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Theodore Roosevelt supports Fay Ingalls’ idea, though he himself does not feel he is knowledgeable enough of the details to start the movement. He recommends Ingalls get in touch with the Supervisor, Smith Cox, and show Cox this correspondence that shows Roosevelt’s approval. Roosevelt supports the idea of state police in county districts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
Timothy L. Woodruff advises William Loeb about the political situation in New York state. A delegation from Nassau County has asked state committeeman John J. Bartlett to withdraw his support for Congressman William W. Cocks in exchange for becoming State Committeeman. Cocks’s enemies are the cause of the opposition to Bartlett. Losing Bartlett would constitute a loss for President Roosevelt in his home district.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-30
The Metropolitan Automobile Association applied to hold an automobile race in Nassau County, New York, on October 16-17, 1907. Before the Board of Supervisors can accept, they will map out the proposed race. Although several members of the board as well as nine-tenths of the people in Nassau County were in favor of holding the race there, one wealthy resident did not approve.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-12
Smith Cox and John M. Dimon have accepted President Roosevelt’s invitation to lunch.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-11