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William Allen White is pleased that John S. Dean has been nominated as United States District Attorney for Kansas rather than B. H. Tracy. White hopes Cyrus Leland can receive an appointment soon. White has received many offers for a book on President Roosevelt’s life but has turned all of them down.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-03
William Allen White expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. White and Roosevelt’s friends have faith in him and his abilities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
William Allen White wants to see Vice President Roosevelt and requests advice on how to approach Senator Platt.
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1901-09-13
William Allen White encloses a letter from Dennis Thomas Flynn. White has agreed to meet with Flynn in Washington, D.C., and asks if Vice President Roosevelt could join him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-06
William Allen White is traveling to the East Coast and requests letters of introduction to Secretary of War Root and Mr. Dawes. White has received President Roosevelt’s letter to Attorney General Philander C. Knox.
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1901-09-11
William Allen White will be traveling to Washington, D.C., in a few days and would like to help Max Yingling leave the army. He will also be visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York. White will be meeting with E. Mont Reily to “straighten out” his efforts at starting Roosevelt clubs across Kansas. He recommends avoiding David Winfield Mulvane until the truth of an ugly story can be investigated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-31
William Allen White received a letter from E. Mont Reily who is distressed that Kansans are not responding to his Roosevelt clubs. White plans to “straighten him out” with a visit on his way to Washington, D.C. He requests a letter of introduction to Comptroller of the Currency Charles Gates Dawes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-04
William Allen White requests that a copy of the introductory letter to Mr. Dawes be sent to the Normandie Hotel in Washington, D.C. He also suggests that Vice President Roosevelt write to Mr. Leland and Major Hood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-05
William Allen White is a strong supporter of Vice President Roosevelt and has spent two years directing his political efforts towards a Roosevelt presidency. He argues that Roosevelt will need the support of Senators Hanna, Platt, and Quay and can acquire their support without resorting to dirty politics. White also believes that there is a suitable place for money in political campaigns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-29