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Belmont, August, 1853-1924

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He’s perfectly safe

He’s perfectly safe

An illustration of President Roosevelt has images and captions in it, including “settlement of the coal strike,” “protection against foreign labor,” “gold standard,” and “U.S. Supreme Court.” Meanwhile, Alton B. Parker is surrounded by Democratic leaders and is tied down by “sugar trust,” “Standard Oil,” and “rail-road franchise” ropes. Caption: Why Parker “Because he is perfectly safe.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-06

All kinds of advice

All kinds of advice

A harried-looking Alton B. Parker sits at a desk and tries to write as several megaphones with the titles of various newspapers shout at him. The “Brooklyn Eagle” says, “Hold to the Philippines.” The “N.Y. American” says, “Down with Belmont and trusts.” The “N.Y. Times” says, “Hold the Philippines. Hold everything.” The “N.Y. World” says, “Scuttle. Abandon Philippines. Give up. Scuttle.” The “N.Y. Post” says, “Come out for free trade.” Another megaphone says, “Down with the South.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-11

The muck-rake must go

The muck-rake must go

Public sentiment is growing fed up with “promiscuous attacks of sensational writers on men of eminence.” The editor of a well-known paper recently accused President Roosevelt of lying to newspapers, and attacked a number of well-respected publications. The author of this article is of the opinion that “the President’s little sermon on ‘The Man with the Muck-rake’ cannot be preached too widely, or be printed too often.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-21

Élection Présidentielle

Élection Présidentielle

Stéphane Lauzanne, editor of Le Matin, proclaims that the results of the United States election are no longer in doubt due to the large majority garnered by the Republican party in recent elections taking place in Vermont. Noting Vermont’s place as a sort of “electoral barometer,” it seems clear that President Roosevelt will be reelected. Lauzanne provides a brief description of the Democratic party for his French audience, as well as a short history of Roosevelt’s political career.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop believes his newspaper, The Commercial Advertiser, can “have a great influence” in Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign. William Loeb sent Bishop copies of Roosevelt’s papers and addresses. Benjamin B. Odell is trying to diffuse quarrels within the Republican Party in New York. Alton B. Parker’s candidacy as a nominee for U.S. president in the 1904 election is also discussed. Parker voted for William Jennings Bryan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Wayland Higgins

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Wayland Higgins

President Roosevelt writes Frank Wayland Higgins regarding Higgins’s candidacy for governor of New York. Roosevelt urges Higgins to announce his candidacy as soon as he is able, and to make sure the voters know who he is and what he will do. The Democrats are putting the Republicans on the defensive, and the Republicans should push back by attacking D. Cady Herrick, the opposing Democratic nominee for governor, for his actions as a judge. Roosevelt links Higgins’s candidacy with his own, and believes they should emphasize the national issues, rather than being on the defensive with state-level issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-30

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop summarizes the politics involved in the New York State Senate election. Bishop discusses Mr. Merriman, who is a key-player in the Brooklyn Rapid Transit project, his support of Tammany Hall, and his association with William C. Whitney, Thomas Fortune Ryan, and August Belmont. Bishop conveys that Benjamin B. Odell holds a low public opinion in New York. Bishop congratulates President Roosevelt on his action in Panama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-09

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop writes to President Roosevelt regarding the recent mayoral election in New York City, in which George McClellan defeated Seth Low. Bishop says the election was “bought up by Whitney, Ryan, Belmont, and Harriman.” Bishop also discusses a recent conversation with General Hubbard concerning Leslie M. Shaw and relays that he will not accompany Hubbard to Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-04

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

The premiums on President Roosevelt’s three life insurance policies have been paid and Douglas Robinson recommends a fourth. He has arranged for the commissions on two of the policies to be paid as charitable contributions to the Orthopaedic Hospital and the Children’s Aid Society. James W. Alexander, president of Equitable Life Insurance Company, has requested to meet Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-16

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Douglas Robinson met with August Belmont and extended President Roosevelt’s invitation to dine at the White House on November 14. Belmont accepted and seemed pleased with the invitation. Robinson has heard many compliments directed at the Roosevelt administration and is interested in the outcome of the Bidwell affair.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-12

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Douglas Robinson agrees with President Roosevelt’s reading of the situation involving Mr. Perkins and Mr. Bacon. August Belmont agreed to meet with Roosevelt but has just departed for Europe. Robinson will always be available if his services are required. Robinson breaks his usual policy regarding applications and advocates on behalf of Mr. Trigg.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-11