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Letter from James Harrison Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Harrison Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

James Harrison Wilson recommends the appointment of Robert Houston as collector of the port in Wilmington, Delaware. He believes the appointment of Caleb Churchman would be a mistake as Churchman is not viewed as a leader in the community and his appointment would be seen as an act of “Addicksism.” Wilson argues in favor of balancing the distribution of federal appointments throughout the state as a means to temper the influence of John Edward Addicks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-01

Letter from George Harrison Barbour to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George Harrison Barbour to Theodore Roosevelt

George Harrison Barbour has a high opinion of William Emory Quinby and his paper, the Free Press of Detroit, Michigan. Although he is a Democrat, Quinby bravely sided with the Republican Party on the silver issue and supported William McKinley’s campaign. Everyone Barbour has encountered has confidence in President Roosevelt’s capabilities. He recently met with Puerto Rican delegates and assured them that Roosevelt would offer them rights in the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-31

Telegram from Booker T. Washington to Emmett J. Scott

Telegram from Booker T. Washington to Emmett J. Scott

Booker T. Washington reports what he knows about a certain person and his political convictions. He notes that the party voted for John M. Palmer and Simon Bolivar Buckner of the National Democratic Party in 1896, but entered the Democratic primaries in 1900 to help defeat the nomination of William Jennings Bryan. Washington suggests their friends be advised to appoint a Montgomery man to represent the “best class of white people” and to appoint William Demos Crum as internal revenue collector for South Carolina, representing the “best class of colored.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-04

President Roosevelt and the Southern problem

President Roosevelt and the Southern problem

This newspaper article disparages the use of political appointments to maintain control of Southern “colored delegations” for “trades and spoils” at the national Republican convention. This practice upsets white Southerners and keeps the “Solid South” behind the Democratic Party. The writer supports President Roosevelt’s decision to seek counsel from Booker T. Washington regarding southern policy. Washington has advised Roosevelt that the “old gangs” should be “turned down” and that “highly respected white men” should be appointed regardless of party lines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-01

Letter from Leslie Combs to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leslie Combs to Theodore Roosevelt

Leslie Combs is pleased that President Roosevelt was selected to be vice president by the “choice of the people” and not for political or geographic considerations. Combs has been working with a faction of the Kentucky Republican Party to attract certain Democratic voters and is being opposed by Senator Deboe. He would like to discuss the situation in Kentucky with Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-26

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Joseph Benson Foraker to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Foraker writes Vice President Roosevelt about the implications of currency-related matters in future elections. The Democrats are divided on the issue of silver currency, with William Jennings Bryan facing off against “Gold Democrats.” Foraker believes that this situation could gain some votes for the Republicans. Foraker will try to get General Dick, Governor Hook, and Senator Hoar to praise Roosevelt in connection with important meetings and places, and asks Roosevelt to let him know if he has any particular time and place in mind for such meetings or recognition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-23

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge writes Commissioner Roosevelt about a lunch he recently had with Presidential Nominee William McKinley. The pair talked about McKinley’s plan for his time in office, including policy on Hawaii and McKinley’s desire not to go to war over Cuba. They also spoke extensively about McKinley’s plans for his cabinet. Lodge assures Roosevelt that his chances of an appointment in the naval department are good, though McKinley sought assurance that Roosevelt did not have “preconceived plans which he would wish to drive through the moment he got in.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1896-12-02

The man we must meet!

The man we must meet!

An editorial on the upcoming 1908 United States presidential election describes the contest as “a battle of giants.” It confidently declares President Theodore Roosevelt as the Republican Party candidate. Roosevelt has built a strong “personal following.” The Democratic Party must be prepared.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-10

Speeches at Democratic national convention of 1864

Speeches at Democratic national convention of 1864

Transcript of speeches at the Democratic National Convention by August Belmont, chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Governor Horatio Seymour, president of the convention; and William Bigler, temporary chairman of the convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1864-08-29