Letter from Edward L. Burlingame to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward L. Burlingame is pleased with Governor Roosevelt’s draft of the biography of Oliver Cromwell.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-20
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Letter from Gherardi Davis to Theodore Roosevelt
Gherardi Davis writes to go over the recent political success of the Republican party in the 27th District of New York. The Republican party was “overwhelmingly successful” in the primary election. Davis also reports that his district is sometimes called the “statesman’s district” due to the number of people that serve the public.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-20
Letter from Lemuel Ely Quigg to Theodore Roosevelt
Lemuel Ely Quigg provides his side of the story in a political dispute occurring within the 27th Assembly District. The fight was not meant to disrespect Gherardi Davis and he showed “much stupidity” for getting involved in the quarrel.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-20
Letter from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt
Elihu Root asks Theodore Roosevelt for any information on the Philippines he has received from his sources.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-20
Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
Gherardi Davis and Ben Sands have been successful in the primary of the 27th Assembly District.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-20
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood to Theodore Roosevelt
Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood writes to Governor Roosevelt about her attempt to see him when he was in Delhi, New York. She regrets that she arrived slightly too late to see and hear Roosevelt, and wishes that she had been able to invite Roosevelt to dinner and to see her son’s house. Sherwood provides brief descriptions of her sons, both excellent Republicans. She promises that next time they will arrive before all the politicians do.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-20
Letter from William Austin Wadsworth to Theodore Roosevelt
Major William Austin Wadsworth invites Governor Roosevelt to visit him at his yacht, which is anchored in Tompkinsville, New York.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-20
Letter from Herman Henry Kohlsaat to Theodore Roosevelt
Herman Henry Kohlsaat encourages Governor Roosevelt to draw on him for information.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-21
Letter from Arthur Hamilton Lee to Theodore Roosevelt
Arthur Hamilton Lee has been recently engaged to Ruth Moore and would like Governor Roosevelt to keep the news to himself for the time being. This recent change will prevent Lee from visiting Roosevelt as planned.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-24
Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt
Douglas Robinson is assisting Theodore Roosevelt with confirming and ferrying guests to a yacht race in the near future.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-25
Letter from George H. Lyman to Theodore Roosevelt
George H. Lyman does not know why Cabot believes Governor Roosevelt is expected in Boston on October 25 but will look into the matter. Lyman approves of Roosevelt’s leadership. He describes Massachusetts as “the hot-bed of copperheads, mugwumps and this dangerous element of traitor.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-25
Letter from Alton B. Parker to Theodore Roosevelt
Alton B. Parker advises Governor Roosevelt on the selection of judges, noting that it is best to promote associate members of the court to higher positions, rather than bring in appointees from outside.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-25
Letter from James R. Sheffield to Gherardi Davis
James R. Sheffield congratulates Gherardi Davis on his victory over Quigg in the primary for the 27th Assembly District. Sheffield also reveals that Governor Roosevelt intervened on behalf of Davis.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-25
Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield believes Lemuel Ely Quigg has no reason to be angry with Governor Roosevelt. Gherardi Davis ought to be thankful for what others have done for him. Sheffield also commends President Roosevelt’s speech in Ohio, which he believes will influence the national Republican platform in the coming campaign.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-25
Letter from William Austin Wadsworth to Theodore Roosevelt
William Austin Wadsworth will be at home at least until Christmas and probably all winter. He invites Theodore Roosevelt to “come any time you like.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-25
Letter from Gherardi Davis to Theodore Roosevelt
Gherardi Davis thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his help in the 27th Assembly District.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-26
Letter from Gherardi Davis to James R. Sheffield
Gherardi Davis says he has the same high opinion of Governor Roosevelt as James R. Sheffield, and the men of the 27th Assembly District appreciate what the Governor did.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-26
Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield has spoken with Gherardi Davis and Ben Sands about Governor Roosevelt’s efforts on behalf of their campaigns. He replies to an invitation from Roosevelt and says that he would be pleased to make a visit to Albany.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-27
Letter from W. B. Hastings to Theodore Roosevelt
W. B. Hastings sends news that Julian Ralph is going to the Transvaal for the Daily Mail, presumably to report on the Boer War; and will be the “only American correspondent on the field.” He also relates viewing a large demonstration at Trafalgar Square.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-28
Letter from V. Steenstrup to Theodore Roosevelt
Lieutenant Steenstrup of the Danish Army is planning a lecture on the Spanish-American War to be given to his comrades. He hopes that Governor Roosevelt, a well known participant in the war, can offer advice on the “best books dealing with the subject.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1899-09-29