Foulke, William Dudley, 1848-1935

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke writes to President Roosevelt about accusations that Roosevelt is manipulating patronage in favor of Secretary of War William H. Taft’s candidacy. Foulke presented a statement from Roosevelt to the executive committee of the Indiana Civil Service Reform Association and offered an investigation of the matter, but the critics of Roosevelt did not want that, and instead demanded a blanket statement against official interference. Foulke sends Roosevelt a copy of a statement he gave to the Indianapolis News for his own information.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-23

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Elliot H. Goodwin

William Dudley Foulke tells Elliot H. Goodwin that he is always in favor of investigation of improper use of patronage, but thinks that the suggestion to investigate the use of patronage in favor of William H. Taft, as suggested by the Indianapolis News, does not make sense. Foulke also tells Goodwin about some of the proceedings of a recent Indiana Civil Service Reform Association meeting.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-22

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of his former classmate, David B. Ogden, William Dudley Foulke asks President Roosevelt to reconsider the charges of disloyalty brought against Francis Augustus MacNutt when he was in Spain. Foulke says that minister Archibald Loudon Snowden has made contradictory statements about the matter. Foulke also notes that attacks on Roosevelt in the press are becoming milder, perhaps because they seem to be ineffectual.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-12

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke sends President Roosevelt several new clippings regarding the ways his enemies in Ohio and Indiana have been trying to discredit him, particularly allegations he has done nothing to limit political corruption in Cincinnati driven by George Barnsdale Cox and that his antitrust investigations are responsible for the current financial crisis. Foulke also offers his own suggestions as to how Roosevelt could best curb the power of monopolies.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-14

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke writes to President Roosevelt regarding Francis Augustus MacNutt, who is accused of divulging secrets. Archibald Loudon Snowden, who had previously agreed to write a statement, now refuses to write one. Foulke believes this disqualifies Snowden to offer evidence regarding MacNutt’s guilt or innocence. Foulke suggests Roosevelt send someone trustworthy to resolve the issue.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-30

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke writes to President Roosevelt to ask for input on an invitation that has been extended to him, to consider the presidency of the Philadelphia Ledger, with editorial direction.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-11

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to William Loeb

William Dudley Foulke is concerned with statements he has seen recently suggesting that President Roosevelt is in favor of miscegenation. Roosevelt had previously told Foulke that the topic of miscegenation had come before him twice previously, and Foulke asks William Loeb if he can provide him some details about those cases.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-21

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke writes to President Roosevelt to express his opinion that the residents of New York City tenements will help secure the Republican ticket because of their positive feelings towards Roosevelt and suggests that canvassing efforts be focused there.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-06

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke informs President Roosevelt that he is at work reviewing all of Alton B. Parker’s judicial decisions for campaign purposes. Foulke also tells Roosevelt that he will help however he can until the election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-30

An appreciation of Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke describes and praises President Roosevelt’s character, and declares that “all these things fit him better than any man living to be President of a young, vigorous, great and flourishing Republic.” This essay is accompanied by a portrait of Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-09

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner Foulke reports on a conversation he had with Senator Beveridge regarding Senator Fairbanks’s plans “for fixing the Indiana organization” against President Roosevelt. Beveridge was not interested in Foulke’s plan to resign in order to work for the presidential campaign.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-14

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to the United States Civil Service Commission

William D. Foulke submits a report on the raising of campaign funds among New York custom house inspectors and efforts to promote the passage of a bill raising inspectors’ wages.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-28

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner Foulke has spoken with Mr. Andrews and Senator Quay regarding the illegal circular sent to federal employees requesting campaign contributions. The violation will be laid before Attorney General Knox.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-19

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke is writing to ask President Roosevelt for instruction on how to respond to an item in the New York Times. Foulke argues that if the enclosure is like the full report, there can be a humorous and instructive lesson.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-15

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke objects to the appointment of Dulany as messenger because there are already messengers on the eligible list and Dulany has not been employed long enough to be classified as a messenger. Foulke points out that President Roosevelt would incur criticism for breaking established civil service policy when he claims to be supportive of civil service reform.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-16

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner Foulke relates a conversation with Representative Hopkins, the Chairman of the Census Committee.  Hopkins is concerned about an amendment introduced by Representative Hay that classifies all of the present Census staff.  Hopkins does not want Congress to take any action that would conflict with President Roosevelt and asked if Roosevelt would veto the amended bill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-28

Telegram from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke accepts President Roosevelt’s appointment to the Civil Service Commission.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-21

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

At a meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League, William Dudley Foulke laid out what the league should expect, and not expect, from the Roosevelt administration. The league is very supportive of President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-16

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

William Dudley Foulke is pleased that after a difficult time the nation will be led by President Roosevelt. He is at Roosevelt’s command.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-21