Elections

Letter from Augustus Peabody Gardner to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Gardner has received President Roosevelt’s telegram responding to his request to publish a letter from Roosevelt on the matter of the selection of the postmaster at Haverhill, and explains why he cannot go to Nahant or speak to the senators from Massachusetts at this time, as Roosevelt had suggested. He regrets that he was unable to speak with Roosevelt in person, either about the possible appointment of Charles M. Hoyt or his wish to publish Roosevelt’s letter. Gardner apologizes for bothering Roosevelt with the issue. In a handwritten postscript, Gardner notes that he received the telegram reversing Roosevelt’s decision and permitting him to publish the letter. While Gardner appreciates the courtesy, he had already declined to share it with the press, and thinks it is probably better this way.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-31

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicolas Murray Butler will make inquiries about Marcus M. Marks to ensure that he is an appropriate person to recommend to the post President Roosevelt is considering him for. Butler regrets that he has been unable to visit Washington, D.C., and asks if Roosevelt will be able to visit him in New York when he comes to vote. The impending election is making him slightly nervous, even though he knows there is no reason to fear, and he sympathizes with the stress that it must place on Roosevelt’s wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Herrig

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Frederick Herrig with warm regards and talks of planning a hunting trip with Herrig if he is elected Vice President.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1900-09-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph A. Ferris

Theodore Roosevelt wishes all the best to the Ferris family and notes that Dawson County, Montana, did well in the last election.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Creation Date

1913-02-10

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Beveridge does not expect any Michigan opposition to Cuban reciprocity. He believes that the next election will be a Republican landslide across the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles to invite Alec Lambert to dinner. Roosevelt has so much to say about the election that he will wait until he sees her to explain.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-11-04

Report on Illinois delegates

The delegates in Illinois are favorable and Albert J. Hopkins will likely be the next senator from Illinois.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans to New York. He will remain there two days, then return to Washington for election day. He wants her input on his “hunter’s camp.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-10-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to comment on Kermit’s salary and tell him Ethel Roosevelt and Richard Derby will be married in four weeks. He gives updates on family members and says he plans to take Archie and Quentin Roosevelt on a trip to Arizona.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-03-07

Mr. Roosevelt in 1908

Article discussing President Roosevelt’s potential run for reelection in 1908, as mentioned by Jacob Riis. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-25

Note regarding Senate reelection

“Sen. Alger wants the President to know that he will be a candidate for reelection.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop about the elections in New York, saying that Republican voters in New York who support him must also be supporters of gubernatorial candidate Frank Wayland Higgins.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-10-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop regarding his re-election campaign. He agrees with Bishop’s opinion on taking further action and asks Bishop to speak with George B. Cortelyou regarding this decision. He also asks Bishop to update him on the New York campaigns.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-10-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt thanks Joseph Bucklin Bishop for his letter and comments on the opinion and behavior of American’s during elections.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-03-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss Benjamin B. Odell and the potential for the Globe and Commercial Advertiser to support his campaign. Roosevelt also writes that he would like to meet with Bishop and Nicholas Murray Butler.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-04-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt understands why Joseph Bucklin Bishop could not bring General Hubbard and gives Bishop permission to show Hubbard the letter regarding Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw’s position. Roosevelt is concerned about Edward Henry Harriman having supported New York City Mayor-Elect George McClellan.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-11-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is relieved that Kermit Roosevelt and his wife Belle made it to Buenos Aires, Argentina, given how active the Germans have been on the ocean. Roosevelt does not understand Spain’s pro-German feelings and is sick of President Wilson’s neutrality regarding the War. Roosevelt doubts that Progressive Party will make another fight given their losses in the last election, but he understands the feelings of the electorate. Roosevelt closes by saying he has not been happier in a long time and is enjoying relaxing with Mother.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-11-11

Memorandum from David Garfinkle to George B. Cortelyou

David Garfinkle informs Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou that “40,000 to 60,000 traveling men will be away from New York on election day and cannot vote.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-17

Odell denies that he will refuse third term

New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell has not refused to run for reelection. New York City Mayor Seth Low may run for reelection as an independent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt thinks Ted Roosevelt will get into the Dickey because all his friends have. He believes Nicholas Longworth’s election to the House of Representatives from Ohio is safe and feels the Republicans will carry a majority of the House. Roosevelt also hopes Charles Evans Hughes will be elected governor of New York. He closes by saying Edith has had neuralgia so they are going to Pine Knot for a few days.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-10-31