Indiana

Letter from Otto Gresham to Theodore Roosevelt

Otto Gresham encloses clippings from the Chicago Chronicle and relays that the newspaper is owned by John R. Walsh, president of the Chicago National Bank. Gresham discusses the electoral vote in Illinois, Indiana, and the northwest United States. Gresham believes the Illinois delegation will be for Grover Cleveland and General James B. Weaver, but will be contended by citizens in favor of Mayor Carter H. Harrison. Gresham notes his recent luncheon with James H. Eckels.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-31

Letter from Lyman Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lyman Abbott writes to President Roosevelt about Arthur P. Gorman’s campaign. The Democratic Party plans to “arouse the race prejudice in the South” in order to make the South go against Roosevelt. Abbott would like to send the most persuasive stump speakers into the southern states and have them prove that Roosevelt and the Republican Party stand for the principles of Abraham Lincoln.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-04

Letter from Beecher B. Ray to William Loeb

Major Ray writes to William Loeb regarding issues having to do with the railway industry and appointment of commissioners. Ray also reports on political conditions in New York, Illinois, and Indiana.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-03

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert J. Beveridge

“Three cheers for Indiana. I heartily congratulate you on the good work that has been done.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08

Planks with reference to yourself

These two newspaper articles discuss highlights of Theodore Roosevelt’s administration and praise his efforts. The writer states that Indiana is very proud of Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-12

Indiana in line

Senator Charles W. Fairbanks has announced his support for President Roosevelt and does not expect any opposition to Roosevelt’s presidential nomination in Indiana. Fairbanks will likely receive consideration for Vice President.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-01

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Beveridge writes to President Roosevelt telling him that he is extremely busy presently and would like to postpone meeting up for lunch until the fall. He also asks him to remain neutral and not interfere with any of the happenings in Indiana – he has it under control. Beveridge tells the president he is in good standing with the Republican Party in Indiana.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-16

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Booker T. Washington informs President Roosevelt that the African Americans living in New York City are in the habit of voting with Tammany Hall on local issues.

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Creation Date

1903-06-22

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner Foulke reports on a conversation he had with Senator Beveridge regarding Senator Fairbanks’s plans “for fixing the Indiana organization” against President Roosevelt. Beveridge was not interested in Foulke’s plan to resign in order to work for the presidential campaign.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-14

Telegram from Winfield T. Durbin to Theodore Roosevelt

The Indiana General Assembly has passed a bill that will place a statue of George Rogers Clark in the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. Governor Durbin has doubts about the bill based in part on statements in President Roosevelt’s Winning of the West. He requests Roosevelt’s views on the subject.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-28

Letter from Russell B. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

A movement in the Indiana state legislature is attempting to pass a resolution requesting President Roosevelt to rename Fort Benjamin Harrison. This is an anti-Roosevelt movement because changing the name could alienate the former supporters of President Harrison. Russell B Harrison, the late President’s son, promises to fight against the resolution, so Roosevelt will not have to decide whether or not to rename the fort.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-20

Memorandum: Senator Beveridge’s advice

Senator Beveridge would like to consult with some of his Indiana friends before advising President Roosevelt on Ambassador Horace Porter and the Fourth of July speech.

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Creation Date

1903-01-17

Letter from Russell B. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Russell B. Harrison suggests that President Roosevelt delay the retirement of Judge Francis E. Baker until after the 1904 convention for political reasons. There are political factions who have their candidates, and for Roosevelt to appoint someone before the convention might hurt his nomination bid in Indiana. Baker was not altogether ready to retire, and he indicated to Harrison that he would be willing to continue in his position until after the convention.

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Creation Date

1902-11-27

Letter from Robert U. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert U. Johnson has received a letter from John Muir stating that Muir “would love to be of use to you (meaning President Roosevelt) in the High Sierra whenever you go to California.” Johnson also encloses some extracts from a letter from his brother, a “conscience Republican” from Indiana’s sixth district, who is an ex-Representative.

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Creation Date

1902-11-11

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Beveridge is pleased with the recent large amount of public political activity and is embarking on a brief speaking tour.

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Creation Date

1902-10-08

Letter from Alembert W. Brayton to Theodore Roosevelt

Alembert W. Brayton sends President Roosevelt the current issue of the Indiana Medical Journal featuring an account of Roosevelt’s treatment on Long Island, New York, after the Spanish-American war.

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Creation Date

1902-10-09

Letter from Russell B. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Russell B. Harrison reports that Indiana is moving towards supporting President Roosevelt as the Republican presidential nominee in 1904. The main opposition is from Senator Fairbanks.

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Creation Date

1902-10-11

Letter from Russell B. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt

Russell B. Harrison writes primarily on Indiana politics where the Republicans had off year defeats and the Philippine-American War is damaging the Republicans’ image. He also thanks President Roosevelt for naming a military post in Indianapolis after his father, President Benjamin Harrison.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-30

Newspaper article on Indiana politics

Newspaper article on recent political events in Indiana, including opposition to Mayor Bookwalter and candidates for the upcoming election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902

Letter from Philander C. Knox to George B. Cortelyou

Attorney General Knox is returning a letter from Colonel Guild that relates to the candidacy of Lucius C. Embree for United States judge in Indiana.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-17