Letter from Otto Gresham to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Calumet National Bank (Chicago, Ill.), Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Democratic Party (U.S.), Eckels, James H. (James Herron), 1858-1907, Elections--Political aspects, Harrison, Carter H. (Carter Henry), 1860-1953, Illinois--Chicago, Indiana, Luncheons, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Tariff, United States--Northwestern States, Walsh, John R., 1836 or 1837-1911, Weaver, James B. (James Baird), 1833-1912
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Otto Gresham encloses clippings from the Chicago Chronicle and relays that the newspaper is owned by John R. Walsh, president of the Chicago National Bank. Gresham discusses the electoral vote in Illinois, Indiana, and the northwest United States. Gresham believes the Illinois delegation will be for Grover Cleveland and General James B. Weaver, but will be contended by citizens in favor of Mayor Carter H. Harrison. Gresham notes his recent luncheon with James H. Eckels.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-10-31
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Otto Gresham to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 31, 1903]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o42589. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gresham, Otto, 1859-1946. Letter from Otto Gresham to Theodore Roosevelt. [31 Oct. 1903]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 18, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o42589.
APA:
Gresham, Otto, 1859-1946., [1903, October 31]. Letter from Otto Gresham to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o42589.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. 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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 18, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
