Letter from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb
Subject(s): American newspapers, Bribery--U.S. states, Confidential communications--U.S. states, Deals, Kerens, Richard C., 1842-1916, Legislative bodies--U.S. states--Voting, Missouri--Saint Louis, Political campaigns, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Treaties, Voting--U.S. states
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Francis B. Loomis writes to William Loeb regarding political official Richard C. Kerens, who wants to meet with President Roosevelt and leave a good impression on him. Loomis reports that Kerens ran an honest Senate caucus campaign without resorting to bribery to secure votes. Loomis reveals to Loeb a confidential message about Kerens securing a deal that gives him power over a top American newspaper.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-05-13
Creator(s)
Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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 Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb. [May 13, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53089. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948. Letter from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb. [13 May. 1906]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53089.
APA:
Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948., [1906, May 13]. Letter from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53089.
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 6, 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.
