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William D. Foulke submits a report on the raising of campaign funds among New York custom house inspectors and efforts to promote the passage of a bill raising inspectors’ wages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-28
The New York Republican State Committee has received President Roosevelt’s contribution of $500.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-22
A mass mailing from the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania has violated civil service law and Senator Quay is working to remedy the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-04
The United States Civil Service Commission is satisfied with Senator Quay’s explanation and response to the communication requesting funds from federal office holders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
Senator Quay withdraws a previous letter requesting financial assistance due to a potential violation of civil service law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
Collector Dowe informs customs employees that they are not required to make campaign contributions to candidates for the Fifteenth Congressional District of Texas. He advises against making campaign contributions to any candidates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-30
Speaker Henderson is concerned about the situation and suggests several Cabinet members who can help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-16
Secretary of State Hay is willing to help raise funds in New York but suggests several other prominent Republicans who he believes would be more effective. Hay understands that there are factional quarrels in several states but he believes that President Roosevelt’s popularity will overcome any opposition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter and contribution to the Roosevelt campaign that was sent to The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-08
The writer questions the legitimacy of William Randolph Hearst’s presidential campaign as his success is primarily based on his own wealth and willingness to spend it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03
F. Norton Goddard encloses two newspaper clippings for President Roosevelt’s attention. He is confident in his ability to win the 20th district but is worried about the money being spent by the “Tammany Captains.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-30
Nelson M. Parker claims to be the president of a nationwide society and offers to use the society to work on behalf of a Roosevelt presidential campaign. He requests some funding to get the campaign started. Parker also offers Roosevelt some ancient books and maps that would “startle the world” if made public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-29
William Allen White is a strong supporter of Vice President Roosevelt and has spent two years directing his political efforts towards a Roosevelt presidency. He argues that Roosevelt will need the support of Senators Hanna, Platt, and Quay and can acquire their support without resorting to dirty politics. White also believes that there is a suitable place for money in political campaigns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-29