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President Roosevelt introduces Governor Hughes to Dr. Newton M. Shaffer, who was a good friend of his father’s.
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1908-11-11
President Roosevelt congratulates Governor Hughes for his victory in the New York gubernatorial race. He also thanks Hughes for the work he did for the national campaign, in particular for his stumping tours in both New York and the West.
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1908-11-06
President Roosevelt congratulates Governor Hughes on the election results in the state of New York.
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1908-11-03
President Roosevelt thanks Governor Hughes for the birthday wishes. He also tells Hughes that Superintendent of Public Works Frederick C. Stevens visited last night and updated him on the conditions in Livingston County. Roosevelt encloses a copy of the letter he has just sent to Timothy L. Woodruff.
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1908-10-27
President Roosevelt expresses his support for Governor Hughes during this campaign, and notes that corporations should be glad of regulations, because they prevent abuses that would lead to a popular movement against them. William H. Taft has been praising Hughes’s efforts on the campaign trail and will “lay all possible emphasis” on getting him elected in New York. Roosevelt asks if he can do anything to help. Roosevelt is also amused by the reactions of The Sun and Evening Post towards Hughes. When they thought Roosevelt opposed Hughes, they supported him, but their support cooled when they found out that Roosevelt was for him.
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1908-10-20
President Roosevelt praises Governor Hughes’s efforts campaigning for William H. Taft and the Republicans in the West. Hughes’s actions, leaving New York and potentially jeopardizing his own re-election for the party, has gained him support. Roosevelt advises Hughes to continue his “aggressive hard-hitting” against William Jennings Bryan, and in particular to focus on the judiciary. Roosevelt believes that some people who oppose Taft because of his religion will support Hughes, while some foreigners who oppose Hughes will support Taft.
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1908-10-14
President Roosevelt is sorry that Governor Hughes cannot stay longer at the Conference of Governors, but is glad he will come to dinner and attend the opening session. The three representatives for New York are excellent.
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1908-05-11
President Roosevelt thanks Governor Hughes of New York for agreeing to name three delegates from his state to be present with him at the conference of governors in May on the topic of the conservation of natural resources.
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1907-12-31
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Sullivan for Governor Hughes’s attention. He asks that Hughes address Sullivan’s request.
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1907-07-08
President Roosevelt introduces Brigadier General McCoskry Butt to Governor Hughes. Roosevelt calls Butt a “zealous” member of the national guard.
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1907-02-21
President Roosevelt introduces Governor Hughes to Theodore P. Shonts, for whom he has great regard.
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1907-02-01
President Roosevelt congratulates New York Governor-elect Hughes on winning the election and commends him for his character. He believes Hughes will set New York right. He critiques the wealthy men who opposed the election of Hughes and the Democratic Party. Roosevelt empathizes with Hughes’s new position in politics. In a postscript, he asks Hughes to come stay with him and comments on William Randolph Hearst’s treatment of them in the press.
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1906-11-07
President Roosevelt tells Charles Evans Hughes that he went to Harvard. Roosevelt says the dean, Byron S. Hurlbut, is “a mighty fine fellow” and asks Hughes if he can do as Hurlbut asks in the enclosed item.
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1906-11-05
President Roosevelt expresses his admiration for the canvassing Charles Evans Hughes has done in his campaign for Governor of New York. Roosevelt congratulates Hughes on the fight he has put up for this election.
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1906-10-17
President Roosevelt encloses an important letter concerning Mr. Meyer to Charles Evans Hughes and although it is an important matter, he knows “nothing of the facts.” Roosevelt asks if Secretary of State Elihu Root should speak in support of Hughes in the upcoming election for governor of New York.
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1906-10-12
President Roosevelt sends Charles Evans Hughes, candidate for Governor of New York, a letter he believes summarizes “the real danger in the present situation.”
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1906-10-07
President Roosevelt writes to candidate for governor of New York Charles Evans Hughes about getting “prominent Catholics” on his campaign committee and gives a list of men who he believes should be considered.
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1906-10-04
President Roosevelt tells Charles Evans Hughes, Republican candidate for Governor of New York, of his concerns that William Randolph Hearst is gaining favor with the labor vote and using his wealth to “buy up” more Democratic support. Roosevelt encourages Hughes to contact Mayor of New York Julius Mayer.
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1906-10-02
President Roosevelt congratulates Charles Evans Hughes on his nomination for Governor of New York.
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1906-09-26
President Roosevelt asks Charles Evans Hughes to read over the letter from Charles P. McClelland and advise him about the best course of action. Roosevelt feels that he would not appoint McClelland to the Board of Appraisers again after what he has learned, but does not feel that any of his perceived improprieties warrant removal.
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1905-12-19