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Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge expresses his concern for President Roosevelt’s well being and his confidence in Roosevelt’s abilities in the “greatest office man can now hold on Earth” in the wake of William McKinley’s assassination. Lodge regrets his absence from the nation at such a time, but knows that Roosevelt is surrounded by experienced men who will advise him and approves of Roosevelt’s request that the current Cabinet stay on. Lodge discusses his opinion that John Hay will not remain in public office despite having all the qualities a Secretary of State should have and Elihu Root’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of State. Lodge also assures Roosevelt that he will help him in the Senate if he can and that Roosevelt should call on him whenever he needs assistance.

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1901-09-15

Telegram from Matthew Stanley Quay to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Quay requests that Vice President Roosevelt deliver a speech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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1901-09-06

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Douglas Robinson encloses a $12 check to cover his sons’ expenses on the trip they took with Vice President Roosevelt. The boys enjoyed the trip and Robinson argues in favor of Roosevelt accepting the money. The attempted assassination of President McKinley was a “frightful shock.” The reports of McKinley’s health are encouraging and, should the worst happen, there is a strong man for the country to rely upon.

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1901-09-06

Letter from Wilhelm Snyman to Theodore Roosevelt

Wilhelm Snyman thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his help. He has made arrangements with Charles D. Pierce, the Orange Free State consul in New York, and the American consul in East London to transfer money to his wife, Sarah Viljoen Snyman.

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1901-09-06

Letter from Graeme Stewart to Theodore Roosevelt

Graeme Stewart is sending a copy of the National Criterion, a Republican monthly magazine published in Chicago, Illinois. Carl Mueller is a large stock holder in the magazine and would like to have an article and autograph from Vice President Roosevelt for the next issue. The expected circulation will be around 50,000.

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1901-09-06

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White encloses a letter from Dennis Thomas Flynn. White has agreed to meet with Flynn in Washington, D.C., and asks if Vice President Roosevelt could join him.

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1901-09-06

Telegram from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is deeply grieved at the attempted assassination of President McKinley. The children are well and happy. They will be leaving on September 14.

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1901-09-07

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lyman Abbott thanks Vice President Roosevelt for a speech which will be published with President McKinley’s Pan-American speech. He thinks that these two speeches printed together will show the country that, if necessary, the policies of the McKinley administration will be maintained under Roosevelt. Abbott’s confidence in Roosevelt makes him less apprehensive of the future.

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1901-09-07

Telegram from R. M. Methner and J. R. Dean to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of Beaumont Aerie 108 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, R. M. Methner and J. R. Dean send condolences for the attempted assassination of President McKinley. They hope for his recovery.

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1901-09-07

Letter from Fred Biffar to Theodore Roosevelt

Fred Biffar is indignant at the attempted assassination of President McKinley and encourages Vice President Roosevelt to “stamp out” anarchism.

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1901-09-07

Telegram from James Gillespie Blaine to Theodore Roosevelt

James Gillespie Blaine’s mother is very concerned about President McKinley’s condition. Blaine asks that Vice President Roosevelt wire her directly.

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1901-09-07

Telegram to Theodore Roosevelt

An unknown individual requests the condition and prospects of President McKinley, who had been shot the previous day. Handwritten and typed copies.

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1901-09-07

Telegram from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler hopes for President McKinley’s recovery and is ready for Vice President Roosevelt’s “summons” if necessary.

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1901-09-07

Telegram from Robert E. Carey to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert E. Carey prays that God will sustain Vice President Roosevelt in this trying time. Carey is referencing the attempted assassination of President William McKinley.

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1901-09-07

Letter from Fremont Cole to Theodore Roosevelt

Fremont Cole heard a false report that President McKinley had died and wired Vice President Roosevelt thanking God he was the president. However it appears that McKinley will survive, but if the worst happens Cole believes Roosevelt will be the “noblest and greatest of presidents.”

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1901-09-07

Letter from Emily B. Elwell to Theodore Roosevelt

Emily B. Elwell claims that one of the Almshouse attendants on Blackwell’s Island responded to the news of the attempted assassination of President McKinley by saying he may die. Elwell believes that the attendant should be severely punished.

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1901-09-07

Telegram from Charles Harcourt to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the Grand Army of the Republic, Charles Harcourt expresses sympathy at the attempted assassination of President McKinley.

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1901-09-07

Letter from Elisha Ely Garrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Elisha Ely Garrison extends his sympathy to Vice President Roosevelt over the attempted assassination of President McKinley. The “Colt’s matter” has been settled and Garrison is traveling there in October.

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1901-09-07

Letter from Martin Handy to Theodore Roosevelt

Martin Handy is distressed that authorities allowed a man with a sling to get so close to President McKinley and then fire two shots. He hopes and prays that Vice President Roosevelt will learn from the attempted assassination and that God will protect and guide him.

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Creation Date

1901-09-07

America to-day

Newspaper article forecasting American industrial and commercial supremacy.

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1901-09-09