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William L. Ward urges Theodore Roosevelt to maintain his commitment not to accept the presidential nomination unless it arises from the “honest, widespread desire of the people.”
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1912
William L. Ward informs Philip B. Gaynor that he has received his favor and Doctor Sands is currently still confined to his house, as soon as Sands gets out of the matter he will ask to attend Gaynor.
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1911-10-21
William L. Ward tells President Roosevelt that Governor Charles Evans Hughes of New York will only speak at his own events and not at those with William H. Taft. Ward hopes Roosevelt has tackled the situation with T. Coleman Du Pont of the Speakers Bureau, and reports that Treasurer of the Republican National Committee George Rumsey Sheldon will follow directions regarding Standard Oil.
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1908-09-22
William L. Ward tells William Loeb that Herbert Parsons and Timothy L. Woodruff have decided to “kick” on a proposition.
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1907-09-27
William L. Ward reports to President Roosevelt that he is at the Republican National Committee headquarters helping Timothy L. Woodruff in preparation for the upcoming House of Representative elections in New York, and he expects a majority to go for Charles Evans Hughes. He asks Roosevelt to make a definite announcement in relation to the appointment of Oscar S. Straus as United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor, to arrange for the Catholic clergy of New York to take action in relation to Hughes, and for Roosevelt to write a letter to a prominent person in New York in relation to Hughes. Ward makes the point that the working class who are for William Randolph Hearst could be swayed to voting for Hughes if they hear that Roosevelt supports Hughes above Hearst. Ward also notes that both James Bronson Reynolds and George B. Cortelyou will be discussing these issues with Roosevelt in Washington.
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1906-10-19
William L. Ward makes several requests regarding appointments and positions in Westchester County, New York.
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1906-02-14
William L. Ward sends William Loeb a letter from New York State Senator Elon Rouse Brown, and asks if anything can be done about the matter Brown mentions.
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1904-10-22
Chairman Ward sent a message the night before which said he would come to Oyster Bay, New York, for lunch on Friday. Ward plans to come by boat if the weather permits.
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1904-07-21
William L. Ward will arrive at Oyster Bay, New York, on Friday at 1:30 p.m.
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1904-07-20
William L. Ward reports that Governor Benjamin B. Odell does not wish to resign as Governor of New York immediately after the New York State Convention.
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1904-04-23
William L. Ward recommends Mr. Stafford for an appointment in the Drug Division. He requests President Roosevelt’s help in strengthening his political position in Westchester County, New York, so that he can reconcile the supporters of Senator Platt and Governor Odell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-04
The election of delegates has proceeded well in Westchester County, New York.
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1902-06-04
William L. Ward encloses the resolutions passed at the Congressional District Convention. The convention was enthusiastic and Ward believes that New York is in “splendid condition.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-14