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Albert Baird Cummins was nominated as the Republican candidate for governor of Iowa and was pleased with Vice President Roosevelt’s letter of congratulations. Cummins expects to win the election by a large majority but still wants a campaign of “interest and enthusiasm.” He requests that Roosevelt visit Iowa for a few campaign speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-02
Paul Morton recommends that Vice President Roosevelt keep a potential 1904 presidential campaign in the background. Roosevelt should have no antagonisms and no entangling alliances. Morton is prepared to help the campaign when the time is right.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-02
Senator Hanna has received Vice President Roosevelt’s letter regarding Roosevelt’s visit to Ohio. He thinks the committee will want more then one meeting. Roosevelt should have received an invitation to address the Woman’s Department of the YMCA and Hanna hopes he can accept.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-06
G. Merchin requests permission to begin the ground work for Vice President Roosevelt’s 1904 presidential campaign in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Merchin would like to set up several Roosevelt clubs and Winston Churchill has agreed to help in New Hampshire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-27
Senator Hanna appreciates Vice President Roosevelt’s offer to campaign in Ohio and will discuss the matter with the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-28
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
Senator Foraker agrees with Vice President Roosevelt’s views on the upcoming campaign and will try to make arrangements accordingly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-30
Charles Dick, chairman of the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee, invites Vice President Roosevelt to participate in the speaking canvass leading up to the election in November. Dick summarizes the importance of the upcoming election in Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-24