Letter from William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou
Subject(s): African Americans--Politics and government, Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893, Crum, William Demos, 1859-1912, Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901, Lathrop, Abiel, Republican National Convention, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), South Carolina
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William H. Brawley provides further information regarding William Demos Crum’s alleged inconsistencies at the 1892 Republican National Convention. Brawley is concerned that President Roosevelt believes that he just parroted unfounded rumors. He gives the name of his informant, Abiel Lathrop, regarding Crum’s short-lived defection to the Blaine camp.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-12-16
Creator(s)
Brawley, William H., 1841-1916
Recipient
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou. [December 16, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o39853. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Brawley, William H., 1841-1916. Letter from William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou. [16 Dec. 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o39853.
APA:
Brawley, William H., 1841-1916., [1902, December 16]. Letter from William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o39853.
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. February 26, 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.
