Executive, Official Jan. 3, '99, TO Jan. 24 '99.1 [??????] [????????] [????????] Dear Sir:-- I have to [??????????????????????????????] [??????????????????????????????????????] [??????????????????????????????????????] [??????????????????????????????????????] [Very] [????????????], Theodore Roosevelt [2] January 3, 1899. Louis V. Bell, Esq., 80 Broadway, New York City. My dear Mr. Bell: Your letter of December 29th is duly received. Thank you very much for your kind words spoken therein. You will pardon a formal letter this time and appreciate that my time is so fully occupied I cannot do more at present than to acknowledge your letter. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?][3] January 2, 1899 Hon. Leroy B. Crane, 237 Broadway, New York City. My dear judge, Your kind letter of December 31st and duly at hand. I thank you very much for your courtesy in writing me so friendly a letter. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?]4 Theodore Roosevelt5 [*+6*] January 2, 1898 Joseph Fiesel, Esq, Secretary Borough of Queens, Long Island City. L.I. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind congratulations this day received. It is a pleasure to know that my old friends remember me. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt7 January 2, 1899 James Prentiss Foster, Esq, Geneva, N.Y. Dear Sir, Many thanks for you very kind letter of January 1st. very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt8 January 3, [18??] [William ?????????????] Oyster Bay, Rochester, N. Y. Dear Sir: I have [????] of [??????] the [receips?y] the [???????] [o?] your [????] Theodore Roosevelt [????], respectfully, them all prosperity [?????] Very truly yours, Private secretary January 2, 1898 [??????] [???????], [????], [?????????] 8 Park Place, [??????????] Dear Sir, I am a [???????????????] receipt [??????????????] [??????????????] [??????????????] [??????????????] to say that [??????????????] [??????????????], as [??????????????] Very truly yours, Private Secretary8A. January 2, 1898 Robert Halfpenny, Esq, 8 South Williams Street, New York City. Dear Sir, May thanks for your kind letter of December 25th. It is always a pleasure to receive so friendly letters and especially from one who was on the force while I was comissioner Again thanking you for your courtesy, I am, Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt9 [??????????????????????] [???????????????????????????????] [???????????????????????????????] [???????????????????????????????] [???????????????????????????????] [???????????????] Theodore Roosevelt10 January 2, 1899 Thomas McMullen & Co., 44 Beaver Street, New York City. Dear Sirs, I thank you very much for sending me the Truffled Pate. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt11 January 2, 1899 Hon. S. F. Nixon, Assembly Chamber Albany, N. Y. My dear Sir, I will be pleased to consult with you in regard to matters relating to your County. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt12 [???????????] [???????????????] [?????????????????????????????????] [?????????????????????????????????] [?????????????????????????????????] [???????????????????] [?????????] Theodore Roosevelt [?]124 Theodore Roosevelt13 January 2, 1898 John Winfield Scott, Esq, 100 Broadway, New York City. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind letter of December 31st which is this day received. You may rest assured that I shall endeavor faithfully to perform the important duties which are imposed upon me, and do not expect to be appalled by the difficulties which be-set my pathway. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt14 January 2, 1898. Benjamin F. Stevens, Esq, 1284 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear Sir, Your letter of December 31st is received and has been placed on file. It will in due time receive courteous and considerate attention. Very truly yours Theodore Roosevelt15 January 2, 1899 E. J. Steeber, Esq, Adams, N.Y. Dear Sir, Your letter of December 28th is duly recieived and I thank you very much for the kindly words spoken therein. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt16 January 2, 1898 S. M. Wetmore, Esq, Venkirk, O. Dear Sir, Your letter of December 28th is duly received, and in reply would say that inasmuch as your application must go before the Post-master General the Governor has nothing to do with it. I have already established a rule that I will not in any way interfere with Federal appointments and therefore can not violate that rule in your instance. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt17 January 3, 1899 Clarence A Ames, Esq, Genoa, N.Y. Dear Sir, Your letter received. I have nothing to do with appointments in the Legislature. You must see your Member of Assembly or State Senator for that. Very truly yours, [signed} Theodore Roosevelt y18 January 3, 1899 John A Butler, Esq. 184 W 184th St New York City. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your letter of December 31st. I regret exceedingly that we shall be able to attend the installation of officers of John A. Rawlin Post no. 80 on January 30th as our official duties will prevent. Very truly yours, [signed] Theodore Roosevelt 19 January [?], 18[??] [???????????????] [???????????????] Rodchester, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I [???????????????] the receiptby the Governor of your draft [??] [??????????] for [??.??], very respectfully, Private Secretary20 January 3, 1899 Rollin Covey, Esq, 86 Salem Street, Medford, Mass. Dear Sir, Manythanks for your kind letterjust received Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt21 January 3, 1899 P. D. Dickinson, Esq, Secretary Roosevelt Republican Club 67 Arcade, Rochester, N.Y. Dear Sir, Allow me to thank you, and through you the Republican Club of Rochester, for your New Year's greeting just received. very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt23 January 3, 1899 John Bancroft Davis, Esq, 156 5th Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir, Your kind letter of December 31st reached me this afternoon. I note what you say regarding the warden of Sing Sing prison. I have been so busy engaged in other matters that I have yet given little thought to any of the appointments. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt24 January 3, 1899 James Edwards, Esq, 58 Hayward Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Dear Sir, I thank you very kindly for your courtesy in sending the picture of the heroes of the late Spanish-American War, with the New Year's compliments. Such remembrances are very touching and pleasing. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?]25 January 3, 1899 Edward Falconer, Esq, 420 E 115th Street, New York City. Dear Sir, Your letter with enclosure has been received. I thank you for the same. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?]26 January 3, 1899 Lewis Golde, Esq, 43 Grand Street, New York City. Dear Sir, I thank you very much for your kind congratulatory letterjust received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt[?y]27 January 3,[?] 1899 Mrs. Anna E. Hovey, Saratoga, N.Y. Dear Madam, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 2nd. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?] January 2, 1899 John Winfield Scott, Esq, 100 Broadway, New York City. Dear [???], Many thanks for your kind [????] of December 31st which is this day received. You may rest assured that I shall endeavor faithfully to perform the important duties which are imposed upon me, and do not expect to be appalled by the difficulties which be-set my pathway. Sincerely yours,28 January 3, 1899 A. A. Kiss, Esq, 14 W 99th Street, New York City. Dear Sir, I am in receipt of your letter of a recent date and in reply thereto would say that I do not know what kind of a position you seek, but it would be well for you to make application to the civil service commission. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt29 January 3, 1899 A. Nelson Lewis, Esq, 1811 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 1st. I regret exceedingly that you were unable to be present at the Inauguration for we had a delightful time. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?]30 January 3, 1899 Edwin F. Merwin, Esq, 464 Canal Street, New York City. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 1st. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?]31 January 3, 1899 William D. Marvel, Esq, Flushing, L. I. Dear Sir, Your letter of January 1st is duly received. I thank you very much for the suggestions contained therein and at the proper time will receive courteous and considerate attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt32 January 3, 1899 E. B. Peterson, Esq, Bolivar, N. Y. Dear Sir, Your letter of January 1st is duly received and in reply I would say that Governor Black had already appointment a Supreme Court Justice to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Hamilton Ward. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [?]33 January 3, 1899 Hon. Henry D. Purroy, 320 Broadway, New York City. My dear Sir, I regret exceedingly that the hour for the Inauguration was changed so that you and your friends were not able to attend the interesting ceremonies. I feel quite sure that you would have enjoyed them. It will give me pleasure to make an appointment with you some time in the near future. With many kind wishes, I am, Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt34 January 3, 1899 Harvey F. Remington, Esq 13 Elwood Building Rochester, N.Y. Dear Sir, Your letter of December 31st to the Governor is duly received. In reply he directs me to say that he thanks you very kindly for the generous offer made. Your letter has been placed upon file for reference. Yours very truly, Theodore Roosevelt35 January 3, 1899 Herbert F. Rider and brothers, St. Augustine School, Sing Sing, N.Y. Dear Boys, It was very nice in you to send your photographs as it is always a pleasure to be remembered by little boys. I hope that when you grow up you will some day be in receipt of photographs of other little boys who will be glad to send them to you, which will certainly be the case if you persevere in your studies and strive to be manly, courageous and honest. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt36 January 3, 1899 Hon. James R. Sheffield, Hotel Bonnar, Augusta, Ga. Dear Sir, I thank you very much for your kind congratulatory telegram just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt37 January 3, 1899 C.R. Sherlock, Esq. The Syracuse Standard, Syracuse, N.Y. Dear Sir, Your letter of January 1st is duly received and I have caused the same to be placed on file for future reference and it will in due time receive courteous attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt3839 January 3, 1899 Fred Smith, Esq. Schenectady, N.Y. Dear Sir, Yours of January 2nd is duly received. It is a very mistaken idea that the Governor has certain positions to give out. If you desire a position you must state what you want and then take the civil service examination. That is pre-requisite for any position which is worth anything. I am sorry that I am not able to favor you and other young men but such is the case and I think it better to be fair and explicit with you. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt40 January 3, 1899 P. Halsey Sudder, Esq. Riverhead, L.I. Dear Halsey, Your letter just received. The matter referred to in the other letter has been referred to Judge Lincoln. I do not think you need have any apprehensions in this matter. However, I will keep you informed about it and if anything comes up you may be sure that we will not fail to notify you. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt P.S. I enclose you Judge Lincoln's opinion just received. W.J. Young (illegible)41 January 3, 1899 Aymar van Buren, Esq. New Winsor, P.O. Newburgh, N.Y. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 1st. I am very glad indeed that you approved the appointment of Major Andrews. I think it is a good one. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt42 January 3, 1899 James D. Cassidy, Esq. Secretary Convention of Universalists, Hudson, N.Y. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 1st which is just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt43 January 3, 1899 R M. Creel, Esq, Louisville, Ky. Dear Sir, I thank you very much for your kind letter of December 31st which is just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt44 January 3, 1899. My dear Captain Ayres, Replying to yours of the 27th ult., I am sorry to say that I did not keep a copy of that letter. I enclose the acknowledgement of it. Shall I try to get a copy for you? I will gladly do it. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Captain Charles G. Ayres, Huntsville, Alabama45 January 3, 1899. Mr. Marcus Braum, and Mr. Max Schwartz, 255-263 East Houston Street, New York City. Gentlemen: Permit me through you to thank my fellow citizens of Hungarian origin, most heartily, for the beautiful flowers. They stood right behind Mrs. Roosevelt at the reception and were the chief ornaments in the room. I shall soon have the pleasure of seeing you in person. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt46 [??????????] [?????????????????] [?????????????????] [?????] [????] [????????????????????????????] [signature] 46A January 3, 1899. My dear Major Brown: Your letter of December 18th came to hand. It is a great pleasure to hear from you. I only wish I were able to help you in any way, but I suppose it is not possible now. Thanking you for your good wishes, I remain, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Major M. LeRoy Brown, Camp Tennessee, Trinidad, Cuba. 47 January 3, 1899. Mrs. William E. Baker, Barrington Hall, Roswell, Georgia. My dear Mrs. Baker: I have your letter of the 28th ult. You are more than kind and I very much appreciate your writing. It has always been a great hope of mine to see Roswell some day. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 48 My dear Major: I have your esteemed favor of the 28th ultimo. I know enough of the army to realize the needs you mention. I only wish there was any way I could help along such a reorganization. Thanking you for your good wishes, with kind regards, I remain, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Major John H. Calef Army Building New York City49 January 3, 1899. Judge. William N. Cohen, New York City. My dear Judge: I thank you most cordially for your letter of the 30th ultimo. It touched and pleased me. I want to hear from you at any time you feel disposed to write. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt50 January 3, 1899. Mr. Michael Delehanty, Cor. Green and Beaver Streets, Albany, New York. My dear Mr. Delehanty: When you passed yesterday I did not realize you were the father of as gallant an officer as this in all the gallant American navy. I am proud and very fond of your son. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt51 January 3, 1899. Charles K. Fraser, Esq., Hospital Corps, Fort Washakie, Wyo. My dear Sir: Replying to your favor of December 27th, I am very sorry but the regiment has now been disbanded and I have not the least idea where Norton's brother's address is. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt52 January 3, 1899 Hon. C. G. Garrison, 106 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey. My dear Judge: Many thanks for your favor of the 31st ult. I fear in view of the addendum, I cannot use that quotation! Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt January 3, 1899 Edward Fal[?]oner, Esq. [????] 11[?]th Street, New York City. Dear Sir, Your letter with enclosure has been received. thank you for the same. Very truly yours, 53 January 3, 1899. John S. Gittings, Esq., Baltimore, Md. My dear Mr. Gittings: I thank you very heartily for your kind letter of the 30th ult. Yes, I shall certainly try to get to that dinner this year. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt54 January 3, 1899. Mrs. Walter Y. Harvey, 1912 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Madam: Replying to your favor of the 27th ultimo, I am very sorry to say that I cannot give you the least idea how to get the picture you desire of Captain Capron. Thanking you for your kind wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt55 January 3, 1899. W. W. Jennings & Co., Ozark, Ark. Gentlemen: I am in receipt of your letter of the 12th ult. I am very sorry but such a mass of requests are made upon me that I cannot go into anything new. There are more demands made upon me than you can possibly have any idea of. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 56 January 3, 1899. Rev. Joseph H. Mangan, M.R., St. Joseph's Rectory, Albany, New York. My dear Father Mangan, I thank you very much for your good wishes. I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you personally soon. Faithfully your,s T. Roosevelt 57 January 3, 1899 Adelbert Moot, Esq., 45 Erie County Savings Bank Building, Buffalo, N. Y. My dear Mr. Moot: I am in receipt of your communication of the 31st ultimo and thank you most cordially for your good wishes and the suggestions contained therein. The appointment of the judge was taken out of my hands. Assuring you that it will always be a pleasure to hear from you, I remain, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt58 January 3, 1899. M. L. Newcomb, Esq., Red Oak, Iowa. My dear Mr. Newcomb: I have your favor of the 30th ult. I wish I could help you but I do not believe there is a chance. I have literally hundreds of such requests from men in the regiment and not once in ten times am I able to do what is desired. I am not seeking to place no less than twenty to thirty of the men who are in New York. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt59 January 3, 1899 James W. Perry, Esq., 34 Nassau Street, New York City. My dear Mr. Perry: I have your favor of the 28th ultimo recommending Mr. Richard Lewis of New York as one of the State Commissioners of Taxes and it will receive my careful consideration. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt January [?], 1899 Hon. H [??????????] 326 Broadway, New York City. My dear Sir, I regret exceedingly that [????????????????] [???????????] so that you and your friends were not able to attend the interesting ceremonies. I [f????] [????????] that you would have [??????ed] them. It will give me pleasure to make an appointment with you [???] [ti??] in the near future. With many kind [?????], I am, Very truly yours, [????????]60 January 3, 1899. W. M. Phillips, Esq., Care "Rocky Mountain News," Denver, Colorado. Dear Mr. Phillips: I have your letter of the 26th ult. and thank you most cordially. I only wish it were in my power to do as you desire. I fear it is not. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 61 January 3, 1899. William F. Round, Esq., Albany, New York. My dear Mr. Round: Please accept my hearty thanks for your kind letter of December 31st. It is a real pleasure to hear from you. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt62 January 3, 1899. Robert S. Tighe, Esq., Sergeant Police Department, [* 3?? R????? ???*] New York City. My dear Sergeant: I am in receipt of your telegram of the second. It is a pleasure to hear from you and I thank you. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt 63 January 3, 1899 Mr. Otto R. Winter, Avery Island, Ia. Dear Mr. Winter: I am in receipt of your letter of the 29th and was pleased to hear from you. Will the enclosed do? If not, let me know. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt64 January 3, 1899. J. A. Wells, Esq., Erie, Kansas. My dear Sir: I have your favor of the 28th of December. It was the greatest grief to me to hear of Holderman's death. I valued him very highly. I had already written his mother before receiving your letter. Thanking you for your kindness in the matter, believe me, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt65 January 3, 1899. E.J. Younghans, Esq., Gulfport, Miss. My dear Mr. Younghans: I thank you very much for your kind letter of December 29th. I should be very glad to comply with your request for a photograph but I am sorry to say I have not one left. Sincerely yours, T. RooseveltAllan [Jaa??] [?] George E. Matthews Buffalo NY. If you have not written [????] like your views by telegraph about Weills appointment Theodore Roosevelt. [Alla??] Jan 8 [?] Hon Therman S. Rogers Buffalo N.Y. If you have not written, would like your views by telegraph about Weills appointment Theodore Roosevelt [99?]67 Jany. 3rd, 1899 Hon. Daniel H. McMillan, Buffalo, N.Y. Forward at once whatever you have to say. Theodore Roosevelt.68 Jany. 3rd, 1899. My dear General Butterfield:-- I am very sorry that your letter came too late, for I should have very seriously considered your suggestion. At the same time, I am not sure that it is wise to have a veteran of the Civil War dealing with the National Guard unless he is also a Guardsman. Yet I desire so emphatically to recognize the veterans in every way that I would have been strongly tempted to do as you suggest. With hearty thanks, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt General Daniel Butterfield 616 Fifth Ave., N.Y. City.69 Jany. 3rd, 1899 Hon. Sherman S. Rogers, Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Mr. Rogers:-- What do you know of Colonel Webber and of Jack Scatchard who have been presented to me as possible appointees to the position of Commissioner of Public Works. Please write or wire me at once. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt70 [???] [??????] [???????????] [????????????????????????????] [???????????] [????????????] [?????????????????????????????????????] [?????????????????????????????????????] [????????????????] [????????????] [?????????????]71 [????] [?????] [???????????] [?????????????????????????????????] [??????????] [?????????] [????????????????????????????] [??????????????????????????????????????] [????????????] [???????????] Roosevelt72 [???] [???????] [????????????] [?????????????????????] [?????????????????????] [??????] [??????????] [?????????????????????????] [?????????????????????????????????] [?????????????] [??????????] [??????????????]73 [Theodore Roosevelt]74 [Theo??????????????] [??????????????????]75 [??????????????]76 January 4, 1899 Rev. Sylvester Malone, 69 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. My dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind congratulatory letter just received. It is a great pleasure to think that you have remembered me so kindly. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 77 January 4, 1899 Mr. Quam Yick Name, 28 Henry Street, New York City. Dear Sir, I thank you for your kind congratulatory letter of January 1st just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt78 January 4, 1899 Silas Owen Post Commander, Cohoes, N. Y. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 3rd. I am much pleased to know that you approve of the appointment of Major Andrews as Adjutant General. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt79 January 4, 1899 Frank Rathgeber, Esq, 297 West 95th Street, New York City. Dear Sir, I thank you for your kind congratulatory letter just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt80 January 4, 1899. Edward J. Albertson, Esq., c% Mexican Central Shops, Silao, Mex. My Dear Albertson:- I have your letter of December 26th and I will gladly help you, but you must specify the exact position you want. I do not know that any attention will be paid to my recommendation, and certainly none will be paid if I do not have a definite position in mind. