Per deL. 9879[*[Hibberd]*] April 9" 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. N.Y. Dear Sir. I am writing in behalf of the Brotherhood of Calvary M. E. Church, 129th St. & 7" Ave. N.Y. City of which Rev. Willis {. Odell is the minister, to ascertain your terms for a lecture upon some subject of special interest to men. The object of our organization is to lift men to a higher place of usefullness in all the duties of life. and if the great demands upon your time would 9880will grant me a reply at your earliest convenience. I am Yours Respt. Wm L Hibberd #116 W. 129 St N.Y. City P.S. The proceeds of this lecture would be used entirely for our church work. allow of your giving a lecture, we feel the people of Harlem would consider they had been greatly honored. Our church is a busy one and its auditorium is almost constantly engaged but if you will consider this matter favorably and we can meet your terms, we will endeavor to arrange for its use at such time as you may select, which must be on a night other than Wednesday or Friday Trusting that you 9881STATE OF NEW YORK. LEGISLATIVE REPORTERS ASSOCIATION. 132 State St. Albany, April 9 1901 My dear Governor: I have your favor of the 3rd inst in relation to the [???] of my cousin, Miss Bobbs in the service of the War Department at Washington. I wish to thank you most sincerely for your courtesy and kindness in the matter. As you suggested I wrote direct to Colonel Ranger and enclosed him a copy of your letter. I trust it will all turn out satisfactorily. May I add that the pleasantest period of my work in Albany was during the two years that you were here as Governor. Very respectfully, J. D. Horsley Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. 9882NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION JOHN T. NICHOLSON, President 1901 MEETING 500 WEST 148TH STREET BUFFALO, JULY Commercial Department Van Evrie Kipatrick, Chairman 226 West 109th Street NEW YORK COMMITTEE ON COMMERICAL EDUCATION T. S. BELL, SALAMANGA J. C. BENEDICT, LE ROV O. H BURRITT, MALONE C. W. D. COFFIN, NEW YORK H. R. M. COOK, NEW YORK I. O. CRISSY, ALBANY GEORGE S. DAVIS, NEW YORK GEORGE A. DEEL, POUGHKEEPSIE W.L. ETTINGER, NEW YORK C. D. FLEMING, BROOKLYN CLEMENT C. GAINES, POUCHKEEPSIE FRANK S. GARDNER, NEW YORK GEORGE GRIFFITH, UTICA JAMES M.GRIMES, MT. VERRON CHARLES W. HASKINS, NEW YORK H. E. HAYES, NEW YORK F. H. LANCASTER, NEW YORK OSSIAN H. LANG, NEW YORK JAMES LEE, NEW YORK WILLIAM McANDREW, BROOKLYN C. E. MELENY, NEW YORK HERMAN METZ, BROOKLYN C N. MILLARD, BUFFALO FREDERICK MONTESER, NEW YORK S. P. MOULTHROP, ROCHESTER JOHN T. NICHOLSON, NEW YORK W. D. NICKERSON, NEW YORK MILES M. O'BRIEN, NEW YORK EDWARD A. PAGE, NEW YORK JOHN PYNE, NEW YORK JOHN S. ROBERTS, NEW YORK MYRON T. SCUDDER, NEW YORK DAVID E.SMITH, BROCKPORT BEVERLEY A. SMITH, NEW YORK E. W. STITT, NEW YORK FRANCIS B. THURBER, NEW YORK LESLIE J. TOMPKINS, NEW YORK H. H. TODD, BROOKLYN L. L. WILLIAMS, ROCHESTER E.M. WILLIAMS, NEW YORK New York, April 9th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir:- The Committee on Commercial Education of the New York State Teachers' Association desire to entertain you as their guest at a Complimentary Dinner to the Hon. Miles M. O'Brien, Pres. of the Board of Education of New York, to be given at the Hotel Savoy on the evening of May 4th, 1901. Thanking you in advance for any courtesy, we are, Most sincerely, V.E. Kilpatrick [*9883*]DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY PUBLISHERS 34 UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: Mr. Cosgrave has handed us your letter of the 8th in regard to Mr. Wallihan's book, and we must express to you our very hearty appreciation of your interest in the work. We shall be more than delighted to have a preface from you, and we will not hamper you in the least in the matter of length; it can be anywhere from one hundred to five thousand words long! We shall certainly see that your wishes are respected regarding any announcement of your participation in the enterprise. What we should like 9884 to do is to put on the circular, "Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt," as noted on the enclosed page. We shall be glad to know if this is entirely satisfactory to you, and we need hardly say that we shall take great pleasure in talking the matter over with you next week, as you suggest. Meanwhile, pray believe us, Sincerely yours, DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & CO. [*Henry W. Lewis*] 9885was in camp at Montauk Point, Long Island in the Fall of 1898. I shall always remember the greeting you gave us boys at the station and your children and Mrs Roosevelt that shook our hands. I am pleased to know that you occupy such an exalted position and that the honor of the United States was upheld last fall at the pols. I enclose a true copy of letter recommending me for a certificate of merit from General Smith's aide- de-camp. I was appointed Sergeant major of the regiment April 16, 1899, and voluntarily relinquished that grade for my present position as the Dagupan, Pangasinan, Luzon, P. I. April 9, 1901. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, United States, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir and Brother: I have the honor to call your attention to a personal case of the undersigned, and would respectfully ask your aid and support in the matter. The case is this: I am an applicant for appointment as Ordnance Sergeant. U. S. Army, having passed a satisfactory examination before a Board of Officers, at Manila, P. I., January 1900, I would feel grateful to you 9886 during life should you be so kind as to use your good offices and have me appointed as Ordnance Sergeant, U. S. Army, and assigned to a station in the Philippine Islands. On September 18, 1901, I will have completed twenty-one years in the U. S. Army. I have served on the western frontier for over fourteen years, participating in campaigns incident to Indian uprisings. I have endured the hardships and exposures that soldiers were called upon in building Army posts on the frontier. [???] throughout the Santiago campaign, participating in the battles of El Paney, July 1. San Juan, July 2-3, and in the trenches before Santiago de Cuba, until July 17, 1898. I arrived with my regiment in the Philippines April 14, 1899, and have had active service with my regiment during all the battles and engagements with the insurgents. A word from you in my behalf to the President and Secretary Root would undoubtedly secure my immediate appointmnet should you see fit to urge it. I have not seen you since you conversed with a crowd of us soldier boys at Montauk Station, while my regiment 9887 [*[For enc see 4-9-01]*] [*[4-9-01]*] (2.) 1st instant, in order that Brother Ainsworth who has only a few months to complete thirty years, may receive substantial advancement prior to his retirement from active service. He is a worthy old soldier and formerly 1st Sergeant company "K," of the regiment. Thanking you in advance for action in my behalf and wishing yourself and family all the success possible through life. I enclose some Filipino stamps for children. With best wishes, I am, Fraternally yours, Thomas B. MacSweeney, Color Sergeant, 17th U. S. Infantry. 9888 [shorthand] [*9889*]New York Tribune. New York. April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - Inclosed is an advance copy of a Supplement to be issued with The Tribune of to-morrow, Wednesday, April 10. The Tribune is not given to boastfulness or self-laudation, but the arrival of its sixtieth birthday seems an opportune time to take a backward glance. If you care to make any comment for publication, we shall be glad to hear from you either by wire or mail. Yours very truly, [*James Martin*] News Editor. 9890POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL OFFICE OF SUPT. FREE DELIVERY SYSTEM WASHINGTON April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, L.I., New York, My Dear Mr. Vice-President: -- Your note informing me that you had written to the Postmaster General in my behalf has been received. Mr. Machon, the Superintendent of the Rural Free Delivery System, informed me today that the Postmaster General had received your letter, and that today they had taken up together the subject of my appointment, and had agreed to put me in the position asked for about June 1st, if the condition of the appropriation at that time would permit, if not, on the first of July, when the new appropriation becomes available. This appears to be a satisfactory disposition of the matter. In this connection I wish sincerely to thank you for this further evidence of your consideration and to express the hope that at some time in the future, I may have the opportunity of showing you my appreciation of the interest you have taken in my affairs. With great respect, I am, Very truly yours, [*Frank E. Reimus,*] 9891The University of Minnesota Minneapolis Apr. 9th 1901. Vice President Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: - The Senior Class of the University of Minnesota unanimously requests you to give the Commencement Address at the University, Thursday June 6th at 10 A.M. The various Faculties heartily concur in the request. You told me in St. Paul that you would give the address sometime. We shall all be delighted if you will give it this year. We will give you a sympathetic audience of four thousand. We shall graduate between three hundred and four hundred candidates for degrees. We will do all we can to make the occasion pleasant to you. We offer no great pecuniary reward - only $ 100. - but I do not suppose that money is your chief object in life. I want you to come. I want my students - boys and girls-to hear the College man in public life. Hoping to hear from you soon, I am, Very truly yours, [*[???] Northrop,*] President of the University. 9892The University of Minnesota Minneapolis April 9. 1901. Vice President Roosevelt: Dear Sir: The Senior Class of the University of Minnesota unanimously requests you to give the Commencement Address at the University, Thursday June 6, at 10 a.m. The various Faculties heartily concur in the request. You told me in St. Paul that you would give the address sometime. We shall all be delighted if you will give it this year. We will give you a sympathetic audience of four thousand. We shall graduate between three hundred and four hundred Candidates for degrees. We will do all we can to make the occasion pleasant to you- We offer no great pecuniary reward- only $100- but I do not suppose that money is your chief object in life. I want you to come. I want my students- boys and girls- to hear the College Man in public life. Hoping to hear from you soon, I am Very Truly Yours Lynne Northrop President of the University. 9893[shorthand notation]G Federal Lodge, No. 1, F. A. A. M. [*9894*]DEAR BROTHER, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE NEXT STATED COMMUNICATION OF FEDERAL LODGE, NO. 1, ON TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, AT 7.30 O'CLOCK, TO HEAR THE REVISED AND ENLARGED HISTORY OF THE LODGE READ BY BROTHER CHARLES F. BENJAMIN, THE COMPILER. FEDERAL LODGE WAS FOUNDED IN 1793 BY CAPT. JAMES HOBAN, THE ARCHITECT OF THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL AND OF THE EXECUTIVE MANSION, WHO WAS ITS FIRST WORSHIPFUL MASTER, COLIN WILLIAMSON, MASTER CONSTRUCTOR OF THE CAPITOL, AND OTHER EMINENT OPERATIVE AND SPECULATIVE MASONS. IT WAS FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESCORTING PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON AND HIS CABINET TO, AND OF PARTICIPATING IN, THE LAY- ING OF THE CONER-STONE OF THE CAPITOL. THE CORNER-STONE BEARS THE NAMES. JAMES HOBAN, ARCHIBOT. COLIN WILLIAMSON, MASTER MASON. [APRIL 9, 1901] PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON'S, AND MANY OTHER HISTORIC NAMES APPEAR UPON THE ROLLS OF OLD FEDERAL. SHE HAS PARTICIPATED IN EVERY IMPORTANT MASONIC EVENT WHICH HAS OCCURRED IN WASHINGTON AND ITS ENVIRONMENTS SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT HERE. NO MASONIC LODGE IN THE UNITED STATES. I MAY BE PARDONED FOR SAYING, HAS A HISTORY OF WHICH ITS MEMBERSHIP MAY BE MORE PROUD THAN FEDERAL LODGE, NO. 1. THE REVISED BY-LAWS OF THE LODGE WILL ALSO BE PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIS MEETING. NO MEMBER CAN AFFORD TO BE ABSENT ON THIS EVENTFUL OCCASION: AND THE EDIFICATION AFFORDED VISITING BRETHREN WILL WELL REPAY THEM FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE. SINCERELY AND FRATERNALLY YOURS, FRANCIS NYE. ATTEST, WORSHIPFUL. MASTER. G. Y. AT LEE, SECRETARY. 9895STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ALBANY April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Mr. Vice-President:- I have your letter of April 8th enclosing a copy of a letter which you sent to Mr. Allds last December, in regard to the compensation to be paid to Messers. Wilcox and Deming for their services in reference to the Gardiner investigation. I will take that matter up with Senator Higgins. Yours very truly, [*[?] [?] [???]*] 9896[Enc in Deming 4-17-01]STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ALBANY April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y., My dear Mr. Vice-President:- I wish it were possible to run down to Oyster Bay on the 2[?]th, and see you take the third degree. Much as I would like to however, I am obliged to send my regrets. In the first place I have already made an engagement for that date, which I cannot very well get rid of, and in the next place it will probably be the day after the adjournment. I hope however, to have the pleasure of seeing you before very long. Yours very truly [*D D O[???]*] 9897chance to buy it, you will know that it is very popular. (The other is Mark Twain's latest book, which he kindly sent us.) You have many friends in our community, and we are hoping to hear more of you in the future. Thanking you again for your kindness, Sincerely, Mrs. Matthew Small, Chairman Com. 9899 Union City, Ind. Apr. 9, '01 Mr. Theo. Roosevelt, V.P. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Your valued addition to our book table was recd. last week, but business has been so pressing in our bazaar that I have had no time to acknowledge the gift, or to assure you of our great appreciation of your kindness. Let me do so now, however, and when I tell you that we were obliged to promise to hold an auction for it and one other, so as to give all an equal 9898Lake City, Fla. April 9, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. Sir:- I have been appointed as one of the speakers to represent the affirmitive side of the following question: Resolved, That combinations of capital are more benificial to mankind than detrimental. The debate is to take place the middle of May of this year, so you see the time for preparation is limited. Any advice or points in favor of our side of the question, which you may offer to give would be highly appreciated. The debate is between the [???] and Fo[???] societies of the Florida Agricultural College. Very Respectfully, [???] B. Sta[??]ridge 9900goodness to drop me a line in advance, so that I may certainly be in the office. Very sincerely yours, [*W. F. Wakeman*] E.S. 494. WILBUR F. WAKEMAN APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK April 9, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Col. Roosevelt: During the last days of the session when I had the pleasure of meeting you in the Vice-President's room, you intimated that possibly you would visit the Appraisers' Stores after you had returned to New York. Not that you may, but that you may not, forget, I drop you this line. Some people say that this shop is a "Worlds Fair every day." I should esteem it an honor and great pleasure to have you spend an hour here, or a day, or a month, at your convenience. If you honor us with a call, will you have the 9901Paterson, N.J. April 9, 1901 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt- Vice President of the United States Washington, D.C. Sir: I have the honor to respectfully submit herewith, an application for appointment in the police force of Washington, D.C. and to ask you if you would kindly assist me in my undertaking by endorsing my application. I enclose herewith my army discharge and recommendation as to my characteristic in civil life. The slightest help you can give me would be greatly appreciated, and trusting this request will not cause you any inconvenience or annoyance, I am Very respectfully George H. Wanton Late Corporal Troop M" 10 Cavalry Ca[. Van H[???] [?????] St. Paterson, N.J. 9903Form 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. 1133am NUMBER 3 SENT BY OY REC'D BY K CHECK 24 Paid 5x RECEIVED at April 9, 1901 Dated Washington D.C. 19 To Hon Theo Roosevelt [*shorthand?*] Oyster Bay, N.Y. Will you be an home next Tuesday afternoon 23 or able to take me in for that night. Henry White 800 Sixteenth St [*9904*] Thomas B. MacSweeney. COLUMBUS LODGE, NO. 30, F. AND A.M. OHIO CHAPTER, NO. 12, R.A.M. COLUMBUS COUNCIL, NO. 8. MT. VERNON COMMANDERY, NO. 1, K.T. COLUMBUS, OHIO, U.S.A. OHIO GRAND CONSISTORY, S.P.R.S. 32 DEGREE CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. UNITED STATES ARMY. [*9905*][*9905*] Thomas B. MacSweeney, Columbus Lodge, No. 30, F. and A.M. Ohio chapter, No. 12, R.A.M. Columbus Council, No. 8. Mt. Vernon Commandery, No. 1, K.T. Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. Ohio Grand Consistory, S.P.R.S. 32 degree Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. UNITED STATES ARMY. 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. 1133AM NUMBER 3 SENT BY Oy REC'D BY K CHECK 24 Paid 5X RECEIVED at April 9 1901 Dated Washington DC 19 To Hon Theo Roosevelt [*shorthand notation*] Oyster Bay Ny Will you be at home next Tuesday afternoon 23 or able to take me in for the night Henry White 800 Sixteenth St [*9904*]J. BAYARD BACKUS, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, CABLE ADDRESS, "BACKUS, NEW YORK." ROOM C, 120 BROADWAY New York, April 10th, 1901. Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, May I trouble you with a letter upon a personal subject? I have received the enclosed letter from my brother, which will explain itself. I wrote a letter to Mr. Stimson, a copy of which I enclose, and delivered it to him to-day in person. Mr. Stimson said he would send my letter to Mr. Root and write a personal one himself to accompany it. I asked Mr. Stimson if he thought it would do any good to write to you on the subject, as my brother proposed. He said that it could do no harm, that if you were in Washington you might possibly be willing to personally show some interest in the case. I am afraid, however, that my brother has overestimated my influence. He certainly is not aware of the fact that I had not enough influence with the Vice-President, when he was Governor of New York, to even get a position for myself, or he would not have intrusted me with such a delicate commission. I hesitate to write you on such a personal family subject as this, but I believe that you belong to the whole of the United States now, and especially to Kansas, and my brother is a resident of that State. I do not wish you to do anything, however, that you would not be perfectly willing to do for any one in a similar situation brought to your notice by a friend. My brother's application must stand upon its merits as far as I am concerned. I do not wish to urge any appointment, but only due and friendly consideration of his case. In my opinion my brother must have"fallen from grace" to still wish the position of Chaplain in the Army, after the fighting is over, but that is his affair. My brother and Horatio C. King, I believe, are the only survivors of General Wesley Merritt's staff as constituted at the time of the Civil War. I do not believe that my brother ever entirely got over his war fever. I think that he enjoys politics as much as preaching. It must run in the family. With kind regards I am, Faithfully yours, [*J. Bayard Backus*] 9906For enc see 4-10-01-COPY- New York, April 10, 1901. Henry L. Stimson, Esq., 32 Liberty Street, New York City. Dear Mr. Stimson, My brother, Rev. Clarence W. Backus D.D. of Kansas City Kansas, who was an aid on the staff of General Wesley Merritt during the Civil War, tendered his services as Chaplain to the Government prior to the Spanish War, and at that time expressed a preference to be assigned to the Navy. The offer was in consequence evidently turned over to the Navy Department, since after the Spanish War was concluded the Navy Department sent my brother a letter stating that the limitation in the Navy was 35 years. My brother is now 54 years of age. My brother informs me that he understands there i no such limitation in the Army, and being without a charge, and having a liking for a life of this kind, he would like to be appointed a Chaplain in the Army. He believes that under the Army limitations he still has 8 or 9 years in which to serve. As an old soldier my brother thinks that he is entitled to some preference and that age should not count against him, as he is strong and in good health. My brother has written to Senator Burton of Kansas about the matter requesting him to have his former application transferred from the Navy Department to that of the Army. He informs me that his former application was well endorsed by prominent parties in Kansas City. Would it be asking too much of you to interest yourself in the matter to the extent of requesting Secretary Root to see that the application of my brother received proper consideration, that if possible he may receive recognition under the appointments now being made. If his application is not in proper shape to receive the consideration of the Department I would like to be acquainted with the fact that it may be put in proper shape. I know that this is a very small matter to bring to Mr. Root's personal attention, but I feel sure that a line from you to him would cause him to have the matter looked up by one of his subordinates. If you will assist me in this matter I will be greatly indebted to you. Very sincerely yours, (Signed) J. Bayard Backus. 9907Enc. in Bockus 4-10-01HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON EDITORIAL ROOMS FRANKLIN SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY April 10, 1901. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I have been so busy since my return to New York that I have not been able until now to thank you for your very great hospitality to Mr. Rogers and myself. We enjoyed every minute of our stay with you and left with but one regret which was that the 8:50 train was A. M. instead of P. M. I enclose a somewhat amusing note received on Monday morning. The typewriting is bad but the ideas may not be without interest to you. With kind regards believe me Faithfully yours, [*Jonathan [????]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. 9908 [*[For enc see 4-5-01]*]CHARLES BORDA, 11 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. TELEPHONE 1735 Broad. CABLE ADDRESS ADROB. April 10, 1901. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, Long Island Sir:-- Your Commissioners have much pleasure in transmitting to you a letter from their constituents, the executive committee of the Planters', Bankers' and Merchants' Association, of Porto Rico, thanking you for the interest and trouble which you have taken in our cause. We beg the honor to remain, Very respectfully yours, Vicente Balbas Wenceslao Borda, Jr, Commissioners from Porto Rico. Dictated. [*9909*][For enc see 4-10-01][*[ca 4-10-01]*] Executive Committee of Property-Holders and Planters in Mass Meeting assembled. --- The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States of America. Sir:- Our Committee and the large influential body whom we represent have learned with thankful satisfaction the powerful help you have given to our delegates ,Messrs. Borda and Balbas,in their mission to convey to the President of the United States and to the high officials near him,a true knowledge of our afflictive and disheartening situation, aggravated beyond endurance by the crushing features contained in the Hollander Bill. We have the utmost trust that signal benefits will come to us through your friendly disposition towards our cause which we sincerely consider a cause of justice and of humanity. Be pleased then to accept the strong expression of our gratitude and allow us also to form the most earnest appeal that you exert your great power and influence to lessen and remove the grievances of our of our much tried people, struggling under many hardships and difficulties, which an administration in more fruitful relation with facts and conditions could overcome successfully and procure us a measure of prosperity and contentment reflecting honor on the American Flag. Very respectfully, [*[?????] Fran de P. [Amia*] Vicente [Ant??] [W? ?aldana?] [??] Borda Jr Julian [???]. [*[Borda]*] [*9910*][Enc in Borda 4-10-01]C. A. Griscom Jr., M. K. Bowman, President Treasurer JAMES REILLY REPAIR AND SUPPLY COMPANY 229 AND 230 WEST STREET NEW YORK, April 10th, 1901 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: - We are requested by Mr. J. B. Wallace to supply him with a lot of material amounting to several hundred dollars, based on his statement that he has acquired an absolute title from you for a mine at Wanaque, N.J. The accommodation which we will give him will depend somewhat on the verification of this statement, and if you would be kind enough to notify us whether Mr. Wallace obtained such a title from you for this property, we would consider it a great favor. Very truly yours, JAMES REILLY REPAIR AND SUPPLY COMPANY M. K. Bowman Treasurer. [*9911*](11-3-99-100M.) [Logo image: Words Sunset Ogden & Shasta Routes with a sunburst above and railroad tracks below enclosed in a circle with the words Southern Pacific Company surrounding it] Rates quoted by this Company are for immediate use unless otherwise stated ; when named on commodities in carloads will base on minimum weight of 60,000 lbs. but not to exceed full space or weight loading capacity of car, exceptions noted, and are subject to change without notice except the printing and posting of tariffs as provided by law. Load 10 per cent above weight capacity marked on sides of cars when space permits. [*PF*] 2 T. G. 51 B. In Reply Refer to No. Geor. L. Bugbee Local Freight & Ticket Agent. Lordsburg N.M. April 10th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington D.C. Dear Colonel:- We have been looking anxiously in the papers for the announcement of my brother Fred's appointment as a 2nd. Lieut. in the regulars, I hope you all have not overlooked the boy there in Washington, you know over in the Phillipines is a long ways to make a try for a commission. The boys of the old regiment in this neighborhood are all doing well, with the exception of Corporal Jackson who got in a fight at Clifton and was killed, we sent his murderer to Yuma for it however. Charley Mills is still Sup't. of the Detroit Copper Co at Morenci, he had taken a number of our boys and put them on his gas engines under competent instruction and has made first class engineers of them, two, Archie Tuttle and Webb left this week for [?] Chihuahua Mexico to take charge of the D. C. stables at Morenci and is happy in his work there with the whites of the Company. Sgt. Crawford is watchman in the shelters at Morenci, Corp. Weathers is day yard master here for me now and is doing well. As for myself we have been blessed with a fine boy named him George [?] [?], he is called Teddy for short after our doughty colonel. Let us hear about Fred if you can, with kind regards to yourself and wife and children I am, Sincerely yours, Geo L Bugbee [Bugbee] 9912 [[shorthand]]369000 WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON. April 10, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th ultimo, to the Secretary of War, in the interest of Captain Luther S. Kelly, 40th Infantry, U. S. Volunteers, an applicant for appointment in the Quartermaster's or Subsistence Department, U. S. Army, and in reply to inform you that your letter has been placed on file for consideration at the proper time. Very respectfully, [*H C Corbin*] Adjutant General, Major General, U. S. Army. 9913FilePresident, ISAAC R. BREEN. 1st Vice Pres., A. W. WEBB. 2nd Vice Pres., W. H. POLLARD. Rec. Sec., MASON M. SWAN. Cor. Sec., LOUIS B. DEWEY Treasurer, N. K. BAILEY LINCOLN LEAGUE, 22 TAGGART BLOCK. WATERTOWN, N.Y., April 10, 1901 To the Vice President, Sir:- I have the honor to inform you that the Lincoln League, the Republican organization of Jefferson County, N. Y. located at the City of Watertown, at a meeting held April 4, 1901 unanimously elected you an honorary member. The League would esteem it a special favor if you would give us your autographic acceptance of such membership. Respectfully, Louis B. Dewey Cor. Sec'y. 9914[Esty?] PF Twentieth Century Club, 14 Ashburn Place, Boston. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I. My Dear Mr Roosevelt: I think you may understand the extreme pleasure the receipt of your letter of the 8th inst brought me. I had not thought I possessed your regard and friendship to the extent the letter expresses. I cannot doubt its complete sincerity, as you have not doubted my motive disinterestedness. Honesty & frankness are well-known traits in your character and I may be pardoned for saying that my near acquaintance would avail me with a measure of zeal -- destine to an ideal be it a man, or a woman, & that too I think, quite unmitigated by selfish motive. -- [*9915*] your friends should attempt to show these men that if there was an appearance of compliance with Platt to the extend of hunting him at the 5th Ave Hotel such an apparent compliance was only a proper diplomatic move on the part of a true lover of his party (upon the [?] approaching opening of an national campaign) in dealing with a foxy & unscrupulous [?} lover who had so "fixed" the [prime?] politicians & editors with [??Club] [in the old days?] - L - P - Motor - Corporation - money doled out by [?] his personal ? (not as [?] ) that his grip was ice-like -- I have known this man since 1872 when he emerged for that [?] and asked my father to stand aside & let him go to Congress. I have always felt my dear father made a mistake, frought with evil to the State & County, that he did it satisfies his personal comfort & business & sit in him or [?] him then & there. -- before [?] I attended a meeting called by Platt in '81 ([?] at the Law School) -- admission by ticket -- "For Protection to Gain Invitation", Save the Mark! "To raise money for Platt." It should have been [?]. Poor old John Ronder president (?) "Prominent [?] of N. Y. [?]." I separated our Jim but didn't drop [?] in Platt hat.Your explanation touching your relations with Platt & Gov Odell was in any way satisfying. Personally, I did not need them This [?], I have kept in touch with matters in New York this force of [?] habit & interest. I would first of all beg to answer you that your confidence will never be abused and that its possession will remain a priceless treasure. As an onlooker, & one undoubtedly never to be anything else, in a political way will you pardon me if I make bold to express for you the hope that you will not allow the pin-pricks of misinformed or malicious persons to disturb your generosity, or [?] your ire, both as regards your quiet of spirit or any [?] expression of impatience with aggravating circumstances? The above is [?] on my part, as I discern the clear intent of the latter part of your letter. But an on-looker & a friend would not wish you to have any disquieting thought about it all. Those things will have their time of being righted. A day infinite & above fulfillment of these duties [that] which will vest upon you in the coming Sessions of the Congress will but sure to cement the affections this great body of the people feel for you. The possession of qualities which will be [?] differing from those animated with "Sturm und Drang" period of your career, with which the body of the people are most familiar. -- these qualities which your friends & that [?] politically know your person-will prove to the country that "impulsive action" which is the only general criticism I have ever heard from [?] your detractors, chastising you only in part, & is displayed only when there is need. [This] So make for the border, national, river, [?] the New York State aspect of things, (which of course has its strong bearing nationally as well in all thoughtful minds in) if the [?] statement that you made to attend Platt's "Sunday schools" can be reckoned in effect by looking -- in some light -- into the minds of editorial writers, & of speakers like Dr Parkhurst. -- Such office-work [? ] your friends & belongs to them to do. You are in a position above, apart, & cannot descend to do it. [*9916*]It stands me that the Wiley old fox doesn't go hunting for chickens with a brass band or a toy rattle, or when Thomas C. sent "Frank" to Albany to be turned down by Odell, with swelling dignity & dust, it wasn't quite in a word with his well known methods. I don't look for or expect you to touch on this thing, in any reply, even if this all too long letter deserves one. And if I have treated some of these matters in a light view, pray do not believe I do not set a guard on my tongue & pen to others. I shall be only too happy & proud if I can in a tactful way be it never so small & humble be instrumental in clearing away some of the clouds in the minds of some then regarding the high character of a man, in whose future I have always felt the highest confidence. Much can happen in four years. I hope Odell is what he appears. I do not know him. But I fear it may prove he [it] is in some deep alliance with Platt. In that case you will be vindicated in the former case The State is safe & his repute will soon be a local one With warmest regards. Clarence H Esty [*[4-10-01]*] Twentieth Century Club, 14 Ashburn Place, Boston. then about that time Jonas Van Dwyer of [?] an honest man & Assemblyman told me he had returned a $6000 check to Platt! But I weary you & stray from the subject. I had seen, as you [have] know, the [published] old veteran political editorial writer of the "Herald" Boston. As a boy of 12 he took hold in the "Log Cabin & Hard Cider" Campaign of '44 & has been at it ever since. He is a good friend of mine, I can trust him. He [to] "saw a light" before your letter to me, and has seen it brighten since. Pray believe me I shall be most discreet, even perhaps to a fault. He now is only a little disturbed over the "Sunday School" matter. -- It so happens that, as you will see by the enclosed, I have a dear friend in Dr. M. W. Stryker, (will your Secy kindly return the letter?) Sec'y of War Root is, as you may know deeply interested in Hamilton College, (his father Prof of [?].) & he & secy Root be very warm friends. I don't fancy Root loves Platt, he never did nor does Stryker & [*9917*]after the Col. Sanger matter, less than ever. Dr. Stryker is a strong man among the Presbyterians in State & City. He is to preach in Dr. Von Dyke's old church -- the "British" Church this summer. If you approve I can get him, I think, with all zeal & discretion (he has both) to let some light into Dr. Parkhurst's mind. I feel sure he will do it from, & for you, aside from myself if he only has the hint given him. I go to Newbury to visit my bereaved sister [soon] sometime this month & Dr Stryker comes to N York frequently. I believe I can see him this Spring sometime any way. Again, it so happens that this man I respect , & virtually know to be the writer with pen dipped in Godkins gall, -- is Linn, Yale '68. He is of the same class as my brother Albert, & my dear departed bother Calvin Stowell. He was about the meanest man in pen & tongue in his class & one of the brightest. He, if he lives & is thus yet, was constitutionally formed to take Godkins place & pen It may be idle to attempt to get any "light" into his bilious mind. But I shall take great pains to try & in such as may that he never will understand why or wherefore (He wrote I was told a man's comment oration once & got money for it, -- but that must it come out now, only he will know I know it when I meet him It was at my brother's or Stand's! of course I may be off the track as regards him but suspect he is the man on "Post". Is the "Sun" favorable to you? I now see it but Chester Lord is my late brother-in law Corbin Stowell's cousin & is a friend of our family naturally. No one has ever breathed the thing to me, nor have I seen it even hinted but the thought came to me, is it but conceivable & perhaps probable, that the Platt - Odell's "battle," is a put up job & a play to the [?]. Political conversions come hard & seldom, that is, those of the gain sort. We had Chester A Arthur The English has "Prince Hal," but his was a life job after he got it, & the Roman Empire have Constantine & his "White Cross in the [?]" & a "nation was born (?) in a day" [*9918*]THE WOMEN'S INDUSTRIAL HOME SOCIETY, For The Rescue of Unfortunate and Destitute Women UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING. DOWNTOWN OFFICE: AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY BUILDING, 150 NASSAU STREET. NEW YORK, ....April 10, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- As one of the executive officers of The Women's Industrial Home Society, a corporation organized under the laws of the state of New York, and having for its purpose the rescue of fallen and unfortunate women, I wish to bring to your Excellency's attention the fact that the SOCIETY is about to enter upon an active canvass for funds with which to build it a permanent home, and to express the wish that it may receive the encouragement of your Excellency's most distinguished and helpful influence. As a man whose duties as one of the Police Commissioners of the great City of New York stand unparalleled for enlightened efficiency of administration, as the former Chief-Executive of the Empire State, and as a citizen of whom the City, the State and the Nation are justly proud, we respectfully ask you for a word commendatory of the purposes and COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO DOWN TOWN OFFICE, 150 NASSAU STREET, ROOM 723. AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY BUILDING. [* Mrs. Mary A. Chamberlain, President. Dr. S. E. Furry, Vice-President. Joseph A. Hoffman, Secretary. Constantin Bosswog, Treasurer. Martha Kuntze, Ass't. Secretary -------- The objects for which the Society is organized are: 1 - The rescue of unfortunate and destitute women. 2 - To provide a temporary home for such women while they are striving toward a better life. 3 - To establish in such home industrial pursuits and to give instruction in dressmaking, millinery, hair-dressing, manicuring, telegraphy, telephony, bookkeeping, stenography, typewriting, sewing and other occupations suitable to women. 4 - To establish an employment bureau through which positions may be procured for the inmates of the home, and for other applicants for the Society's aid. 5 - To surround the beneficiaries of the Society with home influences. 6 - To carry on all the work involved in an undenominational spirit, without regard to race, creed or color. 7 - To direct into paths of honor and thrift the young lives of all who avail of its helpful influence and shelter. -------- Subscriptions should be made by check to the order of the Society.*] [*9919*]THE WOMEN'S INDUSTRIAL HOME SOCIETY, For The Rescue of Unfortunate and Destitute Women UNITED CHARITIES BUILDING. DOWNTOWN OFFICE: AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY BUILDING, 150 NASSAU STREET. NEW YORK, ....1901 objects for which the SOCIETY is organized. Most respectfully yours, S.E. Furry, Vice President COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO DOWN TOWN OFFICE, 150 NASSAU STREET, ROOM 723. AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY BUILDING. [* Mrs. Mary A. Chamberlain, President. Dr. S. E. Furry, Vice-President. Joseph A. Hoffman, Secretary. Constantin Bosswog, Treasurer. Martha Kuntze, Ass't. Secretary -------- The objects for which the Society is organized are: 1 - The rescue of unfortunate and destitute women. 2 - To provide a temporary home for such women while they are striving toward a better life. 3 - To establish in such home industrial pursuits and to give instruction in dressmaking, millinery, hair-dressing, manicuring, telegraphy, telephony, bookkeeping, stenography, typewriting, sewing and other occupations suitable to women. 4 - To establish an employment bureau through which positions may be procured for the inmates of the home, and for other applicants for the Society's aid. 5 - To surround the beneficiaries of the Society with home influences. 6 - To carry on all the work involved in an undenominational spirit, without regard to race, creed or color. 7 - To direct into paths of honor and thrift the young lives of all who avail of its helpful influence and shelter. -------- Subscriptions should be made by check to the order of the Society.*] [*9920*][shorthand]T. ST. JOHN GAFFNEY, COUNSELLOR AT LAW, CABLE ADDRESS, "CALDRON" NEW YORK 66 BROADWAY TELEPHONE 2875 CORTLANDT. NEW YORK New York, April 10th, 1901. Hon.Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Colonel: I had a further talk with Mr. Abner M'Kinley yesterday, and he again assured me that he would see the President to-day and urge my matter upon his attention as strongly as possible. He also told me that it would be good policy for you to communicate with the President as soon as possible, in order that the President would not commit himself to anyone in advance. I trust by this time you have written to Mr. Wakeman and Senator Platt. Mr. Wakeman is extremely anxious to have you visit quietly the public stores sometime you are in the city; also to visit the American Protective Tariff League. I think it is of the greatest importance that you investigate the work and operations of the League and its extensive educational system throughout the country. Believe me, my dear Colonel, Very faithfully yours, [*T. St John Gaffrey*] [*P.S. The name of the position I am looking for is, Asst. Appraiser of Merchandise, New York *] 9921[shorthand notation]J.W. GODDARD & SONS Established 1847. 98, 100 & 102 BLEECKER ST., AND 197 MERCER ST. NEW YORK, April 10, '01 19 __ M __ Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, __ Oyster Bay, L.I. [Dear Sir.] My dear Colonel Roosevelt, I would like to have a talk with you about the political situation here. I suppose it would take twenty minutes to go over with you the points that I want to present to you. If at any time you are in the city and you can spare me that length of time I would be very glad if you would do it. So as not to be too mysterious I will say that I think it highly disadvantageous to the Republican party that one of our principal Federal employees should be reappointed. I would like to speak to you about it, if only to get your advice as to whether I had better do anything about the matter or do nothing. Faithfully yours, [?] [*9922*]C.G. GUNTHER'S SONS FURRIERS, (ESTABD. A.D. 1820) NO. 184 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK April 10, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. N.Y. Dear Sir: - Replying to your favor of even date referring to skulls, as soon as they arrive we will notify you and hold them for your inspection. Very respectfully yours, C.G. Gunther's Sons Per deL. [*9923*]Albert Bushnell Hart, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 15 Appian Way, April 10, 190. My dear [Mr.] Roosevelt: In the fourth volume of a series called American History old by Contemporaries, which I am preparing for the Macmillan Company, I should like to make an extract from your Essays on Practical Politics. May I have your permission to reprint such an extract? Due credit will be given. Very truly yours, Albert Bushnell Hart [Colonel] Theodore Roosevelt. [*9924*]Frank Jones, Pres., G. W. Armstrong, Vice Pres., M. T. Gould, Treas., W.M. Lawrence, Gen. Manager of Portsmouth. N. H. of Brookline, Mass. of Boston, Mass. of Sorento, Me. FRENCHMAN'S BAY AND MT. DESERT LAND AND WATER CO. SORRENTO, ME. April 10th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. Vice President of the U.S.A. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: - I have a little boy, born April 9th, 1901, he has this day been named for you. (Theodore Roosevelt Havey.) I trust that this will be very pleasing to you, as the name is very highly spoken of in this community Please let me hear from you Yours very Respectfully, L.T. Havey Town Clerk [*9926*]William H. H. Llewellyn, Terms of Court: Attorney at Law, Las Cruces for Dona Anna County, District Attorney for First Mondays in March and October. Dona Ana, Otero, Grant and Sierra Counties, Alamogordo for Otero County, Third Judicial District, First Mondays in May and November. New Mexico Silver City for Grant County, Fourth Mondays in March and September. Hillsboro for Sierra County, Las Cruces, New Mexico. April 10th, 1901 Fourth Mondays in May and November. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Colonel: -- Your attention is invited to the attached letter from Santigo Brito, the father of the two Brito boys who served in your regiment. I have written to the old gentleman expressing my regrets at the deplorable position in which his son is placed. Court convenes at Silver City on the 15th. inst. and I have about made up that I will ask some one else to be selected to represent the Territory in my place in this prosecution, I really haven't the heart to prosecute under the circumstance, and still I do not want to be placed in the position of flinching from the duty the law imposes upon me, but I will be D-- D-- if I fee like prosecuting any of the boys of the regiment. Your attention is also invited to a cut which I have clipped from a Texas paper, which said cut represents Mrs. Roosevelt, I believe that I will lick the editor if we ever meet. I have just finished a very exciting term of court here, out of nine criminal causes I secured seven convictions, one in the first degree, for murder, who will hang on the 26th of this month. Faithfully Yours. W. H. H. Llewellyn Dict. 2 Enc,s. [*indecipherable shorthand*][For 2 encs see 4-4-01 ca 4-10-01]Custom House. Office of the Collector, Boston. April 10th 1901 Dear Ted, Have just heard from Pres. [?]. Invite anyone you like to come in & when you like 351 Commonwealth Avenue. The whole outfit is entirely at your service, and a great pleasure time.The hour of 5 o'c on Monday, which you mentioned to Pres. P. is a particularly good one for P.M. tea Etc. We dine at 7-30. Sincerely yrs, George H Lyman Hon Vice Pres. Roosevelt.Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, Mass. April 10, 1901 Private and Confidential Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Ted: I have just been lunching with Mr. Senator Hoar. He has appointed, as a committee of the overseers to report on the action of the Fellows recommending Mr. McKinley for honorary degree, yourself, Mr. Charles Francis Adams, and Mr. Rawle of Philadelphia. One Moorfield Storey, with others, proposes to fight this in the board of overseers. It is most earnestly desired that you do what you can to knock out any opposition to the President. This is, of course, a private matter, as far as I am concerned, and you will not only see the inadvisability of any one knowing there is trouble, but also that any one should know that I have written to you, inasmuch as I am not an overseer. My object in writing is to follow the Senator's wishes and also to see that we are not disgraced as an alumni, as a community, and as colleagues, to to speak, of the President. It is a pretty curious condition of affairs when a few half bred, half mad vipers can so soil the linen of the graduates of a great university., Their treatment of Lodge is one of the greatest outrages I have ever known, - an honorable gentleman, a credit to himself, to the Commonwealth, to the Nation, - to say nothing of his alma mater. Sincerely yours, [?] My house is open to you at all times. [*9929*][*shorthand*]IN BOARD OF OVERSEERS OF HARVARD COLLEGE. Boston, April 10 1901. A communication from the President & Deans proposing to give Honorary Degrees at the Sept [?] leader [?] for [?] consisting of Charles [?], Theodore Roosevelt, Francis Rowe. Attest -- Alexander McKenzie, faculty. [*9931*] Postal Card One Cent United States of America This side is for the address only. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt [Washington D.C.] Oyster Bay N.Y. [*9930*][*indecipherable shorthand*] Board of Governors. HARVARD UNIVERSITY The Committee upon the Communication of the President and Fellows proposing to confer Honorary Degrees has been appointed as follows : Messrs. LINCOLN, ROOSEVELT, AND RAWLE. ALEXANDER McKENZIE, Secretary. CAMBRIDGE, April 10, 1901.Boston, April 10 1901. A communication from the President & Deans proposing to give Honorary Degrees at the Sept [?] leader [?] for [?] consisting of Charles [?], Theodore Roosevelt, Francis Rowe. Attest -- Alexander McKenzie, faculty. [*9931*] Postal Card One Cent United States of America This side is for the address only. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt [Washington D.C.] Oyster Bay N.Y. [*9930*][*indecipherable shorthand*] Board of Governors. HARVARD UNIVERSITY The Committee upon the Communication of the President and Fellows proposing to confer Honorary Degrees has been appointed as follows : Messrs. LINCOLN, ROOSEVELT, AND RAWLE. ALEXANDER McKENZIE, Secretary. CAMBRIDGE, April 10, 1901.COLLEGE OF PHARMACY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, 115-119 WEST 66TH STREET. New York, April 10th 1901. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the U. S. Sir: The Annual Commencement of the College of Pharmacy of the City of New York will take place at the Carnegie Hall on the evening of the 26th instant. The members, graduates and friends of the College will esteem it a great honor if you can and will address a few words to the graduating class on that occasion. Very respectfully, William M. Massey Chairman, Commencement Committee [*indecipherable shorthand] [*9932*]W.M. JOHNSON, FIRST ASST. P. M. GENERAL. --- IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE REFER TO INITIAL AND NUMBER POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL OFFICE OF SUPT. FREE DELIVERY SYSTEM WASHINGTON April 10, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, L. I., New York. My Dear Mr. Vice-President:-- I received a line last night from you, enclosing the letter of Postmaster General Ch. Emory Smith, after I had dispatched a letter to you. I thank you again for your kind efforts in my behalf, I am gratified for two reasons: First, because of the material benefit to myself and family; Secondly, because my high ideal of you as a man of sincerity and truth is fully confirmed. With very great respect, I am, Very truly yours, Frank E. Nevins [*9933*]Hamilton Square, N.J. Apr. 10, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- Will you kindly answer the following question to settle a friendly argument. "In an election of officers in a lodge or other society, is it necessary that a nomination be seconded?" Thanking you in advance for your courtesy in the matter. I am, Very respectfully yours, [*M.V. [???].*] 99342 letter from my Father today in regards to [???] [???] will which ought to have been settled by this time but it is doubtful if I will ever get a cent and as you know I have a family and am broke and must do something. I know 9936 [*[Porter]*] April 10th 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Washington D. C- Dear Sir- I write to ask you if there is not something you could give me to do in this Western Country- I received a very discouraging 99354/ P. S. Since writing you I have heard from good authority that the present U. S. Marshal of Wyoming is to be removeded at an early date. I think I could fill this post with entire satisfaction as I have had quite a good deal of experience as Deputy Marshal [*9938*] 3/ this Country and would prefer to remain here, I can get you the best reference and will endeavor to fill any position creditably. I shall be most grateful if you will do something for me. Most Respt. Yours Grove A. Porter [*9937*]5/ and have served as Deputy Sheriff of this County- G. A. P. [*[Porter]*] Cheyenne WYo. Box 636 9939[shorthand notation]Wyndham Meredith's request for my husband Captain William B. Preston now in the Philippines- 43rd U. S. V. I. Very respectfully Bettie B. Preston Mrs. W. B. Preston Hotel Litchfield Washington- D.C. [*9941*] Hotel Litchfield- April 10th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt: Vice President of The Untied States Sir: I have to-day learn from the Secretary of War that it is useless to apply for a Staff position- so I write to beg that you will kindly do all in your power to secure a civil position according to Mr. [*9940*][*[Springsteen]*] Jeffersonville Ind April 10/1901 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir; I have the honor to ask if you are the author of the following beautiful lines in reference to the sound of the drum, and, if so, will you kindly permit me to use them in a little War book which I am writing and which I hope some day to be able to have published, "There is that about the sound of the drum that is unlike any other instrument in the World, How it sets the heart to throbbing and the blood to coursing through the Veins as it falls upon the ear, No matter whether it be the long roll beating alarm upon the eve of battle, or the solemn beats when the snares are muffled and men march with arms reversed thinking of the Comrade who has left the ranks forever, it is the same, Almost every one at some time in life has felt something within him start in sympathy with its 99422/ beating. If one has ever heard it in the fury of battle when ranks are broken and regiments are fading away under fire it is something to remember forever, Now this is all very true and it is very beautifully expressed and having been a drummer since childhood I can fully appreciate the sentiment, The drums like the little chaps who beat them during the great struggle of 1861-5, are seldom spoken of by the writers of this Country- Bertrand Shadwell, of the Chicago [??] Ocean, in his soul stirring piece called the "Song of the Drums" which I saw published some months ago, Says;- There's a witchcraft concealed in our hollow, There's a mystery hid in our round; For we beat and men cannot but follow, Keeping step with their feet on the ground, With a dream and a glamor of glory, Like a Wane of the Ocean it comes As we sing and we say, Come away, Come away, Follow me Follow me say the drums, We tap and we hum and we mutter, We throb, to the scream of the fife; 99433/ And at every note that we utter, The scarlet blood leaps into life, We roll and we crash and we thunder, Like the roar ere the avalanche comes, And there's many a lad, So gallant and glad Whose been caught by the song of the drums When we rattle a lively chorus, To the long shining column a-wind, Withe the Cavalry Waltzing before us, And the foot doing quick-step behind, As we pass through the streets of the City, Not a heart to our music but thrums, And for all the long way, Not a horse in a dray, But will dance to the tune of the drums When the Guns are un[??]bered for action And the men for the slaughter a-chafe, yet the hell must attend for a fraction, Till the drummers are stowed away safe, Though the ranks may be reeling and broken, When the charge like a thunderclap comes, Though the roads may be red, And the officers dead, You can rally to the song of the drums, 99444/ Now it is evident that Mr. Shadwell was not a Soldier, The hell did not attend for a fraction nor for a part of a fraction till the the drummers were stowed away safe- but went right ahead and the drummers were usually right in it, It will be 40 years the fifteenth day of next October since I was enrolled as a drummer boy and. yet it seems but yesterday- I got into it when but little past 11 years old and out of it a few days prior to my 15th birthday, with about three years and as many months to my credit I remember very distinctly that at the battle of R[???] Ga, on the 14th day of May 1864, the little drummer boys did some good work, This was about the first real hot engagement I had gotten into I was lending a hand to the wounded and dying when General Manson, of Indiana (now dead) rode up to me and ordered me from the field and out of danger I pretended to obey orders but being very fond of fire works and never having seen or heard such a grand display before I hid behind my drum for a few moments then crawled up close to where he was giving directions to 99455/ the Captain of a Battery when a Shell exploded above his head and directly in front of me the shock and flack blinded me for a few moments and my head felt as though it had gone out in forty different directions, when I recovered my senses I found General Manson on the ground gasping for breath, he was not hit but badly stunned and being a very heavy man his collar bone and shoulder was badly crushed from the fall- I called the stretcher bearers as we then called them; and he was taken from the field, I then joined my regiment and went safely through the charge- I have fifteen battles inscribed upon my discharge Certificate, I could talk to you for hours about the War and if I could put my thoughts on paper as well and as beautifully as you can I would soon be in a condition to enjoy the few years which I may have before me, I never had the pleasure of being near you in War, but I have been near you in a political campaign- Then I have heard a lady friend at Washington D. C. say many nice things about you her brave and Noble husband was with you and 99466/ sacrificed his life upon the field of San Juan, he now sleeps in that silent city of the dead "Arlington,"- I enjoyed your speeches very much during the Campaign and when circumstances will permit, I intend to purchase for my little boy now with his mother and sister at Washington a set of your War books, I have been very unfortunate the past few years and my sight is fast failing me which of course retards my prospects in life, I started out to fight life's battles when little past 10 years old, I twice saved my fathers home from being sold under the hammer before I was eighteen years old, I have other disabilities also the result of my military service and not desiring to become a public charge in my declining years and in order to try to make a future for my Wife and little ones, the idea of writing a War book about the little drummer boy of 1861-5, occurred to me, I hope some day to have the honor as well as pleasure of meeting you. Trusting you will pardon me for intruding so long upon your valuable time and asking you to accept the enclosed card with the best wishes of one of Indiana's 9947drummer boy I am Very respectfully Your obedient servant, Aham F. Springsteen U.S.Q.M. Depot. Jeffersonville Ind [*9948*]BROOKLYN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. SEVENTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY PARADE. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1901. OFFICERS: RUSSELL W. MCKEE, PRESIDENT, ALFRED TILLY, VICE-PRESIDENT, EDWARD L. HARRIOTT, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, RICHARD D. DODGE, RECORDING SECRETARY, JOHN F. HILL, ASSISTANT RECORDING SECRETARY, HENRY G. FAY, TREASURER, GEORGE C. BRAINARD, COUNSEL. ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE: ALFRED TILLY, HENRY G. FAY, J. H. LANT, JOHN F. HILL, J. J. R. CLARK, JOHN MCCULLOUGH, J. R. VAN BRUNT ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO ALFRED TILLY, CHIEF MARSHAL, 31 KINGSTON AVENUE. BROOKLYN, N. Y. April 10th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Last year we had the honor of your company at our Anniversary Day Parade of the Brooklyn Sunday schools, and we were proud of securing the presence of you as Governor of this Empire State. Now, by the Nation's pleasure you are "traveling" onward, and I approach you now as Vice President of this grand country, to ask the honor of your company on Friday, May 24th, for the Anniversary Exercises and Parade. We hope the memory of a pleasant day last year will make you feel that you would like to be with us this year, and when your reply is received, we will keep you acquainted with our plans for the entertainment of our honored guests . By this mail I send an invitation to Mr. McKinley, always hopeful that we shall secure him before he leaves his exalted position. How proud we would be if we could receive both our President and Vice President. It would indeed be a gala day for Brooklyn. Hoping to have the pleasure and honor of your company, I am, Very sincerely yours, [*Alfred Tilly.*] Chief Marshal. 9949St Paul Minn April 10th 1901 To the Hon. Teddy R. If you think it worth while come. Yours Sincerely Mrs. E. P. Wade. 553 Western Ave. St Paul Minn. [*9952*] KILLED A MOUNTAIN LION. Hundred-Pound-Cat Had Been Killing Sheep Near Mankato. MANKATO, Minn., April 9. - Farmers killed a mountain lion five or six miles southeast of the city two or three days ago. It was the first one seen in this section almost within the memory of man, and had been killing the farmers' hogs, making the first attack about two weeks ago. A farmer discovered it in his pig pen and shot it through the body with a Winchester. An exciting chase followed until another farmer put a charge of shot in its head. Even then it was necessary to kill it with clubs. It measured nearly five feet long and three high and weighed nearly a hundred pounds. It is believed to have been the same animal that was seen in the same section a year ago, when it killed some hogs and was seen by several people. The section is cut up by the Le Sueur river and contains good hiding places. [*9952*] [shorthand not transcribed] 343 No. Pack Ave Austen Sta Chicago Ill. April 10, 1901. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay New York. My Dear colonel, Your letter of the 5th inst. in answer to my letter of the 9th inst. duly received. Please except thanks for your kindness and prompt attention Yours Respectfully Garfield A. Tod [*9950*]St Paul Minn April 10th 1901 To the Hon. Teddy R. If you think it worth while come. Yours Sincerely Mrs. E. P. Wade. 553 Western Ave. St Paul Minn. [*9952*] KILLED A MOUNTAIN LION. Hundred-Pound-Cat Had Been Killing Sheep Near Mankato. MANKATO, Minn., April 9. - Farmers killed a mountain lion five or six miles southeast of the city two or three days ago. It was the first one seen in this section almost within the memory of man, and had been killing the farmers' hogs, making the first attack about two weeks ago. A farmer discovered it in his pig pen and shot it through the body with a Winchester. An exciting chase followed until another farmer put a charge of shot in its head. Even then it was necessary to kill it with clubs. It measured nearly five feet long and three high and weighed nearly a hundred pounds. It is believed to have been the same animal that was seen in the same section a year ago, when it killed some hogs and was seen by several people. The section is cut up by the Le Sueur river and contains good hiding places. [*9952*] [shorthand not transcribed] 343 No. Pack Ave Austen Sta Chicago Ill. April 10, 1901. