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President Roosevelt thanks Charles Sprague Smith for sending his book Barbizon Days. Sprague is more fit for Africa as Roosevelt “could not run five miles before breakfast to save my neck.” Roosevelt has publicly stated his belief that Governor Charles Evans Hughes should be renominated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-03
After deliberation, President Roosevelt shares Charles Sprague Smith’s opinion regarding renominating Governor Charles Evans Hughes and has told the party leaders. However, Hughes “has grave elements of weakness.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-22
President Roosevelt thanks Charles Sprague Smith for his letter and asks him to extend his thanks to the People’s Institute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-02
Although President Roosevelt appreciates Charles Sprague Smith’s recent letter, he does not think that his proposal is advisable or possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-17
President Roosevelt appreciated Charles Sprague Smith’s letter, especially what he said about president-elect William H. Taft and New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-05
President Roosevelt has seen Charles Sprague Smith’s letter and agrees with everything he says. Currently, Roosevelt is trying to raise interest in New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes and has instructed William H. Taft to emphasize Hughes’ dedication to the national ticket. Roosevelt believes that Hughes’ dedication to the national campaign, perhaps at the expense of his own election, will be admired by the American people. He believes that both Taft and Hughes will be elected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-12
President Roosevelt is very interested in what Charles Sprague Smith has to say about the primaries for Governor of New York. Roosevelt discusses the contradictory and bitter statements he receives about Charles Evans Hughes, saying he thinks the wise thing to do is to renominate Hughes. At this time, however, Roosevelt does not want to take any part in the nomination process.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-06
President Roosevelt tells Charles Sprague Smith that his statement is important. Roosevelt has received many letters both for and against the nomination of Charles Evans Hughes for governor of New York, and has never seen so much bitterness or enthusiasm for a single candidate. Roosevelt will only interfere in the contest reluctantly. Roosevelt notes that “men of leisure and cultivation” are mostly for Hughes, while working men are not.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-31
President Roosevelt feels the same way as Charles Sprague Smith regarding the national ticket, and agrees with what he says about the Governorship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-20
President Roosevelt informs Charles Sprague Smith that given his current workload, he is reluctant to take on any new duties and does not want to commit to Smith’s suggestion of appointing men to be paid privately. He does not want to appoint any more commissions than he is already committed to.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-30
President Roosevelt thanks Charles Sprague Smith for his congratulations on the election results. He is glad Charles Evans Hughes was able to get enough support to be elected Governor of New York. He was astounded by the New York Times‘ editorial response to the election results.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-07