Bristow, Joseph L. (Joseph Little), 1861-1944

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-07

Creator(s)

Bristow, Joseph L. (Joseph Little), 1861-1944

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-07-12

Creator(s)

Bristow, Joseph L. (Joseph Little), 1861-1944

Language

English

Request for a recommendation for postmaster at the Cochetopa office in Colorado.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-26

Request for a recommendation for postmaster at the Vega office in Colorado.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-13

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-29

Creator(s)

Bristow, Joseph L. (Joseph Little), 1861-1944

Recipient

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Senator Bristow encloses a copy of his bill for the creation of an industrial commission. He views the commission as a combination of the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Comptroller of the Currency. Bristow describes various aspects of the bill and requests Theodore Roosevelt’s suggestions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-26

Senator Bristow appreciates Theodore Roosevelt mentioning Bristow’s proposed constitutional amendments in a recent speech. Bristow reviews the two bills he has been working on, one for the industrial commission and the other for the direct election of postmasters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-19

Senator Bristow reviews his plans with Theodore Roosevelt for their meeting in the near future to discuss Kansas politics.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-18

Senator Bristow believes that General Frederick Funston and General Albert Leopold Mills are more deserving of an unnamed appointment then General William W. Wotherspoon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-02

Senator Bristow has received the Pinchot bill and considers it incomplete. Bristow would like the “literary force” of the Progressive Party to write articles supporting the constitutional amendments that are being advocated by the party. He considers these amendments fundamental to the progressive fight.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-05

Senator Bristow is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt will support the constitutional amendments he has proposed. Bristow has contacted Senator Smith regarding Helen Dortch Longstreet’s situation. She is being punished for her loyalty towards Roosevelt and Smith has suggested that she could succeed the Congressman from Gainesville, Georgia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-10

Senator Bristow encloses a letter from President Benton of the University of Vermont requesting a meeting with Theodore Roosevelt for a student admirer. Henry Justin Allen reported having a great time at the National Progressive Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-13

Senator Bristow agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s views on the Texas appointments. There should not be a problem as long as Senator Culberson continues to oppose all confirmations. Culberson is arguing that the vacancies will prevent Democrats from carrying out their rightful patronage.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-14

Letter of introduction for George W. Blankenship, who is anxious to assist with Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-25

Senator Bristow would be pleased to consult with Theodore Roosevelt but will find it difficult to schedule a meeting this week due to several pending bills.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-20

Senator Bristow would be appreciative if Theodore Roosevelt could speak at the Lincoln Park Chautauqua in Cawker City, Kansas. The distances involved might make the trip inconvenient and Bristow defers judgment on the desirability of the trip to William Allen White.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

At the suggestion of Senator Dixon, Senator Bristow provides observations on trusts, the judiciary, and the civil service that he would like to see incorporated into the platform of Theodore Roosevelt’s new party. He suggests amending the Sherman Act and advocates for widespread adoption of the initiative, referendum, and recall. Bristow would like to reorganize the federal courts to make them more responsive to modern conditions and public opinion. He would like the civil service to be based on an elective system to remove patronage and free the president to focus more on general public welfare as opposed to appointments. Bristow concludes by suggesting that the party only be referred to as the “progressive party” as this is more positive then the new or third party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-15

At the suggestion of Senator Dixon, Senator Bristow provides his views on the parcel post, income tax, inheritance tax, and Mississippi River improvements. He adds a suggestion that railroads could be built to the Alaskan coal fields to supply coal to the western United States and the Navy’s Pacific fleet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-30

In response to a previous request, Senator Bristow provides his opinion on a recent workers’ compensation law. Bristow is supportive of the law and reports that a majority of railroad employees are also favorable to it. Some opposition has been raised due to low compensation for some injuries but Bristow believes that this can be amended after the law has passed legal scrutiny.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-11

Senator Bristow congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his Columbus speech and supports placing power in the hands of the people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-23