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William Loeb informs Representative Olcott that the first reception is full, but he will invite the suggested individuals to a later reception.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-02
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1906-12-12
Olcott, Jacob Van Vechten, 1856-1940
2025-10-09
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1906-01-24
Olcott, Jacob Van Vechten, 1856-1940
2025-10-09
President Roosevelt tells Representative Olcott that a letter he received from Representative Herbert Parsons seems to cover the case. Roosevelt hopes that Olcott will now withdraw, and says that he can quote his language from the letter to Parsons if he leaves out the personal references to Senator Thomas Collier Platt and former New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell.
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1905-11-29
President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root judge that Representative Herbert Parsons’s statement “absolutely meets the requirements” of the case per his and Roosevelt’s agreement with Representative Olcott. Roosevelt believes Olcott should “come out” for Parsons. (Olcott and Parsons were both vying for Presidency of the Republican County Committee in New York.)
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1905-11-30
William Loeb sends Representative Olcott the text of a letter in which President Roosevelt evaluates the conflict between Representative Herbert Parsons and Olcott, who have both declared their candidacy for chairman of the County Committee in New York. Although Roosevelt knows that both men are independent, the public perceives them as being representatives of opposing factions within the state Republican party. If Parsons issues a statement declaring his independence from both Benjamin B. Odell and Senator Thomas Collier Platt, Roosevelt will advice Olcott to withdraw from the race.
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1905-12-01
President Roosevelt wonders if Representative Olcott can help out the son of a Dutch Reformed pastor who wants to go to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Roosevelt cannot suggest this young man because his appointments are limited to the sons of military officers.
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1904-11-18
President Roosevelt informs Jacob Van Vechten Olcott that he will not be able to attend an anniversary event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-23