Bliss, Cornelius Newton, 1833-1911

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lincoln Steffens

President Roosevelt responds to Lincoln Steffens message saying that he should return the money that insurance companies and other corporations gave to the Republican funds which were seeking national legislation. He advises Steffens of the impossibility and impracticality of this, and assures him that, while he believes Congress should make an act regarding the funding of campaigns, there was nothing improper about his campaign’s use of funds. Roosevelt himself did not know many of the entities who gave to his campaign, and outside of three signed photographs, he did not give favors to any of those whom he did know.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul Morton

President Roosevelt tells Paul Morton that he does not know anything about who did or did not contribute financially to his campaign, and that he has been assured that he has no obligation to act or not act based on those contributions. He does not intend to allow money to influence his actions, but although he did not spend the contributions, he has no way of returning them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry W. Taft

President Roosevelt explains to Henry W. Taft he does not believe he could get James R. Sheffield to take the postmastership, as Sheffield wants to be United States District Attorney. Roosevelt is not comfortable with Miller and Marcus, but appreciate Judge Hall’s name. However, if a number of prominent New York politicians and community leaders want William R. Willcox, Roosevelt does not want to fight with them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-02

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt praises and thanks George B. Cortelyou, chairman of the Republican National Committee, for the work he has done during the recent political campaign. He asks Cortelyou to speak with Cornelius Newton Bliss, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, to see if it would be possible for Roosevelt to give a dinner at the White House to honor those who were most active in the campaign.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-09

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt congratulates Elihu Root on a recent speech, and believes that it was a firm refutation of the allegations recently made by Democratic candidate Alton B. Parker against Roosevelt and George B. Cortelyou. He hopes that Root will stay in contact with Cortelyou and Cornelius Newton Bliss to help refute any further slander.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-05

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Howard Pyle

President Roosevelt thinks that Howard Pyle’s letter is admirable. It has been difficult for Roosevelt not to respond to Democratic presidential candidate Alton B. Parker’s allegations, since it is a matter of record that Roosevelt asked many other people to serve as the chairman of the National Republican Committee before selecting George B. Cortelyou. Roosevelt hopes Pyle will not get in trouble, and feels like he should not let him take part in the current presidential campaign, but he appreciates everything that Pyle has done.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-03

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt has been told that the Standard Oil Company has donated $100,000 to his presidential campaign. Roosevelt says if this is true, the money must be returned in order not to give the appearance of an “improper obligation” to the company. In returning the money, he wishes to assure the company that “there is not the slightest personal feeling against them.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar S. Straus

President Roosevelt invites Oscar S. Straus to come to Oyster Bay with James Speyer, Jacob H. Schiff, Cornelius Newton Bliss (treasurer of the Republican National Committee), and Elihu Root to see him formally notified of his nomination.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William P. Frye

President Roosevelt informs Senator Frye that Cornelius Newton Bliss has refused the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. George B. Cortelyou is the next best choice for the position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt was distressed at how quickly George B. Cortelyou’s appointment as Chair of the Republican National Committee was announced, since it did not afford time for him to consult with Senator Platt and others. Roosevelt believes, however, that Cortelyou is the best man for the job.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

President Roosevelt thanks Attorney General Knox for sending the letter to Cornelius Newton Bliss. He is pleased that Henry Clay Frick has communicated with Bliss.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-07

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nelson W. Aldrich

President Roosevelt sends Senator Aldrich a letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss and invites Aldrich to dine with him and Bliss.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

President Roosevelt will let Governor Odell know as soon as he hears from Cornelius Newton Bliss about the matter. He is pleased Odell plans to veto the gas bill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grenville Mellen Dodge

Charles H. Murray, chairman of the New York County Committee, would like General Dodge to serve on the advisory committee as they need strengthening among the “old soldiers.” President Roosevelt agrees and believes Dodge to be an ideal candidate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-23

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York

Letter noted as canceled. President Roosevelt is unable to accept the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-15

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bird Grinnell

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with what George Bird Grinnell says about William H. H. Cash and the A. G. Wallihan book. Roosevelt asks Grinnell if he can visit next week.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-01-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bird Grinnell

Theodore Roosevelt would like to know when George Bird Grinnell will be visiting. Roosevelt will try and get Colonel Young and Grinnell to have dinner together.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-12-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bird Grinnell

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with having the Boone and Crockett Club dinner in New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-12-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bird Grinnell

Colonel Young wishes the Boone and Crockett Club annual dinner could be held in Washington. Theodore Roosevelt thinks Yellowstone Park should be extended to the south.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-12-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Low

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Seth Low that President William McKinley forbids him from taking a stand either way in the New York City political contest. However, McKinley’s secretary, John Addison Porter, and Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long both support Low. Roosevelt wishes he could do more for Low beyond what he has done “on the quiet.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-10-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919