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Long, Chester I. (Chester Isaiah), 1860-1934

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Letter from Chester I. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

Chester I. Long reassures President Roosevelt that Former Kansas Senator Joseph R. Burton’s attack on him has had no significant impact upon the people of Kansas. He requests that efforts to secure a delegation for William H. Taft as the Republican nominee as President begin as soon as possible, coinciding with Taft’s upcoming speech in Ottawa. He has requested Kansas Senator Charles Curtis to meet with Roosevelt to “discuss the situation fully.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-01

Letter from Chester I. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Long responds to an earlier letter from President Roosevelt about the railroad rate bill. He asks if Roosevelt would allow him to make the letter public, should the situation demand it, as he thinks that it would show that the law is a good one and would be helpful for Kansas.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-27

Letter from Chester I. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Long writes to President Roosevelt to detail his suggestions regarding railroad rate legislation and the Hepburn Bill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-03

Letter from Chester I. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Long details to President Roosevelt the trouble he is having in Kansas gathering support for the Dolliver and Hepburn bills. Long’s specific opponents are the Kansas Civic League, a state organization focused on railroad rate legislation.