Harvier, Ernest, 1863-1929

President Roosevelt encloses for Richard V. Oulahan an example of the statements being made against William H. Taft, alleging that he dislikes Catholics. Roosevelt notes that Taft has always been “fair and square” to Catholics and believes that the attacks are because Taft is a Universalist. He thinks that men like Ernest Harvier and Michael Walsh should work to make Catholic laymen aware of the attacks made on Taft by William Jennings Bryan’s campaign.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt shares the same opinion as William H. Taft that governor Charles Evans Hughes should be renominated. Roosevelt feels that making a speech would do more harm than good. While William Jennings Bryan has a strong following for the “church vote,” Roosevelt believes Bryan’s approach is dangerous. He approves of Taft’s letter to John Wesley Hill and suggests that secretary of state Elihu Root review it before it is made public.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends the names of Judge James Fitzgerald, Commissioner Ernest Harvier, M. J. Costello, and William Bourke Cockran as possible members of a new Independent Democratic League to be started in New York. The letter also mentions the Polish newspaper owner, W. Rulski, as a possible contributor to the organization.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-10

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to schedule a meeting for Judge Fitzgerald and Roosevelt. The secretary also encourages Fitzgerald to talk with Judge William H. Hotchkiss and Controller Prendergast.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-13

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Hotchkiss does not approve of Ernest Harvier’s proposition and wants former Democrats to have proper representation as district leaders and on committees. However, he understands that most new members of the Progressive Party are former Republicans.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-19

Creator(s)

Hotchkiss, William H. (William Horace), 1864-1950

Theodore Roosevelt asks John Purroy Mitchel to talk with Ernest Harvier, attesting to his character and interest in “good government.” He also invites Mitchel to stop by his office for a visit.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

William H. Taft shares commentary on William Allen White’s letter with President Roosevelt. In his upcoming speech, Taft does not address the “negro question” but plans to do so later. Taft enjoyed the speeches of Secretary of State Elihu Root and Representative J. S. Sherman. In a postscript, Taft believes in the necessity of renominating Governor Charles Evans Hughes. He shares misgivings about his election prospects and wants to give speeches in several states.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-20

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930