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President Roosevelt hopes what Nicholas Murray Butler said is true. He will be sorry if Judge Parker is not the Democratic candidate in the upcoming presidential election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-05
President Roosevelt and Senator Lodge think Nicholas Murray Butler’s “reasoning is sound.” Roosevelt enjoyed seeing Butler and Joseph Bucklin Bishop.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-26
Judge George Gray has advised to wait until the Coal Strike Commission makes its final report before bringing a lawsuit against the coal companies. President Roosevelt also wishes to wait until the Interstate Commerce Commission suit is complete so that they can learn from it. Attorney General Philander C. Knox does not think the government could win a suit based on the current evidence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-28
President Roosevelt believes that the Isthmian Canal Commission is likely to appoint Joseph Bucklin Bishop but fears that not appointing Edward Charles O’Brien will give the impression of bad faith and be harmful to his reputation. If reelected, Roosevelt will find a suitable appointment for Bishop. He is also concerned that W. Barclay Parsons will be influenced by the Reform Club, John McDonald, and August Belmont.
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1904-04-29
President Roosevelt feels confident in the delegates who have been “instructed,” but worries about delegates who have been “directed,” especially when he hears that the delegates “have uttered dark hints about being ‘seen.'”
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1904-04-16
President Roosevelt will bring up the matter with Dr. Wyman right away. He would like to discuss several matters with Nicholas Murray Butler.
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1904-04-13
President Roosevelt wishes that the “Ohio crowd” would stop fighting Senator Foraker. Foraker is a friend and Roosevelt will recognize him as such. Governor Odell is in complete control of New York and Roosevelt wants him to travel to Washington, D.C., for a consultation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-08
President Roosevelt had no alternative and had to ask William H. Burr to join the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-23
President Roosevelt would like to discuss Nicholas Murray Butler’s suggestions. Roosevelt is not familiar with the case but is surprised at the Catholic opposition towards Mr. Draper (probably Eben Sumner Draper, who ran for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts and was elected that year).
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1904-02-25
President Roosevelt describes the paper as an “infamous sheet.”
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1904-02-17
President Roosevelt agrees with Nicholas Murray Butler’s comments. It would be better not to try and get Mr. Bishop on the Tribune. Roosevelt has been wary of Mr. Parsons’s bitterness.
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1904-02-11
President Roosevelt thanks Nicholas Murray Butler for the letter and all his work.
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1904-02-08
President Roosevelt sends a letter to be given to Albert Shaw upon his return from travel in the western United States.
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1904-01-30
President Roosevelt will see if he can interfere in an unnamed matter.
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1904-01-15
President Roosevelt was interested in what Nicholas Murray Butler had to say about Missouri. He agrees that Joseph Wingate Folk should be endorsed if the regular Democrats do not nominate him.
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1904-01-04
President Roosevelt was amused at the story of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt intimidating the Supreme Court. Roosevelt can meet with Nicholas Murray Butler on Saturday evening.
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1904-01-09
President Roosevelt suggests that Nicholas Murray Butler meet with Whitelaw Reid to help set things right.
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1903-12-24
President Roosevelt is sorry that there is no chance of such service for Reynolds and would like Nicholas M. Butler to visit over the holidays.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-03
President Roosevelt is aware of the ugly situation and will discuss it with Nicholas M. Butler.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-09
Governor Odell and Senator Platt are currently working together and desire to win next year, but President Roosevelt is unsure how long they can continue to cooperate. Roosevelt is unsure of his backing for the upcoming election and lacks an organization to provide support. Roosevelt’s nomination and election will depend on the merits of his actions as President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-28