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Jeter Connelly Pritchard reviews the results of the recent election in North Carolina and encourages President Roosevelt to appoint to his Cabinet a man from North Carolina, to encourage Republicans there. Pritchard has also advised Thomas S. Rollins to speak with Roosevelt about these matters when they meet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-17
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-07
Pritchard, Jeter Connelly, 1857-1921
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Judge Pritchard is very sorry that his engagements kept him from having lunch at Theodore Roosevelt’s house. He hopes to be able to call on Roosevelt at his office Monday morning before he catches a train for Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
Judge Pritchard requests Theodore Roosevelt write him a letter of introduction to Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage.
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1910-12-14
Judge Pritchard thanks President Roosevelt for sending representatives from the Department of Justice to “preserve the dignity and uphold the honor” of the 4th Circuit Court of appeals in North Carolina after a recent battle over jurisdiction threatened to turn violent. Pritchard says most North Carolinians are law abiding, but there is friction between Governor R. B. Glenn and Senator Lee S. Overman over the upcoming election.
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1907-07-30
Judge Pritchard writes to President Roosevelt regarding John Lowndes McLaurin and his plans on a specific matter.
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1906-01-08
Jeter Connelly Pritchard believes that many people in the South are now ready to think freely and many may now join the Republican Party. He suggests talking with Senator McLaurin, who is leading a Republican movement.
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1905-08-07
Jeter Connelly Pritchard encloses a letter from John Allison of Tennessee, a democrat who is “perfectly trustworthy.”
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1904-01-21
Senator Pritchard withdraws his recommendation of Mr. Boykin for postmaster and instead recommends John D. Dawes. Pritchard is also against Vick’s reappointment as postmaster and accuses Vick of failing to vote the Republican ticket.
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1903-01-17
Senator Pritchard would like to speak with President Roosevelt about his efforts to promote the Republican Party in North Carolina. Pritchard believes he has built an effective Republican organization in North Carolina. He points out that some African Americans were denied admittance to the Greensboro Convention because they were not elected by qualified voters and were there to stir up trouble. He says that he is a Roosevelt supporter, but that he will resign from the National Committee if forced to appoint African Americans to prominent positions. Pritchard argues that these appointments would undermine Republican efforts at a time when more white voters supported the Republicans.
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1902-11-21
Senator Pritchard is ill but hopes to attend and address the Alabama Republican State Convention. He believes that Republicans can make substantial gains in Alabama and the South.
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1902-09-15
Senator Pritchard requests a short interview with President Roosevelt.
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1902-08-08
Jeter Connelly Pritchard would like Senator Hanna to ask President Roosevelt that no action taken on the vacancy at the Court of Claims before he returns to Washington, D.C.
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1902-05-08
Senator Pritchard has nothing further to say concerning Mr. Pearson’s consulate position.
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1901-11-11
Senator Pritchard would like to discuss appointing Richmond Pearson to a position in the foreign service. He believes it is important to remember the southern Republicans when making appointments and Pearson is the best example of a southern Republican.
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1901-10-31
Senator Pritchard believes that Isaac Meekins is a genial man of high character but has found him to be indiscreet in politics. During the last campaign, Meekins was a candidate for an irregular convention and ran in opposition to the regular nominee. George W. Cobb’s appointment as collector of customs at Edenton, North Carolina, has lessened the opposition to the regular organization. The North Carolina Bryan Democrats will do anything to prevent the appointment of Mr. Osborne.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-29
Senator Pritchard clarifies a misunderstanding concerning his desire to have his son, George Moore Pritchard, made a first lieutenant. Pritchard was not requesting a commission; rather, he was stating his son’s qualifications which he believes justify a commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-03