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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Chandler

President Roosevelt expects that certain plutocrats will support his reelection bid, but he tells Senator William E. Chandler that he has done nothing to solicit their support, nor will he “vary one hair’s breadth” in his political positions to please them. Roosevelt suspects that he will lose some plutocrats over the Northern Securities Case and the Anthracite Coal Strike, just as he will lose some labor agitators over his open shop position in the Miller case, but he believes that “decent men” from both sides will support him. Roosevelt hopes that the “usual snarl over the governorship” will not cost him the state of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward G. Riggs

President Roosevelt sends reporter Edward G. Riggs a letter that was sent to him by former President Grover Cleveland about the Anthracite Coal Strike. Roosevelt emphasizes Cleveland’s endorsement of a pamphlet that urged Roosevelt to confiscate the operators’ property.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-02

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission Bishop thanks President Roosevelt for his constant support, and says that if Roosevelt is satisfied with his work, then he does not mind criticism from other parties. Work on the Panama Canal is proceeding smoothly and at a faster pace than was initially thought possible, for which he gives credit to Chairman and Chief Engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission George W. Goethals. Bishop blames irresponsible reporting for reopening an argument about whether a canal with locks or a sea level canal is better, but believes the upcoming visit by President-Elect William H. Taft should help settle the debate. Bishop approves of Roosevelt’s denunciations of journalists William MacKay Laffand and Joseph Pulitzer, and says that it is important to fight against “lying and debased journalism.” Bishop’s wife, Harriet Hartwell Bishop, appreciates being remembered by Roosevelt, and he praises her strength in remaining sanguine during their long residency away from the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-26

Letter from Edward Page Mitchell to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward Page Mitchell, editor of The Sun, notifies President Roosevelt that he has received the letter, read the enclosure, and forwarded it to William M. Laffan per Roosevelt’s instructions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-16

Letter from Philippe Bunau-Varilla to Theodore Roosevelt

Philipe Bunau-Varilla sends a clipping to President Roosevelt to inform him that somebody leaked the details of a private meeting with Roosevelt. Bunau-Varilla also urges Roosevelt to meet with William MacKay Laffan on the subject of the Panama Canal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-23

Letter from William E. Chandler to Theodore Roosevelt

William E. Chandler tells President Roosevelt to reread his letter to William MacKay Laffan, where he will see that Chandler was “nice” to Laffan by not “jeer[ing]” when he fulfilled his prediction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-10

Letter from R. A. Alger to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Alger tells President Roosevelt that he has thanked William M. Laffan for the stand the New York Sun has taken. He notes that “nearly the whole European press seems to be for Parker and a revision of our tariff.” Alger hopes to call upon Roosevelt in September.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-14

Letter from William E. Chandler to Theodore Roosevelt

William E. Chandler asks President Roosevelt to read an enclosed copy of his letter to William M. Laffan, and asks for an appointment to show him Laffan’s reply.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-17

Letter from William E. Chandler to William Loeb

William E. Chandler is quite sure the president will like to read a letter written by an “indiscreet friend” to William M. Laffan, editor of the New York Sun.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-12

Letter from Edward G. Riggs to Theodore Roosevelt

Having talked with Charles L. Dana and William MacKay Laffan, Edward G. Riggs is to stop and see President Roosevelt next Wednesday. He hopes the president can spare a few minutes to see him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-21