Hitchcock, Frank H. (Frank Harris), 1867-1935

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn informs Theodore Roosevelt of the public opinion of the presidential nomination in the New Mexico Territory. William H. Taft did not provide statehood for New Mexico and therefore Llewellyn does not believe he can win the vote. Llewellyn does not believe Roosevelt would accept the nomination, even if he were offered it from both parties and ran unopposed. Llewellyn also sends updates on his job opportunities and of those around him Roosevelt knows.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles H. Betts

President Roosevelt is concerned by Charles H. Betts’s letter and notes that they are handicapped by the lack of funds in the campaign. He will forward the letter to Republican National Committee Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock. Roosevelt agrees about the need to get money to hold meetings and provide speakers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Helen Dortch Longstreet

President Roosevelt waited to respond to Helen Dortch Longstreet because although it is appropriate that she has contributed to the campaign, there are “slanderers” who would be eager to say that she was influenced by members of the federal service.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Simon Wolf

President Roosevelt thanks Simon Wolf for the letter. Wolf can be helpful in New York, and Roosevelt asks him to contact Chairman of the Republican National Committee Frank H. Hitchcock.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Edward Rood

President Roosevelt does remember Henry Edward Rood, and hopes Rood approves of the actions taken to enliven the campaign and defeat William Jennings Bryan. Roosevelt has sent Rood’s letter to Republican National Committee Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Daniel J. Keefe

President Roosevelt congratulates Chief of the International Longshoremen’s Association Daniel J. Keefe on his accomplishments in keeping the Federation of Labor from becoming partisan. Roosevelt has sent Keefe’s letter to Chairman of the Republican National Committee Frank H. Hitchcock, and hopes to see Keefe if he is ever in Washington, D.C.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William L. Ward

President Roosevelt tells Republican National Committee member William L. Ward that he has written to Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock to have T. Coleman Du Pont removed. Roosevelt wants Du Pont to know that he should resign immediately, as a preemptive strike against possible actions by Oklahoma Governor and Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee Charles Nathaniel Haskell.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt sends William H. Taft a copy of the letter he sent to Treasurer of the Campaign Committee George Rumsey Sheldon regarding campaign contributions, after a complaint from Frank B. Kellogg. Roosevelt asks Taft to take more aggressive action against William Jennings Bryan, perhaps giving a speech like the one recently given by New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Many have suggested that T. Coleman DuPont should not be in charge of the Speakers Committee, and if it were up to Roosevelt he would be removed. Roosevelt has given the press a copy of a letter from Taft to Arthur I. Vorys in which Taft’s independence is full display, to counteract the press coverage of the supposed reconciliation with Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker. Roosevelt advises Taft, in his speech, to speak about the connection between William Randolph Hearst and the Democratic National Committee. In a postscript, Roosevelt advises Taft to remove Sheldon if he did in fact solicit the donations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ralph M. Easley

President Roosevelt found Ralph M. Easley’s letter to be valuable, but he is not sure how best to utilize the information without discussing the matter with Republican National Committee Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock. Roosevelt took the same ground about William H. Taft’s injunctions in his own letter, saying that many labor unions backed up Taft’s principles now. If Easley has any suggestions about what Roosevelt could do, he would be glad to hear them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. Sleicher

President Roosevelt asks John A. Sleicher to please show the four articles by Charles M. Harvey to Chairman of the Republican National Committee Frank H. Hitchcock as potential campaign materials, and says he is glad the situation surrounding the New York Governorship is going well.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to M. J. Costello

President Roosevelt is very pleased that M. J. Costello will participate in the campaign, and has let the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Frank H. Hitchcock, know to contact him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Brown McKinley

President Roosevelt agrees with Representative McKinley’s comments on the amount of constructive, beneficial legislation accomplished by Congress in the past seven years. He lists specific pieces of legislation that he feels “form a record of substantial legislative achievement in harmony with the best and most progressive thought of our people.” Roosevelt argues that electing William H. Taft will ensure such progress continues.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to J. T. McCleary

President Roosevelt demands that Second Assistant Postmaster General McCleary either cease canvassing or send his resignation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis J. Heney

Regardless of his personal convictions, it is unwise for President Roosevelt to interfere in senatorial contests. However, he has forwarded Francis J. Heney’s letter to Frank H. Hitchcock, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, and will do what he can. He requests Heney keep the letter private.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alphonso Trumpbour Clearwater

President Roosevelt considers New York Supreme Court Justice Clearwater’s letter important and has sent it to Frank H. Hitchcock with instructions. Even though Governor Charles Evans Hughes has upset many statesmen, Roosevelt believes it is necessary to renominate him as it will cause damage not to.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. H. Llewellyn

President Roosevelt forwarded Major Llewellyn’s letter to Frank H. Hitchcock.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt sends the letter to William H. Taft for corrections. He has also sent copies to Representatives J. S. Sherman and William Brown McKinley, Republican Committee Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock, and Secretary of State Elihu Root for comments. Roosevelt suggests Taft also review it with a western radical.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leroy B. Crane

President Roosevelt and Frank H. Hitchcock agree with Leroy B. Crane concerning Governor Charles Evans Hughes, “that tho we may lose votes if we nominate Mr. Hughes, we shall lose many more if we fail to nominate him.” While Roosevelt has told leaders his opinion that Hughes should be renominated, he will not dictate the nomination.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Sloat Fassett

President Roosevelt assures Representative Fassett that he does not want to force the nomination of Governor Charles Evans Hughes. There will be heavy loss regardless of whether Hughes is or is not nominated. Roosevelt believes the loss will be heavier if Hughes is not nominated, but will support whoever the convention chooses.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Barnes

President Roosevelt informs William Barnes that he will support the decision of the New York Republican State Committee. He has given its members, including Barnes, his best judgment, which he bases on canvasses conducted across the state. He feels that Governor Charles Evans Hughes should be renominated, as it will hurt more not to do so.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919