Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Letter from Francis C. Travers to William Loeb

Francis C. Travers tells William Loeb he is happy to hear about William Michael Byrne’s appointment to the position of Assistant District Attorney and hopes that it will not cause President Roosevelt any harm. Travers also discusses the telegram Judge Alton B. Parker sent to the Democratic National Convention, who was behind sending it, and whether it will hurt or help the campaign.

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1904-07-13

Letter from Silas McBee to Theodore Roosevelt

Silas McBee thanks President Roosevelt for helping to secure German ambassador Baron Hermann Speck von Sternburg as Sewanee’s commencement speaker. McBee believes that von Sternburg was impressed by Sewanee and discusses the role of the university in contributing to the South and the South contributing to the nation.

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1904-07-06

Letter from John L. Shepherd to William Loeb

John L. Shepherd encloses a letter to National Chairman Cortelyou for William Loeb about a matter he discussed previously with Loeb and President Roosevelt. Shepherd asks that Loeb shows the letter to Roosevelt.

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1904-07-06

Letter from Marcus Braun to William Loeb

Marcus Braun expresses disappointment that President Roosevelt will not record his voice for the gramophone archive of Berlin and addresses other issues in William Loeb’s letter. Braun also informs Loeb of the various Republican Leagues he has formed in order to organize voters for the upcoming election. Braun recommends that Loeb organize the foreign press bureau and suggests hiring Max Stern to ensure as many voters as possible turn out for Roosevelt.

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1904-07-08

Letter from Francis C. Travers to William Loeb

Francis C. Travers asks William Loeb to see that the documents he is sending are received by the right people. He also discusses his plans to travel and campaign for President Roosevelt along with two others. Travers asks Loeb to tell National Republican Party Chairman Cortelyou that he has good news to share.

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1904-07-01

Letter from John Appleton Stewart to William Loeb

John Appleton Stewart tells William Loeb about the progress of the State League of Republican Clubs and asks Loeb to mention the issue of funding to President Roosevelt. Stewart also shares his opinion on the factional rivalries present at the Republican National Convention. He inquires about the request of Alfonso Pepe regarding appointment to the post office in Buffalo, New York.

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1904-06-24

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert J. Beveridge discusses the Republican National Convention with President Roosevelt. He thinks George B. Cortelyou was a good choice for chair of the Republican National Committee. Beveridge also asks Roosevelt when he has time to meet.

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1904-06-25

Letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Newton Bliss congratulates President Roosevelt on the nomination for president and discusses other news from the Republican National Convention.

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1904-06-25

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn shares Edward Rosewater’s concern that labor men may not support President Roosevelt in the upcoming election because of the labor situation in Colorado. Llewellyn advises Roosevelt to appoint an independent commission to investigate the matter. He also has written to Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou about the matter.

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1904-06-26

Letter from Herman Henry Kohlsaat to Theodore Roosevelt

Herman Henry Kohlsaat sends President Roosevelt an article announcing that the newspaper is endorsing Roosevelt. Kohlsaat shares his opinion of Paul Morton joining the cabinet and thinks that George B. Cortelyou was a good choice for chairman of the Republican National Committee. He offers to assist Cortelyou in any way he can.

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1904-06-27

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Hamilton Fish informs William Loeb that Louis Frisbie Payn will be visiting the White House and reminds Loeb that Payn can be helpful to President Roosevelt’s presidential campaign. Fish also would like Loeb to tell Roosevelt that John Clay Davies would like to work with George B. Cortelyou on the presidential campaign. Fish believes that Davies can be an asset to Cortelyou.

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1904-06-28

Letter from J. Hampton Moore to Theodore Roosevelt

J. Hampton Moore informs President Roosevelt that the National Republican League will be contacting Republican National Committee Chairman George B. Cortelyou to organize work on behalf of the campaign. Moore also discusses plans for the celebration of the Republican Party’s fiftieth anniversary, and asks that Roosevelt assist in securing Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw as a speaker at the League’s convention in October.

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1904-06-28

Letter from Robert Grier Cooke to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert Grier Cooke thanks President Roosevelt for having William Loeb return the corrected proofs and asks Roosevelt if the phrase “With President Roosevelt’s Permission” can be included anywhere in the book. Cooke also thanks Roosevelt for the portrait he sent to include with the book. Cooke would like to set up a meeting with himself, Ely Elisha Garrison, and Chairman Cortelyou either in New York or Washington.

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1904-06-29

Telegram from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Newton Bliss reports to President Roosevelt on preparations for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Opposition to George B. Cortelyou’s appointment as chairman of the National Committee was greater than he expected, but West Virginia Senator Nathan Bay Scott and New Jersey Governor Franklin Murphy were helpful in settling the situation satisfactorily.

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1904-06-20

Telegram from Charles Gates Dawes to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Gates Dawes writes to President Roosevelt about opposition to George B. Cortelyou serving as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He assures Roosevelt that the opposition is not that serious and lets Roosevelt know when Cortelyou and Cornelius Newton Bliss will arrive.

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1904-06-17

Letter from H. O. Weaver to Benjamin F. Barnes

On behalf of Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou, H. O. Weaver acknowledges receipt of the letter and enclosures. Cortelyou suggested President Roosevelt discuss the matter with Attorney General Knox.

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1904-06-17

Telegram from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler tells President Roosevelt that there is no need to worry about the reports that there is opposition to George B. Cortelyou being chairman of the Republican National Committee. Butler contends that the main opposition is from Senator Scott and others who would prefer to be chairman themselves.

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1904-06-18

Telegram from Charles Gates Dawes to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Gates Dawes informs President Roosevelt that Senator Nathan Bay Scott is no longer opposing George B. Cortelyou as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Dawes commends the work that George von Lengerke Meyer did to achieve this outcome as well as Roosevelt’s quick response to the matter.

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1904-06-18

Letter from Thomas St. John Gaffney to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas St. John Gaffney writes to President Roosevelt about an enclosure regarding the Consul General of Italy. Gaffney spoke with Collier’s Weekly owner, Peter Fenelon Collier, about Norman Hapgood’s editorials. Collier reassured Gaffney that the paper supports Roosevelt and Collier will speak with Hapgood about supporting the President in his editorials so there is no doubt as to how the newspaper stands. Gaffney also mentions a reception for Cardinal Satolli; his plans for the Chicago convention; and Archbishop Ireland meeting him before the event. Gaffney reminds the President to speak with Monsignor O’Connell.

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1904-06-08

Letter from R. A. Alger to Theodore Roosevelt

Michigan Senator R. A. Alger urges President Roosevelt to appoint Thomas J. O’Brien as the new Secretary of Commerce and Labor should George B. Cortelyou decide to resign.

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1904-06-06