Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-12-24

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

James Harrison Wilson discusses President Roosevelt’s Decoration Day speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-01

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson discusses several political topics, primarily the recent election and the Addicks affair in Delaware that led to the defeat of Representative L. Heisler Ball. Republicans in Delaware have more seats in the legislature than before the Addicks affair. Wilson also encloses a piece on his speech included in the Chicago Tribune and a letter from Goldwin Smith related to the coal strike.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-08

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson expresses wishes for Ted Roosevelt’s recovery. After several consultations, it has been decided that Colonel Webb will not be on the detail for the coronation. Wilson has requested Major John Biddle, Captain H. D. Borup, and Corporal Jefferson Moultan for the detail.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-11

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson recommends the appointment of Robert Houston as collector of the port in Wilmington, Delaware. He believes the appointment of Caleb Churchman would be a mistake as Churchman is not viewed as a leader in the community and his appointment would be seen as an act of “Addicksism.” Wilson argues in favor of balancing the distribution of federal appointments throughout the state as a means to temper the influence of John Edward Addicks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-01

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson believes that John Edward Addicks is buying votes and he would rather see Delaware unrepresented in the Senate than by corrupt politicians. He encloses a letter from Major J. M. Carson, a correspondent for the Philadelphia Ledger, who is an Addicks supporter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-01

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

General Wilson offers his assistance to President Roosevelt as Roosevelt succeeds to the presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-15

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson was horrified by the attempted assassination of President McKinley but is confident McKinley will recover. He congratulates Vice President Roosevelt on his “faultless behavior” during the crisis. Wilson has been consulting with Goldwin Smtih regarding reciprocity and encloses the correspondence. He would like Roosevelt’s views on the subject. Wilson would also like Roosevelt’s views on “trade relations with the tropics” as he will be delivering a speech on the subject in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-11

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James H. Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-14

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt has his full confidence.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-14

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-14

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-14

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson believes that the United States should have taken total control over Cuba, similar to what occurred in Puerto Rico. Since this did not occur, Wilson lays out points that should be incorporated into a treaty in order to maintain American influence on the island while allowing Cubans a high degree of freedom and economic prosperity. After a few years of close cooperation, Wilson believes that both countries will seek the annexation of Cuba to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-09-08

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

James Harrison Wilson, who is serving in Cuba, is upset about recent Army appointments and believes the McKinley administration is giving preference to non-West Point graduates. Wilson appreciates Governor Roosevelt’s efforts on his behalf, but does not want Roosevelt to risk losing influence with President McKinley over this issue.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-10

Creator(s)

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925