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay New York. My Dear colonel, Your letter of the 5th inst. in answer to my letter of the 9th inst. duly received. Please except thanks for your kindness and prompt attention Yours Respectfully Garfield A. Tod [*9950*]St Paul Minn April 10th 1901 To the Hon. Teddy R. If you think it worth while come. Yours Sincerely Mrs. E. P. Wade. 553 Western Ave. St Paul Minn. [*9952*] KILLED A MOUNTAIN LION. Hundred-Pound-Cat Had Been Killing Sheep Near Mankato. MANKATO, Minn., April 9. - Farmers killed a mountain lion five or six miles southeast of the city two or three days ago. It was the first one seen in this section almost within the memory of man, and had been killing the farmers' hogs, making the first attack about two weeks ago. A farmer discovered it in his pig pen and shot it through the body with a Winchester. An exciting chase followed until another farmer put a charge of shot in its head. Even then it was necessary to kill it with clubs. It measured nearly five feet long and three high and weighed nearly a hundred pounds. It is believed to have been the same animal that was seen in the same section a year ago, when it killed some hogs and was seen by several people. The section is cut up by the Le Sueur river and contains good hiding places. [*9952*] [shorthand not transcribed] 343 No. Pack Ave Austen Sta Chicago Ill. April 10, 1901. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay New York. My Dear colonel, Your letter of the 5th inst. in answer to my letter of the 9th inst. duly received. Please except thanks for your kindness and prompt attention Yours Respectfully Garfield A. Tod [*9950*]J.B. Wheeler, 27 William Street. New York April 10, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, United States, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel: I desire to inform you that the sculptor, Mr. J. E. Kelly, will be absent from his studio from the 17th to the 20th inst. He goes to Newport on Wednesday next to spend the balance of the week with Admiral Sampson. Sincerely yours, J B Wheeler [*9953*]ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FOREST, FISH AND GAME COMMISSION STATE OF NEW YORK FOREST, FISH AND GAME COMMISSION ALBANY, N.Y. April 10, 1901 W. Austin Wadsworth, Geneseo, N.Y., President Percy S. Lansdowne, Buffalo, N.Y. Delos H. Mackey, Meridale, N.Y. DeWitt C. Middleton, Watertown, N.Y. Mr. William Loeb, Jr., Secretary to the Vice President, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Loeb: The first part of your letter was hastily answered a few evenings ago, and I trust you received the reply. The list of names which you sent to receive the 1898 report, I handed to Mr. A. N. Cheney, who has charge of the distribution, and [xx] he says tat he will very gladly see that the gentlemen named [will] receive copies. Messrs. Lafarge, Whitney, and Grinnell have been sent copies of the report. Very truly yours, John D. Wish Asst. Secretary. Col. Partridge is not. Have had to hold this till his return today. I expect to come. Either the [?], or you can (over) [*9954*] Personal. Mrs. W. sent the Col. a newspaper clipping a fortnight ago, mentioning the formation of a "Roosevelt" Sunshine circle of little children. If it is possible, get him to dictate a short, nice note to the children. They are of good families here & it will do him good by helping his memory [???]. W44 E 64 [??] April 10-1901 Dear col. Will you again loan me that Stewart print- of you leaning against a tree.- the enlargement we made is not satisfactory- If you will be so great- please send it to me at the office. Shall you be in Washington on the 16th? Faithfully Casper Whiting By the way- have you the inclination 9955 to write a paper on your opinion & experience of the small bore-30-30 or 30-40- as compared with our old friends the 45-90- or 45-70- 9956The Evening Post Editorial Rooms, 206-210 Broadway, P. O. Box 794. Telephone, Cortlandt, 84, New York. April 10, 1901. Dear sir: Your letter addressed to Mr.John M.Oskison has been received by us at his lodgings, but Mr.Oskison himself is in Oklahoma whence he is expected on the 13th of this month. We will call his attention to your letter upon his return. Very truly yours, [*J. Dwight Whitney*] To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States. 9957Established 1840. The J.B. Williams Company Shaving & Toilet Soaps. Cable Address: Foreign Depots: Tonsorial, Hartford London, Paris Telegraph Office: Dresden, Sydney Hartford, CT Dictated by G.G.W. Glastonbury, Conn. April 10, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: We have been collecting the names of some of the distinguished and successful men who have used Williams' Shaving Soap, and while we feel it safe to assume that you have used an article which has been so prominently before the public for so many years, and is such an essential adjunct of a gentlemen's toilet, yet we should hardly feel like taking if for granted, unless confirmed by you. If you will not consider that we are assuming too much, we shall greatly appreciate it, if you will simply signify by "yes", or "no" at the bottom of this sheet whether or not you have used the soap. In order more particularly to call the article to your mind, we take pleasure in sending you a little package of Williams' Shaving Stick, by this mail, which we beg you will kindly accept with our compliments. Trusting you will pardon the liberty we have taken in thus writing you, and thanking you in advance for your courtesy, we are, Yours very respectfully, The J.B. Williams Co [*9958*][*$5.00*] New York State Conference of Religion New York, April 10th, 1901 Received from the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Five and 00/100 Dollars, dues for 1901. $5 00/100 Thos. Whittaker. Apr 22 1901 New York Treasurer. THOMAS WHITTAKER, Treasurer 2 and 3 BIBLE HOUSE, NEW YORK [*9959*]ALONG THE SKIRMISH LINE The tendency of political managers is to erect on contracted foundations overtopping and overlapping superstructures, with the result that the latter almost invariably tumble about their ears before the time comes to occupy them. The Democratic optimists, whom successive defeats cannot discourage, and who show elation upon very small prevocation, see in some of the spring municipal elections in the West a rift in the clouds, that have so long draped their horizon, large enough for the whole party to enter in and enjoy perennial sunshine beyond. They assume that these foretoken a general political reaction, or revulsion of public sentiment, through which the Democratic party, rehabilitated and in its right mind, will come to enjoy its own again, as used to be said of Prince Charlie and numerous other princelings who didn't have his luck. Consequently, hopeful glances are being cast toward Tom Johnson, and Carter Harrison and others. Gorman hopes to get into the Senate again from Maryland and David B. Hill from New York. All this is evolved from that very limited basis of induction bounded by Democratic successes in three or four Western cities. Unless these new manifestations of hope are intended to buoy up the depressed spirits of the rank and file of the party they are not eloquent attestations of the sagacity of its leaders. One reason for the victories in St. Louis and Chicago, and perhaps the strongest one, was the entire elimination of national questions from these municipal campaigns. It was for this reason that Democratic factions opposed the regular candidates in both cities. They were angered because their heresies were ignored and though they were unable to make their opposition successful, they showed what would happen were the conditions spread over the whole country. The mayoralty of a city, no matter what its size, has never been the direct and immediate stepping-stone to the presidential chair; and were there a precedent for such long-distance promotion, Carter Harrison is not a man to be benefited by it. Even the people of his own city limited their confidence in him to a particular issue, and that not a national one. If the situation in St. Louis appears to have a comforting significance for the Democrats there (who now for the first time in eight years can come in and warm their toes). they must reflect upon what the logic of it would be if applied to the rest of the country. It would involve the retirement of those who have been directing Democratic politics for the last five years, and the installation of mugwumps or independents, or whatever they may be called, in positions of authority. It would mean the drafting of platforms and the conduct of campaigns by them. At least, that was the way the thing was done in St. Louis. When it comes up to Tom Johnson, he has been risking his fortunes upon such a purely local issue that the rest of the country hardly knows what it is. As a matter of fact, neither party was ever more at sea with respect to presidential eligibles, than at the present time. The Democrats, certainly, have no favorite son, no foremost name, no overshadowing personality, and perhaps the Republicans are not much better off. If Governor Odell can hold his breath for three years longer he will be a man to be reckoned with at the next national convention. Singularly enough, there is no man that is being regarded with a livelier interest by the whole country at this time, than he. But it is very early in the game. When we look back over the last three years, we can well imagine that those before us are bringing messages of destiny that will upset all present calculations. 9960WILLIAM 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 IN MAY AND NOVEMBER. SILVER CITY FOR GRANT COUNTY, FOURTH MONDAYS IN MARCH AND SEPTEMBER. HILLSBORO FOR SIERRA COUNTY, FOURTH MONDAYS IN MAY AND NOVEMBER. [*ca 4-10-01*] LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO. ATTORNEY LLEWELLYN'S GOOD WORK. He secured the Conviction and Heavy Sentences for a Number of Criminals. The term of district court just concluded at Las Cruces, over which Judge F. W. Parker presided, is notable for the fact that the conviction of three murderers was obtained through the determined effort of District Attorney W. H. H. Llewellyn. The following sentences were pronounced upon the men: Toribio Huerta, murder in the first degree, sentenced to be hanged on April 26 at Las Cruces; Ynea Balenzuela, murder in the second degree, sentenced to ninety-nine years in the penitentiary; Carlos Telles, murder in the second degree, sentenced to thirty-five years in the penitentiary. Ildefonso Duran was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for assault with intent to rape. The last three mentioned were lodged in the penitentiary on Sunday. The quickness of securing a conviction in these cases will help much toward preventing crime in Dona Ana county in the future. [*9961*] We believe the popular and current opinion is that District Attorney Llewellyn has very ably prosecuted in the various criminal cases which have come to trial at the present term of court. The provocations for shedding a fellowman's blood are more numerous in the average mind than they should be and there are few cases where a man is justified in killing another. When justice becomes sure and fully compensating, then we may expect the number of murder cases to decrease, and not until then. [*9962*] In the case of Carlos Telles indicted for killing Juan Telles, the jury brought in a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree. The case was ably prosecuted by District Attorney Llewellyn, while the defense was represented by attorneys Fall, Young and Newcomb, which is about as strong a legal team as can be found in southern New Mexico. The defense immediately gave notice of a motion for a new trial. [*9963*] MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Until recently wife of the vice president did not consent to have her picture printed, The one here given is new and a very excellent likeness. [*9964*] [*9960-A*]of whom all Americans should feel moved,. Very sincerely Yours Charles Ballard MD PS. May I bother you with a message of love to my cousins the children of the late Admiral P[???] who I believe are not very distant neighbors, CMB 9966 [*[Ballard]*] Braidentown Fla April 11th 1901 Col T Roosevelt My Dear Sir, I enclose [?????] for a box of Grapefruit from my little grove which I hope may reach you in good shape, I congratulate you upon your well deserved success, and have only one regret [???] that your dear Father could not have lived to see and know it all, He and all his brothers were very good to me many years ago and I always remember their kindness most gratefully, and when I read of your usefullness and attainments I fully realize that you are a true Roosevelt through and through 9965 Harlan F. Burket Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Findlay, Ohio. Findlay, Ohio, April 11" 1901. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir:- I enclose a copy of an application of D. W. Spalding of Elk, Wyoming for the lease of twenty four acres of land in Uinta County, Wyoming. Mr. Spalding is an old friend of mine, and I am trying to fix this matter up for him purely through friendship, and not for any gain as an attorney. He is the gentleman who took the elk picture I sent you recently which was copied by Hearst. At the time I sent it I had no idea of asking for your assistance in this matter, but this is a case where "old hunters" can help each other. Mr. Spalding is a man of character and some means. He is a veteran and pensioner of the civil war and by reason of his infirmities growing out of his service there, is compelled to live at a high altitude. The altitude of this place is 7300 feet. I know the place well as I was there with him once and can vouch for him, both as to his character and as to his good faith in asking for the lease merely as an abiding place until he either recovers his health, or until taps are sounded for him. If you will kindly endorse his application and if possible recommend its favorable consideration, it would be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, [*[Barket?]*] 9967349 Clifton [??], [???] N. Y. Apl 11" 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice Pres't U.S. Sir) I wish to Express to You. my Most Grateful Thanks. For your Kindness in my behalf- Mr Williams with whom the Copy Plate and money were intrusted to send to the Post Office, Said they were returned by the Post, to him for further instructions. and by his neglect to inform me at the time had caused the delay. i think the matter will now be Satisfactorily consumated- Again, With thanks to you. I am Respectfully- [???] C. Carpenter 9968DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY PUBLISHERS 24 UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK April 11, 1901. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: We thoroughly appreciate your kindness in promising to write an introduction to the Wallihan book. You know, of course, that your participation and appreciation will be an important factor in its success and you engage gratitude and thanks at both ends. On my own behalf I am exceedingly obliged, and will be very glad to discuss the subject further when you come in. I sent back the Bowles story. It was interesting, but veracity is also important. I regret that Rear Admiral Evans could not undertake the future battleship article. It seems really bold to ask a second suggestion, but 9969 if you will be so good, I shall esteem myself fortunate for having asked. I am sending yo another book that I think you will like to read. Doubtless you have read some of "J.P.M.'s" contributions in the Post. This is the book. Yours sincerely, [*J.O. H. Cosgrove*] Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Oyster Bay, L. I. 9970THE CRITERION NEW YORK EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT April 11, 1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice Pres., Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Let me hasten to relieve your mind. The situation is as clear as day. Do not see how I could have made the mistake I did. Such a precedent is not to be thought of. I can easily imagine the result, and only regret that you should have felt in the least troubled by it. With highest regards, believe me, Very sincerely yours, [*Grace L. Davidson Ed.*] 9971Excelsior Brewing Co. Office: 254 Hart St. Brooklyn, N. Y. April;11;[189_] 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt; Vice President;- - Washington; D.C. Dear Sir; I have the honor of notifying you that my son "Teddy" who was named after you and who is now Two Years and Five months of age will be Christened Sunday; April;24th. 1901 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church 251 Wyona Street; Borough of Brooklyn; New York. Sincerely trusting that your good qualities will be reflected in my son I am: Very Respectfully; Ernest F. Distler Member of the 21st. Republican District; Borough of Brooklyn; N. Y. [*9972*]what I can do without you. Please do not fail me. I wish I could get Theodore in an unofficial capacity. Perkins was the best appointment he ever made - can't you help me to get him? [?] Cleve [*[Dodge]*] CLEVELAND H. DODGE, NEW YORK. April 11th [*[01]*] 99 JOHN STREET. Dear Douglas. On the 24th inst at the University Club 7 30 o'cl I give a dinner to Perkins to celebrate his great work in serving the Palisades I have invited a splendid list of men whom I want him to know & hope to have a jolly informal dinner. Your presence is an absolute sine qua non & I hope you will surely come as I don't know [*9973*]swells, but it seemed to me, on thinking it over, that he would be better pleased to meet 30 or 40 of the best and most representative of the younger men in New York, about his own age. I hope to have a very jolly and informal Dinner and especially want you to come CLEVELAND H. DODGE, NEW YORK. April 11/01 99 JOHN STREET. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dagamore Hill, Oyster Bay. Dear Theodore, I want you to do me a very great favor and come to a Dinner which I am giving for Mr. Perkins, on the 24th inst., at the University Club, to celebrate the 9975splendid work which he has done in saving the Palisades. As you look back upon your career as Governor I should think you would feel that the most satisfactory thing you did was the appointment of Perkins. I have been in very close touch with all that he has done and I do not believe there is another man in the State of New York who could have carried through what he has done. I am very anxious that something should be done to show our appreciation. I had first thought of getting up a more or less public Dinner and inviting a lot of [*9976*][shorthand only on page 6] CLEVELAND H. DODGE, NEW YORK 99 JOHN STREET. 5 if you can -- in an unofficial capacity. We will have no speech making except of a very informal character, and I think Perkins and all the rest of the crowd would appreciate it immensely if you were there. We want to have [*9977*]as jolly a time as possible and nobody would add more to the occasion than yourself. Sincerely trusting that you will consent to come, believe me to be, Yours Sincerely Cleveland Dodge All your old friends will be there to give you a rousing welcome 9978OFFICERS FRANKLIN H. HEAD, Chairman JOHN W. ELA, Vice-Chairman RALPH M. EASLEY, Secretary E.G. KEITH, Treasurer EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOLPHUS C. BARTLETT (Vice-President Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, & Co., Wholesale Hardware), Chicago, Ill. P.I. BONEBRAKE (President Central National Bank), Topeka, Kan. JAMES H. BOWMAN (President International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union), Chicago, Ill. D. RUSSELL BROWN, Ex-Governor (President Brown Brothers Company, Mill Supplies) Providence, R.I. W. L. BROWN (President The American Ship Building Co.), Chicago, Ill. J. W. CUTRER (President Board of Levee Commissioners For the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta), Clarksdale, Miss. EDWARD F. DUNNE (President Iroquois Club) Chicago, Ill. JAMES P. KAGLE, Ex-Governor (Farmer), Little Rock, Ark. JAMES H. ECKLES (Ex-Comptroller of Currency ), Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM DUDLEY FOULKE (Attorney), Richmond, Ind. HARRY A. GARFIELD (Garfield, Garfield & Howe, Attorneys), Cleveland, Ohio. SAMUEL GOMPERS (President American Federation of Labor), Washington, D.C. FRANK W. GUNSAULUS (Pastor Central Church), Chicago, Ill. WILLIAM R. HARPER (President University of Chicago), Chicago, Ill. ABRAM S. HEWITT (Cooper, Hewitt & Co., Iron Supplies), New York City. FREDERICK W. HOLLS (Secretary Lake Hague International Peace Conference), New York City. WILLIAM WIRT HOWE (Attorney), New Orleans, La. CLARK HOWELL (Editor Constitution), Atlanta, Ga. SAMUEL INSULL (President Chicago Edison Co.), Chicago, Ill. DANIEL J. KEEFE (President International Longshoremen's Ass'n), Chicago, Ill. THEODORE C. SEARCH (President National Association of Manufacturers), Philadelphia, Pa. WILLIS J. ABBOTT (Journalist). New York City, N. Y. WM. F. KING (President The Merchants' Association of New York), New York City, N.Y. EDWARD ROSEWATER (Editor Omaha Bee), Omaha, Neb. JOHN IRELAND (Catholic Archbishop) St. Paul, Minn. JEREMIAH W. JENKS (Professor Political Science, Cornell University), Ithaca, N.Y. AARON JONES (Grand Master National Grange Patrons of Husbandry), South Bend, Ind. EDWARD A. KELLY, Pastor St. Cecilia's Church (Catholic), Chicago, Ill. CYRUS G. LUCE, Ex-Governor (Farmer), Coldwater, Mich. FRANKLIN MACVEAGH (Wholesale Grocer), Chicago, Ill. W. A. MCCORKLE (Ex-Governor), Charleston, W. Va. E. B. MARTINDALE (President American Central Life Insurance Co.); Indianapolis, Ind. E. P. RIPLEY (President Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System), Chicago, Ill. FRANK P. SARGENT (Grand Master Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen), Peoria, Ill. CHARLES A SCHIEREN (Manufacturer Belting), New York City. CATO SELLS (Attorney), Vinton, Iowa. ALBERT SHAW (Editor Review of Reviews), New York City. JOHN M. STAHL (Editor Farmers' Call), Chicago, Ill. JAY L. TORREY (Stockman), Embar, Wyo. CHARLES F. WARWICK (Ex-Mayor), Philadelphia, Pa. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (Principal Tuskegee Normal Industrial Institute), Tuskgee, Ala. BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER (President University of California), Berkeley, Cal. DUDLEY G. WOOTEN (Ex-Member Legislature), Dallas, Tex. THE NATIONAL CIVIC FEDERATION HEADQUARTERS 517 First National Bank Building TELEPHONE CENTRAL 4 CHICAGO, ILL. April 11, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Oyster Bay, N.Y: My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Since writing you Monday, another matter has come up that I may want your help on. As you probably have noticed, there is trouble between the management of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and its employes. Frank P. Sargent, the head of the Firemen, came over here to see me yesterday to ask our help. He is a member of all of our committees and he does not want to see the men forced to strike. It is not a question involving simply the firemen, but the Engineers, Firemen, Conductors, and other divisions of labor. It only requires a little unbonding on the part of Vice-President Warren, who seems to have taken the bit in his teeth and refuses to discuss the matter with the heads of organizations. From what Sargent tells me, some of the things the men are demanding are wrong, and he, Arthur and the other heads would so decide if they could meet the railroad and of the question in conference. He further says that the other points of difference are such that he us sure they would have no trouble in coming to a satisfactory agreement if they could only meet. The men are now taking a vote on the question of going out, and the heads of the organizations will all meet in New York by Monday to canvass this vote and take the necessary steps to order the men out. I notice on the list shat R. W. do Forest is the General Counsel. I thought maybe that you might help me with him or some other officer of the road. Of course this is one of Morgan's lines, and the channels that we went through before ought to be used this time, but for some reason I have been unable to interest Albert Shaw in the matter. It may be that he went and saw [???] V. Perkins and found Mr. Perkins disinclined to do anything, and, therefore, discreetly found himself too busy to take up the matter. He wired me that he was going South and could not possibly do anything. If this strike starts, it is likely to upset the whole anthracite coal situations again, because it involves the consolidated efforts of the Engineers, Firemen, Conductors, Trainmen, Telegraphers, etc., and when the heads of the organizations, who are ablest and best the country has, are forced into a fight, they would be pretty likely to go to a finish, because the integrity of all their organisations is at stake. I will probably reach New York Saturday. If you can give me any pointers, please send me a line to the Reform Club. Yours very truly, R. M. Easlly COLLBOB—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, Columbia, 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 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. HENRY C. POTTER, Protestant Episcopal Bishop, New York City, N. Y. CHARLES FLEISCHER, Rabbi Temple Adath Israel, 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. 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 Pledmont 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-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, Corsicans, 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 Citizens' National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa. J. S. STAPLER, President Bank of Tahlequah, Tahlequah, I. T. PAUL O. STENSLAND, President Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, Chicago, Ill. PETER WHITE, Capitalist, Marquette, Mich. LOUIS WINDERMUELLER, 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 & Manzanares 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 Selz, Schwab & Co., Wholesale Boots and Shoes, Chicago, Ill. M. M. 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 DICKENSON, 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. B. J. BROWN, Little Rock, Ark. JAMES B. DILL, New York City, N. Y. EDWARD J. McDERMOTT, Louisville, Ky. 9980LAW—Continued. JOHN S. MILLER (Peck, Miller & Starr), Chicago, Ill. HARRY A. GARFIELD (Garfield, Garfield & Howe), Cleveland, Ohio. HENRY D. ESTABROOK (Lowden, Estabrook & Davis), Chicago, Ill. CHARLES S. GLEED (Gleed, Ware & Gleed), Topeka, Kas. WILLIAM H. HOTCHKISS, Buffalo, N. Y. EDWARD QUINTON KEASBEY (A. Q. Keasby & 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, Tuscon, 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. OSBORNE 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, Commissioner American Newspaper Publishers' 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 Travelling Men's Association, Chicago, Ill. WALTER FIELDHOUSE, Sec'y 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 . 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 "Sentinel," Indianapolis, Ind. FREDERICK W. HOLLS, Secretary Late Hague International Peace Conference, New York City, N. Y. G. M. B. 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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 Affairs, San Juan. ROVERT GRAHAM, Machinist, Ponce. R. B. LOPEZ, Editor La Correspondencia, San Juan. PHILLIPPINE ISLANDS. EDUARDO CARCELLER, President Camara de Comercio, Manila. J. M. UNDERWOOD, Treasurer Chamber of Commerce, Iloilo.[*[4-11-01]*] Boston Apr 11th 01 [*PF*] The Hon Theodore Roosevelt: Oyster Bay L. Island My Dear Mr Roosevelt: I enclose "Transcript" Editorial. What a commentary on negative goodness! O man is thou, a political saint, fit for canonization before death, mentioned for exalted position, - and all, forsooth, because he will not ostensibly proclaim himself servant of the Devil! at the same time what a glorification of the evil power of Platt, that Supreme Architect of Republican disaster for a quarter of a century! And this too, probably written by a man of reasonably unbiased mind, thrown off "by the nay" probably fairly representative of a large class of shallow political thinkers, -- & yet these men are supposedly minimally superior to the "Oi ροllοi"! Bosh! Such foolish talk & thought wont stand the test of comparison with positive accomplishment & sterling worth, -- [*9981*][*[For 2 encs see 2-27-01; 4-10-01]*] (even if he can hold his breath for three years longer") or the American public is not today what it has always been, - and men of "high ideals„ come to give the body politic, like [of] the little girl one day her doll, stuffed with the saw-dust of mercantilism. Having written you of my brother in law yesterday I enclose the little memorial notice There is no exaggeration in it. With highest respect to you, I [am?] Yours Faithfully, [Albert?] H. [Esty?] [*[Esty?]*] Do you not happen to know Dr. Griffin whose letter I enclose? He has written extensively upon Holland & its people - upon Japan - was formerly pastor of Shawmut Ave Ch. Boston (Congregational) is now in Ithaca & has been able to gain a strong hold in Ministry circles as well as town. A man of decided force, and a brilliant writer I was not of his church when I lived there, but knew him slightly. He has great influence in Central New York & is a man [of] with a horizon wider than church work. Could you kindly return the letter? His references are probably to the "Ithaca City Hospital" which we founded as a memorial to my father and to "The Childrens' Home" my father founded.41 RIVERSIDE DRIVE New York, April 11, 1901. My dear Colonel: Thanks for your note. I am sorry to give you so much trouble. I saw Mr. Wakeman to-day and he showed me your note, to which he will reply this afternoon. He authorized me to say that you can communicate his views to the President in regard to my candidacy. Ofcourse he cannot appear too prominent as pushing my claims as it might arouse too much feeling from others. He also suggested that you would write to Senator Depew with whom I have been well acquainted for a dozen years. I will call on both the Senators on Saturday. The great point is to 9982bring Mr. Platt around. Mr. Wakeman said he would see the President personally next week. Believe me, Very faithfully yours, [*J St.John Gaffney*] [*Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.*] 9983Form 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. 7 pm NUMBER 10 SENT BY Jd REC'D BY N CHECK 28 Paid RECEIVED at April 1 1901 Dated Lafayette Ind 11 To Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay Ny General Corbin writes president has designated Captain Goldsborough for Examination for Second Lieutenancy Can anything be done to secure reconsideration has expected first Lieutenancy as least answer collect W E Goldsborough [*9984*][[shorthand]]PURDUE UNIVERSITY WINTHROP ELLSWORTH STONE, PH. D. PRESIDENT. School of Electrical Engineering. W. E. GOLDBOROUGH, M. E. PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. LAFAYETTE, IND. April 11th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: - I have just received from Adjutant-General Corbin a letter, a copy of which I enclose you herewith. I know that my brother will be greatly disappointed to learn that a Second Lieutenancy is all there is immediately ahead of him. In view of the services he has rendered, his friends have all been in hopes that an office higher than Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army would be his reward. I know of a number of instances where non- commissioned officers of volunteer regiments recruited during the Spanish War have been appointed Second Lieutenant in the Army, and, by comparison with my brother's training, they of course were but raw recruits. As a matter of fact, I am somewhat staggered by the news, as the least I had expected was that my brother would be appointed to a First Lieutenancy. If you can think of anything which can now be done to remedy this matter and cause the President to change his view, I hope you will see your way clear to act accordingly, and any advice that you can give me which will enable me to exert my efforts to the accomplishment of the same end will be very gratefully received. Very respectfully, W E Goldsborough PP [*9985*]For enc see 4-6-01COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, UNITED STATES SENATE. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Highly Confidential) Worcester, Mass., April 11, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: The Sons of Belial, in the guise of a few Mugwumps in the Board of Overseers, are trying to make all the trouble they can in regard to the President's visit. I hope and believe the matter will come out all right, but it seems manifest there is to be a strife in the Board as to President's degree. A special meeting will be called, when it will be considered, within a week or two, and, meantime, the question has been referred to a committee consisting of Charles Francis Adams, yourself, and Mr. Rawle of Philadelphia. I hope nothing will prevent your attendance at the meeting when the question comes up, as no risks must be taken. Mr. Adams and Mr. Rawle have both expressed their opinions, the former some time ago, that this courtesy, should, of course, be extended to the President of the United States. I suppose Mr. Storey and one or two others will do their best to [?] defeat this purpose, but it seemed on the whole best to appoint these gentleman, as likely to have influence to prevent any disturbance. I suppose if you can be here at the meeting of the Board, your work o[f]n the committee can be accomplished by correspondance. or you can have a meeting on the morning of the day when the overseers meet. I am, with high regard, Faithfully yours, Geo F Hoar [*[Hoar]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. [*9986*][shorthand notation]Edward J. Hall, Manager Wilhelm Telephone Company of New York General Offices: Room 615, Central Bank Bldg., 320 Broadway. New York, April 11, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington D.C. Dear Sir: - I have just installed a telephone system for the Roosevelt Hospital of this city and secured the contract from your cousin Emler to install a system at Oyster Bay connecting the two houses at Yellowbank & Elfland etc. He has thoroughly investigated the merits of all telephones before awarding me this contract. The New York Post Office is about to be equipped with a telephone system consisting of 50 stations. I understand the Assistant Post Master Gen. Johnson will be the one who awards this contract. I beg to as if it is not inconveniencing yourself too much if you will kindly bring these facts before Gen. Johnson and I believe it would be a great bearing on awarding of the contact. I am satisfied both Mr. Lathrop of the Hospital and Mr. Emler Roosevelt will state to you that they thoroughly believe I have the best interior telephone system manufactured. Any courtesy shown will be very thankfully appreciated. Yours respectfully, Edward J. Hall [*9987*]as I am to prevent any cause for friction between our two countries. I don't want to be a busybody- or to seem presumptuous- but I know one runs the risk of being considered both when one cares too much about a thing to follow conventional methods only! Hence this disturbed postscript! Ignore my previous epistle if you think best, but please send a friendly line in reply to this! Always your friend Arthur H. Lee Private April 11. 1901 My dear Roosevelt Since sending off that very lengthy and controversial letter to you, a few days ago, I have been stricken with a horrible fear lest it might offend you, or at any rate strike you as over-presumptuous. Of course I know it is rather cheek on my part to 9988write to the "Vice-President" in uch a frankly argumentative way; but I really did not intend to write to that high official, & my remarks were only intended for the private ear of my old & very valued friend Theodore Roosevelt! Please understand this, & that I have no desire whatever to draw you into discussions which may be embarrassing in view of your new responsibilities. Besides which of course; whatever you might care to say on these subjects, in any capacity, would be for my ear alone. What I have really been wanting to get, (for my own information & comfort), is the candid opinion on these great questions of a really responsible American whose judgement I have reason to trust; and who, I know, is as admired 9989Republican State Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, Apr 11 190[0]1 [*[1]*] George W. Dunn, Chairman William Barnes Jr. Chm Ex.Committee Edwin A. McAlpin, Treasurer. Reuben L. Fox, Secretary. Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay N. Y. My Dear Governor: Replying to your note of the 10th inst; the chairmen of the County Committees of Queens, Suffolk & Nassau are: Queens - John E. Van Nashland 206 Broadway N. Y. City. Suffolk - Theodore D. Dimon Amagausett, L. I. Nassau - Charles F. Lewis Port Washington, L. I. I am not certain of Mr. Van Nashland's Sussex County address, and the above is his place of business in this city. With my best regards Very truly Yours Luther B. [?] [*9990*]Buffalo 11th April [*[01]*] Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Voice President United States I, buried My Mother A few days. & I'm very poor after long Winter My money is all gone Believe me to be your True & Sincere Friend. Emile J. J. McBride [*9991*]JAMES M. MCGRAW, PRESIDENT. EDWARD E. HIGGINS, TREASURER. O. S. MARDEN, VICE PRESIDENT. GEORGE R. WARDEN, SECRETARY. Success McGraw-Marden Company, Publishers. University Building, Washington Square, New York City, EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT, ORSION S. MARDEN, EDITOR. April 11, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:--- The bearer, our messenger, will deliver to you herewith the framed drawing of yourself and emperor William which appeared in the April issue of "Success." We trust that you will accept it. I regret very much that you cannot supply us with an article for our June number, but I will hope that you will be able to let us have something for some future issue. If you have any old speech that we could reproduce, or some article that has lain dormant for awhile, couldn't you send it along for this issue? However, you must pardon my persistency. Success wishes you many years of prosperity and happiness, Yours very respectfully, Robert Mackay Asst Editor [shorthand not transcribed] [*9992*]Chicago Ill April 11 1901 Wise President T. Roosevelt Dear Sir I am taking this menes to try and see if a Mother that had a son in the war can't get some information of our son, are a Cousin of my Husband Thos H. Marshall Who was in the Cuba war with the 11th New York regiment, haven heard any thing from him; and our boy was reported death. Died at Montauk point, he was in Com. G. 1st Inf. Ill Vol [*9993*]2 His name is W. A. Marshall Jr Now if the Government was sure of my son death, why do the pension offices refuse to give me pension? As this son of our's was the main support of our home: lost all we had sense he went to war, This coming May we will be trown out of our house & home, this boy allways help paid tax & interrst on our home God only knows what will become of us, as this man Mr H. A. Goodrich came today and told me that we have to be out by May the first My Husband sick [?] cant do any heavey work & my self with Rheumatis [*9994*]3 Can any of you Gentle men make up a superscription are a benefit for us in Washington to buy our home for us again, as it will give a little rent to help us along and God will never for get you & your's. As there may some day be: that we will pay bask to you again Please [if you] do not mention this to Mr Goodrich are he will but a havey prise on this home very Respectfully Elezabeth Marshall 80 Clifton ave Chicago Ill. I can show more of those bills [*9995*]4. I am only (17) seventeen years. Write & let me here from you before than if possible. Yours in Haste Mamie E. Owen 117 Webster Ave New Rochelle N. B. I will let you know how much we received on that day. [*[Owen]*] New Rochelle Apr. 11, 1901 Co. Roosevelt: Dear Sir; With the help of our Almighty Father I ask you will you please help our little Church here in New Rochelle. We are building & it will be finished by the first Sunday in May. And at [*9996*]P. S. The name of our Ch. is: (Colored) Bethesda Baptist it is on a little Ave called E. Will you please help us. I want to raise about five ($5.00) dollars about that time. I sing in the choir of that church Am the sect. of our Young People's meeting. And sect. of our S. School. 2. that time we are going to have a grand rally wishing all who can to donate something by that time. Hopeing to hear from you at an early date I remain yours sincerely Mamie E. Owen [*9997*]UNITED STATES SENATE, COMMITTEE ON PRINTING, WASHINGTON. T.C.PLATT, CHAIRMAN. STEPHEN D.ELKING. JAMES K.JONES. A.H.HOWE, CLERK. 49 Broadway, New York City, April 11, 1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Roosevelt: You need have no hesitation or diffidence about making any appeal to me with reference to any matter that comes within your desire or knowledge, and you need not be reluctant as to bothering me. I will always do my best to accomplish the object, although telling you at the time what my real convictions are. I am frank to say to you that I do not believe it is possible to get Mr. T. St. John Gaffney a position under Appraiser Wakeman. It certainly cannot be accomplished while Mr. Wakeman is the Appraiser, and I will say to you confidentially that I am desirous of having him removed from his position. It will be necessary, though, to find some strong, able and efficient man succeed him, and it would not be possible to induce the President to make any change unless we can find such a man to take the place. The President is going to leave on the 29th for San Francisco, to be gone six weeks. I shall not see him before that time, nor can I get him to act on this question until his return, by correspondence or otherwise. When I do see him I will try and induce him to make a change in that office, and that may enable me to assist Mr. Gaffney. Perhaps you can suggest some suitable candidate for the place. Yours sincerely, [*T C Platt*] 9998[*Rhoodes*] Hennessey, Oklahoma Territory April 11th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York: Dear Sir, Enclosed please find two letters, one from Hon. Willian Grimes, National Committeeman from Oklahoma to the Post Master General, endorsing me as Post Master in a County Seat and Land Office Town in the Kiowa and Comanche Country, soon to be opened to settlement. Also one from Delegate Flynn, saying he has already committed himself, and can do nothing for me. How, in a former letter, I told you Mr. Flynn promised I should have the place if you would endorse me. It will, doubtless, seem to you that I intentionally decieved you in the matter. There is either some mistake or else I have been purposely misinformed. I saw Mr. Flynn at Guthrie, upon his return from Washington, on or about March 20th. A number of the different County Committeemen, as well as Mr. Tom Ferguson, Territorial Committeemen, and Mr. Grimes, National Committeeman, were present. Mr. Flynn made the statement to all present that he had endorsed no one for any position in the New Country, and would not do so until June. Later, I asked to leave my endorsements with him, and he refused to take them, saying it was too early, and that it was not necessary for him to have then until shortly before the time for the appointments to be made. That night, Mr. Grimes left for Kingfisher, but before going, had a long private interview with Mr. Flynn. When I saw Mr. Grimes, later, at Kingfisher, I asked him to spreak frankly to me and if there was no chance for me, I would get no more endorsements but drop out as I knew there were many other applicants. His reply as I remember rightly, was as follows:- "You have every show. Flynn told me last night that if you could get Col. Roosevelt's endorsement, you could have the position". I believed and still believe he was sincere [*9999*]Col. Roosevelt #2. in what he said, and for that reason I told you that Mr. Flynn would give me the position if you would endorse me. I am very much concerned as to my chances for the position now, although my endorsements are all good, strong and sincere, and from prominent men in the Republican Party. There is but one person that can help me now, and that is yourself. If you will use your influence with the Post Master General I can secure the position. For your convenience, enclosed please find a list of my endorsements, part of which are now in your possession. Thanking you for the interest you have taken in me, I remain Sincerely Yours, [*J H. Rhoades Hennessey A. J.*] 100002 we have our lot paid for & Rock hauled & paid for & are going to try to build a small hall we will have to get the lumber hauled 14 miles as we are that far from railroad which is quite a disadvantage. we have nothing yet paid on our lumber. If you can help us let it be ever so little It will be thankfully received & we will ever of honor you for it, as we are anxious to know what we can do Pleas favor me with a reply soon Yours respectfuly Mrs Roseltha Rowe Ps Address Box 40 Macksburg Iowa [*10002*] [*[Rowe]*] Macksburg Iowa 4-11-1901 Vice President Roosevelt Kind Sir knowing you to have been a Soldier (& as I suppose a friend to Relief Corp's work) I will inform you of our condition & also send you one of our circular letters that you may know that this is a reality. We have [a] 30 members in good Standing. It is a work in which I am deeply interested for I think we can accomplish a vast amount of good in the future. Our President requested a few of us with herself to write a few letters to friends to our work to see if they would like to help us in our work. We thought we would have to disband as we had all we had burned. but [*10001*]Edward A. Sumner. Attorney and Counsellor at Law 141 Broadway. New York. TELEPHONE 5400 CORTLAND. CABLE ADDRESS "SUREM". New York April 11 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Colonel: I beg to enclose a letter just at hand from the Debsconeg Fish and Game Club which speaks for itself. This organization has asked me to say it would be glad to elect you as an honorary Member. It goes without saying this would please me very much also. The Club is select in its personelle and affords some of the very best sporting facilities in this part of the country. The enclosed blue print shows location and surroundings. The Honorary Membership carries with it, of course, no dues and no personal liabilities. I sincerely trust you may advise me that you will permit the Club to elect you. As always I am, Yours very sincerely, [*E. A. Sumner*] (two enclosures) 10003THE MUSEUM OF SOCIAL ECONOMY FOUNDED BY THE LEAGUE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE OF NEW YORK OBJECT: SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BETTERMENT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TELEPHONE, 2839-18TH ST. CABLE, LESOCIAL NEWYORK DIRECTORS DR. JOSIAH STRONG. DR. WM. H. TOLMAN FOREIGN AGENTS LONDON: P. S. KING & SON 2 VICTORIA ST., WESTMINSTER, S. W. PARIS: GEORGES ROUSTAN, QUAI VOLTAIRE ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO 105 EAST 22D ST., NEW YORK April 11, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir:- Ex-Senator Siegfried of Paris and former Minister of Commerce, accompanied by his son, Andre, a journalist, will arrive in New York Sunday. They have asked me to outline an itinerary for them of interesting institutions which they should see in the United States. When they come to Washington I am going to give myself the pleasure of giving them a letter of introduction to you. Next Thursday I am planning to take them to West Point. As you are conversant with the work which we are doing here, would you be willing to ask Secretary Root, to whom you once very kindly gave me a personal letter of introduction, if he would be willing to send me a letter of introduction to the Commander at West Point, so that Senator Siegfried might have an opportunity to see that famous institution to the best advantage. It is needless for me to assure you how much I should appreciate any such courtesy on your part, and I beg to remain, Very sincerely yours, [*W. H. Tolman*] 10004THE MUSEUM OF SOCIAL ECONOMY FOUNDED BY THE LEAGUE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE OF NEW YORK OBJECT: SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BETTERMENT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TELEPHONE, 2839-18TH ST. CABLE, LESOCIAL NEWYORK DIRECTORS DR. JOSIAH STRONG. DR. WM. H. TOLMAN FOREIGN AGENTS LONDON: P. S. KING & SON 2 VICTORIA ST., WESTMINSTER, S. W. PARIS: GEORGES ROUSTAN, QUAI VOLTAIRE ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO 105 EAST 22D ST., NEW YORK April 11, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir:- Ex-Senator Siegfried of Paris and former Minister of Commerce, accompanied by his son, Andre, a journalist, will arrive in New York Sunday. They have asked me to outline an itinerary for them of interesting institutions which they should see in the United States. When they come to Washington I am going to give myself the pleasure of giving them a letter of introduction to you. Next Thursday I am planning to take them to West Point. As you are conversant with the work which we are doing here, would you be willing to ask Secretary Root, to whom you once very kindly gave me a personal letter of introduction, if he would be willing to send me a letter of introduction to the Commander at West Point, so that Senator Siegfried might have an opportunity to see that famous institution to the best advantage. It is needless for me to assure you how much I should appreciate any such courtesy on your part, and I beg to remain, Very sincerely yours, [*W. H. Tolman*] 10004The Provident Savings Life Assurance Society, 346 Broadway New York April 11, 1901. My dear Brother: I intended some time since to send you a little booklet I hastily prepared as a supplement to my address "What Are We Here For?", which I forwarded you a couple of months ago. I have quite forgotten whether I did actually send the booklet, and therefore at the risk of duplication I enclose copy, as I want to make certain that you receive it. Am looking forward with great pleasure to meeting you on Wednesday, evening 24th inst. Always yours, [*John W. Vrooman*] 10006 I am also specially anxious to have you see something of the workings of the American Protective Tariff League. I remember last year "Uncle Joe" Cannon came to the Appraiser's Office and spent the entire day here, and seemed quite horrified at the large establishment he had been partly responsible for. In the afternoon he visited the Tariff League, and after inspecting the work he said, "This place on Twenty-third Street is one hundred times more important than the Appraiser's Stores." Very sincerely yours, [*W. F. Wakeman*] E.S.509. WILBUR F. WAKEMAN APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK April 11, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I am glad to have your favor of April 9 regarding Mr. T. St. John Gaffney. The situation is this: I have been trying to secure the removal of Warner Sherwood, Assistant Appraiser, for fully two years, and think that I have the matter in such shape that a vacancy will soon exist. There are several candidates for the place, and as you know, it is a presidential appointment. I have no doubt that the list of applicants will be submitted to me, and I certainly should be very glad to see Mr. Gaffney appointed to the place. I think Mr. Gaffney is one of the best educated men of my acquaintance. He is thoroughly honest and patriotic, and I should be very glad to see him appointed, but with all the candidates in the field I have hesitated about making it a personal matter in favor of any one of the candidates. I am delighted that we shall be honored with a call from you. 10007 Washington, D.C. April 11, 1901. Dear Mrs Roosevelt, It is proposed by the Cathedral Park Board connected with the Diocese of Washington, to give a May day lawn party, in the Cathedral close, for the benefit of the work that the Cathedral Park Board is constituted to do. This work hopes to make of this wonderful site one of the most attractive parks in the city of Washington, which will not only be of advantage to the Cathedral [*10009*]foundation, but also a pleasure to the people of Washington and visitors to the national capital. In the name of this Board, I ask you if you will of your courtesy and general interest in all such matters, lend your name to this plan as a patroness? Just as soon as our plans are perfectly matured we will of course send you further information. Believe me, Sincerely yours, [???] Wetmore [??] A.U. Secretary of the Cathedral Park Board 10010Office of Assistant Secretary, Navy Dept. Washington, D.C., April. 11. 1901. Vice President Roosevelt:- Dear Sir, I write to you in the interest of my daughter, Margaret, a young women of twenty three years of age. She is about to graduate from Harvard University and I would like very much to secure her work. Since we do not live in the States, it is very difficult to find an opening in school room work. I know that you have it in your power to see that she has an appointment in the Departmental Service I do not ask especially for clerical work for, even while I am confident she is qualified to do it; I know 10011these positions are given through Civil Service and his prevents residents of the District from many openings There is however work for women in the Agricultural Dept. seed rooms. in the case of labelling jars, caring for cases, etc. etc. There is also messenger work. It does not matter however. what line of work is given her. so she makes a living. Will you please dear sir take a kindly interest in the matter and see what you can do for my girl, as soon as you find it convenient. With many sincere congratulations for your Inauguration to the office of Vice President of the United States and the hope that you and your family are in the best of health. I am yours most respectfully, William H Wilkes MessengerI would you to apoint me me to lay safe-coal look after contracts to supply Vessels & Governmental buildings fortifications I would give 6% interest 5% commission for all coal sold to the Government or on advancemint of money say $30000 upward paid monthly run it over to South Amboy and Chesapeake Bay & Hudson River & Lake Erie 160 Acres will yeild 5000 tons 800.000 to 1.200.000 at 30c on digging $240.000 I need some money to start this Or make me an apointment to attend the same I will pay back a good percentage Can [?ink?] good difference Yours faithfully Geo. W Brown Weedville Elk County Pa [*10013*] Weedville. Elk Co. Pa Apl 12/91 Theodore Roseevelt- Vice Pres. of the U. S. Dear Sir I wish to claim a favor of you Knowing you can refer me to the right party I gave you my vote & Congratulate you & McKinley hoping you will Still advocate imperialism to keep up an equalibrium of the times by improving many which will require coal to keep up vessels I am a poor man I have done a great deal to develop my country some years ago we operated [???] furnace in NY State Dutchess Co for Brown & Brothers I am well acquainted with the mineral of my country in N.Y. Pa & Ala. & Ind- See other side [*10012*]119 EAST THIRTIETH STREET April 12. 1901 My dear Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Butler is busy with her doctor this morning, and she has asked me to [???] reply for her to your kind invitation to come to luncheon with His vice-Imperial Highness next Thursday. Unfortunately, Mrs. Butler's health will not yet permit her any such 10014pleasure and I must be busy with my students at the p???] [???] at that very hour. So we are both [???] [??] from which we should have greatly enjoyed. With cordial regrets, I am Very sincerely yours Nicholas [???] Butler 10015[ca 4-12-01] The Civil Service Reform Association of Pennsylvania, requests the honor of your company at dinner, in celebration of its Twentieth Anniversary, on Friday, April twelfth, nineteen hundred and one, at half after six The University Club 1510 Walnut Street. Hon. Wayne MacVeagh, The Rev. C.W. Whitaker, D.D., Mrs. Henry C. Lea, Hon. George F. Edmunds, Rev. J.A. Harris, L.T.D., Mr. J.G. Rosengarten, Hon. J. F. Clark Hare, Rev. Chas. Wood, D.D., Mr. Edward L. Layres, Most Rev. P. J. Ryan, Rev. James MacAlister, L.L.D., Mr. Stuart Wood, Mr. Clinton Rogers Woodruff, Mr. R. Francis Wood, Chairman Committee 108 South Fourth Street [*10016*]EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS. WASHINGTON April 12, 1901. Dear Mr. Vice President: The appointment of Mr. Rodenberg was made prior to the receipt of your recent letter, which the President has read with much interest. He highly values your suggestions and will be glade to bear them in mind in connection with matters relating to the Commission. Conveying to you the President's kind regards, believe me, Very sincerely yours, [*[??] M. Cortelyou*] Secretary to the President [*[CORTELYOU]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay. N.Y. 10017NEW YORK BRANCH OF THE SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY. 62 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK, April 12 1901 Dear Colonel- We want to have our Rough Riders dinner some time, say early next month, on a Friday night, if that will be convenient for you. We had our first dinner at M[????], The Arena, on 31st St near Broadway, and would that suit you if we should make arrangements there? There are several objections to using the Union League Club again. With regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and yourself Sincerely yours Arthur Fortunatus Lesley 10018Albion Dunn. Wake Forest N. C., April 12, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, Dear Sir: - I have the honor to inform you of your election to deliver the Annual Address before the Literary Societies of Wake Forest College, Wednesday, May the twenty- ninth nineteen hundred and one. There are here three hundred students wildly anxious to hear the hero of two campaigns, both political and military. Trusting that you will favor us with an acceptance, I am, yours Very Truly, Albion Dunn for the Committee 10019The Merchants Bank, G. W. Dunn, Receiver. Binghamton, N. Y., April 12th [189] 1901 Honorable Theodore Rosevelt My Dear Governor Your kind favor 8th reached me this A.M. I will be greatly pleased to have a good visit with you but must beg off until the Legislature adjourns then I will either see you in N. Y. or come over to Oyster Bay for a few hours Ever yours Geo W Dunn [*10020*]American Ornithologists' Union. FOUNDED 1883. INCORPORATED 1888. WM. DUTCHER, Treasurer, 525 Manhattan Avenue, New York City. NEW YORK, April 12, 1901. Dear Sir: You were undoubtedly shocked and angered on reading in the daily papers last week accounts of the inhuman barbarity exhibited at the tame pigeon shooting match in Interstate Park. It has aroused all over the state a feeling of protest among all of the citizens, except a very small number who are willing to engage in this cruel sport. [????] quest of Mr. Ralph Waldo Trine, of the American Humane Educational Society, and the writer, a bill for the repeal of the statute permitting trap shooting at tame pigeons has been introduced in both Houses of the Legislature, with the consent and approval of Governor Odell. I appeal to you as a student, lover, and protector of birds, to write at once to your Senator and Member of Assembly a strong letter urging the passage of the bill. I also urge upon you to show your further interest in the matter by getting as many of your fellow townsmen as you can to make a like request, and, by so doing, record their protest against this frightful cruelty. Nothing can be said in favor of this so-called sport, and every sentiment of humanity protests against it. It will be necessary for you to take immediate action, as the Legislature will adjourn on the 23rd instant, and if we hope to overcome the opposition that the gun and sporting clubs will interpose, a strong and healthy sentiment must be created at once, and it can only be done by bird lovers in all parts of the state of New York letting their representatives in the Legislature fully understand their feelings on the subject. Very truly yours, [*Wm Dutcher*] 10021 unconsciously to (?) but for this [???]. Excuse me for intruding my griefs upon a comparative stranger. You know that our tastes and habits are akin? I got a lovely letter yesterday from Alvey [?] Adee of the State Dept. You know that he has been only recently bereft himself! Believe me Yours very truly Charles Hallock Theo. Roosevelt, Esq Oyster Bay L. I. 1387 11th W W Washington, April 12/01 Hon and Dear Sir! I received your gracious favor in reply to mine, the day after Mrs. Hallock, my beloved wife and constant companion for 46 years, passed away from Earth! How often our little plans are disturbed! After our house funeral service here, the remains went forward to Cypress Hills Cemetery, in Brooklyn, only a little way 10022 3 a great deal in company. There is a trolley line direct from [????] to the Cemetery Gate, you know? I am hit very hard, dear man! but I dare say that I needed the lesson? We were drifting wife and I, on so pleasantly together over the years of our latter life that we [???] not that the placed surface was the swiftening water which immediately precedes the [???] of the cataract. I might have gone over 2 from Oyster Bay, and were consigned to the Receiving Vault. On Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock a.m. April 17, the precious remains will be consigned to earth with Committal Services, Episcopal form, in the family mausoleum You are quite welcome to come if you will, and I would appreciate the honor of your presence very highly: especially because of my 30 odd years acquaintance with your good uncle Robt B. Roosevelt with whom I have been 10023 [*[Harrison]*] 38, Westbourne Terrace, London, W. 12. April 1901 With Mr. Fredric Harrison's Compliments. and best wishes to the Vice-President of the United States, Colonel of the Rough Riders, and historian of Cromwell. The book in which this was inclosed was refused by our Post Office owing to the vexatious rules of the U. S. Customs- Hope it will arrive- in spite of all those. 