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Letter from William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou

William H. Brawley provides further information regarding William Demos Crum’s alleged inconsistencies at the 1892 Republican National Convention. Brawley is concerned that President Roosevelt believes that he just parroted unfounded rumors. He gives the name of his informant, Abiel Lathrop, regarding Crum’s short-lived defection to the Blaine camp.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-16

Letter from William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from William H. Brawley to George B. Cortelyou

William H. Brawley backs his sources on the negative character of Dr. Crum in an attempt to keep Crum from being appointed as Collector of the Port of Charleston. He encourages George B. Cortelyou to write a confidential letter to confirm these assertions of Crum’s abandonment of President Harrison at the Republican Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-15