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Akins, Thomas J. (Thomas Jasper), 1852-1924

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Letter from Thomas J. Akins to William Loeb

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to William Loeb

Thomas J. Akins sends William Loeb two clippings that indicate Joseph E. Black will be seeking appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Western District of Missouri. Although Akins has taken little interest in appointments in the past because Senator William Warner has shown “great wisdom,” Akins wishes in this instance to express his opposition to Black’s appointment because Black opposed President Roosevelt’s nomination at the 1902 State Convention. Black was said to have distributed the Hanna badges and buttons and to have “talked very ugly about the President,” and Black’s nomination would revive feuds in Missouri. Akins wants to advise Roosevelt that Black’s appointment would be a “great mistake.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-02

Creator(s)

Akins, Thomas J. (Thomas Jasper), 1852-1924

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas K. Niedringhaus received the Missouri Republican caucus nomination for Senate. The caucus nomination reached stalemate after supporters of the opponent Richard C. Kerens questioned Niedringhaus’s integrity. Thomas J. Atkins supports Niedringhaus and sees him as an ally of President Roosevelt’s administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-19

Creator(s)

Akins, Thomas J. (Thomas Jasper), 1852-1924

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Treasurer at St. Louis Thomas J. Akins informs President Roosevelt that he has complied with Roosevelt’s recent letter regarding the letter from Dr. Albert Shaw, and that the letters will not be published. Akins tells Roosevelt that he has worked to guard the interests of the Republican party during the present election, and believes that Roosevelt should have no problems winning a national victory. He hopes that his actions have been enough to add Missouri’s electoral votes to Roosevelt’s total, and feels that the Republican Party is in a better position in Missouri now than it has been in the past.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-07

Creator(s)

Akins, Thomas J. (Thomas Jasper), 1852-1924

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Treasurer at St. Louis Thomas J. Akins does not believe that Dr. Albert Shaw’s letter is in the possession of any member of the Missouri Republican State Committee, but will do his best to see if he can locate it. Akins has worked to bring the Republican party of Missouri together, and believes there will be a large increase in voters in the upcoming election. While he is not sure if President Roosevelt will win the state he has a chance of doing so. In a handwritten postscript Akins notes that he has just received Roosevelt’s letter, and will follow the instructions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-31

Creator(s)

Akins, Thomas J. (Thomas Jasper), 1852-1924

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas J. Akins, Postmaster of St. Louis, Missouri, updates Theodore Roosevelt on the political situation in Missouri. The upcoming race for the U.S. Senate is of particular importance. Democrats David R. Francis and James A. Reed to not represent what Akins and Roosevelt believe is appropriate in public life. The Republican William Warner is likely running again for the seat, but he is not in good health.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-07-28

Creator(s)

Akins, Thomas J. (Thomas Jasper), 1852-1924