10024The Woodlands Amelia C. H. Virg Ap12,1901 My Dear Colonel We have letters to the President from all the Virginia members of Congress, & the [?] Senators will go with you to the President at any time during the Session of the Senate. It might be difficult to get them together during the recess We have letters from Hampton-Roses, Fitz Sec & Stuart Patterson of Phila, & [?] Daniel will ask Quay & Penrose When the Senate meets I do not want to press you over-much -- but [*10025*] 2 [?] days in his letter to Mr Stuart Patterson that [?] has probably made up his mind as to the [?] if the President [?] he got to say that this you fellow should have the first vacancy, that accrues from any of his appointees failing to pass any examination, it would be a point gained at any rate I've come to stay & I'm good for the next four years Present me to the Lady & love to the children Yrs snly Bradly P. Johnson [*[Johnson]*][shorthand] [*10026*]Graham Va April 12th 1901 Heou Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir I believe you are a friend to the Soldier and as such I write you these few lines. I enlisted Dec 10 1861 in 2d Pa artillery honorably discharged Dec. 18th 1864 I have lived in the Virginias 21 years 11 in West Va 10 Va halped redeem W Va but cannot do anything with Va as long as they organize just to controll the Federal Patronage instead of party in fact I have often thought that the republicans would think the state disgraced if it went republican Blane came within 1500 vote of carrying state it has been going stronger Democratic every year last fall this co Dagewell gave 1200 for President McKinley two yrs before it went nearly 400 democratic for state senitor National politicks to So you see no dependence to be put in either party every Presidential year they make fight or pretend to Gal of time quarrel over county politics and who is big [???] worth President. I want to be appointed P M at Graham va will you ask president for my appointment this state will cast its elections for Democratic candidate any how and my appointment would tickel the old Soldiers any how. I use to belong to Grand army but Since lived hear nothing but confederates who can get any thing they ask for Present P. M. R. L. Gelespie 4 yrs last fall strong free selves even after election Have a petition worth 4th assitent P.M. R L Gellespie he had one over 4 month Get the office for me and I will do the rest (Get no Pension) Yours Truly W. R. Johnson Graham Tazewell Co [*10027*]OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR. CENSUS OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D.C. April 12, 1901. Dear Governor Roosevelt: You take so much interest in Chapman, it is only right that I should tell you that his services have been quite a disappointment to the different chiefs under whom he has been employed. I have been compelled today to transfer him for the third time, because Mr. North, the Chief of the Division of Manufactures, whom I think you know, reports that he is unable to perform the simplest kind of work. I am at a loss to understand the reason for Chapman's failures, possibly it is ill-health. Mr. North, who is a most capable man, tells me his work has to be gone over to insure its accuracy. I will have him transferred to another division and give him an opportunity to try something else. I have been on the lookout at the State Department for a place in the Consular service for some time, and have had two or three places in mind, but have been afraid to have you recommend him for fear he might not be able to perform the duties required. I know that you do not want to urge him for a place he could not fill. I give you the details of the situation as I know you are desirous of aiding him. I shall do all I can to further Chapman's interests, but it 10028will not be possible to retain him unless he shows some capacities to do ordinary clerical work. I feel you will appreciate the position in which I am placed. With kind personal regards, I am Sincerely yours [*[?] Kellerman [Kellerman]*] Director. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. 10029[shorthand notation]McClellan Monument. Twenty thousand dollars more are needed. Send all contributions of any sum, large or small, to Gen. M. T. McMahon, Treasurer, 41 Park Row, New York City. Come!! These Reunions will soon end. Come to this with your wives and children and invite all veterans you see to join the Society. They will be cordially welcomed. [*Horatio G. King*] Recording Secretary, 375 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. [*[4-12-01]*] BVT. MAJ.-GEN. WILLIAM J. SEWELL, U. S. V., President. BVT. COL. HORATIO C. KING, Recording Secretary. 375 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. BVT. LT.-COL. SAMUEL TRUESDELL, Treasurer, 259 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. DR. CHARLES W. SCOTT, Corresponding Secretary. Society of the Army of the Potomac. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY, APRIL 12, 1901. Thirty-Second Annual Reunion. UTICA, N. Y., MAY 23 and 24, 1901. At the Reunion in Fredericksburg, a very cordial invitation was received from the civic authorities and the Chamber of Commerce to hold the next meeting in the city of Utica, N. Y. The Society having already voted to attend in 1901, at Washington, the unveiling of the Sherman statue, the other invitation was held in abeyance. The death of the artist having delayed the completion of the statue, the invitation to Utica was renewed and promptly accepted. Preparations are in progress which will insure a most delightful reunion, and it is hoped that our members will manifest their appreciation by a very large attendance. In the nature of things, these Reunions are rapidly drawing to a close, and not one should be missed if it is possible to attend. The Reunion is in charge of a very large local committee of the leading citizens, of which the officers are: Hon. Richard W. Sherman (mayor), Chairman; George S. Dana (President of the Chamber of Commerce), Vice- Chairman; Herman I. Johnson, Treasurer; General Sylvester Dering, Secretary; and Col. Thomas R. Proctor, Chairman of the Executive Committee. 10030Headquarters. The headquarters will be at Bagg's Hotel, a few steps from the New York Central Railroad Depot. The dates of meeting and programme are: THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1901. 10 A. M. - Corps meetings at the Armory. 11 A. M. - Meeting of the general Society at the Armory. 2 P. M. - Parade. 4:30 P. M. - Presentation of Butterfield Tablet to the Oneida Historical Society. 8 P. M. - Public exercises in the Armory. Orator. - Maj. Gen. GREENVILLE M. DODGE, U. S. V. of New York City. Poet. - Miss THEODORA A. PECK, of Burlington, Vt. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1901. 9 A. M. - Free excursion to the Adirondacks with dinner. 7:30 P. M. - Banquet at the Armory for both gentlemen and ladies at $3 per capita. Transportation. The usual concession is made by nearly all the passenger associations north, south and west of fare and one-third on the certificate plan, i.e., full fare going and one-third fare returning to those who have paid 75 cents or upward for their going journey - provided one hundred certificates are taken. All are urgently requested to secure certificates and to that end to apply at their respective ticket offices at least thirty minutes before the time of departure. SPECIAL DIRECTIONS. - Beginning with May 20, the railroads will grant a fare and one-third for the round trip. The return ticket is good to start until May 25, returning, continuous trip by the same route. At the nearest important railroad station purchase a full-fare ticket to Utica; announce to the agent that you are going to the Army of the Potomac Reunion, and ask him to give you a certificate. Fill in and sign this certificate, and on the first day of the Reunion, or immediately upon arrival thereafter, hand it to the undersigned Recording Secretary to be certified by him and vised by the agent of the railroads. When purchasing return ticket, present this vised certificate to the ticket agent in Utica and pay one-third the regular fare back home. After the Special Agent has left on the 24th, no certificate can be validated, and no refund of fare can be expected because of failure to secure such certificates or to have them countersigned. If there are no certificates at your home station, the ticket agent will tell the nearest station at which they can be obtained. You can purchase a local ticket to the latter point and there take up a certificate and through ticket. BE SURE TO ASK FOR CERTIFICATES, NO MATTER WHAT PART OF THE COUNTRY YOU START FROM. Hotels and Rates. BAGG'S HOTEL.- $2.50 per day, double; $3.00 per day, single. Rooms with bath, extra. BUTTERFIELD HOUSE.- $2.50 per day, double; $3,00 to $4,00 per day, single according to room; $4.00 to $5.00 per day with bath, single and according to room. METROPOLITAN. - $2.00 per day. ST. JAMES. - $2.00 per day. Membership. All soldiers who served East of the Alleghenies and sailors who co-operated with the Army of the Potomac are eligible for membership. The initiation fee is $1, and the annual dues are $2. Arrears. All members in arrears may be reinstated on payment of $4 which will include the dues for the current year. Send for applications for membership blanks and all dues to Col. Samuel Truesdell, Treasurer, 259 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. THE NEGLECT OF MEMBERS TO PAY THEIR DUES IS A SERIOUS MENACE TO THE CONTINUANCE OF THE REUNIONS. THE LIMITED INCOME NECESSITATES THE MOST CAREFUL ECONOMY NOW, AND UNLESS THE MEMBERS PAY UP, THERE WILL BE NO REUNION IN 1902. THE BOARD OF OFFICERS EARNESTLY ENTREAT PROMPT PAYMENT. 10031Cor. Sec., Rev. E. C. Lawrence, Ph. D., West Hampton Beach. Long Island Bible Society. Corresponding Secretary's Office. West Hampton Beach, Suffolk County, N.Y. April 12, 1901 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I thank you for your consent to speak for our Bible Society and also for the reception which you propose to give the delegates at your house. It would be an honor which I know the Society would enjoy and appreciate. I have written asking Dr. Wells to make an address in the evening and will inform you of his reply. Thanking you again for your kindness and I am Respectfully yours E.C. Lawrence [*10032*]NORTHWESTERN Territorial Normal School. James E. Ament, President. Alva, Oklahoma, April 12, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Colonel:- Feeling that a favor asked of you by one of your "boys" would, if possible, be gladly granted I take the liberty of asking one. You are probably familiar with the fight being made for the governorship of Oklahoma, and it is in regard to this matter that I wish to speak. I am at present engaged in teaching in the Northwestern Normal School located at this place. The fight against Gov. Barnes was made in past on account of his connection with the establishment of this school, and I wish to say briefly that I believe I am in a position which warrants me in stating positively that anything said detrimental 10033NORTHWESTERN Territorial Normal School. James E. Ament, President. Alva, Oklahoma, (2) to Gove Barnes in connection with this matter is unfounded & unwarranted. If you could see your way clear to use your influence in favor of Barnes it is needless for me to say I should be grateful indeed. While my position is not a political one, yet a change in the governor means many other changes, & may affect positions outside of legitimate politics. Yours sincerely, Guy M. Lisk (Private, Co.F., R.R.R.) 10034[shorthand notation]To meet the German Ambassador Baron von Holleden President Low requests the pleasure of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt's company at luncheon on Friday April 12th at one o'clock at the [University] 30 [?] St. Columbia University [*10035*]New York, April 12th 1901. To his Excellency Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Sir: I have the honor to inform you, Sir, that I am an applicant for Consulship at Praqual, Bohemia, at the suggestion and request of American citizens of Bohemian descent, from this State. I took the liberty in referring to. your honorable name as one of my vouchers. I very respectfully submit four enclosures for your own information and refer to my record on file with the Surgeon General, U.S.A. as proof; that I am entitled to this important privilege. I have the honor to report also change in my name having adopted my mothers maiden name in addition to fathers name, this being almost unpronouncable. Your obedient servant, Joseph T. Ch[????] Luhan, MD. #318 East 79 Street. (4 Enclosures.) 10036 Office of the Collector of Customs, Fort of Boston, Mass. April 12, 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Ted: I am in receipt of your letter of April 10. When Mr. Pritchett brought a letter from you, in which you suggested that he should call on you on the afternoon of the 30th (?) I told him that I would take the liberty of altering that date inasmuch as you were going to the Algonquin Club to lunch that day and would not be likely to be through until after 4 o'clock, and that at 5 you would have to get ready to go to the Home Market Club reception, and he could not have a satisfactory talk with you. Therefore, I suggested that he had better call some other time, and mentioned as a better time 5 o'clock on the afternoon of your arrival when I expected to have some people in to afternoon tea. (there is a handwritten sentence that cannot be read here) Frank Lowell,, of course, I expect at all times. I expected (?) Bob Grant to the dinner, and have a place open for him. The only thing I have in mind however, is that I would like to ascertain if he is one of those gentlemen who have been kicking Cabot so hard in regard to his degree, and also, if he is one of those who have joined the storey band for the avowed purpose, at the meeting of the overseers, of voting down the corporation's recommendation of the President for his degree. In one case, none of us would want him, in the other case, it would hardly be pleasant for Cabot. But I will see that he and his wife know that they 10037 2 will be welcome to meet you the afternoon of Monday. In this connection, I wrote you two days ago to suggest names of any people that you would like to see at that time. I should not have more than twenty or thirty, all told, and I look upon it as rather more social than political. Mr. Hoar tells me he has written to you about the report of the committee of the overseers, and that it is possible that report may be made ready by correspondence as well as by meeting. We cannot afford to have any mishap take place. I believe Mr. Solomon Lincoln is to serve with you and Rawle instead of Adams who will be away. Shall expect you on arrival of 10 o'clock train from New York, Monday, the 29th. Sincerely yours, [*George H Lyman*] 10038[[shorthand]]681 West End Avenue. N.W. Corner 93rd St. April 12th 1901 Dear Mr Robinson It is very kind of you to ask us to meet the Vice President, and we should be delighted to do so but unfortunately Mr Matthews has three lectures at [?] College. [*10039*]on next Thursday. We are very sorry not to avail ourselves of this. chance of seeing you all of [???] Respectfully yours Ade Matthews [*[Matthews]*] 10040STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER ALBANY April 12, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Governor: I have today sent to your address in one box two hundred copies of your Public Papers for 1900 as requested, and much regret that there should have been so much delay. You are perhaps familiar with the eccentricities of subletting contracts for printing, which is the explanation. There have also been sent in accordance with your general instructions, copies of the Public Papers to all State officers, members of the legislature for this year, and also to all members of the legislature of 1899 and 1900 who are not in the present legislature. In addition to the above, copies have been sent to the President and his cabinet; U.S. Senators; N.Y. Congressmen; Supreme Court Judges; County Judges; county committeemen chairmen; State committeemen; sundry libraries, clubs, and associations in this and N.Y, City; and sundry names as suggested by you in the list of last year. I trust that the distribution is in accordance with your wishes. There is a residue of about 250 copies, and there 100412. Roosevelt is considerable demand for them on the part of members of the legislature and others. Mr. Graham, the present private secretary, would also like to have some retained for distribution to Governor Odell's friends and his own who have requested that copies be given to them. I have the honor to remain, Very truly yours, [*F. Newcomb*] 10043[shorthand notation]NORTHWESTERN Territorial Normal School James E. Ament, President. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the U.S. Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- In July, 1899, the Board of Education for the Normal Schools of Oklahoma appointed me Professor of History and Civics in the Northwestern Territorial Normal School, located at Alva, O.T., which position I now hold. This Board is a part and parcel of the present Territorial administration of Gov. Barnes. When Gov. Barnes was appointed four years ago, the Republican organization was in favor of another applicant almost to a man. The President saw fit to put aside the recommendations of the organization and to appoint Hon. C.M. Barnes Governor of Oklahoma. A fight against him has been carried on from that day up to and including the present time. If I am correctly informed, and I believe I am, the most serious charge on file against him in the opinion of the Secretary of the Interior, who, I understand, is opposing his re-appointment, is the matter of approving the plan of building this Normal School building, which cost between $90,000 and $100,000. It was claimed that the building is much larger than is necessary. So far this year our enrollment has exceeded 500; and 100432 N.T.N.S. during the term just passed every available foot of space in this building has been occupied. We have had, in fact, a larger number than the building was designed to accommodate. The prospects for the future seem to indicate the need of additional buildings. The Territorial Legislature at its recent session passed a bill providing for the payment of the indebtedness incurred by the erection of this building. AS a part of the administration of this Territory and a member of the Faculty of this school I am desirous of the re-appointment of Gov. Barnes. I therefore write you in the hope that you may see fit to assist the Governor in his efforts to secure a re-appointment. Very respectfully yours, [*O. J. Palmer*] Late 1st Sergt., ":D" Troop, 1st Regt., U. S. Vol. Cav. 10044GROTON SCHOOL GROTON, MASS. April 12, 1901. My dear Theodore, Your letter does my heart good. I am delighted that you think well of the proposed association, and that we may depend upon you for aid in putting the scheme through. I had a long talk with Francis Lowell, and Lawrence Lowell the other night. They both thought well of it, and Lawrence expressed an intention of taking an active part in the work. A good many other men have also approved of it, and believe that it can be carried out without much difficulty. I go to Harvard for two weeks on the 22nd of April, and I shall then have an opportunity to confer with some of the more prominent graduates, and undergraduates. Malcolm Donald, whom you probably know about, would be an admirable man to take the Presidency of the Harvard branch. He is a strong man intellectually, and a fine character. He is a member of the Porcellian, and an ex-Varsity football player, and a Proctor in Randolph Hall. If we cold get a few all-round men like Donald to go into the scheme it would be easier than rolling off a log. Now about your visit. I expect to return from Harvard on the fourth of May. Will you not come up on that day and stay for a week with us? Or, better still, stay longer if you can manage it? You shall hear Teddy recite Latin, and Mathematics; canoe on the river; play base-ball against the first Nine; talk to the [*10045*]GROTON SCHOOL GROTON, MASS. boys about Politics, and hunting; ;and do anything else for which you have time and inclination. Do try and arrange this, in order that we may have a good time together. I am, Sincerely yours, [?] [*10046*][[shorthand]]OHIO WESLEYAN SCHOOL OF ORATORY, incorporated as a department of the OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, DELAWARE, OHIO. JAMES W. BASHFORD, PH. D. PRESIDENT, ROBERT IRVING FULTON, A. M., DEAN. DELAWARE O., Apr. 12, 1901 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- At the suggestion of Pres. Bashford, the Senior class of O. W. U. have unanimously chosen you to deliver the Commencement address June the thirteenth 1901. Please let us know if you can be with us on that date and on what terms. We await an early reply. Yours Very Resp'y C.B. Defe, Chairman of Committee. [*10047*]710 Richmond St Cincinnati Ohio April 12. 1901 My dear Roosevelt Your letter to Mr. Riggs for me is all right. Could not be better. and I Thank you very, very, much. I am sure it will elicit a favorable response. With high esteem I am most cordially yours Wesley Frank Price 10048Oyster Bay. April 12.1901 My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I am delighted to Know that you are to speak at the Bible Society meeting on June 11. It will be held in the Presbyterian Church. As the proceedings are limited to a single afternoon and evening, I am not quite sure whether your [*10049*]plan for a [???] to the delegates is practicable. I should like to talk it over with you some day soon- and also to bring before you another matter which may be of interest to you. When can I find you at home? Very sincerely yours Alexander A. RussellSalmagundi Club FOURTEEN WEST TWELFTH STREET NEW YORK Col. Theodor Roosevelt Oyster Bay. L. I. Dear Colonel As you asked me to do, in your letter from Washington of March 9th. I now remind you of your promise to send your book-plate for the Collection in the Library of the Salmagundi Club. With thanks in advance I am yours very truly Wm. Henry Sheldon Library Com. April. 12th. 1901 [*10050*]Young Men's Bible Class First Baptist Church Commonwealth Ave., Boston Clarence J. Smith, Secretary and Treasurer April 12, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: - Yours of the 22nd ult. received. It is unanimously regretted on all sides that you cannot comply with the invitation extended to you. The young men had been looking forward with eager expectation to an acceptance from you and had planned to give you a rousing reception. However, we do not feel as if we can give you up, and the Executive Committee requested me to ask you, should your plans change and you should contemplate paying a visit to the city any time during the next Fall or Winter, and you could set apart an evening to talk to [*10051*]Young Men's Bible Class First Baptist Church Commonwealth Ave., Boston Clarence J. Smith, Secretary and Treasurer April 12, 1901. to the young men, will you kindly acquaint me of the fact and I will arrange for a young men's student reception at any time that will suit your convenience. Hoping that you will comply with this request, I remain Yours in Christ Clarence J. Smith [*10052*][*[4-12-01]*] Dear Theodore- I wrote a funny letter to Mr. Hay in answer to one that he wrote to Bellamy saying we had applied too late for Austria, I got the enclosed answer - which looks gloomy - on the other hand what you wrote and what the President said to Bishop O'Gorman was very hopeful - The P. even told the Bishop that he expected shortly a vacancy in Berlin. [*10053*] I enclose a little answer to Mr. Hay - I did not want to send it direct because I had mentioned you - Please burn it if you would rather not have it delivered - and if you don't mind will you send it to him - With much love to all affly always Maria Longworth Storer Villa Rocamore, Biarritz- April 12th, 1901- P.S. of course I don't wish Mr. Hay to have this note unless you think he wants Bellamy to have Berlin or Paris -while personally we should like Paris - I believe that Berlin life would suit our tastes better, There is not that frightful class of expatriated Americans who imitate all the French vices and none of the French virtues, and who think an Ambassador only exists to dine and wine them - we should be only too pleased with Berlin - [*10054*]April 12th 1901 30 WEST ELEVENTH STREET. Mr Theodore Roosevelt My dear Mr Roosevelt This morning I returned from Washington. While there, presented your letter of introduction to Senator Depew. At my request [*10055*]he gave me a very favorable letter, of endorsement, to President McKinley. I therefore desire to thank you sincerely for having made it possible for me to meet Senator Depew & thus garnering valuable assistance in my desire to enter the military Academy. Thanking you again. I am Sincerely Yours Luther Whitewell [*10056*][*Confidential*] HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA April 12, 1901 Personal. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States Oyster Bay. N. Y. Dear Theodore: - I suppose you have read a good many papers and seen something of what is going on. The political situation here is gradually coming to an end. The Platt Amendment -- so-called -- will, I believe, be accepted and when the people have fully understood its purposes they will wonder why there was so much talk about it. I believe that the New York "Evening Post" has had the same pernicious effect upon affairs here as it had in the Philippines. There are thousands of dead men in those Islands who might have been living if papers of that stamp had told the truth. They are, in my opinion, morally responsible for the loss of thousands of lives. They are now devoting their energies principally to Cuba, advising the Cubans to distrust and hate the only people who have been decent to them. Their allies here are a few Americans, all of whom I have had about me and have gotten rid of for one cause or another. Some for taking money from unsuspecting merchants and some "for some other things." There are about eight men, of the thirty one of the Convention, who are against the acception of the amendment. They are the [degenerates] agitators of the Convention, led by a little negro of the name of Juan Gualberto Gomez; a man with an unsavory reputation both morally and politically. This man believes that he can force the issue until we [*10057*]HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA Personal. T. Rsvlt. No. 2 April 12, 1901. withdraw without any satisfactory arrangement being made. His purpose then being to bring forward his own race and see what he can accomplish politically to his own advantage. It is a deucedly tough proposition, because the Cubans have been so dishonestly dealt with, always and in all things, that it is next to impossible to make them believe that we have only their own interests at heart. The gentleman who writes for the Evening Post is now special correspondent of the New York Herald, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, he systematically and intentionally sends out false news. Every newspaper man who has come here has been offered the fullest information and access to any and all papers which he might specifically request for the purpose of obtaining information concerning current events. I cannot do more. The Island is profoundly quiet. The stories which you see about disturbances are unqualifiedly untrue. Senator Cockrell has been my guest for about two weeks, and I think he has obtained a pretty good idea of the situation. Like all the others who have been down here, he goes back discouraged with the prospect of the government to exist under the men now dominating the Constitutional Convention. I mean the radical element who are opposed to everything and denounce the United States as treacherous and dishonorable. One of their papers publicly branded the President and myself as thieves the other day. They see that the sentiment of the country is gradually swinging against them, and their purpose is to provoke me into some action which would make martyrs of them. Heaven pity any man who has to take charge of a situation [*1005*]HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR ISLAND OF CUBA HAVANA Personal. T. Rsvlt. No. 3 April 12, 1901. like this in times of reconstruction. He will require all his own patience, and all he can borrow, to ride him over. The work done by our officers here is little short of marvelous. I would give anything if you could come down here and spend a month and see what has been done. To go over the situation is a complete answer to all adverse criticisms. Can't you come? Mrs. Wood and the children are well. Please give our kindest regards to Mrs. Roosevelt and the youngsters. Yours as ever, Leonard Wood [*10059*][shorthand notation]Arizona Daily Citizen. Citizen Printing and Publishing Company. Member of the Associated Press. O'BRIEN MOORE, Editor and General Manager. JOHN H. BERAN, Business Manager. THE SECRETARYSHIP OF THE TERRITORY. The Republicans of Arizona are in sore bewilderment between the contending claims of the tribe of Stoddard and the clan of Akers. The Hon. Charles H. Akers holds the succulent office of secretary of the territory, and would like muchly to be reappointed for another term. The Hon. Isaac Taft Stoddard cannot see any good reason why Akers should be perpetuated in office, especially as Stoddard himself has a keen desire for the honor and emoluments of the place. For weeks past Akers who is in, and Stoddard who is trying to get in, have been chasing through the territory for signatures to petitions beseeching McKinley for the appointment. Both Akers and Stoddard are of robust build and comely feature. Stoddard is a basso and Akers is a tenor. We have no doubt that both are sufficiently partisan in their political beliefs to creditably acquit themselves at a party civil service examination conducted by Mark Hanna. We have no doubt that the average Arizona Republican is beginning to feel weary of the persistant fanning of the partisans of the two self-chosen candidates. Herein is where The Citizen comes to the front with a suggestion. Why not drop both Akers and Stoddard and urge the President to appoint a more competent man than either? What's the matter with Major James H. McClintock of Phoenix? He is competent, he is true, he is a reliable Republican. The Republicans prate much about their patriotism and their reverence and regard for the men who defended the flag when battle raged. McClintock went to the front. He was at San Juan Hill with the Rough Riders. He was twice wounded by Spanish bullets. He cannot compete with Stoddard or Akers in a foot race because the holes made in his leg by the Spanish mauser are not yet closed up. But he can discharge the duties of secretary ofthe territory with as much ability and efficiency as any man who ever held the office. We have no doubt that if any considerable number of the Republicans of Arizona asked President McKinley to appoint Major McClintock secretary of the territory he would do so. Then the influence of the vice President could be safely relied upon. Roosevelt, the dashing, the brilliant, the strenuous Roosevelt, commanded the regiment in which McClintock served during the war with Spain; and surely the vice President of the United States ought to have influence enough with the President to secure the appointment of a capable man, wearing honorable wounds won in battle, to the office of secretary of the territory of Arizona. To those Republicans who are weary of the persistency of Akers and Stoddard we say again, turn to McClintock. [*10060*]Prescott C.T. Apr 13th 1901. Col Theo Roosevelt. Washington D.C. Dear Col. Yours of Apr 1st just recd. Am sure Col that I am thankful to you for it. As to myself, I think I should never ask for a Gov. pos. But my many friends here urge me to it. So I told them to go ahead & I would thankfully receive any thing that was offrd to me. 10061As to political backing of the [??] I can get & have been offerd the help of all the Federal Officers. from the Gov. to the [????]. I know Col. that your advice is good. But will have to admit that my ambition leans towards a consulate. However if it can not be attained will not cry. Trusting this will find you well & not too much annoyed by office seekers. I am yrs as ever H. P. Bardham 10062[shorthand notation]The Commercial Advertiser. Established 1797. 29 Park Row, New York Editorial Department. New York, 13th April. [*[01]*] Dear Roosevelt -- This is all right no mistake in it trust in me, anyway good -- He might has condemned [?] perhaps, [?] is not meaning [?] [?] in the first sentence is a little doubtful. Can you think of "doing [?]"? Would it not be better to say: "not merely of telling the truth but of acting in accordance with its precepts," or "of living up to it?" Something of that [?] would be more in accordance with the principles laid down by the immediate [?]. As for the [?] in general, I can see nothing in it that can injure most captains civilian can lay hold upon. Yours always J. B. Bishop. [*10063*][shorthand notation]PEARSON et al. v. PARSON et al (Circuit Court, E. D. Louisiana. April 13, 1901) No. 12, 942. Equity Jurisdiction - Political Questions - Enjoining Violation of Neutrality Rights. A court of equity cannot take cognizance of a suit by private persons to enjoin the shipment from a port of the United States of alleged military supplies and munitions of war destined for the use of one of two foreign nations which are engaged in a war, on the ground that, if the shipments are permitted to be made, the war, which would otherwise cease, will be continued, and property owned by complainants in the country of the other belligerent will be destroyed, and that such shipments are in violation of the principles declared, in an international treaty to which the United States was a party, but the countries in which complainants' property is situated were not. The questions involved in such case are entirely political, and, in the very nature of things, the case is one which can be dealt with only by the executive branch of the government. In Equity. On motion for preliminary injunction. The complainants are Samuel Pearson, a citizen of the South African Republic, Edward Van Ness, a citizen of the state of New York, and Charles D. Pierce, consul general of the Orange Free State, whose citizenship is not set forth. In their original bill herein they aver, in substance: That the United States are at peace with the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, and that Great Britain is at war with the same. That complainants are owners of property situated in the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. That Great Britain, by means of armies, seeks to destroy, and in now destroying, the property of complainants. That, for the purpose of carrying on the war, the steamship Anglo-Australian, of which J. Parson is master, now lies in the port of New Orleans, and is being loaded with 1,200 mules, worth $150,000, by Parson, and by Elder, Dempster & Co., who are the agents for the ship, her owners and charterers, and who are represented by Robert Warriner and Mathew Warriner. All of the defendants are averred to be British subjects. That the steamship Anglo-Australian is employed in the war in the military Service of Great Britain by her owners and charterers and by the defendants. That for some time past the defendants, in aid of the war, have loaded ships at New Orleans with munitions of war, viz. mules and horses, and have equipped ships with fittings for the purpose of carrying military supplies and munitions of war for Great Britain, and have dispatched the ships, well knowing that the munitions of war and the ships are in the military service of Great Britain, and would be employed in the war. That the steamship Anglo-Australian is about to be dispatched by the defendants, loaded with mules and horses, being [*10064*]2. munitions of war, which are the property of the government of Great Britain, and the same are to be employed in the military service of Great Britain. That the defendants are making the port of New Orleans the basis of military operations in aid of Great Britain in the war, and are using the port for the purpose of renewal and augmentation of the military supplies and arms of Great Britain in the war. That the defendants have caused and are causing complainants irreparable injury, in that their acts enable Great Britain to carry on the war with the South African Republic and Orange Free State, wherein are found the property of complainants, and that the army of Great Britain, is enabled, by the means furnished by the defendants, to lay waste and destroy the farms and homes of complainants, and to hold as prisoners of war the wife and children of the complainant Pearson. That the complainant Pearson has already suffered loss of property to the amount of $90,000, and is now threatened with further loss of $100,000, by the acts complained of and the continuation of the war. That the war is only carried on by the renewal and augmentation of the military supplies of Great Britain from the ports of the United States and especially the port of New Orleans, and that when this ceases the war will end. That the defendants have conspired with certain agents and servants of Great Britain, whose names are unknown, to aid in the carrying on of the war, in the renewal and augmentation of the supplies of Great Britain, and in the equipping with munitions of war and the dispatching of the ship Anglo-Australian and other vessels for the purpose of slaying the citizens of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, and destroying their property, and more particulary to injure and destroy the property and rights of complainants, all in violation of and against the rights, privileges, and immunities granted and secured to complainants by the law of nations and the constituition and laws of the United States. The prayer of the original bill is, in substance, for an injunction prohibiting the defendants, their agents, servants, etc., from loading on the ship Anglo-Australian, or other vessels, munitions of war, viz. mules and horses destined for use by Great Britain in the war. A restraining order or temporary injunction in advance of a final injunction is also prayed for. By an amended and supplemental bill, the original complainants seek to also enjoin a shipment of mules and horses by the steamship Monterey, now in the port of New Orleans, under all the conditions and circumstances alleged in the original bill respecting the ship Anglo-Australian. The parties defendant in the amended and supplemental bill are the defendants to the original bill, and in addition, Capt. Markham and Capt. Marshall, whose citizenship is averred to be unknown; the Anglo-American Steamship Company, whose citizenship is not averred, represented by Robert and Matthew Warriner, averred in the original bill to be British subjects; H. Parry, master of the steamship Monterey, whose citizenship is averred to be unknown; and William J. Hannon and Joseph J. Beranger, citizens of the state of Louisiana. The purpose intended to be subserved by the amended and supplemental bill seems to be to enjoin the shipment of mules and horses by the steamship Monterey, and to charge that Capt. Markham, Capt. Marshall, Hannon, and Beranger were among those who confederated and conspired with the defendants named in the original bill to do the acts therein complained of. [*10065*]3. Clegg & Quintero, for complainants. H. P. Dart, for defendants. PARLANGE, District Judge (after stating the facts.) It was conceded on the argument that the court has no jurisdiction of this cause ratione personarum. The complainants sought to maintain the jurisdiction ratione materiae by a claim of right under the treaty of Washington of May 8, 1871, between Great Britain and the United States relative to the "Alabame claims," in which treaty it is declared that: "A neutral government is bound . . . not to permit or suffer either belligerent to make use of its ports or waters as the base of naval operations against the other, or for the purpose of the renewal or augmentation of military supplies or arms, or the recruitment of men." The complainants contend that, by reason of this declaration of the treaty, they are entitled to invoke the equity powers of this court for the protection of their property. If the complainants could be heard to assert here rights personal to themselves in the treaty just mentioned, and if the mules and horses involved in this cause are munitions of war, all of which is disputed by the defendants, it would become necessary to determine whether the United States intended by the above declaration of the treaty to subvert the well-established principle of international law that the private citizens of a neutral nation can lawfully sell supplies to belligerents. It is almost impossible to suppose, a priori, that the United States would have done so, and would have thus provided for the most serious and extensive derangement of and injury to the commerce of our citizens whenever two or more foreign nations should go to war; and it would seem that there is nothing in the treaty, especially when its history and purposes are considered, which would warrant the belief that the United States insisted upon inserting therein a new principle of international law, from which the greatest damage might result to the commerce of this country, and which was absolutely different 100664. from and antagonistic to the rule and policy which the government of this country had theretofore strenuously and invariably followed. The principle that neutral citizens may lawfully sell to belligerents has long since been settled in this country by the highest judicial authority. In the case of the Sanctissima Trinidad, 7 Wheat. 340, 5 L. Ed. 454, Mr. Justice Story, as the organ of the supreme court said: "There is nothing in our laws or in the law of nations that forbids our citizens from sending armed vessels, as well as munitions of war, to foreign ports for sale. It is a commercial adventure which no nation is bound to prohibit, and which only exposes the persons engaged in it to the penalty of confiscation." See, also, the case of The Bermuda, 3 Wall. 551, 18 L. Ed. 200. 16 Am. & Eng. Enc. Law (2d Ed.) p. 1161, verbis "International Law", citing cases in support of the text, says: "A neutral nation is, in general, bound not to furnish munitions of war to a belligerent, but there is no obligation upon it to prevent its subjects from doing so; and neutral subjects may freely sell at home to a belligerent purchaser, or carry to a belligerent power, arms and munitions of war, subject only to the possibility of their seizure as contraband while in transit." Numerous other authorities on this point could be cited, if it was not deemed entirely unnecessary to do so. The principle has been adhered to by the executive department of the government from the time when Mr. Jefferson was secretary of state to the present day. Mr. Jefferson said in 1793: "Our citizens have always been free to make, vend, and export arms. It is the constant occupation and livelihood of some of them. To suppress their callings -- the only means, perhaps, of their subsistence -- because a war exists in foreign and distant countries, in which we have no concern, would scarcely be expected. It would be hard in principle and impossible in practise. The law of nations, therefore, respecting the rights of those at peace, does not require from them such an internal derangement in their occupation." [*10067*]5. To the same effect are numerous other expressions and declarations of the executive department of the government from the earliest period of the country to the present time. See 3 Whart. Int. Law Dig. par. 391, tit. "Munitions of War". Affidavits in the cause purport to show that the vessels which make the exportations of mules and horses of which the bills complain are private merchant vessels; that they are commanded by their usual officers, appointed and paid by the owners; that they are manned by their usual private crews, which are also paid by the owners; that they are not equipped for war; that they are not in the military service of Great Britain, nor controlled by the naval authorities of that nation; that they carry the mules and horses as they would carry any other cargo; and that the mules and horses are to be landed, not on the territory of the South African Republic or the Orange Free State, but in Cape Colony, which is territory belonging to Great Britain. If these affidavits set out the facts truly, it is difficult to see how a cause of complaint can arise. If a belligerent may come to this country and buy munitions of war, it seems clear that he may export them as freight in private merchant vessels of his own or any other nationality as cargo could be exported by the general public. Another consideration in this cause is whether the allegations of threatened injury to the property rights of the complainants would in any case warrant the interposition of a court of equity. The theory of the complainants is that, if the injuction issues in this cause, the war will cease, but that, if these horses and mules are allowed to go to South Africa, the war will be carried on, and one of the results of its further prosecution will be the destruction of the complainant's property in South Africa. It is not claimed, of course, that the horses and mules [*10068*]6. are to be used specially to destroy the property of the complainants. In such cases as the present one, where the aid of equity is invoked to protect property rights, the injury apprehended must be a clear and reasonable one, proximately resulting from the act sought to be enjoined. The injury apprehended by the complainants from the shipping of the mules and horses seems to be remote, indistinct and entirely speculative. It seems clear that, even if this cause were within the cognizance of this court, there is herein no such connection of cause and effect between the shipment of the animals and the destruction of complainants' property as could sustain an averment of threatened irreparable injury, and that the averment that the war would cease if the shipments are stopped, which, in the nature of things, can only be an expression of opinion and hope concerning a matter hardly susceptible of proof, could not be made the basis for judicial action. It may be well to notice that there is nothing in this cause upon which could be founded a charge that the neutrality statutes of the United States are being violated. A citation of authorities on this point is deemed unnecessary. While I apprehend fully that the complainants are not claiming through or because of the neutrality statutes, still it would seem that there exists at least a presumption that the United States have been careful to provide in those statutes for the punishment of every breach of neutrality recognized by this country. But the nature of this cause is such that none of the considerations hereinabove set out need be decided, for the reason that a view of this case presents itself which is paramount to all its other aspects, and leads irresistibly to the conclusion that the rule must be denied. That view is that the case is a political one, of which a court of equity can take no [*10069*]7. cognizance, and which, in the very nature of governmental things, must belong to the executive branch of the government. No precedent or authority has been cited to the court which, in its opinion, could even remotely sustain the cause of the complainants. No case has been cited, nor do I believe that any could have been cited, preventing issues similar to those of this cause. The three complainants are private citizens. It is true that the complainant Pierce avers that he is consul general of the Orange Free State; but his demand is exclusively a personal one, and he must be deemed to be suing in his personal capacity. One of the complainants is an alien and a citizen of the Orange Free State. Only one of the complainants is alleged to be a citizen of the United States. They own property in the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, foreign countries now at war with Great Britain. They fear that the war, if continued, will result in the destruction of their property. They believe that, if the shipments of mules and horses from this port are stopped, the war will cease. They claim that, by virtue of a declaration of international law contained in an international treaty to which the foreign countries in which their property is situated were not parties, they have the personal right to enjoin the shipments for the purpose of stopping the war, and thus saving their property from the destruction which they apprehend will result to it from a continuation of the war. When complainants' cause is thus analyzed, and the nature of the alleged right under the treaty is considered, it is obvious that a court of equity cannot take cognizance of the cause. The main case relied on by the counsel for the complainants is the case of Emperor of Austria v. Day, 3 de Gex, F.& J. 217 (English Chancery Reports), in which the Emperor of Austria sought and obtained an injuction to restrain the manufacture in England of a large quantity of notes purporting to be receivable as money in, and to be guarantied by, Hungary. That action was [*10070*]8. brought by the emperor of Austria as the sovereign and representative of his nation, and the case turned and was decided on considerations entirely different from, and in no manner resembling, those presented in this cause. It may be worth noticing that the counsel for the emperor of Austria freely conceded in the argument of the case that the exportation of munitions of war could not be enjoined. I am clearly of the opinion that this cause is not within the cognizance of this court, and for that reason the rule nisi must be denied. BOARMAN, District Judge, who sat in this cause with PARLANGE, District Judge, concurs in the opinion. Federal Reporter, Volume 108, Pages 461-465. [*10071*][*??*] L I ???? Ship" Philadelphia" Navy Yard, ????? S????nt?, ???. April 13th 1901 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C., Hon. and dear Sir: I have been attached to this ship almost two years, having been ordered out here on account of a throat difficulty. The climate agrees with one perfectly; and I have never preached and discharged my duties with more success than during these two years out here. Consequently, I am very anxious to remain out afloat and at sea until the date of my retirement about one year hence. I do not want shore-dutyI want to serve in the Pacific, a little over year more. Owing to my age, I am afraid interest [???] may he and to decide [?] [?ment] a little later. I am just [????] as hence been at anytime during the last twenty years who seem anxious to secure a term of one year more out here afloat and at the [?] in the Pacific. I have thought you might cheerfully say one word to the War Secretary in my behalf. I am a New Yorker and was educated in theology in New York City at the General Theological Seminary. I am a dutchman and a lineal descendant of the Dornants who settled Flat Bank. I am a member of the Northland Society. I am a resident of Chemung County, N.Y. and over a small-farm, seven over residence in the valley of the Chemung, near the city of Elmira. l will reside there in my retirement, if the climate will allow me to do so. I am a stranger to you, and make this application with much hesitancy. But I am anxious to remain on duty out here afloat and at sea in the Pacific. In view of this, I make my application to you; and I believe you will speak the word that will secure that I am so anxious now to secure. Very respectfully Yours, S. D. Boorson, Chaplain, U.S. Army [*10073*]COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY April 13, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Roosevelt: The officials of the National Educational Association, of which I am a trustee, and which is the one and only thoroughly representative organization of teachers in the United States, have asked me to say to you that they believe it would be a source of great inspiration to the teachers of the country if your engagements would permit you to make a brief address at one of their evening sessions at Detroit, Mich., to be held on July 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th next. There will be, I suppose, 15,000 or 16,000 teachers in attendance from every state and territory, from the President of Harvard University to the cross-roads teacher in the South-West. The meetings are regarded as perhaps the most influential held anywhere in the country, for reaching and forming public opinion, and it is simply a question as to whether you care to speak at all during the summer, and if so whether this particular invitation is attractive? I do not want you to decide it at all with reference to my personal relation to the matter, as you know I have advised you not to make many speeches at present. If, however, you are going to make a few speeches during the next year or two before non-political bodies and on non-political occasions, then here is a really great opportunity. President Harrison came to the meeting of the Association while President of the United States and made an address [*10074*]-2- which has not yet been forgotten. I am writing at the urgent request of the present President of the Association, Principal James M. Green, State Normal School, Trenton, N. J. Very sincerely yours, Nicholas Murray Butler [*10075*]314 9th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. April 13, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:-- I have the honor to address this communication to you and hope that you will see fit to grant us the following request: A number of young men are forming a Military Company to be mustered in the National Guard of Washington, D.C., and want the honor of naming the company "The Roosevelt Rifles". Other men of prominence have had military companies named after them and in consideration of your great military service to our country in the Spanish-American War and your now exalted position, we would deem it a great honor to be known as "The Roosevelt Rifles." I know that you will not have any cause to regret granting us this privilege, as we numberamong our ranks the most prominent young business men of this city. Very respectfully yours, [*John Doyle Carmory*] 10076[*Ans by MS*] DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE United States Court of Private Land Claims FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF Spanish and Mexican Land Titles IN COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, ARIZONA, NEVADA, UTAH, AND WYOMING. Santa Fe, N. Mex., ____190 April 13, 1901. JOSEPH R. REED, Chief Justice, THOMAS C. FULLER, } WILLIAM W. MURRAY, } Associate WILBUR F. STONE, } Justices. HENRY C, SLUSS, } MATT. G. REYNOLDS, U. S. Attorney. JAMES H. REEDER, Clerk. IRENEO L. CHAVES, Deputy Clerk. R. L. LONG, Deputy Clerk for Arizona. C. M. Foraker, U. S. Marshal. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Feeling an interest in the appointment of my son, Sherrard Coleman, to the position for which he is an applicant in the United States Army and in his absence and without any suggestion from him I take the liberty of asking you to use your influence with the President, who is the appointing power, in his behalf. I have no doubt that he has signified to you his desires upon this subject nor have I any doubt that your personal application to the President would secure him the appointment he desires. He has elected to remain on detached service in the Philippines and is therefore not here to look after his own interests. Anything that you may be able to do for him will be appreciated not only by me but by the people of this Territory. By all the prominent people here he has been strongly endorsed and his appointment strongly urged. Very respectfully, Your most obedient servant, Clayton G. Coleman Special Agent Dep't of Justice. [*10077*]C. G. Gunther's Sons, Furriers, (Estabd A.D. 1820) No. 184 Fifth Avenue, New York, April 13.1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- Replying to your favor 13th. inst. would say we do not believe it is the large skull which is missing, as there is a very large on in the lot, in fact it is the finest collection we have ever had the pleasure of handling. We feel, permit us to say, that your friends, the press and the public would gladly receive an invitation to inspect them, and we would esteem it a pleasure to arrange this if you think well of it. We have them all nailed out separately around the room and they certainly present a very impressive appearance. We note your intention to call here on Thursday 10078 morning next, April 18th., and will await your further orders until then. We remain, Very truly yours, [*C. G. Gunther's Sons*] Per L. de Lancey. 10079Pittsubrg, Pa. 4-13-1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Colonel: Your letter of recent date received, and in reply will say that I have only been in Pittsburg since last December, and have been staying with my brother, who has been with Mr. Black for the past seven years; however I enclose you recommendations from persons who have known me, and with whom I have been associated, socially, in business, and politically, for a number of years; and I will say that they are all Republicans, every one of them; and I am a Democrat. I know you will do the best you can for me, Colonel, and that is all I ask. I expect to be proficient in the Spanish language before I leave here, which will be about August 1st. 10080Before coming to Pittsburg, Newkirk, Oklahoma has been my home for seven years. Thanking you for the favor, and asking you to return the enclosed letters, I remain, Yours Truly, Jacob M. Haynes. 4862-2nd Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. 10081Studio 348 West 57th Street. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I look forward with great pleasure to your coming on Friday morning April 19th. Very sincerely yours F L KELLY. April 13th 1901 10082DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINTON, D.C. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I thank you for your very cordial letter of congratulations and hospitable invitation. Should I be in your vicinity at any time, I will surely call to pay my respects and avail myself of the opportunity of marking your personal acquaintance. Sincerely, yours, [*Signature*] 13 April. [*[01]*] 10083 [*07*] United States Senate, Personal. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 13, 1901. Dear Theodore:- I have your letter of the 10th. I was very much amused by the Pritchett incident, and very much flattered. I do not know when I have had a more genuine compliment. The curious thing was that, although I had not seen Pritchett for six months, in his speech he took exactly the line that I had taken in my speech as that which ought to be taken, and justified at once all that I had said about him. He did not put it, of course, in the same way that I did, but the spirit was the same. Everything works for the best sometimes, and the fact that you had to make a run to catch your secretary, I have no doubt, will do your figure good. The Board of Visitors to the naval Observatory have been here, and professor Pickering came in to see me. He is very hostile to the naval control, like most of the astronomers, but he told me that President Harper had heard from you, and that when the Board met later in New York they were going to ask you to meet with them and give them your views. I told him that I thought that you, like myself, knew very little about the purely scientific work, but that you had very decided opinions, owing to your experience in the Department, as to the manner of administration. If they do ask you to meet them I hope you will go, because I think you can say with great force what I said, as we agree on the general proposition. The case, in a [*10084*]United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D.C., few words,is this: For many years the scientific work of the Observatory has not been what it ought to be. This has been partly owing to the variation which always comes in the abilities of different professors at different periods,and partly from the fact that some of the Superintendents have been carlessly selected and were not officers with any scientific training at all. But the main difficulty of late years has been the incessant effort of the astronomers outside to take the Observatory away from the Navy Department. This has made it the subject of contest, and has been kept up a feeling of uncertainty and created factional divisions in the forces at the Observatory. Under these circumstances, [of course], the work has suffered. The astronomers, of course, put their argument on the ground that they want the National Observatory to do better work, which is very proper, but the real object of the astronomers is to get control of the institution. Now I am very clear that nothing will be gained by shifting the Observatory to another Department,and while it is in the Navy Department, it is perfectly clear to me, that a naval officer, properly selected, ought to be the Superintendent. On these points I am sure you and I agree from the talks we have had. To detach it from the Navy Department and not put it under another, [or to] but leave it simply as an independent institution by itself, wouod destroy all responsibility and would lead to the extravagance which has marked so many of the scientific government institutions. I doubt very much,also,whether such a change [*10085*]United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C., would really improve the work. Now the board,under the law, has really no right to concern itself with the question of administration. They have the power,and I think it is their duty,to advise the line of astronomical work which should be followed,and then the Superintendent and the astronomers can follow this line and better results will be obtained than is now the case, but if the Board goes in to change the executive administration and break down the naval control they will bring on a fight in Congress that is likely to endure for sometime,and during which all prospect of improvement in the work of the Observatory will be lost,because the Navy on one hand,and the astronomers on the other,will be constantly fighting each other and not attending to science. This,I think,would be a misfortune, and the way to get an improvement in the work of the Observatory is for the Board of Visitors to do as I have suggested. I hope you will have an opportunity to meet the Board and put these points to them,which,from you knowledge as Assistant Secretary,would have great weight. I have received a letter from Major May,who wants to be a Paymaster in the Army. I saw his name on Root's list the other day,and I believe he is going to be appointed,but this I cannot tell him,and I would not in any event,for,of course, some changes may be made. He is incessant in his pressure,and wants me to write to you to ask your opinion of him. This I accordingly do,and if you could send me a letter in response to my enquiry,saying what you know about him,I will file it, 10086United States Senate, WASHINGTON, D. C., and it will cause him satisfaction. As to Buffalo,I do not know what I shall say,but I think I shall probably develope some of the things which I mean to say to the Home Market Club as to the responsibilities which our increasing commerce brings us,and I hope that line will not interfere with you. With best regards, Always yours, [*H. C. Lodge*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President. 