Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt would like to discuss the Southern situation with John S. Wise.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-20
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Wise, John S. (John Sergeant), 1846-1913
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt thanks John S. Wise for his letter. He comments that Wise’s prophecy of a large majority came too late to do him any good.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-11-06
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt responds to the letter from Major Douglas Hughes Wise, enclosed in the letter from his father, John S. Wise. Roosevelt believes that the “Democrats and anti-imperialists” in Congress care little of the needs of the Filipino people, and makes legislation on the matter “almost impossible.” However, Roosevelt will share Major Wise’s letter with Governor-General of the Philippines James Francis Smith and Secretary of War William H. Taft, as he fundamentally agrees with it.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt expresses his friendship with John S. Wise and his family, but begs him not to send any more cats or dogs.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-12-04
Letter from William Loeb to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt would like John S. Wise to send Mr. Carrington the enclosed letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-22
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt is unable to accept John S. Wise’s invitation.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-21
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt is using his best judgment in Cuba and will never engage in “machine politics.” His focus is on trying to make as good a President as possible.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-04
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt refuses to recall a nomination and cannot appoint Mr. Stewart because he recently ran for an office as a Democrat.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt requests all the papers related to the Blanchard case.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-01
Letter from A. P. Gillespie to John S. Wise
A. P. Gillespie agrees that the Republican Party in Virginia needs to be changed and he wishes that John S. Wise would return to lead the party.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-14
Letter from Richard Henry Rawles to John S. Wise
Richard Henry Rawles agrees that the public is ready for a change and that the Republican machine in Virginia should be challenged. He believes a strong leader could make the state solidly Republican. Rawles has removed himself from “active politics” but is willing to help.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-14
Letter to R. L. Woodward to John S. Wise
R. L. Woodward supports John S. Wise’s movement to improve the Republican Party in Virginia and the South. Political offices should go to those that are best qualified, no matter their race.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-12
Letter from Thomas Lafayette Rosser to John S. Wise
Thomas Lafayette Rosser agrees that the Republican Party in Virginia is corrupt and that with the help of President Roosevelt, they can make the party respectable again. Judge Paul is very ill and Rosser hopes that the Virginia political ring is not able to secure the appointment for one of their candidates.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-12
Letter from Harry Libbey to John S. Wise
Harry Libbey agrees with the letter John S. Wise sent to President Roosevelt and General Rosser. He hopes the appointments will be delayed so they have more time to prepare.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-12
Letter from Lunsford L. Lewis to John S. Wise
Lunsford L. Lewis would like to see a respectable Republican Party in Virginia. However, Lewis is unsure what he can do to help achieve that goal and he does not want to be part of a fiasco. If Lewis’s assistance is requested by President Roosevelt he would consider that a command.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-12
Letter from Jacob Yost to John S. Wise
Jacob Yost would be pleased to take part in a movement for the “upbuilding” of the Republican Party in Virginia. However, Yost recommends delaying the movement until after the election and encourages everyone to support the current Republican ticket.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-11
Letter from A. P. Gillespie to John S. Wise
After receiving his brother’s letter, A. P. Gillespie provides the names of representative men from several Virginia counties.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-07
Letter from A. P. Gillespie to John S. Wise
A. P. Gillespie can give the names of representative men from his part of the state after he speaks with his brother. Gillespie will be able to consult his brother soon. Many Republicans from southwest Virginia are opposed to the present state organization. Gillespie believes they will be open to the movement suggested by John S. Wise.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-07
Letter from A. M. Dickenson to John S. Wise
A. M. Dickenson is impressed with the enthusiasm of the rank and file Republicans of Virginia, but political leadership is lacking. The state leaders seem more interested in retaining what they have than in bringing Virginia into the Republican fold. Dickenson urges John S. Wise to look into this matter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-06
Letter from Archibald Cary Peachy to John S. Wise
Archibald Cary Peachy met with J. E. B. Stuart and Stuart will be able to attend the conference.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-05