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Samuel S. Slater recommends appointing former U.S. Representative from New York Philip B. Low as Commissioner of Railroads. Slater sees efforts in New York to influence the Republican National Convention against President Roosevelt diminishing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-08
The Spanish War Veterans organization is to be modeled on the Grand Army of the Republic and will financially support Spanish-American War veterans and their families. A fundraising athletic tournament is to be held in New York, New York, which required the creation of the Spanish War Veterans Athletic Association in order for the tournament to be sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union. The tournament has acquired considerable attention and prominent military officers have already donated prizes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11
Newspaper article attacking Senator Depew for speaking favorably of Booker T. Washington’s work and the industrial education of African Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06
As per a previous agreement with President Roosevelt, Franklin Matthews would like the President to send a letter to Senator Depew recommending Matthew’s son Crosby to Annapolis in 1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-08
As per a previous agreement with President Roosevelt, Franklin Matthews would like him to send a letter to Senator Depew recommending Matthew’s son, Crosby, to Annapolis in 1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-08
Captain William S. Cowles has been invited to attend a dinner in honor of J. J. Jusserand, the new French ambassador, hosted by Senator Chauncey M. Depew and James H. Hyde. Cowles does not intend to go unless his attendance is desired by President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-28
Charles Emory Smith recommends William H. McElroy for a consulship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-19
Anna Roosevelt Cowles reports that Mrs. Depew has recalled for Mr. Vanderbilt and Mr. Twombly their lunch engagement with her due to the death of Senator Depew’s brother. Cowles would like to know if she should inquire if they can attend this week. A handwritten “No” is below the main text.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-04
Walter Butler Atterbury has heard that Robert A. Sharkey will not be reappointed as Naval Officer of the Port of New York and he would like to be considered for the position. He lists some of his qualifications and points out that he has good relations with some New York politicians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-18
Nevada N. Stranahan has met with Senators Platt and Depew regarding his appointment. Seth Low also wrote him a cordial letter. Stranahan has also been pleased with the response of the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21
Description of the Clyde, New York, memorial service held for William McKinley, including the text of the speeches delivered by Judge Charles Terry Saxton and Reverend John E. Rhodes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
Acting Secretary of War Sanger reports that William F. Meek’s application for an army commission was rejected. After recommendations from Senator Platt and Senator Depew, Secretary of War Root agreed to take these into consideration in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
It was brought to Ansley Wilcox’s attention that Senators Hanna and Fairbanks did not attend President Roosevelt’s oath of office as they were not invited. Wilcox wanted to bring this fact to Roosevelt’s attention in case he wanted to act on the omission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
Henry F. Charles suggests that the key issue in upcoming presidential elections will be reciprocity. Since Vice President Roosevelt is already popular with the people, becoming a leading figure on reciprocity will gain Roosevelt the support of “commercial, manufacturing, and financial elements.” Charles is working with Maurice L. Muhleman on a new publication called The World’s Trade. He would like to discuss the publication with Senator Depew and requests a letter of introduction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-24
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.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1896-12-02