Letter from John W. Vrooman to William Loeb
Subject(s): Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Coghlan, Joseph Bullock, 1844-1908, Democratic Party (U.S.), Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928, Dewey, George, 1837-1917, Dinners and dining, Elections, Friendship, Higgins, Frank Wayland, 1856-1907, Mills, Albert Leopold, 1854-1916, New York (State), Parades, Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910, Political campaigns, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Scheduling, Thank-you notes, Union League Club (New York, N.Y.)
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Colonel Vrooman is sorry that William Loeb will not be able to attend General Albert Leopold Mills’s dinner. Vrooman writes about a variety of other social engagements with the Union League and other friends, and reports that Admiral Dewey spoke highly of Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan. In terms of politics, which he discusses “unofficially and confidentially,” Vrooman notes that he has “never seen a more chaotic condition of affairs” in New York State. Republicans must work hard to succeed because it is vital that they should win in New York this year. Vrooman feels that Senators from New York State are not adequately representing residents but rather “private interests are being placed above party and public good.” President Roosevelt is wise to make no suggestions regarding state matters, but Vrooman hopes Roosevelt’s friends will actively protect the interests of the people. In a postscript, Vrooman adds his sincere thanks for Loeb’s kindness to him when he was ill.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-24
Creator(s)
Vrooman, John W. (John Wright), 1844-1929
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from John W. Vrooman to William Loeb. [August 24, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53970. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Vrooman, John W. (John Wright), 1844-1929. Letter from John W. Vrooman to William Loeb. [24 Aug. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53970.
APA:
Vrooman, John W. (John Wright), 1844-1929., [1906, August 24]. Letter from John W. Vrooman to William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o53970.
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.
