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President Roosevelt informs Douglas Robinson that Senator Knox represents western Pennsylvania, and that William Robinson Blair must present his case through him. Roosevelt agrees with Robinson about William Jennings Bryan’s political error. He hopes Robinson can visit soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-13
Douglas Robinson regrets asking if there was a position available for William. R. Blair. Robinson generally avoids politics. He regrets he cannot accept Roosevelt’s offer to stop by Sagamore as their schedules conflict. Monroe and Stewart have returned from their trip to Merrifield’s ranch. They enjoyed playing cowboys and had a successful hunting trip. They are off to Harvard tomorrow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-24
Douglas Robinson, President Roosevelt’s brother-in-law, writes to him about his old friend and former classmate, William Robinson Blair. When Judge Buffington is promoted to the United States Court of Appeals, Robinson thinks Blair would be a good candidate to fill his vacated position on the United States District Court. Robinson also mentions that many people have been telling him that it might be necessary for Roosevelt to run for reelection in 1908.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-12