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Philip Battell Stewart provides an update on the state politics of Colorado. The Republican Party is doing well, and Stewart is confident that the state will be a Republican and Roosevelt state.
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1901-11-07
F. Norton Goddard encloses two newspaper clippings for President Roosevelt’s attention. He is confident in his ability to win the 20th district but is worried about the money being spent by the “Tammany Captains.”
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1901-10-30
Francis C. Travers will prepare an unnamed item for President Roosevelt. Travers believes Roosevelt has support for the upcoming election.
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1901-10-30
Edward Reeve Merritt extends a luncheon invitation to President Roosevelt and his friends on election day.
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1901-10-26
William D. Tyndall encloses a newspaper article for President Roosevelt’s attention. He believes that the fusion ticket should be supported but “hack politicians” are not helping.
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1901-10-26
Thomas Worthington encloses an interview with Fred H. Rowe discussing his views on President Roosevelt’s relationship with the Illinois state administration and the future of federal appointments in Illinois. Worthington will support Charles Gates Dawes for Senate.
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1901-10-28
Wesley M. Oler describes the political situation in Maryland and outlines which candidates the newspapers are supporting. He believes that the Republican Party will win Maryland and elect a candidate to succeed Senator Wellington.
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1901-10-29
Senator Deboe is busy with the campaign and will not be able to see President Roosevelt until after the election. Immediately following the election, he hopes to speak with Roosevelt regarding matters in Kentucky.
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1901-10-23
During the 1896 election, Edward J. Vattmann carried out a successful “political education” program directed at Catholics. Since the nation’s foreign possessions will likely be the “basis of future attacks,” Vattmann requested, and was granted, permission to visit and report on conditions in these areas. As ordered, Vattmann will be in Washington, D.C., soon and requests to meet with George B. Cortelyou.
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1901-10-16
John S. Wise agrees that no action should be taken until after the election except for communicating with “trusted friends.”
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1901-10-12
John S. Wise agrees with President Roosevelt’s decision not to do anything until after the Virginia elections. Many prominent Republicans have contacted Wise with their support.
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1901-10-12
Seth Low is very busy with the campaign and can speak with President Roosevelt about the Brooklyn post office after the election.
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1901-10-09
F. Norton Goddard forwards the letter from Mr. Nichols regarding Hawaii. He was pleased to hear from the man recommended by President Roosevelt. In a postscript, Goddard analyzes the vote in the recent elections in the 18th Assembly district, where Democrats have gained sizable majorities. He also comments on the possible re-appointment of U.S. Marshal William Henkel.
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1901-10-10
Horace K. Devereux has received information from Colorado that President Roosevelt would be pleased with the nomination of Mr. Stevens for Congress.
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1901-10-11
Thomas Roberts Slicer encloses a letter from Mr. Gill regarding the “School City” idea being used in Cuba. Slicer has declined to send appointment requests to President Roosevelt but is available to consult on any applicants. He hopes Roosevelt will revisit Colonel Shepard’s case and suggests that he consult with Nicholas Murray Butler regarding the Immigration Department.
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1901-10-11
Jacob Yost would be pleased to take part in a movement for the “upbuilding” of the Republican Party in Virginia. However, Yost recommends delaying the movement until after the election and encourages everyone to support the current Republican ticket.
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1901-10-11
Seth Low will not be able to visit Washington until after the election. He knows the fight will be a hard one and hopes they can “make a San Juan Hill of it.”
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1901-09-25
William McKinley had promised to open the 1902 congressional campaign with a speech to the Republican Club of Massachusetts. Curtis Guild hopes that President Roosevelt will be able to fulfill McKinley’s promise.
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1901-09-25
With the upcoming election in mind, Jacob Yost does not believe the time is right to begin a movement that would reform the Republican Party in Virginia. After the election, Yost is willing to join a movement seeking the “upbuilding of a real Republican party in Virginia.”
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1901-09-23
Albert Baird Cummins regrets he cannot see President Roosevelt in Iowa during the upcoming campaign. Cummins was unable to call on Roosevelt during his time in Washington, D.C., and wanted to tell him that the West has absolute confidence in him. He has a deep interest in the Roosevelt administration and offers his aid.
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1901-09-21