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John Laughlin asks William Loeb to thank President Roosevelt for his friendship and for sending Laughlin a letter. Laughlin then adds that he is sure he can get Senator Depew and Senator Platt to endorse him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-17
John Laughlin praises President Roosevelt’s letter accepting the presidential nomination, which clearly makes the case for Republicans. Laughlin will be unable to attend the New York state convention due to a leg injury he sustained in Yellowstone National Park, but intends to do what he can to further Roosevelt’s cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-14
Commercial interests in Buffalo desire the appointment of George Clinton to the international commission on lake levels. John Laughlin hopes that Senator Depew will support Clinton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-08
John Laughlin recommends George Clinton for appointment to the international commission that will investigate water levels on the Great Lakes, citing the support that a Clinton appointment would receive from Buffalo’s business and canal interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-12
John Laughlin tells President Roosevelt that he has learned much of a political nature since their last meeting. He wishes to see Roosevelt to discuss this information in person before he leaves Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-24
John Laughlin is sending an enclosure with statements made by Governor Benjamin B. Odell of New York. Senator Timothy Edwards Ellsworth told Laughlin that two speakers mentioned O’Dell in connection with the presidency in 1904 if President Roosevelt is not the man to run. Laughlin thinks that Roosevelt might like to know this information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-25
John Laughlin expresses his horror and sympathy at the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He invites Vice President Roosevelt to dinner tomorrow evening.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-07