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Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt

Christopher Columbus Shayne discusses strategy for the 1904 campaign. He is confident President Roosevelt’s has the support of the Republican Party and that the people are with him. He notes the need to make sure Republican newspapers are toeing the line. Shayne approves of Roosevelt’s idea for a Western trip but urges him to have his speeches planned out in advance to avoid costly mistakes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-19

Creator(s)

Shayne, Christopher Columbus, 1844-1906

Long says Roosevelt

Long says Roosevelt

John Davis Long expects President Roosevelt to receive the Republican nomination in 1904 and to be reelected. He believes third term sentiment will be a disadvantage for Grover Cleveland, who would lose a general election to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-13

Creator(s)

Unknown