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Fish, Hamilton, II, 1849-1936

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Letter from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Hamilton Fish informs William Loeb that Louis Frisbie Payn will be visiting the White House and reminds Loeb that Payn can be helpful to President Roosevelt’s presidential campaign. Fish also would like Loeb to tell Roosevelt that John Clay Davies would like to work with George B. Cortelyou on the presidential campaign. Fish believes that Davies can be an asset to Cortelyou.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-28

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish is letting the President know that Lou F. Payn thinks that it would not be a good idea to visit the President before the National Committee. Fish states that Payn would be a good ally throughout the presidential campaign due his large constituency throughout the state. Fish states the people suggested by Governor Odell and Senator Platt would not be worth their while or be useful in the financial district.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-26

Letter from Hamilton Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hamilton Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish recommends Nelson W. Aldrich for appointment as chairman of the National Republican Committee. The New York State Convention was harmonious, with strong delegate support going to Thomas Collier Platt. Fish believes that the decision made involving Leslie M. Shaw, Charles H. Murray, and Mr. Bliss was “a very wise one.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-13

Letter from Hamilton Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hamilton Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish comments on the outcome of the conference held regarding the leadership of the Republican party in the state of New York, with Senator Platt supporting the chairmanship of Governor Benjamin B. Odell. Fish suggests that there is “little reason to doubt” President Roosevelt will secure New York’s electoral vote, now that this matter has been settled.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-21

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish expresses his disapproval of General John H. Ketcham as a candidate for Chairman of the House Post Office committee. Fish encourages President Roosevelt to meet with Senator Platt regarding The Outlook. Fish assumes that Roosevelt is pleased to hear through Mr. Loeb that he and Mr. Stranahan secured a meeting with Platt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-07