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Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield informs President Roosevelt of plans to gather a group to meet with Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. The invitees include Stuyvesant Fish, Nevada N. Stranahan, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Mr. Seul, Mr. Greene, Nicholas Murray Butler, and George Rumsey Sheldon. Sheffield extends a hopeful invitation for Roosevelt to attend the dinner at the University Club.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-06

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield wishes President Roosevelt a happy birthday and discusses a recent meeting with Commissioner Williams, who is currently under investigation. Sheffield writes of the newspaper charges against Ellis Island, the McSweeny trial, and expresses confidence that Seth Low will be re-elected as Mayor of New York City.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-27

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield sends President Roosevelt birthday greetings. He expresses his immense respect, admiration, and friendship. Sheffield discusses what an honor it must have been for Roosevelt to have his name cheered by both the British House of Commons and the French Chamber of Deputies. However, Sheffield views Roosevelt’s actions since his succession to the presidency as even more of an honor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-25

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield is opposed to a tariff reform at this time and suggests that President Roosevelt quote liberally from President McKinley’s Buffalo speech on tariffs. He hopes that the New York State convention will go on record in favor of Roosevelt’s renomination in 1904. Sheffield is considering running for the New York congressional district.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-11

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield briefly discusses several political topics; including an enthusiastic immigration official, prospective judge Samuel Hitchcock, and an incident with Booker T. Washington. Sheffield mentions lunches with Joe Murray and Commissioner of Immigration William Williams. He wants to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss Hitchcock’s possible appointment and his strengths and weaknesses. Sheffield praises Roosevelt for his recent Southern tour and speech in Charleston. The Booker T. Washington incident and Tillman insult must be buried.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-12

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

There is a great deal of political infighting within the 19th and 27th Assembly Districts, and James R. Sheffield relates to Theodore Roosevelt his conversations with the leading figures. Sheffield concludes on a different topic, the vice presidency, and advises Roosevelt to “do all you can to head off any such proposition.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-09-18

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield believes Lemuel Ely Quigg has no reason to be angry with Governor Roosevelt. Gherardi Davis ought to be thankful for what others have done for him. Sheffield also commends President Roosevelt’s speech in Ohio, which he believes will influence the national Republican platform in the coming campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-09-25

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938