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt81 January 4, 1899. Rev. T. Lewis Banister, 449 Waverly St., Waverly, N. Y. My Dear Sir:- I have your letter of January 2nd. Yes, he is the son of the gentleman you mention and I take pleasure in sending your letter to him. Very respectfully, Theodore Roosevelt82 Jany. 3rd, 1899. Mrs. E. W. Bucklin, Jr., 316 Lincoln St., Jamestown, N.Y. My dear Mrs. Bucklin:-- I thank you heartily for your favor of the 29th of December, but I am very sorry indeed that Mr. Bucklin is not improved. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt83 Jany. 4th, 1899. Hon. Francis M. Bacon, Union Club, Fifth Av. & 21st St., New York. My dear Mr. Bacon:-- I have your letter in reference to Mr. George T. Green, Jr. I am giving this matter careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt84 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. John B. Bartanta, Sec'y and Egido J. Valenti, Ass't Secy., Italian Republican Club, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Gentlemen:-- Permit me to express my hearty thanks for your very kind telegram of the 1st. inst. I appreciate it very much. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt85 Jany. 4th, 1899. Miss Alice W. Barrett, 58 West St., Utica, N.Y. Dear Madam:-- Replaying to your letter of Jany. 2nd to Mrs. Roosevelt, I thoroughly [appreciate] the injustice of the matter you write about, but I do not know exactly how to remedy it. It is for the legislature to act on and not myself. Very respectfully, Theodore Roosevelt86 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Robert S.S. Bergh, U. S. Consul, Gothenburg, Sweden. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of Dec. 21st, I am very sorry to say that the regiment is now disbanded, so that there is no way I can do what you want. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt87 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. J. S. Billingsby, Buda, Hays Co., Texas My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of Dec. 26th, I am very sorry, but it is impossible for me to do as you wish me to now. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt88 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. R. W. Bigham, 314 Hawson St., Atlanta, Ga. My dear Mr. Bingham:-- I have your letter of Dec. 27th. I do not think the incident you refer to is true. I am just writing an article which will appear in Scribners which will give the details of the death of Captain Capron. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt89 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. H. S. Brown, Herald Correspondent, The Tub, Albany, N Y. My dear Mr. Brown:-- I have your note of the 3rd. You are very kind and I thank you for your courtesy. I will see you and tell you two or three points about that at the first opportunity. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt90 January 4, 1899. Leopold Cohn, Esq., 340 Jefferson Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I am in receipt of your letter of January 3rd with copies of correspondence attached. Such prejudices as you speak of must be met not by official action, but by direct personal appeal and personal conduct, and I have so met it again and again. If you are familiar with the history of my regiment or of the police force under me, you will not need to be told this. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 91 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. John M. Crapo, Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Permit me to assure you that I appreciate your card containing your good wishes. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt92 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Robert T. Creamer, 138 E. 61st St., New York. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor fo the 2nd inst, I thank you very much, but I do not care for a copy of the book. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt93 January 3, 1899. Joseph Drukenmiller, Esq., 1101 Chestmut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: Replying to your favor of December 31st would say that I am not in need of any piano at present. Very respectfully, Theodore Roosevelt94 January 4, 1899. Mr. John W. Doherty, 466 Grand River Ave., Detroit, Mich. My Dear Sir:- I have your letter of the 31st ultimo. I am sorry to say that I have no power in the matter referred to. I can only refer you to the War department. Very respectfully, Theodore Roosevelt95 Jany. 4th, 1899. Rev. W. F. Dougherty, Director, 178 Christopher St. New York City. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of Dec. 30th, I fear I shall not be able to come, but I respect so much your work and I so heartily like Father Chidwich that if I can come I shall. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 96 Jany. 4th, 1899. Rev. John H. Dey, Presbyterian Bldg., 156 Fifth Ave., New York. My dear sir:-- Your letter of Dec. 30th was written so late that when it reached me no action could possibly be taken. The matter was fixed by the outgoing Secretary of State any how. Very truly yours Theodore Roosevelt97 January 4, 1899 F. H. Dawley, Esq, Fayettville, N. Y. Dear Sir, I am in receipt of a letter from Alexander J. Wederburn corresponding secretary of the National Pure Food and Drug Congress requesting me to appoint ten delegates and ten alternatives to the n meeting of that congress. I notice that you are are one of the vice-presidents and directors of the Farmers' State Institute from New York State. As am not advised as to the propriety of appointing such delegates no who are suitable people to be appointed, I would be obliged to you you would let me know what your opinion is in the matter. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt98 Jany. 4th, 1899. Messrs Davies, Turner & Co., 27 State St.(Broadway) New York. Gentlemen:-- Will you please have the package referred to on enclosed postal card notice forwarded to me at the Executive Mansion, Albany, N.Y., and greatly oblige, Yours very truly, Theodore Roosevelt 99 January 4, 1899. Rev. T. T. Everett, 22 South Duke St., York, Pa. My Dear Sir:- I have your favor of December 31st in reference to Colonel Stegman. I thank you very much for the same. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt100 January 4, 1899. Ben L. Fairchild, Esq., 155 Broadway, New York City. My Dear Sir:- I am in receipt of your letter of January 3rd. What you say impresses me very strongly. Let me urge that Mr. Smith present a number of letters from men of real note as soon as possible. While such letters are never the chief factor, still if they come from men from whom they really mean something, I pay much heed to them. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt101 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Sanford H. E. Freund, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. My dear Mr. Freund:-- I have your letter of Jany. 2nd. Indeed I do remember you very well and I thank you for writing me. I really appreciate it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt102 Jany. 4th, 1899. William M. French, Esq., New Hartford, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 3rd inst and will place the letters on file as you suggest. Shall be glad to see you at any time. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt103 Jany. 4th, 1899. Master Abram Goodman, P. S. 75, 25 Norfolk St., New York. My dear young friend:-- I have your letter of Jany. 1st. You are very kind and I wish I could come, but I am afraid it is going to be impossible. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt104 January 4, 1899. Mr. Emory P. Haynes, Mt. View, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I am very much obliged to to you for the offer contained in your letter of the 2nd instant, but Mrs. Roosevelt has already made other arrangements. Yours Respectfully, Theodore Roosevelt105 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. William E. Harriman, Sec'y. &c., 335 West 87th St., New York. My dear sir:-- I have your invitation to attend the dinner of the Society of Colonial Wars at Delmonico's Monday Jan. 16th and regret extremely that I will not be able to attend. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt106 Jany. 4th, 1899. W. Gordon Hill, Esq., Sec'y, Y. M. C. A., Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of Jany. 2nd and should like very much to be present, but I am sorry to say I shall probably be in New York on that day. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt107 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. William B. Howland, 287 Fourth Ave, New York. My dear Howland:-- I thank you heartily for your letter of the 31st of December. I wish you would tell Dr. Abbott that I was pertciularly pleased with his editorial. It recognized just what I was aiming at in my speech. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt108 Jany 4th, 1899. Miss L. Krauskopf, 254 W. 129th St., New York. Dear madam:-- Replying to your letter of Jany. 3rd. I am sorry to say that there is no such monogram as you seem to desire. Very respectfully, Theodore Roosevelt109 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Lewis Kane, P. O. Box 36, Brighton, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of Jany. 3rd. I am sorry to say that I know of no position that I could obtain for you. A cow-boy's work needs just as much special training as a bookeeper. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt110 Jany. 4th 1899. Hon. W. H. Kimball, National Bank Examiner, New York. My dear Mr. Kimball:-- The enclosed communication is respectfully referred to you. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt111 Jany. 4th, 1899. Col. Kimball, Army Building, Whitehall St. New York. My dear Col. Kimball:-- I have written you a line about troopers Murphy and Prentice. They were included in my last request for transportation, but for some reason could not take advantage of it then. May I ask you to be kind enough to let them go now. With hearty thinks, I am, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt112 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. James H. Morgan, Secretary General, 478 Classon Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear Mr. Morgan:-- I thank you very heartily for your letter of the 1st. In reference to the Military Order of Foreign Wars, I will gladly join. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt113 January 3, 1899. Mr. J. H. McGraw, Oswego, New York My dear sir: I have a favor of January second in reference to your candidacy for the position of the commissioner of Labor Statistics and the same will receive careful consideration. Very respectfully, Theodore Roosevelt114 January 4th, 1899. Mrs. CharlesNelson, No. 135 Noble St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear madam:-- Replying to your letter of Dec. 28th, am very sorry, but such a multitude of calls are made upon us that it is impossible to meet them all. Respectfully yours, [????????????????] 115 Jany. 4th, 1899. Hon. W. W. Niles, Jr., Republican Club, 450 Fifth Ave. New York. My dear Niles:-- I have your favor of the 2nd inst in reference to Mr. Howard Payson Wilds. I shall carefully consider it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt116 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Rufus W. Pearson, 628 I. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Sergeant:-- I have your letter of recent date. I cannot ask favors of the War Department. If you will ask them to refer to me I will most gladly write as strongly as possible in your behalf, but more than that I cannot do, much though I should like to. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt117 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Howland Pell, Room 618, 40 Exchange Pl. New York. My dear Pell:-- Replying to your letter of Dec. 30th, I wish I could accept but it is evidently going to be impossible. You do not know how many engagements I have. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt118 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Roy L. Quackenbush, NO. 1003 K. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of Jany. Ist. I am exceedingly sorry, but it is simply impossible to grant your request. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt119 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Roy L. Quackenbush, NO. 1003 K. Street N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of Jany. 1st. I am exceedingly sorry, but it is simply impossible to grant your request. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt120 January 4, 1899. Mr. Douglass Robinson, 66 Liberty St., New York City. Dear Douglass:- Replying to your letter of the third. All right, I will carefully think about the matter. I want to tell you some of the troubles in the way. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt 121 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. William H. Rideing, 55 East 76th St. New York. My dear Mr. Hideing:- I have your letter of Dec. 29th. I do not dare to promise another article of any kind at present. I wish I could. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 112 Jany. 4th, 1899. W. B. Stewart, M.D., 122 East 24th St., New York. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 2nd inst, I am sorry to say that I have but very few appointments and it is out of the question for me to say that I can appoint you. I have hundreds of applications and am obliged to appoint men with a view solely as to whether they are best fitted for performing the duties under consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt123 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Wm. G. Shields and Mr. Frank Temple, 85 South Canal St., Chicago, Ill My dear sirs:-- I have your letter of Dec. 31st. I am very sorry. I should like to do anything I could for you, but there are now, I believe, fifty Rough Riders in New York seeking employment, and all told I have been able to get employment for but four or five of them and that by infinite effort. I strongly advise you not to come to New York. I wish I could write more encouragingly. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt124 Jany. 3rd, 1899. John A. Taylor, Esq. 111 Bway, New York. My dear Mr. Taylor:-- I thank you very much for your letter of the 2nd inst. It contains just the kind of information I want to get. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt125 January 4, 1899. Mrs. Hamilton Ward, Belmont, Allegany Co. N.Y. My Dear Madam:- I have your letter of the 1st instant. Pray let me express my deep sympathy with you. As you have doubtless seen, the appointment was made before I came in. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 126 Jany. 4th, 1899. Mr. Ray C. Winsor, 412 East 5th St., Jamestown, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 2nd inst, I am very sorry, but such a multitude of calls are made upon me, that it is impossible to do as you ask. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt127 January 4, 1899. George Wilson, Esq., Secretary &c., 32 Nassau St., N.Y. City. Dear Sir:- I.return herewith proof of my speech at the New England Society dinner. Thanking you for your courtesy, I am, Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt128 Jany. 4th, 1899. Benj. Ide Wheeler, Esq., Ithaca, N.Y. My dear Mr. Wheeler:-- I have your letter of Jany. 1st. I shall certainly visit Cornell University at the first opportunity, but I dare not make an engagement just as present. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt129 January 4, 1899 Hon. Henry A. Childs, Supreme Court Chambers, Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Judge Childs, As you are in a sense the dean of the Judges from the Eighth Judicial District, and as it will be my duty soon to designate a Judge for the Appellate Division of the Fourth Department, and unless there is a good reason to the contrary I should like select one from the Eighth Judicial District, for this purpose I venture to write to get an expression of opinion if you care to give it. With kind regards, believe me, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt130 January 4, 1899 Hon. George A. Hardin, Little Falls, N. Y. My dear Judge Hardin, It will soon become my duty to designate a Judge for the Appellate Division of the Fourth Department. I should like to know, so far as it can be given me, the feelings of the Judges themselves in this matter. It would seem to me that unless there is a good reason to the contrary the Judge so chosen should be from the Eighth Judicial District. I should be glad to hear from you at your convenience. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt131 Jany. 4th, 1899. Hon. Thomas C. Platt, Senate Chamber, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator Platt:- My attention has just been called to a statement in a paper that Governor Black had consulted with me about the nomination of that Buffalo Judge. This is true only to the extent that Governor Black notified me that he was going to make the appointment, and I answered that of course he had a perfect right to, if he chose. I knew nothing as to whom he was going to appoint, and as a matter of fact, had never heard of the appointee, and I was utterly surprised at the whole matter, as I had taken it for granted that the appointment would be left to me. Governor Black and Comptroller Roberts requested me to re-appoint or confirm the appointment of Mr. Hill, which I have declined doing. I question whether the appointment is constitutional. In any event I would like to see you and consult with you about the matter. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt132 Jany. 4th, 1899. Jonas Hobbs, Esq., Nineveh, Broome Co., N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of Dec. 19th, I would most gladly do what you desire, but you do not know how impossible it is to find such a place as you wish. No man not in full bodily vigor could be a Game Protector. There are very few places indeed which he could fill and most of these are already filled by veterans. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt133 Jany. 4th, 18992. Henry G. Schrenkeisen, Esq., 102 East 12th St., New York City. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 3rd inst, and in reply would say that I am very sorry but I cannot interfere in contracts. All I can ask is that they be awarded to the lowest bidder and to whoever does the best work. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 134 Jany. 4th, 18999. Henry G. Schrenkeisen, Esq., 102 East 12th St., New York City. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 3rd inst, and in reply would say that I am very sorry but I cannot interfere in contracts. All I can ask is that they be awarded to the lowest bidder and to whoever does the best work. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 135 Jan 5 1899 Hon. George A. Hardin, Little Falls, N.Y. I sent you a letter yesterday. Please reply to it by telegram. Theodore Roosevelt 136 Jany. 5th, 1899. Wm. Miller Collier, Esq., Auburn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replaying to your favor of Jan. 3rd, would say that I shall be pleased to see you at any time with Senator Wilcox. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt [*W Miller Collier*] [*10th January with Senator Wilcox*] [*Thursday 10:00 A*] 137 Jany. 5th, 1899. Mr. W. H. Duckworth, 319 Washington St., Cor Jay, New York City. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of January 3rd and will look into the matter at once. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 138 Jany. 5th, 1899. Miss Ella I. Fogarty, 70 South 4th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear madam:-- Replying to your letter of the 3rd inst, would say that I am very sorry, but it is impossible for me to interfere in matters of that sort. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 139 Jany. 5th, 1899. Miss Ella I. Fogarty, 70 South 4th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear madam:-- Replaying to your letter of the 3rd inst, would say that I am very sorry, but it is impossible for me to interfere in matters of that sort. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt140 Jany. 5th, 1899. Mr. M.V.C. Hemperley, Cobleskill, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you most heartily for your kind wishes expressed in your favor of the 3rd inst. In reference to giving you an appointment, I don't know what I shall be able to doabout that. There are hundreds of applicants for every place. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt141 Jany. 5th, 1899. Mr. M. V. C. Hemperley, Cobleskill, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you most heartily for your very kind wishes expressed in your favor of the 3rd inst. In reference to giving you an appointment, I don't know what I shall be able to doabout that. There are hundreds of applicants for every place. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt142 Jany 5th, 1899. Mr. G.W. Jenkins, 9 Scio St., Rochester, N.Y. Dear sir:-- Acknowledging the receipt of your favor of the 31st ult., containing references, would say that I will refer the same to the Superintendent of Insurance. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 143 Jany.5th, 1899. Mr. Edmond Redmond, Rochester, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you for your favor of the 3rd inst and shall carefully look into the matter to which it refers. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 144 January 3, 1899 James P. Whelan, Esq., 177 Ashburton Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. Dear Sir, Yours of January 1st is duly received. In reply to the same I would say that I have no knowledge of your qualifications or disposition or what you are fitted for in in life, and it would be very difficult for me to decided as to your wishes. Honesty and integrity are the chief es entials of success to every young man and I trust you have these, and if you are persistent and strive to attain honorable ends, I hope that success will crown your efforts. Very truly yours Theodore Roosevelt [?]145 Jany. 5th, 1899. Mr. Clark Brooks, Sec'y &c., No. 54 William St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have your invitation of the 4th inst to attend the semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Union College, Jany. 24th 1899 at the Albany Medical College, and also of the Board of Governors of Union University on the same day, and will attend if possible. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt146 Jany. 5th, 1899. Hon. E. Countryman, Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 4th inst. I shall consult with the Attorney General in the matter. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt147 Jany. 5th, 1899. Messrs Arnow & Cryer, 150 Nassau St. New York City. Gentlemen:-- I have your favor of the 4th inst and will look into the matter to which it refers very carefully. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt148 Jany. 5th, 1899. W. Freeland, Esq. Harvard Club, 27 W. 44th St., New York City. My dear sir:-- I have you letter of the 4th inst and shall carefully consider your application for the position of Superintendent of Public Works. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt149 Jany. 4th, 1899. To the Adjutant General, State of New York. Sir:-- The enclosed letter is from my old Lieutenant in the National Guard, Thomas M. Young whom I think very highly of. Respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt150 Jany. 5th, 1899. Anna Forbes Goodyear, 28 Dwight, Boston, Mass. Dear madam:-- I have your communication of the 4th inst with enclosure and the same shall receive careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt151 Jany. 5th, 1899 Arthur R. Pennell, Esq., 2 Austin Bldg., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your esteemed favor of the 4th inst and thank you very much for writing to me. I shall give the same careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt152[*/3*] Jany. 5th, 1899. Mr. W. G. Stanton, 548 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 4th inst and as soon as I get a Commissioner of Public Works appointed, I shall have a report made on what is alleged in your letter. