Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff, Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, updates President Roosevelt on the campaign for the 1906 New York gubernatorial election between Republican Charles Evans Hughes and Democrat William Randolph Hearst. Woodruff agrees with Roosevelt that campaign events should not feature Republicans with national reputations, with the exception of Secretary of State Elihu Root, who is from New York. Woodruff says he attempted to prevent Speaker of the House and Illinois Congressman Joseph Gurney Cannon from campaigning for Republicans in New York and, that having failed, has asked that Cannon avoid discussing national Republican issues like tariffs or labor unions. Woodruff includes a letter from a local Democratic lawyer whom Woodruff feels represents many Democrats who oppose Hearst enough to cross party lines to vote for Hughes.

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1906-10-13

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of New York’s Republican state committee, assures President Roosevelt that he will see Oscar S. Straus at once. The labor vote will be with them more than they thought.

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1906-10-10

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Chairman of the New York State Republican Committee Timothy Woodruff informs President Roosevelt of the political situation in New York regarding the nomination of state senate candidates and the gubernatorial campaign of Charles Evans Hughes. He lists the stops Hughes is making in his campaign speech circuit, and references the support Hughes has among Democratic labor union leaders, Catholic priests, and the Yiddish newspapers.

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1906-10-08

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Chairman Woodruff encloses a transcript of the letter President Roosevelt sent to him by messenger, per Roosevelt’s request.

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1906-10-08

Telegram from Timothy Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy Woodruff, chairman of the New York State Republican Committee, informs President Roosevelt that he will nominate five Republicans and three Democrats for the New York State Supreme Court in the Second Judicial District. Among the Democrats are William J. Carr and Townsend Scudder, the latter being somewhat controversial among the Democrats but having enough “masonic eminence” that Woodruff considers eliminating him “unwise.” Woodruff thanks Roosevelt for his timely letter and advice, and says he is informed about the situation upstate and is taking precautions.

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1906-10-04

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Former Lieutenant Governor of New York Timothy Woodruff tells President Roosevelt that he will meet Congressman Cox [sic] in the morning regarding judicial appointments for New York State. Woodruff also includes an article from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle regarding judicial appointments that reflects his own views. Woodruff recommends giving the Democrats a “square deal” by naming three Democrats along with five Republicans. Woodruff laments how the Democrats feel about former New York Representative and future New York Supreme Court Justice Townsend Scudder.

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1906-10-02

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff writes to President Roosevelt, encouraging a meeting with George W. Aldridge in order to discuss Governor Odell’s comments about him.

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1906-01-25

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff writes to President Roosevelt regarding a previous letter and his opinion of political endorsements in New York. Woofruff believes James Wolcott Wadsworth will handily win the vote for Speaker of the New York State Assembly.

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1905-12-29

Letter form Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff, ex- Lieutenant Governor of New York, writes to President Roosevelt regarding a Naval Officer appointment. Woodruff presents candidates, Richard H. Laimbeer, Ben Hebard Fuller, and Teale and their various political affiliations. He also mentions and criticizes the politics of Governor Benjamin B. Odell and Michael J. Dady.

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1905-12-23

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff toTheodore Roosevelt

Timothy Woodruff informs President Roosevelt that one newspaper said that Woodruff would not appeal to the President when what Woodruff said was that he would send the pamphlet to the President. The newspapers have exaggerated what Woodruff said, because there was nothing else newsworthy.

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1905-10-30

Speech of Timothy L. Woodruff to Kings County Republican Committee

Timothy L. Woodruff opposes the resolution calling for the Kings County Republican Committee to endorse New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes for the Republican presidential nomination. When delegates are chosen from New York, they should follow the wishes of the electorate, and Woodruff does not believe that Kings County should commit itself at this point.

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1908-01-17

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

Timothy Woodruff writes William Loeb about several matters. First, it is good that Harry A. Hanbury’s place has been taken out of civil service. Next, the goal should be to make sure he can be replaced with a better person. Second, the new Kings County Sheriff Alfred T. Hobley’s nephew graduates from West Point this year, and Hobley would like him to be assigned to the coast artillery. Woodruff also notes that it is well known that if a resolution is introduced at the next Kings County Committee meeting, it likely will not pass.

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1908-01-08

Memorandum by Timothy L. Woodruff

New York State Republican Committee Chairman Woodruff explains that opponents of Fifth Assembly District Leader Robert A. Sharkey contacted him in June to express that they desired a change in leadership in the district and asked him not to intervene on Sharkey’s behalf, a request which he honored. Woodruff was not made aware of any contest in Eleventh District Leader George H. Roberts’s district until recently. Sharkey’s statements on the matter are false, and Woodruff expresses his support for Governor Charles Evans Hughes as well as his support for President Roosevelt. There is no reason for a split in the Republican Party.

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1907-09-27

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff assures President Roosevelt that his new position as president of the Smith Premier Typewriter Company of Syracuse will not prevent him from devoting sufficient time to the Republican Party in Brooklyn.

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1903-02-14

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff encloses letters from Mr. Sharkey and Mr. Fawcett. Resolutions from several influential Republican clubs were sent yesterday.

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1902-02-06

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Lt. Gov. Woodruff explains to President Roosevelt comments made by Naval Officer Sharkey about Mr. McMackin, Commissioner of Labor, in a letter to Governor Benjamin B. Odell. In Woodruff’s opinion, Mr. McMackin had unfairly prosecuted some factory inspectors and Sharkey had reason to refer to “Mr. McMackin’s ‘vindictiveness.'”

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1902-01-15

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt.

Timothy L. Woodruff expresses his appreciation for President Roosevelt’s appointment of Mr. Roberts as Postmaster of Brooklyn.

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1901-12-18

Telegram from Timothy L. Woodruff to George B. Cortelyou

Timothy L. Woodruff forwarded the letter and clippings to President Roosevelt on Saturday.

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1901-12-02

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff denies several newspaper reports and advocates for the appointment of George H. Roberts as postmaster.

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1901-11-30

Telegram from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Lieutenant Governor Woodruff would have sent President Roosevelt an explanation last week but believed that Mr. Atkinson’s explanation was sufficient. Mr. White does not object to Mr. Roberts but is willing to help find another candidate.

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1901-11-27