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James Blanchard warns Theodore Roosevelt of a seating dispute between the Wisconsin delegations to the National Convention led by Governor Robert M. La Follette and Senator John C. Spooner. Blanchard fears that Wisconsin may go Democratic in the fall election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-19
“Your appointment of Clarke and myself has been endorsed by the people. You selected winner.” (President Roosevelt, when serving as governor of New York, had appointed James Armstrong Blanchard and John Proctor Clarke to fill vacancies on the New York Supreme Court. Both men were elected in their own right in the November 1901 election.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06
Justice Blanchard expresses his confidence in President Roosevelt as Roosevelt succeeds to the presidency. He recommends that Roosevelt publicly announce his intention to maintain William McKinley’s policies and to accept any Cabinet resignations if they are tendered.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14