White, William Allen, 1868-1944

Letter from William Allen White to George B. Cortelyou

William Allen White has not been feeling well and has been traveling between California and Kansas. He says not to trust Frank P. MacLennon, who will claim to be a friend of White’s. White believes that the appointment of Eugene F. Ware took ten years off his life. He tells George B. Cortelyou to “kill any telegram” that he sent in a “thoughtless moment.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-22

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White writes about the competition in the Republican primary in Emporia, Kansas. There was no real opposition to James M. Miller for Congress, just a small anti-Miller faction. White believes that if Miller appoints a good postmaster – and he has many good candidates from which to choose – the people will be satisfied. He also praises the work that President Roosevelt has done and predicts that Roosevelt will carry Kansas in 1904 if he runs.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-09

Telegram from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White requests that Theodore Roosevelt spend three days campaigning in Kansas.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White has received letters requesting that he return to Emporia, Kansas, to address a political issue, but he has been ordered by his doctors to “California and the Catalines.” He believes that the Emporia matter can be resolved if Representative Miller agrees to only make a recommendation for Mr. Wiggam and Mr. Ewing receives a reappointment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-10

Letter from William Allen White to George B. Cortelyou

William Allen White asks George B. Cortelyou to hold the enclosed letter until President Roosevelt returns from visiting his ailing son Ted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-10

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White was unable to greet Vice President Roosevelt at the depot because he was serving as a pallbearer at the funeral of a former employee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White hopes that President Roosevelt can have a brief meeting with Major Hood who will be in Washington, D.C., this week. Hood would like to discuss the Emporia Post Office.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-02

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White is concerned that an article he wrote which portrays President Roosevelt favorably will be “misconstrued or misinterpreted” because of the recent episode with Senator Thomas Collier Platt. White believes the appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf has been well received.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-26

Telegram from William Allen White to George B. Cortelyou

Seth Low still believes that he can influence Senator Burton to withdraw the current candidate and endorse another. On this basis Low hopes for more time from President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-16

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White apologizes for the problems caused by his article on the Platt matter. He asks what he can do to “straighten this business out.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-17

Letter from William Allen White to George B. Cortelyou

William Allen White claims that his article about Senator Platt was not influenced by his visit with President Roosevelt. White is willing to make these statements public if Roosevelt or Platt should desire it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-18

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White is glad that an unnamed issue is resolved and encloses two editorials from today’s Emporia Gazette.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-19

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

If Cyrus Leland is not to receive the appointment because of his civil service record then Leland should be given the opportunity to refute the charges. William Allen White is confident that Leland is innocent. The appointment of Wilder Stevens Metcalf will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-14

Telegram from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White requests more time and no encouragement for the “Senator’s friends.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-12

Telegram from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White requests more time to secure the appointment for Cyrus Leland. If the position goes to someone else, it will be viewed as a personal victory for Senator Joseph Ralph Burton and will increase partisan politics in Kansas. The many veterans of the state will also be angered if a Civil War veteran is not appointed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-13

Telegram from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

Seth Low believes he can fulfill what he has promised and hopes the matter can be held off until January. This is regarding an appointment for United States District Attorney for the district of Kansas.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-13

Telegram from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Burton leaked a rumor of Wilder Stevens Metcalf’s appointment. Cyrus Leland will meet any charges leveled against him. William Allen White requests that the matter be deferred until his letter arrives.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-13

Telegram from William Allen White to George B. Cortelyou

William Allen White has sent a telegram that he hopes can quickly be given to President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-14

Telegram from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

Marcus A. Low does not understand the altered situation, and William Allen White fears that Low sees him as a bungler or liar. White is unsure how to proceed and requests President Roosevelt’s opinion.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-14

Telegram from William Allen White to George B. Cortelyou

Mr. Low can do what he promised but needs more time. Low has a strong card to play and William Allen White believes he can win.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-15