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt154 Jany. 5th, 1899. Ansley Wilcox, Esq., 816 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much for your letter of the 4th inst and will carefully consider what you say about Mr. Weber and Mr. Penney. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt155 Jany. 5th, 1899. Mr. R. E. Wright, 304 Granger Bldg., Syracuse, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 4th inst and will carefully consider what you say. I do not know whether I can with propriety interfere in the internal administration of a regiment. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt156 Jany. 5th, 1899. Thomas M. Young, Esq., 270 Lenox Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Young:-- I have at once sent your letter of the 4th inst to Mr. Andrews, telling him you were my old Lieutenant in the National Guard, and I guess he will do the square thing. Ver sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt157 January 5, 1899. Zwetch & Betsford, Attorneys-at-Law, Higgins Block, Warsaw,N.Y. Dear Sir, I am in receipt of your letter of January 4th relative to the application for restoration of citizenship of Timothy Kane of Covington,N.Y. As I understand the case, Kane was convicted of having set fire to his own house in the day-time for the purpose of securing the insurance money thereon and defrauding the company. It is true that he has now been out of prison for eight years and so far as I know has led a comparatively reputable life. I do not think,however,that it is well to restore ex-convicts of the like to citizenship until at least ten years after they have been released. Those who contemplate criminal acts will be deterred therefrom if they knew that restoration to citizenship can not be easily accomplished. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt158 January 5, 1899 Hon. William B. Dickey, Justice Supreme Court, Court House, Brooklyn, N. Y. My dear Judge, Your letter of January 4, 1899, is received just too late. Judge Barnard was assigned for duty yesterday. I am very glad to know that the assignments meets with your approval. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt159 January 5, 1899 Hon. Edward W. Hatch, Justice Supreme Court,Appellate Division, Brookyn,N.Y. My dear Judge, I am in receipt of your letter of January 4, and in reply desire to say that I have caused the papers in the case of Doyle and others to be brought before me for examination. As you say in your letter, the "record is voluminous". As I understand the case, this person was charged with having ravished a girl of somewhat weak mind, and was tried by a jury and convicted,and afterwards sentenced by you as a trial Judge. There appears no question, so far as I understand it, that the trial was carefully conducted; that there were no errors on the trial; that ample opportunity was afforded for defense; and that there could be no reasonable doubt as to the guild of the defendants. It is a peculiarly abhorrent type of crime; and I do not see my way clear to lightening the sentence, great as is the weight I attach to your judgment in the matter. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt160 January 5, 1899 V. Mott Pierce, M. D. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Dear Sir, I have written to the vice-president of the Farmers' State Institute requesting him to suggest names for the National Pure Food and Drug Congress. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt161 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. Michel Heyman, President &c., 5342 Charles St., New Orleans, La. My dear sir:-- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3rd inst and the matter referred to therein will receive careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt162 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. George B. Serenbetz, 740 Decatur St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your communication of Jany. 4th, would say that the detail you mention is in the hands of Gen'l Roe. I have referred your letter to him. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt163 Jany. 6th, 1899. John R. Hazel, Buffalo, N.Y. Not definitely decided. Certainly seems to me would be mere evasion of constitution to appoint him. Theodore Roosevelt.164 Jany. 5th, 1899. Rev. T. Lewis Banister, 449 Waverly St., Waverly, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you cordially for your letter of the 4th inst and will consult the Adjutant General about the matters referred to therein. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt165 Jany. 6th, 1899. Geo. A Disbrow, Esq., 128 W. 130th St., N. Y. City My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 5th inst in reference to the Court of Appeals and will have the matter looked into at once. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt166 Jany.6th, 1899. Fredk. P. Forster, Esq., 52 Wall St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Forster:-- I have your favor of Jany. 5th and am glad you like my message. I hope the legislature will act on the part you mention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 167 Jany. 5th, 1899. Hon. Martin H. Glynn, Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you heartily and am obliged to you for your letter of the 3rd inst. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt168 [*/9*] Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. Thos. F. Murphy, 468 Fourth Ave., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 5th inst. I agree with you cordially as to the evils you complain of. At the same time, I think bi-partisan boards are thoroughly objectionable. Bi-partisanship is not non-partisanship. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt169 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. Thos. F. Murphy, 468 Fourth Ave., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 5th inst. I agree with you cordially as to the evils you complain of. At the same time, I think bi-partisan boards are thoroughly objectionable. Bi-partisanship is not non-partisanship. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt170 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. John P. Montignani, 55 State St., Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you cordially for your letter of the 5th inst. I know of Mr. Wilson and value him highly. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt171 Jany. 5th, 1899. Hon. George B. Sloan, Oswego, N.Y. My dear Mr. Sloan:-- Accept my hearty thanks for your letter of the 4th inst. I quite agree with you. Wont you ask your Senator to introduce that resolution? Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt172 Jany. 6th, 1899. Hon. W. L. Sweet, Waterloo, N.Y. My dear Mr. Sweet:-- I have your favor of the 4th inst in reference to Mr. Morris and thank you for writing me. The same shall have my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt173 Jany. 5th, 1899. Mr. Charles S. Fowler, N. Y. Civil Service Commission, Capitol, Albany,N.Y. Sir:-- I have your circular letter of Jany. 2nd and desire to know what State Departments wish examinations? Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt174 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. F. C. Moore, 46 Cedar St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Moore:-- I must write you to say how thoroughly I agree with you in what you say. I will send out some such queries as those you suggest, very shortly. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt175 Jany. 6th, 1899. Hon. Henry W. Hill 76 White Bldg., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Mr. Hill:-- I have your letter of the 5th with enclosure. I have been carefully through that matter with Judge Lincoln. The more I go into it, the less it seems to me that I could with propriety appoint you. There seems to be some question whether or not your appointment would be void. Good lawyers take both views, but it could only be made valid by taking advantage of a quibble and construing the constitutional provision against what I regard as its clear intent. If you can be considered for this purpose not a member of the legislature, then it would obviously be proper for any member of the legislature who wished an appointment simply to resign and receive it, for on resigning he would cease to become a member in the same sense that you are not now a member. In other words, I can only appoint you by following a course of action which would absolutely nullify this section of the constitution, and this I am most reluctant to do. With regret, I am, Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt176 January 6, 1899. Hon. Henry A. Childs, Supreme Court Chambers, Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Judge, I am in receipt of your letter of January 3rd, and will endeavor to comply with your request to the extent of my ability. Thank you kindly for the suggestion. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt177 January 6, 1899. J. Henry Gardners, Esq, N. Y. C. & H. R. R. Fonda,N.Y. Dear Sir, Your letter just received. Will you kindly indicate the business that you have that is so important that you wish me to see you at the Executive Mansion after office hours? I do not want to break the rule that I have made if I can help it but if your business is very urgent and upon important matters I might be willing to do it. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt178 Jany. 6th, 1899. Tunis G. Bergen, Esq., 56 Liberty St., New York City. My dear sir:-- I am in receipt of your letter of the 5th for which please accept my thanks. I am considering the question referred to by you. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt179 Jany. 6th, 1899. My dear Mrs. Blake:-- I have yours of the 5th inst. I would very strongly urge that you first of all prepare a bill. Now you want this to be a bill which there is some chance of passing and not a mere manifesto; so that I should urge that you think up one or two alternative measures simply making an advance-- that is, extending the sphere in which women can vote in some one given direction under certain conditions. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Mrs. Lillie Devereaux Blake No. 210 W. 59th St. New York City.180 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. Ernestus Gulick, 1188 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I am in receipt of your letter of endorsement of Col. Partridge and the same will receive careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt181 Jany. 6th, 1899. Hon. Isaac L. Hunt, Adams, N. Y. My dear Ike:-- I have yours of the 5th with enclosure. I entirely agree with you, but I do not believe I can get Lyman to accept it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 182 Jany. 6th 1899. Mrs. Marian MacMaster, 305 Penn Ave., Elmira, N.Y. Dear madam:-- I have your letter of the 5th inst. What Mr. Griffith do you mean? I have no intention of appointing any one by that name to office. I wish I could get your son an appointment, but I have scores of Rough Riders asking for positions and no places for them. I am very sorry for you. Respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt183 Jany.6th, 1899. Mrs. Emilie D. Martin, 280 Washington Bldg., No. 1 Bway, New York City. My dear madam:-- Replying to yours of the 5th, I thoroughly appreciate the very serious nature of the evil about which you write. It is not possible for me to take up every subject, however. I wish you could call the attention of the legislature to the matter first. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt184 Jany. 6th, 1899 My dear General McLeer:-- I have yours of the 5th inst endorsing Mr. Partridge for the position of Superintendent of Public Works and the same will have my careful consideration, as would any recommendation coming from you. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Brig. General J. McLeer, 445 Halsey St., Brooklyn, N.Y.185 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. James Nolan, Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Mr. Nolan:-- I thank you very much for your letter of the 5th inst. Mr. Kenefick's appointment I thought a most admirable one. I have heard very well of Mr. Penney, I wish he could get a letter from Judge Kenefick stating what his qualifications for the place are. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt186 Jany. 6th, 1899. Mr. C. V. C. Van Deusen, Chief Deputy & Acting State Supt. Elections 585 Bway, New York City. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 5th inst. Could you come up sometime Tuesday next? I will be able to see you then and confer with you about the matter referred to. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt187 1/9 Hon. Alfred Spring Franklinville NY I have just decided to designate you as one of the Justices in the appellate division of the Fourth Department. Your designation will be forwarded to you at Franklinville. Theodore Roosevelt 1/9 Hon Henry A Childs Supreme Court Chamber Buffalo NY I have decided to designate Mr. Justice Spring as one of The Justices of the appellate Division for the Eleventh Department. Theodore Roosevelt188 1/9 Hon. Every P. Close U.S. District Attorney Buffalo NY I have decided to designate Justice Spring as one of the Justices of the Appellate Division for the Fourth Department. Theodore Roosevelt189 Jan 2 1899 Charles L.Hunt Monroe County Clerk Rochester,N.Y. I have just decided to designate Mr. Justice Spring of Franklinville as one of the Justices of the Appellate Division for the Fourth Department. Theodore Roosevelt190 1/9 David S. Doherty Snug Harbor, Staten Island NY Extremely sorry. Absolutely impossible to come. Theodore Roosevelt191 January 9, 1898. Hon. D. S. Alexander, House of Representatives, Washington,D.C. My dear Sir, I thank you very much for your kind letter of January 5th just received. I am glad you liked the message. It is very kind in you to write me of your approval. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt192 January 9, 1898 Richard Batton, Esq, Telegraph Department, 300 Mulberry Street, New York City. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 5th just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt193 January 9, 1898 Hon. Chas. Lamy, Buffalo,N.Y. My dear Senator, I am in receipt of your two letters of January 6th and 7th, and I assure you that the same will receive the courteous attention which the subject deserves and your letters merit. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt194 January 9, 1898 Hon. Henry H. Persons, Vice-president Buffalo Commercial Bank, Buffalo,N.Y. Dear Sir, I am in receipt of your letter of January 6th relating to the appointment of Col. Weber, and have caused the same to be placed on file where it will receive considerate attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt195 January 6, 1899 Hon. Charles T. Saxton, Clyde,N.Y. Dear Judge, Many thanks for your kind letter of January 6th which is duly received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt196 January 9, 1899 Prof.R.H.Thurston, Sibley College, Cornell University, Ithaca,N.Y. My dear Professor, I thank you very much for your kind letter just received with enclosure. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt197 January 9, 1899 S. F. Wood,Esq, Union,N.Y. Dear Sir, Thank you very much for you letter of January 6th. It is very kind of you indeed to be willing to give me the assistance required. I will consider your case carefully. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt198 January 9, 1899 Alexander E. Wiberg, Esq, 76 Lexington Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir, Your letter is just received. You ask me to give you a decided answer. The only answer which I can give you is that all the places in the Executive Department are filled and outside of that I have no places at my disposal. I wish it were not so but these are the plain facts and you are entitled to know them. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt199 January 9, 1899 D. P. Budd, Esq, North Hector, N.Y. Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your kind letter of January 7th. It is a great pleasure to know that you and others of your friends approve the message. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 200 Jany. 9th 1899. Mr. J. L. Baker, Lancaster, Mo. My dear sir:-- Accept my heartiest thanks for your letter of the 26th of December. I will take pleasure in sending my photograph to my young namesake. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 201 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mrs. Mattie Fagan, Stephenville, Texas. Dear madam:-- Replying to your letter of Jany. 2nd, I am very sorry. I would gladly give you all the information I could, but I have no knowledge of what will be done in reference to the matter about which you write. I can only refer you to the Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C. With regret, I remain, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt202 203 January 9, 1899 Hon. George A. Hardin, Little Falls, N. Y. My dear Judge, In reply to your letter, permit me to say that I will designate Justice Spring as one of the Justices of the Appellate Division. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 204 January 9, 1899 Hon. George A. Hardin, Hotel Metropole, New York City. My dear Judge, In reply to your letter, permit me to say that I will designate Justice Spring as one of the Justices of the Appellate Division. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 205 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Charles E. Hodgdon, 16 W. 72nd St., N.Y. City. My dear "Happy Jack:-- I am in receipt of your letter of the 6th. Yes, I found out what your real name was. Now, I want you to go up to the Superintendent at the New York Central Railroad building and present the enclosed letter to him. He told me he thought he could place you. He did this on my distinct statement that you were a sober man who did not drink. You must make my words good. I have had the greatest difficulty in getting any jobs for the different Rough Riders. With best regards, believe me, Your old Colonel, Theodore Roosevelt Enclosure. 206 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Edward A. Kissam, Cloversport, Ky. My dear sir:-- I thank you cordially for your letter of the 4th inst. Rockwood, the Photographer, 40th St. & Bway, New York City, has my best photograph. With great regard, I am, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 207 Jany. 9th, 1899. General Anson G. McCook, 303 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear Generall:-- Many thanks for your letter of the 6th. I know Mr. Wright very well. I do not know what I shall do with that Board. I am not satisfied with its present makeup. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 208 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Richard S. Satterlee, 31 E. 28th St., New York City. Dear Dick:-- I have yours of the 6th. Hearty congratulations on your safe return. I wish I knew how to help you, old man, but I don't. I have literally over a hundred applications that have been made to me, probably half from my own regiment. I of course must help my own regiment first. I am doing what I can for them hitherto without any promise of success. I wish I could see you in person. With best regards, believe me, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt 209 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Edgar Van Etten, General Superintendent, N.Y. C. & H. R. R. Co., Grand Central Depot, N.Y. City My dear Mr. Van Etten:-- The bearer is Charles E. Hogdon, formerly of my regiment. He was an excellent and thoroughly trustworthy soldier; always did his duty well, in battle, in camp and on the march; he was obedient, hardy and courageous. I trust you will be able to place him. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 209A Jany. 30th, 1899. Messrs Lebrkruecher & Co., 28 Prospect St., New ark, N.J. Gentlemen:-- Will you kindly send a medal to Captain L.S. McCormick, Seventh Cavalry, c/o War Dept., Washington, D.C. and oblige, Yours very truly, T. Roosevelt January 30, 1899 Betsey [Ben?????], [?? ????] Street, New York City. Dear Beth:- The Governor regrets exceedingly that he can not comply with your request. Very truly yours, Wm Lodge Private Secretary 210 January 9, 1899 Rev. A.H. Hayner, Pastor M. E. Church, - LaGrangeville, N. Y. Dear sir, I am in receipt of your letter of January 9th and Am pleased that you liked my message. Regarding the other matter contained in your letter permit me to say that every mail I open contains from one to a dozen similar requests and it is impossible for me to comply with your request. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 211 January 9, 1899. Hon. Franklin D. Locke, c/o Rogers, Milburn & Locke, 28 Erie Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Dear Sir, After consultation and mature deliberation I have com to the conclusion that I desire to appoint you special counsel in the matters relating to the canal investigation. I hope that you can see your way clear to accept the same. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 212 Jany. 9th 1899. Mr. Bethel Burton, 23 Irving Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of Jany. 6th, and will be pleased to have the matter to which you refer taken up, but think that the State troops should have, if possible, the same weapon as the United States army. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt 213 January 9th, 1899. Col. W. M. Kirby, Auburn N. Y. My dear Col.:-- Replying to your favor of the 6th inst, it would afford me the greatest pleasure to be able to appoint the widow of Captain Quigley to some position; but I have not a place within my gift to which I could appoint her. I have none but men in my office. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt214 Jany. 9th, 1899. D. Peter M. Wise, State Lunacy Commission, Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- The enclosed letter explain themselves. Do you think there is any place for Dr. Donaldson, if he should show himself fit? Respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt Enclos.215 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. E.V. Bloomingdale, c/o Bloomingdale Bros., N.Y. City My dear Mr. Bloomingdale:-- Replying to yours of the 6th inst, bring this letter with you at any time and I will see you, of course. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Geo. E. Adams, 184 Lasalle St., Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Adams:-- Replying to your letter of the 7th inst, I only wish I could come, but I fear it will be impossible for me to get away from New York at that time. I am very sorry. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt216 Jany. 9th, 1899. Hon. Elon R. Brown, Senate Chamber, Albany, N.Y. My dear Senator:-- Replying to your favor of the 6th inst, would say that I appointed Judge Spring at once with that very purpose in view. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 217 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mrs. Annie McIver Brisbine, The Plaza, Chicago, Ill. My dear madam:-- I thank you for your favor of Jany. 5th. I remember you and shall carefully consider the matter about which you write me. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt218 Jany. 9th, 1899. Col. Ashley W. Cole, R. R. Commissioner, Albany, N.Y. My dear Col. Cole:-- I thank you heartily for your letter of the 5th and shall pay all heed to what you say. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt219 Hon. S. B. Elkins, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator:-- I have your favor of the 7th inst in reference to Mr. Alex R. Smith. It is always a pleasure to hear from you and I note carefully what you say. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt220 Jany. 9th, 1899. Hon. William R. Grace, 1 & 2 Hanover Sq., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Mayor:-- Replying to your favor of the 5th inst, would say that I had already telegraphed on behalf of the 69th. All I can do for them I certainly will. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 221 Jany. 9th, 1899. Hon. John F. Parkhurst, Bath, Steuben Co., N.Y. My dear Judge:-- Replying to yours of the 7th, all right. I shall hold it open for the time being. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt222 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Jos. W. Kay, 39--43 York St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear Mr. Kay:-- Accept my hearty thanks for your letter of the 8th inst. It shall have my careful consideration. I hope you like what I said about the veterans in my message to the legislature. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt223 Jany. 9th 1899. Mrs. Mary H. Loines, 26 Garden Pl., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear madam:-- I did not get your letter until too late. Would it be possible for you to come up here? I think both your bills should be put in. I should not put in the resolution at present. Make the fight on something where you can probably win. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt224 January 10, 1899 J. A. Powers, Esq. Portland, N.Y. Dear Sir, I am very glad indeed to receive your letter of January 9th, and much pleased to think that you liked my message. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt225 January 10, 1899 Hon. William L. Strong, 75 Worth Street, New York City. Dear Mr. Mayor, I am in receipt of your letter of January 7 th relating to the candidacy of Mr. Benjamin Oppenheimer for quarantine commissioner. It will of course receive careful and considerate attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt226 Jany. 9th, 1899. H. E. Allison, M.D., Mattaewan State Hospital, Fishkill Landing, N.Y. My dear Dr:-- I am in receipt of your favor of the 7th inst in reference to Mr. Goodwin Brown, and assure you that the same will have my very careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt227 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Frederic Almy, 165 Swan St., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I am very much obliged to you for you favor of the 7th inst in reference to the Labor section of my message. I am going to try and make that Board count for something. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt228 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mr. P. H. Brower, Roosevelt Hospital, 59th St. & 9th Ave., New York City. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 9th inst, I am very sorry indeed, but there is not a place in my gift to which I could appoint you. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 229 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mrs. Charles Duane Baker, 325 W. 135th St., NY. City. My dear madam:-- Replying to your letter of the 4th inst, permit me to say that I will look into this matter referred to at once. Very respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt 230 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mrs. H. E. Crain, Wheatland, Wy. Dear madam:-- Replying to your letter of the 4th inst, I wish greatly I could help you, but I have such a multitude of calls made upon me that it is an absolute impossibility for me to comply with your request. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. John R. Commons, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much for your letter of the 7th. I am going to devote particular attention to that Board of Arbitration question.231 Jany. 9th, 1899. John J. Flagermann, Rec. Secy., 721 Hart St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 7th inst and in reply beg to state that the same will receive my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Wm. H. Early, 280 W. 127th St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 8th inst, I would very gladly help you, But I have no power whatever to do as you request. Sincerely yours, 232 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Frank S. Gardner, N. Y. Board of Trade & Transportation, 203 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have your letter of the 9th inst in reference to Mr. Nimmo, and it shall have my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. E. J. Hutchinson, Dwight, Ill. c/o Dr. Broughton. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 7th inst, I am very sorry, but it is impossible for me to do as you request. Very truly yours, 233 Jany 9th, 1899. Mr. George N. Gilbert, 202 South Oxford St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 7th inst, the matter you refer to seems to be for the city officials. I have no power in the premises. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany 9th, 1899. E. M. Hukill, Jr., Box 754, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 7th inst, I am sorry to say that I am already committed to an Assistant Paymaster. Sincerely yours,234 Jany 9th, 1899. Mr. W. T. Jemmott, 1504 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. My dear sir:-- I am much obliged to you for your favor of the 7th inst. I hear well of Mr. Lawton and shall carefully consider his case. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Thaddeus P. Hyatt, D.D.S., 516 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 7th inst and thank you very much for it. I was very much interested in your letter. Sincerely yours, 235 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. John C. Jamison, 48 Wadsworth St., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I am much obliged to you for your favor of the 6th inst, with enclosures, and I shall carefully consider the matter when I get my Superintendent of Public Works appointed. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Miss Lucy O'Hara, #16 Steward Ave., Port Jervis, N.Y. Dear madam:-- I have your favor of the 7th inst. I am extremely sorry, but the places you refer to are very hard to obtain, and must be had through the Civil Service. I have not one in my gift. Sincerely yours, 236__ 7 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Edward H. Litchfield,, 2 Montague Terrace, Brooklyn Heights,N.Y. My dear sir:-- I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 7th inst in reference to Col. Partridge, and the same will have my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. W. D. Johnson, Editor, Kentucky Standard, Louisville, Ky. My dear sir:-- You are more than kind and I very much appreciate your letter of the 6th inst. Sincerely yours, 237 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Edward H. Litchfield, 2 Montague Terrace, Brooklyn Heights,N.Y. My dear sir:-- I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 7th inst in reference to Col. Partridge, and the same will have my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt238 Jany. 9th, 1899. James McKeen, Esq., C/o Hamilton Club, Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear Mr. McKeen:-- I thank you heartily for your letter of the 8th in reference to Col. Partridge, and assure you that the same shall receive my careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt239 Jany. 10th, 1899. Prof. John L. Morris, Ithaca, N.Y. My dear Prof. Morris:-- The enclosed letters are respectfully referred to you for comment. Please return them with your reply. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt240 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mr. William Moore, Troop K. 3rd U. S. Cavalry, Fort Nathan Allen, Vt. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 8th inst, I regret to say that I have no position of any kind that I could place you in. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt241 Jany. 9th, 1899. My dear Prof. Morris:-- I herewith send you two letters upon which I should like your comments. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Prof. John L. Morris, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.242 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Charles H. Murch, No 16 Court St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 7th inst in reference to Mr. John W. Van Dyke's candidacy for State Gas Meter Inspector, and shall give the same careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt243 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Silas Owen, Cohoes, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 7th inst, I am sorry to say I fear you do not appreciate how many scores of Grand Army men make exactly the same request as you. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. H. C. Talbot-Perkins, 1197 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear Sir:-- I am very obliged to you for your favor of the 7th inst. Very truly yours,244 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. William F. Quinlan, 262 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I am much obliged to you for your letter of the 7th inst and the matter about which you write will have my careful attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt245 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Ely Rosenbell, C/o Loftus & Gaffrey, 346 Bway, New York City. My dear sir:-- I thank you cordially for your very kind letter of the 7th inst. Shall be pleased to see you any time you are in Albany. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt246 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Edward Thimme, 1241 Third Ave., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 6th inst to Mrs. Roosevelt, would say that it would not be proper for the wife of the Executive who may have to pass upon the bill to join in the movement for it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt247 Jany. 9th, 1899. George B. Turner, Esq., Surrogate, Auburn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much for your favor of the 7th inst in reference to Prof. John L. Morris, and the same will have my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt248 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. R. B. Van Vleck, C/o Van Vleck & Co., 100 Wall St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Van Vleck:-- Replying to your favor of the7th, I received your petition, but it did not state what office you wished and so was of no value. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt249 Jany. 9th, 1899. Dr. Charles Ware, 118 Joralemon St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear Charlie:-- I have your letter about Mr. Southard and I assure you it will give me great pleasure to see him. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt250 Jany. 9th, 1899. [???????? ???] Mr. Fredk. E. Wadhams, 33 Tweddle Bldg., Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 9th inst, making application for appointment on the State Board of Mediation & Arbitration, and the same shall have my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt251 Jany. 9th, 1899. Mr. Oliver C. Wilkes, 44 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much for your letter of the 6th inst. The matter you refer to will have my very careful consideration Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt252 Jany.10th, 1899. Mr. Sherrard Coleman, Santa Fe, N. M. Dear Mr. Coleman:-- I have you favor of the 6th inst with enclosure. Most certainly there has been gross misconduct on the part of some these officers. I trust it is merely misconduct in refusing to help you out. I am very much obliged to you for writing me as fully as you have done. Let me know if there is anything more I can do. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt253 Jany. 10th, 1899. Hon. Wm. E. Chandler, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator:-- Replying to yours of the 9th inst, I do not intend to appoint Mr. Weber. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt254 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mr. Joseph C. Cooper, 169 South Ellicott Pl., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 9th inst. I quite agree with your objects. The question is how to attain them. I have been utterly unable to find out any method for getting a commissioner who shall be free from political influences. The minute I saw a plan which I thought would achieve the ends you have in view, I should adopt it at once. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt255 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mrs. Julia K. Goldwater, Prescott, Arizona. My dear madam:-- Replying to yours of the 5th inst, I wish I could help you as you desire, but it would be perfectly impossible for me to give any such amount as you mention. You do not realize the multitude of calls that are made upon me. I think a library building would be the best of all possible monuments. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt256 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mr. E. H. Hathaway, C/o Ebbitt House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Hathaway:-- I have your favor of the 9th inst. I remember you very well and you struck me as being a very good man. I have been obliged, however, to make an iron clad rule that I would not endorse any one for a position in the Federal government (except one of my own regiment, where I felt bound to.) If I could vary this rule I would gladly do it, but I cannot do it as it would cause me endless trouble. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt257 Jany.10th, 1899. Mrs. Ida M. Lawrence, Conewango, Catt. Co., N.Y. My dear madam:-- I thank you very much for your kind letter of the 9th inst, and take great pleasure in sending you my autograph. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt258 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mr. A. E. Orr, C/o David Dows & Co., New York City. My dear Mr. Orr:-- In reply to your letter of the 9th inst, I am sorry to say that Mr. Hickett is a democrat and so it would not be possible for me to appoint him. I believe he is a good fellow. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt259 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mr. Albert Powers, 87 Boerum Pl., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear Mr. Powers:-- I have your letter of the 9th inst. I hope the Civil Service Commission grant you the examination. I have not got any power with them. As for the pay, I have come across several such cases. If you will write to the Auditor explaining exactly what are the facts, I will add my endorsement, and strive to get it for you. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt260 Jany. 10th, 1899. Mr. Wm. Allaire Shortt 35 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I thank you for your favor of the 5th inst. Of course I am interested in the subject to which you refer. I do not believe that the ballot should either encourage or discourage straight voting. It should simply make it as easy as possible for every voter to vote as he desires and as difficult as possible for fraud to be committed. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt261 Jan ,11 1899 Hon. John G. Milburn 28 Erie Street, Buffalo,N.Y. Mr. Locke having declined the appointment of associate counsel in the matter of the canal investigation I earnestly request you to accept the place. I think it very important to the people that you do so. Will you kindly reply by telegraph ? Theodore Roosevelt262 January 11, 1899 Richard Deeves & Son, Mason Builders, Broadway & Duane St New York City. Dear Sirs, I am in receipt of your letter of January 10th. I have read carefully its contents. There is no doubt but many of the things which you suggest require radical treatment. So far as legislation is concerned,you must remember that legislative power is vestedin the Senate and Assembly,and whatever I may suggest to those bodies,I can do nothing more until the bills are presented to me for signature. I thank you for having brought the matters to which you refer in your letters to my attention,and I shall certainly give them careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 263 Jany. 12th, 1899. John G. Milburn Buffalo, N.Y. Earnestly urge you to reconsider. I cannot do my work well if I am not backed up by men on whose support I should have a right to count. I ask you in the name of good government and as a man who is in honor bound to stand up for every effort to it, that you will consent to serve even at your personal inconvenience. The Attorney General will do everything to arrange matters to suit your convenience. He will send his deputy to Buffalo if you desire. He joins with me in urging your acceptance. Theodore Roosevelt 264 January 12th, 1899 Hon. Franklin D. Edson, New York City. Dear Sir, Your letter dated January 7th only reached me to-day. I beg leave to say that you have probably noticed in the newspapers that Col. Partridge had been appointed Superintendent of Public Works. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 265 Jany. 11th, 1899. Mr. David A. Fuller, Willink, Erie C0., N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 9th inst, I Have nothing to do with the matter you refer to. You should apply direct to the Superintendent of Public Buildings. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 266 Jany. 12th, 1899. Mr. R. S. Guernsey, #60 Cedar St., N.Y. City. Dear sir:-- I thank you very cordially for your letter of the 11th inst. The matter you mention will have my careful consideration as well as your application for appointment. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 267 Jany. 12th, 1899. Mrs. W. C. Gifford, Jamestown, N.Y. Dear Madam, I am very delighted to think that you approve of my message. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 268 Jany 12th, 1899. Rev. F. R. Morse, 358 W. 57th St., N. Y. City. My dear sir:-- I thank you most cordially for your latter of the 11 inst. I will carefully consider Mr. Morse's name. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 269 Jany 12th, 1899. Mr. Jos. Nimmo, Jr., 1831 F. St., Washington, D.C. My dear sir:-- I thank you heartily for your letter of the 10th inst with enclosures. What you say will really help me. I am going to have all of your suggestions carefully gone over by the incoming Superintendent of Public Works. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 270 Jany. 12th, 1899. Mrs. E. L. Short, 153 W. 82nd St., N.Y. City. Dear madam:-- I have your letter of the 11th inst, but regret that I have nothing to do with the matter you refer to. It is wholy for the city authorities to decide that matter. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 271 January 12, 1899. Admiral George Dewey, Manila, Philippines. My dear Admiral, I am in receipt of a letter from Prof. Albert S. Bickmore, in charge of the Department of Public Instruction in the American Museum of Natural History at Central Park in New York, in which he says those those institutions are carrying on a system of education in the free public schools of New York by means of lectures which Prof. Bickmore prepares upon our own and other contires. It is necessary that photographers be sent to various countries to procure the negatives for those pictures, and Mr. Ricalton, whom I herewith introduce to you at the instance of Prof. Bickmore, is one of these artists. He is planning to make a journey in the interest of the Department of Public Instruction to the Philippines and adjacent islands. I shall be happy if you can, so far as the rules and regulations of the office permit, aid Mr. Ricalton in his work. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 272 January 13, 1899 Hon. Hobart Krum, Albany, N. Y. My dear Senator: I suggest your sending the correspondence to Senator Platt, and that he lay it before Senator Hawley and the Secretary of War. I emphatically endorse your correspondence statement. I Believe that it would be greatly to the interest of the Army and of the country to give the men who have been at West Point three years preference over any civilian appointees. In fact, I feel that it would be wise to give the two year men such a preference. Last year one of the cadets, Earnest Haskell, spent his holiday going with me as a acting second lieutenant, and I was an eye witness to his superiority to the average man from civilian life. Very sincerely yours, 273 Jany. 13th, 1899. My dear General Andrews:-- The enclosed letter explains itself. I like the tone of this letter peculiarly. You will notice that our good offices for the young man are only asked for subject to the approval of the Colonel. I should like to have the Colonel cabled, and if he does recommend the boy, will you prepare for me the letter suggesting his appointment, if it is in the hands of the War Department, as I suppose. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Avery D. Andrews, Adjutant General, Capitol, Albany, N.Y.274 Jany. 13th, 1899. Hon. John H. Clark, Lockport, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours dated the 13th inst-- All I can hear of Mr. Woodard has been favorable to him; but of course I will keep my mind open and will very gladly see you and your Committee on Monday next. I do not wish to put it off later than that day as it is obviously wise to fill the vacancy at once. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt275 January 13, 1899 Colonel Franklin Bartlett, 82 Times Building, New York City. My dear Colonel, I am in receipt of your letter relating to the appointment of Mr. Oliver Fisk, and I have caused the same to be placed on file, and in due time will receive most careful attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt276 January 13, 1899 Thomas Firth, Esq, Tallmans, Rockland Co., N.Y. My dear Sir, I am in receipt of your letter of January 11th and I would be only too pleased to assist you in the matter which you desire. All the appointments in the Executive Department are filled and I have no others at my disposal. Much as I would like to serve you I find it impossible to do so. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt277 January 13, 1899. Hon. Sherman S. Rogers, 28 Erie Street, Buffalo, N. Y. My dear Mr. Rogers, I am in receipt of your letter of January 12th relative to Mr. Francis Almy, and have caused the same to be placed on file where it will receive considerate attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt278 Jany. 13th, 1899. My dear General Andrews:-- Referring to the attached letter-- This is Ex-Governor Thompson's son. I hope what he requests can be done. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Avery D. Andrews Adjutant General.279 Jany. 13, 1899. Fred. P. Hall, Esq., Jamestown, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your telegram of the 18th in reference to James L. Weeks, I shall be pleased to receive further information. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 280 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. William G. Mowat, 300 D. S. Morgan Bldg., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have yours of the 11th inst with enclosure and thank you very much. I shall consult with the Comptroller about the matter referred to. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 281 Jany. 13th, 1899. John G. Milburn, Esq., 1168 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Mr. Milburn: -- I am very much obliged to you for your note of the 11th inst. I of course felt greatly disappointed that you could not accept, but I thoroughly understood your position. