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President Roosevelt asks Secretary of War Taft to look into the standing of Richard Cullen. Roosevelt makes this request due to a letter from Donald McDonald Dickinson, who has never asked Roosevelt for a favor before, and who he knows treats public servants purely on their merits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-21
Senator Alger informs President Roosevelt that Donald McDonald Dickinson called Roosevelt “a man above reproach and without fear” at a dinner in Detroit. Alger gave the dinner on behalf of Secretary of State John Hay and Senator Charles W. Fairbanks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-14
Charles Moore would like to know if President Roosevelt wants Representative Corliss elected. Several Sound Money Democrats are willing to support Corliss if Roosevelt believes his election is desirable. Moore can make arrangements for Donald McDonald Dickinson not to manage the Democratic campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-21
George B. Cortelyou draws attention to an interesting letter from Donald McDonald Dickinson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-19
During his travels, Donald McDonald Dickinson has found a great deal of support for President Roosevelt and views him as the most dangerous presidential candidate for the Democrats. Dickinson sees Roosevelt as having many “lovable qualities” and compares him to Sir Philip Sidney. McDonald reviews the Democratic situation and would support David B. Hill for the party’s nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-19