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James M. North understands that President Roosevelt came to the presidency reluctantly, but he believes Roosevelt has the ability and character to succeed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
Bishop Perrin has been praying for President Roosevelt as he succeeds to the presidency. Perrin is concerned about sensational newspaper reports surrounding the assassination of William McKinley and suggests the acts and words of Leon Czolgosz be withheld from published media.
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1901-09-16
Colonel Quaratesi recalls exchanging gifts with President Roosevelt. Italy has suffered from anarchist violence and Quaratesi hopes that William McKinley’s assassin is hung. Quaratesi wishes Roosevelt good luck as Roosevelt succeeds to the presidency.
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1901-09-16
President Roosevelt’s comments in Buffalo, New York, will increase the zeal of the “loyal and earnest support” he has received. Roosevelt will always have a “united front” in his home city of New York, New York.
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1901-09-16
Douglas Robinson has heard many favorable comments regarding the statement President Roosevelt made before taking the oath of office in Buffalo, New York. Robinson is pleased that Roosevelt is taking the strain of his new position so well and is confident that he will look after the country and himself.
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1901-09-16
Townsend Scudder is proud of how President Roosevelt’s has handled himself after the attack on William McKinley. He believes Roosevelt will be a strong president and the public is gaining confidence in him.
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1901-09-16
Maria Longworth Storer knew that great things were in President Roosevelt’s future and offers encouragement as he succeeds to the presidency.
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1901-09-16
Harry H. Treadwell sends good wishes to President Roosevelt and the new Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-16
William Allen White expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. White and Roosevelt’s friends have faith in him and his abilities.
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1901-09-16
It was brought to Ansley Wilcox’s attention that Senators Hanna and Fairbanks did not attend President Roosevelt’s oath of office as they were not invited. Wilcox wanted to bring this fact to Roosevelt’s attention in case he wanted to act on the omission.
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1901-09-16
Edward Oliver Wolcott believes there will eventually be a great feeling of relief that a man like President Roosevelt was ready to step into the presidency. The Republican Party will give Roosevelt “unfaltering support” and Wolcott will help if he can.
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1901-09-16
List of reports and circulars related to education.
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1901-09-17
J. Henderson Macaulay congratulates President Roosevelt on his accession to the presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-19
President Roosevelt’s article on Judge Taft will appear in next week’s issue of The Outlook with a note preceding the article stating that it was written before Roosevelt became president and is not an official statement. Lawrence F. Abbott expresses his sympathy regarding the events leading up to Roosevelt succeeding to the presidency and is confident in Roosevelt’s abilities.
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1901-09-17
The Earl of Minto was shocked to hear of William McKinley’s death and Canada is also grieving. He wishes for President Roosevelt’s success.
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1901-09-17
Minto, Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of, 1845-1914
During the nation’s grief, Henry W. Bull is glad that President Roosevelt is responsible for the country’s well-being and prosperity. He would like to congratulate Roosevelt in person on his succession to the presidency when he is in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt’s friends are concerned for his safety and Bull hopes that adequate precautions are being taken.
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1901-09-17
Elmer Hewitt Capen expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. The people have confidence in Roosevelt.
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1901-09-17
W. S. Deacon has been struck by the strong public reaction at the death of William McKinley. He had an excellent year of grouse hunting.
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1901-09-17
W. E. Dodge has confidence in President Roosevelt and is pleased Roosevelt was prepared to take up the presidency on the “sad emergency” of William McKinley’s death.
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1901-09-17
Matilda Moxley Elliott has been thinking of her cousin, President Roosevelt, since the death of William McKinley. She is pleased that Roosevelt is where he ought to be and where he can “be a blessing to the whole country.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-17