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt282 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. John M. Thompson, 7 Pine St., N.Y. City. Dear Mr. Thompson:-- Replying to yours of the 12th inst-- I will find out at once if that can be done? Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt283 Jany. 13th, 1899. Col. John B. Weber, The Ellicott Club, Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Col. Weber:-- I thank you for your very kind and courteous letter of the 12th inst. I want to say how I appreciate meeting you and my regret that with two such men before me I was not fortunate enough to be able to utilize the services of both. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt284 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. E. K. Whitehead, Secy. &c., Room 5, Jacobson Bldg., Denver, Colo. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 10th inst-- I wont say that I used exactly the language you quote, for I would not wring a boy's neck; but I certainly would thrash him heartily for cruelty and have once or twice followed exactly this course. I am as intolerant of brutality and cruelty to the weak as I am intolerant of weakness or effeminacy. I want to see boys able to box, wrestle, play foot ball and hold their own stoutly, not only in game, but when called upon to fight or resist oppression; and I also want them brought up to feel that it is incumbent upon every true man to be gentle and tender with the mule[?]--with women and young children and with dumb animals. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt P. S. Be sure and put in both sides of this statement. It strengthens it.285 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. Walter F. Carter, 96 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Carter:-- I received a letter from Mrs. Carter sometime ago but have mislaid it. I want to tell you that it is a very great pleasure to me to do even such a trivial favor for the Carter of Yale-- the friend of Jack Greenway, to whom, as you know, I am devoted. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt286 Jany. 13th, 1899. TO THE PRESIDENT, Washington, D.C. Sir:-- Col. Amos S. Kimball, Assistant Quartermaster U.S.A., now stationed at the Army Building, New York City, has been mentioned for a Brigadier Generalship. I have been thrown much in contact with Col. Kimball and have been very greatly impressed with his efficiency and courtesy. He has done his business up to the handle and he has made it pleasant to deal with him. His aim has been to facilitate business-- not to hinder it. I most earnestly commend him to your consideration for promotion. Very respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt287 Jany 13th, 1899. Hon.James H. Manning, 39 Columbia St., Albany, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Referring to your communication of the 28th ult., I regret to have to inform you that the Capitol Commissioners, to whom your letter was referred, have directed me to answer you stating that in their judgement it is not advisable to grant your request. They appreciate fully the public spirit that prompts your action in this matter and they appreciate no less fully the services of the late General Porter, but they do not feel that it would be advisable to take the step you recommend. If you will call upon me I shall be glad to explain to you in person more fully the reasons that actuated us. Very respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt288 Jany. 13th, 1899. Hon. B. B. Odell, Newburgh, N.Y. My dear Mr. Odell:-- Replying to your favor of the 12th inst, I haven't any particular position in view. I only thought you might deem it advisable to recognize some colored man in some position. I wanted to go over it with you. I have no idea as to who the Colored man or what the position should be. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt289 January 14, 1899 Hon. M. C. Earl, 318 Adams Strett, Brooklyn,N.Y. Dear Sir, I am very much pleased that you approve of my message relating to the civil service. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt290 January 14, 1899 H. K. Fisher, Esq, Chilli Station, N.Y. Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your poem. It is very interestin g. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt291 January 14, 1899 Hon. John W. Vrooman, Union League Club, New York City. My dear Sir, I am very glad indeed that you approve of the appointment of Colonel Partriige. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt292 Jany. 14th, 1899. Judge John F. Parkhurst, Bath, Steuben Co., N.Y. My dear Judge:-- This is to remind you that I would like a written statement of any charges against Col. Shoemaker. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt293 Jany. 14th, 1899. General Horatio C. King, 375 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear General:-- It is not necessary for me to say that I shall very carefully consider what you say in your letter of the 13th inst. I will see you at the meeting at Bath. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt294 Jany. 14th, 1899. Frank Moss, Esq., Bennett Bldg., 93 Nassau St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Moss:-- I have yours of the 13th and enclosure. I think very well of your plan, and I like your letter so that I wish greatly it could be published. I should like to have it discussed widely, for something very good may come of it. I am torn by two conflicting emotions in this police matter: In the first place, I do not like to take part in any movement that may seem to be making a change for merely partisan purposes. In the second place, I dislike quite as much to set supine in the face of the hideous and brutal misconduct of the present Tammany police force. There is one very serious objection to superimposing a State Constabulary on the present local police forces, and that is, the increase in taxation and in number of officials. Cant that letter be published? Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt295 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. Delmore Elwell, No. 10 Wall St., N.Y. City. C/o John H. Davis & Co. My dear Mr. Elwell:-- Replying to your letter of the 13th inst, I will see you either on Monday or Tuesday next. Please bring this letter with you so that you may be able to reach me. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt296 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. Michael Brady, 427 W. 33rd St., N. Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 12th inst, I will very gladly see you if you will come here on Monday or Tuesday next. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt297 January 14,1899 Mrs. A. M. Baldwin, Croton, N.Y. Dear Madam, I am very glad indeed that you approve of that portion of my message to which you refer. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt298 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. E. G. Bernard, E. G. Bernard Co., Troy, N.Y. Dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 12th inst with enclosures, and the subject to which you refer will have my very careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt299 Jany. 13th, 1899. Mr. P. V. N. Bodine Lodi, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 12th inst in reference to Prof. Morris and it will have my very careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt300 Jany. 14th, 1899 Mr. Ch4rles C. Burlingham, 45 William St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Hearty thanks for your letter of the 13th. He was Mr. Cleveland's District Attorney, was he not? The suggestion seems to be excellent and I shall carefully consider it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt301 Jany. 14th, 1899. Hon. David Healy, 52 R. St., N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Healy:-- Many thanks for your letter of the 12th inst. My belief is that you would make a good man for the first or second place. I cannot definitely announce myself until I have looked into the matter more and of course, I would want to consult the two New York Senators through whom the wishes of New York must find expression. I shall at once lay the matter before them. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt302 Jany. 14th, 1899. Mrs. Geo W. Townsend, President, 86 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear madam:-- Replying to yours of the 12th inst-- You may rest assured that the very last type of pardon to which I shall ever agree will be one for an outrage of such a nature as the one to which you refer. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 303 Jany. 14th, 1899. A. E. MacDonald, M. D. General Superintendent, Manhattan State Hospital, N. Y. City. Sir:-- Referring to the attached correspondence, will you please give me a full statement of this case, and oblige, Yours very truly, Theodore Roosevelt 304 Jany. 14th, 1899. Dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 13th inst and will have the matter you refer to investigated at once. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 305 Jany. 14th, 1899. Mr. Edward A. Sage, 400 E. 86th St., N. Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 13th inst, Is it possible for your Committee to come to Albany? When I get to New York my time is taken up literally for every minute. Pray write me at once if you can come her, and if not, I shall try to arrange for a brief interview in New York. It will have to be very brief, I am afraid. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 306 Jany. 14th, 1899. Roswell Park, M.D. Director, N.Y. S. Pathological Laboratory, Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 12th inst, on the subject of Cancer Hospital, and the same will receive my very careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 307 January 16, 1899 Marcus Brown,Esq. 251 E 109th Street, New York City. Dear Sir, My private secretary will see you on the matter upon which you wish to talk. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 308 January 16, 1899. Mrs. Julia M. Dunn, 425 LaSalle Ave,. Chicago, Ill. Dear Madam, I am very glad that you approve that portion of my message of which you speak, and thank you for the resolutions of your Association. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 309 January 16m 1899 H. Milne, Esq, Islip, L. I. My dear Sir, Thank you for your kind letter and poem. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 310 January 16, 1899 Hon. G. Tracy Rogers, President Street Railway Association, Binghamton, N.Y. Dear Sir, I am very glad indeed that you approve of the appointment of Colonel Partridge. I think he will make and excellent man. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 311 January 16, 1899 Vic Smith,Esq, Anaconda, Mont. Dear Sir, Thanks for your kind letter of January 10th which is just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 312 January 16, 1899 G.D. Yaulus, Esq, 144 E 14th St New York City. Dear Sir, I regret exceedingly that I am unable to comply with your request. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 313 1/16 Henry Chauncey Jr 329 West 77th St New York City Will receive them at three fifteen Wednesday Executive Chamber, Capitol Theodore Roosevelt 314 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. R. H. Bruce, Longview, Texas. My dear Captain:-- I have yours of the 13th inst. It was a real pleasure to hear from you and especially to read your last sentence. I only wish I could have seen you. When you come this way again dont fail to call. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt315 Jany. 16th, 1899. Hon. A. J. Beveridge, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator:-- Just a line to say how pleased I am. With great regard, Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt316 Jany. 16th, 1899. James Byrne, Esq., #30 Broad St., N.Y. City. My dear My. Byrne:-- I thank you very much for yours of the 14th. I have, however, just written to John M. Bowers. I think very highly of Mr. Mcfarlane. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt317 Jany. 16th, 1899 Mr. Edward J. Bourke, 703 Greenwich St., N.Y. City. My dear Roundsman:-- I have your letter of the 14th inst. I will try and read the manuscript as asoon as I can find [it] time. I do not know Mr. Hazel[?]ine. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt318 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. Hope Reed Cody, Union League Club, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Cody:-- Replying to yours of the 14th inst, Do not put me down for two speeches yet. I do not know what I shall have to do. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt319 Jany. 16th, 1899. My dear Sir George:-- I have just received a copy of"The American Revolution", for which pray accept my sincere thanks. I am rather busy now, but as I never failed hitherto to read everything you have written, I doubt if more than a day or two passes before I have gone through your whole book. You are one of the few blessed exceptions to the rule that the [readall?] historian is not truthful. I think that in point of combining literary interest with historic accuracy, you must come near satisfying even Mr. Frederick Harrison! Do you remember meeting me once at dinner at Lady Jeaune's? I wish there was a chance of your getting to this side soon. I should very much like to have you as my guest either here at the Executive Mansion, or at my home in the country. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt Sir George Otto Trevelyan,Bart., C/o Longman, Greene & Co., Publishers, N.Y. City.320 Jany. 18th, 1899 Major M.J. Jenkins, Young's Island, South Carolina. My dear Major:- Replying to yours of the 12th inst, All right, I will do as you request at once. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt321 Jany. 16th, 1899. General John Palmer, Albany, N.Y. My dear General:-- I thank you most heartily. I have delayed acknowledging the receipt of my commission until I could send the gold pen for your little daughter. I do not think I shall wait any longer. With great regard, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt322 Jany. 16th, 1899. Hon. T. C.Patt Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator:-- All right, I will appoint McMackin at once. It was a mere oversight not sending in Doty's name. I will also ask Bowers to take the Canal attorneyship. Next Saturday at half past one you will see me at the Lawers Club. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt323 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. Kenneth G. Robinson, Calumet Club, 267 Fifth Ave., N.Y.City. Dear Kenneth:-- Hearty thanks for your letter of the 14th. All right about the minature. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt324 Jany. 16th, 1899. Hon. James H. Sheffield, Hotel Bon Mir, Augusta, Ga. My dear Mr. Sheffield:-- It is a real pleasure to have heard from you. I wish you were well for your sake and for my own. Do give my warm regards to General Sumner. He is a trump and a corking good fighter. I am looking forward to seeing you when you come up here. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt325 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. Amos H. Thompson, University School, Orange, N.J. My dear sir:-- I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 13th inst and I thank you particularly for your admiration of my book. I have a good deal of the proverbial pride of the author, you see! Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt326 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. H. R. Watson, 74 Westerlo St., Albany, N.Y. Dear sir:-- I thank you very much and anticipate great pleasure in reading the book. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt327 Jany. 16th, 1899. My dear General Wheeler:-- Major M. J. Jenkins would like to be restored to the rank he would have held had he continued in the Regular service. He would like also the pay. He behaved with such marked gallantry in Cuba, winning a promotion for courage and efficiency on the field at San Juan, that it seems to me a bill in his case would be proper. He is, as you know, the son of your old comrade in arms, General Jenkins of the Confederate service. With great regard, believe me, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt To Maj. Gen'l Jos. Wheeler, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.328 Jany. 16th, 1899. Col. Roger D. Williams, Lexington, Ky My dear Col:-- Replying to yours of the 13th inst, I will send you the photo at once, but do you want it in military or civilian dress? As for the National Guard question-- alas, I do not know what to answer! Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt 329 Jan. 15th Colonel Duffy, 69th N.Y. Vols. Huntsville, Ala. Which do you want me to advocate to the war department, the [???]stering out of the 69th at Huntsville, Ala., or in New York City? Theodore Roosevelt, Governor. George Curtis Treadwell Military Secretary 330 Jan 16 99 St. John Gaffney 333 West 77th St New York City How many members of the Irish Society may I expect on Friday afternoon at four at 689. Merely wish rough estimate. Answer at once. Important. Theodore Roosevelt331 Jany. 16th 1899. Nw York Bottling Works, 620 W. 55th St., N.Y. City. Gentlemen:-- I am in receipt of your esteemed favor of the 15th inst in reference to the Labor Law Statute and the same will have my very careful and consideration attention. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt332 Mr. William Barne Barnes, Jr. Albany Evening [Journal] Albany, N.Y. Jan. 16, My dear Mr. Barnes:-- I am in receipt of yours of the 14th inst in reference to the candidacy of Mr. F. E. Wadhams for member of the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration, and the same will receive m very careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Page 332333 Jany. 16th, 1899. John J. Clancy, Esq., Bedford Ave. Near No. 4th Str., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you very cordially for your letter of the 14th inst and shall carefully consider the matter referred to. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt334 Jany. 16th, 1899. W. D. Graves, Esq., Binghamton, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 14th inst in reference to the candidacy of Senator Grant for the position of State Inspector of Gas Meters, and the same will receive careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 18th, 1899 Major H J. [???????], Young's Island, South Carolina. My dear Major:-- Replying to yours of the [1?]th inst, All right, I will [??] [??????]to your request at once. Faithfully yours,335 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. R. J. Graham, Lockport, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 14th inst in reference to the vacant county treasurership, and assure you that I will look very carefully into the matter. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 336 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. Frank D. Hatfield, Ocean Grove, N.J. Dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 13th inst-- I have never seen any of your letters to which you refer as unanswered. Every letter that comes before me I have always answered. I regret to state that I do not know what you allude to when you speak of the enclosure of Governor Black's note. I suppose there has been some accident either in your sending it or my Private Secretary's dealing with it. Such an immense quantity of mail is sent me that it is impossible for me to look at one quarter of it personally. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt337 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. Fred P. Hall, Jamestown, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I thank you cordially for your esteemed favor of . the 14th inst and shall very carefully consider its contents. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt338 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr, C. C. More, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 14th inst and thank you for it. The matter referred to will have my careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt339 Jany. 16th, 1899. Dr. William Osler, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. My dear Mr. Osler:-- I have your letter of the 13th inst in reference to the Cancer Hospital at Buffalo, and it carries great weight with me. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt340 Jany. 16th, 1899. Hon. Ellis H. Roberts, Treasury Dept., Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Roberts:-- Hearty thanks for your letter of the 14th inst, in reference to Prof. Morris. I shall doubtless retain him, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt341 Jany. 16th, 1899. D. M. Triss (?) C/o Dr. Wm. Elliott Dold, Oakwood, Lake Geneva, Wis. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 13th inst in reference to Lunacy Commissioner Brown. I should like much to bring your letter up with the Lunacy Commission. Am I at liberty to do so? Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt342 Jany. 16th, 1899. Anson Judd Upson, Esq., Chancellor State University, Glens Falls, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 14th inst in reference to Mr. Cobb, and the matter will have my full consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt343 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. W. C. Witherbee, Port Henry, N.Y. My dear Mr. Witherbee:-- I have your favor of the 14th inst endorsing Mr. F. E. Wedhams as a member of the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration, and will give the same my very careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt344 Jany. 16th, 1899. My dear Captain Ayers:-- Here is the copy of the letter I sent to the President. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Capt. Charles G. Ayers, Huntsville, Ala.345 Jany. 16th, 1899. Col. A. S. Kimball, Army Bldg., Whithall St., N.Y. City. My dear Col. Kimball:-- Replying to yours of the 14th inst, I have already sent a letter to Mr. Hobbs; I will put it in any form you wish. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 16th, 1899 Frank Sirdsall, 33 [??th] St., White Plains, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 12th inst, I am very sorry, but I have absolutely no power in the matter you refer to whatever. I wish I could aid you. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt346 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. George Cabot Lodge, 1765 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D.C. My dear Bay :-- I am very much obliged to you for the official reports which have just reached me in a fat volume. It was made up in the same splendid disregard for any kind of system which is characteristic of the War Department. Not only are the reports all scattered about without any regard to system, but wholly unimportant ones are put in and the important ones left out. No reports from me are put in and no reports from the Commanders of the 3rd, 6th and 9th Cavalry. So I shall just send my article in any way. Your efforts were not wasted, however, for you gave me some valuable information. Incidentally the report of the Inspector General of the Cavalry Division condemns the canned beef just as i did. Before I get my article out in book form I shall make a last trial with the department to see whether they have lost the reports of the cavalry commanders that were not put in with those you sent me. There certainly cannot have been any rational system of choice on which they were excluded. Thank your father for his last letter. Say to him that I shall answer at once. Always yours, Theodore Roosevelt347 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. Francis E. Leupp, Wyatt Bldg., Washington, D.C. My dear Leupp:-- I have yours of the 13th inst. I wish I could accept but it is absolutely impossible. I cannot do it. I am engaged here. You are awfully good to ask me. