Democratic Party (U.S.)

Letter from John G. Capers to Marcus Alonzo Hanna

John G. Capers, South Carolina Republican Committeeman, wants Mark Hanna, Republican National Committee Chair, to speak with President Roosevelt about Presidential appointments in South Carolina. The state is dominated by the Democrats and Capers fears that Roosevelt will appoint too many Democrats to official positions after the Democrats talked extensively to the president on a previous visit to South Carolina. Capers believes there are plenty of upstanding South Carolina Republicans to fill every position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-12

Letter from O. M. Tichenor to Curtis Guild

O. M. Tichenor reviews Indiana Republican politics and Lucius C. Embree’s potential appointment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-08

Letter from Elisha Ely Garrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Elisha Ely Garrison recommends that President Roosevelt write a book about his views on current issues. He provides an outline of potential topics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-08

Letter from Richard Wilson Knott to Mr. Procter

Richard Wilson Knott does not want to see President Roosevelt “go farther” than the Republican Party is willing to consent.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-01

Running amuck

Joseph Bucklin Bishop defends the Roosevelt administration’s decision not to “run amuck” among the country’s corporations in light of the Northern Securities decision. The Democrats are using this decision to attempt to prove that they are more anti-trust than Roosevelt but will only prove that they cannot be trusted to deal with business interests and the economy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-17

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler encourages President Roosevelt to “stick to his principles and compel action” concerning efforts to expand trade relations with Cuba and the West Indies. He cautions that unless Republicans who support protective trade measures take the lead on the matter the Democrats will have a strong campaign issue and could consequently “tear down the whole protective system.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt approves of his article on conservation and cost of living. He is planning to make it into a campaign pamphlet. Pinchot has been working with Lynn Haines to prepare the book and pamphlet on the Democratic Congress which he believes will help defeat a number of Democrats.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-24

Letter from Bayless Leander Durant Guffy to Marcus Alonzo Hanna

Chief Justice Guffy of the Court of Appeals of Kentucky advocates for the reappointment of Mr. Barnett as Surveyor of the Port at Louisville, Kentucky. Guffy fears that if Barnett is removed it will weaken the Republicans in the district and the Democrats are already making a strong challenge. Guffy does not believe that he can win reelection without Barnett serving as Surveyor. In a handwritten note addressed to President Roosevelt, Senator Hanna concurs with Guffy’s assessment of the situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-20

Cash for the presidency

The writer questions the legitimacy of William Randolph Hearst’s presidential campaign as his success is primarily based on his own wealth and willingness to spend it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03

Letter from Melvin Grigsby to Theodore Roosevelt

Melvin Grigsby encloses some clippings and has experienced several Democrats declaring themselves “Roosevelt men,” which is a “half-way place on the road from Democracy to Republicanism.”  One of Grigsby’s comments when introducing President Roosevelt, which mentioned former Governor Lee, has created a small controversy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-17

Letter from William Morrow to George B. Cortelyou

William Morrow would like President Roosevelt to know that at least “one southern businessman and democrat” appreciates Roosevelt’s handling of the Miles-McClay[sic] incident.

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Creation Date

1902-01-02

Letter from Bartlett S. Johnston to Theodore Roosevelt

Any information President Roosevelt gained from his meeting with Joseph Forney Johston, Bartlett S. Johnston’s brother, can be relied upon. Roosevelt can trust the Johnston family.

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Creation Date

1901-12-07

Letter from Nellie Crummer to Theodore Roosevelt

Nellie Crummer suggests that a trusted agent be sent to Tampa, Florida, to investigate conditions. She claims that M. B. Macfarlane and Postmaster Reynolds are unfit for their positions.

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Creation Date

1901-12-07

Letter from Thomas Lafayette Rosser to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas Lafayette Rosser believes that Mr. Braxton is perfect for the work they are planning and, since Braxton is a Democrat from a good family, he can reach the class of men they need. There must be an understanding that work will only be done if lynching stops in the South and African Americans are treated kindly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-20

Letter from John Fox to Theodore Roosevelt

The Republicans and Democrats of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia are pleased that President Roosevelt has recognized H. C. McDonell’s merit and ability. John Fox’s father and uncle are both “Roosevelt men.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-20

Letter from Elias Jones to Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Elias Jones encloses a cartoon that was used by the Democrats to support the campaign of Arthur P. Gorman for Senate. Jones is distressed at the Maryland law that disenfranchised many voters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-12

Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna has been thinking about President Roosevelt’s message regarding trusts, organized labor, and wages. He suggests that Roosevelt focus more on trusts and less on wages as the Democrats do not think trusts are an issue and focusing on wages would only help the Democrats.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-10

Letter from J. D. Powers to John Robert Procter

J. D. Powers laments the condition of the political system in Kentucky. Many civil servants have trampled the rights of the people, ruined the Republican Party, and destroyed the chance to defeat the “political Buckaneers.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-09

Letter from Richard Welling to Theodore Roosevelt

Richard Welling vents his frustrations with the latest campaign. Many committee members lack enthusiasm and Welling is concerned about defections to the Democratic Party. Welling proposes condensing the meeting schedule.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-04

Letter from James Harrison Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

James Harrison Wilson believes that John Edward Addicks is buying votes and he would rather see Delaware unrepresented in the Senate than by corrupt politicians. He encloses a letter from Major J. M. Carson, a correspondent for the Philadelphia Ledger, who is an Addicks supporter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-01