10087 [shorthand notation]Headquarters Weld County Republican Central Committee. Greeley, Colo. April 13, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My Dear Colonel:- I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your 'photo in rough rider uniform for which please accept my greatest thanks. I will treasure it the most of any thing I possess as long as I live, and it will no doubt go on down to posterity. I have it now framed and hanging in my office. I am an ardent admirer of the American soldier and therefore you have most materially added to the satisfaction of my passion in this regard, and have now many photos of officers and soldiers in both the Army and Volunteers. Here's to Col. Roosevelt -- our ideal -- whether cowboy on the plains, or rough rider at San Juan, the chief executive of a great commonwealth, or President of the U.S. Senate. Very respectfully your obedient servant Henry C. Luther 24 and 25 Bank Block Greeley, Colo. [*10088*][*ackd 4-15-1901*] Washington, D. C. April 13, 1901. To the President, Washington, D. C. Sir:- When my voice failed me at our conversation Thursday, I was trying to tell you that my wife and children are heartbroken over what has befallen me under your administration. In the natural order of promotions I should now be third in the list of Major Generals instead of second in the list of brigadier generals. Have I deserved this because of my failure to secure field service? I asked for such service April 12, 1898, before mobilization began. (Copy enclosed) The answer was my assignment to command the entire Pacific coast. Within my command the Philippine expedition was organized, outfitted, equipped and transported across the Pacific. This also rested wholly in my hands at the beginning, and after the sailing of Generals Merritt and Otis. This was alone a work of great magnitude and without a precedent in our history. Not a word of criticism has ever been made upon my service in this connection so far as I know, while General Merritt has placed in the War Department his high commendation of that work. Is such service to be regarded as less important than the command of a division or a corps in the field? and shall it count for nothing in the distribution of rewards? The [*10089*]-2- President himself has acknowledged that I could not have asked release from such a duty at such a time and under such conditions without meriting and receiving the severest rebuke. When I was finally relieved from that duty I ranked every officer that remaining in the Philippines, under my volunteer commission, so that, in justice to General Otis, I could not ask to supercede him, but I have commanded two large departments almost continuously since that date, involving a full share in the preparation and forwarding of troops for foreign service, and including the administration of affairs growing out of miners' riots in Idaho. These duties combined, I submit, should fairly constitute a Major General's command. The next and last opportunity for field service was offered by the Chinese Expedition. Senator Wolcott of Colorado, at my request made a strong personal appeal in my behalf for a share in that expedition, even in a subordinate capacity, if that be necessary (copy of letter enclosed.) Have my claims for recognition been insufficiently set forth? When promotions were in order under the new law I wired Adjutant General Corbin Feby. 4th as follows: "If my interests are in danger I want to come to Washington." His answer of same date was as follows: "Nomination under consideration, probably be made today. Of course no objection to your coming to Washington at any time." I quote these telegrams to show that I was not indifferent, but giving the [*10090*]-3- matter such attention as I could without neglecting my duty or importuning the President. When the vacancy of General Miles became available through his confirmation as Lieutenant General, I telegraphed the President has follows: "I beg the President to consider that the present is my last opportunity for promotion; also that I have been denied field service through no fault of mine, having applied before a soldier was moved in April 1898, and again for service in China, offering to serve under a Junior if necessary - see Senator Wolcott's letter to the President dated July 26th" and this I followed by another telegram dated Feb. 26th, in which I offered immediate retirement if promoted. I shall reach the age for compulsory retirement in November, and before any of the present Major Generals. Consequently there seems now no way by which the one aspiration of my life can be realized unless some Major General shall make way for it by voluntary retirement or otherwise. I place these facts and suggestions before the President, not in the spirit of fault-finding, but in the hope that he may be able to recognize the justice of my petition and find a way to grant it. With great respect, Your obedient servant, H C Merriam Brig. Genl. U. S. A. [*10091*][For 1 enc see Merriam, -4=12-1898, For 1 attachment see notes 10-10-01][*Copy*] Washington, D. C. April 13, 1901. To the President, Washington, D. C. Sir:- When my voice failed me at our conversation Thursday I was trying to tell you that my wife and children are heartbroken over what has befallen me under your administration. In the natural order of promotions I should now be third in the list of Major Generals instead of second in the list of brigadier genrals. Have I deserved this because of my failure to secure field service? I asked for such service April 12, 1898, before mobilization began. (Copy enclosed) The answer was my assignment to command the entire Pacific coast. Within my command the Philippine expedition was organized, outfitted, equipped and transported across the Pacific. This also rested wholly in my hands at the beginning, and after the sailing of Generals Merritt and Otis. This was alone a work of great magnitude and without a precedent in our history. Not a word of criticism has ever been made upon my service in this connection so far as I know, while General Merritt has placed in the War Department his high commendation of that work. Is such service to be regarded as less important than the command of a division or a corps in the field? and shall it count for nothing in the distribution of rewards? Tha [*10092*]-2- President himself has acknowledged that I could not have asked release from such a duty at such a time and under such conditions without meriting and receiving the severest rebuke. When I was finally relieved from that duty I ranked every officer then remaining in the Philippines, under my volunteer commission, so that, in justice to General Otis, I could not ask to supercede him, but I have commanded two large departments almost continuously since that date, involving a full share in the preparation and forwarding of troops for foreign service, and including the administration of affairs growing out of miners' riots in Idaho. These duties combined, I submit, should fairly constitute a Major General's command. The next and last opportunity for field service was offered by the Chinese Expedition. Senator Wolcott of Colorado, at my request made a strong personal appeal in my behalf for a share in that expedition, even in a subordinate capacity, if that be necessary (copy of letter enclosed.) Have my claims for recognition been insufficiently set forth? When promotions were in order under the new law I wired Adjutant General Corbin Feby. 4th as follows: "If my interests are in danger I want to come to Washington." His answer of same date was as follows: "Nomination under consideration, probably be made today. Of course no objection to your coming to Washington at any time." I quote these telegrams to show that I was not indifferent, but giving the [*10093*]-3- matter such attention as I could without neglecting my duty or importuning the President. When the vacancy of General Miles became available through his confirmation as Lieutenant General, I telegraphed the President has follows: "I beg the President to consider that the present is my last opportunity for promotion; also that I have been denied field service through no fault of mine, having applied before a soldier was moved in April 1898, and again for service in China, offering to serve under a Junior if necessary - see Senator Wolcott's letter to the President dated July 26th" and this I followed by another telegram dated Feb. 26th, in which I offered immediate retirement if promoted. I shall reach the age for compulsory retirement in November, and before any of the present Major Generals. Consequently there seems now no way by which the one aspiration of my life can be realized unless some Major General shall make way for it by voluntary retirement or otherwise. I place these facts and suggestions before the President, not in the spirit of fault-finding, but in the hope that he may be able to recognize the justice of my petition and find a way to grant it. With great respect, Your obedient servant, H. C. Merriam Brig. Genl. U. S. A. A true copy. H. C. Merriam, Brig. Genl. U. S. A. [*10094*]OGDEN & BROOK, 526 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. ST. JOHN'S ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND. BROAD BROOK CO. CONN. NEW YORK, April 13, 1901. ___190 My dear Colonel:- I shall be pleased to call upon you next Friday morning, 19th inst., at 9:30 o'clock at #422 Madison Avenue, in accordance with your letter of the 12th inst. Yours etc., Willis L. Ogden Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. [*10095*]COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON, D.C., Auburn, N. Y., April 15, 1901. Fifty-Sixty Congress Sereno E. Payne, Chairman Dict. by S. E. P. to B. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. President:- Yours of the 11th in regard to William H. Egather, late Private Company D, Battalion Engineers received. I have also received a letter from Mr. Egather of the 13th inst. I took this case up a year and a half ago and suceeded in getting the imprisonment remitted. I do not now recall the extenuating circumstances in the case, as I have had, I am sorry to say, so many cases where my constituents in the army have seemed to have run amuck of the authorities. I am going to Washington early next week and will endeavor to see the Secretary of War. It will be of great assistance if you would write a letter individually to the Secretary of War, in the matter, and I shall be greatly obliged to you if you will do so. Yours very truly, Sereno E. Payne [*10096*]JACOB A. RiiS, 524 BEECH STREET, NORTH, RICHMOND HILL, BOR. OF QUEENS. NEW YORK, April 13 1901 My dear Colonel. I am glad the article about Mrs Roosevelt did not offend. I know your feeling about it and subscribe to it with heart and soul. It was part a question of the lesser evil. If I didn't write it, somebody would. So I did. The criticism of my book to which you alluded yesterday in your letter was in the Hebrew Standard, if I remember rightly. Anyway, it was a Hebrew paper. Just think of it! But it is all right. It gave me a chance to speak my mind. Without that kind of a chance, half the time I don't know what is in my own mind; so I am grateful. [*10097*]2 When you have read the enclosed letter, throw it away. I have answered it. It came just now in my mail and is so typical of the people of that sundered part of Denmark from which he came, and tells so graphically of the hardships inforced upon them by the German conqueror - who will never conquer them- that I would like you to see of what sort are some of your countrymen when, please God, some day you will rule over. They are good stuff. As to John, I had rather vaguely in mind some sort of surveyor, geological or other expedition, which the U. S. sends out, in which he might go along as a bearer of larders, a handy lad, big and strong and able, to sort of satisfy the demand for adventure in his soul, in good company and with good, hard work [would?]he has grown out into manhood. I have heard of suchJACOB A. RiiS, 524 BEECH STREET, NORTH, RICHMOND HILL, BOR. OF QUEENS. NEW YORK, ____190 3 expedition. We talked of it once, long ago. But do not bother with it, if the thing does not occur to you at once under its proper head. I, not the United States, am responsible for the lad's bringing up, and I am not going to shove the burden of it over on a country. I was just thinking there might be such a niche in which he might fit in, and grow while earning his keep. With love from my wife as well as from myself, I am always yours Jacob A Riis I have mail sent the 7th chapter of my story to the Outlook. When that is published, I want you to tell me in all sincerity, such as you will, and also from Mrs. Roosevelt, whether I have overstepped the line or not. I hope not. It is about my wife. [*10098*]New York State Hospital for the Care of Crippled and Deformed Children. Manager. Rt. Rev. Henry C. Potter, D. D., President. Tarrytown, N. Y., Apl. 13th 1901 Dear Colonel Roosevelt- Bishop Potter, our President, has selected Friday, May 17th prox., in the afternoon, as the time to informally open our Hospital at Tarrytown- We, of the Board and our guests propose to have a special train to go and return from the Hospital. The occasion would be sadly incomplete if you were not present - and I write this early to be sure and secure you and Mrs Roosevelt's presence- I sincerely trust that you will accept, and it seems singularly appropriate that you and Bishop Potter should help to inaugurate this new movement, which really had its inception in my humble efforts under the guidance of your father, and the Bishops brother, over thirty years ago- I am, Very Truly Yrs Newton M Shaffer [*10099*][shorthand notation]TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE J. W. YERKES. COMMISSIONER Washington. April 13, 1901. My dear Sir: Your letter of April 10, enclosing letter from Mr. W. E. Crockett and letter from Revenue Agent David A. Gates, received and contents carefully noted. This Office was compelled by reason of the fact that the expenditures of this Bureau were running largely in excess of the annual appropriations for its support, to require a reduction of the force throughout the Collection Districts in the United States. Under our orders the number was reduced but the privilege of naming those who should be dropped from the roster was committed to the Collectors. If I had known when the order was made that Mr. Crockett was a 10100-2- Deputy Collector I would have requested his retention by the Collector, although I have no power in the matter as the authority in these matters in devolved on the Collectors. I will immediately take this matter up with Collector Rucker and see if it is possible to secure the reinstatement of Mr. Crockett. This can be done by dropping some other Deputy Collector and returning Mr. Crockett to the rolls. I do this with pleasure at your request. I am, Very sincerely, J. M. Yerkes Commissi oner. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President United States, Oyster Bay, New York. [*10101*]Grass valley, California, April 14th -1901- Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir. Your kind favor of recent date is received and for which please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation. It was, indeed, more than kind of you to remember me in this way for which I am duly grateful. Please accept my best wishes for your future hopes and aspirations knowing that the day star of your laudable ambitions is shining brightly 10102in the hearts of your countrymen. Wishing you much pleasure and success. I remain very sincerely, Mrs. Emeline Richardson Corwin. 10103 CHARLES F. FRAZEE, TEAS, COFFEES AND MARYLAND CLUB STOGIES. Pittsburg, Pa. 4/14 1901 Say Tedy old boy I feared this when you alowed your name to go up for Vice President do not alow them to freese you out as my frend [Mat?] is throwing us down in our state at present as I have hunted at [Mekea?] regained my health at Glenwood Springs and fished in the Grand and have a fine Trout Stream of my own in western Maryland or at Deer Park where Grover Cleveland went on his weding trip [*10105*] The Eclipse of "Teddy." (Indianapolis Press.) With continuing sadness and deepening gloom young America has watched the silent and unequal contest between the strenuous life and the innocuous desuetude of the vice presidential office. It seems but yesterday that Terrible Ted was the whole thing. From that sultry summer day in June, when listened to the voice of the siren, disguised as Vox Populi, speaking through the Platt-Quay combination at Philadelphia, up to the ides of November, we were almost persuaded that he was the only face card in the Presidential game, equal to any big dog flush that ever was shown. There were no McKinley clubs. Cy Clark and all other Indians forgot the name of McKinley and called themselves Rough Riders. Pink carnations and pale smiles clear the track for khaki and war whoops. Roosevelt, the warrior; Roosevelt the reformer; Roosevelt the doer of star deeds was making the campaign, and McKinley, the Hon. Mark and all the rest of that crowd were small potatoes, and three in a hill. But since that fatal day in November, what has happened? With painful regularity this man McKinley continues to do the business of the country and get his name in the papers daily, without so much as a reference to Roosevelt. Cuba is smothered with an amendment, and the man that freed her at San Juan Hill says never a word. Aguinaldo is captured, and the man that inspired the whole nation with a strenuous thirst for fame is not heard from. Even Rodenburg is appointed to the place he once occupied and made so much of, with the apparent purpose of starving out the civil service reform for which he struggled, and he never peeps. Have those teeth that were the terror of evil doers been drawn? Evidently knock-out drops are mild in their influence as compared with the hebitudinous effects of the vice presidency. -------------------------- Their Best Chance. "Do you think the Russians are likely to kill the czar with dynamite?" "No, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if they scared him to death." [*10104*]CHARLES F. FRAZEE, TEAS, COFFEES AND MARYLAND CLUB STOGIES. Pittsburg, Pa. 4/14 1901 Say Tedy old boy I feared this when you alowed your name to go up for Vice President do not alow them to freese you out as my frend [?] is throwing us down in our state at present as I hve hunted at [?] regard my health at Glenwood Springs and fished in the Grand and have a fine Trout Stream of my own in western Maryland or at Deer Park where Grover Cleveland went on his weding trip [*10105*] The Eclipse of "Teddy." (Indianapolis Press.) With continuing sadness and deepening gloom young America has watched the silent and unequal contest between the strenuous life and the innocuous desuetude of the vice presidential office. It seems but yesterday that Terrible Ted was the whole thing. From that sultry summer day in June, when listened to the voice of the siren, disguised as Vox Populi, speaking through the Platt-Quay combination at Philadelphia, up to the ides of November, we were almost persuaded that he was the only face card in the Presidential game, equal to any big dog flush that ever was shown. There were no McKinley clubs. Oy Clark and all other Indians forgot the name of McKinley and called themselves Rough Riders. Pink carnations and pale smiles clear the track for khaki and war whoops. Roosevelt, the warrior; Roosevelt the reformer; Roosevelt the doer of star deeds was making the campaign, and McKinley, the Hon. Mark and all the rest of that crowd were small potatoes, and three in a hill. But since that fatal day in November, what has happened? With painful regularity this man McKinley continues to do the business of the country and get his name in the papers daily, without so much as a reference to Roosevelt. Cuba is smothered with an amendment, and the man that freed her at San Juan Hill says never a word. Aguinaldo is captured, and the man that inspired the whole nation with a strenuous thirst for fame is not heard from. Even Rodenburg is appointed to the place he once occupied and made so much of, with the apparent purpose of starving out the civil service reform for which he struggled, and he never peeps. Have those teeth that were the terror of evil doers been drawn? Evidently knock-out drops are mild in their influence as compared with the hebitudinous effects of the vice presidency. -------------------------- Their Best Chance. "Do you think the Russians are likely to kill the czar with dynamite?" "No, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if they scared him to death." [*10104*] CHARLES F. FRAZEE, TEAS, COFFEES AND MARYLAND CLUB STOGIES. Pittsburg, Pa. ____190 is at your service and would lik to have you go out their for a fish for the Speckeld Buties and Smok a fiew Maryland Club Stogies then you would be a Thorough Pittsburger after Smoking them Yours Truly Chas. F. Frazee [*10106*]Manila. P.I. April 14th 1901 Colonel. Theodore. Roosevelt Vice President United States Washington. D. C. Dear Colonel I am here in Manila Police Inspectors, I would like a commission in the Regular Army but am afraid of the Board of examination. if I only had a few months to study I would be alright. but in the last year I have been busy and no time to study. the officers tell me the Board is very strict and only four percent has passed so far. I was Forty the 4th of last February. and am in excellent health. I would like A commission as First Lieut of Cavalry if possible. In 98 the President told me if the army was increased to some back he [*10107*]would not forget me. But I will not get to go home with the Regiment and probly will not be mustered out here until June 30. and I am afraid I will be left if I wait untill that time as probly all the appointments will be filled before then. I will leave the matter with you. and if it is impossible for me to get in the army please give me A letter to Judge Taft. I have been commanding officer of Jimenez Mindanao for the last four months and had some lively times there, I was ordered to report to the Provost martial General on January 24th but General Kobba said he could not spare me. but after the insurgents was cleaned out the order was renewed on March 30. I enclose a recommendation from Major Craighill. will send one from the Colonel later on Respectfully Yours John W. Green Capt 40 U. S. V. Inspector of Police Manila PI 10108HOTEL BRIGHTON ATLANTIC CITY that night, so I'll just slip back on the special to New York and the midnight train [xxxx] home. I appreciate the invitation, you dear old fellow, but you just take my room and make some fellow happy who would feel hurt if he wasn't asked. I'm sure you'll be crowded. The Home Market Club has asked me to speak but I've declined. You see they are to have you and Crane, Hart, Lodge [*10110*] HOTEL BRIGHTON ATLANTIC CITY Apr 14, 1901. Dear Theodore:- I have accepted the kind invitation of Bro. Swan to help you through the 3rd Degree. It will be a very great pleasure to me. You are ever so kind to ask me to stay at your hospitable home, old man, but I don't want you to think me a nuisance and a bother - I know just how you will be [xx] besieged on [*10109*] HOTEL BRIGHTON ATLANTIC CITY Hoar and Hanna. The programme is too long as it is and I thought one less would give you more time to speak. When Draper came to me at first I understood that you Lodge & I were to be the only speakers with two words from the Governor, a good friend of yours and a fine fellow- Good luck, old fellow. I'm longing to see you, affectionately, Curtis Guild, Jr. 10111[shorthand notation]Charles R. Reeves, Attorney at Law. Will Practice in all State and United States Courts. April 14 1901 Hon. Theodore Rosevaldt Vice pres of U. S. Washington. D. C. My Dear Sir: I write you as an appeal for an old vetran of 105th Pen Vol Inft of the Civil War also the 106th Co H Vetran Penn. Vol. that is trying to be austed by the element existing here who call themselves [Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints] but who are more generally known as mormans The Hon John L Smith the principal leader in the move is a resident of Oakley (30) miles away and he is 1st Councelor of the presidents of said church assisted [by the Co Judge Thomas E Harper who is a Morman Bishop with] other members of said Church- I feel an interest in this affair 10112Charles R. Reeves, Attorney at Law. Will Practice in all State and United States Courts. 2 190 as Mr J E Miller is an old soldier wounded five times at Fair Oak Va 1862 - Chancelorville Va once at Gettysburg Penn. once and was color bear of said regiment in the battle and was made a 2nd Lieut for meritorious conduct on the field of battle - again wounded at Spottsvania Court House Va - he to day is an honored citizen of this place - he at one time was a well to do citizen but now is in much closer circumstance owing to his liberality he being the father of the Albion State Normal College at this place - he is one of these men which the public owe so much - that are wrongly treated and neglected - he has been the post master of this place an efficient officer - Obliging and respectfull of all his duties [*10113*]Charles R. Reeves, Attorney at Law. Will Practice in all State and United States Courts. 3 190 and obligations - Let me state that I do this volunteerily and for the true brotherly feeling I have for one who is deserving of much and receives nothing - Will you kindly lend an assisting hand at the post Office Department that this may not be another act of which our Government so often does through its agents unknowingly toward those whom deserves our greatest care and consideration I was a soldier [at] in 1898 and that made me love the veterans of the 60's and I hope that with your assistants that we may still honor those whom honor is due I am your Obedient Servant Chas. R. Reeves Late Co G. 3rd Tex Vol Inft Albion Idaho [*10114*]4041 Walnut Street Sunday April 14 1901 My Dear Vice President [?] been silent a good while! But I know you have a [?]. Let me know, please, when and where we will get an account of your exploits among the Colorado[?]. I much want to see it 2nd I enclose copy -- & I have just mailed you two copies of the 'Philadelphian' with my two columns about Theodore Roosevelt and the [?] in '94. You must tell me whether you like it -- for I have nailed my flag to the masthead for Roosevelt & victory And you will [?] a my [?]. Tom Johnson will be the Democrat -- but you are ahead [?] & in the peoples heart' I had but 3 or 4 hours in which to write the paper, else I wd have been more "round & perfect as a star"! I cannot but, [?] had called Odell a "clean man"! O' no I said "Close not clean"! [*10115*]I always told you the people wd need you in 1904 more than we wd need the people. That story about Blaine & Phelps? is absolutely true. It cannot do any harm and may do good I loved Phelps ([?]) dearly & we made a desperate fight against Sewell for the Senate of New Jersey. But while Phelps had plenty of money and used it recklessly Sewell was far to [?] when on the game of corruption & beat him easily. At that time Bill Sewell had the democratic support [?] who was a clean democrat. But Sewell [?] in [?]. [?] goes to Europe next month. He looks to me as if he is dying. He has just returned from the Hot Springs. Your letters will [?] as strictly confidential. Your old friend, James Matlack Scovel East [?] New York My wife who is a woman of great talent! thinks I may have started on the Roosevelt fight too early. I think not. JMSState of New York Board of Mediation and Arbitration. James M. Gilbert, Chairman. Thomas A. Braniff, Secretary. W. H. H. Webster, } Francis B. Delehanty, } Commissioners James M. Gilbert, } Albany _______189__ Buffalo, N. Y. Apr. 14, 1901. Col. Roosevelt: Vice President of the U.S. My Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I am in receipt of your letter of the 8th inst., and thank you for your kind advice. I have no desire to take any office in which I would not be likely to make a success, or would bring reflection on the Government. Still I have had as much diplomatic training as anybody would need, in the four years as Consul at Chatham, and the five years on the State Arbitration Board, and during that time I do not recall a single instance where I made a mistake. I am not familiar with the Spanish Language, but I understand it is very easy to learn, and if necessary I could take it up, and as far as understanding International Law the fine points are settled in Washington. However it will probaly be some time before a successor to Mr. Loomis will be appointed, and during that time we can find out just what the State Department requires. I will see you at the opening of the Pan American, as I understand you intend to be there. Yours Very Respectfuly, W H H Webster [*10116*]FileApril 14 1901 AIKEN CLUB AIKEN, S. C. My dear Col. Roosevelt Your letter came yesterday when I was laid up in bed with a cold, and it did quite a little to cheer me up. You may be sure I was pleased with the invitation and I am surely [*10117*] stays I don't know.coming, though just when it will be I don't know. I think I may have to leave here in a day or two for all the places are closing up. Perhaps I shall go to Maryland or Virginia, and then when May comes start north. So then is when you must expect me. Very sincerely yours Erskine Wood P. S. Father is on his way East, though when he arrives or how long he 10118The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York April 15, 1901. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: Your letter of April 10th enclosing a copy of the address you are to deliver before Home Market Club of Boston, comes while my father is in the South, where he has gone to fulfill an engagement at the University of Virginia. I know that he would read your address with interest and satisfaction, but I do not keep it for him as he will not return until about May 5th. May I take the occasion to refer again to a suggestion which I laid before you when I had the pleasure of meeting you at breakfast the other morning? Do you not think it would be helpful to the public to read an article from your pen on the dishonorable side of war -- although that does not strike me as a very felicitous title. If a clergyman or a college professor or the editor of a newspaper like The Outlook dwells to any extent [*10119*]The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 2 on the brutality, the selfishness, the envy, the commercial corruption and all the rest of the evils that inevitably follow in the train of war, what he says is generally discounted as the theorizing of a man who has had no practical experience. It seems to me that if you could point out the various forms of dishonor that war inevitably produces, and how those forms of dishonor may be guarded against, and how both the officer and the private soldier should be inspired by the noble side of their calling to stand against such dishonor, I believe it would do great good. I am reminded of this by a sentence in your Home Market Club address, in which you say that we should be constantly on our guard against the offenses that are bound to occur in our expansion policy; but that such offenses should not result in the condemnation of that policy, any more than dishonesty in banking should lead to the abolition of the banking system. I do not know of anybody who [*10120*]The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue (near 23d Street) New York 2 could speak so clearly and with so much influence as you can on this subject. Of course I can quite understand that there may be very wise official reasons why we should not expect such an article from you, but if you feel at liberty to write a paper of this character we should be very glad to receive it and to print it. I am, with very much respect, Faithfully yours, Lawrence J Abbott Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. [*10121*][shorthand notation]STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF STATE INSPECTOR OF GAS METERS [XXXXXXXX] No. 1 Hanover Square. Jastrow Alexander, State Inspector, New York. New York City, April 15, 1901. His Excellency, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Colonel:- Pardon me for intruding upon you at this time, and at your own home where you are about to seek the well merited repose from your arduous labors of the past years. But the matter for which I desire your kind intercession is so urgent and well deserved, that I have taken this step, although very reluctant to me, I assure you. It concerns a man, who is an applicant for a small position in the District Attorney's Office. I have known, Mr. Benjamin for a great many years as an ardent and untiring worker in the Republican ranks. He is a present a captain in one of my election districts, and his services as such, are almost indispensable. He is without a position and without means to support his numerous family. If the District Attorney chooses to appoint him, he will have a good, reliable man in his office; in fact, I am ready to vouch for his honesty and integrity. Of course, I do not ask your indorsement on the application [*10122*]STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF STATE INSPECTOR OF GAS METERS [XXXXXXXX] No. 1 Hanover Square. Jastrow Alexander, State Inspector, New York. New York City, ______ No. 2 for it would hardly be becoming your high exalted position, but I would most respectfully request from you a few lines to Mr. Philbin, recommending the man to his kind consideration, which I intent to accompany his application. Again asking to be excused for my untimely intrusion, and with kind wishes for your welfare, I remain, Yours ever faithfully, Jastrow Alexander [*10123*]130 W. 33 St. New York April 15 - 1901 Vice President Thudore Roosevent Dear Sir: - I am a young negro man striving to get a position, as letter carrier. I passed the civil service examination last Nov. and I received my persentage April 11 - It was 77-60. I realize that I am quite low on the eligible list, but it was the best that I could do, as I had to leave school at the age of 11 years, to help to support my dear old parents. If you will kindly use your influence in my behalf, you will do me a great favor and it will be greatly appreciated by the Colored Baptist Minister of this City, and also by the Central Colored Republica Club. In regards to my references. I will refere you to Mr Charles H Hess. #66 Broadway. Mr Hawkes #45 Broadway Chairman of the 25 Assembly District Hoping that God's blessings will ever remain with you and your dear family I remain your humble servant John L. Anderson [*10124*] HARPER & BROTHERS PF PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON EDITORIAL ROOMS FRANKLIN SQVARE, NEW YORK CITY April 15, 1891 My dear Col. Roosevelt: I return the copy of the Home Market Club spread, with many thanks for the opportunity to look through it. It has pleased me much, and I haven't a ghost of a suggestion to make concerning it. You have a happy faculty for putting things concisely and clearly that [*10125*] I find myself envying you rather more than some of the other enviable things that have fallen to your lot. With best wishes, believe me always Faithfully yours John Kendrick Bangs [*10126*]The Manhattan Press Clipping Bureau, Arthur Cassot, Manager Rooms 30 and 32. No. 2 West 14th St. Knickerbocker Building, cor. 5th Ave. & 14th St. New York, April 15, 1901. My dear Sir:- I desire to call your attention to a specially valuable and attractive volume, which we have nearly ready. All the leading authoritative articles covering the principal fields of knowledge (art, science, literature, religion) as published in the New York Sun, have been collected in their original form, [with] into a handsome octavo volume, with photographs, and bound in 3/4 [leather] leavant at a low cost of $25.00. Kindly order at once, as the copies are strictly limited to 25, and each is numbered and will be ready in two weeks. Many of the articles are already out of print. Awaiting your favor, I remain, Yours respectfully, Arthur Cassot "Progress of XIX Century" [*10127*]City of Mexico March 22, 1901. [*April 15th*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States of America, Washington, D. C. Sir: I take the liberty of enclosing to you a statement I made to President Diaz here more than a year ago, asking his aid to secure me at least some measure of justice. The statement explains itself. I have been advised to refer to you as the only man in position, and with influence, that would be likely to aid me to get a fair review of the case by our own Government, which I have been unable to do, though I have persistently tried. My statement to the President was answered by the Department of Fomento, the same as about eight years ago, when I began to petition the Government. I will send you their statements, together with my answers, if you think that anything might yet be done, which you will conclude after you know just what has been done, which is as follows: When I found that the Mexican Government refused to protect me by not allowing me to acquire my title, as I had several times petitioned the Department of Fomento, and had been engaged in a lawsuit for four years without any result, and had been forcibly ejected from my place and thrown in jail and refused a hearing as set forth int he statement, I came to this city in 1895 to secure 10128-2- the aid of our Minister, at that time Mr. Ransom. He only jeered at me and called me a fool for coming to Mexico. (See my correspondence with the Department at Washington at that time, and also the report of Secretary Olney in the last month of his administration). When I found that I could do nothing here, I sent what papers and documents I had to Washington, where they have been ever since; and no copies of them were kept here at the Legation. The final instructions of the Department to the Legation here were not made, and for the reasons set forth in the Olney review of the case. When the administration was changed and Mr. Clayton finally installed as Ambassador, he was instructed by the Department (Secretary Sherman) to review the case and report to the Departmnet. I at once informed Mr. Clayton that all the papers and documents in the case, including the complete court record, in one case at least, the 1st District Court of Tapachula, were in Washington, and that I could not replace these papers, that I had once furnished them to the Legation, and that he should make a demand on the Department at Washington for the papers and court records. This he did not do, but procured what he called a summary (garbled report) of the court records, and with what other information was furnished him here by the Government, he proceeds to make his report and of course against me. Naturally, I protest against this manner of investigation: he has failed to notice all the important and leading facts 10129 -3- in the case. Among others, he denounces us as squatters and that the Company was not authorized to establish a colony, etc., while it is patent in all the statements, letters and papers of the Government and Company officials that we have been universally recognized as colonists. When we first arrived at the Colony we were registered in the custom house as Colonists and our goods admitted free as provided by the Colonization law at that time: that we continually enjoyed all the privileges and concessions of the said law for the ten years as promised: And that when the Company concession was revoked in 1836 it was provided that the Colonists should remain in quiet possession: That when the President of the present English Company Sir Edward Jinkenson on a visit to the Colony made a list of those he recognized as Colonists, which letter I have: And that the Governor of the state of Chiapas also made a list of those he recognized as Colonists and which is in accord with Sir Edward's letter. These facts Mr. Clayton knew, and further that I maintained a suit in the court of Tapachula for four years before I came tot his city on my claim as a Colonist, and it was finally decided in my favor on said claim which Mr. Clayton also knew. In the face of all these facts he lists us as some "some squatters" because as Sr. Mariscall tells him the Company "had no right to establish a Colony" I asked him to answer Mr. Mariscall if good faith on the part of the Government did not require them to protect us as Colonists. As any good American would have done: As the Government had installed us as Colonists and recognized us, and the Company's rights is a mere pretext and no reason and never was offered against us in their 10130-4- former statements, as you will see by examining the records in the department at Washington. And further, that he (Clayton0 ignore the fact that the department of Fomento superceeded the authority of the first district court in Tapachula by giving instructions to the state authorities that we the Colonists should acquire our titles from the present English Land Company, thus deciding the case against us without ever giving us a hearing, and at the instigation and missrepresentation of the Company attorney (Emile Velasco) of this city and we could get no decission from the said court where we last had the case, and I was forced to come here where we have so far failed on all hands, and notwithstanding this fact, he Mr. Clayton, makes this excuse for not protecting us "that we had not exhausted our rescourses at law:" and when it was clearly the duty of the Government to confirm and protect us in our rightst and not allow us to be forced into law suits. For a confirmation of above facts, see complete court records of first district court at Tapachula in state department at Washington. (This has never been translated in full because the legation here said my translation would not be accepted and the legation would not do it). Mr. Clayton alone, of all those that have ever had anything to do with the ease is the only man that has denied that I was a Colonist. I also had a correspondence with the late Mateos Romero as you may see the letters in the Department in Washington and that he made no pretence of denying my claim. Noe sir, as I know not which way to turn for help (as I have exhausted all the regular avenues) don't refuse me. to help me still get a hearing 10131-5- Any further information that may be required, ask for. Yours very respectfully, Janus Catlin City-Mexico Gen. Del. [*10132*]Read 1st[*Copy [4-15-01]*] To the Secretary of the Interior, Washington DC. Hon Sir:- The Commissioner of Patents has refused to receive, file and consider the hereto annexed petition of April 9th on grounds provided for in Rule 22. Your petitioner says that in the entire said petition not a word is said about the commissioner or of any of his acts, and in consequence no lack of courtesy is apparent any where on said petition to the Commissioner and in special not in the second paragraph on page -2-, the one mainly objected to. The petition cites the history of a case and refers to sufficient evidence in support of the statement. It is history that might be the party mentioned be considered as discourteous, though it be history. How this petitioner has received competent advise to the effect, that a petition, containing a recital of historical facts, in which the present incumbant of the office, of which the history is cited, is not personally concerned, - a petition, being a privileged communication in so far, as it is for remedy against unlawful wrong suffered and directed to the proper party in authority, though it cites facts far from complimentary to the wrong-doer, - can not lawfully be refused filing, consideration and decision on grounds as provided by Rule 22. viz for lack of courtesy towards a former office-holder in the Patent Office As a judicial Writ of mandamus will not issue, unless the Secretary of the Interior has been appealed to, petitioner so appeals and prays that the Commissioner be ordered to file the said petition and properly act thereon April 15. 1901 Respectfully F. M. F. CAZIN, 1108 BLOOMFIELD ST., HOBOKEN, N. J. 10133Enc in Cagin 4-16-01me as well as to Mr Coleman Most Sincerely, Mary Griswold Coleman Mr. Sherard Coleman, Worthington Ohio. Worthington Ohio April 15th 1901. To Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President, The United States My dear Col. Roosevelt: I received Gen. Corbins letter to you, which you so kindly sent to me- and and forwarded it to Mr Coleman as requested. I thank you for all the trouble you have taken regarding this matter. and particularly for the kind thoughtfulness of letting me know of my 10134must [???] appointment as otherwise I should not have known for weeks. I realize the exceedingly great influence being brought to bear to ottain appointments. and feel some but for your general intercession. Mr. Coleman would have received nothing. I regret that it was not possible to obtain the commission for which he applied, as he have always said that he could not afford at his age "to begin at the bottom of the line, with mere boys and work up." I think however he will see his way clear to accept the commission and pass the examination imposed. But I fear he will have to look for a civil appointment. Such as he had in the Land Court in New Mexico at the beginning of the Spanish War. Thanking you again for your [???] and your kind thougtfulness to 10135Omaha Nebr. April. 15th 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. My Dear Sir;- I beg leave to call your attention to enclosed copy of letter which I have just mailed to Senator Hanna. I was offered a clerkship in the Governors office of Guam but having children of school age I could not afford to accept the position and acting upon my own judgement and the advice of Senator Willard I declined to accept it. My endorsements are from Senators Willard and Dietrich. Hon R. B. Schneider National Committeeman Hon. H. C. Lindsay Chairman of State. Central Committee Hon. J.M. Thurston and Hon. Edward Rosewater Editor of the Bee.- They are on file with Cal. Edwards of the department of Insular Affairs. I write you now to ask your good offices in my behalf. I realize the position of Vice President relative to appointments but if you will kindly make an exception in my case and interested for me with the Hon. W. A. 101362 James Commissioner of Indian Affairs or see the President or bolth, you will place me under everlasting personal obligations to you. You will find that both Senators Williams and Dietrich will be pleased to see me provided for, as they are both warm personal and political friends of mine. Senator Willard leaves today for New York and will be in Washington all of next week and if you could hear this matter arranged by the time he arrives at Washington I am sure he as well as myself would be pleased. You may know that he has confidence in me when I tell you I have been taking care of his private Correspondence since the next day after his election as senator, and that mine was the first endorsement for a position that he sent to Washington, in which he and Senator Dietrich joined in endorsing me. Now I have not much fear but that I will be taken 101373 care of but I am very anxious to get to work soon as I have been waiting so long, our senatorial struggle being a long one and after all I have done and the abuse of the furious press it will be very gratifying to get to work soon. I do not know that you will remember me but while on your way home from your Colorado hunting trip you stopped a short time in Omaha at which time I called upon your at the Depot and introduced myself. Assuring you of a full appreciation of anything done for me I am Very truly yours D Clem Deaver Address D. Clem. Deaver 2114 Chicago St. Omaha Nebr. 10138For enc see 4-15-01Copy Omaha, Nebraska, April 15,1901. To Hon. M. A. Hanna, Washington, D. C. Dear Senator: Permit me to call your attention to attached letter. This does not look like much chance of a reward for a year and a half steady party work and I respectfully ask your help for another position. I have made application direct to the President for one of the eight Indian Inspectorships that pay $2500 per year. Endorsements from Senators Millard and Dietrich are attached thereto. I believe I am entitled to such consideration for the following reasons: 1st. On the date of election of the two senators,the party vote was three more than necessary to elect. Nine of those members were elected by [majorities] pluralities from 2 to 20 in districts where Mid-Road candidates received from 30 to 101 votes. For instance, Senator Arends of Otoe County was elected by eleven votes,the Mid-Road candidate receiving forty-two. 2nd. Governor Dietrich's [majority] plurality was 861, Mid-Road candidate receiving 1103, the socialist 792, both of which tickets were organized and put in the field under my direction. 3rd. I disbursed over $15,000 of the campaign funds in Nebraska, and accounted for every cent of it to the satisfaction of the [*10139*]M.A.H.# 2. National Committeeman, Mr.Schneider. 4th. I traveled over 11,000 miles getting up delegations to the Cincinnati Convention, and had direct charge of all the workers in the field, that made the Convention a success; refused re-election as chairman of the National Committee, that I might devote my whole time to Nebraska. 5th. When I began the Mid-Road organization in Nebraska, there were not ten republicans of high standing in the organization of the state that would predict a victory. My fight gave them courage and led them to greater efforts than would otherwise have been made. 6th. My character and ability is testified to in my endorsements as being of the best. 7th. Without exception, every leading republican in Nebraska wants to see me given a good position. 8th. The organization in this state did not decide until two months after election whether I should continue my paper for future campaigns; otherwise, Governor Dietrich would have given me a good position, but by the time it was decided to discontinue my paper all the good state positions were either gone or promised. Conclusion: If the foregoing statement of facts are submitted to Messrs.Lindsay, Dietrich, Schnieder and Rosewater, the men with whom I worked, and who know what I did, and they do not each and all say every statement is true, I will gladly withdraw any claim for recognition. Respectfully Submitted, D. Clem. Deaver [*10140*]Enc in Deaver 4-15-01State of New York Court of Appeals Clerks Office Albany, April 15th 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Called here by the argument of an appeal, I took advantage of his opportunity to speak to Mr. Alde. He tells me that my matter will come up this week probably on Friday for final determination I asked him whether he had heard anything further from you since your original etter of last December. He told me that he had not. I send this for your information. Very truly yours Horace E. Deming Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island [*10141*][shorthand notation]THE SPANISH WAR JOURNAL Devoted to the Interests of Veterans of the War with Spain. L. C. DYER, Editor and Publisher. 320 Indiana Avenue. Washington, DC, Apr 15 1901 Col. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir & Comrade:- I sent you a copy of the "Spanish War Journal" of Mch. 15th,- but doubtless you did not receive same. I therefore send another, I am a young man; publishing it in the interests of the Spanish war veterans, and hope to be able to realize sufficient to pay expenses of same. and make a small profit this of course depends on the [*10142*]THE SPANISH WAR JOURNAL Devoted to the Interests of Veterans of the War with Spain. L. C. DYER, Editor and Publisher. 320 Indiana Avenue. Washington, DC, ____190 2 Comrades. If you will do so, will be glad to have you send me a check for a contribution towards the publication. It will be appreciated more than I can tell you. Fraternially L. C. Dyer [*10143*][*Pres. Pritchett in subsequent conversation endorses all I said touching your good work in Civil Service. Com.*] [*Pray let me add that your full & complete explanation regarding former relations with Platt was gratefully rec'd & will be used distinctly where it will do the most good. With much thanks for your friendly confidence. C. C. E.*] 47 Winter St. P.F. Boston Mass Apr 15 - 01 [*[4-15-01]*] [?] Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay L I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt.: I do not mean to be too constantly wearying you by "much writing" -- After Pres. Pritchett's address the usual opportunity offered by Pres Mead to take part in the discussion of that object. The Chairman of the Mass State Civil Service Commission was present & spoke. The matter seemed to me to be left in a rather hopeless unfinished state somewhat bordering on the pessimistic. It occurred to me to delay them [*10144*]up at little by showing what one determined man could do when he had will for it. And as it was the opportunity I was waiting for to let a little "light" into the Mugwump Anti-impendatic (whatever they mean by it) wind of the majority of that club - I gave them the incident of the then young N. Y. State legislator who gave Pres. Harrison the option of a "fight", or a "climb-down", and it's resultant placing of the young man upon the Nat. Civil Service Commission with practically a free hand. Pres. Pritchett endorsed, by approving nods, what I said, & Mr Edwin Mead thanked me for relating a most interesting and hopeful incident. Pray do no take time to reply to this. It is just thrown off "by the way" & I promise not to bore you so much in future unless anything note or as they should arise. With my best & warmest regards C H Esty [*[Esty?]*]New York April 15th 1901 Mr Theodore Roosevelte Kind Sir I want a place for a step son of mine in the Brooklyn Navy Yard he is pipe fitter by trade. Your word or letter is sufficiant he is American born he does not drink he is a good Christian Young man single 25 Years old an all round athletite can give the best of refferance as to honesty and capibility his name is Allexander Rivero 341.E.20th St New York city. I want this as a special favor I hope You and family will meet with success and good health. I am still spreading the gospel and preaching Christ as the example in the high waysa nd byways. God bless You and Your family is the sincere wish of Your humble servant Edward Falconer Street Preacher 219.E.104th st New York city 10145InnishannonHouse Co Cork. April 15th 1901 My Dear Mr Vice President May I approach your Eminence with a humble petition on account of the widow of poor Stephen Crane, whose "Red Badge of Courage" is no doubt well known to you. He went to Cuba in your train, got Yellow Fever & returned a physical wreck, & found himself when convalescent with a great load of accumulated debt. I lent him an old house of mine in Sussex; he went down there & wrote a lot of good stuff for the benefit of creditors & would had he not broken down have paid off the the last shilling; but the work killed him. It is [*10146*] a sad tale. A few friends made a small subscription for him, so that he died less harassed than he had lived. He left a widow but no children happily. She is a not very attractive but a very gallant woman; the most courageous woman I ever met. Since his death she has worried along somehow; but I fear his copyrights belong to his creditors & until the debts are paid she has nothing whatever to live on. A friend who lives in Ky has offered her a roof, & she is going to cross the water; but she is young and full of work; writes excellent English neatly & I have suggested to her that very probably some modest position can be found for her in one or other of your Departments at Washington. Had Congress been in Session I would not have worried you about the matter, but as things are I am sure you will forgive me. I think she may find you at Washington on her way to Kentucky & if so perhaps you would very kindly give her the necessary introduction so that she may at least get her name on a list. She does not write short hand, but that is not de rigueur probably. [*10147*]What date she sails I know not;but I suppose shortly I will give her a formal line to yourself. Well Well!The good old U S is afloat on a very springtide of prosperity,which is indeed delightful to witness.I hope to be over are many moons. I do not like the position here.We are not I think, learning any lesson for our war;it is not throwing up as I had hoped a lot of strong young men in the Army & the Legislature.May be their minds are forming & presently they will be with us;but the nations mood is one of disappointment,& truth to tell those of us who worked hard to put this Government in ,are rather illogically arduous to put them out! Arthur Lee has made his mark this session & also Winston - but I must stop my fugitive pen yours very sinc erely [*Morston Freeman*] 10148[[shorthand]]T. ST. JOHN GAFFNEY, CABLE ADDRESS, "CADRON," NEW YORK. COUNSELLOR AT LAW, TELEPHONE, 2875 CORTLANDT. 66 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. New York, April 18th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel: I saw Senator Platt to-day and had a most satisfactory interview with him. Your letter evidently accomplished venders, because I found him quite favorably disposed and very gracious and friendly. After a long talk he told me to send him a letter and while not committing himself I left him, with the feeling that he would not object to me. I also told him that I would not enter into competition of any candidate of his and would withdraw unless I had his support. Wakeman will see him also. I had a chat with Senator Depew, who was quite favorably disposed and said he would speak with the Senator in my behalf. I think the matter is in very excellent shape but I would feel very grateful if you could see your way to send an intimation to the President, that you were favorably disposed toward my candidacy. Thanking you again for all you have done, believe me always, Very faithfully yours, T. St John Gaffney.