Cullom, Shelby M. (Shelby Moore), 1829-1914

Letter from David Banks Sickels to Theodore Roosevelt

David Bank Sickels recieved Theodore Roosevelt’s “thoughtful and very complimentary letter.” The clipping came from the same issue of the New York Times that reviewed Senator Shelby M. Cullom’s book, which Roosevelt should look at. Sickels frequently hears Roosevelt’s name mentioned in connection with the presidential nomination. However, he knows Roosevelt will never seek the nomination and will only accept it if forced to for the Republican Party’s good.

Comments and Context

Shelby M. Cullom’s book is entitled Fifty Years of Public Service: Personal Recollections of Shelby M. Cullom, Senior United States Senator from Illinois.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Letter from J. K. Dickirson to Theodore Roosevelt

J. K. Dickirson reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his promise to visit the Illinois State Fair in 1911. He invites him to attend and asks what his requirements are.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-18

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Callan O’Laughlin reports he returned home and left business negotiations in Victor L. Mason’s control. This attempt to secure foreign finance taught him the “tremendous power of the Morgans.” He is excited about the results of Theodore Roosevelt’s trip and discusses what states each presidential candidate expects delegates from. O’Laughlin notes that President William H. Taft does not know how to handle the worsening situation in Mexico. Congress will approve the reciprocity bill in the coming week.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-18

Letter from William T. Hornaday to Theodore Roosevelt

William T. Hornaday is pleased to hear institutions in the United States will receive three new rhinoceros specimens. Hornaday assures Theodore Roosevelt that the Camp Fire Club dinner will be carried out according to his wishes. Hornaday strongly objected to William J. Long’s presence at a dinner. The campaign to protect the fur-seal fisheries of Alaska has been successful, and Hornaday hopes the bill will pass before the end of April.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-03-24

Memorandum for the President

In a telephone message, Albert J. Beveridge reported on the positions of several Senators regarding the battleship bill, and provided a list of Senators President Roosevelt should speak to about it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-20

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt cannot give Theodore Roosevelt the names of any bank officers opposed to the reappointment of Comptroller of the Currency William Barret Ridgely. The officers who do oppose Ridgely do so for reasons that could be construed as personal, and so their arguments could easily be dismissed. Emlen Roosevelt agrees that Ridgely should not be reappointed and does not think he has “displayed any particular fitness for the position.” Emlen Roosevelt believes that the Comptroller should be “a strong and bold man with banking experience.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-03

Letter from H. E. Miles to Theodore Roosevelt

Chairman Miles submits a report of the Tariff Committee of the Implement Association. The report comes up to the Executive Committee for action on August 18, 1906. Miles believes that action as contemplated in the report would be for the good of the Republican party. Miles further believes that the Stand Pat proposition is pure bluff, as proponents of this policy are inconsistent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-08

Note from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt

Elihu Root sends President Roosevelt a copy of his letter to Senator Cullom. Root also sent a copy to Senator Spooner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-25

Note regarding the rate bill

Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota has learned that Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Montana might “yield on the pipe amendment to the rate bill,” referring to the Hepburn Act. Nelson feels that the amendment ought to be left in and wishes President Roosevelt would help convince Cullom.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-22

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt sharing his opinions about a letter by Harvard President Eliot. Senator Tillman requested that Lodge contact Roosevelt for a discussion regarding Senator Cullom. Lodge goes on to mention thoughts on the Standard Oil Company and their monopoly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-22

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge notifies President Roosevelt of the likelihood that certain key bills about pipe lines, trust regulation, and coal mines are likely to be defeated. There are organized efforts to defeat the bills. Lodge hopes that Roosevelt can step in and intervene to assist on the passing of the bills in any capacity.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-29

Letter from Edwin S. Conway to Theodore Roosevelt

Edwin S. Conway encloses a letter he wrote to Senator Cullom, regarding railroad rates and regulation. Conway wishes that Roosevelt would be a candidate in the next election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-25

Letter from J. W. Midgley to Theodore Roosevelt

J. W. Midgley advises President Roosevelt on the course to pursue regarding private railroad cars and gives his suggestions on pending railroad legislation. Midgley also discusses his time on the Interstate Commerce Commission and clarifies several erroneous impressions regarding the Commission. Midgley vows his support to Roosevelt’s “very laudable effort to suppress abuses” among the railroads and other transportation industries.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-08

Letter from Albert J. Hopkins to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hopkins responds to a telegram from William Loeb which states that President Roosevelt wishes to know if Colonel Frank Leslie Smith’s appointment would be satisfactory to Charles Samuel Deneen. Hopkins discusses Smith’s qualifications and believes that Deneen “has no reason to be dissatisfied with the appointment.” Hopkins confesses that he did not consider how Deneen would respond to the appointment, arguing that he does not expect that Deneen will check with him about such appointments after Deneen is elected.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-08

Letter from Albert J. Hopkins to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert J. Hopkins reports on the results of the Illinois Republican State Convention. Charles S. Deneen has been named as candidate for governor. Hopkins reassures Roosevelt that Illinois will elect the Republican state and electoral ticket.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-06

Letter from Frank S. Witherbee to William Loeb

Frank S. Witherbee forwards a letter he recently received from Illinois Governor Richard Yates, who asks that President Roosevelt express to Illinois Senator Shelby M. Cullom and Representative Joseph Gurney Cannon that Yates is Roosevelt’s friend. Yates believes this will stop them from working to prevent delegates from supporting Yates in the Illinois Republican State Convention. Witherbee mentions he notified Yates that Roosevelt will most likely remain neutral.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-26

Letter from N. B. Travis to Theodore Roosevelt

N. B. Travis defends Frank O. Lowden against attacks from the anti-Republican press of Chicago, Illinois. Travis states that railway employees support Lowden’s candidacy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-23

Letter from Richard Yates to Frank S. Witherbee

Illinois Governor Richard Yates wants President Roosevelt to express to Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois and Representative Joseph Gurney Cannon that Yates is Roosevelt’s friend. Cullom and Cannon, among others, are conspiring to stop delegates from supporting Yates in the Illinois Republican State Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-22

Letter from Frank B. Noyes to Theodore Roosevelt

With the Illinois Republican State Convention taking a recess, newspaperman Frank B. Noyes writes concerning the support for Illinois politician Frank O. Lowden, whom Noyes describes as “an exceedingly weak candidate.” Noyes asks that President Roosevelt speak with Illinois Senator Shelby M. Cullom about shifting his support from Lowden to Charles Samuel Deneen.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-21

Congressional record

Following a number of legislative items, including voting on an amendment to a bill and a motion to investigate participation in international expositions, Senator Robert M. La Follette delivers a speech beginning with proposed tariff reciprocity with Canada, but quickly turning to his view that President William H. Taft has abandoned his campaign promises to continue the progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. La Follette excoriates Taft on his stances on taxes and conservation, among other issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-15