Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940, Democratic Party (U.S.), Dolliver, Jonathan P. (Jonathan Prentiss), 1858-1910, Fairbanks, Charles W. (Charles Warren), 1852-1918, Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890, Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904, Lowndes, Lloyd, 1845-1905, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, New York (State)--Saratoga County, Political conventions--U.S. states, Political parties--Officials and employees, Political parties--Platforms, Republican National Committee (U.S.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Vice-Presidential candidates
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Christopher Columbus Shayne reviews candidates for Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Vice President of the United States. For chairman he favors the selection of someone with passion and energy, and not just loyalty and ability. He recommends Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou as chairman. For vice president he suggests selecting someone who will get out votes in the next election. He recommends Senator Jonathan Dolliver of Iowa or former Senator from Nebraska David Henry Mercer as vice president. Shayne also provides suggestions on the Republican Party platform.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-10
Creator(s)
Shayne, Christopher Columbus, 1844-1906
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
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 Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt. [May 10, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45307. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Shayne, Christopher Columbus, 1844-1906. Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt. [10 May. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45307.
APA:
Shayne, Christopher Columbus, 1844-1906., [1904, May 10]. Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o45307.
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 13, 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.