[[shorthand]]Offices of Frederick S. Gibbs No 1 Madison Avenue. Telephone, 1686-18th St. New York April 15th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Colonel:- Replying to yours of the 12th inst., beg to say that if it suits your convenience I would like to have you call here at this office on Friday next, and then should be pleased to have you go home to lunch with me, when I can show you my Paintings. Sincerely yours, [*Frederick S. Gibbs*] 10150J. W. Goddard & Sons, 98, 100 & 102 Bleecker St. and 197 Mercer St. Established 1847. New York, April 15th, '01 __190__ M Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. L. I. [Dear Sir.] My dear Colonel Roosevelt, I have your favor of the 12th inst. and shall be very glad indeed to call on you at 422 Madison Ave., at ten o'clock on Friday morning next, April 19th. Thanking you for this appointment, I am, Very sincerely yours, Frederick Goddard [*10151*] Bowdle S Dakota April 15th 1801 The United States Vice President Washington Dear Sir I send you this letter in the hope your power will introduce this case for the Congress as my only hope for justice. I have for several years prayed the United States government to help me to get any lawful right which have been ever denied so far For regard to a false description by which I was stolen away from my living in Denmark and after which direction I stated to farm here and deed the work and everything as it direct me it should be doing here on this place But after I had put in twenty five hundred of dollars ($2500 and years of hard work and suffering I found that the description I so faithfully had depended on was only a lawless fraud maded for the purpose of steale money and people away from other country and get them into a condition of Homestead farming there son proves is worse than [*10152]States prisons is described to be in the Right civilized countries But this was not all the ivil for in the same time I had to suffer hardship on the farm a gang of lawless officers who controlled the justice and plundered [?] unlawful taxes and when I tryed to sale out to save that little I had left of that money I brought into this country. This lawless officers could not stand to see I took out any of that I had brought into this country but worked up a lawsuit by which they got a chance to rob that the tives had not stolen The Republican platform after which we voted for government in 1900 says The American government must protect the person and property of every citizen wherever they are wrongfully violated or plased in peril. Those show the government have not only jurisdiction to inforce the laws but it is their duty to do it as I will show farther back in my letter were I will give more explanation of the condition After the law I can not see I haveanything to do with the railroad company who send out the false description they was only the government agent I am denied lawful justice in the home court I have asked assistance from the governor and our two Senators the all claim to have no power to inforce the laws and the United States government not only refused me justice but refused to give me back that document sent them for consideration by which I could prove that crime done to me After this declaration from all authorities all the law of the United States is not worth that paper it is printed on and I can say a danish News Paper is more reliable than the laws of this country. The Boers of the Transvaal in South Africa fight with guns against English tyrany why should I not continue to fight with pen against the tyrany of the United States I do not believe that the Boers can have suffered more wrong than I have in this country I am sure no Christian Man are in Europia would have denied a citizen of his country justice and protection [*10153*][*1*] of his right and property I do not believe that peoples right can have been more ignored under Louis XVI of France than that waz this despodic government of the United States trample justice and right under their feet I think it is not more than right to tell you that a copy of my letter will be send to be printed and when a politisian says this is a government for right to the people by the people he is the worst lier who ever stepped liberty under his feet I am not a man of learning as you can see of my letters but I have been use for liberty and protection by the law before I came to this country I understand you will hold to this trafic like North Africa hold to their a houndred years ago Do you not know other way to improve this country If the government have no power to inforce the laws why do they not send the letter to the congress the might could fix the matter any Right civilized government have a way to do justice if they willIn 1829 Mr Garrison said in his first issue of his paper for general Emansipation of Slavery I am awared that many object to the severety of my language but is there not cause for such severety I will be as hard as truth and as uncompromising as justice I am in earnest I will not equivocat. I will not excuse I will not retreat a single inch and I will be heard The government advised me to sue the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Rail road Co but refused to send back the description This refusing of giving what there is promised in the description and keeping me from sue for my right is what there make that business to be a homesteading The government claim to have no power to investigate even their own land business here in South Dakota But in 1808 the United States Congress passed a law which maded it a crime of piracy to import to any of the States slaves bought or stolen in any other country and we know United States Congress can control and maded bigamy a crime [*10154*]Do that not show that the United States congress can control injustice in the different States. It is only a short time since a petition was sent to the congress seined by 3200 people of different States asking the congress to make a law there could make it a crime for punishment to do such barbary as burning and by lynching of collored people without a trial and we should think they hereafter do as civilized christians and not like the Turks against the Aminians It look like the United States had selected such a small country as Denmark for their outraging when they sent out false description to steal people with some money away from their living in that country and it is not many years since the United States consul was catch in stealing money and different thing and sent home as a criminal to be punished here Would it not be more honor to do what was right We know this thing to be facts but we should not think it could be a fact that we could not send such a document to the United States President without danger for the government officers should steal it or hisExcellence the President should transfered it to his own possession to protect such violater of law and civilized right When I asked for investigation of the justice here in Bowdle South Dakota I Knowed it had been done in Deadwood Court and there ought to be one way to protect foreiners While this barbarism have gone on in the Southern States another scheme have been practiced in So Dakota by sending out false description with the intention to steal people and money in Denmark where people was use for the law and justise protected them and nobody suspected foreiner to violate the laws as no citizen would have taken such risk becaused they Knowed they would have to pay for it themselves and not let other people suffer for their wrong But this country seems to use their power to violate any law and make a world record by sending out description of government land guaranted by United States Senators and consul and Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad Co who promised me three quarter sextions of land on this place there could with little work give average 24 1/2 bushel of wheat worth [*10155*]$20 yearly from a acre and a clime so good so it has never existed in So Dak and the land does not really give more than $4 average from the acre while in Denmark we could average $40 from a acre so you can see my lose by that fraud The description the government experiment of rainfall for 10 years to be averages 25 inches yearly in So Dak while the really was only 10 inches for the same 10 years and so it went on That show the intention was to steal people and money and they never intend to fulfil the contract but to have this government to protect them in their fraud and other ivils as we foreiners have to suffer under here And while we was working to build up this country a class of outlaws came and took possession of offices and justice they robbed and stole from us and denied me all justice and protection for my property and right and the government seems to do the same Patric Henry said give me liberty or give me dead In my letter of July 29th 1899 I wrote I am in receipt of your faver of June 1st 99 to the letter I sent to the United States President regarding a petition for investigation of the Court and justice here in Bowdleand a description sent to the U. S. President April 1892 maded for the purpose of manstealing in Denmark We have often seen people when the have been robbed of their living and property like me in this case and denied all justice after the laws of the country they have taken revenge by the use of gunpowder and dynamite but I have never been bloodthirsty so I will only use my pen and as long I can hold a pen in my hand I will write about the manstealing and robbing of foreiners here in United States In your honorable answer of June 1st 99 they advised me to the local court in the same time the government themselves hold the description as they know is my only proof for my right The government commisioner could just as well say if you can move the Rocky Mountains from its foundation we will give you your right after the laws of this country and show to you that this laws you here mentioned is not only maded to be asked to show it up in the false descriptions used for manstealing in forein country and when protected by the government like in this case it can supply the outlaws justicers with [*10156*]chances to rob the foreiner they that way get in here to pay the tax and do the work to make business for the railroad This expression seems to be hard but it is the only way to express the really true facts of this shamful and lawless business I believed that the United States will not only lose in their honor by defraud me that way but they will lose in value too in the long run by such uncivilized method to optain money and work If nobody have power (as it look like in them answer I get from all parties) to inforce the laws let the congres decid who shall inforce the laws they have maded and punish the violater for such crimes you know that money I brought into this country belonged to me just as well as my work and it is the duty of any civilized government to buy that from foreiner not to rob or steal it like in this case In 1889 we know His Excellence President G. Cleveland had by attorney general Garland an investigation of the Deadwood Court as stated in letterof March 17th 1899 We know justice is no respecter of person all cases intitled adjudication merit the candor and fairness due to the greater and last cause Spiedy justice is the first requisite of the law to the laborer sue for his wages delay is defeat and defeat means lack of bread for his children and himself. We may pity the judges who decides out of abject fear of the powerful but for the judges who delays one out of favor to his opponent or for lucre decides that to be right which he know is wrong there shall be an instance of the thick black infarmy which shall ever be an example to his king It show by the reply from the government officers that their intention is to defraud me of my right common sense will know if they could had sent the description right back with the advise to sue the Railroad Co and not wait six years before they give such advise and so still hold the description which they know is my only proof for that they have promised me for giving up my living in Denmark and go [*10157*][*3*] over here and take land on this place Seen from a lawful stanpoint a United States law says Any positive statement by the seller at the time or before the sale constitutes a valid warranty on which the buyer has the right to rely and for which he may hold the seller responsible in damages if untrue This statement may be continued in printed circulars or advertisement The word warranty is not necessary If the Congress or government had respect for their own laws and let them be inforced that would do away with all that manstealing by false description and robbing of foreiner here in this country If this was all the authority could do for justice so was civilizationen very law in this country for else they would find more honor in doing humanity to people of this country than to make war with other countries for humanity I have asked the government and both our Senators of South Dakota but the all claim have no authority to do justice that way may be some of them is in emigrations business too but that is no reason for they shall help to protectChicago Milwauk & St Paul Railroad Co in stealing people in Denmark by false description and they might have known it could only be doing by such fraud because the really condition is when the crop here average give $3 for work an acre of land In Denmark the crop average $30 for the work on an acre of land and so here the foreiner have the trouble to learn the language of this country and suffer the greater danger of been killed by Indians and other outlaws not to speak of the lose of comfort in a new country and the injustice a foreiner have to suffer besides as will be seen in the court of Bowdle Is this what you call you do good against foreiner I call it you do good for robbers of your own country who is always awaiting for emigration How much have been written about Russia for sending their criminals to Siberia and a great part of Siberia is better country than this If this country would do more justice and sent out their criminals to South Dak it would [*10158*]had done more power to this country than to steale earnest people away from [a] other country In the constitution of the United States we find in article XIV Section I the following words nor shall any States deprive any person of life liberty or property without do process of law nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws This law is maded by the United States congress and we should think they might have respect for their own laws and know who shall enforce them In the same article Section V it saz The congress shall have power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article The description show it was an antisipated fraud because it give the condition of the country a way it have never been and there is no reason for it will ever be in our time and after that we do not care so much It give the government experiment of the rainfall for ten years priory to 1882 and it say it was 25 inches averages yearly while the realy facts is it[*4 2*] was not half that much and that is the reason we so many year suffer from drought The description give the average wheat crop in South Dakota to be 24 1/2 bushel on a acre but realy it is not one thirth (1/3) of that and so it go on with one falsehood after another and at last when the liar have complited his work he have United States Senator and Consul to give their names as guaranty for the description is correct and the law of this country will protect a foreiner here It make no difference whether a burgler brackes the window or door to get into other peoples houses when he that way take their property and whether the use it for house his farm or his business makes no difference he rob that people his take it from and aught to be punished for such crimes What a great difference is there when we compare that they promised with that we really can get here They say in the description that the averages crop of wheat is 24 1/2 bushel to the acre and they say the price average 85c per bush but we find [*10159*][*4 File*] the average wheat crop is not 8 bush per acre and the prise is about 50c per bush here When we take of seed it will look like this comparison of the fraud 23 bushel a 85c = $19.55 6 bushel a 50c = $3.00 This show but little of their ivil deed and when a person get sick he will have to pay from 5 to 10 times more for Phycisian help than he would have in Denmark and that is the reason so many die like wild Beast without Phycisian and even not know what their sickness was. Stick to your banken like civilized people and not act like lawless robbers We should not think this government will give up their honer for so small a thing. Yours Obedient Servant Peder Hansen Bowdle So DakotaR. A. Jackson, Dayton, Washington. Breeder of Rambouillets and Delain Merino Sheep. [Dayton] Marengo, Wash. April 15 1901 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir As I have heard so much about your children I wish you would write and tell me what their name's are. I am a little girl twelve years old. My Papa is a republican. Yours Truly Nellie Jackson Marengo Wash Box 25 [*10160*]R. P. Townsend, BANKER GEO. D. CREGOR, Cashier. Adairville, Ky., April 15 1901 Gen Rosevelt, Vice President USA. Washington D C Dear Sir: I have a new born Son, and we have decided to name hiim for, you, as next to the biggest man in the U.S. We have decided not to name him for the biggest man, to wit McKinley, as that might possibly stunt or Kill him. But his name shall be Roosevelt James. colored. I subscribe myself as one of your admirers. resply. George James. 10161CITY SCHOOLS J. M. MARTINDALE, SUPERINTENDENT. Albany, Oregon, April 15 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, U. S. A., Washington, D. C. My Very Dear Sir:-We are organizing a hunting expedition to come off in the latter part of July or August, which has for its purpose the taking of large game such as deer, elk, cougar, mountain lion and bear, all of which are known to abound and populate the mountains of Oregon, and as manager of the expedition, I extend you a cordial invitation to meet and be with us on this occasion. The party is composed of experienced and successful hunters, and the territory is known to be the best in America. Trusting that we may have you for our guest on this occasion I remain, Yours Truly, J. M. Martindale [*10162*]Morris Park LI April 15/01 -- My dear Mrs. Roosevelt:- Last Fall I took the liberty of addressing you -- for a donation for our Church Fair -- and you kindly sent me a couple of Col. Roosevelt's books & said had I written sooner you would have donated a doll -- Now I again broach you on the same subject -- our little Church [*10164*] ARMY RELIEF SOCIETY Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Guy V. Henry Headquarters: 20 East 42d Street, New York April 15th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- The Annual Meeting of the Army Relief Society, and the election of officers, will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, at eleven A.M., at #20 East 42nd Street. You are cordially invited to attend. Yours truly, Julia McN. Henry Corresponding Secretary. Francis V. Greene, President. [*10163*]Morris Park LI April 15/01 -- My dear Mrs. Roosevelt:- Last Fall I took the liberty of addressing you -- for a donation for our Church Fair -- and you kindly sent me a couple of Col. Roosevelt's books & said had I written sooner you would have donated a doll -- Now I again broach you on the same subject -- our little Church [*10164*] ARMY RELIEF SOCIETY Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Guy V. Henry Headquarters: 20 East 42d Street, New York April 15th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- The Annual Meeting of the Army Relief Society, and the election of officers, will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, at eleven A.M., at #20 East 42nd Street. You are cordially invited to attend. Yours truly, Julia McN. Henry Corresponding Secretary. Francis V. Greene, President. [*10163*][*[For enc see 4-15-01]*] (all Saints Episcopal) intend holding a bazaar & Supper for one day only- April 23rd 1 week from tomorrow (Tuesday) would you be willing to help us out any -- I am on the Fancy Table, and a doll or any thing else would be most heartily appreciated -- thanking you again for past donation I remain -- Very Sincerely Mrs J. S. Melchers. Cor. Lefferts & Chichester Ave Morris Park. L. I.James B. Pond, Everett House. 218 Fourth Street. New York. (Dict) April 15, 1901. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- My sister is one of your admirers. and would appreciate very much if you would sign this photograph. I have promised her that you will do it. Sincerely, J.B. Pond Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Washington, D.C. [*10165*]Orient N.Y. April 15th 1901 Hon. Theodore Rosevelt Oyster Bay. L. I. Dear Sir. Is there still a vacant spot yet untouched in your large and sympathetic heart? Myron C. Rackett of this village died in 9 days from Pneumonia. He was a sober, industrious man, age 45. His family was quite expansive, preventing his getting any money ahead. He leaves a widow, twins 3 yrs old, 1 boy 8 - 1 boy 10 and wifes father 82 - all helpless so far as producing any income. Their little home is mortgaged for $1200, all the bank will take. Without help they must vacate, with the Alms-House in view. My heart is broken with sympathy for the suffering family. I have furnished necessities for them 2 weeks and God knows I would gladly continue if able. Am I wicked in wondering why so needy a family should be robbed of its sole support? Am I presumptuous in taking your valuable time to ask you what I can do for them? Your ardent admirer E. M. Rackett Justice of the Peace Orient Suffolk Co. N.Y. [*10166*]Wm. L.M. Internal Revenue Service, District of Georgia, Collector's Office, Atlanta, Ga., April 15th.1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: I am in possession of a communication relative to providing a place in the Internal Revenue Service for Mr. W.E. Crockett. You will no doubt remember that when I appointed Mr. Crockett, I did so at your request and upon your recommendation; and was pleased that I was in position to favor you. By instructions from the Department I was compelled to drop four men and retain six in the branch of the service. Mr. Crockett was employed. Of these six the Revenue Agent selected four and I two. If arrangements can be made I will again commission Mr. Crockett for you; although I have neither seen him nor heard from him on the subject. Hoping you may be able to effect them, I am, Very truly yours, H. A. Rukin [*Shorthand*] [*10167*]Crisfield. Md. April 15th. 1901. To his Excellency Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States. Washington. D. C., Sir: On December 29th last, my wife gave birth to twins, boys, and in honor to you we have named one of them after you and the other after the President. I respectfully beg to request your autograph as a momento to present to your namesake when he arrives at an age to appreciate the distinction thus confered upon him. I have the honor to be, Your humble servant, W. J. Sterling, Commissioner for Somerset County. Md. [*10168*]Richmond Villa Simla April 15. [*[01]*] My dear Roosevelt Your letters brought us great joy. Your Colorado sport must have been quite unique, & just the thing you would enjoy, especially the finishing off with the knife. I wish there was a chance of your coming out here, but for the coming 8 years you will be tied down, I think it is going to be for 12 years. We were delighted [*10169*]to hear & read about your successful inauguration & wish we could see you in your glory. How happy you all must be to be back in Washington! I thank you so much for receiving Richardson. From what I told him before, he must be quite aware of the vast difficulties as regards the way to diplomatic appointments in Amerika.2 I find personally that keeping in is just as hard as getting in, if you haven't powerful pull. Your remarks as to the allied troops in China & the british soldier in South Africa are highly interesting to me. The war here has greatly exposed the weakness of the british position in India. Officers high & low discuss it here in a most naive way [*10170*]Of course everywhere you hear & read about army reform here, but the budget, just out, shows how little has been done In her present condition India would be at the mercy of any great Power invading her by land. She would not be able to transfer more than 20,000 (!) british & 40,000 native troops across the frontier. The remainder would be an impediment. The army even hasn't3. an organized commissariy. In a happy go lucky way it depends on animals which may be furnished by the country, but its a known fact that these would fall very short. Even the artillery is sadly lacking in horses, & though undaunted by the best arm here, sadly lacking in guns. The standard of infantry marksmanship is decidedly low, as it naturally must be with so small an allowance [*10171*]for target practice. The regiments are all exceedingly short of officers. Coast & harbour defences are in a poor condition. Up to this year, for instance, Rangoon had muzzle loading guns in her batteries! The great question here is the condition of the Ameer of Afghanistan. If he dies trouble is bound to come, every leading man I've talked to admits this. I have been told by a military expert that in case trouble arise, England will occupy 4 the line Kandahar - Kabul X*) along the Helmsand X*) The two keys to India are undoubtedly Kabul & Quetta. Chitral, which is considered so important is a "cul de sac" & of little strategical value, I cant understand why they cling to it. That will give her a long & greatly exposed line of communication to defend. There is a good deal of talk that Kitchiner will be the next Commander in Chief here. As a strategist he certainly has not covered himself with glory during [*10172*]the last months. I hope Mrs. Roosevelt & the family are very well, & that Ted has continued to expand physically. I do so wish he could come out here & pay us a visit. The trip is so easy. We are in Simla until December & return here in March next year. I don't know any place in the world that is so invigorating and so beautiful. If Ted should again5 be studying too hard & need a rest, do let him come, you cant tell what pleasure it would give us. I should meet him in Bombay. Our house is in a beautiful pine forest, 7000 feet high. We have some capital hill ponies & a rifle & pistol range hockey & tennis ground. This place would make the most confirmed invalid strong, I'm sure. My wife began pistol shooting a month ago, & after the 3d lesson made 76 on the 12 1/2 yard [*10173*]It. A. pistol target. I rather chuckled over Chaffees letter. I'm sure it did its good. If a man never hears the truth he begins to cons- ider himself too much of a "Hutuksas" as the buddhists say. We have seen a lot of them. Please give me kindest regards to Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Alice, Ted & the family, also to Captain & Mrs Cowles. With best wishes & regards from my wife yours most sincerely H SternburgSTODDARD COPPER COMPANY STODDARD, ARIZONA (Personal) 15 April, 1901. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Governor;- I earnestly hope that you remember me, for I am about to ask a very great favor of you! Assemblyman Jimmie Rogers, of Binghamton, and others, I had both the honor and the pleasure of meeting you on board the Monmouth during the Dewey naval parade and again at the Philadelphia convention, but I am moved to presume upon your well-known good nature and generosity chiefly because of the friendly relations which I know exist between my father-in-law, Judge Martin, of the New York Court of Appeals, and yourself. I have to-day asked the Judge to communicate with you in my behalf. I am an applicant for appointment to the position of Secretary of Arizona, an office that has become an important and lucrative one, and am endorsed by our party organization in the territory as well as by the representatives of the banking and leading business interests here. Col. Brodie is my personal and political friend and four years ago endorsed me for Governor in the following language;- "As a party man he is aggressive, active, a good organizer of party adherents and a splendid pacificator of its antagonists. Intellectually he is strong - a leader, and in every way eminently qualified for the position. I believe [*10174*]2 his appointment will have great influence in maintaining harmony and returning wanderers to the fold. As to his private and personal worth no one can truthfully say aught against him." While I do not mean to ask you to do for me anything that one in your exalted position cannot consistently do, because of the fact that, being a Territory, we have no Senators, I hope you may kindly see your way to write the President a letter interceding in my behalf! The term of the present Secretary will expire while President McKinley is away on his western trip and I shall be glad if he can hear from you in my interest before he leaves Washington! Your valuable assistance will be greatly appreciated by an admirer who was enthusiastically "whooping-it-up" for Roosevelt long before leaving New York City for Arizona and who remains, with assurances of great respect, Yours, very earnestly, Isaac T. Stoddard [*10175*]Quincy Grammar School M. E. Sullivan, Principal. Quincy, O. April 15 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Hon. Vice President-: I take the liberty to address you in a way and on a subject that may seem to be a freak in the way of appeals. I am preparing an illustrated lecture for young people, on the subject, "America, another name for opportunity" for which I am trying to get views illustrating different periods and situations in the lives of our leading representative Americans. I feel this line of work a pressing duty. This, with declining health, tells me I must leave the school room. If I had the [*10176*]Quincy Grammar School M. E. Sullivan, Principal. 2# Quincy, O. ____190 means I would prepare or have the views prepared at my own expense. But this, unfortunately, is not the case. Therefor I am asking several of the younger american leaders to have prepared stereopticon views illustrating the most interesting periods of their lives, and especially those that bear strongest on the subject I have mentioned. Anything that you may do to help me will be highly appreciated. If I am not able to repay you, I may be able to give the rising generation value received. Without further appeal I leave it to your judgement. Remaining Your Admirer, M. E. Sullivan. Reference-: Dr. J. W. Bashford. Pres. O. W. U. Delaware. Ohio. [*10177*]Edward A. Sumner. Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 141. Broadway, New York. TELEPHONE 5406 CORTLAND. CABLE ADDRESS "SUREM". New York, April 15th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay,New York. My dear Colonel:- Many thanks for your kind letter of the 12th this month re Debsconeag Fish & Game Club. Which you may be sure will be promptly and gladly acted upon by its Board of Directors and you duly notified. I think this will be a good thing all along the line,also. As always, Yours very sincerely, [*E. A. Sumner*] 10178United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. [*APR 15 1901*] My Dear Mr. Roosevelt, On the 3rd of July next I will have served in the Commission eight years. In that time I have never had the honor of a promotion. My record as a clerk I will venture, to say is a no.1. There is a vancy for a $14.00,00. I am married as you know (and the letter you sent me congratulating me is under glass hanging in my dining room.) I have two sons at College, Haddenfield N. J. (military). I am a voter in Brooklyn, N.Y., established to vote for Theo. Roosevelt, Governor of N.Y. Now Mr. Roosevelt if you will [*10179*]United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. advocate my promotion to Mr. Procter I am confident of success My duties at present consist of Filing clerk, about 800,000 sets of papers; mailing blank supplies to P.O. C. H. Internal Rev; assay & Mint Service; U.S. Engineer Offices. Handling all requisitions for printed matter and receiving same and miscellaneous duties. I have spoken to Mr. Procter on this matter and stated I intend - writing you for your endorsement. Any courtesey you may extend me will be fully appreciated. Very respectfully, B. P. Turner. [*10180*] [P.S. Did you get the ladder sent you some time ago?][shorthand notation][*[ca 4-15-01]*] Selections from "A brief summary of the Administration of Theodore Roosevelt- Governor 1899-1900. p. 11 last ¶ as far as line 4 p 12. 12 " ¶ 17 middle ¶ 21 last 5 lines, and to beginning last ¶ p. 22 (First meeting of an bardimater) 24, line 5 to . in line 4 from bottom. (Study of taxation) 30, line 3 from bottom, as far as . line 8 from bottom p. 31 (Handling newspaper correspondents.) 34, middle ¶ (Size 7 R's mail) 34, last ¶ to end of the ¶ on P. 35 (R's contagious vigor.) 36, material in handwriting (Gov R's cabinet.) 38 last ¶ to its close on p. 39 (First important appointee.) [*10181*]p. 40, line 6 from bottom, to [.] . in line 2 from bottom. (Gov. R's callers.) 44 first ¶ (speaking tours among fairs.) 50 Main ¶ on this page (Demands on Governor for appointments.) 54- Last sentence beginning on the page, to . in line 5, p. 55. 56 middle ¶ (R. at convention in Phila., 1900.) 57 line 3 from bottom to end line 4 on p. 58. (Attempt to avoid V. P.) 59 last ¶, to its end on p. 60 61 middle ¶ (Convention 1900.) [*10182*]Enc in Abbott 4-15-01Ashland Ky April 16, 1901. Mr Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir No doubt you have forgotten the "Ashland Ky" kodaker by the name of Bell, who was so persistent in trying to "snap" you and the fellow who also begged your bouquet which he now has preserved as a mascot. So I send this as a reminder and also to ask a favor of you. I have taken the Civil Service examination for Postal Clerkship and passed with a good average. But there is no opening here at present; so I would ask you to help me securing a position in Washington Yours Respectfully Fred S. Bell. [*10184*] COMING EVENTS. On Tuesday afternoon, April 23, beginning at 3 o'clock, a bazaar and supper will be given in All Saints' Parish House, Lefferts avenue, near Broadway. The admission will be ten cents; supper, twenty-five cents. At 8 o'clock a musical entertainment will be given. [*10183*]Ashland Ky April 16, 1901. Mr Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir No doubt you have forgotten the "Ashland Ky" kodaker by the name of Bell, who was so persistent in trying to "snap" you and the fellow who also begged your bouquet which he now has preserved as a mascot. So I send this as a reminder and also to ask a favor of you. I have taken the Civil Service examination for Postal Clerkship and passed with a good average. But there is no opening here at present; so I would ask you to help me securing a position in Washington Yours Respectfully Fred S. Bell. [*10184*] COMING EVENTS. On Tuesday afternoon, April 23, beginning at 3 o'clock, a bazaar and supper will be given in All Saints' Parish House, Lefferts avenue, near Broadway. The admission will be ten cents; supper, twenty-five cents. At 8 o'clock a musical entertainment will be given. [*10183*][*P.F*] Wyoming Southern Railway Company. Henry H. Boyce, 71 Broadway New York President. Saratoga, Wyoming. April 16 - 1901 Theodore Roosevelt Vice President Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Mr Roosevelt Your welcome invitation is received. I will call upon you at Union League Club on Friday. 19th inst - at quarter before two P.M. A dispatch from Washington printed in last evenings papers purports to give the programme of your friends as beginning to organize for the campaign of three years hence. I am sure no real friend of yours who has any ability to help in such a campaign could have inspired such a dispatch, and I am equally sure that you would disapprove if they did. It is too early not to organize but to make any announcement. Let us go on the Napoleonic principle of telling our plans to no one outside. I am troubling you to read this writing rather than trust to the machine at present. Faithfully yours Henry H. Boyce [*10185*]CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS PUBLISHERS, 153-157 FIFTH AVENUE. NEW YORK April 16,1901 Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I shall be glad to see you on Thursday morning and have a chance to talk over with you the matter of illustrating your articles. It will also give me great pleasure to have you take luncheon with me if you have no other engagement. Faithfully yours, [*Robert B[???]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. 10186Great Neck. April 16. 1901. To the Honorable Theodor Roosevelt. Vice President of United States. Dear Sir! Having heard from a brother of The fraternaty that You are about to take Your 3d degree as master mason in Oyster Bay on the evening of April 27. and That none will be admitted without a Ticket, if so I like to ask The Hon. Vice President of United States to favor me wtih a Ticket. I am a member of Morton Lodge N:63 of Hempstead and foreman on W. R. Trace county residence in Great Neck. One of my first employers in this country was the late Hilburn Roosevelt of New York and afterwards John A Roosevelt of Poughkeepsie. N.Y. Im visiting my own or any sister lodge. I generly travel in company with a brother friend of Morton Lodge.- George Schneider of 10187Manhasset L. I. and I do like to ask in his behalf for a Ticket to. Knowing that when a Vice President of United States takes his Third degree of masonry there are tousends of brothers above me in there stations of life and more worthy, than I am of such a great favor and still I can not help but ask for this favor for myself and my friend, willingly standing back for any and all brother masons. exccuse me Mr Roosevelt for writting You, but I simply can not help it, the honor is so great to be present at Your raising That I am bold enoungh to do it. Respectfully Yours humble. Paul Brorstrom 10188Philip Carleton, Secretary. The Young Men's Republican Club of Ayer Ayer, Mass. Apr. 16th. 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: It gives me great pleasure to have the privilege of informing you that, at a meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club of Ayer, held April 2nd. 1901, you were elected an honorary member of this club, which I sincerely hope, for the good and encouragement of the young men of Ayer and vicinity toward Republicanism, you will accept. Respectfully yours, Philip H. Carleton Secretary. [*10189*][*[April 16, 1901]*] To the Vice President of the United States. Hon. Theo Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Hon. Sir:- There is before the United Senate a petition, presented in December last by Senator John Kean, to the effect, "That Congress authorize and charge its Committee with investigating the practices prevailing in the Patent Office under the present incumbent of the Commissioner of Patents' office." In so far as it has become evident, since the office has a new incumbent, that nothing has been changed in these practices, but that they continue in full force, - the petitioner desires to have the limitation to the past-commissioner cancelled in his plea. In evidence of such continuance a recent (Apr. 9, 19o1) petition for obtaining the correction of wrong suffered is submitted (with the statement, that it was bodily returned, as lacking in courtesy, under Rule 22,) together with appeal to the Secretary of the Interior. The practices referred to are the natural outcome of both the dubious provisions of the Patent Law and the general condition of affairs in the Patent Office. Each investor-applicant knows of and about the affairs or official treatment of all other inventor-applicants as little as if all were the inmates of a Pennsylvania-system penitentiary. Hence they all or specifically selected-ones may be snubbed, entangled in a web of formalities, discriminated against in favor of some one, not necessary an inventor-applicant, be refused entering his amendments for causes cited, which in fact have no existence and be practically denied the right of appeal in so being denied an opportunity for preparing his case for such appeal, and all this for causes of form, over which the proper judicial court denies its jurisdiction, and in the matter of which an appeal to the Secretary of the Interior commonly results in a simple acknowledgement of filing and no more, or in a statement true or not that the Secretary has no jurisdiction, because the case (true or not) has been judicially acted upon by the Commissioner of Patents, - and may so be treated, with out any third party being made the wiser or informed about the numerous illegal acts and outrages to law [law] and equity being committed. The patent-solicitor, who might know about more than one case in his practice, where the Patent Office[s] diverts from Statute and Rules or misinterprets either, or misstates them to suit its purposes, - also [###] knows, that, by rendering himself "persona non-grata" his practice and his bread become jeopardized, because, when once deprived of his license, even his restauration by the Secretary of the Interior will not bring back the customers, that he has lost. Singled out for maltreatment and insult is at all events the inventor-applicant, who making use of his constitutional right to plead his own case, - dares to conduct his ease without appointing a professional attorney. [*10190*]-2- By appealing in any one way he becomes marked as a troublesome querulous character, as a consequence of not servilely submitting to arbitrary illegal treatment. In fact the entire present practice with but a minority of exceptions, to all appearances amounts to a system of official juglery, - so utterly in violation of the spirit of our laws and political organization, - that, when the light once will penetrate unto the same, the party creating the system without also applying remedy, - must suffer in the opinion of the people at large. The fundamental cause of it all seems to lie in the unique position of the Commissioner of Patents, claiming both judicial and administrative power, - in the consequent uncontrolled autocracy, he wields in his office, now become an institution, and in the secrecy of all of his actions. Of all or of most of the facts complained of, the Committee of the Senate has ample proof in hand and of more recent development Senator McComas the chairman on Organization etc. of executive Departments and also member of the Committee on Patents has been informed. The undersigned, mainly in the interest of administrative integrity as such, politely asks, that his petition be taken up at convenient time and an investigation instituted. Hoboken N. J. 1108 Bloomfield Street, April 16th 1901. Respectfully F.M.F. Cazin F. M. F. CAZIN, Consulting Engineer 1108 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, N. J. (Author of: "Dynamical Metallurgy," a series in Mining Records, N. Y., 1885; "The Limits of Ocean Travel," in Van Nostrand's Engineering Magazine, N. Y., 1886; "Resistance to Ship's Motion," in Journal of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, 1893; "Solids Falling in a Medium," I & II., in Transactions of Am. Inst. of Mining Engineers, 1894; "Electrometallurgy" in the Electrical World, N. Y., 1894; "Loss of Efficiency in Water Wheels," in Electrical Age, 1895; "Atmospheric Resistance to the Motion of Trains," in Railway and Engineering Review, Chicago, 1898, etc.) [*10192*] WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON. April 16, 1901. My dear Mr. President: I am sending you to-day, agreeably with your request of the 11th instant, a considerable amount of printed matter concerning the Philippine Islands, with reference to Aguinaldo and his followers in the conduct of their warfare. In chronological order permit me to point out; (a) The proceedings of the Hongkong Junta, under date of February 24, 1898, regarding the treaty between the leaders of the insurrection of 1897 and Governor-General Primo de Rivera, known as the Treaty of Biac-na-bato; a copy of the original rough draft of this treaty will also go to you under another cover to-morrow or next day; the proceedings of the Hongkong Junta of May 5, 1898, upon the arrival of Aguinaldo from Singapore, in which he (Aguinaldo) expresses a reluctance to go to Manila, and establishing, presumptively, the absence of any understanding at that time between him and Admiral Dewey or any other United States representative, which reluctance appears to have been overcome through the suggestion that such a journey might result in securing from the Americans the necessary arms, by means of which they would be enabled to ultimately drive the Americans from the Islands. (Senate Doc. No. 208, 56th Congress, 1st Session, Part 2.) (b) Testimony taken before the Schurman Commission, with special reference to the views and designs of Aguinaldo and [*10193*]2. others during the period between the arrival of Aguinaldo at Cavite, May, 1898, and the breaking out of the insurrection, February 4, 1899, in which occurs, among other developed facts, the testimony of Señor Benito Legarda, who was Aguinaldo's first secretary of the treasury, and later vice-president of the Malolos Congress, to the effect that Aguinaldo told him "from his own lips" that neither Admiral Dewey or any other American had ever promised him independence; as also the testimony of Dr.Pardo de Tavera, also a member of Aguinaldo's cabinet, in which, referring to the night of the 4th of February, 1899, he says that he knew "that the Filipinos who went to Washington had some days before telegraphed by way of Hongkong to Aguinaldo to attack immediately, before reenforcements came for the Americans." Under this head see a quotation from an original document signed by Mabini, the president of Aguinaldo's cabinet, his chief adviser, and the brains of the insurrection, dated January 4, 1899, in which is found the following: "The chief of the Philippine people has not made any agreement with the Government of the United States, but, inspired by the same idea of destroying the sovereignty of Spain in these Islands, they have mutually assisted each other." (From speech of Honorable Elihu Root, Secretary of War, at Canton, Ohio, October 24, 1900, which speech you will find contains much other interesting data under this head.) See copies of English translations of all constitutions,forms of 101943. government, or proclamations issued by Aguinaldo, or any congress or legislative assembly or body claiming to be such, or convention of the people of the Philippine Islands or any part thereof, or claiming to represent them or any part thereof; information regarding the plans of the insurgents for the pillage of Manila, for risings in the city, or for the destruction of foreign property and the massacre of foreign residents (Senate Doc.208,and Parts 3, 4 and 5). (c) Matters pertaining to Aguinaldo in the report of Major General Otis, dated May 14, 1900; see index on page 563, report of the Lieutenant General Commanding the Army for 1900, Part 2; also index on page 567, Ibid.,Part 3; index on page 529, Ibid., Part 6, with special reference to remarks of General Joseph Wheeler on pages 259 and 260. (d) Report of the Taft Philippine Commission, dated January 24, 1901; also of the Taft Commission in response to a resolution of the Senate of January 6, 1901, relative to lands held by ecclesiastical or religious societies in the Philippine Islands (Senate Doc.190, 56th Congress, 1st Session). (e) Copies of original documents captured at various times by our troops in the Philippine Islands from the insurgents, relating specifically to orders given for a guerrilla warfare. See also in this connection instructions to the Sandatahan, dated Malolos, January 9, 1899, in which,on the tops of the houses along the street where the American forces were to pass,there 101954. were ordered to be place four to six men prepared with stones, timbers, red hot iron, heavy furniture, as well as boiling water, oil and molasses, rags soak in coal oil to be lighted and thrown down, and other hard and heavy objects that can be thrown on the passing American troops; in addition to which there were ordered to be placed in the houses vessels filled with boiling water, tallow, molasses, and other liquids, to be thrown as bombs on the Americans who passed in front of the houses, or to be used with syringes or tubes of bamboo; also lances and arrows with long and sharp heads that may penetrate into the bodies of the Americans, and so made that in case of withdrawal from the body the head will remain in the flesh. (Part 2, Report of Lieutenant General Commanding the Army, 1900, page 200, also page 362.) (f) Under the head of testimony showing the barbarous methods practiced by the insurgents, in addition to the "Extract from a pamphlet published under the auspices of the Filipino Revolutionary Committee," in Madrid, by Isabelo de los Reyes, under date of Madrid, July 15, 1900, which are designated as "guerrilla tactics" (Report of the Lieutenant General Commanding the Army, 1900, Part 3, page 72), I am sending you copies of the following: A report from insurgent Colonel Gonzales, dated August 3, 1900, reporting the necessity of taking four or five lives in each town, in order to organize the comite's. A letter over the signature of Aguinaldo, dated June 27, [*10196*]5. 1900, authorizing the pursuit of guerrilla tactics. An unsigned draft of a letter dated January, 1900, found among the papers of General Ricarte y Vibora, in regard to an attack on Manila. An order from Colonel Superior Chief Padilla, January 31, 1900, directing guerrilla tactics in Nueva Ecija. Proclamation by General Manuel Tinio, commanding in Ilocos, proclaiming the penalty of death to all Filipinos who assist the United States, or who do not give immediate information of the movements of our troops. A letter signed by Aguinaldo, dated August 20, 1900, ordering guerrilla tactics. An order of General Alejandrino, dated September 1900, prescribing death and confiscation of goods of all Filipino subjects assisting the American civil government. A document signed by insurgent leader Abueg, of questions propounded to candidates for the order of the Katipunan. A letter signed by Torres, captured in December, 1900. A document signed by Aguinaldo, dated August 2, 1900, and addressed to Isadoro Torres, concerning guerrilla tactics. A manifesto of General Juan Cailles, politico-military chief of Laguna Province, announcing that all Filipinos in the service of the United States will be pursued and if captured subjected to the swiftest judgment. 10197 6. We have a very considerable mass of such documents as these, which have been captured from time to time, or have otherwise come into our possession, but those above scheduled are perhaps a fair representative of all. In this connection it may interest you to know that Mr. Murat Halsted has a book in press concerning Aguinaldo, which as far as I can gather covers substantially the ground of the documents herein outlined. We have furnished him with a considerable amount of material, and as he was for a time in the Philippine Islands, very likely he picked up some material and information which we have not. Trusting that these documents may be use in the pursuit of your inquiry into the methods of Aguinaldo and his followers, believe me to remain, my dear Mr. Vice President, Very faithfully yours, Henry C Corbin Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. [*10198*][shorthand notation] STATE OF NEW YORK. LEGISLATIVE REPORTERS ASSOCIATION. 9 Hall Place Albany, April 16th 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, My dear Col. Roosevelt; I write to ask your assistance in obtaining for my brother, Earle S. Crannell, an appointment to West Point. The young man is a resident of Albany, and there is no vacancy at present at the Military Academy for this Congress District. It appears, therefore, that my brother's only chance is to obtain an appointment at large. Earle is a Sophomore at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, where his standing is high. He is a sturdy, self-reliant fellow, and can offer excellent certificates as to his mental and moral standing. His heart is set on going to West Point, and I must do all I can to help him. If it is possible for him to get an appointment at large there isn't anybody's influence through which I would be so glad to have it done as through your own, and I would appreciate the kindness deeply. With best wishes for your continued success, I remain, Faithfully yours, Clarke W. Crannell The Mail & Express [*10199*][*[Enc in Lyman 4-17-01]*] [*[4-16-01]*] 343 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE. Mr. George G. Crocker requests the pleasure of the company of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt at dinner on May first at half past seven. 16 April 1901. 10200[*[April. 16, 1901]*] Sir What did you become a Roman Catholic for Who murdered three men from the Algonquin club when you invited them to "a sinister" at our Brookline club house You scoundrel we will fix you George Hallard Constant Quiller [*10202*] THE GRAVURE COMPANY OF AMERICA INCORPORATED WASHINGTON NEW YORK Washington, D. C. April 16, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. N. Y. Dear Sir:- We are sending you without further cost, your copy number 2 of our special Edition of the White House Gallery of Official Portraits of the Presidents, limited to fifty copies. This edition is especially prepared for us, at considerable expense, for the Cabinet Officials and leading Members of the Present Administration. The work has been done in accordance with a suggestion made our Company, and comprises a faithful reproduction of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States, in oil, which hang in the White House. It represents our new and highly satisfactory process for reproducing paintings, and we trust it will gain your favor. Yours truly, The Gravure Company of America [*10201*] NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB Apr. 16 '01 My dear Col: There will be a reunion of the Rutgers College Alumni and a dinner at this Club on Friday Evening 19th - dinner to commence at seven = and I want you to come to it as the guest of the association and as mine These Rutgers men you know are largely of the old Dutch stock and I presume wonder how you got away from their laager up into Harvard [*10203*]Kindly advise me at 44 Pine St N. Y. C. if convenience and disposition will meet to honor us. With Very Kind regards Sincerely Yrs G D B Hasbrouck [shorthand] I wish you could find it convenient to get back for a night. I am sure these alumni would like to see you and know they would like to hear you. You can do them good and one of these days - some years in the future - when the glamour of politics shall have passed away - you may find the greatest field of usefulness for your garnered wisdom in the Presidency of old Rutgers - However you will be able to take your choice of Presidencies I guess. [*10204*]COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, UNITED STATES SENATE. WASHINGTON,D.C., Worcester, Mass., April 16, 1901. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: The meeting of the Overseers I think will be arranged to be held when you come to Boston for the Home Market Club, and so you will not have to make any change in your arrangements, unless possibly to stay five or six hours longer than you otherwise would. I like everything you say in your letter, and everything you say and do in public. But perhaps you will not take too seriously an anecdote prompted by your statement that you are to take your 3d degree in Masonry. My father had a very warm respect for John Quincy Adams, with whom he served in the House of Representatives, a respect which I believe the President reciprocated. When Mr. Adams made his savage attack on the Masonic order, which I think was about 1832, he met my father on the street in Boston one day, and stopped him and asked him if he had seen his pamphlet and what he thought of it. To which Mr. Hoar answered, "I think there is but one thing in this world more ridiculous than Masonry, and that is Anti-masonry." I am, with high regard, Faithfully yours, Geo F Hoar The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. [*10205*][shorthand notation]Amelia CH. Va April 16th 1901 The Vice Presedent Sir It has taken me some time to get the letters and endorsements which you said would be of use to you in getting the Presdent to appoint my son a cadet at large at the United States Naval Academy, but now have them and you will find them enclosed. I have waited to go to [*10206*]send these all at the same time, hence the delay. They are, a letter from Genl Fitz Lee, a letter from Genl Rosser, a letter from Genl Wade Hampton and the endorsements of all of the Members of Congress from Virginia. I believe that you know that at any time you wish both of the Virginia Senators will go in person with you to see the President. Genl Lee writes to me [*10207*]Secretary Long because a letter to him will be better than on to the President I enclose a letter from him to you which perhaps, speaks for itself. Genl Eppa Hunton, an ex Senator, has also written to the President and so has Mr. C. Stuart Patterson of Philadelphia, but this I believe you know. If the opportunity comes any time in the next three years or so, it will fulfill my son's [*10208*]most honorable ambitions and a purpose very near our hearts. I beg you to believe, Mr Vice-President, that Mrs Johnson & I feel all your kindness to us most sincerely, and thank you most heartily for it. If you can suggest any thing else you think might help, I shall be obliged if you will notify me. I am, Sir, with sentiments of most sincere esteem which I have held for a long time. Very sincerely Yr obedient Servant Bradley T Johnson [*10209*]Cornelius S. Loder, Manager and Adjuster of Commercial Business Of Every Description 271 Broadway, New York, April 16, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- I am in receipt of the letter of your Secretary, written under date of April 12th 1901, which is an acknowledgment of my letter of the 8th inst. regarding your meeting some Brooklyn Boys at a time and place to be designated by you. I also stated in this letter that you might have other suggestions to make in this matter. I realize most fully the multitude of requests that you receive from everywhere, but mine is a little different, and somewhat out of the ordinary. It is my idea to arrange for a great conference of Boys, say several thousand in number, and that they be addressed by you, and also be permitted in some way to meet your personally. I can arrange it, and will guarantee its entire seccess. The affair can be arranged different from any other ever held in this country. I am not bringing this matter before you with a long string of personal testimonials, nor have I requested other parties who know you personally, and with whom I am also acquainted to trouble you in any way regarding this matter. I wish it to stand entirely on its own merit. If the affair can be arranged for some Saturday after-noon or holiday, that you will be in New York, it would consume but very little time, and it would be something that the Boys of New York and Brooklyn would never forget. Trusting you will seriously and favorably consider this, I am, Very truly yours, Cornelius S. Loder [*10210*] P F Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, Mass., April 16, 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Ted: I have your letters of the 10th and 12th. It is evident now that you have received all my letters. I shall direct them hereafter to Oyster Bay. Of course the 10 o'clock train is the one you will be expected on. Charles Francis Adams being out of the argument, I gather there is no use in having him around. Mr. Lincoln I will attend to. Bishop Lawrence is in Europe or I would have had him anyway. He is true blue all through. In regard to Bob Grant, I have sent him an invitation to dinner. Am very glad to have him personally. The political side of him, and his feelings towards any gentlemen who goes into Republican politics, need not enter into the question at all. You see Lodge's battles are all mine, and I never allow any one to say a word, of any sort, or shape, or kind, in my presence, detrimental to him without openly resenting it, and, naturally, I feel the same if I hear disagreeable remarks have been made, or am led to suppose so. At the same time it is always well to make friends of the mammon of uprighteousness. I think I can take care of both Massachusetts and New Hampshire four years from today and I don't thin[g]k it is such a big contract either, though I may be mistaken. Of course it is better [*10211*]2 to take the sting out of a bee so that you can handle him, and make a tool of him, rather than to crush him. I have also asked to your dinner Gaston, who is the most prominent democrat here, and is personally friendly with you, as well as a classmate of yours. I think I had better give you a list of those I expect. Messrs Roosevelt, Lyman, Frank Lowell, George Draper, Crane, Hoar, Lodge, Gaston, Sturgess Bigelow, Sohier, Guild, Grant, Mellheny, Briggs. In addition I shall ask some elderly gentleman to pair off with Hoar, and shall probably leave the sixteenth open in case of necessity at the last moment. I had a meeting yesterday with Stephen Weld and Mr. Hoar. As I understand it,# they will expect you to be present at the meeting of the overseers on Wednesday, May first, thinking that in the meantime you and Lincoln and Rawle will, by meeting or correspondence, have settled on the recommendation of the President to the Board of Overseers for the degree of L.L.D. We have counted noses and I don't think we are liable to be tripped up though, if you will refer to the New York evening Post of April 13, you will see there a letter printed by Edward Everett Abbott of New York which is practically the basis of the Storey at others plan of campaign here. Sincerely yours, George H Lyman #You will doubtless hear from them. [*10212*][[shorthand]]Phoenix, Arizona, April 16, 1901. My Dear Colonel: I have placed a political bee in my bonnet and want your assistance. There appears a chance for getting into the office of Secretary of the Territory. It is an office both pleasant and lucrative. A number of the Territorial newspapers, without previous knowledge of mine, seem to have concerted to boom me for the place. I enclose a sample clipping, that has in it something of personal interest to you. This shows a kindly spirit and is appreciated, but of course there must be something more, if the persimmon is to be knocked. The candidates are Chas.H.Akers, the present incumbent, and Isaac T. Stoddard. Both are from Yavapai county. They are good citizens, but they hate each other in a spirit that is unholy. They have hunted up endorsements almost from the section hands on the grade and left very little to be gathered up now. But there is a probability that the bitterness of their contest will knock out both. To you, I turn first of all. As Arizona is a Territory, represented in congress by a Democratic Delegate, it is entirely proper to have outside backing. Is there any, outside of your individual support, that you might swing to me? I send you my application for the place. If it went through the mails,it might never reach the President. I know I am asking much, but could you not present this in person to the President, together with a personal note supporting it? I think the President will remember me. I was at the White House after my discharge from the Fort Wadsworth hospital,while still on crutches. Major McKinley was very cordial,granting me a private interview and particularly asking if 10213it would not be possible to serve me in some manner. It seemeth to me that such a method of getting directly at the head is better by far than stacks of machine-made "testimonials." Akers' term expires May 17. Concerning myself, you know much already concerning my connection with the regiment, my presidency of the Association, my personal habits and capabilities. I have been in Arizona for nearly twenty-two years, most of the time connected in an editorial capacity with Republican newspapers. Of later years I have been a general writer, particularly in general charge of the interests of the Los Angeles Times in Arizona. You may remember that I have been the nominee of the party to the upper house of the Legislature. Securing the place sought would mean much to me. My wounded leg prevents activity in the most remunerative fields. By success in this I could be started well upon the road to prosperity. I thank you in advance and renew my assurance of the highest personal consideration. Sincerely, Jas. H. McClintock Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. Have had a good photo taken lately since former one -- of self and wife. [*10214*][[shorthand]]United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION, ETC., EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, WASHINGTON, D. C. LOUIS E. MCCOMAS, CHAIRMAN. N. CARROLL DOWNS, CLERK. April 16, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Colonel:- I inclose letters from Mr. Cowen and from the ladies who help the National Junior Republic in Maryland. They have long been planning to extract your consent at your convenience to make a brief address. I know you are crowded by thousands of things and I have sought to waylay and get your promise, which I knew you would fulfill. Your absence has baffled me. I must approach you in typewriting. I fear you will decline. Can't I prevail on you to fix some convenient time when you may promise to make a brief address to these young people? It will do so much for these worthy young men in Maryland and the border South. Can't you consent? Sincerely yours, L. E. McComas [*10215*]For encs see 3-14-01 3-29-01TREASURER: H. KENT MCCAY. THE CHILDRENS' FRESH AIR SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE CITY. OFFICE: 4 W. SARATOGA ST. BALTIMORE, MD., April 16th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice Presdt. Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- We enclose you herewith a report of the Childrens' Fresh Air Society of Baltimore city. This Society has been formed about .10 years and in that time has sent out about 15,000 children for two weeks. This Society is supported absolutely by the contributions of the citizens of Baltimore and vacinity, and not a cent of money comes from the State or City, and not a salary is paid except to the Secretary for three months during the summer. The citizens of Baltimore universally consider it one of the noblest charities in the city, and it is in the interest of this charity I am instructed by the Board of Directors to write to you asking if you will contribute towards the work this summer by giving a reading or lecture in this city any time during April or May that suits your convenience. You being in Washington can no doubt spare us one evening for that purpose and we desire to say we will promise you had a splendid audience and if you care to come over in the afternoon will see that you are properly cared for before the lecture. This lecture or reading that you would give can be of course, of your own selection, anything that you choose would be suitable for us, and I feel sure that after the evening is over, if you can spare us an evening, that you will feel amply paid for the trouble that you have been put to. We have sent this letter to Mr. Jacob Riis to be forwarded to you for the reason Mr. Riis one season lectured us for the benefit [*10216*]TREASURER: H. KENT MCCAY. THE CHILDRENS' FRESH AIR SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE CITY. OFFICE: 4 W. SARATOGA ST. BALTIMORE, MD., April 16th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice Presdt. (2) of the Society, and we derived a great deal of instruction and pleasure from his address. Hoping that you can accommodate us in this matter, and thanking you in advance for your reply, we remain, Yours very truly, H. K. McCay Treas. [*10217*] [[shorthand]](20-0-Bi80I.) LUCIEN C. WARNER, CHAIRMAN. ALFRED E. MARLING. VICE-CHAIRMAN. FREIDERICK B. SCHENCK, TREASURER. The International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations, 3 West Twenty-ninth Street, New York. April 16, 1901. My dear Mr. Dodge:- The Committee appreciate very cordially your willingness to convey to Vice-President Roosevelt our most earnest invitation that he be the honored guest of our Jubilee International Convention to be held in Boston June 11th to 16th. His presence on the opening night, June 11th, is especially desired. We had hoped to have with us President McKinley also, but from present indications it is very doubtful whether he can get back from the West in time to arrange to be with us. Moreover, I understand that he is obliged to go on to Boston several days later than our convention in order to be at the Harvard Commencement, and would not find it practicable to make two trips to that section of the country at so nearly the same time. But even though President McKinley finds it possible at the last moment to come, we still most strongly desire to have Vice-President Roosevelt make the opening address of the Convention on Tuesday night, June 11th. The Committee feels very profoundly that no one of the friends of this work could more fitly address this Convention on its opening night than Mr. Roosevelt. The Harvard Association and the friends in Boston are most anxious that he find it possible to accept such an invitation. Moreover, the esteem in which he is deservedly held throughout the country, and the continental impression created by his twentieth century address given in Carnegie Hall on the last Sunday of the old year and century, and listened to throughout the country by its being repeated on that day not only in our own Associations throughout the United States but also throughout the Dominion of Canada, confirm the Committee in its strong desire for his presence and co-operation. The topic which we would suggest is "The Young Man Needed for the Twentieth Century." We would hope that he would feel disposed in the course of his address to call attention to the important relation of the Young Men's Christian Associations in developing the type of young men needed for our times. It might be well to point out to Mr. Roosevelt the fact that this will be the most notable convention in the interest of the moral and religious life of young men ever held in the world. We expect to have present fully 3000 regular delegates, representing not only all the cities and many of the university communities of North America, but also representatives of Associations in some forty different nations who come at the invitation of the North American Association brotherhood, which is by far the strongest continental group of these societies in the world. We are hopeful that Lord Strathcona will be present as the representative of Canada. Eminent men are coming from all of the great European countries as well as from the Far East. Earnestly hoping for a favorable response to our request of this good strong friend of young men and of our work among them, believe me, Faithfully yours, Richard C. Morse [*10218*]Enc in Dodge 4-17-01Jacob Neu. TELEPHONE 2686 MAIN. Alfred J. Gilchrist Neu & Gilchrist. Counselors at Law, Germania Bank Building 375 Fulton St. Brooklyn, N.Y. City. Apl. 16" 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay L. I. My Dear Sir: I was present at your induction into the Governorship of our State. I took an active part in your Election and Elevation to the Vice Presidency of our land, but as a Master Mason I shall deem it an equally great favor to be present at and assist in your raising to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on next Wednesday Evg Apl. 24 and shall deem it a great favor if you will have sent me a card for the ceremony. Yours sincerely Jacob Neu [*10219*]JOHN E VAN NOSTRAND, Chairman. JOHN A. DAVIES, Vice-Chairman. JOHN H. PRALL, Treasurer. GEO. H SWEENY, Secretarty Queens County Republican Committee 1901 FIRST WARD. GEORGE RIPPERGER, Long Island City WILLIAM RICHENSTEIN, Long Island City HARRY BOLTE, Long Island City. JOHN W. BENNETT, Long Island City. THEODORE TRAGHEIM, Long Island City. SECOND WARD JOHN H. PRALL, Elmhurst. JOHN E. VAN NOSTRAND, Evergreen. HENRY DORT, Glendale. RICHARD N. ADAMS, Winfield Junction. THIRD WARD. F. W. SHAPTER, Bayside. ALBERT HUMM, College Point. GEORGE H. SWEENY, Flushing. ARCHIBALD M. SIMPSON, Whitestone. FOURTH WARD. JOHN A. SIMON, Queens. GUS J. SCHAEFER, Woodhaven. JOHN A. DAVIES, Richmond Hill. HENRY M. HAVILAND, Jamaica. EUGENE F. VACHERON, Ozone Park. FIFTH WARD. J. J. LENEHAN, Arverne. Evergreen, April 16th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U. S. My dear Mr Roosevelt, I received your favor with reference to vegetable seeds, the following named parties would be very much pleased to receive any thing in that line, and feel especially honored to receive it at the hands of the Vice Pres. of the United States, I am very truly yours John E. Van Nostrand Chairman Q. C. Ref. Com. Mr. Jeffers Send 5 pkgs each to the following - W. Loeb Jr. Charles Wutz 406 Cypress Ave, Evergreen Queens Co N.Y. Jos. Keller Smith Street " Joseph E. Geiger Cypress Ave " Louis Seltmann ----------------- " Edward deBevois ----------------- " William James ----------------- " Stephen Hatten ----------------- " Simon Coefel ----------------- " Robert Curl ----------------- " (over) [*10220*]Joseph Brown ----------------- Evergreen Queens Co N.Y. John James ----------------- " Jacob Nesser ----------------- " John Ward ---------------- " Edwin Blackwell ----------------- " Harry Middleton ----------------- " John Brunjes ----------------- " Ebenezer Skinner ----------------- " Andrew Van Keuren ----------------- " Wm. H. Denton ----------------- " ________ 95 O.K. Jeffers all attended to -- 4/18thSunbury,Penna.April,16"1901. Hon.Theodore A.Roosevelt, Washington D.C. Dear Sir:- The Susquehanna Ministerial Association of the Reformed Church of the U.S.at its last meeting,directed me to invite you to deliver an address at the 5" Annual Reunion of the Reformed Church of Central Pennsylvania,to be held on Island Park,Sunbury,Penna.on the 25" of July,1901. It is with the greatest pleasure,therefore,that I extend to you,on the part of my ministerial brethren,the invitation to address us at our Reunion. Permit me,my dear sir, to express the hope that the way be open for you to accept our invitation and that you be present with us on the occasion mentioned.I am,sir, Yours very truly [*Robert O'Boyle.*] 10221FRANCIS RAWLE LAW OFFICES 328, CHESTNUT STREET BROWN BROTHERS BUILDING PHILADELPHIA April 16th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Roosevelt:- A committee of three has been appointed (Solomon Lincoln, Chairman, Roosevelt and Rawle) to report on the degrees voted by the Corporation. I had supposed that Mr. McKinley's name would be among the list referred to us, but Wetmore told me that he understood that final action had been taken on his name at the proceeding meeting of the Board. And yet, when this fact was stated at the last meeting of the Board, I heard at least two of the anti-imperialists say that they did not so understand it. I had a talk with Mr. Hoar, who presided at the meeting in the absence of Lincoln, and warned him that there might be a slip in regard to the President's degree, which would be a disgrace to the University. He told me he did not feel afraid of it as Winslow Warren and Storey had been consulted before any action was taken. Still, I feel afraid of trouble. I presume that you have been notified of your appointment on the committee, and I merely want to get in touch with you so that we can both be present when it meets and want to beg you to consider the importance of your own presence at that meeting and of getting Wetmore there. The Acting President of the University greatly desires that this committee should 10222get together and report in time for the meeting of next Wednesday week, but probably it is too late to now send out the notices. I am in New York more or less and would be very glad if I could arrange to see you. Yours very truly, [*Francis Rawle*] 10223[shorthand notation][shorthand notes] Dubuque, Iowa, April 16, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice Prest of the U.S: Dear Sir: The Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic of the State of Iowa, will be held at Dubuque on the 4th, 5th & 6th of June next. It is expected to make this one of the largest and most interesting meetings of the soldiers of the Civil War ever held in the Mississippi Valley. As you know, Dubuque is on the border of three States -- Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa -- and not far from Minnesota. Efforts will be made to interest the old soldiers of all these States in the meeting, and we have many promises of cooperation from auxiliary and kindred associations, including organizations of the soldiers of the American-Spanish War. We cordially invite you to be [*10224*]present with us as the honored special guest of the occasion. We need not say to you that your presence here at that time will create a whirlwind of enthusiasm, not only among the soldiers of these States, but also among our whole people. We are sure you will find the occasion rich in immediate delight- ful experiences, and fruitful of pleasant memories in the future. We sincerely trust it may be in your power to do us the favor and the honor to be with us on that occasion. As you know, Dubuque is the home of Senator Allison and Ex-Speaker Henderson, who will enforce this invitation with cordial words of their own, in letters herewith enclosed. Hoping to have a prompt and favorable answer I am Very Respectfully Yours Jacob Rich Chm Com on Invitations [*10225*](2) R. B. ROOSEVELT, Jr., 33 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, ... 190 order, although not a member. This last book seems to meet great approval among members of the Loyal Legion & I think will be very successful. Mr Hamersley who is my father in law & a member of the L. L. is an old navy man & comes from Philadelphia. I understand you are are going to visit John this summer at Seyville & I hope to see you there & introduce you to my wife who is most anxious to meet you Faithfully your cousin Bert. [*10227*] [*P1*] R. B. ROOSEVELT, Jr., 33 WALL STREET, [*after May 1st 49 Wall St*] NEW YORK, April 16th 1901 Dear Cousin Theodore Knowing the interest you take in Army & Navy matters I take pleasure in sending you two books I hope you will put in your library with my best wishes. I have turned Publisher & besides being interested in the Army & Navy Lists with L. R. Hamersley will bring out in August a book called the Companions of the Loyal Legion. I enclose circulars of the last book knowing the interest you take in the [*10226*][[shorthand]]ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL. J. C. Sanders, Principal; L. I. Reed, 1st Ass't; S. B. Walster, 2nd Ass't. Rockford, Iowa, 4-16-1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. My Dear Sir:- I am preparing a special program on the Spanish War and desire some special work on the "Rough Riders." Can you refer me to some desirable work? Or perhaps the war department may have some literature on the subject. Respectfully, J. C. Sanders. 10228Newark, N. J., 4 / 6th 1901. His Excellency, Theo' Roosevelt. Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir. I beg leave to call your attention to enclosed circular that partialy describe our fire Escaper, Single and double rope. Every hotel in this city and numerous other buildings have them - all the large Hotels in Lakewood; and I refer to Capt A. M. Bradshaw Sect of the Laurel in the Pines Co. Mr Plummer of the Laurel, and notably Geo. J. Goulds house refering to Capt Donald Goel, 190 Broadway, M. P. R. R. office. Have just finished #54 Park ave, and the County Seat of J Kennedy Goel, Sound Beach just across the sound from you. They afford absolute safe and quick escape by the window when a bad fire will readily cut off egress by the stair way. I will be pleased to give further information at such time and place as you may elect. Yours Truly Anson Searls 131 Mulberry st. [*10229*]For enc see 4-16-01THE LONG ISLAND AUTOMOBILE CLUB, (INCORPORATED) 552 STATE STREET, COR. FLATBUSH AVE. BROOKLYN. BROOKLYN, April 16th., 1901. Dear Sir:- A Smoker and Entertainment will be held at the rooms of the Long Island Automobile Club on Friday evening, 19th. inst., at 8:30 P.M. at which you are cordially invited. Respectfully, Chas. W. Spring Sec. [*10230*][?] Smithville [?]. april 16th 1901 The vice-president of the united State Sir Mr Theodore Roosevelt I Have the Honor to make application Herewith for police force as any other parson in the Government Deportment Sir I was in the 9. Cavalry Doing the Spanish and american. Campaign Sir I was in troop g th 4. Cavalry Santiago de Cuba, June 14 July 17th 1898 Sir I thank you for or I thank The vice-president if he will recommend me for police force or any other parson that I can get I discharged from troop 8th 9. Cavalry in 1899 Sir I will Look for answer Calling me to some [*10231*]Parson Soon very Respectfully, your obedient Servant, Samuel Thomas address Smithville Md. Sir I am a member of the Society of the army of Santiago de Cuba Secretary & treasurer. A.C.sharpe I have 6 years and 3 months In the 9 Cavalry my first troop was K 9 Cavalry Fort myer Va. frome there to Fort Robinson nebraska [*10232*]THE MUSEUM OF SOCIAL ECONOMY FOUNDED BY THE LEAGUE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE OF NEW YORK OBJECT: SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BETTERMENT TELEPHONE AND CABLE TELEPHONE, 2839-18TH ST. CABLE, LESOCIAL NEWYORK DIRECTORS DR. JOSIAH STRONG DR. WM. H. TOLMAN FOREIGN AGENTS LONDON: P. S. KING & SON 2 VICTORIA ST., WESTMINSTER, S. W. PARIS: GEORGES ROUSTAN, QUAI VOLTAIRE ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO 105 EAST 22D ST., NEW YORK April 16, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir:- I thank you exceedingly for the very cordial letter which you have sent me to Colonel Mills. It will serve my purpose admirably, as I simply wished a line of introduction to him. Very cordially yours, [*Wm. H. Tolman*] 10233PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. F. 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. STORE HOUS TAR & DYE-HOUSE ROPE TWINE & HAMMOCK FACTORY. WAREHOUSE 107 DUANE ST. OFFICE 16 THOMAS ST. Orders will be entered subject to the following Conditions: Strikes of operatives or any unavoidable cause will relieve us from prompt fulfillment of contracts. OFFICES; 107 Duane St, 16 Thomas St. New York, Apl 16th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dr Sir I enclose letter recvd for Thomas Lawton one of the finest young men I ever met he is a credit to us in every way and if you recommend him to secty Hq I am sure you will never regret it Just returned hence the delay Yours Frank. C. Travers [shorthand] [*10234*][*[Enc in Searles 4-16-01]*] HOW IT WORKS. No woman leaves her children behind in a burning building. . . A fire escape that cannot save them is a. . . FAILURE IN SUCH A PLACE Any one can lower a child, acting from the ground or from a window, on the... "[*JERSEY [SMALL]*] ESCAPE in one half a minute. The Improved "Small" does everything required. IT IS { THE BEST AND { THE LOWEST COST. This is No. 167 Broome St., Newark, N. J., a four story double flat house, and the tenants have 30 children. [*10235*] [*[Enc in Searles. 4-16-01]*] Of course your house will never burn - but read. INSECT AND DUST PROOF WOOD BOX. Hingeless, can be lifted off and coil thrown out of the window, falling into position for use in less than ten seconds. To preserve an escape from insects, dirt and other distructive influences and be INSTANTLY AVAILABLE has been the subject of much invention. Lift the Box from the Bottom, Disclosing the Coil. After long experience we find loose or bag covered coils are only unfinished jobs, unsightly, deteriorating, is thrown in the closet, got of sight some way. TIME AND MONEY WASTED. The Wood Box shown here places it high on or along side the window casing, out from curtain or blinds where all may be found after many years. ----------------------------------------- If it does, a small expense will save your family. THE JERSEY FIRE ESCAPE AS COILED IN OUR WOOD BOX Hangs on the bottom of the box, Sustains 800 lbs. THE FRICTION BLOCK . . . falls in place close under the upper window sash, leaving room for getting out. The Loop shown is adjusted close under the arms. As perfected the Wood Box is an indispensible finish. One of ordinary comprehension can use the escape from it. This Sling has a stop to keep it full size for a man. For a child, the loop slides over the stop to embrace children. They cannot fall out. [*10236*][*[ca 4-16-01]*] The Improved "[*Jersey [Small]*]" PORTABLE FIRE ESCAPE In practical use for young or old, for a helpless child or an athlete. DOUBLE ROPE AND TWO SLINGS. WHEN ONE IS DOWN THE OTHER IS UP, READY FOR ANOTHER PASSENGER, WHO MAY OPERATE IT, OR BY ONE AT THE WINDOW OR ON THE GROUND. EASILY, CAREFULLY AND SURE. ANSON SEARLS, GENERAL AGENT, 131 MULBERRY STREET, NEWARK, N. J. [*[ca 4-16-01]*] Every Hotel in this city has the single rope, and 4000 have gone into use elsewhere the past year. Evidence of Merit. The Double or Continuous Rope with two Slings was introduced in June and has taken every order given under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings where is was shown in competition. IT IS MODERN. Has the Latest Improvements for meeting every demand. PRICE-LIST Put up for use in a wood box, finished to match wood work, rope any length, . . . $5.00 With oak or ash boxes, special slings for private houses, at a small advance on above price. No box, covered with bags, special low prices. For large flats, hotels, lodging houses, in quantities, send for discounts Newark, N. J., October 1900. THE JERSEY Portable Fire Escape, (Formerly known as the "Small.") Continuous Rope and Two Slings. When one is down the other is up ready for use. PATENT APPLIED FOR, covering all the improvements described here. To secure sure further use of them under a certificate from the Superintendent of Buildings, (this city) authorized by Law of March 24, 1899, apply to JERSEY BRAKE CO., ANSON SEARLS, General Agent, No. 131 Mulberry Street, Newark, N. J.Melvin Ind Ter 4/17 - 1901 Mr. Rosenvelt. Hon. Vice Preserdent of US.A as you are the only one there I no by name I ask you a question as I am a Countryman and are interest in it Pleas Tell me Has the Government open up a full transportation for the Negro to any one of the Plces I. I mention namly Cuba & Africa or The Phillippine Island Pleas ans this for me as I am a negro. I write This for information [*10237*]if so Pleas Tell me who to write to for information address to A. Blackwell I write this as a Personal letter to you asking information Pleas ans thisNew York April 17- 1901 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President Oyster Bay L. I. My Dear Colonel. I have mailed to your address a very long letter, soon after I was invited to do so by you; it was satisfactory to me and to you. I have not received any answer; I doubt if it went lost; in case you read it I believe to deserve an answer. Sincerely yours, Emile Cassi 24. W. 99. St NY City [*10238*]Binghamton Railroad Company. G. T. ROGERS, PRESIDENT. J. P. E. CLARK GENERAL MANAGER. JOHN B. ROGERS, TREASURER. Binghamton, N. Y. April 17, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President United States, Washington, D. C. Dear sir,- Will you kindly mail me a copy of "Revenue Reduction Law of 1901, with index and marginal and foot notes" and greatly oblige, Yours very truly, J.P. E. Clark [*Dear Jeffers Please send one to Mr Clark [?] Secy*] [*Apl 23 O.K. Jeffers*] [*10239*]WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON. April 17, 1901. My Dear Colonel: I have your note of the 11th inst, in the matter of Army appointments. I note what you say concerning Gordon Johnston, and have mentioned your interest in him to the Secretary of War. I am quite sure he will bear this in mind. The appointments going to New York have not as yet been announced. Very sincerely, H C Corbin Adjutant General, Major General, U.S.A. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*10240*]Apl 17th. [*01*] Personal My dear Roosevelt Gen E. V. Summer & myself are anxious to see you regarding the new institution to be established in the Big Horn Basin, Wyoming for the physical and mental & military training of our young men -- The enclosed clipping. from the morning paper emphasizes the general idea -- We want you to take an interest in the project [*10241*]and become one of the Directors -- Will you be in Town this week? If not, Sumner & I could run down & see you? Kindly write me here a the paper. With kind regards Very Sincerely Yours Schuyler Crosby [*[Crosby]*] Hon Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay LI [*10242*]LAW OFFICE HORACE E. DEMING, CORN EXCHANGE BANK BUILDING, 11 & 13 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK. April 17, 1901 Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have been absent from the City since Sunday on a business trip, and on my return to the office this morning find yours of the 11th instant. Monday and yesterday I was in Albany attending the Court of Appeals, and wrote you a brief note from there advising you that Mr. Allds said he had had not word from you since your original letter to him just before the legislative session opened. When I saw him the day before my interview with you, he expressed himself so cordially towards you that I was convinced that a further letter from you to him would prove of great service. Sincerely yours, Horace E. Deming Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. I return Mr. Odell's letter of the 9th instant enclosed in yours of the 11th. [*10243*]For enc see 4-9-01CLEVELAND H. DODGE, NEW YORK. 99 JOHN STREET, April 17, 1901. My Dear Theodore, Many thanks for your very kind letter. I am almost broken-hearted that you cannot come to my dinner, but appreciate very much your writing so fully regarding Perkins. I am now compelled to write and ask you for something else, which I do with great reluctance, as I know how you are pestered with all sorts of calls. I do not ask this, however, as a personal favor, but the matter must stand entirely on its own merits. Mr. Morse's letter explains what he wants, and I earnestly hope that you will be able to make your arrangements to be present at the Jubilee Convention. Mr. Morse is perfectly correct in saying that it will be the greatest meeting of the kind which was ever held in the world, and I know if you go there, you will receive a very warm welcome and render a most valuable service. Please consider me simply a mouth-piece for Mr. Morse in this matter, and don't let my personal wishes effect you at all. As I said before, the matter is such an important one, it can afford to speak for itself. [*10244*]I believe we are to have the pleasure of dining with you to-morrow at Douglas', and if you want any further information regarding the Boston meeting, I will be glad to give it to you then. With warm regards, Yours faithfully, Cleveland H. Dodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. [*10245*]For enc see 4-10-01Office of Wm. E. English, 102 Monument Place, Indianapolis, Ind., April 17 1901 My Dear Colonel -- -- I write to request of you a photograph suitable for framing which we desire to give a place of honor on the walls of our home. I want you to autograph it with a suitable presentation in your own hand. I already have the pictures of Genl Wheeler, Genl Shafter and Genl Sumner which they have kindly sent me and will not be satisfied until I get yours -- and want it in uniform if I can possibly get it. I have observed through the papers that [*10246*]you are taking the Masonic Degrees. I am at present [Jrand] Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Indiana and Past Worshipful Master of my Blue Lodge and should have exceedingly enjoyed being present to witness your being "raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason". Faithfully Yours Wm E English Mrs. English desires to be kindly remembered.Purdue University. WINTHROP ELLSWORTH STONE, PH. D. PRESIDENT. School of Electrical Engineering. W. E. GOLDSBOROUGH, M. E. PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. LAFAYETTE, IND April 17th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:-- Please pardon my persistency, but General Greene seems to think there is a fighting chance still, and I trust, through the kind offices of yourself and other friends to secure at least a first lietenancy for my brother. Thanking you most sincerely for all you have done, believe me, Very respectfully, [*W. E. Goldsborough*] PP 10247Purdue University. WINTHROP ELLSWORTH STONE, PH. D. PRESIDENT. School of Electrical Engineering. W. E. GOLDSBOROUGH, M. E. PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTRICAL LABORATORY. LAFAYETTE, IND. April 17th, 1901. TELEGRAM. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Greene advises I see Corbin. Please mail letter introducing Corbin. Address Arlington, Washington. W. E. Goldsborough. 10248April 17th 1901 Honored Sir Although a Stranger to you in one sense of the word and yet we are both of the same Land, living under the same flag; and as all Hearts should beat in unison I hope when you read this that your Heart and Hand will be opened to respond to my appeal its in behalf of my Husband and self that I write, on the first of last February I wrote President McKinley stating His case, also giving reference as to what I wrote being true, but have received no reply, probably [*10249*] Address Mrs Annie Goodman 1711 Port St Balto Md Lord and He will repay. please dont throw this aside without reading every word. I wish you could look in upon us and see our need, I think your heart would be touched, and you would respond to my appeal you know not what it is to be old and sick without means to get medicine, which is our condition, now I leave this in the Hand of the Lord hoping He will open your Ear to the cry of the Poor wishing you and family every earthly blessing, I remain Yours truly Annie Goodman please ans soon [over]it was cast in the waste- basket, onethinks when Queen Victoria was living had one of Her People made such an appeal they would have received help, but I must be brief, my Husband who has been a life-long Republican is declining in years also in health He is 63 yrs of age unable to work has muscular rheumatism and nervous, affliction of the heart, through sickness has no means left to make a livelihood you may ask was He a drinking an? Most emphatically he never was, and, He was never a Soldier either had He been would most probably been helped, but [??] had a Father who served as drummer Boy in the war of 1812 and a dear Brother who fought in the Civil War, (was in the Regiment of Colonel George R. Kenly) was taken Prisoner contacted a disease (consumption) from which He died at the early age of 48, [???] the Soldiers, that is, most of them are cared for, but I never received anything from Father or Brother, but I now appeal to you in behalf of suffering humanity for just a little help to keep the wolf from our own door, Mr Roosevelt the word of Life [???] He who giveth to the poor lendeth unto the 10250HOWARD LODGE, No. 35, F & A. M. W. W. GRIFFIN, Master, DORIC ROOM, F. A. WINSHIP, Secretary, Masonic Hall, N. Y. City. April 17, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir and Brother: I write to extend to you a very cordial and fraternal invitation to be with us on Friday evening, April 26th, at Masonic Hall, Sixth Ave. and 23rd St., when your old friend and predecessor, the Hon. Wm. McAdoo, will be initiated into the mysteries of our Order. Several other friends of yours, [*10251*]including John W. Vrooman, will be present on this occasion, and the Lodge will be honored and I shall be personally gratified, if you should make an effort to be present. Fraternally yours, W. W. Griffin 50 East 19th St. N. Y. City. [*10252*]Hamlin & Boyden, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law. Frank Hamlin. Byron Boyden. 107 Dearborn Street, Chicago. 27th April, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I send you to-day a copy of "Life and Times of Hannibal Hamlin", written by his grandson, my nephew, Charles E. Hamlin, who was my classmate in college, and was much the same as my own brother. I am very fond of this book, not only as being the life of my own father, but I think, and I believe you will agree with me after you have read it, that it is a very good contemporaneous history of the times. I hope that in your leisure moments you will have time to read it. I wish that you might have known my father, as I believe you would have been good friends. We had a sincere undisguised admiration for any man who had the courage of his convictions and the strength to stand up for what he believed to be right. Inasmuch as I have had this feeling, I have takes the liberty of sending this book to you, as being the life of one Vice President who has gone, to the present incumbent of that position, for whose character I have always had the greatest respect and admiration. Trusting that you will like it, as I say, I remain, Yours most sincerely, Frank Hamlin [*10253*]Geo. W. Holmes, M. D., Telegraph Office and Local Surgeon, F. E. C. Railway. Railway Station, Faustina. Postoffice: Sharpes, Fla., 4-17 1901 Theodore Roosevelt Vice President U S Dear Sir Some years ago a transient visitor from Canada loaned me a Diary kept by his grand father who had been a Staff officer of Sir Edward Packenham It begins with the embarkation at Woolwich of the Genl & staff and states at the conclusion of this never to be forgotten Campaign that it was his own hands that lowered the last Brittish flag that has flown on American soil When Ft Bowyer at Mobile was evacuated this gentleman Capt Ord had been a Captain in the 72 Highlanders = I was greatly pleased with your Naval War of 1812- 15 comparing statements from authorities on either side [*10254*]Geo. W. Holmes, M. D., Telegraph Office and Local Surgeon, F. E. C. Railway. Railway Station, Faustina. Postoffice: Sharpes, Fla., __190_ New Orleans is the only Land Battle that you give in full Would it not be nice to give the English view of the Battle from this Staff officers stand point in subsequent Edition's The why the cannonade of Jackson's lines did not prove more effective on that fateful morning Jan 8th 1815 Capt Ord died a no of years ago in Canada. A son lives at Dania in Dade Co Fla If you wish me to I would try and get the Diary again if it is still in possion of his heirs Respy Geo W Holmes Sharps Fla [*10255*][shorthand notation]William H. Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss & Templeton, Attorneys & Counselors at Law, 319 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. April 17th., 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., N. Y. My Dear Colonel:- You are, I understand, to be in Buffalo on the day and evening of May 21st. That fact having been brought to the attention of Lodge of Ancient Landmarks, No. 441, F. & A.M., which on that evening expects to hold a Stated Communication for the granting of the 1st. Degree, the Master of the Lodge, Mr. Morris Benson, has directed me to extend to you the invitation of the Lodge to be present at that Communication as its guest. I sincerely hope you will do so, as it would lead to a gathering of representative Masons in this city, many of them your warm friends, and, I trust, afford you some personal pleasure, also. Ancient Landmarks Lodge is one of the most prominent here, its membership being made up very largely of business and professional men, and its Master and Brethern will, I am sure, make the occasion a memorable one. Of course, if you have other engagements for that evening, the Lodge could arrange the time of the Communication to suit those engagements, or, if you wish to divide your time up, you could arrange to be present at either the first or the second section of the degree. At any rate, I sincerely hope you can accept the invitation, in which I join, both as a member of the Lodge, and as Yours very truly, William H. Hotchkiss [*10256*]JOHN S. LARCOMBE, REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING, LOANS AND INSURANCE, 908 17TH STREET, WASHINGTON, D. C. Apr. 17th, 1901. Mrs. Edith K. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. I have the pleasure of your letter of the 16th. I have not yet heard from Mr. Storer about the books, but for several days I have intended writing Mr. Storer to tell him I wrote Col. Roosevelt in March about consulting me regarding the repairs to be made in his house. That Col. Roosevelt wrote me he would turn the matter over to Mrs. Roosevelt and that she would let me know at once about the matter. It is not necessary I am sure for me to wait to hear from Mr. Storer to assure you that he will be delighted to have his books remain in the house at your disposal, as his instructions to me are that I am to do everything in my power to please you. I send you the plan of main story of the addition to the house. You will notice the room you speak of is 30' x 30', but as there are several irregular places I think the plan will help you. Please return plan to me. When I wrote Col. Roosevelt in March I think I told him I was to do anything in reason that either of you wished in the way of repairs, and you are to decide what shall be done, and that is why I was anxious to have you look through the house when you were here in March, then I would have had time to write Mr. Storer in case you asked for anything that I might have been in doubt about doing, and besides I could have had the work all done during the Summer well in advance to your coming to the house. (1) 10257JOHN S. LARCOMBE, REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING, LOANS AND INSURANCE, 908 17TH STREET, WASHINGTON, D. C. The fact is I shall not be able to make any repairs unless you first tell me what to do, and although that may mean a trip down here I do not see how it can be avoided. Very respectfully yours, [*John S Larcombe*] (2) 10258Office of the Collector of Customs, Port of Boston, Mass., April 17,1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York Dear Ted: Enclosed please find letter from George Croker. The Patriot's Club is a club consisting of practically the crowd that, as much as any body, runs Massachusetts. There are not more than a dozen in it. Croker's dinner will miss George Meyer and one or two others who are away and will be without Charlie Sprague now, of course, and Roger Wolcott, but it would be a pleasant dinner to go and if you will stay over Wednesday, I shall be only too delighted to have you, and I think you would enjoy the dinner. Sincerely yours, [*George H Lyman*] 10259For enc see 4-16-01THE HALL OF FAME NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SENATE NEW YORK, April 17 1901 The Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir The Senate of New York University has unanimously instructed me to extend to you this invitation to make the Address at the Formal Opening of the Hall of Fame at University Heights, Decoration Day, May 30, 1901 The programme will consist of two parts. First, the exercises on the platform, viz prayer, official announcements by the Chancellor, and the address, all to occupy not over an hour (The giver preferring to remain anonymous, there will be no presentation or acceptance of the structure) Second, the procession, unveiling of 29 bronze tablets, by patriotic societies, schools &c. All should be concluded by 5 p.m. [*10260*] [*[For enc see 4-17-01]*] Under another cover I send you some proof sheets of the "Official Book" about to be published by the Putnam's, thinking that these will revive your memory as to the object of this foundation. Of the One Hundred Electors, you alone were not heard from by our Senate Should you consent to accept the present invitation you will have more than made up for your silence, which we are aware was caused by your seeking to fulfill public obligations. It is very lately that we felt assured that the structure, the tablets &c would be ready by next month. Hence the late date of the present invitation Sincerely Yrs Henry Mitchell MacCracken Chairman of Senate - The services will be in the open air if the day be fine. Otherwise in the Auditorium which will seat 1,500 persons.St. James Rectory 25 Oliver St. New York April 17, 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of United States Dear Sir: May I have the honor of presenting to you some-day between now and April 29 a letter from Fr. Doyle C. S. P. who solicits your aid in my behalf for a chaplaincy in the U. S. Navy. If I can see you in New York City, my present field of labor, it will be most convenient for me but if your affairs are not going to bring you on here I shall try to get to Washington. You are no doubt beset now by many seeking government positions, but I trust I am not temerarious in approaching you. Your kindness will be appreciated. Most Respectfully Yours Joseph F. MacGrail. [*10261*][shorthand notation]Personal. GME Office of the Director. CENSUS OFFICE, WASHINGTON,D.C. April 17, 1901. My dear Governor Roosevelt: Yours of the 13th instant is received. I have assigned Mr. Chapman to some other duty, which I hope he will be able to perform. At least I shall give him a fair trial. I think perhaps it would not be advisable to send Chapman a copy of my letter to you, as it would only make him feel very uncomfortable, and really I think the man is an object of commiseration. I am afraid his illness and troubles of various kinds have impaired his mental processes. I will do the best I can in the matter, and when the situation is such that he cannot be of any further use to this Office, I will advise you before taking any action. I am glad to know that you understand my position in this matter, for I am always more than delighted to be of service to you personally, of which fact I am sure you are convinced. With assurances of my personal esteem and respect, I am Sincerely yours Wm R Merriam [*[Merriam]*] Director. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. [*10262*]GROTON SCHOOL GROTON, MASS. April 17th,1901. Dear Theodore, I should very much rather have you come for a long stay, but if that cannot be managed at the present time the first of May is a good deal better than nothing; and after all it will not be so very inconvenient. I go up to Groton regularly on the Wednesdays and Saturdays, and so we will arrange this plan. We will breakfast in Boston, at 9.45, and I will get Donald, Lawrence Lowell, Bishop Lawrence, and one or two others to be there. Dean Briggs is a great pal of mine,and we will have him too. It seems to me wiser to have a small number for the first discussion of the plans. After that we can enlarge without limit. I shall make a point of buttonholing the prominent men who are likely to be interested in this scheme, and I feel it in my bones that there will be a general consensus of opinion favorable to it. I can go up with you on the first, and can stay until the late train. I must be in Cambridge in time for prayers at 8.45 on the following morning, but Fanny and Ted will be able to keep you occupied. I am sincerely yours, Endicott Peabody It will be perfectly convenient to have you here -- I was thinking of the possibility of my connecting with your visit. [*10263*]Brooklyn N. Y. Apr. 17th 1901 Hon Theo. Roosevelt Vice President U. S. Washinton D.C. My Dear Colonel -- On the 16th of last month I received an appointment as Watchman in the U. S. Army Transport Service Pier 22 Bklyn N. Y. upon the recommendation of Capt. A. M. Palmer Asst. Qr. Mr, U. S. Army, Supt. of the Pier. The salary and the duties of the position are entirely satisfactory to me, the latter, by reason of my Army experience, and wounds incurred in the 1st U. S. V. C. I am peculiarly fitted for. I have barely completed a months service and now there an rumor the Sec'y. of War contemplates abolishing the O. T. service at this Port. [*10264*] Although there is, I understand, quite some local influence brought to bear to urge its retention. It has been stated the "War Dept." contemplated only a reduction as the business with Cuba and Porto Rico was not large enough to warrant resuming so many transports. Should the latter be the case, and having in mind your letter to me of June 5th 1900 in which you stated if you could help me you wanted to, and the evidence of your willingness to do this by giving me a letter to Major Marshall of the Eng. Corps. on June 11th 1900, I ask that you use your efforts with Sec'y Root or the Qr. Mr. Gen. Luddington to secure my retention in the service. Anything you do for me in this matter will be deeply appreciated and trusted confidentially. Thanking you for past favor. I Am Respy Your Obt. servant Albert Powers 255 Pacific dr Bklyn NY. [*10265*] [[shorthand]]CITIZENS LEAGUE OF HUNTINGTON FOR CIVIL SERVICE REFORM AND GOOD GOVERNMENT. Huntington, N. Y. April 17, 01 189 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir:- The members of this Association beg respectfully to invite you to address them in the Opera House in this village some time during the fore part of the month of June, leaving the subject of your discourse to your own selection. Should you consent to accept their invitation, they can assure you of a hearty reception on the part not only of the members of the League but also of the citizens of this place. Very respectfully yours, [*[???] Pierce*] President. [*Wm S. Funnell.*] Secretary. 10266Frostburg, Md., Apr. 17, 190. [*[01]*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt, My Dear Sir ,- I shall esteem it a very great favor, if you will send me copies of your speeches on the Philippine question, providing you have them in pamphlet form. Thanking you in advance and wishing you well, I am sincerely your, Olin R. Rice [*10267*]and find the following. Brig Rattlesnake Richard D Tucker Owner. Wm F Nyer Master Built at Duxbury Mass 1 Deck. 2 Masts. Length 165.0 ft - Breath 27,' ft Debth 9 8 ft, Registered at: Plymouth Mass Oct 15, 1813, Transfered to Boston Mass Dec 14, 1813, Reg 147, and here her list ends as a far as I have any knowledge, Wether this is a correction, or not, is for you to say. Respectfuly J E Taylor [shorthand] Weymouth Heights April 17/01 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, A Shipbuilder (with the the prefix of Ex) The Son, and Grandson of Shipbuilders, I still retain a strong interest in anything relating to ships. I have noticed in your Hist of Naval War of 1812, The name of Brig Rattlesnake, 14 Guns, 278 tons. Built at Medford, Pa, 1813 Now [as] I never heard of any Medford near Salt-Water, except (my Native) town (now city) of Medford Mass, one of the oldest settled places of the U. S. containing today one of the oldest Houses, built by Gov Cradock at about 1634, and the Birthplace of the first vessel built on this continent, and situated on the Mystic River emptying into Boston Harbor, Not finding the name of this Brig, on any list of Medford built vessels. I looked up the old records, at Boston Custom House, [*10268*]St. Louis Mo April 1st/1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President. Kind Sir: I am in receipt of a letter from your Secretary Mr Wm Loeb Jr., dated March 22d; and I must admit it was very frosty, and I am satisfied you never dictated it. No doubt -- you are kept busy answering letters from the multitude who think themselves entitled to some office especially those of your regiment -- who were engaged in that skirmish at San Juan Hill. If you could possibly spare a few moments and read some of my war record commencing on page 56" in Book Angels of the Battlefield, you no doubt would give my letter some attention and consideration the old Soldier is fast losing recognition. and the only [*10270*]recourse he has is the Soldiers home, the Civil Service is another drawback to the old Soldier, and I want to say in conclusion that they are clerks in this Post Office. if you and Bryan were candidates for President and it depended on their votes to elect you you would not receive them. Yours Respectfully Thos Trahey 4408 Lucky St St Louis Mo.[*[4-17-01]*] 312 West 82nd Street. Mr Roosevelt My dear Sir I am tempted to write you once more and only if you will not heal your self-imposed silence by accepting the invitation of Republican women of the State of N. Y. to say a few words -- [*10271*] at Delmonico's next Tuesday April 23rd -- where we have a luncheon at half past one o'clock -- The Republican women who are interested in the club of New York City decided to hold this meeting for the purpose of forming an active State association for the purpose of interesting women through -- [*10272*]the State and projecting more clubs -- But as you well know in order to accomplish this we must be indorsed by men who are interested in the welfare of our country and you know what weight a few words from you will have -- So please say them. Very Truly Yours Georgie B. Wentz. (Mrs James G. Wentz.) April 17th)328, CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA April 17th, 1901. Dear Theodore:- Almost two weeks are gone without my thanking you for your very kind letter of the 4th. The most horrible legal business during this interval must be part of my excuse. The other half of the excuse is that I have been trying to write an article about you for Caspar Whitney. That is also a horrible business. It was finished on Monday, and I hope that it may not too much displease you. At first, I told Whitney that I wanted you to see the proofs, as I did not wish to say anything about you in public that did not have your full consent. But when the article was finished, I knew that it would very much spoil it (not spoil the article, but the situation) to have you know what I was going to say before I had said it. If I have any unfavorable thoughts of you, naturally I don't propose to state them excepting in your private ear. If I have any favorable thoughts of you, naturally I don't propose to slop over in the public ear. It has been a horrible business: but I believe you will enjoy the result. Always yours sincerely, Owen Wister. No. I am over of it. [*10273*]OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER, NEW YORK, N.Y. D. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am in receipt of your esteemed favor of the 15th inst, enclosing letter of Sergeant Frank Rathgeber, who seeks your good offices in behalf of John A. Giblin, a clerk in the Money Order Department, with a view of having him appointed a Superintendent of a Branch Office. Early in my present administration of office I decided not to appoint any employee a superintendent of a branch station unless he had previous experience as a Chief Clerk, and I have religiously adhered to this decision. Mr. Giblin is not a chief clerk, nor has he had the experience in station work which would enable him to properly superintend the working of a branch station: furthermore, there is no vacanct at present to which I could assign him. It is needless to say that I am only too pleased to serve you in matters of this kind, but am convinced that you would not approve of my making an appointment which was not in the best interests of the Service. With kind regards, I remain, Cordially yours, Cornelius Van Cott April 17th, 1901, [*10274*]35801 No 2 APPENDIX TO CHAPTER VII. JUDGEMENTS RESPECTING THE HALL OF FAME BY EDITORS OF IMPORTANT AMERICAN JOURNALS AND MAGAZINES The following editorial articles are selected not from a complete collection, but from such as have come unsought to the Senate of New York University. They are arranged according to their geographical origin, in four divisions, first the Middle States, beginning with New York City, because it well to know how a prophetic work is estimated by its nearest neighbors. After that the judgements from New England, then from the South, and finally from the great West. EDITORIAL OPINIONS FROM NEW YORK CITY It is well that this nation should have such a shrine, to rebuke at once the nil admirari cynicism which sees no great men in our history and the too bumptious spread-eagleism which would make all men great. It is well that it should stand within the precincts of the nation's foremost city, in which have lived or to which have at times repaired those who are worthiest of lasting fame. It is by no means least of all a fitting circumstance that it should be confided to the care and should form a part of a great university of science and art and liberal culture. That indeed may be deemed one of the most impressive and significant features of the institution. . . But in the quiet and dignifiedprocedure of its trustees the Hall of Fame has soon outlived all such floutings and vituperations, and has splendidly vindicated the wisdom of its own creation. To-day it is an object of serious and sympathetic esteem, national, if not worldwide in extent, and evidently destined to be perpetual in duration, and it is itself being conducted in a manner worthy of such esteem.1 It was a happy conception to found such a memorial. It was eminently fitting that it should adorn the city which, despite all its faults and shortcomings, is still the greatest in America not only in size and wealth, but in intellectual activities and humane achievements, and in all those elements which contribute to the development of great men and of famous careers. It was also altogether appropriate that it should form a part of the honored institution of learning which has had associated with it so many distinguished names and so many distinguished achievements. It has been the enviable lot of New York University to be a pioneer in more than one work of commanding importance, and that fact gives it ample title to be the guardian of this noble shrine of the nation's greatness.1 1 New York Tribune England's great Abbey is the tomb of many of her illustrious sons, but it also shelters the dust of many obscure and unworthy ones, while many of the very greatest lie elsewhere. The French Academy enrolls a large majority of the foremost intellectual leaders of the nation, but some of its chairs have been filled by nonentities, and some of the greatest names have remained outside of the Forty. Far more representative and at once more exclusive and more comprehensive will be this Hall of Fame. If it has not a place for every great name, it will at least have a great name for every place.1 The giver of the Hall of Fame, whose name has not yet been disclosed to the grateful public, acted withone work of commanding importance, and that fact gives it ample title to be the guardian of this noble shrine of the nation's greatness.1 1 New York Tribune. England's great Abbey is the tomb of many of her illustrious sons, but it also shelters the dust of many obscure and unworthy ones, while many of the very greatest lie elsewhere. The French Academy enrolls a large majority of the foremost intellectual leaders of the nation, but some of its chairs have been filled by nonentities, and some of the greatest names have remained outside of the Forty. Far more representative and at once more exclusive and more comprehensive will be this Hall of Fame. If it has not a place for every great name, it will at least have a great name for every place.1 The giver of the Hall of Fame, whose name has not yet been disclosed to the grateful public, acted with generosity of purpose and clarity of judgment in making the gift precisely as it was made, and the officers of the university, who are the trustees of the gift, have administered their great trust with unimpeachable discretion.1 The committee of election evidently knew its business in this matter. Thus far there has been no American composer sufficiently gifted to warrant a pedestal. This is saddening, but it is an unescapable fact.2 The preparation and presentation of the list are very decidedly educational. It would seem that the tendency will be rather to mistakes of exclusion than of inclusion, and that every name will represent a distinguished reputation and a career well worthy the consideration of ingenuous youth. The very existence of this bead-roll of fame will pique curiosity and interest and be the occasion of truly educational arguments in the university and out for all time to come.3 1 New York Tribune. 2 Musical Courier. 3 Century, December 19011. The Hall of Fame will be popular educational influence of very great value, and of greater value when mural paintings and statues and busts shall have been added. It is another attractive addition to the beauty of New York. The criticisms of it, like most other criticisms, have already been blown to sea.1 In its composition, the jury comes as near to being an impartial and competent tribunal as human ingenuity could.devise. If it is not competent there is no conceivable jury whose verdict could claim a better right to be accepted as final.2 The Hall of Fame of the New York University promises to be a great success. The selection of the first fifty names which are to adorn its tablets has attracted an unexpected amount of notice. The newspapers have followed the conclusions of the judges, as they were divulged from day to day, and their choices have been very generally recorded and discussed.3 It is interesting to note the gradual change of feeling there has been concerning the Hall of Fame on the part of those whose attitude toward it was more or less scornful. Those who scoffed, however, were almost without exception ones who knew almost nothing of the real spirit of the movement, and who were ignorant of its real use. The judges of this most difficult choice have used rare discrimination, and there seems to be no adverse comment whatever of the names they have selected. These names and those to be added in the future are stimulating to American patriotism.4 1 World's Work, December, 1900. 2 New York World. 3 Harper's Weekly. 4 The Home Journal, New York. 10275verse comment whatever of the names they have selected. These names and those to be added in the future are stimulating to American patriotism.4 1 World's Work, December, 1900. 2 New York World. 3 Harper's Weekly. 4 The Home Journal, New York. 102752 35801 No 2 The proposal to establish a Hall of Fame for the New York University was every way worthy the generous impulse of its liberal founder. The list as partially formed is a notable and noble one, and will serve to recall how much America owes her men who have exhibited their greatness in various forms of activity.1 The first balloting of the committee of one hundred judges, or perhaps more properly electors, was canvassed last week, with results which can be regarded not otherwise than as highly satisfactory. . . . What is material and what is most satisfactory- and indeed what is the best vindication of the whole enterprise- is that no unfit name has been chosen. Men will want to add others; they will never want to erase any of these. . . . The French Academy enrolls a large majority of the foremost intellectual leaders of the nation, but some of its chairs have been filled by nonentities and some of the greatest names have remained outside the Forty. Far more representative and at once more exclusive and more comprehensive will be this Hall of Fame.2 With exactly the right statues in it, the Hall of Fame would be a great and glorious institution. . . . In the field of literature an arrangement of names in order of merit is so important that it is not novel; but it has never before been made for the United States with such a semblance of authority. . . . Longfellow comes nearest to ability to speak for us all, as near as poets come; but even he speaks for the American home, for the domesticity of our life, and not 1 Christian Work, New York. 2 Current Literature. for its obvious strain, its eagerness and push. Emerson was a dreamer. Irving dreamed. Hawthorne's stories are full of mysticism and mental study. But these men we pick out and exalt. They are not like the rest of us; and we, even we Americans, are modest enough to think that therefore they are better than we and to choose their work as the highest type of our literary effort. We acknowledge that the rush and pressure of our daily life is not fitted for the glowing summit of Parnassus. . . . The final verdict is the algebraic sum of many valuations, and it has a weight that a single appraisement could not command.1 No name is eligible for a place in New York's coming Hall of Fame which is not borne by one who has been dead at least ten years. A wise provision this. Time sifts reputations, mercilessly applying the rule of the survival of the fittest. The ultimate seal cannot be said to have been placed on the individual fame much, if any, earlier than a decade after nunc dimittis has been pronounced.2 There is an apparent inclination in the City of Brotherly Love to regard the Hall of Fame selections as New York rather than national ones, despite the appointment of judges from every section. Yet of the twenty nine names determined upon, only seven are of New Yorkers.2 The Hall of Fame may be truthfully said to fill a longfelt want. It will be of great educational interest and value.3 1 New York Times. 2 New York Mail and Express. New York Evening Post.are full of mysticism and mental study. But these men we pick out and exalt. They are not like the rest of us; and we, even we Americans, are modest enough to think that therefore they are better than we and to choose their work as the highest type of our literary effort. We acknowledge that the rush and pressure of our daily life is not fitted for the glowing summit of Parnassus. . . . The final verdict is the algebraic sum of many valuations, and it has a weight that a single appraisement could not command.1 No name is eligible for a place in New York's coming Hall of Fame which is not borne by one who has been dead at least ten years. A wise provision this. Time sifts reputations mercilessly applying the rule of the survival of the fittest. The ultimate seal cannot be said to have been placed on individual fame much, if any, earlier than a decade after nunc dimittis has been pronounced. 2 3 There is an apparent inclination in the City of Brotherly Love to regard the Hall of Fame selections as New York rather than national ones, despite the appointment of judges from every section. Yet of the twenty nine names determined upon, only seven are of New Yorkers.2 The Hall of Fame may be truthfully said to fill a longfelt want. It will be of great educational interest and value.2 1 New York Times. 2 New York Mail and Express. New York Evening Post. One interesting feature of the selection of the first thirty immortals for the New York University Hall of Fame is the fact that no woman is numbered among the elect. The announcement of the successful candidates has been received with as much satisfaction as could be expected in a matter in which there is a chance for such diversity of opinion; but it is noteworthy that in the nearly three centuries of their existence as colonies and nation the American States, in the judgment of one hundred representative men, should have produced no woman worthy of a position in this exalted gathering. Of course, exception to this statement would probably be made by common consent in the case of Harriet Beecher Stowe, who has not been dead long enough to lay claim to the panel that will probably come to her in time.1 It must be said tot he credit of the university that the safeguards thrown about the final choice are such as will insure a general respect for the result. The names that ought to be selected should be the names of those who by genius, by energy, by native force and power, wrought great deeds. No man should be mentioned who merely performed some act which in the end turned out to be a great one.2 The Hall of Fame will come to be one of the great places of pilgrimage in New York. Statues, buests, or portraits of the selected famous men and women will be placed in it or the museum that is to be next to it. It will be, in a way, the American Pantheon. And some day the name of the giver will be added to that high company. 1 New York Evening Post. 2 New York Commercail Advertiser. 10276[DUPLICATE] 3 35801 No 2 The Hall of Fame is interesting the people greatly, and we congratulate the custodians of the temple upon the general worthiness of their first batch of immortals.3 3New York Sun. The list is one that represents pretty fairly the consensus of opinion even among the grumblers. Probably no committee of one hundred intelligent men would have materially altered it, for each would have had to sacrifice individual preferences to the majority.1 The beginning of the count of ballots to decide what Americans shall have their names inscribed in the Hall of Fames of the New York University renews interest in the most interesting non-political topic of the year. The completion of the count to-morrow will render full discussion of the undertaking possible and will stimulate a flood of comment. . . The keen discrimination shows that the judges have held themselves to a high standard and stands in refutation of the charge that we are a vainglorious people, unduly puffed up by our achievements.[?] No purely historical and theoretical topic has ever aroused more general attention than this one.[?] It seems a bit foreign to our democratic ideas, which let glory and fame take care of themselves.3 The provision that they must have been dead ten years is a wise one. It will put those whom it is desired to honor far enough into the past to soften acute personal feeling and give opportunity to distinguish between ephemeral reputation and real fame. Instead of reserving so large a part of this memorial for names that will only become famous during the twentieth century, to the exclusion of many brave and noble men and women who shared in the constructive upbuilding of the republic, would it not be far better to inscribe the whole one hundred and fifty names now?4 1 New York Herald. 2 Brooklyn Eagle. 3 New York Independent. 4 Gunston's Magazine, New York. But the Hall of Fame is young. The judges have begun conscientiously to fill its panels. The scheme is commended to favor by the general acquiescence in the initial selections.1 EDITORIAL OPINIONS FROM THE MIDDLE STATES OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY Seriously speaking, the Hall of Fame may become one of the features of New York. Its commemoration of the really great names in literature, invention, art, and philanthropy is a worthy object, and the name of the unselfish donor is fit to be associated with those on the tablets within.2 The importance of this gift cannot be overestimated; and as the years pass and the nation approaches the fulfilment of its splendid destiny, Americans will look upon the fane as something which symbolizes the thought, valor, and genius of the nation.2 New York may have her Hall of Fame, and welcome, and the rest of the country may rejoice that her liberal- minded citizens and her great institution of learning have provided such a Pantheon in honor of her distinguished sons, but begun conscientiously to fill its panels. The scheme is commended to favor by the general acquiescence in the initial selections.1 EDITORIAL OPINIONS FROM THE MIDDLE STATES OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY Seriously speaking, the Hall of Fame may become one of the features of New York. Its commemoration of the really great names in literature, invention, art, and philanthropy is a worthy object, and the name of the unselfish donor is fit to be associated with those on the tablets within.2 The importance of this gift cannot be overestimated; and as the years pass and the nation approaches the fulfilment of its splendid destiny, Americans will look upon the fane as something which symbolizes the thought, valor, and genius of the nation.2 New York may have her Hall of Fame, and welcome, and the rest of the country may rejoice that her liberal- minded citizens and her great institution of learning have provided such a Pantheon in honor of her distinguished sons, but it should never be called a "National Pantheon."4 The object is to perpetuate the names of America's greatest men by instructing the youth of their achievements. It is true that the truly great need no monuments to extol their greatness, but as some great men in America have received recognition in marble while others have not, the coming generations may make unfair comparisons by and by. The Hall of Fame will teach them that Morse, Kent, Peabody, Whitney, and Gray are equally great with military and naval heroes, who have never gone begging for statues.3 1 Utica Press. 