Letter from Joseph O. Thompson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Aldrich, William F. (William Farrington), 1853-1925, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Republican Party (Ala.), Thompson, Charles W. (Charles Winston), 1860-1904, White supremacy movements
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Joseph O. Thompson explains his position concerning the chairmanship of the Alabama State Republican Committee. He doubts that he can afford to hold the position but will serve the party as well as he can if he is elected. He has the support of many members of the “Lily White” faction, although not because he has appointed any to office or made them any promises. Thompson will write an open letter to Alabama Republicans saying that he should not be considered as a receptive candidate for the chairmanship, unless Roosevelt directs otherwise. He also comments on the recent death of his brother, Charles W. Thompson, U.S. Congressman representing Alabama.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-25
Creator(s)
Thompson, Joseph O. (Joseph Oswalt), 1869-1933
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
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Joseph O. Thompson to Theodore Roosevelt. [March 25, 1904]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o44776. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Thompson, Joseph O. (Joseph Oswalt), 1869-1933. Letter from Joseph O. Thompson to Theodore Roosevelt. [25 Mar. 1904]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o44776.
APA:
Thompson, Joseph O. (Joseph Oswalt), 1869-1933.: , [1904, March 25]. Letter from Joseph O. Thompson to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o44776.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
