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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-02-28
Shayne, Christopher Columbus, 1844-1906
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Christopher Columbus Shayne had a satisfactory interview with Senator Thomas Collier Platt regarding candidates for the position of United States District Attorney. Shayne suggests appointing someone who has not yet been considered, and he particularly recommends Job E. Hedges.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-16
Christopher Columbus Shayne writes to President Roosevelt, urging him to invite the delegations from Russia and Japan to Roosevelt’s house, instead of meeting them at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-31
Christopher Columbus Shayne reviews candidates for Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Vice President of the United States. For chairman he favors the selection of someone with passion and energy, and not just loyalty and ability. He recommends Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou as chairman. For vice president he suggests selecting someone who will get out votes in the next election. He recommends Senator Jonathan Dolliver of Iowa or former Senator from Nebraska David Henry Mercer as vice president. Shayne also provides suggestions on the Republican Party platform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-10
Christopher Columbus Shayne has discontinued his patronage of the New York Sun due to its “shabby treatment” of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-23
Christopher Columbus Shayne recommends that Francis S. Gray become head of the printing bureau.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-20
Christopher Columbus Shayne discusses strategy for the 1904 campaign. He is confident President Roosevelt’s has the support of the Republican Party and that the people are with him. He notes the need to make sure Republican newspapers are toeing the line. Shayne approves of Roosevelt’s idea for a Western trip but urges him to have his speeches planned out in advance to avoid costly mistakes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-19