2 Pittsburg Despatch. 3 Albany Express. 4 Philadelphia Telegraph. 5 School Gazette, Harrisburg, Pa. The merit of such institutions requires no demonstration. Their influence is educative and inspiring, and they serve to round out the recognition which a grateful nation is bound to bestow upon those of its citizens who have aided its progress and enhanced its glory.1 EDITORIAL OPINIONS FROM NEW ENGLAND The work of the hundred judges engaged in the delicate duty of selecting immortals for the Hall of Fame of Great Americans is concluded. A very high standard has been established, and the fact will very greatly heighten public respect and confidence. . . . The care that has exercised to see that no unworthy figures occupied the pedestals reserved for the greatest in our history deserves the highest commendation. Even the selection of the judges themselves was a task involving the nicest discretion and discrimination, and to be named in that distinguished list was one of the highest honors that could be paid a living American. Their work shows not only judgment but conscience. They have given a new meaning and a new dignity to the thing we call fame. They have emphasized the broad distinction which we too frequently neglect to make between something that is imperishable and the bubble reputation. That alone is a service of great value to this generation.2 The Temple of Fame should be one of the sights of New York City, for that matter, of the whole country, when it is completed. The idea of immortalizing one hundred Americans by placing their names on tablets in a temple of fame should achieve attractive results in promoting a study of the history of our republic and in producing a proper estimate of the worth of numerous great Americans.3 1 Pittsburg Leader. 2 Boston Transcript. 3 Hartford Globe, 10277374A Hall of Fame Insert xxiv We are glad to see that S.F.B Morse is included. It heartens us to see Fulton and Whitney also among the eligible worthies. It pains us to see the omission of Joseph Henry. A novelist or judge could be spared to make room for him. The Electrical World. We are fortunate, indeed, if we can distinguish between the really famous and the merely notorious of our own time. There is no better way of drawing this necessary distinction than to confront the doubtfully great man of to-day with the indubitably great man of past times; and any institution or organization that keeps before the people the names and the memories of its own great men, renders a public service of no mean order. New York Evening Post. New York's Hall of Fame, as the: visible sign of justifiable hero-worship on this continent, is in its infancy the product of one of our noblest conceptions. Leslie's Weekly. Time works its revenges. The descendants of the iconoclasts have built a Hall of Fame in New York. No doubt it will soon become a Temple where the great men of America and the great women, if there are any, will receive the homage of the faithful. Messenger of Sacred Heart. Probably no single person would name the thirty men who have been chosen by the ballots of the judges, though it is doubtful if a better way of deciding the question could have been devised. Philadelphia Record. If not entirely of the greatest, it is certainly a list of great Americans, the most of whom are assured of lasting fame. Philadelphia Times. These names may be considered to represent the judgment of America as to her very greatest men. The list is admirable, both in scope and standard. Not one name has found a place there which does not richly deserve it by virtue of great talents and public services. Youth's Companion, Boston. Whatever further differences as to choice may appear, the varying phases of the "Hall of Fame" contest will be noted with considerable interest among the non-elect as well as the elect. Boston Globe. But the judges' labor would be much simplified by attaching another condition, namely, that the name shall be recorded of no person who has not been dead at least one hundred years. Indeed, fame in its high sense can scarcely begin before the lapse of such an interval. Boston Herald. Did all the Americans worthy of immortality die before 1890? How about the present? Will room be left for the coming generations? These are troublesome questions. We expect that there will be a slashing fight over this Temple of Fame. Boston Globe. "But the judges labor would be much simplified by attaching another condition namely, that the name shall be recorded of no person of no person who has not been dead at least one hundred years. Indeed, fame in its high sense can scarcely begin before the lapse of such an interval". Boston Herald. Did all the Americans worthy of immortality die before 1890? How about the present? Will room be left for the coming generations? These are troublesome questions. We expect that there will be a slashing fight over this Temple of Fame Boston Journal The high-toned squirming because of idols not in the Hall of Fame is interesting to say the least. Even Pennsylvania is not happy over names not in the Hall of Fame. Massachusetts is not complaining since fourteen of the twenty-nine, practically one half, were either born in Massachusetts or spent their active life within her borders, and yet she has many unrecognized men left as any State in the Union. Journal of Education Boston. The gift that has been accepted by the university of New York Stands out unique among the gifts in collegiate history, and the conditions that attach to it are fascinating and extraordinary" The Spy Worcester Placing General Lee's name in the New York University's Hall of Fame showed the Southern people that the feeling in the North was nothing like so bitter towards them as they had supposed it to be and it commenced the enkindling of kindlier feelings in the South. Nothing could have occurred better calculated to draw the two sections nearest together, and it was, therefore, a most unfortunate thing for the soreheads of the North to raise the outcry against it that they did raise. They Jeopardized the happy influences that had been set in motion, raised a risk that what might have been productive of great good would become productive of positive harm. We are glad therefore that the Senate of the New York University has refused to consider this protest. It will be accepted at the South as an indication of what was supposed at first to be the meaning of the incident, and it will do good in the way of making a better understanding all around. Times Richmond Obviously it is a difficult matter to determine who are the famous men. Broadly we should sat such a temple should contain the names of American who first, accomplished something passive virtues are of little value, and secondly, who in accomplishing something exemplified the noblest virtues as courage, honesty charity. Budget, Nashville, Tenn. The conditions named are wise ones, though they necessarily lead to some arbitrary results. If the names are to be altogether American the line must be drawn at the place of birth, even though it happens to exclude one of the greatest and most genuinely American statement the nation has had. If the proper and safe perspective of greatness is to be secured a margin of ten years after the death of a man is none too great to allow for that purpose, though it naturally excludes a number of men whose fame and genius are unquestioned. The Judges must not be blamed for playing the game according to the rules. Chicago Tribune It is not strange, perhaps, that music finds no representative name in this pantheon of the New York University. [*10278*]19 B Hall of Fame Insert xxiv versity. Music in this country is still young. We have not yet the leisure which comes with age for its development. The drift of the country is still towards the material. We have not even a school of music well defined, like the Italian, German, and Russian. Creditable work is being done and some of our composers have even secured a successful hearing in Europe, but the great musician has not yet appeared in the sense that Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and Wagner are great. Time enough has not elapsed to lay any sure foundations of immortality. Perhaps it has not for some whose names have been selected. Centuries hence some of them may be forgotten. 1 1 Chicago Tribune. It is noticeable that historians as a class were not popular with the jury. Motley had only forty-one votes and Prescott only thirty-two. Irving was more successful because his name is widely associated with other work than that of sober history. The three other authors who won a place among the eligibles belong to the domains of belles-lettres. But whatever the respective merits of these writers, we would not admit the discrimination against the historians.2 2 Chicago Times-Herald. The list of names selected is a surprise in many instances. Daniel Webster could not be president and yet his name divides second place in this list with Abraham Lincoln. It has been a surprise that Patrick Henry, Madison, and Monroe are not included by they may be selected in the future.3 3 Herald and Presbyter, Cincinnati, O. After all General Lee is to have a place in the Hall of Fame. We are glad of it. He may have failed in some things, but what one in the list had no weaknesses?4 4 Tribune, Cincinnati. The list of distinguished Americans whose names are to be inscribed on the marble tablets in the Hall of Fame shows some striking omissions. . . . However there will be a chance for the admission of many other worthies into the American Pantheon in the selections which are to be made in 1900.5 5 Globe, St. Louis. Robert E. Lee is entitled to the place voted him. His name will never be taken down from its place in the Hall of Fame. 6 6 Tribune, Duluth. General Robert E. Lee's name will remain in New York's Hall of Fame. The man who next to Washington and Grant was probably the greatest General that America ever produced, will have his name perpetuated in the Hall of Fame for future generations.7 7 Journal, Minneapolis. Certainly no move of any university has within the last four years attracted the general interest that has beenB Hall of Fame Insert XXIV versity. Music in this country is still young. We have not yet the leisure which comes with age for its development. The drift of the country is still towards the material. We have not even a school of music well defined, like the Italian, German, and Russian. Creditable work is being done and some of our composers have even secured a successful hearing in Europe, but the great musician has not yet appeared in the sense that Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and Wagner are great. Time enough has not elapsed to lay any sure foundations of immortality. Perhaps it has not for some whose names have been selected. Centuries hence some of them may be forgotten. Chicago Tribune It is noticeable that historians as a class were not popular with the jury. Motley had only forty-one votes and Prescott only thirty-two. Irving was more successful because his name is widely associated with other work than that of sober history. The three other authors who won a place among the eligibles belong to the domains of belles-lettres. But whatever the respective merits of these writers, we would not admit the discrimination against the historians. Chicago Times-Herald. The list of names selected is a surprise in many instances. Daniel Webster could not be president and yet his name divides second place in this list with Abraham Lincoln. It has been a surprise that Patrick Henry, Madison, and Monroe are not included but they may be selected in the future. Herald and Presbyter, Cincinnati, O. After all General Lee is to have a place in the Hall of Fame. We are glad of it. He may have failed in some things, but what one in this list has no weakness? Tribune, Cincinnati. The list of distinguished Americans whose names are to be inscribed on the marble tablets in the Hall of Fame shows some striking omissions. . . However there will be a chance for the admission of many other worthies into the American Pantheon in the selections which are to be made in 1900. Globe, St. Louis. Robert E. Lee is entitled to the place voted him. His name will never be taken down from its place in the Hall of Fame. Tribune, Duluth. Genreal Robert E. Lee's name will remain in New York's Hall of Fame. The man who next to Washington and Grant was probably the greatest General that America ever produced, will have his name perpetuated in the Hall of Fame for future generations. Journal, Minneapolis. Certainly no move of any university has within the last few years attracted the general interest that has been aroused by the announcement of the completion of New York University's Hall of Fame. School Journal, Denver. NOTE. - Numerous journals in Great Britain and on the Continental have presented the subject of the Hall of Fame at considerable extent to their readers, both in news items and editorial judgements. 10279221Election of Twenty-Nine Names 49 more. ... As far as the lists of the names decided on are published, I agree to them most heartily." Dr. George E. Post, the head of the great medicine school of the Syrian Protestant College at Beirut, had sent his list, which, however, came too late for the count. Had it been counted it would not have changed the result. In view of the fact that one hundred electors had fully purposed to give their voices, the Senate decided that no name should be admitted to the Hall of Fame that was not supported by fifty-one votes. It had been urged by some that sixty votes should be required for election; but no one moved this when it was found that only twenty-nine had got a majority. The report of the officers was adopted after full consideration as follows: "First. The twenty-nine names that have each received the approval of fifty-one or more electors shall be inscribed in the Hall of Fame. "Second. The cordial thanks of the Senate of New York University are returned to each of the electors for this service rendered to the public. While it has demanded no little thought and acceptance of responsibility on 10280 50 The Hall of Fame their part, it must receive abundant reward in the knowledge of important aid given thereby to the cause of education, particularly among the youth of America. "Third. The official book of the Hall of Fame, the publication of which is authorized by the Senate, shall be sent to each of the one hundred electors as a memento of this service. "Fourth. The Senate will take action in the year 1902, under the rules of the Hall of Fame, toward filling at that time the vacant panels belonging to the present year, being twenty-one in number. "Fifth. The Senate invites each member of the present Board of Electors to serve as an elector in 1902. Should any one of the present board have laid down his educational or public office, his successor may, by preference, be invited to serve in 1902." The following are the twenty-nine names that are chosen, arranged according to the number of electors by whom they were supported. George Washington, 97 Abraham Lincoln, 96 Daniel Webster, 96 Benjamin Franklin, 94 Chapter V The Election of Twenty-Nine Names On October 10, 1900, the three principal officers of the Senate, namely, the chairman, the secretary, and the superintendent of the University Press, the place of the last-named being filled in his absence by a substitute, began the canvass of the returns, which was continued October 11th and 12th. This canvass was made open to the public chiefly to avoid the manufacturing by the sensational press of false reports. The Senate had suffered in the spring from a false report respecting the roll of the one hundred electors. This roll was held in strict confidence, and no names announced save of persons from whom acceptances had come. Yet a roll, made by guess, was announced by a newspaper, which included many worthy names which had not been chosen. The Senate was thus put under the necessity of explanations. It was decided, therefore, to open and count 10281 47 48 The Hall of Fame the reports of the electors in public, even though it involved the possible publishing of the choice of individual electors. In no instance had any elector made his choice of names a matter of confidence. Several had spoken, however, in favor of magnifying the voice of the electors as a whole in preference to emphasizing them as individuals. The Senate has followed their judgement in so far that it has not made or authorized any statement of choice of names made by individual electors. Yet such a statement would possess its own peculiar interest. From three of the one hundred electors no returns were received. In each case a reason was manifest. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of New York, had accepted the work before he was called to do the work of a candidate for the Vice-Presidency of the United States. The Hon. Andrew D. White, Ambassador to Germany, wrote, October 31st, from Berlin: "I have been especially busy in winding up matters here so that I could go to America; then with a mass of deferred business occupying me very constantly during my stay; and now that I return there are arrears of work that demand constant attention for several days to come. Still I am hoping to get at the list onceThe Electors 37 Philip V. Myers, M.A., L.H.D., LL.D., University of Cincinnati. George E. Post, M.D., Beirut, Syria. Hon. Whitelaw Reid, M.A., LL.D., New York City. James F. Rhodes, LL.D., Boston, Mass. Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, LL.D., Albany, N.Y. Albert Shaw, Ph.D., Review of Reviews, New York City. William M. Sloane, L.H.D., Columbia University. E. C. Stedman, L.H.D., LL.D., New York City. Moses Coit Tyler, L.H.D., LL.D., Cornell University. Anson Judd Upson, LL.D., Chancellor Regents State of New York. Charles Dudley Warner, Hartford, Ct. Hon. Andrew D. White, Ph.D., LL.D., Embassy of U. S., Berlin, Germany. Woodrow Wilson, Ph.D., Princeton, N.J. CHIEF JUSTICES, NATIONAL AND STATE George W. Bartch, C.J., Utah. J.M. Bartholomew, C.J., North Dakota. M. S. Bonnifield, C.J., Nevada. 10282 [Page Break] 38 The Hall of Fame Theodore Brantly, C.J., Montana. David J. Brewer, LL.D. (Asso. Just.), Washington, D.C. John Campbell, M.A., LL.B., C.J., Colorado. J.B. Cassoday, C.J., Wisconsin. Dighton Corson, C.J., South Dakota. M.H. Dent, C.J., West Virginia. William T. Faircloth, C.J., North Carolina. Melville W. Fuller, C.J., Washington, D.C. Reuben R. Gaines, C.J., Texas. James H. Hazelrig, C.J., Kentucky. James Keith, C.J., Virginia. Thomas N. MacClellan, LL.B., C.J., Alabama. F. T. Nichols, C.J., Louisiana. John R. Nicholson, C.J., Delaware. T. L. Norval, C.J., Nebraska. C. N. Potter, LL.B., C.J., Wyoming. Charles M. Start, C.J., Minnesota. R. F. Taylor, C.J., Florida. Charles E. Wolverton, B.A., LL.D., C.J., Oregon. Thomas H. Woods, C.J., Mississippi. [Page Break] The Electors 35 Clyde A. Duniway, Ph.D., Leland Stanford University. Fred M. Fling, Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Burke A. Hinsdale, Ph.D., LL.D., University of Michigan. Charles Warren Hunt, New York City. John F. Jameson, Ph.D., Brown University. Harry P. Judson, LL.D., University of Chicago. Joseph LeConte, University of California. Andrew C. McLaughlin, M.A., University of Michigan. John H. T. McPherson, Ph.D., University of Georgia. Anson D. Morse, M.A., LL.D., Amherst College. Edward C. Pickering, Harvard University. Rossiter W. Raymond, Ph.D., New York City. Thomas J. Shahan, D.D., J.U.L., Catholic University of America. Robert D. Sheppard, M.A., D.D., Northwestern University. George F. Swain, B.Sc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. William Henry Welch, M.D., LL.D., Johns Hopkins University. 10283 [Page Breaks] 36 The Hall of Fame Willis M. West, M.A., University of Minnesota. PUBLICISTS, EDITORS, AND AUTHORS John S. Billings, LL.D., New York City. Borden P. Bowne, LL.D., Boston University. James M. Buckley, D.D., LL.D., Madison, N.J. Ex-President Grover Cleveland, LL.D., Princeton, N.J. George F. Edmunds, LL.D., Philadelphia, Pa. Edward Eggleston, L.H.D., Madison, Ind. George P. Fisher, D.D., LL.D., Yale University. Richard Watson Gilder, L.H.D., LL.D., New York City. Edward Everett Hale, LL.D., Roxbury, Mass. Albert B. Hart, Ph.D., Harvard University. Thomas W. Higginson, M.A., LL.D., Cambridge, Mass. Bishops John F. Hurst, D.D., LL.D., Washington, D.C. Hon. St. Clair McKelway, LL.D., Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, N.Y. The Electors 33 James R. Day, S.T.D, LL.D., Syracuse University. Charles Wm. Eliot, LL.D., Harvard University. W. H. P. Faunce, A.M., D.D., Brown University. Geo. A. Gates, D.D., Iowa College. Arthur T. Hadley, LL.D., Yale University. Charles C. Harrison, LL.D., University of Pennsylvania. Caroline Hazard, M. A., Wellesley College. Wm. De W. Hyde, D.D., LL.D., Bowdoin College. David Starr Jordan, M.S., M.D., Ph.D., LL.D., Leland Stanford University. J. H. Kirkland, A.M., Ph.D., LL.D., Vanderbilt University. Seth Low, LL.D., Columbia University. Henry Morton, Ph.D. LL.D., Stevens Institute. Mrs. Alice F. Palmer, Ph.D, L.H.D., LL.D., ex-President of Wellesley. Henry Wade Rogers, LL.D., Northwestern University. David S. Schaff, D.D., Lane Theological Seminary. James M. Taylor, D.D., LL.D., Vassar College. 3 10284 34 The Hall of Fame [?] NEW ROC Miss M. Carey Thomas, LL.D., Bryn Mawr College. Chas. F. Thwing, D.D., Western Reserve University. Wm. J. Tucker, D.D., LL.D., Dartmouth College. Geo. Washburn, D.D., LL.D., Robert College, Constantinople. PROFESSORS OF HISTORY AND SCIENTISTS Henry Carter Adams, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Charles M. Andrews, Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College. Frank W. Blackmar, M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas. Edward G. Bourne, B.A., Ph.D., Yale University. Henry E. Bourne, B.A., B.D., Western Reserve University. George J. Brush, Ph.D., LL.D., Sheffield Scientific School. John W. Burgess, Ph.D., LL.D., Columbia University. Edward Channing, Ph.D., Harvard University. Richard H. Dabney, M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. The Electors 31 same is true with this who are credited to Washington City. The only State which seems to have secured a body of electors out of all -proportion to its population, is Massachusetts. This is not the first time that the Bay State has carried off honors because she had fairly earned them. The summary shows that New England has twenty-two electors ; the Middle States twenty-five ; the Southern States sixteen ; and the Western, including Ohio, thirty. The national capital has four, and three are in foreign countries, acting there as ambassadors either of the American nation or of American education. It is believed by the Senate that without any exact system of distribution upon their part the result indicates a reasonable and fair apportionment of electors to the chief divisions of the United States in proportion to their productiveness in the various fields from which the electors are called. The Senate was gratified to find that its invitation to every university and college president was accepted, and that to secure the full quota in the other classes it was obliged to exercise a second choice in only a very few cases. One of these was the case of ex-President Benjamin Harrison, who gave as his sole 10285 32 The Hall of Fame reason that he would feel bound, if he served, to give much study to the nominations before making a decision and that his engagements did not allow him time for the work before the date set for the report. The official roll of the one hundred electors is given below. Prior to its completion, two citizens who had accepted places were taken away by death : Rev. Richard S. Storrs, D.D., and John Clark Ridpath. Their places were filled by the selection of two other names. Since the completion of the roll and the reception of the reports for 1900, the deaths of Mr. Charles Dudley Warner and of Professor Moses Coit Tyler have taken place. UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE PRESIDENTS AND EDUCATORS E. A. Alderman, D.C.L., LL. D., Tulane University. James B. Angell, LL.D., University of Michigan. John H. Barrows, D.D., Oberlin College. W. S. Chaplin, LL.D., Washington University (St. Lewis). Wm. H. Crawford, D.D., Allegheny College.CONTENTS PART FIRST HALL OF FAME CHAPTER PAGE THE SITE, THE GENESIS, AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE HALL OF FAME - 1 University Heights - Facts of Physical Geography - Educations Aim - Contract between the Giver of the Hall and the University, in Three Sections, showing the Object, the Rules for Inscriptions, and the Use of the Museum. II - A COMMENTARY UPON THE CONSTITUTION - 11 Patriotic Aim - Pericdicity in Choice of Names - Popular Participation - Restriction to the Native-born - Inclusion of Many Classes of Citizens. III - THE ELECTORS OF THE HALL OF FAME - 24 University Presidents - Historians and Scientists - Publicists and Editors - Jurists - Apportionment to Various Parts of the Country - Official Roll. IV - NOMINATIONS FOR THE HALL OF FAME - 39 Popular Interest - An Almost Plebiscitum - Share Taken by Senate, by Electors - Nominations for 1902. ix 10286 x CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE V - THE ELECTION OF TWENTY-NINE NAMES - 47 Ninety-seven Electors - Causes of the Absence of Returns from the Remaining Three-Fifty-one Votes Required - The Twenty-nine Names Chosen. VI - ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTORAL RETURNS - 52 Preferences of Electors according to their Occupations - Preferences according to their Place of Residence - Favor Shown to Names in the Various Classes - Tables of All the Votes given to Each Name in the Fifteen Classes : Arranged, First, according to the Occupations of the Electors; Second, according to their Geographical Distribution. VII - THE EDIFICE - 68 The Colonnade - Spaces for Statues and Busts - The Museum - The Rooms for Portraits, Mural Paintings, and Other Momentos - The Approaches to the Hall. VIII - THE FUTURE - 77 Wide Co-operation invited - The Crawford Bronze - Plan offered for Hall or Loggia for Great Foreign-born Americans - The Prophecies of the Public Press. PART SECOND GREAT AMERICANS I PAGE STATESMENT - 87 George Washington, 89; John Adams, 95; Benjamin Franklin, 101; Thomas Jefferson, 107; Henry Clay, 113; Daniel Webster, 119; Abraham Lincoln, 125. II JURISTS - 131 John Marshall, 133; James Kent, 138; Joseph Story, 10287BUFFALO BILL"S ACADEMY Novel Institution with Its Seat [??] Big Horn Basin There was projected for Colorado last year a National Rough Rider Military Encampment. This has been transferred to Wyoming and incorporated with ample capital and Colonel W. F. Cody is its president. The school is called the Cody Military College and International Academy of Rough Riders. Brigadier General E. V. Sumner, U.S.A (retired) is one of the incorporators and commanding general and treasurer of the college. Colonel Schuyler Crosby of New York, former Governor of Montana and member of General Sheridan's staff, is first vice president, and C.D. Guriey, second vice president. The enterprise begins with every promise of success. The academy is in the heart of the Big Horn Basin, near Yellowstone Park. The quarters are built of logs and fashioned after the old block-house style, but are comfortable. In addition to the teaching of military drill and tactics, the students will learn all the craft of frontier life, including rough riding, scouting, the hunting of big game and perfection in horsemanship. One of the objects sought to be obtained is to fit the students for practical camp life, including the command of soldiers in peace or war. The Eastern headquarters will be in charge of Colonel Schuyier Crosby, in room No. 506, No, 1123 Broadway, this city. 10289 CONTENTS xi III PAGE SOLDIERS - 149 Ulysses Simpson Grant, 151; David Glascoe Farragut, 159; Robert Edward Lee, 164. IV SEPTIMI Gilbert Stuart, 171; Peter Cooper, 175; George Peabody, 180. V SCIENTISTS - 185 Robert Fulton, 187; Eli Whitney, 191; Samuel Finley Breese Morse, 196; John James Audubon, 201; Asa Gray, 206. VI TEACHERS - 211 Jonathan Edwards, 213; William Ellery Channing, 219; Horace Mann, 223; Henry Ward Beecher, 228. VII AUTHORS - 235 Ralph Waldo Emerson, 237; Nathaniel Hawthorne, 243; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 249; Washington Irving, 255. APPENDIX (A) - 261 Editorial Opinions upon the Hall of Fame; From New York City; From the Middle States; New England; The South; The West. APPENDIX (B) - 285 Special Magazine Articles: "What Constitutes Fame?" "What is Fame?" 10288BUFFALO BILL'S ACADEMY Novel Institution with Its Seat Big Horn Basin. There was projected for Colorado last year a National Rough Rider Military Encampment. This has been transferred to Wyoming and incorporated with ample capital and Colonel W. F. Cody as its president. The school is called the Cody Military College and International Academy of Rough Riders. Brigadier General E. V. Sumner, U. S. A. (retired) is one of the incorporators and commanding general and treasurer of the college. Colonel Schuyler Crosby of New York, former Governor of Montana and member of General Sheridan's staff, is first vice president, and C. D. Gurley, second vice president. The enterprise begins with ever promise of success. The academy is in the heart of the Big Horn Basin, near Yellowstone Park. The quarters are built of logs and fashioned after the old block-house style, but are comfortable. In addition to the teaching of military drill and tactics, the students will learn all the craft of frontier life, including rough riding, scouting, the hunting of big game and perfection in horsemanship. One of the objects sought to be obtained is to fit the students for practical camp life, including the command of soldiers in peace or war. The Eastern headquarters will be in charge of Colonel Schuyler Crosby, in room No. 506, No. 1123 Broadway, this city. 10289 Contents xi III SOLDIERS . . . . . . . . PAGE 149 Ulysses Simpson Gran, 151; David Glascoe Farragut, 159; Robert Edward Lee. 164. IV SEPTIMI . . . . . . . . PAGE 169 Gilbert Stuart, 171; Peter Cooper, 175; George Peabody, 180. V SCIENTISTS . . . . . . . . PAGE 185 Robert Fulton, 187; Eli Whitney, 191; Samuel Finley Breese Morse, 196; John James Audubon, 201; Asa Gray, 206. VI TEACHERS . . . . . . . . PAGE 211 Jonathan Edwards, 213; William Ellery Channing, 219; Horace Mann, 233; Henry Ward Beecher, 228. VII AUTHORS . . . . . . . . PAGE 235 Ralph Waldo Emerson, 237; Nathaniel Hawthorne, 243; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 249; Washington Irving, 255. APPENDIX (A) . . . . . . . PAGE 261 Editorial Opinions upon the Hall of Fame: From New York City; From the Middle States; New England; The South; The West. APPENDIX (B) . . . . . . . PAGE 285 Special Magazine Articles: "What Constitutes Fame?" "What is Fame?" STATE OF NEW YORK. Assembly Chamber, JOTHAM P. ALLDS, CHAIRMAN WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE. Albany, N. Y., April 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Governor:- I suppose I ought to use some other title but the above is the one that came involuntarily as I dictated the letter. Replying to your favor of April 16 permit me to say that the Ways and Means committee in response to your letter to me put in an item for Mr. Wilcox at the rate at which a Supreme Court Judge residing in his district is paid per year, to wit, $7500.00. From their best information Mr. Horace E. Deming had received $2500.00 was hired for $5000.00 and sot hey gave him $3500.00, the extra amount to cover any contingent expenses. Mr. Deming was in Albany while the supply bill was in the hands of the Ways and Means committee, where all such matters originate. He did not see fit to furnish us any information, we acquired all the information that we could from other sources and did what we believed to be strictly just to him and aftervthe bill had passed the House he came to me finding fault at the action of the committee; in marked contrast to Mr. Wilcox who came first and presented all the facts and who were kind enough afterwards to say that while it was not exactly the amount he wished, he was prepared very courteously to accept [*10290*]STATE OF NEW YORK. Assembly Chamber, JOTHAM P. ALLDS, CHAIRMAN WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE. -2- the judgment of the committee as to the amount which should be given. I understand today that the Senate has stricken out the $3500.00 from the Assembly bill, although they agreed to the item for Mr. Wilcox. I beg to assure you Governor that I have done the very best I could to meet your ideas. We regard that a referee designated by the Governor is entitled to the same consideration which should be given to a Supreme Court Judge, and from all we could learn we understood that Mr. Deming was to receive about $5000.00. I write you thus fully in order that you may know that your old time lieutenants have endeavored to be distinctly fair and courteous and that we regard that it is entirely proper for you to express your views upon a matter which was so intimately connected with your administration. I sincerely trust that the matter may work out in a manner which shall be satisfactory to you, even if the amounts may not suit the gentlemen personally interested; and I am quite confident that Mr. Wilcox recognizes and appreciates the position of the Ways and Means Committee. Very Truly Yours, JP Allds [*10291*][[shorthand]] [shorthand] Dubuque Iowa April 18th 1901 My Dear Mr Vice President The Honble Mr Rich on behalf of the G. A. R. invites you to their Annual Encampment in early June, I want to add whatever I can to the cordiality of this invitation. You have never visited us here. It will do us all great good to have & you no harm. If the management will allow I will bring you to my house & you can stay [*10292*]as long as you wish and be as quiet as you wish & I hope I can make you comfortable. I want you very much to come I hope you will feel that you can. And I am as always Sincerely Yours W. B. Allison Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President New York City [*10293*]Headquarters Seventh U. S. Infantry, Vancouver Barracks, Wash. April 18th 1901- Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Vice President of the United States. Dear Colonel:- Now that you probably have a cessation from congratulatory letters permit me to wish you the greatest success & happiness. Of course I was much disappointed not to have had the pleasure of seeing you on March the fourth, but will content my self with wishing that I may be one of those who will be present in four years, when you occupy a still higher position. If you will recall our conversation at your house in New York, I referred to the secret societies in the Philippines and expressed my opinion as to their importance. I enclose a short notice from the Army & Navy Journal of April 13th giving the opinion of Major Genl. S. B. M. Young in regard to them, which I think will substantiate my views. We are looking forward here, with much pleasure to. the anticipated visit of President McKinley. With my kindest regards to you & your family my very best wishes, I have the honor to be Very respectfully yours, Campbell E. Babock 1st Lieut. & Batt. Adj. 7th Infty. [*10294*]For enc see 4-18-01The Commercial Advertiser. Established 1797. 29 Park Row, New York Editorial Department. New York, 18th April. [*[01?]*] Dear Roosevelt, Many thanks for letting me see this. Of course I agree with its view of the work of E. P. gang. I have quoted a few sentences in today's paper, but not in anyway that will reveal their origin. I am sure you will not object, thereto, for you will agree with me as to the information of making these creatures as obvious as possible. It delighted my soul to see them fall about of W. D. Foulke. His response, which they published this afternoon, gets into them in the right way. I send it herewith, together with their very full retort. Yours always J. B. Bishop [*10295*][For enc see 4-18-01]COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY April 18, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. My dear Roosevelt: If you feel as you do about the National Educational Association invitation then I should think it decidedly wise for you to accept. You would meet a new constituency and one of the greatest influence throughout the country at large. These men and women have far more influence than the politicians, and in fact make the politicians move about. I think that I could suggest to you a line of thought that you could discuss to the very greatest advantage, and that would not be either political or ethical in character. I am writing the President to know when it would be necessary to have your definite response. I think, however, that it would have to come pretty soon, as I find a letter on my table this morning from the Secretary saying that he is getting up the final program Bulletin, and this will go out by the tens of thousands to teachers all over the country. It is needless to say that your name upon it would make a good deal of difference in the attendance. There will be a larger crowd than the officers can handle anyhow, and I think that Detroit will be filled to overflowing if it is known that you are certainly coming. I will write you again in a day or two after hearing from President Green of the N.E.A. Yours sincerely, Nicholas Murray Butler [*10296*]Home Market Club Executive Committee: George A. Draper, President. Albert Clarke, Secretary. D. Webster Dixon, Treasurer. Charles A. Stott, Lowell. Walter E. Parker, Lawrence. Francis M. Manning, Boston. C. H. Hutchins, Worcester. Edward M. Haskell, Boston. Telephone, Oxford 76. 77 Bedford St. Boston, April 18, 1901. Publishers of The Protectionist and other Economic Literature Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of United States, Oyster Bay, L. I., N.Y.:- My dear Mr. Vice President -- Your favor of April 5th was duly received, and I have delayed replying until I could come home and consult members of our executive committee. I find that they think it will be an attractive feature of the occasion if you will allow us to accept the offer of the National Lancers to escort you from the railroad station to Mr. Lyman's house, where you are to be entertained. All further ceremonial of that sort could then be dispensed with. We do not insist upon it of course, because our first wish is to have every party of the program agreeable to you. We fully appreciate your shrinking from functions and ceremonials, but they are so inseparable from great personal and official eminence, that the people expect them as a matter of course. We shall be glad to be informed by you what your wish is in regard to coming here. Shall we arrange the transportation, or do you prefer to come on a regular train and to make the arrangements yourself? If the latter, can you advise me on what day and [*10297*]-2- and at what hour of the day you will arrive? Of course if there is to be an escort it will be desirable to arrive in the daytime, though not absolutely necessary. A number of members of the reception committee will meet you, say at Providence if you come that way, or at Hartford or Springfield if you come that way, and that I may inform them it is desirable to know your wishes somewhat in advance. Under another cover I send the invitation which goes to our members. If you desire to have any sent to friends it will give us pleasure to receive a list and to comply with your wish. Nearly 1200 tickets have already been spoken for, so the occasion is certain to be one of the largest and most interesting ever transpiring here. Inclosed is a pictorial representation which will form a part of the decorations int he dining hall. Inclosed also are inscriptions which will be on tablets around the balconies. At one end of the hall there will be portraits of the late President Harrison and the late Gov. Wolcott, and I think there will be in another place a portrait of the late George Draper, founder of this club and father of its present president and of Gen. William F. Draper, and I think that Senator Hoar will be likely to pay a brief tribute to him int he course of his remarks. If you have any wish concerning the decorations or inscriptions- either those suggested, or any that we have not thought of, I 10298-3- shall be glad to hear from you confidentially, and will meet your wish. I have the honor to be, with high regard, Very truly yours, Albert Clarke, Sec'y. [*10299*]For 3 encs see 4-18-01 4-18-01 4-18-01MAYOR'S OFFICE BUFFALO. CONRAD DIEHL, MAYOR. FRED W. CONSTANTINE, SECRETARY. Buffalo,N.Y. April 18th, 1901. Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President. Honored Sir:- I am directed by the Mayor to acknowledge the receipt from you of a copy of the "Public Papers of Governor Roosevelt" and to thank you for your courtesy and kindness. Very respectfully, [*F. W. Constantine*] Secretary to the Mayor. 10300[shorthand] Middletown New York April 18 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice President US My Dear Sir While all good Republicans have reasons for feeling proud of our Governor ODell I can not help feeling all his commendable acts in consulting legislation are the fruits of your planting and are what you had planned and so greatly desired a renomination for to carry out= By the official returns of last Novembers election in this state you must have observed wherein laid my fears before election as to the results by your not being at the head of the state ticket: Even this Governor ODells home county, - greatly to my surprise -- failed to gain him votes equal to the lowest [*10301*]2. Hon TR on the ticket while Lieut Gov Woodruff received 9000 more majority than ODell If Gov ODell keeps his bearings he will if he runs again far exceed what was given him last fall. I hope the "gang" upon which you are hung will not prove sufficiently strong. to hold you aloff from what your friends want of you four years hence. I'm going to beg the honor and privilege sometime when I am in New York to run out to Oyster Bay just to shake your hand look you in the eye and "say "hello" an "how d'ya do!" How's the world a usin you?" I beg to Remain Sincerely Yours S W Corbin [*10302*]NEW YORK BRANCH OF THE SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY. 62 WILLIAM STREET. NEW YORK, April 18 1901 Dear Col Roosevelt- We shall have our Rough Riders Dinner on Friday. May 10th at a quarter past seven o'clock at The Arena "Munschenheims) on 31st St. near Broadway. We are all delighted to know that you will be with us. Sincerely yours Arthur F. Cosby [*10303*]Governor's Revenue scheme & [which] to quote you as being "your" Governor allows govement of Puerto Rico Allen seems to think you might be influenced unduly by this Barder Ruffian here I said I thought you would discount properly Mr. Barder --We went [*PF*] BUREAU OF NAVIGATION, NAVY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D. C. Apl. 18th. 1901. Dear Theodore Governor Allen of Puerto Rico came in this morning to say that one Barder Borda a venezuelan who is an insular politician and a friend of yours is disposed to make trouble with the [*10304*]to Secretary Hay's last night to dine at meet Henry White who looks very well -- What do you think of the govement procession on wheels [shorthand] love to E & the children William I am going to Port Royal to look over the station with a vein to making it into a training station. The Navy Yard is to be moved to Charleston & we have, which leaves there an idle plant. W. S. C. [*[Cowles]*] [*10305*]Avondale Pa Apr 18-1901 My dear Mr Roosevelt. I trust you will not think me unmindful of the splendid favor extended in your active support of my application as Rural Mail Inspector. Rest assured none of will forget it. I have refrained from acknowledging until today, when all my endorsements, encluding that of our local Representative Mr Butler, were forwarded to Washington. Whether I shall succeed or fail will not alter the fact that you did not fail me. I thank you, both for myself and for the many friends who have stood by me. Assuring you of my sincere friendship and with kind regards to your family I am. Truly your friend- Wm. [?] Dawty 10306State of New York, Senate Chamber, Albany. Nathaniel A. Elsberg. 15th Dist. April 18th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My Dear Governor:- Many thanks for the copy of your "Public Papers," sent me with your complimentes. I hope that you are feeling well, and that I shall soon have an opportunity of seeing you. Yours always, [*N. A. Elsburg*] 10307General Court of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America Office of Secretary-General Theodore Fitch, 120 Broadway, New York City. April 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: The New York State Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America gives a dinner at Sherry's on Monday evening May 13th., 1901, to the General Court at its annual meeting on that day. Some distinguished speakers of national reputation are expected to be present, and we wish you to attend and address us, the subject suggested being, "New York as Province and State." If you would prefer some other sentiment, if you will be kind enough to suggest it, we will modify it accordingly. The entertainment committee hopes that your engagements will permit you to accept our invitation. Very truly yours, Theodore Fitch [*10308*]GOODALE & HANSON, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, SHOE & LEATHER BANK BUILDING, 271 BROADWAY, JOHN MCG. GOODALE, BERT HANSON. MORRIS I. PRICE. TELEPHONE, 5525 CORTLANDT. New York, April 18, 1901. 190 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I have Adjutant General Corbin's letter to yourself dated April 13, and endorsed by you for forwarding to my brother with congratulations. I am very happy to do the same, and beg to express my brother's thanks and my own for your great kindness in his interest. Respectfully yours, John Mcg Goodale [*10309*]Form No. 1. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD [*F*] The 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. [*10 A*] NUMBER SENT BY REC’D BY CHECK 3 Oy K 10 Paid RECEIVED at ____ April 8 1901 Dated Boston Ms 18 To Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Ny Accept of course with joy thought you might be crowded Curtis Guild Jr [*10310*]Memorial Day Edition The Conneaut Evening News Elizabeth Guthrie, Editor in Chief Conneaut, Ohio, April 18th, 01 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C. Dear sir:- We are a class of young ladies in the Conneaut Congregational Sunday School. We have undertaken to edit and publish a Memorial Day edition of one of our daily papers. Our object is to raise money for a new Sunday School library. We are seeking aid from a few men prominent in the public life of our Nation. Will you give us some sentiment or some thought which first suggests itself to you in connection with our Memorial Day? By doing this favor for us, you will not only aid us in our venture, but will also give pleasure to our readers who are all deeply interested in our country's Vice President. Yours very truly, Elizabeth Guthrie Editor. [*10311*]500- 9th Ave. Seattle. Wash. 18th April 1901. My dear Colonel, Many thanks for the cordial wishes expressed in your letter of 28th Decr. 1900. Allow me to congratulate you- as a partisan- on your unique success. I know, Colonel, the demands on your time must be tremendous, and amid your many urgent duties you may have forgotten your humble acquaintance of the Cuban Campaign the chaplain of the 1st Illinois Infty: M. S. V. and his request that you lend the weight of your influence to his application for a position of chaplain in the U. S. A You said then it would give your great pleasure in doing what you could and that you would see Secretary Root. I dare to think my service in Cuba has 10312earned me some consideration from my Country and Government. Besides doing the duties of Chaplain, I was called upon, while with the Division to do Staff work and also taking charge - until we left Cuba - of Major Logan's work in the matter of the mail service under Major General Bates and clearing up the Post Office tangle at Ssantiago. I only mention this, Colonel, as I am sure you have not seen the letters of recommendation I forwarded with my application of last year. At Springfield I passed, among very few, a flawless Medical examination. In Cuba and during the Campaign I did not suffer a day's illness. I am single and young and anxious once again for active work. I am sure our Country wants men who have proved themselves and their worth in camp and field. I hope Colonel you will give me you help and influence. Very Sincerely yours, Hedley A. Hall. [*10313*]OFFICE OF THE PATRIOTIC GLEANER, Albert M. Hamer, Secretary, Organ of the Jr. O. U. A. M., and Daughters of America. Box 92, HARRISBURG, PA., April 18th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: Hoping that you will pardon the intrusion of thus addressing you, I beg leave to request your permission to reproduce your "Essence of Heroism," which was published in this week's Youth's Comparison in our monthly patriotic paper, The Patriotic Gleaner. The object of this latter publication is to uphold the great principles of Virtue, Liberty and Patriotism, and we aim to get the very best matter on those subjects for publication. I would be very pleased to have your permission to use the above named article and beg you to accept, in advance, the thanks of a great admirer of yourself and your writings. Yours Very Truly, Albert M. Hamer Secretary and Editor of The Patriotic Gleaner P.S. I enclose a copy of our paper for your examination. A.M.H. [*10314*]Bayside, Republican Club Bayside, Boro Queen's N.Y. April 18th 1901. To the Honble Theo Roosevelt Esq' Vice President Sir. On behalf of the Bayside Republican Club will you please accept the enclosed as a Souvenier, our Ball was a success 'Socially' 'Financially' and we hope sincerely 'Politically' Yours respectfully Edwin St. Hulman Corresponding, Secretary [*10315*]COUNTY COURT CHAMBERS 5 AND 6 HALLENBECK BUILDING. CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. WALTER H. KNAPP, COUNTY JUDGE Apr. 18, 19 01. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D.C., My dear Sir:- I wish to acknowledge the receipt of copy of your public papers for the year 1900, and to thank you very much for the same. Yours very truly, Walter H. Knapp 10316 New. York. 4/18/1901 Hon. Mr. Theo. Roosevelt. Washington D. C. Dear. Sir the writer has. had an. application on. file for. Teamster on Bklyn. Navy. yard Scence June 12 1900. bu heard nothing from it Can you help. me secure a Position was honorably. discharged Spanish American war Nov. 15/1898 was in Battle of. San Juan Hill July 1/2/3 also bombardment of. Santiago de.Cuba 10317July 10/11/1898 Your. kind attention will be appreciated by Yours. Truly Robert. Lynch 77. Roosevelt St. New. York City Borough. of Manhattan Company I. 71st Regt N.Y. V. 10318House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D.C., April 18, 1901. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States Dear Sir: I was in hopes I would be able to write you of my success in obtaining an appointment in the Treasury Department that you so kindly sought for me but as nothing has yet been done I concluded not to put off tendering my thanks any longer. I sincerely appreciate what you have done in the matter notwithstanding I have not yet received an appointment. In accordance with your suggestion I called to see the Secretary of the Treasury but was not permitted to see him. Assistant Secretary Ailes informed me that the Secretary had instructed him to look out for a place for me but he could see nothing in view now. As the matter seems to grow more and more doubtful all the time, and as I do not want to trouble you any further, I concluded to drop the Secretary a line asking him to dispose of the case one way or another. I enclose a copy of my letter to Secretary Gage and I think if he really wishes [*10319*](2) to take action he will do it now. I know you have done all you can, so I shall not ask you to undertake to do any more. I have always made it a rule not to be too dependent on my friends however willing they may be to aid me. Again thanking you, I remain, Very truly yours, [*Chas. E. M. McCann*] (Late Secretary to Hon. Wm. Astor Chanler) 10320For enc see 4-18-01COPY. 612 10th Street, N. E., Washington, D. C., April 18, 1901. Hon. Lyman J. Gage, Secretary of the Treasury. Sir: Vice President Roosevelt wrote me several weeks ago that he had seen you and asked that I be given an appointment on the temporary roll of the Treasury Department and that you had kindly consented to do so. In his letter to me the Vice President suggested that I should call on you and show you his letter. This I attempted to do but was not permitted to see you, although Assistant Secretary Ailes informed me that you had given instructions that something be done for me. Since then I have called on Mr. Ailes two or three times and was told that nothing had been done but the matter would receive consideration when an opportunity presented itself. May I ask that you reopen my case and have it disposed of so that I may know definitely whether anything is going to be done. Thanking you in advance, I remain, Very respectfully, (Signed) CHAS. M. McCANN. 10321[Enc in McCann 4-18-01]The Washington Members of the National Academy of Sciences request the honour of the company of The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt at dinner at Rauscher's on Thursday, April the 18th. at 7 o' clock, to meet the visiting members of the Academy. C. Abbe, A. Graham Bell, W. H. Dall, S. F. Emmons, Theo. Gill, G. K. Gilbert, Arnold Hague, S. P. Langley, S. Necomb, J. W. Powell, C. A. Schott, C. D. Walcott. 10322 Please address reply to S. Newcomb 1620 P Street, Washington, D. C. 10323New York Apr 18/1901 Hon. T. Roosevelt Vice President U. S Dear Sir Kindly excuse me for addressing you. Still I cannot sit quiet & see. such rangling over thorough rottenness as exists in our beautiful New York. You will remember I addresse'd you While Asst. Sec. of the Navy relative to existing abuse's in New York. Will I have to go over again that evidence of corruption & faulness to approve or disapprove my assertion. Let me inform you since you left here as police comissioner there has been nothing but rottenness, in that said dept although a democrat (not a sore head) if [*10324*]you could only give us a real & good law relative to our palice force (which today is thoroughly rotten) all good democrat's will stick by it. It is a lie that we want a corrupt city but it is no lie that we don't want no callusion Mr. Roosevelt I have plenty of evidence that I can lay before any reputable party or parties you name to me & will be carried out honestly. Hopefully You will ask me to explain my reasons for addressing you I Remain Yours Truly [*[O'Conner?]*] James G. O'Conner 542 W. 126 St NYCityMt. Union College, FROM DR. CHAS. E. RICE, 1750 SOUTH UNION AVENUE, ALLIANCE, OHIO. April 18" 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt- Washington. D. C. Dear Sir- The Graduating Class of Mt Union College ask me to obtain, if possible, your consent to serve them int he capacity of Class Orator on June 20" 1901. Mt Union College is the Alma mater of Prest. McKinley and of our New Attorney General Knox and having had them with us repeatedly we are anxious to have you address us this year. Will you kindly say for what consideration you would consent to be here on June 20"? An address or oration, at 10. a. m. on that date, would be required of our Class Orator. I am, very sincerely- Chas. E. Rice 10325[*PF*] JACOB A. RiiS, 524 BEECH STREET, NORTH, RICHMOND HILL, BOR. OF QUEENS. NEW YORK, April 18. 1901 My dear Colonel A thousand thanks for your letter. It was kind of you as ever. We can now wait and see what will come of it. Meanwhile John has finished my study which I wish I could show you. I shall be able to write there in peace. My wife thinks he ought to work at his trade for a local carpenter, and I am more than half inclined to think she is right. In any event he shall not be in a place where he is not fairly earning and making his way. Every bit on its own [?] is still the good old [?] [*10326*]Yes, true South Danes are not bad stock. That which is trivial and indolent in the natural chamber has been "tried" all of them in the hard years since 1864 and here remains the splendid sturdy readiness of the old fighters who kept the Germans beyond the Dannevirke (the wall stretching clear across Slesvig at the river Eider) a thousand years. The best does work out of men and nations through terrible and hard knocks, does it not? Good luck to you ever. I spent last night with Jacob H Schiff and his wife. Jew or Christian, his is a [?] soul indeed. We are united, I think, especially, in our common love of you. I see his eyes kindle when I tell him of you. Ever yours Jacob A. RiisAVERY [?].ANDREWS Counsellor at Law 11 Broadway, New York April 18, 1901 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel: Your letter of the 17th instant addressed to General Andrews, in regard to the decision of the Court of Appeals in the Smith case has been received. General Andrews is at present in the West, but will return to the office tomorrow, when we will answer your letter himself. Personally, I am very sorry that such a decision has been rendered, for it will no doubt give Smith renewed courage and will tend to strengthen the backbone of those officers in the regiment who have been supporting him recently in his candidacy for Lieutenant Colonel. Smith has been using every possible influence with Governor Odell to have his case reopened, and it may surprise you a little to know that Captain Williams has been and is one of Smith's staunchest advocators, he having been one of a committee of Smith's friends who waited on Governor Odell. Should Smith by any miscarriage of justice be reinstated, recent events have, I think, furnished sufficient evidence to send him back before such a Board, in which case I can conceive of no possible grounds on which he could base an appeal. Don't you think, Colonel, that we should now fill up ex- 10327-2- isting vacancies in the field of the regiment, so that in the event of Smith's reinstatement there would be no vacancy, and it would be necessary to detail Smith or his successor to some other regiment or battalion, in which case influence could be brought to bear to have the detail go to Smith? I ask this for my personal information. Sometime when you are in New York, Colonel, may I have an opportunity of talking to you for about five minutes in regard to another matter? A particular friend of mine, a Captain in the Regular Army, was dismissed from the service for certain irregularities (trifling in amount) in his Company fund, and I am very anxious to see if there is not some way by which he can be re-instated and allowed to resign as of the date of his dismissal, either by way of an act of Congress, or otherwise. I can fully explain the merits and demerits of the case in about five minutes, if you will be so kind as to allow me so much of what I know is very valuable time. Very sincerely yours, [*A. L. Robertson*] Private Secretary. 10328New York City, April 18, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States. Dear Sir:- It is my desire to procure a statement under your autograph, as to what were your first ambitions as a boy, together with a photograph of yourself at that time. If the photograph is entrusted to me, I assure you it will be carefully guarded and returned immediately after its use. Every boy has great ambitions, which sometimes are carried out later in life, but more often are entirely changed. I feel it would be of immense interest to the youth of our country to know what your boyish ambitions were, as there is no main in the United States so much their idol as is our Vice President, and such a statement may encourage thousands to greater efforts and higher ideals in life. Craving your pardon for the liberty taken, and hoping you will grant this request, I am. Very respectful, Katherine Jayln Rogers P.S. The foregoing is to be used in a New York magazine. 10329 No.35 West 19th Street, New York City.WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON April 18, 1901. My dear Mr. Vice-President: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of April 16th, in behalf of the application of William B. Gracie, late Captain, 27th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, for appointment as a lieutenant in the regular army. I shall be glad to give Captain Gracie's record and your endorsement of him every consideration. Very truly yours, [?] Secretary of War Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 10330WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON April 18, 1901 Dear Mr. President: Your letter of the 15th instant, addressed to Secretary Root, together with its accompanying inclosures, concerning the case of William H. Egather, late Private, Company D, Battalion of Engineers, has been referred to me. I beg to advise you that this matter will be taken up by me and carefully considered at the earliest possible date, and you will be further advised of the Department's conclusions theorem. Very respectfully, [?] Assistant Secretary of War. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York.Postkarte Swiss postmark: 19 IV 01- 5 Geneve Rue du Stand US postmark: May 1, 1901 Washington DC Monsieur le President du Parlement des Etats-Unis Mr. president of parliament (at parliament of United States) [*Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Day N. Y.