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt348 Jany. 16th, 1899. Mr. Nathaniel P. Ramsey, Ch'm. Com. &c., Dayton, O. My dear sir:-- I have your esteemed favor of the 14th inst. I greatly regret that I cannot be with you, but I must attend the Lincoln dinner in New York. Lincoln's name will always stand, coupled with the name of Washington, as representing what is highest and best in our American life, as the ideal toward which all public men should strive. With regret, I am, Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt349 Jany. 16th, 1899. Hon. B. F. Tracy, 35 Wall St., N.Y. City. My dear General:-- I much appreciate your letter of the 14th inst. It is exactly in the form I [should like] will [?] would adopt! Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt350 Jany. 16th, 1899. Hon. F H. Wilson, Postmaster, Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear Mr. Wilson:-- Cordial thanks for the suggestion contained in yours of the 14th inst. Now, will you ask Senator Brush to call upon Mr. McEneney, 54 William St., N.Y. City, the Secretary of the Civil Services League. I would like him to talk with Mr. McEneney, saying he comes at my request. I want to get the thing all right. How did Senator Brush stand on the Black bill? Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt351 January 16, 1899 Charles E Van Cott, Esq., Setauket, N.Y. Dear Sir, Hon. Regis H. Post, the Member from Suffolk County, has this day handed me your letter regarding the appointment of civil commissioners. I have caused the same to be filed and at a later day it will receive the attention which it deserves. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt352 January 16, 1899 A. W. Wadhams, Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Light House Inspector, New Orleans, La. Dear Sir, Your letter in relation to the appointment of your brother for a member of the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration is duly received. You may rest assured that I will do everything I can for Lieutenant Commander Wadhams. The terms of the Boar of Mediation and Arbitration have not yet expired and I am flooded with applications for the position, and of course do not wish to make a promise to anybody at this time, because I can not tell what contingencies might arise, but I will keep your brother's name very carefully in my mind. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt353 January 16, 1899 Theodore F. Cook, Esq, Bagg's Hotel, Utica, N. Y. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your letter, with clipping, just received which I have read with interest. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt354 January 16, 1899 H. A. Terpenny, Esq, Bridgeport, N.Y. Dear Sir, The only thing for you to do is to make application to the board, pass your examination, and then perhaps you can get a place, but whether you will or not I can not say. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt355 January 16, 1899 Mrs. M. Warren, Collinsville, Conn. Dear Madam, Thanks for your letter just received. Very truly your, Theodore Rooselvelt356 Jan 17 9 T. St. John Gaffney 333 W. 77th St. New York Prefer my home Six Eighty nine Madison Avenue. Wire me rough guess as to numbers. Theodore Roosevelt357 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. Paul D. Cravath, Equitable Bldg., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Cravath:-- I thank you heartily for yours of the 16th. I have been considering Mr. MacFarlane's name. I am now trying to get Mr. John M. Bowers. Very truly yours, Theodore Rooselvet358 Jany. 17th, 1899. Hon. Frank Campbell, Bath, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 16th inst and the matter referred to will receive my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt359 Jany. 17th, 1899. George E. Dennison, Esq., 81 Genesee St., Utica, N.Y. My dear Mr. Dennison:-- I thank you for your favor of the 16th inst and will at once refer it to Col. Partridge. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt360 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mrs. Gardner Fuller, Batavia, N.Y. My dear madam:-- I thank you very much for your favor of the 16th. Have you any other suggestions to make? Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt361 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. G. K. Harroun, 289 Fourth Ave., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Harroun:-- In reference to the telegram mentioned in your letter of the 16th inst, by an accident it was not delivered to me here. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt362 January 17, 1899 David Kern, Esq, 111 South Greene Street, Baltimore, Md. Dear Sir, Honestly, perseverance and courage. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt363 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. John Leggett, The Mills Hotel, Bleeker St., N.Y. City. Dear sir:-- I enclose you herewith copy of a letter received from Dr. MacDonald which is in answer to my letter asking for a statement of your case. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt364 Jany. 17th, 1899. Montague R. Leverson, M.D., Ft. Hamilton, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 15th inst, My time is always completely taken up when in New York so that it is impossible for me to see people. I would suggest that you submit the matter to me in writing. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt365 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. Robert H. Noble, C/o N. Y. Produce Exchange, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Many thanks for your letter of the 16th inst. I appreciate your sentiments thoroughly. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt366 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. Michael Thompson, 2242 1st Ave., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 15th inst, I regret extremely, but I have no power whatever over affairs of the national government. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt367 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. Theodore Sutro, 280 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much and I shall carefully consider your letter of the 16th inst. I am at a loss to know what to do in that taxation matter. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt368 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. D. J. Sinclair, Greensboro, N.C. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 14th inst, I am extremely sorry and wish I could help you but it is not within my power. I have literally hundreds of applications for appointment to positions, but there are no vacancies. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt369 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. R. E. Waddell, 92 Willoughby St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 16th inst, It is almost impossible for me to see anyone in New York City. I have to see them in Albany or hear from them by correspondence. Shall be pleased to see you here at any time. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt370 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. J. dePratt White, 31 Nassau St., N.Y. City. Dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 16th inst in reference to the District Attorneyship of Rockland County, and the same will receive my careful consideration, Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt371 Jany. 17th, 1899. Hon. Alonzo Wheeler, County Judge, Haverstraw, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 16th inst in reference to the vacant District Attorneyship of Rockland County and will act upon the matter very shortly. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt372 Jany. 17th, 1899. Dr. Peter M. Wise, President, State Commission in Lunacy, Albany, N.Y. Sir:-- I have your communication of the 16th in reference to Dr. Donaldson for which I am obliged. The enclosed communication from Frederick M. Evarts, Esq. is respectfully referred to you for comment. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Enclosure.373 Jany. 17th, 1899. Hon. James M. E. O'Grady, Rochester, N.Y. My dear Mr. O'Grady:-- I thank you for writing me. I want such suggestions from you. I have forwarded your letter to Col. Partridge and will go over the matter with him. Is your friend a man who would clean out the present incumbents against whom the least suspicion attaches, no matter whether they are adherents of Mr. Aldridge or yourself, or men who strove to get me delegates in the convention, or supporters of Senator Platt? I want a man of backbone who realizes that the knife must be mercilessly used. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt374 375 - miss. Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. H. H. Hollister, Hollister & Babcock, 17 Broad St. N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much for yours of the 16th. You have given me precisely the information I wanted to know. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt376 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. Sumner Gerard, 17 Gramercy Park, N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Gerard:-- I have your latter of the 16th inst. You are more than kind. You have saved me an enormous amount of trouble, and a good deal of money. On Saturday or Sunday next could you breakfast with me? It is the only meal I have free and I do want to see you. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt377 January 17, 1899 Hon. John Proctor Clarke, 29 Broadway, New York City. Dear John, Assemblyman Fellows wishes to see you on an exceedingly important matter, possibly one of the most important that will come before the Legislature this year. I have been in communication with the Speaker and the leader of the house over this, and I want you to see Mr. Fellows tomorrow evening if possible. It is a question of your best judgement and advice on a matter that we may want to have the Legislature act upon. I want to get your opinion as to the wisdom of the proposed action. I don't want to make a slip-up in it. I want to put it through if it can be put through, but not to make a break. Can we make a case ? Always yours, Theodore RooseveltJany. 17th, 1899. Frank Moss, Esq., Bennett Bldg., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Moss:-- Accept my hearty thanks for yours of the 16th. I was very [much] struck with those clippings you sent me yesterday. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt379. Jany. 17, 1899. Mr. James Wood, President, State Agricultural Society, Mt. Kisco, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 16th inst. If I possibly can do as you wish, I shall, but it may be that I shall have to be in New York City on the evening of Feby. 21st. Otherwise I shall most gladly do as you request. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt380 Jany. 17th, 1899. January 17, 1899 Mr. Harry Morris, 40 Water St., N.Y. City. Dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 16th inst, I am extremely sorry but I am unable to place even my own close friends. There are hundreds of applications for every position, and very nearly all of the places are under civil service. I regret to be obliged to write you in this way, but it is better that you should know the true state of affairs. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt381 January 17, 1899 Mr. Harry Morris, 40 Water St., N.Y. City. Dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 16th inst, I am extremely sorry but I am unable to place even my own close friends. There are hundreds of applications for every position, and very nearly all of the places are under civil service. I regret to be obliged to write you in this way, but it is better that you should know the true state of affairs. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt382 Jany. 17th, 1899. I. P. Roberts Dean, College of Agriculture, Ithaca, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 15th inst., I shall hope to see you on the 18th and shall gladly read over that report when I get time. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt383 Jany. 17th, 1899. Edward C. Graves, Esq., 234 Bway. N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Graves:-- You are very kind. I remember what you wrote about Judge Blanchard very well and had it in mind when I made the appointment. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt384 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. Jos. G. Conlon, 205-213 E. 42nd St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 16th inst with reference to the Civil Service laws, and the same will receive my very careful consideration. Sincerely yours, TheodoreRoosevelt385 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. G. F. Butterfield, 6 Doane Sr., Boston Mass. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much for your letter of the 16th inst and even wish I had something to do with the national government now. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt386 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. E. L. Bennett, Clerk to Adj. Gen'l 2nd Army Crps, Augusta, Ga. Dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 14th inst, I am very sorry to say I have not any power to give clerical positions. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt387 Jany. 17th, 1899. Mr. Oscar Berkley, Ordnance Dept., Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 16th inst, Of course you can refer to me, but you must remember how utterly helpless I am in the matter. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt388 Jany. 18th, 1899 Hon. Benjamin F. Tracy, 35 Wall ST., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Secretary:- I have yours of 16th inst with reference to Henry P. Hall. I will bring your letter to the attention of Col. Partridge at once and if the appointment can be made, I am sure he will make it. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt388 Jany. 18th, 1899 Hon. Lucius N. Littauer, House of Rep., Washington, D.C. My dear Lucius:- I have yours of the 17th inst. Nothing shall be done about that military company without your knowledge and consent, Oh, boss of Gloversville: I have positively refused to re-appoint Judge Dykeman, but I wish you would give me (if only for my own use), any facts that you may know about him, as great pressure is being brought to bear upon me for his appointment, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt390 Jany. 18th, 1899 General Anson G. McCook, 303 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear General:- Your litter of the 14th was very valuable to me for I wanted to find out about Gilbert. He strikes me a particularly good man. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt392 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Columbia University, N.Y. City. My dear Butler:-- I have yours of the 16th inst. All right, I wont come to my decision until I see you. Let me know in advance when you are coming up, so that I may get you either at lunch or at dinner. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt392 Jant. 18th, 1899 Hon Horace White, Senate Chamber, Albany, N.Y. My dear Senator:- I have your note in reference to Mr. Gilbert, and will carefully consider the matter. It was such a pleasure to have you at dinner the other night. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt393 Jany. 18th, 1899 Mr. George F. Spinney, The St. Paul Globe, St. Paul Minn. My dear Mr. Spinney:- It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Mr. Sherlock's name has just been brought before me and I shall very carefully consider it. As you can imagine, there are countless applications for these commissionerships. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt394 Jany. 18th, 1899. Hon. Francis Hendricks, Syracuse, N.Y. My dear Senator:-- I have your favor in reference to Mr. Gilbert. I was (much) pleased with Mr. Gilbert's appearance and am going to talk the matter over with Col. Partridge at once. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt395 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. Charles J. Dumar, 92 Delaware St., Flushing, N.Y. My dear Mr. Dumar:-- I thank you extremely for your kind letter of the 17th inst and very much appreciate it. As you say, you had a very strong backing indeed-- stronger than any one else except Mr. Weismann, whose backing was the strongest. I have a high regard for you and it was a great regret to me that I could not appoint you. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt396 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. Isidor Straus, 200 Sixth Ave., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Straus, I have your letter of the 16th and thank you very much. I think very well of Mr. MacFarIane. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt397 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. Arthur Van Briesen, 229 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Van Briesen:-- I have your communication of the 17th inst with enclosure in reference to Martin Hess. If not too much trouble, could you see me personally about this case almost any time you appoint on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of next week here in Albany? With greatest regard, I am, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt398 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. T. T. Wright, Tampa, Fla. My dear Mr. Wright:- I have yours of the 16th, inst. I think I shall send Captain Andrews and possibly Lieut. Wingate to the convention. I would not venture at present off-hand to make any suggestions as to what should be done. with great regard I am, Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt399 400 - BLANK Jany. 18th, 1899. Judge Henry E. Howland, #35 Wall St., N.Y. City. My dear Judge:-- Do you know anything about the enclosed? If so, I would be very glad of a little information. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt401 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. Jerome B. Johnson, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Johnson:-- I have your letter of the 16th inst. Mr. Youngs and I have already been trying to place you. I am going to do all I can. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt402 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. H. F. Remington, 77 German Ins. Bldg., Rochester, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 16th inst would say that Col. Partridge, I think you may be sure, will try to get the very best men and will remove any man whom he is doubtful about. I shall be pleased to have you communicate with him. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt403 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. J. J. O'Reilly, Box 468, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 16th inst, I would want to study that question carefully before announcing my judgement. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt404 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. Charles T. DeCesar, 40 Baxter St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have your favor of the 16th inst in reference to the case of James Martin, I will gladly look into that matter. I can do nothing, however, until it is formally presented to me. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 405 Jany. 18th, 1899. Mr. John H. Osborne, Auburn, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 17th inst, I have sent in the name of Prof. Morris for re-appointment. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt406 Jany. 18th, 1899. Hon. Thomas Hunter, Sterling, N.Y. My dear Senator:-- It was a pleasure to hear from you. I fear I cannot help your friend to the Commission. I have been trying in vain to get some of the men of my own regiment appointed. With regret, I am, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt407 Jany. 18th, 1899. Frank L. Bell , Esq., Potsdam, N.Y. My dear Mr. Bell:-- Accept my hearty thanks for your letter of the 17th inst, in reference to Ex-Senator Grant. It shall have my very careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt408 January 19, 1899 Mrs. Newton Cammon, Franklin, Tenn. Dear Madam, Thank you and your associates for the kind letter of January 16th just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 409 January 19, 1899 Margret A. Solomon, 8 Hop Street, New Haven, Conn. My dear little girl, I was very glad to get your nice letter. It is always pleasant to know that the children are watching us older people, because it makes us feel that the little ones are interested, and I hope that will always approve of what we do. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt410 January 19, 1899 T. C. Wilson, Esq. Dewittville, N.Y. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your letter and clipping, which I appreciate. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt411 Jany. 19th, 1899. Col. John N. Partridge, Sup't of Public Works, Albany, N.Y. My dear Col:-- The enclosed letter from Rev. Dr. Henry H. Washburne explains itself. Johnson is a veteran, formerly a sailmaker and is as sterling and good a man as I know of. I wish very much that you could put him in your Department. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 412 Jany. 19th, 1899. Col. John N. Partridge, Superintendent of Public Works, Capitol, Albany, N.Y. My dear Col. Partridge:-- Referring to the attached-- S. Dana Green is a first rate man and suggestion from him is worth heeding. Assemblyman Greenwood has been in confidentially to warn me that Farnham, Supt. in Wayne County, ought not to be re-appointed, although his State Committeeman is strongly for him, Farnham being a man who has run his office in aid of the toughest politicians. In fact he has handled it in the way I know you do not want it handled. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt413 Jany. 19th, 1899 To the president of the State board of Charities, Capitol,, Albany, N.Y. Sir:- I am greatly interested in your letter about the New York State Women's Relief Corps Home. I would be much obliged to you if you would outline to me what I could properly do to secure the changes you suggest. It certainly seems to me that the suggestion about widows who married prior to 1865 should be put in. Just tell me what you think I should do in the matter, making all your suggestions separate, so that if I desire I can act on some and not upon others. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt414 Mr. George E. Dunham, Utica Press, Utica, N.Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 18th inst, It gave me the greatest pleasure to re-appoint Mrs. Coxe. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt Jany. 19th 1899. Mr. Norton P. Otis, 38 Park Row, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 18t inst, Can you call Saturday morning at half past nine oclock at 689 Madison Ave. New York? Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt415 Jany. 19th, 1899. Rev. Dr. Henry H. Washburn, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Dr. Washburn:-- In reply to your letter to Mrs. Roosevelt would say, I will do everything possible to try and get Mr. Johnson a place. I have the greatest regard for him. I am sure you understand ho great the pressure for place is and how difficult it is for me to do what I wish. You see I cannot give too much to Oyster Bay. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 19th, 1899. Hon. Isaac L. Hunt, Adams, Jeff. Co., N.Y. Dear Ike:-- Replying to yours of the 18th inst-- Come here just as soon as you can and take lunch with me. I do not want to do anything in your district without your advice. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt416 Jany. 19th, 1899. Walter Thorn, Esq., 26 Court St., Brooklyn, N.Y. My dear Mr. Thorn:-- Many thanks for your letter of the 18th with enclosure. I am very reluctant to take up any [?] matter connected with the previous administration. I have refused to do it in every case so far, for obvious reasons, with which I am sure you entirely sympathize. It would open an absolutely endless field to have me do so. