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Senator Lodge returns the correspondence between Secretary of War Elihu Root and Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-28
Senator Lodge returns Mr. Van Kleeck’s letter regarding the involvement of federal office holders in the recent selection of a Senator from Colorado. He argues that the factions supporting Edward Oliver Wolcott and Philip Battell Stewart “tore the state apart,” but holds out hope that the state can be carried in the 1904 elections because both Republican factions support President Roosevelt. Lodge further compliments Roosevelt on his choices for the Alaskan Boundary Commission, mentions his recent work with Senator Aldrich on the Philippine currency bill, and suggests steps to push the bill through the House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-17
Senator Lodge sends a historical pamphlet on a “small historical event” that involved one of Lodge’s relatives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-06
According to Senator Lodge, Dr. Winslow was removed from the Secretaryship for “good and sufficient reasons.” Winslow’s efforts to return should be ignored.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-09
Senator Lodge sends a memo about Charles Paine.
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1903-01-11
Senator Lodge encloses the papers of John Mason Brown who would like to be a Judge Advocate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-11
Senator Lodge encloses the amendment he added to the Sundry Civil Appropriations bill. Governor Taft has noted the importance of this amendment and Lodge asks President Roosevelt to recommend its passage to Congress.
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1903-01-06
Senator Lodge returns the letter from Gebbie and Company and his autograph. He asks what he is going to get out of his being “immortalized” in this “splendid edition.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-01
Senator Lodge would like President Roosevelt to urge the passage of an immigration bill in an upcoming speech. On the eve of the election, Lodge expects the Republicans to win twelve congressional seats and the governorship in Massachusetts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-03
Senator Lodge insists that Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody keep his engagements as he believes it necessary for the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-23
Senator Lodge fears the political repercussions of signing the treaty before the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-17
Senator Lodge is pleased with the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and believes Republicans in Massachusetts will benefit. Lodge has two problems with which he would like help. First, he is seeking a fishing treaty with Newfoundland but wants to delay an agreement until after the election because he believes such a treaty will be unpopular in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Secondly, there is a Swedish translator that is set to be removed as he has not passed the civil service exam. Lodge would like him to keep his position as his removal will be unpopular and the replacement candidates are less than adequate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20
Senator Lodge commends President Roosevelt’s work to bring the coal strike to an end and blames the operators for the lack of progress. He thinks the operators are being backed by J. Pierpont Morgan and that Morgan is playing with fire. Lodge urges Roosevelt to keep up the pressure on all parties to bring the strike to an end.
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1902-10-11
Senator Lodge is pleased with the West appointment.
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1902-10-13
Senator Lodge expresses his pleasure at President Roosevelt’s work, most likely referring to the arbitration of the Anthracite Coal Strike.
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1902-10-14
Senator Lodge would appreciate the signing of the treaty to be delayed until he hears from the collector of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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1902-10-14
Senator Lodge forwards a letter from Charles Francis Adams suggesting the creation of a commission to investigate the Anthracite Coal Strike, which Lodge thinks might be a good idea. Lodge is suffering attacks from Mr. Fess, a recent nominee for Congress, regarding Canadian reciprocity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-07
Senator Lodge favors making a convention with Premier Bond of Newfoundland.
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1902-10-10
Premier Bond of Newfoundland would like to speak with Secretary Hay regarding the draft of a fishing treaty.
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1902-10-10
Senator Lodge thought President Roosevelt’s statement was admirable and is glad he made the attempt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04