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President Roosevelt assures Benedict R. Hatmaker he is not overzealous and will share his letter with party leaders Roosevelt is meeting today.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-13
President Roosevelt describes his thoughts regarding the strong feelings both for and against the re-nomination of Charles Evans Hughes as governor of New York to journalist Benedict R. Hatmaker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-11
President Roosevelt forwards several letters to Benedict R. Hatmaker written by Republicans from various walks of life, both for and against the remonimation of Charles Evans Hughes for governor of New York. Roosevelt is at a loss as to what he should do about the situation, if anything.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-10
President Roosevelt has forwarded Benedict R. Hatmaker’s statement to certain Republican leaders, and tells him about the contradictory letters he has received regarding the re-nomination of Charles Evans Hughes for Governor of New York. Most of the letters are for Hughes, but the ones that are against him are extremely antagonistic to Hughes. In a postscript, Roosevelt encloses a letter from a “very, very trustworthy man” to show Hatmaker how difficult the situation is.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-07