Sickels, David Banks, 1837-1918

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-17

Creator(s)

Sickels, David Banks, 1837-1918

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

David Bank Sickels recieved Theodore Roosevelt’s “thoughtful and very complimentary letter.” The clipping came from the same issue of the New York Times that reviewed Senator Shelby M. Cullom’s book, which Roosevelt should look at. Sickels frequently hears Roosevelt’s name mentioned in connection with the presidential nomination. However, he knows Roosevelt will never seek the nomination and will only accept it if forced to for the Republican Party’s good.

Comments and Context

Shelby M. Cullom’s book is entitled Fifty Years of Public Service: Personal Recollections of Shelby M. Cullom, Senior United States Senator from Illinois.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

David Banks Sickels is interested in the proposed Mary Todd Lincoln Memorial, which he regards as admirable and timely. He will promote it and permits James M. Spencer to use his name in connection with it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-06

David Banks Sickels was pleased to read the attached clipping with the remark that “[Roosevelt] gave us one of the best administrations ever known in the United States.” Theodore Roosevelt’s critics will find the statement a “bitter pill, ” whereas admirers like Sickels will be pleased.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-29

David Banks Sickels asks Theodore Roosevelt for William Hale Thompson’s address in Chicago, Illinois.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-31

David Banks Sickels asks Theodore Roosevelt if he would be willing to write a letter to New York Mayor William Jay Gaynor similar to the one he encloses. Sickels expects to have letters from several other prominent citizens as well, and is hopeful of securing the appointment he hopes for.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-10

David Banks Sickels “lost the most precious jewel in my crown of joy” during Theodore Roosevelt’s absence, and went to go stay with his daughter. He hopes to come see Roosevelt sometime in July when Roosevelt has time, and plans to send a pamphlet for Roosevelt to read.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03

David Banks Sickels sends Theodore Roosevelt his short article on Elihu Root’s qualifications as a senator, which was copied by syndicate newspapers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-18

David Banks Sickels believes President Roosevelt should feel encouraged at the result of the election in Vermont. Sickels adds that he has not been able to find George B. Cortelyou, but that his nephew, Joseph N. Francolini, who is president of the Italian Savings Bank and organizer of the Italian Trust Company, would like to meet him. Sickels would also like to meet Cortelyou.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-08

David Banks Sickels regrets Elihu Root’s refusal of the nomination to be the Republican candidate in the upcoming New York gubernatorial election. Sickels hopes to be able to visit President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-22

Business card of David Banks Sickels, the Vice President and Treasurer of the American Surety Company.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08

David Banks Sickels encourages members of Congress to pass the legislation that would create a Department of Commerce.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-19

Business card of David Banks Sickels, Vice President and Treasurer of the American Surety Company.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01

David Banks Sickels encloses a letter he sent to 23 members of Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-19

David Banks Sickels asks President Roosevelt to speak in favor of the election of Seth Low during his visit to New Haven.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-21