Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benedict R. Hatmaker
Subject(s): Governors--Nomination, Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948, Jews--Political activity, Letters, New York (State), Upper class--Political activity, Working class--Political activity
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President Roosevelt forwards several letters to Benedict R. Hatmaker written by Republicans from various walks of life, both for and against the remonimation of Charles Evans Hughes for governor of New York. Roosevelt is at a loss as to what he should do about the situation, if anything.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-10
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Hatmaker, Benedict R. (Benedict Robinson), 1864-1948
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benedict R. Hatmaker. [August 10, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203631. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benedict R. Hatmaker. [10 Aug. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203631.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1908, August 10]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benedict R. Hatmaker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203631.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
