Wakeman, Wilbur Fisk, 1857-1931

In a letter from Henry B. Joy to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman published in the Detroit Free Press, Joy discusses his current views of political conditions, warning against the dangers of tariff tinkering and the interests of the American people. Joy further comments on the upcoming presidential election, where he sees a Democratic administration taking over but hopes for Republican nomination.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-23

President Roosevelt removes Wilbur Fisk Wakeman from his position as Appraiser of Merchandise in New York City, effective December 23. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-20

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Wilbur Fisk Wakeman for the letter. Roosevelt says his attack of rheumatism is of no importance and he will be well soon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-12-16

President Roosevelt has received the letter from Wilbur Fisk Wakeman, and sends his dollar in support of the American Protective Tariff League. He believes Wakeman’s plan to be an admirable one, and congratulates him on its likely success.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-25

President Roosevelt tells Wilbur Fisk Wakeman, “that is a first-class record and all good citizens are to be congratulated on it, including both of us!”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-19

President Roosevelt believes that most Republicans favor the Cuban reciprocity bill and that opposing the bill will be nationally and politically unwise.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1902-07-19

President Roosevelt sends good wishes to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman and the guests at the reception for Lafayette Post No. 140 of the Grand Army of the Republic.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-15

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Wakeman, Wilbur Fisk, 1857-1931

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-01-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Wakeman, Wilbur Fisk, 1857-1931

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Wakeman, Wilbur Fisk, 1857-1931

Herbert Parsons explains to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman that he brought Wakeman’s name to the delegates of the 25th Assembly District, but they thought he would not be a good candidate because he had previously been removed from office by President Roosevelt and his opinion on tariffs does not match the constituency’s.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-05