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Byrnes, T. E. (Timothy Edward), 1853-1944

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt is surprised at what Senator Lodge says about Edward Henry Harriman, and notes that he is skeptical of the motives of Charles S. Mellen and T. E. Byrnes in light of their actions against Charlie Morse during a steamboat merger several years ago. Lodge’s letter is so private that Roosevelt does not want to bring it to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte, and asks Lodge or any other people concerned to send another letter which can be put on file at the Department of Justice. In a handwritten postscript, Roosevelt offers sympathy and concern in light of the news that Lodge’s sister is dying.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-28

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge discusses legislation and other steps being taken regarding the Boston & Maine Railroad merger to prevent Edward Henry Harriman from gaining control of that railroad and consolidate it with his other holdings. Various other financiers would like to retain their stock in the Boston & Maine. In a handwritten postscript, Lodge says that he may not make it to the Republican National Convention in Chicago because his sister is dying.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-27

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge asserts his views that Edward Henry Harriman’s attempt to gain control of the Boston & Maine railroad is a real threat, verified independently of Charles S. Mellen and T. E. Byrnes. The legislation introduced would allow the state to maintain control of the railroad. Lodge does not want Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte to direct District Attorney Asa P. French to stop the dividends of the railroad until it is possible to pass legislation protecting the state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-30

Letter from Herbert Parsons to William Loeb

Letter from Herbert Parsons to William Loeb

Representative Parsons writes to William Loeb concerning how different railroad companies feel about a proposed utilities bill. Traction railroads support the bill while steam engines oppose it. Parsons also comments about a suggestion from the traction interests that the bill should be amended.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt is ready to make a counter-attack against the Democratic Party. Roosevelt is especially frustrated by Alton B. Parker’s plea about the common law being sufficient. According to Roosevelt, Parker will not use the federal powers of the U.S. to take a firm stand against the trusts. Roosevelt suggests to George B. Cortelyou that they should have people at party headquarters who can “receive all people and talk to them pleasantly.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-01

Summary of letter from T. E. Byrnes

Summary of letter from T. E. Byrnes

T. E. Byrnes encloses a letter from Eugene Gano Hay regarding Canadian reciprocity. Hay reports Minnesota Republicans are dissatisfied with rumors that tariff legislation is being delayed until after the 1904 election. He does not want the postponement to include Canadian reciprocity as this will create further delays until after the 1905 election in Canada.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-06

President pins faith to Byrnes

President pins faith to Byrnes

President Roosevelt would be pleased if T. E. Byrnes was sent to the national convention as a delegate from the fifth district of Minnesota. It is expected that Byrnes’s friends will announce their intention to submit his name at the state convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-21