Fish, Hamilton, II, 1849-1936

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1899-12-07

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hamilton Fish

Hamilton Fish informs President Roosevelt that two men interested in meeting with him to discuss his policy on corporations are “among the most vehement in their denunciations of” his policies. They are lawyer and railroad president Edward R. Bacon and coal baron Edward J. Berwind.

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1907-03-27

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Assistant Treasurer Fish writes to President Roosevelt through William Loeb that the political situation in New York has improved as previously reticent politicians, such as New York Governor Odell, are now showing support for Roosevelt’s renomination after the admirable way in which Roosevelt treated Senator Hanna’s initial lack of support. Fish closes by addressing the irregularities in the post office department and suggesting that any fraud should be investigated and punished.

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1903-06-05

Letter from Hamilton Fish to William Loeb

Assistant United States Treasurer Fish informs William Loeb that he would be pleased to come have lunch with President Roosevelt on Thursday. Fish recently returned from a trip to the West coast, and thinks it would be good for people who criticize the administration to take a similar trip, as their views would be changed upon their return.

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1903-09-22

Letter from Hamilton Fish to Rudolph Forster

Assistant United States Treasurer Hamilton Fish asks Rudolph Forster to inform President Roosevelt that, given the contents of a previous letter, he will not go to Washington, D.C.

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1903-1908

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

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1912-04-04

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Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Fish warns Theodore Roosevelt against selecting Dwight or Representative J. Sloat Fassett as the New York State Chairman of the Republican Party.

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1910-10-01

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

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1910-05-27

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Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

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1910-05-10

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Letter from Hamilton Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt in August to discuss the political situation in New York State.

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1909-07-29

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Assistant Treasurer of the United States Fish confirms to William Loeb he also heard that Supreme Court Justice David J. Brewer had recently publicly criticized President Roosevelt while saying New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes was a superior politician. Fish considers Brewer’s behavior to be typical of factions opposing Roosevelt.

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1907-11-21

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish II, Assistant Treasurer of the United States, sends President Roosevelt a copy of a plan that seeks to injure Roosevelt’s reputation among people backed by the wealthy. The information comes from a newspaperman whom Fish assures is reliable. While he does not believe the plan will succeed, Fish wants Roosevelt to know and is willing to follow-up on the matter as Roosevelt advises.

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1907-11-14

Letter from Hamilton II Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant United States Treasurer Fish tells President Roosevelt of a letter he received from Senator Thomas Collier Platt. Fish told Roosevelt that because of his cordial relationship with Platt, he was inclined to honor the senator’s request to meet unless Roosevelt did not wish it.

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1906-07-14

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish writes to President Roosevelt regarding a misunderstanding over endorsement of Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright for the speakership position. Fish also mentions James Wolcott Wadsworth.

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1906-01-03

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Treasurer of the United States Fish provides Theodore Roosevelt with information regarding candidates for the chairman of the New York County Committee and New York politics in this reply to a previous letter from Roosevelt.

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1905-11-22

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish II forwards to President Roosevelt a letter from Luther B. Little stating that “full returns have not yet been received.” Fish wonders if Roosevelt has made any progress with General John Henry Ketcham. Fish also comments on the future influence of Governor Benjamin B. Odell. He does not attach any importance to recent newspaper accounts that Odell will opt for reelection.

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1903-11-17

Telegram from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Hamilton Fish informs William Loeb that an interview with Senator Platt on the New York election will appear in the paper.

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1903-11-05

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish suggests that President Roosevelt not let word leak out to the press about his invitation extended to a certain high official. He further suggests giving the press the substance of the conversation right after the interview. Finally, he questions Ward’s visits with Roosevelt.

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1905-08-06

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish suggests that President Roosevelt discuss with Senator Thomas Collier Platt who should be the delegates to the National Convention for several New York districts.

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1905-07-20

Telegram from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Hamilton Fish informs William Loeb that a visitor will be arriving tomorrow.

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