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Marvin, Samuel W., 1844 or 1845-1923

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Samuel W. Marvin

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Samuel W. Marvin

President Roosevelt discusses his thoughts concerning the renomination of Charles Evans Hughes as governor of New York with Samuel W. Marvin. Roosevelt says that if Hughes is renominated, the Republicans will lose the votes of of working men, but if he is not, then they will lose the votes of “cultivated people.” Roosevelt doubts his interference in the matter would be welcome by party leaders and feels strongly that the people should decide whom to nominate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Samuel W. Marvin

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Samuel W. Marvin

President Roosevelt replies to Samuel W. Marvin’s inquiry on New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes and his position on the drafting of legislation relating to the railroads. Roosevelt gives his opinion on Hughes’ divisive effect within the Republican Party and advises that he will pass along Marvin’s letter to the New York Republican State Committee Chairman, Timothy Lester Woodruff.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-08-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919