Telegram from James Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
Commissioner Sheffield writes to President Roosevelt to congratulate him on “Parsons’ triumph.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-09-19
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Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938
Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield praises President Roosevelt’s letter accepting the Republican nomination for the presidency, and expresses his confidence that Roosevelt will win the election.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-09-12
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James Sheffield encloses a newspaper clipping from the New York Post. He states that he will undertake the organization of a Republican Club supporting Roosevelt in New York City, if Roosevelt wishes. Sheffield also mentions William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration, who wants to meet with Roosevelt after the presidential election in order to discuss a national naturalization law.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-09-04
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield discusses strategy surrounding the formation of a Republican political club. Sheffield states he has been advised to wait as forming a club would legitimize the rival organization.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-09-02
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to William Loeb
James R. Sheffield encloses a letter concerning the Marconi matter and asks that William Loeb bring it to President Roosevelt’s attention.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-07-19
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield invites President Roosevelt to talk about the Republican National Convention and information Sheffield learned about the political situation in New York. Sheffield informs Roosevelt of his schedule and adds that the events of the Democratic National Convention make it likely that Roosevelt will be successful in the upcoming election.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-07-08
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Telegram from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield tells President Roosevelt that in Chicago at the Republican National Convention there is confidence that Roosevelt will win the election.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-22
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield is disappointed by the New York delegation to the Republican National Convention as it lacks “real friends” of President Roosevelt. He suggests some of Roosevelt’s personal friends attend the convention in order to keep tabs on the delegation. Sheffield is confident in the success of the national ticket in New York but has doubts about the state ticket. He feels the party needs a strong candidate for governor, such as Elihu Root, to be successful. Root is reluctant to be a candidate but Sheffield would still like to raise public sentiment in favor of Root’s nomination for governor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-05-11
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield has read Francis E. Leupp’s The Man Roosevelt: A Portrait Sketch. He believes it represents President Roosevelt well, though it does not do justice to his historical writing, particularly The Winning of the West. Sheffield expects Alton B. Parker to be the Democratic nominee for president in the 1904 election. He wishes Elihu Root would run for governor of New York.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-01
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Telegram from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield reports that the New York State Republican Committee pledges support to President Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-27
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield discusses the logistics of the upcoming presidential campaign and comments on the fourth volume of President Roosevelt’s The Winning of the West.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-02
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield writes to President Roosevelt to discuss the creation of a pro-Roosevelt club for lawyers to act as opposition to the Parker Constitutional Club.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-31
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield reports that the support of New York Republicans and the banking industry is shifting in favor of President Roosevelt’s reelection.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-30
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield will be able to attend the reception and supper at the White House on January 21. However, Edith Tod Sheffield has a previous engagement. Sheffield feels strongly about the Senator Hanna situation and wants to “hit back.” He is glad that Winthrop Murray Crane will be in Washington, D.C., next week and is anxious to hear about the plan of the campaign.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-13
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield discusses the impact of the “dirty tactics” employed by Senator Hanna’s supporters, a conversation he had with Senator Platt, and the possibility of New York politician Nevada N. Stranahan running for governor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-09
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield passes along Nevada N. Stranahan’s suggestion to invite Frank Swett Black, former New York Governor, to the White House. Black is interested in being sent to the Republican Convention as delegate-at-large.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-05
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield accepts an invitation to lunch with President Roosevelt on Saturday, December 12 and relays that he will consult with Nevada N. Stranahan and James Sullivan Clarkson.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-01
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield writes of his conversation with Governor Odell, in which they discussed Odell’s plans to reorganize the New York Republican Committee, potential delegates for the Republican National Convention, and Senator Platt. Sheffield is positive about President Roosevelt’s nomination in Utica, New York and warns of the “chloroforming process.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1903-11-27
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield discusses New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell’s visit and New York politics involving Senator Platt and Hamilton Fish. Sheffield suggests placing loyal men in every Congressional district to continually inform President Roosevelt of political situations.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-22
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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield responds to President Roosevelt’s inability to attend the dinner for Commissioner Williams. Sheffield plans a visit to Washington, D.C., that will not conflict with the upcoming Yale versus Princeton football game and applauds the current situation in Panama.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-09