Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904

President Roosevelt writes to his son, Kermit, that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have been riding regularly and have had many visitors, including the Grant La Farges, Winty Chanlers, John Fox, Procter and William Dudley Foulke. He says Senator Hanna enjoys playing with the kitten and Ethel had a friend over. Roosevelt also complains about the pain in his arm and says that Kermit and Ted should go to Harvard.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-01-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Opinion article from San Francisco’s The Argonaut about tariff reform and President Roosevelt’s back-and-forth stance in order to comply with Republican party uniformity. The Argonaut believes Roosevelt has to make his decision soon and will not ignore the people’s demand to revise the tariff.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-28

Creator(s)

Unknown

President Roosevelt is sure Senator Lodge has seen his statement about Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker and his letter about William Jennings Bryan. Roosevelt thinks Foraker’s situation is distressing, but corruption must be exposed. He is torn about William Randolph Hearst’s recent attitude. The amount of corruption in high places is shocking, but it has been natural for Roosevelt to fight it. Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park S. B. M. Young brought two such examples to Roosevelt’s attention, one regarding appointments tied to William McKinley’s election and one regarding the feelings of John Kean and Hamilton F. Kean about business interests.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is eager for Senator Lodge to visit so they can discuss several matters. On economic matters, Roosevelt intends to do what he outlined in his acceptance letter, though he is unsure of how to deal with reciprocity and the ship subsidy. In terms of appointments, senators and congressmen shall name the men but Roosevelt will set the standard. He hopes to appoint good men in the South, regardless of race, but preferably Republicans.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt intends to give Governor Hunt, William H. Taft, and General Wood a large degree of autonomy in matters dealing with the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. He has written to Senator Hanna and predicts no difficulty with the appointment of Frederic C. Howe. Hunt’s opinion is welcomed on the suggested appointment of Albert D. Elliot as Secretary of State for Puerto Rico. William McKinley’s intention was to appoint Charles Hartzell as Secretary of State, and Roosevelt will continue with this appointment unless Hunt has any objections. Hunt is urged to write with absolute freedom over any appointments or policy issues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Herbert David Croly requests a meeting with Theodore Roosevelt to hear what he would like to say about his relationship with Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna, specifically the few years before Hanna died.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-05

Creator(s)

Croly, Herbert David, 1869-1930

Henry P. Curtis describes a recent publication on European natural history that he believes Theodore Roosevelt might be interested in. He explains how many towns were named after the animals that once resided there, such as Wolverhampton (wolves).

Curtis also shares with Roosevelt that his father was a Whig, while Curtis is a Republican. He expresses admiration for Senator John Sherman, discusses his political adversaries, and wishes that Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and Daniel Webster could have been presidents.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-15

Thomas J. Akins sends William Loeb two clippings that indicate Joseph E. Black will be seeking appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Western District of Missouri. Although Akins has taken little interest in appointments in the past because Senator William Warner has shown “great wisdom,” Akins wishes in this instance to express his opposition to Black’s appointment because Black opposed President Roosevelt’s nomination at the 1902 State Convention. Black was said to have distributed the Hanna badges and buttons and to have “talked very ugly about the President,” and Black’s nomination would revive feuds in Missouri. Akins wants to advise Roosevelt that Black’s appointment would be a “great mistake.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-02

Creator(s)

Akins, Thomas J. (Thomas Jasper), 1852-1924

L. Clarke Davis sends President Roosevelt two editorials from the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Davis then explains to Roosevelt that he thinks Senator Hanna is no longer against Roosevelt, that Hanna’s loyalty to Roosevelt will be valuable, and that, although Roosevelt can win without Hanna, the victory will be greater with Hanna’s support.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-28

Creator(s)

Davis, L. Clarke (Lemuel Clarke), 1835-1904

Senator Dick has been attempting to contact President Roosevelt regarding his views on several political appointments in Ohio and requests that his recommendations be given as much consideration as those of Senator Foraker. Dick also apologizes for a misunderstanding in which Roosevelt feels that Dick has been disregarding his attempts at contact.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-13

Creator(s)

Dick, Charles, 1858-1945

Assistant Treasurer Fish writes to President Roosevelt through William Loeb that the political situation in New York has improved as previously reticent politicians, such as New York Governor Odell, are now showing support for Roosevelt’s renomination after the admirable way in which Roosevelt treated Senator Hanna’s initial lack of support. Fish closes by addressing the irregularities in the post office department and suggesting that any fraud should be investigated and punished.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-05

Creator(s)

Fish, Hamilton, II, 1849-1936

Elmer Dover tells William Loeb to thank President Roosevelt for his contribution to the Marcus A. Hanna Memorial Chair fund.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-30

Creator(s)

Dover, Elmer, 1873-1940

Elmer Dover, former secretary to the late Senator Hanna, asks President Roosevelt if he would be willing to contribute to the “Marcus A. Hanna Memorial Chair Association,” which would endow a chair of political science at Western Reserve University.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-27

Creator(s)

Dover, Elmer, 1873-1940

The writer reports on the political situation in California, now that Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna has died. It appears likely that the Republicans will nominate President Roosevelt at their state convention next week. If William Randolph Hearst is nominated for the Democrats, there will be a fight to carry California, but it is likely Roosevelt will win the state. If Alton B. Parker or another conservative Democrat is nominated, it is all but certain that he will win it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04

Creator(s)

Unknown

Augusta Rhodes Hanna encloses a photograph of her recently deceased husband Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna for the home of President Roosevelt. Hanna wishes the Roosevelt family many delightful holidays and notes that it is a sad time for her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-26

Creator(s)

Hanna, Augusta Rhodes, 1842?-1921

Republican Committee Chairman Cortelyou sends President Roosevelt a letter from Colonel S. G. McLendon to read. Cortelyou describes McLendon as a friend of Senator Hanna and President McKinley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-14

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Owen Wister is pleased with the overwhelming support of the country for President Roosevelt, which was evidenced by his strong showing in the election. While “deeply moved” by the President’s destiny, Wister is very disappointed in the treatment Roosevelt has received from the “educated gentlefolk” of the country, his own class, which should have supported Roosevelt but did not. When he hears the President being impugned, Wister shares his “impregnable conviction” of Roosevelt’s character. He assures Roosevelt that despite these naysayers, the “great national heart” beats for him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-17

Creator(s)

Wister, Owen, 1860-1938

Dr. Keen wants President Roosevelt to make an exception to his stance on non-interference in state politics. Keen is outraged by J. Edwards Addicks’s influence in Delaware and calls his career “shameless” and refers to his “baseness of character.” Keen is grateful that Dr. Abbott will present the matter to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-14

Creator(s)

Keen, William W. (William Williams), 1837-1932

Representative Tawney encloses a letter from Thomas-Louis A. Valiquet. The matter affects many laboring men on the Great Lakes. Valiquet and Mr. O’Neil, also a labor leader, together represent about 200,000 men. Tawney believes that President Roosevelt has previously received a letter from Mr. Dover, transmitting a letter from Mr. O’Neill, relating a conversation with Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna regarding hydraulic dredges on the Great Lakes. Tawney knows Valiquet and O’Neil personally and vouches for them, especially because they have done good work for the national Republican campaign. Valiquet would like to confer with Roosevelt before any decisions are made.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-05

Creator(s)

Tawney, James A. (James Albertus), 1855-1919

A Republican elephant and Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker sit in an “Ohio Rep. Convention” boat as Foraker says, “Get into the boat!” Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna holds a broom as he points toward a “Roosevelt sentiment” wave. Hanna says, “We’d better sweep it to one side at present.”

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-24