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Seth Low is very busy with the campaign and can speak with President Roosevelt about the Brooklyn post office after the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09
Seth Low thanks President Roosevelt for the letter and offers his services regarding Brooklyn, New York, appointments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-28
Seth Low will not be able to visit Washington until after the election. He knows the fight will be a hard one and hopes they can “make a San Juan Hill of it.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-25
Seth Low congratulates President Roosevelt on his actions after succeeding to the presidency, including keeping William McKinley’s cabinet. Low will be in New York on September 25 and will be available to meet with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-18
Seth Low writes to encourage President Roosevelt in the wake of William McKinley’s death. Low hopes Roosevelt will keep the current Cabinet, especially Secretary of State Hay, Secretary of the Treasury Gage, Secretary of the Navy Long, Secretary of War Root, and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. Low praises Roosevelt’s service as Governor of New York and wishes him the same success as President. Low reminds Roosevelt that he is likely to be judged more by those he appoints than by what actions he takes and that good appointments result in good government and good administration. Low expresses his pleasure that people are now saying that McKinley will be remembered as one of the nation’s great presidents.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
The nation sympathizes with President Roosevelt and will support him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Seth Low expresses his sympathy at the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He is shocked that Americans of his age have seen three presidents shot. Low expects Vice President Roosevelt to accept his new duties, even if they are temporary, with “high-minded and patriotic spirit.” However, he warns against speaking to the press as public figures who do so are not taken seriously.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-07