Stokes, Edward C. (Edward Casper), 1860-1942 Archives

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Governor Stokes to explain why the party cannot be reformed, and he discusses the political corruption of the National Committee and Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Casper Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt writes Edward Casper Stokes about having to attend the Republican National Convention, but is unsure whether he will run as an independent candidate. Roosevelt comments that he will always yield to the majority but will never yield to “theft,” and states that the verity of this “gross theft” will determine under which party he runs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Casper Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Governor Edward Casper Stokes for his help in bringing about a victory in New Jersey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Edward C. Stokes for the newspaper article sent to Roosevelt, clarifying that the interview was written as a humorous piece of fiction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-06

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Casper Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Governor Stokes for his letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Edward C. Stokes’s letter and is glad he liked what Roosevelt said about business. He holds up the National Banking Act as the one to follow but the analogy works better with the Inter-State Commerce Law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt does not believe that he and Edward C. Stokes are “out” on their views. Roosevelt believes that policy should be consistent. The United States should have acted in Mexico and prepared for action in “this great war,” “long before” the Arabic sank.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt is angry that David Saville Muzzey’s book says that the United States government knew about the revolt in Panama. The Metropolitan Magazine will contain Roosevelt’s statement on the business.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Edward C. Stokes liked his recent article. The article is copyrighted, and Roosevelt asks if Stokes would mind communicating with the Wheeler syndicate concerning it. Roosevelt has been writing about the nation’s position in the war and is disgusted by the current administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

President Roosevelt thanks Edward C. Stokes for his telegram.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

President Roosevelt tells Governor of New Jersey Stokes that he only wants the best qualified judges appointed, and does not care which state they come from.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

President Roosevelt thanks New Jersey Governor Stokes for his kindness. He requests Stokes tell Emley that he came to the same conclusion before receiving Emley’s letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

President Roosevelt confidentially sends Governor of New Jersey Stokes some correspondence with Secret Service Chief John E. Wilkie. Roosevelt feels Alfred W. Wishart is being imposed upon by William MacQueen’s request for a pardon as there is no doubt, he is a “shiftless character” and anarchist. Roosevelt directs Stokes to share the substance of the letter with the Board of Pardons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Stokes

President Roosevelt asks Governor Stokes if anything can be done for Mrs. Fuernelsen who wrote the enclosed letter. Roosevelt impresses upon Stokes that Fuernelsen is not asking for anything for herself, but rather for “the three destitute boys.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from W. Henry to Edward C. Stokes

W. Henry sent Edward C. Stokes a copy of his letter to Virginia. He is certain Stokes will not let President William H. Taft get New Jersey by default and ruin the Republican Party. Anyone who says Theodore Roosevelt will not run for president under any circumstance speak for Taft and know nothing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-07

Creator(s)

Henry, W.

Letter from Frances Day to Edward C. Stokes

Frances Day received letters from both President Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt and Hugh F. Fox. Day will further investigate once he hears from the Poormaster of Atlantic City.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-26

Creator(s)

Day, Frances