*] [Washington, Colombie] Capitale des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique Septentrionale Estats-Unis de l'Amerique du Nord. [*10332*] Thomas H. Shevlin, Minneapolis. April 18th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir: We have to-day forwarded you an invitation from the Board of Managers of the State Fair Association of Minnesota, asking you to be kind enough to open our State Fair in September, and I thought that in addition to this I would give you an outline idea of what we expect to do on that occasion. It is our intention to call the opening day (it being Labor Day -- Sept 2nd) "Roosevelt Labor Day." We are going to invite all the Rough Rider clubs of the State to be present at your address, at 11:30 in the morning of that day, and wish you to review them from the Grand Stand after dinner. We shall also invite the Governor of this State and his staff, the Governors of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, to be present at the same time. I hope we shall have such a gathering of the people as will do you and the occasion honor; and as I have already told you, I shall be surprised if it is not the greatest day we have ever had in our State. If you have any criticisms to make or suggestions to offer they will be gratefully received, and we will carry out your wishes. Sincerely yours, Thos H Shevlin [*10333*]April 18th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L I, - Dear Sir: We have to-day forwarded you an invitation from the Board of Managers of the State Fair Association of Minnesota, asking you to be kind enough to open our State Fair in September, and I thought that in addition to this I would give you an outline idea of what we expect to do on that occasion. It is our intention to call the opening day ( it being Labor Day--Sept 2nd) "Roosevelt Labor Day." We are going to invite all the Rough Rider clubs of the state to be present at your address, at 11:30 in the morning of that day, and wish you to review them from the Grand Stand after dinner. We shall also invite the Governor of this State and his staff, the Governors of North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, to be present at the same time. I hope we shall have such a gathering of the people as will do you and the occasion honor; and as I have already told you, I shall be surprised if it is not the greatest day we have ever had in our State. If you have any criticisms to make or suggestions to offer they will be gratefully received, and we will carry out your wishes. Sincerely yours, John Cooper, St. Cloud E. W. Randall, Hamline, Secretary Minnesota State Agricultural Society State Fair of 1901, September 2 to 7. Secretary's Office Hamline, Minn. April 18th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- The Board of Managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, most cordially invites you to be present and open the State Fair of the present year, with an address and a review of the exhibits and the features of the fair, on Monday September 2nd. Permit us to urge the acceptance of this invitation and ask the favor of an early reply. Yours with respect, John Cooper, President. Thomas H. Shevlin Chairman, Reception Committee. E. W. Randall Secretary [*10334*]Commonwealth of Massachusetts Auditor's Department. HENRY E. TURNER. AUDITOR. Boston, April 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Your favor of the 16th inst. duly received, and I thank you for your kindness in giving me your reasons for your refusal to grant my request. I must say that I think the points are well taken, and that I cannot reasonably ask you to do anything more in this matter, unless you feel like forwarding my letter to Secretary Root, simply saying that you know me, and make no personal recommendation in the matter. With kind regards, I remain Yours very truly, [*Henry E. Turner*] 10335Dictated by W.F.W. Office of the Appraiser of Merchandise, CHRISTOPHER AND WASHINGTON STREETS, Govt of New York, CABLE ADDRESS: "MERCHANDISE, NEW YORK." April 18, 1901. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: On the subject of the possible appointment of Mr. Gaffney, I have the following from Senator Platt under date of April 16th. "My dear Mr. Wakeman: I refer to you a letter from T. St. John Gaffney, requesting my influence in his behalf for appointment as an Assistant Appraiser. I will be glad to have you tell me whether or not there is any possibility of Mr. Gaffney being considered in that connection. I would be willing, probably, to endorse him if there was any chance of favorable consideration being extended, but I do not care to chase shadows or put myself on record where there is no likelihood of consideration being given the case. Please return his letter with your reply." I think that this indicates a very favorable condition of the case, if the vacancy occurs. Very sincerely yours, [*[???????]*] Appraiser. 325-C.C.T. 10336State of New York City of Schenectady Mayor's Office. John M. White, Mayor. Schenectady, April 8th 1901 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Vice Pres't United States Washington D. C. My dear Sir Permit me to thank you for your courtesy in sending me a copy of your "Public Papers" for the year 1900. Very Respectfully Yours John M. White Mayor [*10337*]Oi [?] New York, April 18, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, L.I., New York. Dear sir: The fifth annual dinner of Hoi Scholastikoi, a society composed chiefly of teachers in the New York Public Schools, will take place at Hotel Savoy on Saturday evening April 27, 1901. Edmund Clarence Stedman will be the guest of honor. Nothing will be left undone to make the occasion worthy of Mr. Stedman's character and eminence, and to that end it is especially desirable that you, who hold so exalted a position, manifest by your presence and participation the general esteem and homage in which Mr. Stedman's name is held. You are cordially invited to be present at the dinner and to say a few words. The teachers of this city, who are aware of the warmth of your interest in all that pertains to their welfare, would deem your acceptance a graceful compliment to them as well as to their guest of honor. Will you kindly advise me at the earliest practicable date? Respectfully yours, [?] [?] President, 137 East 116th Street.[4-18-01] AN EASY TARIFF. Duties per capita last year, $3.01. Of all imports 43.2 per cent were free. Imports $70,000,000 more than most under Wilson law. DOMESTIC EXPORTS. Never reached on billion dollars except in McKinley years. Of manufactures more last four years than in all former years. EXPORTS OF MANUFACTURES. Gain 3 years Wilson law, $94,000,000 Gain 3 years Dingley $155,000,000 COMMERCIAL FAILURES. In Cleveland's second term, 57,412. In McKinley's first term, 45,648 MARKETS 1900. Exports of Merchandise, $1,370,763,571. Consumed at home, $13,725,000,000. Foreign markets, ----- Home market, --------------- 103392 ONE THING LACKING. Last year American vessels carried only 9.3 per cent of our exports and imports.Enc. in Clarke 4-18-01E PLURIBUS UNUM McKINLEY AND ROOSEVELT PROTECTION PROSPERITY PROGRESS [*10341*]Enc in Clark 4-18-01[4-18-01] The other distinguished guests will be Governor Crane and Mayor Hart, Senators Hoar and Lodge, and Curtis Guild, Jr., who accompanied Roosevelt in the Western Campaign. Senator Hanna has been invited. Tickets, $3.00. Each dinner ticket will be accompanied by one or two tickets to reserved seats, for spectators, if requested. Please send check, payable to Home Market Club. Money will be refunded if tickets are returned one day before the dinner. No seats will be assigned or tickets issued until Thursday, April 18, at 10 A. M., but it is desirable to enter the orders earlier. Friends will be seated together so far as possible. All the seats will be equally good for the dinner, and the more distant can be moved nearer before the speaking begins. Reception at 4.30 and dinner at 6. The speaking will close at about 10. A fine programme of vocal and instrumental music will be executed during the dinner, therefore spectators should be in at 6. Dress optional. Please reply, giving names of guests, to Albert Clarke, Secretary, 77 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass. 10342 SECRET SOCIETIES IN THE PHILIPPINES Major Gen. S. B. M. Young, recently commanding the northern part of the Island of Luxon, is quoted in an interview as saying that the most formidable problem confronting the United States Government in the Philippines to-day is presented by the two great native secret societies, the Katipunan and the Sandathan. The first named is distinctly military in its character. and numbers among its members the real leaders of the inaurection. The second is civil, and embraces every native in the islands who is in sympathy with the rebel cause. The second secures funds, provisions and arms for the first and informs its members of all movements of the United States troops. Th influence of these two organisations is widespread, and the Americans means of apprehending the prime movers are limited. The utmost secrecy governs the work of all these societies. They are crafty, skilful, and treacherous. Their hatred of our people is as bitter as it is groundless, and in General Young's opinion the quickest and best, if not the only, way to wean them from their prejudices is by means of American colonization of the islands. 10343 General Tino, in the opinion of General Young, is the most formidable general in the north. He commands an uncertain number of guerrillas, perhaps three thousand, who independent in character, much as Mosby's men were during the Civil War, and who fly to cover at the first sign of serious danger. If a mail or paymaster's squad crosses their territory it is waylaid and usually some of its memebers are slain; but let any large number of troops follow immediately after and all that can be seen are farmers toiling industriously in the fields.Hanna has been invited. Tickets, $3.00. Each dinner ticket will be accompanied by one or two tickets to reserved seats, for spectators, if requested. Please send check, payable to Home Market Club. Money will be refunded if tickets are returned one day before the dinner. No seats will be assigned or tickets issued until Thursday, April 18, at 10 A. M., but it is desirable to enter the orders earlier. Friends will be seated together so far as possible. All the seats will be equally good for the dinner, and the more distant can be moved nearer before the speaking begins. Reception at 4.30 and dinner at 6. The speaking will close at about 10. A fine programme of vocal and instrumental music will be executed during the dinner, therefore spectators should be in at 6. Dress optional. Please reply, giving names of guests, to Albert Clarke, Secretary, 77 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass. 10342 SECRET SOCIETIES IN THE PHILIPPINES Major Gen. S. B. M. Young, recently commanding the northern part of the Island of Luxon, is quoted in an interview as saying that the most formidable problem confronting the United States Government in the Philippines to-day is presented by the two great native secret societies, the Katipunan and the Sandathan. The first named is distinctly military in its character. and numbers among its members the real leaders of the inaurection. The second is civil, and embraces every native in the islands who is in sympathy with the rebel cause. The second secures funds, provisions and arms for the first and informs its members of all movements of the United States troops. Th influence of these two organisations is widespread, and the Americans means of apprehending the prime movers are limited. The utmost secrecy governs the work of all these societies. They are crafty, skilful, and treacherous. Their hatred of our people is as bitter as it is groundless, and in General Young's opinion the quickest and best, if not the only, way to wean them from their prejudices is by means of American colonization of the islands. 10343 General Tino, in the opinion of General Young, is the most formidable general in the north. He commands an uncertain number of guerrillas, perhaps three thousand, who independent in character, much as Mosby's men were during the Civil War, and who fly to cover at the first sign of serious danger. If a mail or paymaster's squad crosses their territory it is waylaid and usually some of its members are slain; but let any large number of troops follow immediately after and all that can be seen are farmers toiling industriously in the fields.[Enc in Clark 4-18-01] April 13, 1901. MAIL ITEMS FROM THE PHILIPPINES. The reception and ball given by Governor General MacArthur at Malacanan Palace on Feb. 18 was the grandest and most elaborate social function which had been held during the American occupation, and was a happy reunion of Manila's cosmopolitan community, every portion of which was represented in the large assembly. Never before had such a number of Manila's leading [???] and high government officials been gathered together. Those present included all the officers of the military and civil governments and their families, prominent among whom were President Taft and the Civil Commissioners, Archbishop Chapelle, Generals Barry Wheaton, Bates, Hall, Ball, Davis, Funston, Grant Smith (Collector of Customs) and Sumner. The Navy was represented by Admiral Kempff, Captain McCall of the flagship Newark, and all the principal officers of the squadron. There were also present the members of the Supreme Court, leaders of the Federal Party, the foreign consuls, the leading members of the foreign communities, noticeable among whom were many prominent Englishmen. The Palace was beautifully decoratedMR. FOULKE AS A CRITIC. TO THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING POST: SIR: In your editorial of yesterday you say that the tone of my recent statement in regard to the condition of the civil service "is that of a lawyer holding a brief for the Administration rather than that of the impartial critic." Will you kindly point out in the interview the evidence for this deduction? [*10344*] You say: "Mr. Foulke minimizes the importance of the President's order of two years ago withdrawing thousands of places from the operation of the rules." How do I minimize it? I said that the number of places removed from the classified service in the War Department was not half as great as had been supposed. Was that not true?. I received yesterday from the Department a list showing the total number of such exclusions. There were 1,401 in all. They had been estimated as between 6,000 and 6,500, so it seems that I understated rather than overstated the previous error. Do you think I ought to have insisted upon the incorrect figures, in order to be an "impartial critic" and relive myself from the imputation "of holding a brief for the Administration"? Perhaps you think that I overestimated the excellence of the Civil-Service Law in the Philippines. Can you name as good a law here at home? Or perhaps I overpraised Judge Taft and the Commission? Can you think of a better man for that place? After all, Mr. Editor, is the Evening Post the best judge of impartial criticism? Since you speak of my holding a brief for the Administration (a crime of which I am unconscious), does it not occur to you that fair-minded men may justly suspect your paper of holding a brief against the Administration, based largely upon the pessimistic maxim, "Whatever is, is wrong"? Is it from you that I am to seek an example of impartiality? Ought not your microscopic analysis of the motes in other people's eyes to be supplemented by a few moments' consideration of the beams in your own? Perhaps it is not so much the universe which is awry as the lenses through which you observe is WM. D. FOULKE Washington, D.C., April 17. [*10344*] We publish elsewhere a letter from Mr. William D. Foulke, complaining of our characterization of his recent statement regarding civil-service conditions as in tone "that of a lawyer holding a brief for the Administration, rather than that of the impartial critic," and asking us to point out in his interview the evidence for this deduction. For one proof, we should cite Mr. Foulke's reference to the the President's order of May 29, 1899, in which he lays stress only upon the fact that the number of places affected proved to be much less than was originally estimated, but evades the point that there was no just warrant for removing more than a very few of the 3,443 offices that were affected. Moreover, Mr. Foulke leaves entirely out of consideration that feature of the order of May 29, 1899, which reformers have always considered most important -- the opening of new means to evade the spirit of the law and of "back-door" entrances to the service through changes which that order made in the text of the rules themselves -- changes which have bred the abuses that the National Civil-Service Reform League pointed out at the time must prove inevitable. As for the extension of the competitive system to the Philippines, we have commended the step, and we have only praise for Judge Taft's attitude in the matter, but we have never seen reason to share Mr. Foulke's cheerful confidence that our spoilsmen at home will be converted into reformers by the spectacle of virtue seven thousand miles away. [*11345*] A more glaring exhibition of Mr. Foulke as counsel for the defence rather than as the impartial critic is found in his reference to the attitude of Congress, and particularly of the President, towards the maintenance of the Civil-Service Law. He calls attention to the fact that "the last session of Congress was the first one where the House of Representatives did not go through the annual farce of voting down the appropriations for the Civil-Service Commission in Committee of the Whole, before they finally passed them on a count of the yeas and nays," and he expresses the opinion that "the President is entitled to some of the credit for this." It is right to mention this circumstance, although we must tell Mr. Foulke that prominent Congressmen never distinguished for love of the competitive system hinted privately at the time that there seemed no reason for making the old flight against the reform when the vitality of the system had been so much reduced as it is now. However this may be, no fair-minded man will ignore, as Mr. Foulke does, the infinitely more important fact that, at the last session of Congress but one Representative Rodenberg of Illinois not merely shared in the annual farce of voting down the appropriations for the Commission in the Committee of the Whole, but was recorded in the negative on the call of the roll, and that it was a man who had thus tried to "starve out" the Commission whom the President recently appointed as a member of the Commission, to enforce the law which he would like to see repealed. It is not by such tenderness towards "backward steps" on the President's part as Mr. Foulke exhibits in this matter that politicians are to be convinced that they cannot afford to break personal and party pledges to maintain and extend the reform. [*10345*]Department of the Interior, United States Patent Office, Washington D.C. April 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Washington D.C. Dear sir: I have received your kind note of March 26, 1901, which has been handed to me personally by Mr. von Briesen. I am very glad to meet him and I thank you for your kind congratulations. Very sincerely yours, F. J. Allen [*10346*][P?] AVERY D. ANDREWS. Counsellor at Law. 11 Broadway, New York April 19, 1901 My dear Colonel: I have been absent several days in the west, and upon my return find your letter of the 17th instant relative to the decision of the Court of Appeals in the Smith case. Your letter contained the first information which I had received, and I have not yet had time to read the decision, nor to appreciate its full effect. I understand, however, that it amounts simply to a ruling that Smith was entitled to be heard before the Examining Board which we convened and of which General Oliver was President. This hearing took place sometime after I resigned as Adjutant- General, but I believe that they did not allow Smith an opportunity of appearing before the Board. With the evidence before the Examining Board, consisting of the report of the Board of Inquiry of which Colonel Bartlett was President, and your exhaustive review of the case, they probably concluded that no further hearing was necessary. At the same time, I have always though that it was somewhat dangerous in any American tribunal not to permit the defendant to be heard. You will remember how careful you were personally to give Smith personal hearings. I often thought that you gave him more than he was entitled to or could properly have asked for. It cannot be imagined that even if he had been heard, that the result would have been different. However, the Court seems to have grasped upon this error and now say that Smith shall be heard before 10347-2- being dismissed. I think that we, and particularly yourself, will be very much in evidence at the re-hearing before the Examining Board, as the record of the case now stands. However, we can probably arrange to be called before the Board should you so desire. I understand that Smith's status has not changed, and that he is still out of the National Guard, and will so remain unless the Examining Board reverses its former finding; and this is hardly conceivable. I will look up the matter a little more carefully, and if I am in error in anything that I have herein indicated will write again. With my best compliments, believe me Very sincerely yours, Avery D. Andrews [*10348*]My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I write to thank you myself for the kind letter of sympathy in my great sorrow & of high regard for my dear husband. I could not write at first & BEDELL HOUSE GRAND ISLAND, ERIE COUNTY, N. Y. April 19 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Please accept the enclosed ticket for yourself and family on our new steamer. When visiting the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo we would be pleased to have you enjoy a ride on our beautiful Niagara River and make us a call at our house.Very respectfully, Ossian Bedell K.B. [*10350*]So these thanks are very late in getting to you, but none the less from the heart. Believe me very Sincerely yours, Hettie L. E. Beauman New York. 11 E. 44 St. 19 April 1901 [*10349*] [*[For enc see 4-19-01]*]My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I write to thank you myself for the kind letter of sympathy in my great sorrow & of high regard for my dear husband. I could not write at first & BEDELL HOUSE GRAND ISLAND, ERIE COUNTY, N. Y. April 19 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Please accept the enclosed ticket for yourself and family on our new steamer. When visiting the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo we would be pleased to have you enjoy a ride on our beautiful Niagara River and make us a call at our house.Very respectfully, Ossian Bedell K.B. [*10350*]So these thanks are very late in getting to you, but none the less from the heart. Believe me very Sincerely yours, Hettie L. E. Beauman New York. 11 E. 44 St. 19 April 1901 [*10349*] [*[For enc see 4-19-01]*]Ferdinand E. H. Bullowa Alfred L. M. Bullowa Bullowa & Bullowa, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law. 31 Nassau St. New York. Bank of Commerce Building. Telephone 4000 Cortlandt. April 19th, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: - I beg to advise you that I have been named a committee to invite you to preside over and address a meeting of the Plaza Republican Club, of the Twenty-ninth Assembly District. As an illustrious member of our Club, we would deem it a high honor to have you participate at our annual reception to be tendered to the Republicans of the Twenty-ninth District, on Saturday evening, May fourth prox., at eight o'clock, at the Carnegie Lyceum, Carnegie Hall, New York City. The Republicans of your own District will become jealous if you prefer to address the newsboys; and we want to hear the story of the lions, too. I have the honor to remain, Yours very truly, Alfred L. M. Bullowa 2nd Vice President. [*10351*]F. M. F. Cazin, 1108 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, N. J. April 19th 1901. To the Vice President of the United States, Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Hon. Sir : - Permit me to direct your attention to the error, on which the contents of your Secretary's letter of April 18th rests. No difficulty of mine and no justice to be done to me constitute the subject matter of my petition [to the] now before the U.S. Senate, notwithstanding the by the nature of things unavoidable necessity of using matter, of which I possessed knowledge, as evidence and in support of a [p] petition, the broad purpose of which is unmistakeably the restauring of integrity in the administration of the Patent Office, of which, by the evidence adduced, there is not much left in its present practice. I am in my 75th year and can afford to not care for a little more or less justice done to me individually, but I can yet feel the repug[]nance of a democratic patriot against corrupt government and evasion of responsibility. Very respectfully F. M. F. Cazin [*10352*] United States Senate, St. Paul, Minn. April 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: You have doubtless before this received the formal invitation of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agriculture Society to be present and open the State Fair of Minnesota, September second. I want to second their invitation, with an urgent request that uou accept the invitation. It will be greatly appreciated by the people of this state. I have the honor to be, Very truly yours, Morris E. Clapp 10353 N2 May the 3 I will be 70 & I think I ought to have a Birthday Presant to bye me a home all my own I once had a choice little home in town all my own but Now all most a helpless In Valid with no money or Home Living on Charity My Husband Stephen Cornwell Died January the 7 1900 Aged 76 I am Living With my Grand Daughter May have no home of their own Mrs Elizabeth Cornwell [*10354*] April 19 1901 Mr Roosevelt Vice Presadent Sir Please Exsetit a few Clipings Which interested me much I interested my Self to Save to the Goverment Millions of Money The State of this was planing to throw away threenquarters of a million I Posted Pradent Arther of their Doing and He Vetoed the Bill and a Bull Headed Congress Overuld the Veto and by that means in Next 4 years Mrs Cleveland was Running the White House I Want my Pay 3000 to Bye a Home [*10354*]if people was taught not to bread so then they need me near to bull them all as is the Case Now talk about humanity I dont see much that is Godley but Plenty of that is Develish When I give up the Gost I shall marshal the the host of heaven to open the Gates of Hell to Desend on Washington and don't you forget it this life is not all their is of life Mr Private See let this letter Elizabeth CornellA Bottomless Pit Ahead (New York Sun.) The river and harbor bill, which President Arthur vetoed, which the Forty-seventh congress passed over his veto, and which at the election occurring a few months later swept the republicans out of power in the house of representatives, was the most extravagant ever enacted up to that time. Yet it appropriated less than $15,0000,000. The river and harbor bill just reported to the house by the committee, of which Mr. Burton, of Ohio, is the chairman, is a $60,000,000 measure. It appropriates directly for the next fiscal year not less than $22,792,711. It gives authority for incurring obligations under the continuing contract system for work to be done after June 30, 1902, amounting to $37,143,704. The total actually carried by this bill is $59,935,415. It exceeds the total expenditures of the federal government for all purposes, including interest, on the public debt, in any year of the nation's existence up to 1856, less than half a century ago. This river and harbor appropriation of 1901, direct and obligatory for the future, is about twelve times as great as the total expenditure of the United States government, exclusive of interest, in the corresponding year of the last century. It exceeds by more than $5,000,000 the entire expenditures of the United States government for all purposes in 1847, the year of the war with Mexico. 0355 It is only the beginning. An endless prospect of swiftly increasing annual demands of the same sort is indicated by the committee's report that the total amount required for river and harbor work already planned by the engineers and already definitely estimated as to cost by the war department now approximates $300,000,000. ARTHUR-ODELL. New York politicians have, now and then, one of them, a way of doing precisely the unexpected and disappointing. There was Arthur, strictest of the machine set, collector of the port or something like it, mixed up in the Jayne scandals; named for vice-president for some reason that just now eludes memory; congratulating a table of banqueters after the election that it had been won by the judicious use of "soap" in Indiana, and made president by Guiteau's bullet. Everybody off the machine shivered with apprehension; everyone on it licked his chops in anticipation of the feast. The worst kind of New York city politics incarnate in the occupant of the White house. It did look squally. And when the judicial historian writes of and compares administrations, he will write the judgment that the administration of Arthur was one of the cleanest of them all, and that he bore the burden of his office with great dignity and performed its duties with honor. 10356 Now here we have another just such disappointment in Gov. Odell. Men who look good in government saw with disgust Platt's scheming to get Roosevelt out of the governor's chair. They knew the reason. Platt, like all of his kind, wished puppets for executives, and Teddy was no puppet. They saw Roosevelt's remonstrances brushed aside with the insolent ultimatum to take the vice-presidential nomination or nothing. They were told that Platt wished to put his man Odell in as governor. They learned that Odell had been chairman of the state committee and was regarded as an expert manipulator of the machine. They expected. Platt expected, that Odell would jump when Platt pulled the strings. And how pleasantly they are disappointed, and how wofully Platt is. Odell is governor. Platt knows it, the legislature knows it-he sent in nine vetoes the other day-and the country is getting to know it. Not only is he governor, but he is making a mighty good one. Ane none expected it. Platt least of all. The democrats went to New York and took that that kind of a governor for their candidate, and the voters made him president. Republicans may do the same in 1904. When President McKinley has to make a second appointment to a cabinet of ficer[?] he has the happy faculty of making Hay even after the Day is ended, of going to the Root of the matter or giving Knox to legal opinions. 10357EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON. April 19, 1901. My dear Mr. Vice President: The President has requested me to write you and to express his appreciation of your thoughtfulness and courtesy in sending him a copy of your "Public Papers" for the year 1900, which he has been much gratified to receive. Very sincerely yours, [?] Secretary to the President. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President of the United States, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 10358impossible, but, Mrs Hay thinks best they should go, so he is trying to adjust himself to being part of a glorious triumphant on wheels & is comical as to the running of the State Department Mr Hill leaves before he does so that will be no one especially but for that matter Mr Hill is at present too absorbed in his [?] by St Gaudens to head such a sublinary affair as a State Department Yours devotedly ARC [*[Cowles]*] April 19 - 1901 1733.R. Street. My very dear Theodore It is ages since I have written & I am so afraid I never acknowledged the check for $200 00/100. I spoke to you of it at Corinne's but, I ought to have written I did so hate having you & Edith pay for anything at that Inauguration time. If by any chance you have to come around again remember your room is ready [*10359*] I will be here until early in June & will sad to say all summer,- Harry White is at the Hays & asked me me to tell you he is going to propose himself to you for a short visit before he leaves for England, it seems during his holiday travel he intends visiting Lord Minto in Canada which has ruffled Cabot's feelings. he is returning however for a visit to Cabot. I met the lawyers for the first [*10360*] [day] time this week he was most pleasant & devoted to you. The Allens are interesting about Porto Rico & I should think he must be doing well, but, she looks ten years older than when they left & I think feels keenly that Mr Allen still doing good public work & in a way making a name for himself still is absolutely sacrificing his business & in that way his personal future. John Hay as part of the Presidential tour isRichard Crowley, Counselor Luckport, N.Y., April 19, 1901, 190 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Governor: - I am called to Porte the first days of May on professional business and will be there probably a couple of weeks at San Juan and Pnee. I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance with Governor Allen. Believing that you have, I take the liberty of asking if you could give me a general letter of introduction to him, stating substantially who I am and asking that such courtesies be extended to me as may be proper and consistent. I have no business with Governor Allen, my business is in the Courts, so that I have nothing personally to ask of or from him. Hoping that you may be able to oblige me, I remain Yours respectfully, Richard CrowleyWm. H. Douglas F.M. Sutton. Cable Addresses: Cenobite, New York, Yorkark, London, Raccennato, Sydney. Cable Addresses: Hexagyno, Cape Town. Sutler Port Elizabeth. Arkell & Douglas Shipping & Commission Merchants Export & Import Merchants Line To Australasian & South African Ports. [New York Staten Street] REMOVED TO 11 B'WAY. Sydney, 38 Carrington St., Melbourne, Duron St., London, 38 Leadenhall St., E.C. Port Elizabeth, Main St., Cape Town, 32 Castle St. New York, April 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President United States, Oyster Bay., L.I. Dear Sir:- I send you a line to advise that I investigated in reference to Mr. Chas. Krumm, the party who addressed you and whose letter you sent to me, and I find that he is entitled to no consideration and his statement of his work is entirely imaginary. I have thought it well to simply convey this information to you in case he should again address you, and I remain Respectfully yours, Wm. H. Douglas [*10362*]HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON Syracuse, N.Y., April 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have just received a copy of the "Public Papers of Theodore Roosevelt, Governor", with your compliments. It is a partial record of two years of a successful and brilliant administration of the State of New York. I thank you very much for your courtesy. Yours very truly, M.[?].DriscollJ. Newton Fiero 51 State Street, Albany, N.Y. April 19th, 1901 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, Dear Mr. Roosevelt: - A friend of mine, who was among the number dropped from the Surveyor's Office in New York a month or two since for the good of the service but without cause, writes me asking to interest myself in his behalf, and refers to your record as a Civil Service advocate, as a reason why you would be interested in the retention of men who have been in the service for a very long period of time, and have been thoroughly efficient. I have said to him that I feared that you were so situated as that you might be unwilling to take up a matter of this kind, but that, nevertheless, I would take the liberty of writing and calling your attention to it. I would, of course, be very glad to have any steps taken which might possibly result in the reinstatement of my friend Alfred Griffin, 134 West 116th St., New York City. At the same time I feel that it is trespassing upon your good nature to call your attention to the matter. Yours very truly, J Newton FieroC. G. Gunther's Sons, Furriers, (Estabd A.D. 1820) No. 184 Fifth Avenue New York April 19, 1901 Dear Sirs: The remarkable collection of skins taken from the Mountain Lions, Lynxes, etc. recently killed by Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt which have been sent to us to be mounted, may be seen in our establishment for a few days, and we take great pleasure in extending to the gentlemen of the press an invitation to call and inspect them. Very truly yours, C.G. Gunthers' Sons Per DeL. [*10365*] playing it on you again. I think it a profanation of your honorable prowess to make it serve to advertise a furrier. But I think I will go and see the skins. Faithfully E. S. Martin (From the Office of Life) Nelson or someone said that you said that I made paragraphs about you hunting trips that didnt consort with Truth. I guess I did, but I published all the denials soniferlously as they came in. [*10366*][shorthand notation]The American University Office, 1419 F St NW, Washington, D.C. TRUSTEES: JOHN E. ANDRUS, N.Y., President. BISHOP THOMAS BOWMAN, N.J. T.D. COLLINS. Pa. MICHAEL BURNHAM, D.D., Mo. HON. JULIAN S. CARR, N.C. J.A.M. CHAPMAN, D.D., Pa. BISHOP C.H. FOWLER, N.Y. HON. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, N.Y. BISHOP JOHN F. HURST, D.C. A.B. DUVALL, D.C. B.F. LEIGHTON, D.C. BISHOP W.F. HALLALIEU, Mass. CHAPLAIN W.H. MILBURN, HI. HON. R.E. PATTISON, Pa. A.B. BROWNE, D.C. D.H. CARROLL, D.D., Md. HON. WILLIAM CONNELL, Pa. ANDERSON FOWLER, N.Y. HON. JOHN FRITZ, Pa. C.C. GLOVER, D.C. JOHN E. HERRELL, D.C. MRS. JACOB TOME, Md. THOMAS W. SMITH, D.C. HON. WILLIS GEORGE EMERSON, Wy. J.F. ROBINSON, Ill. TRUSTEES: MATTHEW G. EMERY, D.C., Treasurer. BISHOP C.C. McCABE, Tex. SENATOR L.E. McCOMAS, Md. HON. WILLIAM McKINLEY, Ohio. A.J. PALMER, D.D., N.Y. CHARLES SCOTT, Pa. CHANCELLOR W.W. SMITH, Va. JUDGE W.M. SPRINGER, I.T. BISHOP A.W. WILSON, Md. HON. HIRAM PRICE, Iowa. JOHN E. SEARLES, N.Y. HON. W.L. WOODCOCK, Pa. BISHOP J.H. VINCENT, Kan. D.B. WESSON, Mass. REV. J.O. WILSON, D.D., N.Y. JOHN G. HOLMES, Pa. GEORGE P. HUKILL, Pa. J.L. HURLBURT, D.D., N.Y. JOHN S. HUYLER, N.Y. ARTHUR DIXON, Ill. THOMAS H. PEARNE, D.D., Ohio. B.H. WARNER, D.C. S. PARKES CADMAN, D.D., N.Y. J. WESLEY HILL, D.D., Pa. BISHOP JOHN F. HURST, CHANCELLOR. BISHOP C.C. McCABE, VICE CHANCELLOR. W.L. DAVIDSON, D.D., SECRETARY. JOHN A. GUTTERIDGE, D.D., FINANCIAL SECRETARY. C.W. BALDWIN, D.D., SEC'Y OF BOARD. ALBERT OSBORN, D.D., REGISTRAR. 5/18 Warren St Newark NJ April 19th 1901 His Excellency Vice President, Hon Theo. Roosevelt My dear Mr Roosevelt I have had the pleasure to present, by express to-day, to your residence at Oyster Bay the book of travels in the West I promised to send you when I was at your home to see you concerning University matters. I am sorry to have delayed so long but the fact is I did not have a suitably issued copy left as there has been a long delay in getting more done. Hoping you are well & that I may see you at the Trustee Meeting, May 9th in Washington I remain Very Truly Yours John A. Gutteridge [*10367*] Speakers Room Dubuque, Iowa House of Representatives Washington, D.C. April 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice-President Oyster Bay, N.Y., My dear Friend: I am going to draw on you with all my power and every word that I put in this letter means business, friendship, patriotism and politics. On June 4,5 and 6 the Grand Army of the Republic of the State of Iowa holds its annual meeting at Dubuque, my home city. We have perhaps the most enthusiastic and largest encampments of any state in the nation for Iowa is full of the fighters of the Civil War and they come with their wives and children to our encampments. We all want you here at the next one and for one I cannot permit a "no" from you. You are so well loved in Iowa, to us you are an idol and your meeting at Waterloo and your kind reference to myself at Keokuk when on your way across the state, your dash, 10368must be kept in hearty touch with them. I earnestly urge that you send Mr. Rich a favorable response, and I make this personal. I cannot permit a refusal, for two reasons, first you are needed here, and secondly, I cannot afford to allow failure to attend my efforts to get you here. Now, my dear Mr. Vice President answer at once and favorably but if you intend to take time to think it over let reflections strengthen my appeal to you. I am, as always, Your sincere friend, D.B.Hendersonyour patriotism and your brains have all attracted our people, and the boys insist that if we cannot succeed in getting you here at the next encampment we are not capable of holding the high place that some of us have won. You will receive an invitation from Hon. Jacob Rich, Chairman of the Invitation Committee and one of the most distinguished citizens of Iowa. He has held high places, owned great papers and has been one of the great political managers of the state. He does not do business with a brass band but with brains. He is going to make this a great occasion and it will almost be a national event. Our proximity to Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota aids in making it almost an interstate gathering. Now you can readily see with your quick perception the influence such a meeting will have and with your relations to the people of the great west you will wield a wonderful influence for good. It will dissipate some discontent among the soldiers and our great leaders 10369LAW OFFICES of David B. Hill. Albany, N.Y., April 19th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Governor:- I have this day received a copy of your Public Papers for 1900. Please accept my thanks for your kind remembrance of me. Trusting that you are well and with personal regards, I remain, Very truly your, David B. HillCOPY. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. M.R.[?]. WASHINGTON April 19, 1901. Hon. William H. Taft. Manila. P. I. Dear Sir: I beg leave to commend to the attention of you commission the application of Mr. ALBERT D. ELLIOT of this city, for an appointment of the higher grade in the civil government of the Philippine Islands. Mr. Elliot is a graduate of Harvard University, 1882, and of the Law School of the University of Michigan, 1887, in forty-two years of age, vigorous and in good health. He has had an excellent training in general business, in the practice of law and in public office, is a man of untiring industry and zealous devotion to duty. He served for about three years as Secretary of the Territory of Alaska and Clerk of the United States Court at Sitka, by appointment of President McKinley, retiring last June, though urged by the District Judge to accept a re-appointment. As Secretary he was often Acting Governor of the Territory, performing the Governor's duties in addition to his own for as much as six months at a time, as the latter's absencees 10371 -2- were sometimes prolonged. He was distinguished among our officials in Alaska as an indefatigable worker, and has left an enviable record. The Alaskan appointment was made on the recommendations of President Eliot and Professor Joseph H. Beal of Harvard, Professor Asaph Hall of Michigan, Senators Burrows, Baker, Clark (of Wyoming), Gear, Hanna, Hawley, and Hoar, Representatives Broderick, Curtis, Sherman, Hoar, Stone and others, whose letters are on file in this Department. Secretary Bliss was favorably impressed by Mr. Elliot, and selected him from a large number of candidates. I desire to add to my own endorsement of his application, the assurance that he is a man of unusual quality, who I believe would prove exceptionally valuable in your service. For my own standing and credibility, permit me to refer you to my kinsman Thomas Cook Wardin, whom I have often heard speak of you as a classmate at Yale. I am, Sir, Very respectfully yours, John W. Holcombe, Chief of the Appointment Division. 10372Enc in Elliot 4-22-01PROMPT. EFFICIENT. ENERGETIC. SUCCESSFUL. REASONABLE. CORNELIUS S. LODER MANAGER AND ADJUSTER OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Telephone 1955 Cortlandt Cable Address- Neiloder, New York MANAGER OF COLLECTION DEPARTMENTS OF THE NATIONAL CONFECTIONARY MANUFACTURER'S BOARD OF TRADE. AMERICAN DRUG TRADE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FLORISTS' BORAD OF TRADE. AMERICAN PHOTO-ENGRAVERS' AND ELECTROTYPERS' BOARD OF TRADE. NATIONAL WHOLESALE GROCERS' BOARD OF TRADE. SPECIALITIES: COLLECTIONS EVERYWHERE. PARTNERSHIPS FORMED. COMPANIES ORGANIZED. EXPERT COUNSEL AND MANAGERS EMPLOYED. C.C. LODER, NOTARY. NATIONAL SHOE AND LEATHER BANK BUILDING. 271 Broadway, New York, April 19, 1901. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- It is desired that I have a three minute conference with you some time you are in New York, the time and place to be arranged by you. This is to state a certain plan regarding a large rally of Boys. Very truly yours, Cornelius S. Loder. [*10373*][*PF*] ELMER C. RICE, President. F.A. RUSSEGUE, Business Manager. Year, Currier, $2.50: Year, Mail, $2.00 Single Copies, 5 Cents. 299 WASHINGTON STREET, Opp. Old South Meeting House. BOSTON TIMES. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Foxboro', Mass April 19th 1901 Vice President of The United States Washington D. C. My dear sir: Will you forgive one of your oldest & most ardent admirers his great impertinence when he begs you to fight very shy of any unqualified indorsement of the present subterranean Platt amendment policy at your coming Home Market Club reception and dinner. A good, straightforward, highway robbery demand for the instant subjugation and "consent of the governed," would be more popular in this section than this "mask & sneaker" pretension that the masses and representative Cubans have all suddenly turned knaves or fools, with a strong determination to saddle themselves with $700,000,000 of old Spanish bonds, in order to give their country away to France [and] or Austria (our ancient Monroe Doctrine counting 0 in that bargain). As you will see by these [*10374*]two [pro] written and one printed enclosure, I am no anti imperialist crank; but when we had the poor beggars coming our way, what in the name of common sense was the use of giving them a biff in the face? I have three old friends and schoolmates (and a fourth was killed in the attempted revolution of 1874), Cuban boys who attended our English and Classical Institute here in 1864-7 -- gentlemen and patriots of the highest honor, and who followed Gomez and Garcia during the last revolt. And they have changed their opinion of our honor and good faith so radically that it is positively embarrassing for me to refer to the subject -- I do not of course expect any specific reply to this letter, but if you would kindly let me know in a general way whether my views were in accord or opposed to yours I would esteem it a great favor & observe the strictest silence Most sincerely yours J. H. MaddocksPresbyterian Publication House Philadelphia 19 April, 1901 J.R. Miller Editor 421 Witherspoon Building Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- Will you kindly write a brief message--of one hundred words, more or less--to the young readers of Foward, for our Fourth of July number? Many of these are young men, and big boys who will soon be young men and citizens. A few patriotic sentences from you, suggesting some phase of their privilege, duty or responsibility, for this first Fourth of July of the twentieth century, will do them good. Kindly let me have your word as soon as convenient as we make up the paper quite a while in advance. Very sincerely yours, J.R. Miller 10375Alexandria, Minn., April 19th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear sir; I am advised by John Cooper, President of the Minnesota Fair Association, that the association, at its recent meeting, unanimously voted to invite you to attend the next State Fair. They are exceeding anxious to have you come, and Mr. Cooper has request me to write you on the subject. I can only add that I sincerely trust you can see your way clear to accept the invitation. I know no other man in the country that our people would be so glad to see as you. With best wishes, I remain, Yours truly, [?] [?] [?] [?] [?]WM. T. O'NEIL. ST. REGIS FALLS, N. Y. April 19 1901 19 Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY Dear Theodore Rev. Charles W. Hardendorf a congregated clergyman of Madrid St Law Country NY has asked me to get some information about the method of appointment and the chances of securing a place as chaplin in one of the new regiments of the regular army Hardendorf is a good friend of mine and a warm admirer of yours- I consider him a first class man such a place and think he would have a strong influence with the class of men making our army I believe he is sincere in deserving the place for the purpose of doing good. Can you show me how to go to work to get an appointment for him I am reluctant to ask you to help tho' I know you acquaintance with the Secty of War would [*10377*]be a great help Yours truly Wm. T. O'neilBROOKLYN JOURNAL CHARLES C. OVERTON, EDITOR & PROP. 3, 5 & 7 WEST FIRST STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. April 19/01 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt [??] I sent you by [??] Exp. (add NY.) one of my [??] planks- knowing you are fond of novelties I think you will appreciate it, which is all the pleasure I ask. Yours truly Charles Overton 1037871 Broadway New York, April 19th, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President of the United States Dear Sir, I have the honor to inform you that a Committee has been formed, of which the names are given below for the purpose of organizing a complimentary banquet to the Honorable Jules Siegfried a Senator of France and former Minister of Commerce of that country, on Friday evening, April the 26th, at 8 o'clock at the Waldorf-Astoria of this city. The Committee will be highly gratified if you would accept their invitation to be present on that occasion. As the time is short I should feel much obliged if you would be good enough to send a reply as soon as convenient. I have the honor to be, Dear Sir, Yours faithfully and respectfully, Henry Peartree Abram S. Hewitt Fredric R. Coudert Chauncey M. Depew Cornelius N. Bliss William E. Dodge Henry Peartree Charles S. Fairchild Seth Low Morris H. Jesup William Libby Isaac N. Seligman J. E. Simmonds James G. Cannon James C. Fargo John Claflin R. A. C. Smith John A. McCall J. Kennedy Tod J. Harson Rhoades Clement A. Griscom Charles A. Moore Charles R. Flint James W. Alexander Edmund Bruwaert William King August Belmont 10379April 19th 1901. P Huntington, Suffolk Co.N.Y. Dear Mr Roosevelt. I hope you will be willing to accept the invitation of the League. The people about here will be glad to see or hear you & will give you a cordial welcome -- The date we venture to propose is Thurs. June 6" in the selection of [*10380*]of this date, I have been guided by two factors, in the first place you will have a moon to drive home by & secondly it will not clash with our commencement, which is a great day with us. I however leave the whole matter in your hands. I remain, your very truly, Temple Prince Hon. Theodore Roosevelt St. GEORGE'S RECTORY, 209 EAST 16TH St. church -- [to us] "say no" and of course I will understand. But my boys insist that I shd ask you -- Very sincerely & with great respect tours N. J. Rainsford Ap 19. 1901. [*10382*] [*[April 19. 1901]*] St. GEORGE'S RECTORY, 209 EAST 16TH St. Dear Mr Vice President. I am ashamed to ask it. But here goes! We have an annual Industrial school commencement May 8 -- 300 boys. All from our parish, making some real advance I hope towards manhood. There will be parents too -- galore A volunteer work carried on for ten years by [?] men in the [*10381*] [[shorthand]](2) the circumstance or not) it was suggested to me, that on account of my perfect familiarity with the Spanish language, (my mother being a Spanish lady) I might be of particular and special benefit to the service by joining the Cuban army, as I had equal command of both languages. I consulted with Major Hearsey and others and was advised to do so, and my discharge was solicited through Major Hearsey in order that I might accept a commission in the Cuban Service, and my discharge which I now have so states. However through the technicality that I had asked the discharge I received no mileage, and bore [*10384*] El Paso Tex April 19 - 1901 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Vice President of the United States Washington D.C. Sir: Although I know that your time is closely occupied in the discharge of the duties of your high office, still the knowledge that you have ever shown a feeling of tender care for your "Rough Riders" emboldens me to ask permission to submit our petition to you. I enlisted in your regiment and was made a seargent in Troop H under command of Capt George Curry. While we were awaiting transportation across to Cuba (I do not know whether you will remember [*10383*] 4 Ex-Gov. L. Bradford Prince of Santa Fe N. M.: Governor Miguel A. Otero, Gov. of New Mexico, and J Francisco Chavez Ex President of Territorial Council, as to my proficiency in Spanish and English and also as to character in my home. Will you kindly give me a letter of recommendation, or assist me in my endeavour to get a position of this kind? I know it could not place you any higher in the esteem and affection with which you are regarded by all your old command for that would be to add to the superlative, but it would be an infinite kindness [*10386*] (3) my own expenses in going to Cuba, and afterwards, although I served with the Cuban army as Lieutenant never received a single cent. Now I do not complain, nor claim any great credit for my poor services, but I desire to ask of you this favor, viz: I would like to obtain an interpretership or other position in our new islands where my knowledge of Spanish language and customs would be of use; and can refer you to Major Hearsey as to truth of my above given statement, and to the Honorable B. S. Rodey, Delegate to Congress from New Mexico, W. B. Childers U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, [*10385*] 5 to one and never forgotten. Begging pardon for so long an intrusion on your time, and hoping that you will with your old time indulgence, help me I am Yours sincerely W.L. Rynerson Late, Sergt, Troop H 1st U.S.V.C. Capt Geo Curry Address: Towne, Texas [*10387*]320 West 102nd Street Riverside Drive. New York. [*[4-19-01]*] My dear Vice President Roosevelt, I read in the Herald of this morning of your coming to New York and waiting upon the newsboys. Let me tell you that your example in doing this will be a benefit in thousands of houses in the United States. In fact, I think the influence of your work last [*10388*] night will be felt in every home, and I, for one, as you have been so kind in writing to me when you were the honored Governor of New York, cannot hesitate to express to you, personally, my thanks for this example. I shall show you where, in one instance, it would have done good: I had a young stenographer to whom I had dictated a great many letters before going to Chicago to organize the National Federation of Women's Musical clubs and Societies. I was in a great hurry one day and I said to [*10389*]3 this young woman, 'Will you kindly look among my dresses there for a Sorosis pin? I have not time to do it myself- I am in a great hurry.' She answered, "No, Mrs. Sutro, I shall not do it. I am here to be your stenographer and not your waiting maid." And then I told her of the two men- strangers- who sat together at a restaurant table. One said to the other, "Will you please pass me the vinegar?" The other answered, "No, sir! Do you take me to be a waiter?" The other returned, "No, I did not; I took you to be a gentleman, but was mistaken." There is no higher gentleman in the land than Vice. President Roosevelt, and that he should come to New York to wait upon and talk to newsboys, will do more to suppress anarchy than thousands of lectures and dozens of prisoners. Again thanking you, I am, with kindest regards in which Mr. Sutro joins, Very sincerely yours, Florence Clinton Sutro (Mrs. Theodore Sutro.) April 19. 1901. P. S. I received a very lovely letter this morning from Adjutant General Corbin, who is soon to celebrate his wedding.THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB. New York, April 19th, 1901 Dear Sir: Thirty members of the Club having united in a request to the President of the Club that, pursuant to By-law 20, a special meeting of the Club should be called "to ascertain the views of the majority on the subject of removing the colored help of the Club and substituting therefor white employees," notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Club on Wednesday, April 24th, at 8.30 P.M. Yours respectfully, GEORGE S. TERRY, Secretary. 10390[shorthand notation]a2 The Provident Savings Life Assurance Society, 346 Broadway, New York Personal. April 19th, 1901 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Governor: Please accept my grateful acknowledgments for kindly remembering me with a copy of your public papers as Governor for 1900. Intensely interested in all of the communications, I feel that you have done yourself the greatest possible credit in your addresses at Chicago, Sept. 3rd, and New York City, Dec. 30th. Oh! if we one and all could learn the lessons of life, which you so forcefully state: "We must all learn the two lessons - the lesson of self help and the lesson of giving help to and receiving help from our brother." Then again your other statement, "the best work for our uplifting must be done by ourselves and yet with brotherly kindness for our neighbor." How many times I have, in my own modest way, made the equivalent of that statement in teaching the"equality that elevates." My dear brother in these eventful times if we do not take care, there will be a departure from the teachings of our Dutch forefathers that good citizenship means "good behavior." There is just a bit of danger that we may build up an aristocracy of money, which is worse than an aristocracy of blood. Your level head and commanding influence will do much in the direction of keeping us in the future as we have been kept in the past, Americans in all that the term implies. Glad indeed was I to note your remarks of yesterday, to the newsboys. If you will be pleased to refer to my address I sent you some time since, "What Are We Here For?", you will observe that I specially referred to Governor Brady and also to another gentleman that I 10391 want to tell you about in a word. One of the Delegates [at large] at the Philadelphia Convention, from the State of Illinois, and one of your warmest supporters, a gentleman for whom I have the most profound respect, was an East side boy, taken to the New York Juvenile Asylum, from thence sent West by a kind but unknown friend, and to-day he is one of the most respected citizens in the great State of Illinois. He is a Christian gentleman, worthy of all the honors he is receiving in that Common wealth, and I predict will be Governor of that State within the next decade. Life is worth the living in this country, my dear friend, when we give such opportunities to poor boys. God grant that these opportunities may never be taken away. But you have no time to read a sermon, and I did not intend to say so much, only to acknowledge your kindness, but out of the fulness of the heart, the mouth must occasionally speak. Shall be so glad to see you at the Lodge next week and, by the way, a curious coincidence, one week from to-night I expect to participate in conferring the First Degree upon The Honorable William McAdoo, and is it not funny that within three months I should perform the same service in the lodge room upon two ex-Assistant Secretaries of the Navy? With much love, Always yours, John W. Vrooman 10392 59 HIGH STREET, ORANGE. N. J. April 19. [*[01]*] Vice President Roosevelt Dear Mr Roosevelt. These few lines are addressed to you as I know not to whom to write to obtain the permit I desired to visit the Treasury Building next Wednesday. As I know your sister Mrs Douglas Robinson and know [*10393*] as well of you through your relatives in Pougheepsie I thought perhaps you would be so kind as to obtain this permit for a "Country Jersey Girl. There are four of us we go to Washington on our Locomobile to show Don Juan [Tastre?] de [Veraud?] our beautiful capitol. If you are able to take the time to grant my request and will send the sameto Miss Estelle Gladys Ward of Elliott House, I will be sincerely obliged to you for your kindness & trouble. Wishing you all success, peace & happiness in your new life I am Most Truly Estelle G. Ward [*Shorthand*] [*10394*]The Outing Publishing Company My dear colonel: Next time you come to town, will you not be good enough to again give me about ten minutes with you. There are several things I want to talk to you about. I do not wan to be bothering you with inquiries for articles if you have neither the time nor the inclination to do them, but if you are willing to write several papers, I have several subjects that I should like to have you do. For example, I am going to run in OUTING a series of important papers on our different varieties of game. Prof. Quackenbos is doing one on the trout, Dean Sage is doing one on salmon, Pickett is doing one on the grizzly bear, and so I shall go on through the list. I very much would like to have you do one on the wolf, or any other that you care to touch on. Then there is another matter. The Macmillansare just now coming to me with a proposition to edit an American sportsman's library. Of course you ought to have several papers in that, because I shall make it the most important thing that has ever been published. I want to see you and get your decision because I want you to take your choice of the subjects which you prefer to handle, and I want to know soon of course so I can get to work on the others. Irrespective of whatever else you do, I should like very much to have the wolf paper for OUTING. [?] Faithful, Cor[?] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oysterbay, N.Y. How do you [?] What title do [?] 10395JAMES H. WILSON 814 BROOME STREET. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. April 19, 1901. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My Dear Colonel: Replying to your note of April 15th, I beg to express the hope that you will find the China book instructive as well as interesting. Nothing could give me greater pleasure than to spend a night with you at Oyster Bay. There are many things I wish to discuss with you, and many in reference to which I should be glad to hear your opinions. Just at present I am very much engaged in endeavoring to get hold of the strings of my private interests, and to make connection with business developments which will be profitable to me. I expect to be at the University Club on the night of May 2nd, where I shall make some remarks about the situation in China. I suppose you are a member of that Club, and I hope that this will give us an opportunity of getting together. Why could you not meet me there on that day and dine with me? In any event we must try to "meet up with each other", as ouR southern friends say. Very sincerely, James H. Wilson [shorthand] [*10396*]SEASON TICKET. 1901 GOOD FOR THE PASSAGE OF Hon. Theodore Roosevelt and family. ON STEAMER Ossian Bedell. FROM Buffalo FERRY STREET TO BEDELL HOUSE AND RETURN. DURING SEASON OF 1901. No. 40 OSSIAN BEDELL. MANAGING OWNER. NOT TRANSFERABLE. [*10397*]Signed Ossian Bedell Owner. NOT GOOD UNLESS SIGNED BY OSSIAN BEDELL, OWNER. CONDITIONS. NOT TRANSFERRABLE. 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