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 19th, 1899. Hon. Alfred R. Conkling, 170 Bway, N. Y. City. My dear Mr. Conkling:-- Many thanks for yours of the 18th inst. I only wish I could find some way by which I could get really effective legislation for the police department. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt417 Jany. 19th, 1899. Prof. J,L. Morris, Ithaca, N. Y. My dear Prof. Morris:- Mr. Youngs has shown me your letter to him of 18th. I suppose you understand that the delay in reference to your appointment was not that I doubted what my ultimate section would be, but that I was determined to be triple armed for the fight. I am very much interested in what you say as to the legal member of the Commission and as to the need of having hundreds of patients paid for. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 418 Jany. 19th, 1899 To the State Commission in Lunacy, Albany, N.Y. Gentlemen:-- Referring to the attached-- Would it not be possible to have your bill introduced early? It seems to me that this would be advisable on every account. I wish also to call your attention to the belief entertained by men of large experience in government matters, that the appropriations for your Department have been excessive and in particular that there are a great many patients in the State institutions under your control for whom their kinsfolk should pay for their maintenance, but who are now being maintained free. I should be pleased to hear from you on the above matters at your earliest convenience. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt419 Jany, 19th, 1899. TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR, Washington, D.C. Sir:-- I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter from the Major General of the National Guard of the State of New York approved by the Adjutant General of the National Guard of the State of New York, recommending that the infantry and cavalry of the National Guard of the State of New York be provided with the rifle and carbine now used by the United States army, and asking that the United States government exchange for the Springfield rifle and carbine now in the hands of the State, the rifle and carbine in use by the Regulars. I am aware that this will require legislative action on the part of Congress, but I earnestly request that such legislative action be advised. For the suppression of riots and the preservation of peace under ordinary circumstances the National Guard might with advantage be armed with shot guns*, but of course it must be armed with rifles, for it is a part of the general system of national defense,* and equally of course these rifles should be of the best. The late war showed that the Springfield rifle using black powder was an utterly unfit weapon, putting the troops armed with it at a frightful disadvantage when pitted against foes with modern rifles. To do away with the black powder would remedy many of these defects and would render this archaic arm,420 2. so excellent in its day and now so entirely out of date, less unserviceable than before. But aside from the doubt many excellent military men have as to the safety of smokeless powder in the weapon, it remains true that even with smokeless powder the Springfield would be greatly inferior to the Krag, and that it is most desirable to have the Guard armed with a weapon carrying the same cartridge on that used by the regulars. This last point seems to me of vital importance. I therefore respectfully request that action may be taken in accordance with the enclosed letter. Very respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt421 Jany. 19th, 1899. Mr. John Kennedy, 45 Lafayette St., Albany, N.Y. Dear sir:-- Replying to your letter of the 18th inst to Mrs. Roosevelt, I am very sorry for you but I haven't anything in mind where I could place you. I am simply overwhelmed with requests such as you make, Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt422 Jany. 19th, 1899. M. R. Leverson, M.D., Ft. Hamilton, N.Y. Dear sir:-- I have yours of the 18th with enclosed bill and shall carefully consider the same. The mthods of appointment seem to me improper and I am not certain whether or not there is need for such a commission at present. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt423 Jany. 19th, 1899. S. W. Dempsey, Esq., Lockport, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 18th inst and will have the matter you refer to carefully looked into. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt424 Jany. 19th, 1899. Mr. W. Seabury Simmons, 47 Leonard St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I am very obliged to you for your favor of the 18th inst and it will receive careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt425 Jany. 19th, 1899. Roger Foster, Esq., 35 Wall St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I thank you very much for yours of the 17th inst. I have the matter referred to by you under careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt426 Preble Tucker, Esq., 111 Bway, N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Tucker:-- I thank you very much for yours of the 18th inst. I shall gladly consider Mr. Leavitt's name. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 19th, 1899. Mrs. Julia T. Fuller, Batavia, N.Y. My dear madam:-- I thank you very much for your leter of the 18th. What members' terms expire this year? I entirely agree with your general proposition. Very respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt427 Jany. 19th, 1899. Mr. W. J. King, C/o U. S. Express Co., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear sir:-- I have your esteemed favor of the 18th inst and the matter referred to therein will receive my very careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 19th, 1899. Wilbur F. Wakeman, Esq., Appraiser, Port of New York, N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Wakeman:-- Replying to yours of the 18th inst,-- I know Mr. Oppenheimer well and would be only too glad to help him. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt428 Jany. 19th, 1899. John J. Fischer, Esq., Rec. Sec'y., Utica, N.Y. 39 Morris St. Dear sir:-- I have your communication of the 17th inst. The matters mentioned therein will have my full consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt429 January 20, 1899 William F. Asher, Esq. 215 India Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear Sir, Thank you very much for naming your boy after me. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt430 January 20, 1899 Mrs. Carrie H. Bucklin, 120 No Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. Dear Madam, Thanks for your letter of January 19th just received. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt431 January 20, 1899 Phillip J. Lonegar, Esq, Colorado Springs, Col. Dear Sir, Thanks for your kind letter and accompanying documents. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt432 January 20, 1899 Mrs. Mary E. Martin, 3964 Langley Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Dear Madam, I am very glad indeed that you approve of that portion of my message of which you speak. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt433 January 20, 1899 Clifton Thompson, Esq, Spectator Company, 95 Williams Street, New York City. Dear Sir, Your letter is duly received, and I have caused the same to be referred to the Superintendent of Public Buildings for his consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt434 January 20, 1899 Mrs. I. D. VanValkenburg, Gloversville, N.Y. Dear Madam, I am very much pleased that you approve of that portion of my message to which you refer. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 435 January 20,1899 Mrs. I. D. VanValkenburg, Gloversville, N.Y. Dear Madam, I m very much pleased that you approve of that portion of my message to which you prefer. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 438 Jany. 23 9 George McAneny 54 William St New York Will probably appoint Collier, as I want men from country Do you think him good. If so, wire me and tell Bishop of Evening Post. Theodore Roosevelt 1/23 Austin G. Fox 45 Wall St N.Y. City I desire to see you at once on matter of great importance. Can you not come up here? If so when? Do not fail to do so. Theodore Roosevelt439 1/25 9 Hon. Austen G. [???] 45 Wall St. N.Y. City On arrival come to Executive Mansion and stay there tonight. Theodore Roosevelt440 1/23 9 Hon. Austin G. [Fox?] 45 Wall St. N.Y. City On arrival come to Executive Mansion and stay there tonight. Theodore Roosevelt441 Jany. 23, 1899. Judge Edward Bartlett, Court of Appeals, Albany, N.Y. My dear Judge:-- Many tanks for yours of the 19th. One of those three I have already noted and he has refused. The second, I do not want for personal reasons. The third, I shall, I shall promptly try, but from what I hear he wont accept. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt442 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Hon. Silas W. Burt, Civil Service Commissioner, Albany, N.Y. My dear Mr. Burt:-- What do these clippings mean? Please let me know in full about them. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt 443 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Miss Fanny Wyncoop Clark, 233 Greene Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. My dear Miss Clark:-- I have your letter of the 21st inst. I never saw your letter of the 2nd inst until today. You see it is utterly impossible for me to see one quarter of my mail. I did not know that there was a single paying appointment for a lady in connection with the Paris Exposition. The only appointment I have made in reference to it is one where the recipient has to spend money and not receive it. I am afraid you will find that this is the case for the vacancies that exist, if any. Can you get me any information about any appointment that you wish? The only appointment [?] [?] [?] that is vacant that I know of, is one from Albany and is without salary. I am very sorry. This is not an appointment for [?] doesn't gift that of [?] of. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt444 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. E. deLaurial Slevin, 139 E. 63rd St., N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have yours of the 21st inst enclosing letter from Father Malone. I am always glad to hear from him, but I do not understand what it is you wish? I have not a place in my gift at present and am overwhelmed with applicants. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt Jany. 23rd,, 1899. Mr. Thomas G. Alvord, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Alvord:-- Complying with the request contained in yours of the 20th inst, it gives me the greatest pleasure to write the enclosed. If it is satisfactory, pray forward it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 445 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. Fredk. S. Fincke, 30 Genesee St., Utica, N.Y. Dear Fred:-- I want a little confidential information about the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, Wheeler, of Utica. Ought he, or ought he not to be retained in his place? Was he once in prison for some offense? Is he a rank spoilsman who has used the canal simply for political purposes? Is he a man whose reappointment would commend itself to the decent element of the community? What has he done under Aldridge? In fact, do you confidentially think he ought or ought not to be retained, and if so, why? Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt 446 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. Pasquale Finentino, No. 5 Varick Place, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 20th inst, I am very sorry, but unfortunately I have nothing to do with the city appointments and cannot ask favors of the present city administration. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt 447 Jany. 23rd, 1899. President Seth Low, Columbi University, N.Y. City. My dear Low:-- I was very sorry to miss you. Everything seems to be going along pretty well. I want to appoint a democrat as member of the Board of Mediation and Arbitration. He has got to be a democrat, but the chief thing is that he shall be a thoroughly fit man for the place. You have had such wide experience that I wish you could suggest some man to me. Do you know of Feeney, a former member? Do you know of Wadhams who has been put before me? I have written to H. H. Vreeland that I should like any suggestions from him. Very sincreely yours, Theodore Roosevelt448 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. George McAnemy, 54 William St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. McAneny:-- There is no barring out of Wheeler, but I want at least one man from the country. I may be able to put on Wheeler later, but about that, I am not positive. I think him the best man for the place, simply as a man. For instance, if Burt were off I should put Wheeler in at once, and then put some young fellow like Pierre Jay in Burt's place, but I am anxious to keep Burt on. It seems to me to be even more important than putting on Wheeler. When you get your bill fixed I should strongly advise that Hill of Buffalo introduce it in the House and White of Syracuse in the Senate. There is no point in having a democrat introduce it, and I feel that if you want to get it through, it had better be put forward not as the Civil Service Reform Association bill but as the White-Hill bill. What we want is to get results and results can best be achieved by letting White and Hill manage the matter as they deem wisest, and letting them have the chief say in choosing out men to appear before the Committee and argue for it. You can consult with entire freedom with White and I think with Hill. At any rate, the Buffalo men could consult with Hill for you and White will advise you with an eye single to getting the bill through and avoiding rocks.449 2. I wished Bishop to know about Collier, so that they might understand what the appointment meant. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. James Douglas, 99 John St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Douglas:-- I am very much obliged to you for your very kind letter of the 19th inst. You told me just what I wanted to know. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt450 2. I wished Bishop to know about Collier, so that they might understand what the appointment meant. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt[*451*] Jany. 23rd, 1899. Col. John N. Partridge, Superintendent of Public Works, Albany, N.Y. My dear Col.:-- I enclose you three applications handed to me. I am informed that King is a good man and ought to be kept. I am also informed [?] that you were quite right about Wheeler- that he is a good man and ought to be kept, that he is the [?] man in the whole canal, is [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] I hear excellent reports of Gilbert, the applicant from Syracuse. I mention this all for your own judgment and should like to see you when you come back. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt I am trying to find out more about Wheeler. Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mrs. A. Y. Hahn, 182 Clinton Ave., Newark, N. J. Dear Madam:-- Mrs. Roosevelt has handed me your letter of the 20th and in reply would say that I am exceedingly sorry. I wish I could accept your very kind invitation, but it is absolutely out of the question. I cannot make another [????????????] kind, sort or description. You have no [???????] [??????] [?f] how I am driven with work. Sincerely yours,452 Jany 23rd, 1899. Mr. Thomas D. Richardson, Hotel Marlborough, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- Replying to yours of the 21st inst, I greatly regret that I have no place vacant. I am very sorry. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. Robert Brasher Lawrence, 216 Milledge Ave., Athens, Ga. Dear sir:-- Replying to your favor of the 19th inst, I regret to state that the persons you mention are not relatives of mine. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt453 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Hon. C. H. Russell, 15 Broad St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Russell:-- Replying to yours of the 19th inst, I thin I can come, the chance being the next day is a holiday; otherwise, I could not possibly get away. I want to see what the legislature is going to do Monday before answering definitely. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt454 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. John T. Seaman, 335 W. 43rd St., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Seaman:-- Replying to yous of the 19th inst, I am very much afraid there is nothing I can do. You have no conception of the number of applicants there are for every place, and of course some specific place must be asked for before I can give it. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 23rd, 1899. Grant LaFarge, Esq., 101 E. 19th St., N.Y. City. Dear Grant:-- Prichett is the head of the Geological survey. Young was formerly in the Yellowstone National Park. Nevin, of course, you know about. He was with young Morgan who ought to be in the Club. Now, just at present I simply have not time to hunt up these men and [?] who will write letters about them. Grinnell ought to know and I think could take it up. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt455 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mrs. Francis M. Scott, 42 Park Ave., N.Y. City. My dear Mrs. Scott:-- I thank you for your letter of the 20th inst. I know of you very well, and my sisters have, as it were, brandished you in my face. I send you herewith a copy of a letter which I wrote to Mrs. Johnson. It will give you my reasons. I know both of your addresses, but I shall gladly re-read them. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt456 Jany. 23rd, 1899 H. H. Vreeland, Esq., Metropolitan Surface Ry. Co., N. Y. City. My dear sir:-- I take the liberty or writing you,(knowing your thorough familiarity with the relation of labor and capital) for advice, as to the new man I want to appoint on the Board of Mediation and Arbitration. This man must be a democrat. He is to take the place of Purcell whom I do not intend to reappoint. I want him to be a real democrat, but the first consideration is that he should be a fit man for the position. I have always felt that something should be done by that Board. It really amounts to nothing at all now. I should like a man such as they have on the Commission in Massachusetts; some man who is familiar with the relations of labor and capital, who knows something practical about strikes and who is able and willing to make a conscientious effort for composing labor difficulties when or before they arise, and who has the capacity and training which will ensure the efforts being made under the most favorable circumstances. Can you give any advice? Very respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt457 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. J. S. VanDuzer, Sorseheads, N.Y. Dear Van:-- I have yours of the 21st. Do get at that quickly! I have to do so many things disagreeable to the organization that I want to act on their advice if I can. For instance, in this very matter, I am going to put on a man from New York City who may not be acceptable to them and I want to take a man they recommend from the country. Get to work as soon as possible. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt458 Jan 24 1899 F.G. Fincke, Utica, N.Y. Wednesday forenoon at eleven thirty. Theodore Roosevelt459 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Charles I. Avery, U.S. Commissioner, Auburn, N.Y. My dear Mr. Avery:- I thank you for your favor of the 20th instant and assure you that it will have my very careful consideration. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt460 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. George W. Clarke, 10 East 130th St., New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- Replying to your letter of the 21st instant would say that I am trying to bring the very thing about that you refer to. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt461 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. C. S. Baylis, 74 Broad St., New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 20th instant in reference to the rate of interest bill and thank you for the same. The matter is having my careful consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt462 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Clark Bell, Sec'y., 39 Broadway, New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Bell:- Accept my hearty thanks for your invitation of January 23rd. I greatly regret that it will be impossible for me to attend. With great regret I am, Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt463 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. William A. Booth, Los Angeles, Cal. My dear Sir:-, I have your favor of the 17th instant. I do not know how I could help you. I would very gladly aid the father of my comrade, but I don't quite see what I can do in the matter. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt464 January 23rd, 1899. Hon. Silas W. Burt, Johnston Building, 30 Broad St., New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Burt:- Many thanks for yours of the 19th instant. I wish you would call on Mr. Bender when you get the chance. I think he is going to act right up to the handle. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt465 January 23rd, 1899. Hon. Silas W. Burt, Civil Service Com'r., Albany, N. Y. My dear Mr. Burt:- Referring to the attached. Is that not a good idea? I think it ought to be done. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt Enclosure.466 January 23rd, 1899. M. James G. Cooper, Sergeant of Police, Woodlawn Heights, New York, N. Y. My dear Sergeant:- I have yours of the 21st instant. Indeed I do understand the trouble, but I do not know quite how to remedy it. I have been keeping it steadily in my mind. With great regard I am, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt467 January 23rd, 1899. Mrs. Margaret Bowie Chipman, 1513 Caroline St., N.W., Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Chipman:- I have your letter of the 21st instant and am very sorry to say that I cannot interfere in Federal appointments. You should go to the Senators or Representatives from New York. You do not know the multitude of requests that I am asked to make and I simply have to refuse them all much as I should like to aid you. With great regret believe me, Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt468 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. John J. Daley, 155 W. 62nd St., New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- I thank cordially for your communication of the 21st instant and have referred the same to the State Civil Service Commission for comment. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt469 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. H. K. Devereux, C/o University Club, Madison Sq., New York, N. Y. My dear Devereux:- I have yours of the 22nd instant in reference to Mr. Palmer. I am going to keep on the same man at the head of the department, so I don't suppose there will be any change. Fithfully yours, T. Roosevelt470 January 23rd, 1899. Funk & Wagnalls Co., 30 Lafayette Place, New York, N. Y. Gentlemen:- I have your communication of the 18th instant and regret to state that I never comply with such requests as the one you make. Verytruly yours, Theodore Roosevelt471 January 23rd, 1899. Miss Anna L. Gray, Catskill, N. Y. Dear Madam:- Replying to your favor of the 20th instant, I regret to say I can only refer you to the Superintendent of the Census. If you could get the influence of the Congressman from your district or of the United States senators from this State, it might aid you in obtaining what you desire. Respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt472 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. C. Helms, 1st Lieut. Kolte Camp No. 171, 111 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- Replying to yours of the 20th instant. I thank you cordially but I cannot subscribe to any other paper of any kind, sort or description, and I never endorse any work unless I have time to go carefully into it Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt473 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Mr. Geore B. Hoyt, 143 Liberty St., N.Y. City. Dear Mr. Hoyt:-- I have your letter of the 19th inst. If I can be of any help I most gladly will, but there is literally not a thing I can do now, that I see. I am very sorry. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt474 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Franklin S. Hutchinson, Civil Service Com'r., Rochester, N. Y. My dear Sir:- I have your communication suggesting amendments to the civil service law and think your ideas are very good ones. The matter is having my careful consideration. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt475 January 23rd, 1899. Hon. Henry E. Howland, 35 Wall St., New york, N. Y. My dear Judge:- I thank you very much for your letter of the 20th instant. You gave me the exact information I wished and I will treat it as entirely confidential. Can you recommend me a [?] first class man for Brown's place?? Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt[*476*] January 23rd, 1899. Mrs. Florence Kelley, c/o Lillian D. Wald, 265 Henry St., Brooklyn, N. Y. My dear Mrs. Kelly:-- I have yours of the 21st instant. I fear your non-residence may be a bar to your appointment; at the same time, at your convenience, I should greatly like to see you here. If i had known who the "two ladies" were that called the other morning in New York, I should certainly have seen them. I greatly wish to see you and hope you will come on here. If you will write me in advance just when you will come I will be at your convenience. Very respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt You give no address; so I do not know where to send this. I request your [???s] give me the address and of course I should like to see you soon. January [??] 1899 General F. D. Greene, 33 East 30th St , New York, N. Y. My dear general Greene:-- Replying to yours of the 22nd instant, it is simply impossible for me to get away from here Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights. I have had to definitely decline every invitation for those nights. I am awfully sorry for I should particularly like to see you. With great regard I am, Faithfully yours,477 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Willard D. Lockwood, 2 Lansing St., Utica, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I beg to acknowledge receipt of your communication of the 21st instant and to say that I have the matter referred to by you under consideration. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt[*478*] January 23rd, 1899. To the State Lunacy Commission, Albany, N. Y. Gentlemen:-- I would like an account of the services rendered by the special counsel for your commission. It has been represented to me that Mr. George C. Austin, charges 25 percent on whatever comes into his hands, having taken charge of all proceedings of appointing commissions for lunatics sent to the hospital; that recently, for instance, he charged a fee of $150 on the property of a poor Swede from the west under charge of the Swedish counsel; and 25 percent on a $300 pension from a widow, which he collected, although he did not obtain the pension himself. These fees are said to have come in connection with his work for the asylum. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt January 23rd, 1899. George Hamner, Fahers Mills, Va. dear Mr. Hamner:-- Complying with request contained in yours the 20th instant, I send you the enclosed [?] I hope it will help you. Faithfully yours, Enclosure479 January 23rd, 1899. Mrs. C. B. MacDonnall, 2155 Corlies Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Madam:- Replying to your favor of the 2kst instant I am very sorry to say that there is absolutely nothing that I could do. So far as I know, only men connected with the army are given such transportation. I regret it very much. Respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt480 January 23rd, 1899. Ada M. Perry, 399 Dean St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Madam:- Replying to your favor of the 20th instant, I am very sorry to say that I know absolutely nothing about the matter referred to and regret that I cannot advise you. I return Major Brown's letter. Respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt Enclosure.481 January 23rd, 1899. Miss Elizabeth Morris, C/o Dr. S. F. Morris, 16 E. 30th St, New York, N. Y. Dear Mrs. Morris:- I thank you very much and I wish I could do as you request, but it is absolutely impossible. I cannot make another engagement, even one I should like to keep as to speak to your boys. With great regret I am, Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt482 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. William Martin, 404 E. 79th St., New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Martin:- I have yours of the 20th instant. You need not be under any apprehension about that alleged movement. James A. Lavery and almost every other Democratic workingman's leader of the State was back of McMackin. There is nothing I should welcome more than to have Tammany take such a foolish position. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt[*483*] January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Mason Mitchell, Lamb Club, N.Y. City My dear Mr. Mitchell:- I am going to find it very difficult to give you that appointment. The organization feels that certain New York men should be appointed, and the men whom they back are men who really ought to be considered. The trouble is I have not one place for any hundred of the men whom I desire to appoint. I have managed to put in two of the Rough Riders and it has caused already some comment. I have got to be very careful about straining the thing too much. If I can appoint you I will, but at present I am sorry to say I feel a little doubtful. Faithfully yours, T. Roosevelt January 23, 1899. [Col.] Anson S. Kimball, Army Bldg, Whitehall St., New York, N.Y. Dear Colonel Kimball:-- Can you give transportation to Santiago Mr. E. E. Garrison of my regiment, a Yale man and an excellent soldier? With many thanks believe me, Very sincerely yours,484 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. W. F. O'Callaghan, P. S. No. 29, Washington & Albany Sts., New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. O'Callaghan:-- Replying to your esteemed favor of the 19th instant, would say: I hardly have a moment to mysel f when in town. Is it not possible for you to write me about the matter you have in mind? Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt January 23rd, 1899 John D. Long, Secretary of Navy, Washington. D.C. dear Mr. Secretary: The enclosed which I have written to [Co]lonel Haywood, explains itself. I did not know whether to write [to] him or to you, but thought it would bother you less if I wrote to [hi]m. With great regard believe me, Faithfully yours,[*485*] January 23rd, 1899. Mrs. Katie O'Connor, 670 12th St., Detroit, Mich. Dear Madam:- Replying to yours of the 21st instant I am very sorry to say the regiment has been disbanded and I can only refer you to the Adjutant General, War Department, Washington. Regretting that I cannot be of assistance to you, I am, Respectfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt January 23rd, 1899. [?]. Edmund Norman Leslie, Skaneateles, N. Y. [M]y dear Mr. Leslie:-- I have your communication of the 20th instant. Indeed I would never dream that your letter was written by a man 90 years old. I congratulate you most heartily and thank you very cordially for your letter. Very sincerely yours,486 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Fred. Perry Powers, 1919 Beaver St., New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:- I thank you very much for your communication of the 20th instant with enclosure and shall carefully go over the matter referred to. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt January 23rd, 1899. William M. Meredith, 248 So. 17th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Mrs. Meredith:-- I am very sorryindeed. I can only up my house and say I do not see a quarter of my own mail. I now send you one of my photographs. Very sincerely yours, Enclosure.487 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. William F. Round, Cor. Sec'y., 135 E. 15th St., New York, N. Y. My dear sir:-- Replying to your communication of the 20th instant would say, that it has been my invariable rule never to accept a vice- presidency where I cannot do the work; but if it is a distinct understanding that I shall not be expected to do anything, then on account of my former connection with the prison Association, I will accept. Thanking you cordially, I am, Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt January 23rd, 1899. [Mr.] Richard Olney, 23 Court St., Boston, Mass. [De]ar Mr. Olney:-- I have yours of the 21st instant. I wish I [could] come, but I cannot. My efforts to secure harmony are very [???]ing and [????] is difficult. With hearty thanks believe me, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt488 January 23rd, 1899. Hon. Sherman S. Rogers, 28 Erie St., Buffalo, N. Y. My dear Mr. Rogers: I have yours of the 21st instant and absolutely agree with you. That measure should be introduced at once and pressed just as quickly as possible. Faithfully yours, T. Roosevelt January 23rd, 1899. [?] proctor, [?????er]. Washington, D. C. [???tor]:-- I thank you very much for your letter of the [??????]. I know Mr. Wadhams and am carefully considering his case. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt489 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. James B. Reynolds, 26 Delancy St., New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Reynolds:-- I have yours of the 20th instant with enclosures. I know Mr. Potts. I do not know the other man. I believe I am to see you next Saturday. Faithfully yours, T. Roosevelt January 23rd, 1899. George H. Putnam, 27 W. 23rd St., New York, N. Y. [Putnam?]:-- I enclose this letter of advice to you for your [considera]tion. Faithfully yours, T. Roosevelt490 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Max Rechnitzer, 387 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Rechnitzer:-- Replying to yours of the 21st instant I will most gladly place you in I can, but you do not understand how few positions I have. You must find out some definite position and then write me what it is, mentioning this letter of mine to you, and if I can get it for you, I will. With great regard believe me, Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt 491 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Jacob A. Riis, 301 Mulberry St., New York, N. Y. My dear Friend:-- I have yours of the 21st instant. Will you explain to Mrs. Kelley and Miss Addams that I was changing my clothes when the card was brought up and was merely informed that you had two ladies to see me and as I was late for an engagement and literally had not one second, I sent down the word I did. If I had realized who they were, I think I should have broken my engagement-- I should certainly have been late for it. There will be two great practical difficulties about appointing Mrs. Kelley. The first is, she is not a New Yorker, and the second is, that to all the people who do not know (and they include practically everyone) the fact that she was appointed by Altgeld is a most tremendous handicap. Every enemy of the system would seize upon it at once and it would be impossible ever to get the matter entirely straight in their minds. Any recommendation she makes against the interests of the employers would be at once met by the cry that "this is Altgeldism." I do not mention this as influencing me at all, because her connection with Miss Addams and what you say, taken together, are quite enough for me, but it would be a very serious detriment in any effort to accomplish good results. Do tell both her and Miss Addams that they ought to write to492 me in advance when they want to see me. I will see either or both of them any time they come up, but they must make the appointment in advance. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt 493 Jany. 23rd, 1899. Col. C. O. Shepard, Soldiers Home, Bath, Steuben Co., N.Y. My dear Colonel:-- I have your letter of he 19th inst. Your suggestions are right along the line that seem to me proper. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 494 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Theodore Sutro 280 Broadway New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Sutro:-- I have your letter of the 21st instant. My visits to New York are so hurried that it is an absolute impossibility for me to have any such kind of discussion as will be necessary about your bill while there. I am very sorry. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt 495 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. John Winfield Scott, Chairman, etc. 100 Broadway, New York, N. Y. My dear Sir:-- Replying to yours of January 19th, I entirely sympathise with your purposes. It will be a pleasure to see you at any time, but my visits to New York are so taken up that it is hardly possible for me to discuss things much there. I can see you here at Albany at any time. Very truly yours, T. Roosevelt 496 January 23, 1899 Hon. Charles R. Schieran, 45 Ferry Street, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Mayor:- I have your favor of the 20h instant and thank you very much. I shall carefully consider Mr. Breckinridge's name. Faithfully yours, T. Roosevelt497 January 23rd, 1899. Mr. Abram Van Wyck, Jr., 5 Ellswroth park, Cambridge, Mass. My dear Sir:- I thank you cordially and am very much interested in your letter of the 21st instant. With great regard I am, Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 24th, 1899. Mr. Clifford A. Hand, 5I Wall St, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have yours of the 20th inst and am very much obliged to you for the same. I know Mr. Wadhams and am giving his case careful consideration. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 499 January 23rd, 1899. Mrs. Lillian D. Wald, 265 Henry St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear Mrs. Wald:- I thank you cordally for yours of the 22nd instant in reference to Mrs. Kelley. I am looking the matter up. Sincerely yours, T. Roosevelt Jany. 24th 1899. Hon. George Clinton, Guaranty Bldg., Buffalo, N.Y. My dear Mr. Clinton:-- I have your letter of the 23rd in reference to Mr. Wadhams and assure you that I am giving his case careful consideration. I am obliged to you for having written me. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt 500 Jany. 24th, 1899. Frank Moss, Esq., Bennett Bldg., N.Y. City. My dear Mr. Moss:-- I have yours of the 23rd inst. Would you send a copy of your letter to Mr. Root? There are considerations in it worth thinking of. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt Jany. 24th, 1899. Mr. Thomas A. Fulton, My 501 Jany. 24th, 1899. Mr. P. E. Dowe, Bedford Park, N.Y. City. My dear sir:-- I have yours of the 23rd inst. I am sorry to say that the only change contemplated at the present time in the Civil Service Board has already been decided on. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt January 24, 1899 Hon. George P. Lord, Dundee, N.Y. My dear Mr. Lord, Inasmuch as I am desirous of making a change in the Civil Service Commission, I would be pleased to accept your resignation, if you will have the kindness to forward the same to me at an early date. Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt A E I Ames, Clarence A. 17 O Arnow & Cryer 147 U Y Ayres Chas. G. 44A E Alexander, D.S. 191. Asher, W. F. 429. Avery, C.P. 459. I Albertson Edw J 80 278 Andrews, Adj. Genl. 149 273 Allison, H.E. 226 O U Y Ayres, Chas. G. 44, 344. Aliny, Fredk. 227.A Baker, Mrs. Wm E. 11[6]7 Banister T. Lewis 81, 164, Bacon Frances M. 83 Bartanta John B. 84 Barrett Miss A. W. 85 Barton Richard 192. Baker, J.L. 200. Baker, Mrs. G.D. 229 Bartlett, Col. F. 275. Brady, M. 296. Baldwin, Mrs. A.M. 297. Barnes, W. Jr 332. Bartlett, Judge E. T. 441. Baylis, C.S. 461. E Bell, L.V. 2, Bergh Robt S.S. 86 Bergen, T. Y. 178 Bernard, E. G. 298. Beveridge, A.J. 315. Bennett, E.L. 386. Berkley Oscar. 387. Bell, F. L. 407. Bell, Clark 462. I Billingsley J.S. 87 Bigham 88 Blake, Leths Dev. 179 Brisbine Mrs. A.M. 217 O Braun Marcus 45 307. Brown M. LeRoy 47 Brown, H.O. 89 Brooks Clark 145 Bloomingdale, EW. 215 Brown, ER. 216 Brower, PN. 228 Bodine, P.V.M. 299. Bourke, JE. 317. Booth, Wm A. 463. U Butler John A. 18 Butterfield Danl. 68 Bucklin Mrs E.W. Jr 82. Budd, D.P. 199 Burton, B. 212. Burlingham, C. C. 300 Bruce, R. H. 314. Butterfield, G.F. 385. Butler, N.M. 391. Bucklin, Mrs. CH. 430. Burt S. W. 442, 464, 465. Y Byrne, J. 316.A Cassidy James D. 42 Cater John W. 48 Chandler, W.E. 253. Clark, J.H. 274. Carter, W.F. 285. Chauncey, H. 313. Clancy, J.J. 333. Campbell, F. 358. Clarke, Hon. J.P. 377. Cammeron, Mrs. N. 408. Clark, Miss F.W. 443. Clarke, G.W. 460. E Childs Henry A. 129, 176, 187 I Chipman, Mrs. M.B. 467 Clinton, Hon. Geo. 499. O Covey Rollin, 20 Creel R.M. 43 Cohen Wm. N. 49 Cohn Leopold 40 Collin Wm. Miller 136 Countryman E. 146 Clore, E.P. 188. Cole, Col. A.W. 218 Commons, J.R. 230 Coleman, S. 252 Cooper, J.C. 254 Cody H.R. 318 Cook, T.F. 353. Conlon, J.G. 384. Condling Hon. A.R. 416. Cookes, A.G. 466 U Cane Leroy B. 3 Crapo John M. 91 Creamer R.T. 92 YA Davis John Bancroft, 23 Dawley, F.K. 97 Davis Turner K 98 Daley, J.J. 468. E Delehanty Miss 50 Day John H. 96 Delehanty, Dan'l, 190. Deeves, R. & Sons, 262. Dewey, Admiral Geo. 271. Dennison, G.E. 359. De Cesar, C. T. 404. Dempsey, S. W. 423. Devereux, H.K. 469. I Dickinson P.D. 21 Dickey Wm. B. 158 Dashon Geo. A. 165 O Drukenmiller, Jos. 93, Doherty J.W. 94 Dougherty W.F. 95 Dour, P.E. 501, U Duckworth W.H. 137 Durn, Mrs. J.M. 308. Duffy, Col. 329. Dumas, C.J. 395. Dunham, G.E. 414. YA Edwards James 24 Earl, M.C. 289. E Elwell, D. 295. I Elkins, S.B. 219. O Edson, F.D. 264. U Everett T.T. 99 YA Falconer Edw. 25 Fairchild Ben L. 100 Faquir, Mrs. M. 201 Flagerman, J.J. 231 E I Fiesel, Jns. 5, Firth, Thos. 276 Froher, H.K. 290 Fischer, J.J. 428 Fincke, FS. 445.458. Finentino, P. 446 O Foster, J.P. 7 Fraser, Chas K. 51 Freund S.H.E. 101 French Wm M. 102 Fogarty Ella J. 138 Freeland W. 148 Foster R. 425__ Fox, A.G. 438. 439 Forster FP. 166 Forster Chas. S. 173 U Fuller, D.A. 265 Fuller, Mrs. G. 360 Fuller, Mrs. J.T. 426 Funk & Wagnells Co. 470 Fulton, T.A. 500 Y A Garrison, C.G. 52 Gardners J.H. 177 Grace, W.R. 220 Gardner, F.S. 232 Gaffney St. J. 330 356. Graves, W.D. 334. Graham, R.D. 335. Gravath, P.D. 357. Graves, E.C. 383. Gray, Miss A.L. 471 E Gerard, S. 376. I Gittings, John S. 53 Glynn Martin H. 167 Gilbert, G.N. 233 Gifford, Mrs. W.C. 267. O Gold, Lewis 26 Goodman, Abm. 103 Goodyear Anna Forbes, 150 Goldwater, Mrs. J.K. 255 U Gulick E. 180 Guernsey, R.S. 266. YA Halfpenny Robt. 8 Harvey Walter Y. 54 Haynes E.P. 104 Harrison Wm. E. 105 Harden Geo. A. 130, 135, 203, 204 Hatch Edw. W. 159 Hazel John R. 163 Haynes, Rev. A.H. 210 Hathaway, E.H. 256. Hall, F.P. 279, 337. Hatfield, F. 336. Harrison G.K. 361. Hand, C.A. 497. E Hemperley, M.V.C. 140 Heyman M. 161 Hendricks, Hon. F. 394. Heims, C. 472. I Hill W. Gordon 106 Hill Henry W. 125 O Hovey, Anna 27 Howland Wm. B. 107 Hobbs Jonas 132 Hodgson, C.E. 205. Hollister, H.H. 374 Horslund, H.E. 399, 475. Hoyt, G.B. 473. U Hunt, I.L. 181, 415, 425. Hunt, C.L. 189 Hunter, T. 406. Hutchinson, F.S. 474. YE Healy, D. 301A Jamison, J.C. 235 E Jennings W.W.K. 55 Jenkins G.W. 142 Jemmott, W.T. 234 Jenkins, M.J. 320. I O Johnson, J.B. 401. U YA Kane Lewis 109 Kay, J.W. 222 E Kern, D. 362 Kennedy John, 421. Kelley Mrs. F. 476. I Kiss A.A. 28 Kimball W.H. 110 Kimball Col. 111. 345 Kissaur, E.A. 206. Kirby, W.M. 213. King, H.C. 293. King, W.J. 427. O Krauskopf Miss L. 108 U Krum, H.L. 72. YA Lainy, Chas. 193. Lawrence, Mrs. L.M. 257 E Lewis J.Nelson 29 Leggett, J. 304, 363. Leupp, F.E. 347. Leverson, Dr. M.A. 364, 422. I Litchfield, E.H. 236 Littauer, L.N. 389. O Locke, F.D. 211 Locriss, Mrs. M.H. 223. Lodge, Geo. C. 346. Lonegar P.J. 431. Low, Seth 447. Lockwood, W.D. 477. Lord, Hon. G.P. 501. U Lunacy Comm. 478. YA Marvel, Wm. D. 31 Mangan Jos. H. 56 Matthews Geo. E. 66 Malone Sylvester 76 Martin Emilie D. 183 Manning, J.H. 289. Martin, Mrs. M.E. 432. Martin, Wm. 482. E Merwin Edison F. 30 I Milburn Hon. J.G. 261, 263, 281 Milior H. 309 Mitchell Mason, 483. O Moot Adelbert 57. Morgan James H. 112 Montignani J.F. 170 Mone F.C. 174 Morris, J.L. 239, 241, 417 Moore, Wm. 240 Morse, Rev. F.R. 268. Mount W.G. 280. Moss, F. 294, 378, 500. More, C.C. 338. Morris, H.A. 380. Morris, Mrs. E. 481. U Murphy, Mrs. F. 168 Murch, C.H. 242 YA McMillan D.H. 67 MacDonald, A.E. 303. McAneny, Geo. 438. MacDonwall, Mrs. C.B. 479 E McGraw, J.H. 113 McKeen, J. 230 I McMullen & Co. 10. McMaster, Mrs. Marion, 182 McLea J. 184 O McCook, A.G. 207, 390 U YA Name, Quam Yick 77 E Newcomb M.L. 58 Nelson Mrs. Chas. 114 I Nixon D.F. 11 Niles W.W. Jr. 115 Nimmo, Jos. Jr. 269 O Nolan, James 185 Noble, R.H. 365. U Y N.Y. Bottling Wks. 331.A O'Grady, J.M.E. 373 O'Callaghan, W.F. 484 E Odell, B.B. 288 Osler, Dr. W. 339 O'Reilly, J.J. 403 I Otis, N.P. 414 O Osborne, J.H. 405. O'Connor Mrs. K. 485. U Owen Silas 78, 243 Orr, A.E. 258. YA Parkhurst J.F. 221, 292 Park, R. 306. Palmer Jno. 321. Partridge J.N. 411, 412, 451. E Peterson E.B. 32 Perry James W. 59 Phillips W.M. 60 Pearson R.W. 116 Pell, Howland 117 Pennell Arthur R. 151 Persons, H.H. 194. President, U.S.A., 286. Pres. State Bd. Charities, 413. Perry Ada M. 480. I Platt J.C. 131, 322. Pierce V. Mott 160 O Powers, J.A. 224. Powers, A. 259 Powers, F.P. 486. U Purroy Henry D. 33 YU Quackenbush, R.L. 118 Quinlaw, W.F. 244 A Rathgeber F. 79 Ramsay, N.P. 348. E Remington H.F. 34 402. Redmond Edmond, 143. Reynolds, J.B. 489. Rechnitzer, Max, 490. I Rider, Herbert F. 25 Riding Wm. H. 121 Richardson, T.D. 452. Riis, J.A. 491. O Round Wm. F. 61, 487. Rogers, Sherman D. 66, 69, 277, 488. Robinson, Douglas 120 Rosenbell, E. 245 Rogers, G.T. 310 Robinson, K.G. 323. Roberts, E.H. 340. Roberts, I.P. 382. U Russell, Hon. C.H. 453. YA Scott John Manfield 13. Scudder P. Habry 40 Schwartz Max 45 Schrinklein H.G. 133 Saxton, Chas. T. 195 Satterlee R.S. 208 Sayr, E.A. 305. Straus F. 396. State Lunacy Comm. 418, 478. E Sheffield James R. 36, 324 Sherlock C.R. 37 Shields Wm. G. 123 Serenbetz Ger. B. 162 Sec. of War, 419. Slevin E. de L. 444. Seaman J.T. 454 Shepard, Col. C.O. 493. I Smith Fred. 39 Sloan Geo. B. 171 Spring, Hon. Alfred 187 Smith V. 311 Sinclair, D.J. 368 Spinney Geo. F. 393. Simmons, W.S. 424. Schieren, Hon. C.A. 496. O Stevens Benj. F. 14 Stuber E.J. 15 Stewart W.B. 122 Stanton M.Y. 152 Strong W.R. 225 Shortt, W.A. 260. Short, Mrs. E.L. 270. Solomon, Margret A. 409. Scott, Mrs. F.M. 455. Scott, J.W.H. 95. U Sweet W.L. 172 Sutro, Theo. 367, 494. YA Taylor John A. 124 Tracy, B. F. 349, 388. E Temple Frank 123 Trevelyan, Sir Geo. 319. Terpenny, H. A. 354. 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