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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
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
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.”
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1901-09-17
The presidency fell to President Roosevelt during a difficult time but the country knows he is up to the task. James Rudolph Garfield offers his congratulations.
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1901-09-17
William McKinley’s death came at a terrible time as he was at the height of his popularity and the nation was entering a new epoch in history. Francis V. Greene has no doubt that President Roosevelt will be successful. Greene is away on business but offers his assistance if Roosevelt needs him.
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1901-09-17
Governor Hunt expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley. President Roosevelt has the “loving confidence” of his countrymen.
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1901-09-17
Alice Lee expresses her confidence in President Roosevelt as he succeeds to the presidency.
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1901-09-17
Sidney Low has followed President Roosevelt’s career and sends good wishes as Roosevelt succeeds to the presidency.
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1901-09-17
Constance Davis Lodge Gardner is thinking of President Roosevelt and believes in him.
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1901-09-17
Captain McCalla has followed President Roosevelt’s career with interest and admiration. Along with the rest of the nation, McCalla has grieved for President McKinley but cannot think of anyone else better qualified to assume the presidency than Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s friends in the Navy believe that the Roosevelt administration will bring “great good to the service.”
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1901-09-17
John Thomas McDonough sends good wishes for the success of the Roosevelt administration. He believes it is important for President Roosevelt to cultivate political support and he suggests that Senator Platt be offered the position of Secretary of the Treasury. Platt is well qualified and his appointment would be popular in New York.
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1901-09-17
W. D. McKinstry will try to be in Washington, D.C., next week or at any date convenient to President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-17
Minnie Paget expresses her sympathy after the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. Great Britain is mourning McKinley.
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1901-09-17
W. S. Rainsford encourages President Roosevelt and believes he is well suited to be president.
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1901-09-17
Archibald Rogers expresses his sympathy for the trying times President Roosevelt has passed through. He admired Roosevelt’s words and bearing. Many people have expressed their confidence in Roosevelt to Rogers.
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1901-09-17
President Roosevelt has done splendidly since succeeding to the presidency. James Roosevelt Roosevelt knows that Roosevelt will “come through all right.”
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1901-09-17