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Marcus Braun congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on the birth of his first grandchild. He explains the situation surrounding the newspapers’ claims of him being a “common gambler.” Braun would not dignify the comment but feels it important to do so since Roosevelt’s “illustrious name has been dragged into it.”
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1911-08-17
Marcus Braun returned from Europe and wants to meet with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss important matters.
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1911-08-07
Marcus Braun asks Theodore Roosevelt when he can bring Ben Lazar Van Straaten to meet with him.
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1911-05-15
Marcus Braun informs Theodore Roosevelt that the Hungarian Republican Club dinner in honor of President William H. Taft has been postponed until April 26. The membership of the club would very much like for Roosevelt to speak at the dinner.
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1911-03-20
Marcus Braun wishes to speak with Theodore Roosevelt regarding an important matter, and asks to schedule an appointment with him at the earliest possible convenience.
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1911-02-27
Marcus Braun discusses the conference on immigration held on December 24, 1910. A committee was appointed to draft plans for a permanent national organization to establish better conditions governing immigration. He invites Theodore Roosevelt to hear to committee’s report on January 14.
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1911-01-11
Marcus Braun sends President Roosevelt a Christmas gift of Hungarian beverages, and says that while this may be his last chance to send them to the White House, it will not be the last time he will send it to his friend. Braun hopes Roosevelt to hold Roosevelt to his promise to be an honored guest at a gathering of Hungarians upon his return from his African safari.
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1908-12-21
Marcus Braun sends President Roosevelt a few bottles of “choice beverages” for Christmas. He respects Roosevelt’s wishes greatly, but is having trouble keeping quiet in light of what is going on politically. He would like to meet in person to discuss some things Roosevelt should know.
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1907-12-21
Marcus Braun sends President Roosevelt some red wine and well-wishes for his 49th birthday. Braun has been assured that this wine pairs well with bear meat, and tells Roosevelt a bit about the provenance of the wine. Braun hopes that Roosevelt will persevere with his endeavors like the vineyard workers.
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1907-10-24
Marcus Braun updates William Loeb on the political situation in New York after a discussion the two men recently had. Braun believes Public Service Commissioner Frederick C. Stevens may be planning some kind of political scheme to “get the old gang back into power.” The situation is so upsetting to Braun that he has resigned from the Hungarian Republican Club, but he can rally his associates if the need arises. Braun shares a commendation he received for his work, but says a raise or promotion would have been more welcome to him and his family.
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1907-06-17
Marcus Braun encloses an article warning Austro-Hungarian Consul Thomas Dessewffy von Csernek und Tarkeö and other Hungarians that they should not interfere in the affairs of American citizens.
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1904-09-07
Marcus Braun expresses disappointment that President Roosevelt will not record his voice for the gramophone archive of Berlin and addresses other issues in William Loeb’s letter. Braun also informs Loeb of the various Republican Leagues he has formed in order to organize voters for the upcoming election. Braun recommends that Loeb organize the foreign press bureau and suggests hiring Max Stern to ensure as many voters as possible turn out for Roosevelt.
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1904-07-08
Marcus Braun, the President of the Hungarian Republican Club of New York, extends holiday cheer to President Roosevelt by sending Roosevelt “a small assortment of Hungarian beverages with unpronounceable names.”
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1903-12-23
Continuing his effort to introduce President Roosevelt to Hungarian cuisine, Marcus Braun has forwarded two goose livers imported from Gabriel Agoston’s mother in Hungary: one for William Loeb and one for Roosevelt.
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1903-03-04
Marcus Braun sends President Roosevelt a goose liver from Gabriel Agoston’s mother in Hungary.
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1903-03-04
Marcus Braun suggests that a visit by Secretary of State John Hay to the east side of New York, New York, could greatly increase the Republican vote among immigrants, especially Jews. Hay’s profile in the area has recently increased after his stand on the persecution of Romanian Jews.
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1902-10-15
Marcus Braun would like Secretary of State John Hay to make an address on the Lower East Side of New York, New York. He believes this would help the Republicans elect Charles S. Adler to Congress.
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1902-10-15
Marcus Braun suggests that a visit by Secretary of State John Hay to the east side of New York, New York, could greatly increase the Republican vote among immigrants, especially Jews. Hay’s profile in the area has recently increased after his stand on the persecution of Romanian Jews.
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1902-10-15
Marcus Braun will not accept the position at Ellis Island due to the low pay but recommends his associate, William Blau, for the position.
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1902-08-04
When Marcus Braun recently spoke with President Roosevelt, he forgot to submit a statement of facts about himself, which he now encloses.
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1902-04-24