Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944

Charles Erskine Scott Wood conveys a recent conversation with Senator Simon, who expressed admiration for President Roosevelt but feels that Roosevelt needs to see fewer people and get down to “fundamental facts.”  Wood believes that Senator Simon would be pleased if he could be given an appointment as Senator Mitchell has already received three.  Wood has a favorable opinion of Senator Simon but views Senator Mitchell as “less loyal” and devoid of morals. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-23

Creator(s)

Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944

Charles Erskine Scott Wood encloses a document and leaves it to George B. Cortelyou’s judgment if it should be given to President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-02

Creator(s)

Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944

Charles Erskine Scott Wood is traveling to Washington, D.C., and will be available to meet with President Roosevelt. Erskine Scott Wood (Charles’s son) is in poor health and failed to inform Roosevelt that he would not be able to visit Oyster Bay, New York. Erskine is in Phoenix, Arizona, with his mother and his health is improving.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-11

Creator(s)

Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944

Charles Erskine Scott Wood is traveling with Mr. Erskine to a sanatorium at Saranac Lake, New York, as Erskine’s health is rapidly deteriorating. Wood is pleased for the country that President Roosevelt was there to succeed to the presidency. He expects Roosevelt to win the Republican presidential nomination due to his popularity with the public.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Creator(s)

Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944

Charles Erskine Scott Wood states he can help Vice President Roosevelt with The Oregonian. If President McKinley dies and Roosevelt becomes president, Wood doubts that Roosevelt could be elected as voters do not use reason and tend to simply want change. Wood is unsure how he would vote as he is sick of all professional politicians.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09

Creator(s)

Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944