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The secretary of the New York Canal Improvement State Committee, John Appleton Stewart, requests President Roosevelt’s assistance in encouraging state Republicans to support the canal improvement proposition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-27
John Appleton Stewart was in upstate New York with John J. D. Trenor and was impressed with Trenor’s influence within the Italian American community. He believes that Trenor could be politically useful and would like to arrange a meeting between President Roosevelt and Trenor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-02
John Appleton Stewart would like to arrange a meeting between President Roosevelt and John J. D. Trenor. Trenor is well connected with the Italian American community and Stewart believes that this could be politically useful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-26
John Appleton Stewart provides an update on the political situation in New York, particularly the split in the party between supporters of Senator Platt and Governor Odell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-20
John Appleton Stewart has consulted with General James Sullivan Clarkson and is about to speak with Collector Nevada N. Stranahan at President Roosevelt’s request. He spoke with Senator Thomas Collier Platt, but did not mention strengthening the party through organizing clubs. Platt is doing all he can to support Roosevelt and Stewart has little doubt as to his sincerity. He wants a reconciliation between Captain F. Norton Goddard and Senator Platt. Stewart is coming up with a plan of action.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-16