Letter from James Rudolph Garfield to Theodore Roosevelt
James Rudolph Garfield discusses a few political matters relating to Ohio.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-08-08
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Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904
Letter from William Loeb to George B. Cortelyou
William Loeb returns Dickinson’s letter but President Roosevelt would like to keep it for future reference if possible. Also, Roosevelt would like to arrange a visit with Senator Hanna.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-23
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Wants Mr. Herrick for his running mate
The writer claims that Myron T. Herrick is being groomed as the vice presidential nominee with the approval of President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-05-13
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The president’s choice for national chairman
Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna will remain Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Other possible contenders, Henry Cabot Lodge and Matthew Stanley Quay, were discussed but Hanna appears to be the best in the position as chairman even though he might not be “enthusiastically” in favor of Roosevelt’s nomination.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-28
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Letter from Harrington Fitzgerald to Theodore Roosevelt
Harrington Fitzgerald says he would not trust Senator Hanna too far in the settlement of the coal strike. The Homestead Strike ruined President Harrison’s chances at an additional presidential term.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-19
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Memorandum on Colombian treaty
Senator Hanna has received confidential information that Tomas Herran, agent of the Colombian government, would sign the treaty for $10 million and an annuity of $250,000. Herran would sign at once before orders arrive from Colombia.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902
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Roosevelt in 1904
Charles Emory Smith commented on the 1904 presidential election and posited that Senator Hanna is the only Republican that could challenge President Roosevelt. However, Smith does not expect Hanna to be a candidate. Roosevelt is popular in Kansas but certain professional politicians may oppose his nomination.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04
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A lesson to be remembered
Newspaper article supporting President Roosevelt’s nomination as the Republican presidential candidate in 1904.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04
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Summary of letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna
Senator Hanna transmitted a message to President Roosevelt from the Cleveland and Western Reserve New England Society requesting that Roosevelt issue a proclamation urging the celebration of Independence Day as it was celebrated in the early days of the republic.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-17
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Senator Hanna: “Hush, you rascal; you’ll wake the babies”
Political cartoon featuring Senator Hanna asking a small boy, labeled “Political Meddler” who is calling for a Hanna presidency, to be quiet. Hanna is guarding a cradle with two babies labeled “Capital & Labor Cradle.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04
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Memorandum from the Bureau of Appointments
Henry S. Culver was appointed Consul at London, Ontario, on the recommendation of Senators Foraker and Hanna and eleven members of the Ohio congressional delegation.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-05-05
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Tariff for trading
Walter Wellman presents arguments and statistics in favor of tariff revision.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-14
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Letter from Charles S. Gleed to Theodore Roosevelt
Although it has seemed that the anti-Burton element in Kansas, led by Cyrus Leland, has been working to build support for Senator Hanna’s nomination as the Republican presidential candidate, Charles S. Gleed encloses an article with “emphatic denials” from several people.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-16
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Letter from Walter Wellman to Theodore Roosevelt
Walter Wellman encloses a document from Mark Hanna pertaining to tariffs. Wellman believes that the tariffs must be revised or there will be severe political consequences for President Roosevelt. Tariffs are supposedly at their highest level ever and there is concern that the West would not vote for Roosevelt if they remain the same. The Dingley law needs removed before the next election and Wellman recommends that the Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee look into a revision.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-18
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Letter from Eugene F. Ware to Theodore Roosevelt
Eugene F. Ware is pleased that newspapers are printing few fabricated interviews with him regarding his appointment as Commissioner of Pensions. One story related an exchange of communication with Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna which never happened, but on the whole, few false stories have been printed. He is receiving a great deal of communication from “old soldiers” and he is answering each letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-19
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Col. Chubb talks on the situation
Chairman Chubb describes the Florida Republican State Convention as “enthusiastic and harmonious.” President Roosevelt and his administration were endorsed and a state ticket will be nominated after the Republican National Convention. Chubb does not believe Senator Hanna will be a presidential candidate.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-23
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Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw returns a letter from Luther B. Wilson pertaining to the National Bank Act. Upon request of President Roosevelt, he then submits three observations about this act: the plan is too detailed; nine Currency Commissioners is too many – Shaw suggests a board of three; and no new government bonds should be issued because the country would never accept the issuance of new bonds during peace time. Shaw likens issuing bonds because banks want them to issuing money because the public wants it.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-11
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Letter from James M. Scovel to Theodore Roosevelt
James M. Scovel muses over newspaper reports concerning Senator Hanna’s plans to run for President in 1904. He conjectures that President Roosevelt’s nomination should be assured with solid support from New York, Pennsylvania, and a share of the South.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-18
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Letter from Herschel V. Jones to Theodore Roosevelt
Herschel V. Jones cautions that President Roosevelt’s position on the railroad question has “disturbed the confidence” of the people, adding that an “undercurrent of alienation” is forming against him. He requests a meeting with Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-24
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Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt
F. Norton Goddard discusses New York Republican politics; including political patronage, Mayor Low’s administration, and several appointments. If Governor Odell moves Joseph Dickey to fiscal agent or some other position, Goddard would be interested in Dickey’s current role as Shipping Commissioner.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-25