Gleason, Lafayette B. (Lafayette Blanchard), 1863-1937

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-02-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Gleason, Lafayette B. (Lafayette Blanchard), 1863-1937

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-08-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Gleason, Lafayette B. (Lafayette Blanchard), 1863-1937

President Roosevelt hopes Lafayette B. Gleason, secretary of the Republican State Committee of New York, understands he is aware of the issues posed by renominating Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Roosevelt will give his advice to those who request it, but will stand by whatever decision is made.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-27

President Roosevelt believes that John Hay “would cut his throat” if asked to make a dozen speeches on the east side of New York City. Roosevelt has struggled to get him to give any speech in New York. Roosevelt would prefer if Hay would speak at Cooper Union rather than Carnegie Hall for the one speech he will be giving.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-12

President Roosevelt thanks Lafayette B. Gleason for his kindness and will be delighted to meet Mr. Gunby.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-31