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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-06-22
Anthony, Richard A. (Richard Allard), 1861-1931
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
James Harrison Wilson believes that the United States should have taken total control over Cuba, similar to what occurred in Puerto Rico. Since this did not occur, Wilson lays out points that should be incorporated into a treaty in order to maintain American influence on the island while allowing Cubans a high degree of freedom and economic prosperity. After a few years of close cooperation, Wilson believes that both countries will seek the annexation of Cuba to the United States.
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1899-09-08
Elihu Root writes to Theodore Roosevelt and mentions a letter from Leonard Wood that Roosevelt has forwarded to him and expresses his hope that Roosevelt is “satisfied with the officers of the twelve new regiments.”
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1899-09-11
Elihu Root is responding to suggestions Theodore Roosevelt has previously provided regarding open army appointments. Root is still completing the decision process and will contact Roosevelt if he needs more names.
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1899-09-11
James Bronson Reynolds wants Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on Charlie Adler, an assemblyman from the 8th district. Reynolds believes Adler to be a “subservient machine man,” but also says he is honest and “an honest enemy is better than a treacherous friend.”
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1899-09-14
There is a great deal of political infighting within the 19th and 27th Assembly Districts, and James R. Sheffield relates to Theodore Roosevelt his conversations with the leading figures. Sheffield concludes on a different topic, the vice presidency, and advises Roosevelt to “do all you can to head off any such proposition.”
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1899-09-18
Mary Mapes Dodge, editor of the children’s periodical St. Nicholas Magazine, thanks Governor Roosevelt for agreeing to give the desired talk. Roosevelt will speak on “The Road to Good Citizenship” to an audience of children.
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1899-09-19
James Bronson Reynolds confers with Theodore Roosevelt about problems in a particular district regarding a civil service bill.
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1899-09-19
Gherardi Davis writes to go over the recent political success of the Republican party in the 27th District of New York. The Republican party was “overwhelmingly successful” in the primary election. Davis also reports that his district is sometimes called the “statesman’s district” due to the number of people that serve the public.
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1899-09-20
Lemuel Ely Quigg provides his side of the story in a political dispute occurring within the 27th Assembly District. The fight was not meant to disrespect Gherardi Davis and he showed “much stupidity” for getting involved in the quarrel.
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1899-09-20
Gherardi Davis and Ben Sands have been successful in the primary of the 27th Assembly District.
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1899-09-20
Douglas Robinson is assisting Theodore Roosevelt with confirming and ferrying guests to a yacht race in the near future.
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1899-09-25
George H. Lyman does not know why Cabot believes Governor Roosevelt is expected in Boston on October 25 but will look into the matter. Lyman approves of Roosevelt’s leadership. He describes Massachusetts as “the hot-bed of copperheads, mugwumps and this dangerous element of traitor.”
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1899-09-25
James R. Sheffield congratulates Gherardi Davis on his victory over Quigg in the primary for the 27th Assembly District. Sheffield also reveals that Governor Roosevelt intervened on behalf of Davis.
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1899-09-25
James R. Sheffield believes Lemuel Ely Quigg has no reason to be angry with Governor Roosevelt. Gherardi Davis ought to be thankful for what others have done for him. Sheffield also commends President Roosevelt’s speech in Ohio, which he believes will influence the national Republican platform in the coming campaign.
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1899-09-25
Gherardi Davis thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his help in the 27th Assembly District.
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1899-09-26
Gherardi Davis says he has the same high opinion of Governor Roosevelt as James R. Sheffield, and the men of the 27th Assembly District appreciate what the Governor did.
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1899-09-26
James R. Sheffield has spoken with Gherardi Davis and Ben Sands about Governor Roosevelt’s efforts on behalf of their campaigns. He replies to an invitation from Roosevelt and says that he would be pleased to make a visit to Albany.
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1899-09-27
Robert Bridges, an employee of Charles Scribner’s Sons, writes that he is pleased with the draft of the Oliver Cromwell biography. He also covers some other business matters including agreeing to publish a few poems by Mary Fanny Youngs and a request that if Roosevelt decides to write on the reorganization of the army his magazine would like to publish the article.
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1899-10-06
Thomas Roberts Slicer writes about developments in two fraud cases, one dealing with an attempt to pack the Grand Jury list and the other pertaining to election fraud in the Ninth District.
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1899-10-06