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John Campbell Greenway’s first choice for a presidential candidate is Theodore Roosevelt, but his second choice would be General Wood. He welcomes the opportunity to aid Wood’s campaign.
1916-03-12
John Campbell Greenway has returned to Arizona and is working as a manager for the Calumet & Arizona and New Cornelia Copper Companies. Greenway feels that General Wood can count on the support of the Arizona delegates at the Republican National Convention. Although Governor Lowden is campaigning in the state, Greenway believes Wood has more support, particularly in regard to the cost of living, public expenditures, and the Mexican Revolution.
1919-08-19
John Campbell Greenway confirms that General Wood is a candidate for president. He discusses Wood’s prospects for securing the nomination. Greenway briefly describes his military service in France and is enjoying life in Arizona.
1919-12-18
Allan Brown Jaynes would be glad to do anything he can to further General Wood’s interests in Arizona. He has spoken to most of the Republican leaders in Arizona and a large majority of them support General Wood.
1919-10-22
John Campbell Greenway requests that General Wood write a letter to H. A. Clark, telling him that Wood is aware of Clark’s work on Wood’s behalf. Greenway praises Clark and expresses his confidence that Wood will receive the Arizona delegates.
1919-12-30
Dudley Davis encloses a letter from Allan B. Jaynes at the request of Major Jay. He inquires whether Jaynes appreciates the purpose of the Leonard Wood League campaign and believes a more strenuous campaign could be pursued. Davis asks that the letter be kept confidential.
1919-10-27
John Campbell Greenway introduces Cleon T. Knapp, a friend and Republican precinct committeeman. Knapp supports Wood’s presidential campaign and can provide firsthand information about the political situation in Arizona.
1920-01-12
John Campbell Greenway spoke with eighteen prominent Arizona Republicans and the majority favored General Wood remaining in the army and not retiring before the Republican presidential nomination. Greenway believes the campaign is going well.
1920-02-07
John Campbell Greenway expects the Republican State Convention of Arizona and its delegates to be friendly towards General Wood. Greenway asks whether he can have Wood’s assurance, if he is elected, to safeguard American life and property in Mexico.
1920-02-23
General Wood requests that John Campbell Greenway do what he can to have the Arizona delegation come with instructions.
1920-02-27
The six Arizona delegates have pledged themselves for General Wood at the Arizona Republican Convention. The convention unanimously endorsed Wood’s candidacy.
1920-02-28
John Campbell Greenway regards Senator Warren G. Harding, the Republican presidential candidate, as the candidate of a “little group,” and Greenway will not support the Republican ticket. Harding is offensive to progressives and will be controlled from behind the scenes. Greenway and the Arizona delegation did their best to support General Wood at the convention. He expects that Harding will be elected as a result of resentment against the Wilson administration. Greenway believes Governor Cox, the Democratic candidate, is a “man of decisive character” and a better candidate.
1920-09-16
John Campbell Greenway expresses his disappointment that General Wood did not win the Republican presidential nomination. He feels the Republicans have been weakened in Arizona. Greenway may support the Democratic candidate, Governor Cox. He provides the names of several Arizonans that Wood can thank for their support.
1920-08-06
Genearl Wood requests that John Campbell Greenway work to ensure that the Arizona delegation arrives at the Republican National Convention with instructions.
1920-02-27
John Campbell Greenway is disappointed that Theodore Roosevelt was unable to visit. He encourages Roosevelt to write to the mayor and city council of Bisbee, Arizona Territory, regarding the invitation they sent. Greenway continues to be pleased with Arizona and its climate.
1911-01-31
John Campbell Greenway is sending Theodore Roosevelt the book Life in Mexico. He has just returned from Great Britain and regrets not seeing Roosevelt while he was in New York. Greenway anticipates voting Democrat in the next election but is pleased that President Taft vetoed the Statehood Bill on account of the recall of judges.
1911-09-13
John Campbell Greenway makes suggestions on how Kermit Roosevelt might proceed with a career in mining engineering. He believes an advanced degree would be ideal but practical experience working for Greenway or at the Copper Queen Mining Company would be suitable. Greenway concludes with a brief update on the political situation in Mexico.
1911-11-29
John Campbell Greenway is positive Theodore Roosevelt will receive the delegates from Arizona. A canvass of Cochise County, Arizona, committeemen heavily favored Roosevelt. The press has been treating Roosevelt poorly and Greenway suggests that he make a speech in Arizona.
1912-04-03
John Campbell Greenway summarizes the events of the Tucson Convention. Many Roosevelt delegates were unseated and there ended up being two simultaneous conventions that elected delegates, one side was for Theodore Roosevelt and the other for President Taft. Greenway will be in Chicago, Illinois, for the Republican National Convention. He is very busy but can see Roosevelt sooner if necessary. Greenway believes that Roosevelt will win the presidential nomination in Chicago.
1912-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s prospects for success in Arizona are improving.
1912-11-02