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

President Roosevelt spoke with Secretary of War William H. Taft regarding Frank H. Hitchcock’s proposal for a compromise regarding the seating of delegates at the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt tells Senator Lodge that they both believe it would be an “outrage” to make a compromise and to seat men who do not deserve it, regardless of their support of Taft, and urges Lodge to treat each case on its merits. Roosevelt takes particular issue with Senator Winthrop Murray Crane’s suggestions, and hopes that Lodge will be able to resist them. Roosevelt cautions Lodge against bowing to reactionaries in the party. Roosevelt also tells Lodge more about his recent horse riding accident.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is sending a letter to both Senator Lodge and to Chairman of the Republican National Committee Frank H. Hitchcock, which they are to show to any delegates who might be bolting away from Secretary of War William H. Taft to support Roosevelt. Roosevelt would like the letter to be kept secret and out of the press. He also comments on a poor Memorial Day speech that Senator Philander C. Knox made at Gettysburg.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

While President Roosevelt wants to prevent a stampede towards him at the Republican National Convention, he believes that any further public statements will hurt Secretary of State William H. Taft’s candidacy. He is enclosing letters that he sent to Frank H. Hitchcock, Judge Alston Gordon Dayton, and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, which they are to use if there are delegates that show doubt. However, Roosevelt believes that Taft will be elected on the first ballot, and if there is a stampede “no human being could prevent it.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt shares several communications he has had with Augustus Peabody Gardner regarding efforts being made on behalf of William H. Taft’s nomination for the presidency. Roosevelt believes the resolution Gardner wished to introduce would harm both Senator Lodge and Taft, and he has advised against it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Colonel Cecil Andrew Lyon that he has received the proposed plan for the Texas State Convention, and urges that he not favor Roosevelt’s renomination. He advises Lyon that the delegates should be instructed to support Taft, and that any other course would be misunderstood.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has spoken with many members of the Republican National Committee, and plans to speak with several more. Roosevelt also asks Augustus Peabody Gardner to seek assurances from still other members of the Committee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he approves of Philippines Governor James Francis Smith’s action regarding the Japanese consul. Roosevelt will talk to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte about appointing John K. Beach to the federal judgeship in Connecticut. Roosevelt approves of Beach’s knowledge of and sympathy with labor unions. After talking with William Loeb, Roosevelt has instructed Postmaster General George von Lengerke Meyer to follow Taft’s instructions regarding postmaster appointments in Ohio.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he will have Frank H. Hitchcock come to see him about comments he had made against Taft’s candidacy for president. Roosevelt says William Loeb has the same suspicions Taft does, but on the other hand, an enclosed clipping reports Hitchcock being attacked for appearing to promote Taft’s candidacy. Roosevelt will appoint Taft’s selection for Quartermaster General, James Buchanan Aleshire. In a lengthy postscript, Roosevelt says he is annoyed with complaints that the construction of the Panama Canal is being mismanaged, and reminds Taft to send him information about John K. Beach.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt shares his thoughts on several personnel matters with Secretary of War Taft, and returns several letters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt forwards Oklahoma Governor Frantz a letter from Acting Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock to Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock referring to the record of Claude B. Baker. Baker currently carries Frantz’s endorsement for Assistant Secretary of Oklahoma, but Roosevelt feels that the letter makes it is apparent that Baker should not be appointed to any governmental office.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt, Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock, and Senator Philander C. Knox all feel that Francis J. Heney should have sent his telegram about District Attorney William C. Bristol to Attorney General William H. Moody. Knox believes that the Senate would reject any renomination of Bristol on the grounds that his letter explaining his conduct is unsatisfactory. They will probably send the evidence against Bristol to the Oregon Bar Association. Roosevelt does not feel that under the circumstances, Bristol can be retained.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Commissioner of Corporations Garfield he has been selected as part of a committee to investigate how to make the business of the government more efficient. The committee will also include First Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock, Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Charles Hallam Keep, and Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt lists several considerations he particularly wants the committee to examine, including how to eliminate “useless letter-writing.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-02

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor Murray he has been selected as part of a committee to investigate how to make the business of the government more efficient. The committee will also include Commissioner of Corporations James Rudolph Garfield, First Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Charles Hallam Keep, and Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt lists several considerations he particularly wants the committee to examine, including how to eliminate “useless letter-writing.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-02

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt appoints Gifford Pinchot to serve on the Committee on Department Methods. The committee is to investigate improving the administration of government departments and services by adopting “best modern business practices.” Roosevelt identifies several things which should be looked at including salaries, purchasing supplies, and the “elimination of useless letter-writing.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-02

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

After consulting with political leaders in St. Louis, Missouri, Governor Hadley believes that Theodore Roosevelt should make a public statement regarding his views on accepting the Republican presidential nomination within ten days. Thousands of Americans have encouraged Roosevelt’s candidacy and Hadley thinks that they deserve an answer. Stories are circulating that Roosevelt will not accept the nomination and many “timid souls” hesitate to offer support until Roosevelt’s candidacy is confirmed. There will be a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, on February 10 of Roosevelt supporters and Hadley suggests that they make a statement declaring that a majority of Republican voters favor Roosevelt’s candidacy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-04

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Hadley, Herbert S. (Herbert Spencer), 1872-1927

President Taft’s supporters have been fostering a rumor that Theodore Roosevelt has stated he would never accept the Republican nomination. Governor Hadley has heard of other underhanded political techniques being used by the Taft campaign in Missouri, and he encourages Roosevelt to declare his candidacy. He further suggests that Roosevelt put William Loeb in charge of his campaign. In Hadley’s judgment, this is Roosevelt’s greatest opportunity to serve the country.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-15

Creator(s)

Hadley, Herbert S. (Herbert Spencer), 1872-1927

Arthur L. Hanscom’s letter will be delivered by his brother-in-law White, who is going to Washington D. C. to present a rural free delivery issue. Hanscom asks Roosevelt to help White in any way, such as providing a letter of introduction to Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-04

Creator(s)

Hanscom, Arthur L. (Arthur Lee), 1857-1939

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-04

Creator(s)

Little, J. E.

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Adam J. Sembower received Frank Harper’s letter. The only thing that can help is the Markleton Post Office. For the benefit of the church and children, he requests Theodore Roosevelt ask Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock to make the requested change before December 1. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-04

Creator(s)

Sembower, Adam J., 1854-1936

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-30

Creator(s)

Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English