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Ralph Trautmann knows that the statement about Williams is false, Trautmann’s report dismissed every charge against Williams. Senator Lodge’s bill will restrict immigration from some undesirable people but not keep out any German immigrants. The newspapers will lie about the bill but President Roosevelt doubts that this will deceive many people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-28
President Roosevelt has never heard of Mr. Erlanger and the statement in the enclosed clipping is a lie. Roosevelt is delighted with Ralph Trautmann’s nomination but, at the request of Mayor Low, has not spoken out publicly for fear of driving away independent Democratic voters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-23
President Roosevelt is pleased at Ralph Trautmann’s nomination and wanted to telegraph him at once but was warned by the Citizens Union that his public support might alienate potential Democratic voters. Roosevelt believes it fortunate that the Republican Party and New York City have a man like Trautmann nominated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28