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Congressman Andrews writes President Roosevelt’s secretary, William Loeb, in support of the president’s policy in New Mexico and believes that Governor George Curry should follow suit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-09
William H. Andrews encloses for William Loeb the call for a joint statehood convention that will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. The intention is for all parties to stand together in favor of statehood, and Andrews has urged them all to endorse Theodore Roosevelt and thank him for all he has done.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-14
William H. Andrews encloses a letter from Charles F. Hoff, President of the Democratic Joint Statehood League of Arizona. The people of Arizona have decided to unite into a Joint Statehood League encompassing both parties, not for political purposes, but for the sole purpose of achieving statehood. Andrews asks William Loeb to pay special attention to what has been said about Territory Governor Joseph H. Kibbey. Andrews believes President Roosevelt should appoint General Thomas F. Wilson as the new territorial governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-10
William H. Andrews conveys to William Loeb his feeling that Governor Herbert Hagerman of the New Mexico Territory is trying to “make trouble for us” by hinting at an investigation of Holm O. Bursum and the financial records of a penitentiary. Andrews asserts that Bursum has done no wrong. Regarding Arizona’s bid for statehood, Andrews wrote to approximately 100 Rough Riders there; most are loyal to the President, but a dozen or so responded negatively. Governor Joseph Kibbey of Arizona is “out to defeat joint statehood,” but if Wilson is appointed in Kibbey’s place, Andrews feels statehood would carry in Arizona.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-08
William H. Andrews informs William H. H. Llewellyn that the Republican Central Committee met yesterday and endorsed Theodore Roosevelt, unanimously voted for joint-statehood, and endorsed their delegate to Congress in an “enthusiastic and harmonious” meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-06
William H. Andrews encloses a reproduced copy of a letter that Theodore Roosevelt wrote to Mark A. Rogers. Andrews informs William Loeb that New Mexico’s Territorial Republican Committee just met, and they endorse Roosevelt and declared for joint statehood “practically unanimously.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-05
William H. Andrews confirms receipt of William Loeb’s letter. Major William Llewellyn plans to travel to Oyster Bay in order to report on matters in person. Andrews notes some opposition to joint statehood in New Mexico and Arizona due to Governor Joseph Kibbey’s “attitude,” but he is confident that they will retain majority support. Andrews brings up the fact that Governor Herbert Hagerman is stirring up trouble against members of the organization, and Llewellyn will tell Loeb all about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-28
William H. Andrews agrees with William Loeb about Joseph H. Kibbey, Governor of Arizona Territory, and discusses his strategy for getting Kibbey’s support. Andrews addresses Major William H. H. Llewellyn’s reaction to a letter written by Kibbey, noting that Llewellyn has done nothing or said nothing to anyone about it. Andrews expresses a need for financial support from the Congressional Committee and hopes that Loeb can get them to do something. He further discusses getting support for statehood from corporations, which he thinks may provide great assistance to the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-09
William H. Andrews encloses newspaper clippings related to the meeting of the Democratic and Republican Territorial Committees on joint statehood of Arizona and New Mexico, as well as two letters from O. D. M. Gaddis. He notes that Charles Henry Akers, publisher of the Phoenix Gazette, is anxious to provide his support for joint statehood but is also indebted to his paper. Andrews reports that he has heard nothing from Senator Boies Penrose regarding the matter of President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-07
William H. Andrews encloses a copy of the St. John’s Herald which contains a letter by Isaac Barth, which serves as an example of what is going on in Arizona. Andrews feels confident that joint statehood will win.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-05
William H. Andrews responds to Senator Smoot’s letter regarding the Joint Statehood movement. Andrews implores Smoot to get Democrats Wilfred T. Webb and Andrew Kimball involved in the movement. Although Smoot believes that the general sentiment of voters in Arizona supports statehood, involvement from both parties will help influence more people. Andrews wishes for joint statehood to be the main focus, rather than politics. Andrews encloses a copy of a letter from President Roosevelt to the Secretary of the Statehood League of Arizona that may be of use, and he would be willing to send more, if necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-02
William H. Andrews encloses a letter from Senator Reed Smoot, along with his response. Andrews has also received many letters, some from the Joint Statehood League of Arizona, although he will not send all of those to William Loeb. Andrews writes that the only thing he really needs currently is financial assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-02
William H. Andrews encloses a lengthy letter from Prescott, Arizona. The writer is a Democrat, but Andrews asks William Loeb to take note that the writer expresses his support for Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-31
William H. Andrews updates William Loeb on matters concerning the Joint Statehood movement in Arizona and New Mexico. Andrews met with Joint Statehood supporters in Arizona, who are concerned that Governor Joseph Henry Kibbey will be “against the venture.” Andrews believes that with Kibbey and Chief Justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court Edward Kent on the returning board success “looks a little tough.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-30
William H. Andrews writes to William Loeb from Albuquerque about the campaign for joint statehood of Arizona and New Mexico. He is concerned that the Republican Territorial Committee of Arizona and the Democratic Central Committee will both declare against joint statehood when they meet in August. Andrews discusses his strategy for getting support for joint statehood. He is “quite sure that both the Republican and Democratic Conventions will declare for joint statehood when they meet about the first of September.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-21
William H. Andrews sent copies of the statehood bill to each postmaster in Arizona. He has received one reply so far, which is enclosed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-09
William H. Andrews sends William Loeb some newspaper clippings from New Mexico and informs him that the situation in Arizona seems more encouraging. Andrews would like for the president’s letter to be more widely circulated and seeks permission to have it duplicated and mailed to all people in Arizona and New Mexico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-03
William H. Andrews writes to William Loeb about the political situation in Arizona. Andrews thinks that they could carry the state if they had “old Wilson” as governor. If the stories that Andrews has heard about Governor Joseph H. Kibbey are substantiated, Roosevelt would be justified in dismissing him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-14