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John C. Shaffer received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and hopes he can speak to the Southern Club next year. He will call on Roosevelt next month to discuss politics when he visits the East.
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1911-12-11
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1911-12-04
Shaffer, John C. (John Charles), 1853-1943
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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John C. Shaffer has read Theodore Roosevelt’s recent letter, and feels that he should be the man to speak to Japan on behalf of the United States. Shaffer plans to be in New York in September, and would like to meet with Roosevelt if he can spare the time then.
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1911-07-24
John C. Shaffer asks if Theodore Roosevelt likes his idea.
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1911-07-15
John C. Shaffer congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his letter published this morning.
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1907-04-24
John C. Shaffer sends President Roosevelt a copy of a new volume of Charles George Lamb’s letters as a thank you gift for Roosevelt’s generosity.
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1906-07-24
John C. Shaffer informs Benjamin F. Barnes that he and Charles Gates Dawes will meet with President Roosevelt. He also asks Barnes to inquire about the status of the consulate appointment to Magdeburg.
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1904-06-11
John C. Shaffer would like to know if anything has happened with Frank S. Hannah’s appointment to consul of Magdeburg and lets Benjamin F. Barnes know that he will see Charles Gates Dawes in the evening.
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1904-06-10
John C. Shaffer requests that Benjamin F. Barnes bring a telegram to the attention of President Roosevelt. Shaffer will contact Barnes after having spoken with Charles Gates Dawes.
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1904-06-09
John C. Shaffer discusses his communication to Charles Gates Dawes about having lunch with President Roosevelt and reveals that he will be traveling to Philadelphia if anyone needs to be in touch with him about the appointment of Frank S. Hannah.
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1904-06-09
John C. Shaffer recommends Leslie M. Shaw as chairman of the Republican National Committee and E. S. Conway as vice-chairman. Shaffer thanks Roosevelt for the courtesy that he has shown to John J. Mitchell and his wife. Mr. Field will be calling upon Roosevelt the next time that he is in Washington, D.C.
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1904-05-04
John C. Shaffer suggests that the President be notified that a special wire was received indicating that it was Roosevelt’s wishes that Illinois Governor Richard Yates not be allowed to win the convention.
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1904-03-09
John C. Shaffer encloses a letter from John J. Mitchell, president of Illinois Trust and Savings Banks, supporting President Roosevelt.
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1904-02-03
John C. Shaffer notifies President Roosevelt that Mr. Ream remarked that financial interests do not want Mark Hanna nominated, and Ream will call on Roosevelt soon.
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1904-01-13
John C. Shaffer spoke with Paul Morton at a banquet and Morton seems inclined to stay with the railroad. Shaffer argued that Morton could be of great help to President Roosevelt and the country. He has other candidates in mind if Morton declines.
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1903-10-15
John C. Shaffer believes he has found a suitable individual to fill the position he discussed with President Roosevelt. He will investigate a little further before submitting the name.
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1903-09-30
John C. Shaffer is disgusted with Senator Quay’s efforts to pass the Omnibus Statehood Bill and believes it would be better to pass no legislation than submit to Quay’s heavy handed tactics.
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1903-01-21
John C. Shaffer thanks President Roosevelt for his courtesy during Shaffer’s time in Washington, D.C., and congratulates President Roosevelt on influencing politicians towards business and economic legislation.
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1903-01-17
John C. Shaffer congratulates President Roosevelt on the Venezuelan crisis being submitted to the Hague Tribunal. While the Europeans thought that the idea of the tribunal was dead, Roosevelt made it work. Secretary of State Hay’s handling of Peking and Venezuela make him the premier diplomat in the world. Shaffer hopes to meet with Roosevelt on an upcoming visit.
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1902-12-29
John C. Shaffer is working to have Senator Mason withdraw from the Senate race and support the party ticket.
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1902-05-19