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Foraker, Joseph Benson, 1846-1917

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Letter from Freeman L. Dustman

Letter from Freeman L. Dustman

Freeman L. Dustman discusses the differing opinions among Ohio Republicans on to what extent their platform should endorse President Roosevelt’s administration. Dustman notes that there are some who want to endorse Senators Foraker and Dick, while others do not because of their opposition to the railway rate bill and the Philippine tariff bill. Dustman requests that the recipients of the letter send in a statement expressing their views on the matter, to be published in The Blade.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-28

Creator(s)

Dustman, Freeman L., 1860-1934

Letter from Maria Longworth Storer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Maria Longworth Storer to Theodore Roosevelt

Maria Longworth Storer expresses her confidence and trust in President Roosevelt. Storer and her husband, Bellamy Storer, just hope for an opportunity where they can serve the country. She cautions that American ambassadors should always be gentlemen and their wives should be ladies or their actions will injure the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-17

Creator(s)

Storer, Maria Longworth, 1849-1932

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of State Hay received President Roosevelt’s instructions to appoint Mr. Ames as consul in Ghent, Belgium. However, Senator Foraker requested the position for a friend. Since they will need Foraker’s support, Hay suggests that Foraker’s candidate receive Ghent and Ames be appointed to Antigua. Ames can receive a more appropriate position later. Hay is pleased with the British negotiations and thinks Ambassador Choate has shown ability and tact.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-04

Creator(s)

Hay, John, 1838-1905