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Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

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Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to George B. Cortelyou

Senator Lodge wishes to advise President Roosevelt regarding a matter brought to his attention by Senator George Hoar. He notes that suspensions of the law are possible, and while they always involve risk, this case seems to merit such a suspension. (He is most likely responding to Senator Hoar’s telegrams to the President regarding the case of two children who arrived at Ellis Island with trachoma. The law would bar their entry. Hoar appeals for action to allow them to enter the country and be treated.)

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-01

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Cabot Lodge’s cold has come back with renewed force and he will not be able to meet President Roosevelt for a ride this afternoon. Lodge has arranged for a vote next Monday, but the House will not get him the bill until Thursday. So they can do nothing with it until after the recess, but his committee is ready for it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-13

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge is concerned about the superintendency of the observatory and believes that the Board of Visitors has gone beyond the intentions of the law as passed by Congress. He does not want the question to be reopened and favors keeping the position in the Navy. Lodge hopes the position will not be put under civilian control this year.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-02

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt regarding the possible appointment to assistant paymaster in the army of Octavius Longworth Pruden, which had been intended by President McKinley. If Pruden is promoted and a vacancy in his place as assistant secretary ensues, Lodge would like to propose someone. Lodge also tells Roosevelt that “everyone, literally everyone is with you heart & soul on this Booker Washington matter.” Lodge is disappointed by the southern reaction to the dinner and hopes they will learn.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-19

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge discusses political and personal matters with President Roosevelt. He considers a political appointment for Herbert H. D. Peirce, appointees in Virginia, and the need to discuss appointments in Colorado with Edward Oliver Wolcott before making a decision. He also extends sympathy for Ted Roosevelt’s recent injury.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-24

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge has reflected a lot since the last talk with President Roosevelt. Lodge approves Roosevelt’s comments in his President’s message, especially on reciprocity. He reminds Roosevelt that all questions of patronage should be held in abeyance until after the English treaty goes through. Lodge believes Roosevelt taking various Senators to lunch is doing good.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-17

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge expresses his concern for Vice President Roosevelt in the wake of William McKinley’s near-assassination and hopes that Roosevelt will write him “at once” to assure Lodge of his well being. Lodge talks about a clipping that speaks of Roosevelt in French. Lodge also mentions that George H. Lyman is “here” and worrying about Roosevelt as well. Lodge recounts a story “because it tickled my vanity” of a conversation between Lyman and a German, about Lodge and whether he might not be Secretary of State when Roosevelt was President, and whether Lyman and Lodge would not be dangerous to German interests. The German thought Roosevelt must be dangerous because he had killed 1800 “mountain cats” last winter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-12

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge expresses his concern for President Roosevelt’s well being and his confidence in Roosevelt’s abilities in the “greatest office man can now hold on Earth” in the wake of William McKinley’s assassination. Lodge regrets his absence from the nation at such a time, but knows that Roosevelt is surrounded by experienced men who will advise him and approves of Roosevelt’s request that the current Cabinet stay on. Lodge discusses his opinion that John Hay will not remain in public office despite having all the qualities a Secretary of State should have and Elihu Root’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of State. Lodge also assures Roosevelt that he will help him in the Senate if he can and that Roosevelt should call on him whenever he needs assistance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-15