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Frank Moss is enthusiastic about the New York State Legislature amending the law to prevent the possible privatization of New York’s water supply. He believes the legislature should act quickly, capitalizing on public sentiment which is “deeply disgusted with Tammany.”
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1899-09-08
James Harrison Wilson believes that the United States should have taken total control over Cuba, similar to what occurred in Puerto Rico. Since this did not occur, Wilson lays out points that should be incorporated into a treaty in order to maintain American influence on the island while allowing Cubans a high degree of freedom and economic prosperity. After a few years of close cooperation, Wilson believes that both countries will seek the annexation of Cuba to the United States.
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1899-09-08
Joseph Foraker writes that he will most likely be unable to attend the Dewey reception because he has previous engagements in Ohio.
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1899-09-11
Elihu Root writes to Theodore Roosevelt and mentions a letter from Leonard Wood that Roosevelt has forwarded to him and expresses his hope that Roosevelt is “satisfied with the officers of the twelve new regiments.”
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1899-09-11
Elihu Root is responding to suggestions Theodore Roosevelt has previously provided regarding open army appointments. Root is still completing the decision process and will contact Roosevelt if he needs more names.
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1899-09-11
James Bronson Reynolds wants Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on Charlie Adler, an assemblyman from the 8th district. Reynolds believes Adler to be a “subservient machine man,” but also says he is honest and “an honest enemy is better than a treacherous friend.”
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1899-09-14
Bradley T. Johnson hopes Governor Roosevelt can come visit around Christmas time. He sends his regards to Alice, the boys, and Mrs. Roosevelt.
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1899-09-16
John Bigelow thanks Theodore Roosevelt for reviewing his work as a writer “on the late war,” presumably the Spanish-American War. He also asks for Roosevelt’s impression on the “colored” soldiers that fought in Cuba.
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1899-09-17
There is a great deal of political infighting within the 19th and 27th Assembly Districts, and James R. Sheffield relates to Theodore Roosevelt his conversations with the leading figures. Sheffield concludes on a different topic, the vice presidency, and advises Roosevelt to “do all you can to head off any such proposition.”
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1899-09-18
Mary Mapes Dodge, editor of the children’s periodical St. Nicholas Magazine, thanks Governor Roosevelt for agreeing to give the desired talk. Roosevelt will speak on “The Road to Good Citizenship” to an audience of children.
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1899-09-19
Charles King describes his upcoming travel plans, including a trip to Oyster Bay, New York.
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1899-09-19
James Bronson Reynolds confers with Theodore Roosevelt about problems in a particular district regarding a civil service bill.
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1899-09-19
Edward L. Burlingame is pleased with Governor Roosevelt’s draft of the biography of Oliver Cromwell.
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1899-09-20
Gherardi Davis writes to go over the recent political success of the Republican party in the 27th District of New York. The Republican party was “overwhelmingly successful” in the primary election. Davis also reports that his district is sometimes called the “statesman’s district” due to the number of people that serve the public.
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1899-09-20
Lemuel Ely Quigg provides his side of the story in a political dispute occurring within the 27th Assembly District. The fight was not meant to disrespect Gherardi Davis and he showed “much stupidity” for getting involved in the quarrel.
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1899-09-20
Elihu Root asks Theodore Roosevelt for any information on the Philippines he has received from his sources.
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1899-09-20
Gherardi Davis and Ben Sands have been successful in the primary of the 27th Assembly District.
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1899-09-20
Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood writes to Governor Roosevelt about her attempt to see him when he was in Delhi, New York. She regrets that she arrived slightly too late to see and hear Roosevelt, and wishes that she had been able to invite Roosevelt to dinner and to see her son’s house. Sherwood provides brief descriptions of her sons, both excellent Republicans. She promises that next time they will arrive before all the politicians do.
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1899-09-20
Major William Austin Wadsworth invites Governor Roosevelt to visit him at his yacht, which is anchored in Tompkinsville, New York.
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1899-09-20