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President Roosevelt encourages William H. Taft to accept a substantial campaign contribution from William Nelson Cromwell, and to have him serve on an advisory board. Roosevelt points out that Elihu Root made a large contribution to his campaign in 1904, but that did not stop him from appointing Root Secretary of State when the opportunity arose.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-07
Draft of a bill that addresses publicity, campaign contribution limitations, and punishing corrupt practices in campaigns and fundraising.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-30
President Roosevelt is, on the whole, pleased with the amendments that Gherardi Davis has suggested for laws concerning the spending of money during elections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-26
Gherardi Davis writes to President Roosevelt about campaign spending and encloses copies of recently introduced legislation. Davis explains changes made in the legislation pertaining to campaign funding, punishment for violation of the law, and public record of campaign expenses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-24
Draft by the New York state legislature of an act to amend various laws and bills relating to the prevention of corrupt election practices. In particular, the amendments deal with preventing the improper use of money and funds to impact elections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01