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Otis, Harrison Gray, 1837-1917

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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Theodore Roosevelt

Harrison Gray Otis offers his opinion on immigration policy. He believes that the United States should establish uniform rules for immigrants from both Europe and Asia that bar “the lame, the halt and the blind” in favor of strong, capable men. Otis also agrees with President Roosevelt on the need for a stronger Navy and comments on foreign policy matters pertaining to China and Japan. Additionally, he offers his opinion on adjusting the boundary line between the United States and Mexico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-14

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Paul Morton

Harrison Gray Otis believes that the labor question will feature prominently in the presidential campaign and argues that industrial freedom should be supported. Otis congratulates Secretary of the Navy Morton on his appointment to the cabinet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-27

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Theodore Roosevelt

Harrison Gray Otis is confident in President Roosevelt’s reelection but is pleased that William Randolph Hearst has failed in his attempt to be a legitimate presidential candidate. Otis primarily reviews his beliefs on industrial freedom and its importance to the country and the Republican Party. He would like Republicans to make industrial freedom a plank in their party platform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-16

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Theodore Roosevelt

Harrison Gray Otis writes to President Roosevelt about political issues of the 1904 election, the factions within the Democratic Party, and its growing power with the labor unions. He praises Roosevelt’s decision to require an open shop in the Government Printing Office following the Miller affair.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-28

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Theodore Roosevelt

Harrison Gray Otis offers predictions and recommendations regarding the upcoming presidential campaign. He believes that there will be a split in the Democratic Party which will allow the Republicans to attract principled, patriotic Democrats. Otis is worried about the future of the country and hopes for unity among patriotic men of both parties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-01