Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918

Dinner to Col. Theodore Roosevelt by Hungarian Republican Club

Members of the Hungarian Republican Club gather at the Café Boulevard restaurant in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, and in support of Henry L. Stimson’s candidacy for governor of New York. Roosevelt sits near the head of the table, close to a portrait of himself festooned with patriotic banners and flags. A number of prominent Republican figures are also in attendance. An inset photograph at the bottom right shows the exterior of the Café Boulevard restaurant where the dinner was held.

Collection

America

Creation Date

1910-11-07

Letter from William T. Dowdall to Theodore Roosevelt

William T. Dowdall reminds Theodore Roosevelt of the letter Dowdall sent in 1908 in which Dowell urged Roosevelt to run for president. Dowdall repeats his plea noting that William H. Taft will not win the election if he is nominated. If only Roosevelt will say he is not a candidate for nomination, but he will serve if he is elected, Dowdall is sure Roosevelt will be nominated and elected.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Republican clubs aid Roosevelt greatly

Two Republican clubs, the Austro-Hungarian Republican League and the Colored Republican Club, will be factors in the coming campaign, in support of President Roosevelt’s re-election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-04

Letter from John O’Hara Cosgrave to William Loeb

Following up on a recent conversation with President Roosevelt, John O’Hara Cosgrave asks William Loeb to inform Roosevelt that James Sullivan Clarkson sent a set of the recommended books by Carl Snyder. He is certain they will interest Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from James Sullivan Clarkson and hopes that Joseph Bucklin Bishop can speak with him. He also discusses a letter received and answered in his absence, during his visit to Yellowstone National Park. The Utah Federation of Labor had asked that the President not travel on the Union Pacific Railroad during his western trip, appealing to Roosevelt’s “sense of justice” on behalf of employees of the railroad. As Roosevelt was out of communication, William Loeb responded by noting that travel arrangements had long been made, and to accede to the request would disappointment many thousands of people. Copies of the correspondence have been sent to Edward Henry Harriman.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-10-02

Excerpt from New York Times on President Roosevelt’s inauguration

On the occasion of his inauguration, the New York Times re-examines President Roosevelt’s record of the past three years, and asks, can the nation expect an even bolder Roosevelt in the years to come? Roosevelt’s policies and actions of the past three years are subjected to a critical analysis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt confirms receipt of a letter from Senator Platt’s son Frank H. Platt, and has given it to Secretary of State Elihu Root. Roosevelt has heard conflicting reports about William H. Ellis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James R. Sheffield

President Roosevelt suggests consulting with Nevada Stranahan and James Clarkson in order to “counteract those adverse influences.” Roosevelt invites James Sheffield to a lunch on December 12 with the Republican National League.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

During President Roosevelt’s western trip, labor unions complained against Roosevelt using the Union Pacific system of railroads because of their treatment of their employees. William Loeb’s answer to the complaints was that the schedule was set far in advance and could not be altered. Loeb had no input from Roosevelt at this time because he was isolated in Yellowstone. Roosevelt did not know of the protests until the matter was discussed in the newspapers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from General Clarkson and asks George B. Cortelyou to look into the matter. The National Committee is letting things drift and the State Committee of New York is upset with Roosevelt for indicting Green.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou to discuss the Jordan sisters with Civil Service Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley and encloses a letter from James Sullivan Clarkson regarding Mergenthaler Linotype machines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

President Roosevelt encloses a copy of a letter that was sent to James Sullivan Clarkson, who wrote strongly on behalf of the “union people,” referring to the issue in the Government Printing Office where William A. Miller was dismissed as a result of labor union pressure. Roosevelt denies that his military appointments are influenced by politics.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Marcus Alonzo Hanna

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from James Sullivan Clarkson for Senator Hanna’s attention. Roosevelt suggests that they send people to the conventions in order to influence and report on proceedings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt encloses correspondence with James Sullivan Clarkson and has no objection to the “Miller business” letters being made public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Low

President Roosevelt would like Mayor Low to discuss the organization of Republican political clubs in New York with James Sullivan Clarkson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Proctor Clarke

President Roosevelt would like Judge Clarke to speak with James Sullivan Clarkson about organizing Republican political clubs in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt would like Senator Platt to correspond further with John Houk in order to gather further information on the situation. Mr. Clarkson will meet with Platt for further discussion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Ransom Miller

President Roosevelt complains about the reporting of Mr. Welsh, particularly his claims that there is an effort to form a “Roosevelt party” in Congress and that James Sullivan Clarkson received an appointment in order to facilitate his efforts to control the Republican southern delegates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis E. Leupp

President Roosevelt is having problems with Welsh, a New York Times correspondent. Welsh has consistently opposed the Roosevelt administration and is currently attempting to prove that James Sullivan Clarkson and Postmaster General Henry C. Payne intend to interfere with Republican southern delegations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry C. Payne

President Roosevelt addresses southern party politics and believes it is necessary to accept former Democrats into the Republican Party if the Republicans are to appear respectable in the south. Roosevelt is also having difficulties with a New York Times correspondent that he describes as a “particularly malicious and slanderous liar.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-08