Littauer, Lucius Nathan, 1859-1944

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt writes Secretary of State Root regarding a treaty of extradition with Russia. Roosevelt believes that they should refuse to give up a Russian-Jewish refugee (most likely Jan Janov Pouren) and that there should never have been an extradition treaty with Russia because their treatment of political dissidents is uncivilized and harsh. Russia’s refusal to issue passports to Jewish people further validates Roosevelt’s unwillingness to extend assistance. The Jewish Committee requests to know if such actions repeal the treaty, a question Roosevelt will let Root decide. Roosevelt asks Root to go over the information so they can discuss it, and explains that he understands the president makes the final decision on such cases.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt and William Loeb both think Secretary of War Taft’s chances of being elected are improving. Removing Kentucky Collector of Internal Revenue Edward T. Franks is delicate, and Roosevelt will consult with Commissioner of Internal Revenue John G. Capers. Roosevelt will echo Taft’s statement on the Philippines. The financiers are now attacking the Great White Fleet’s trip to the Pacific. Roosevelt sends an enclosure exemplifying Lucius Nathan Littauer’s behavior, and he has heard there will be support for Governor Charles Evans Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

New York State Republican Committee Chairman Woodruff updates William Loeb on the campaigns of Fifth Assembly District Leader Robert A. Sharkey and of Senator Eugene Mabbett Travis for control of the Eleventh Assembly District in New York. Woodruff feels he can neither support not speak out against Governor Charles Evans Hughes at this time, and he is worried Stevens’s victory in Niagara will encourage those hostile to President Roosevelt. He assesses other district candidates and their potential to have a positive impact. Although he knows Loeb may not be able to help directly, he appeals to him for aid if possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-19

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

Timothy L. Woodruff sends William Loeb a New York Times clipping which includes an interview of Lucius Nathan Littauer, a former representative from New York. Woodruff also discusses various political officials in New York that are for and against “us.” He encourages Loeb to see Littauer and inform Woodruff on what he can expect from the former congressman.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-07

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Lunch seating chart

Seating chart for a lunch held on December 4, 1901.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-04

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

President Roosevelt agrees with Joseph Bucklin Bishop regarding the actions of William Williams, but wishes that the issue could be resolved with a little more finesse.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-01-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elizabeth Snowden Nichols Watrous

President Roosevelt will speak personally with Representative William Henry Flack. He asks Elizabeth Snowden Nichols Watrous to find a few local people who will write not only to Flack, but also to Representatives Lucius Nathan Littauer and William H. Draper. Roosevelt suggests getting someone to prepare the bill for Flack, and he will then help Flack “press the bill.” He also suggests getting Carl Schurz and Charles A. Peabody interested, who both have homes on Lake George.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Daniel Hays

President Roosevelt remembers Daniel Hays well, and thanks him for the letter. He is glad to hear Hays’s news regarding New York Representative Lucius Nathan Littauer’s strength.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

President Roosevelt informs Nicholas Murray Butler that Benjamin B. Odell is starting to believe that Butler’s nomination would be the strongest if Elihu Root does not run. He hopes that Butler will accept the nomination and adds that, if Butler were to accept, he would not be able to pay any visits since people will try to associate him with Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Norton Goddard

President Roosevelt thanks Captain Goddard for his previous letter and reflects on his chances in the upcoming election. He worries that Representative Lucius Nathan Littauer and Goddard are “over sanguine” about his prospects. He also asks Goddard to provide him with information about what people in his district are saying about the tariff issue.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt has spoke with Representative Littauer and Postmaster General Payne regarding the appointment in Littauer’s district. The appointment will be made soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nevada N. Stranahan

President Roosevelt wants Nevada N. Stranahan to meet with Governor Odell to clear up a misunderstanding.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

President Roosevelt requests the information about the judge at once. Attorney General Knox would like action taken as soon as possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacob H. Schiff

Jacob H. Schiff and Congressman Littauer are primarily responsible for bringing the persecution of the Romanian Jews to President Roosevelt’s attention and have every right to feel pleased at the result.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

President Roosevelt would like to give the position to Lucius Littauer but there are some concerns he wants to go over with Littauer first.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Barnes to William Loeb

William Barnes provides William Loeb with an update on the political situation in New York. Former Senator Edgar Truman Brackett is antagonistic toward Barnes because Barnes was instrumental in defeating his renomination and instead nominating Senator William W. Wemple, who was a member of Barnes’ state committee district. Brackett’s district’s attitude in the National Convention will be a problem. Brackett has made arrangements with parties from various other districts for control. Barnes is concerned about the implications of this situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-17

Creator(s)

Barnes, William, 1866-1930

Black says Roosevelt is sure of election!

After having lunch with President Roosevelt at the White House, former New York governor Frank Swett Black reports that Roosevelt is certain to win the delegates from New York. The article also discusses the potential of Black becoming the newest U.S. Senator from New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

The president is now happy—a chance to fight

“Wild Ted” jumps up in the air as he rides on a Republican elephant hobbyhorse, which says, “O gee, but I feel proud!” President Roosevelt says, “Your canal or your life,” as he holds a revolver and a lasso labeled “party clothes line.” He has a “Dawes” feather in his hair, and his gloves are “compliments of your bosom friend Littauer.” A tag is attached to his pants: “Panama—right or wrong any old way—hands up!” Meanwhile, a frightened “Colombia” holds a “Panama Canal” scroll and says, “I think I prefer Morgan.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09

Creator(s)

Unknown

An unwelcome visitor

A woman holding a “Mother Jones” sign and a “labor problem” pitchfork rides a Republican elephant that rings the doorbell at President Roosevelt’s gate at Sagamore Hill. A sign reads, “Sagamore Hill: Positively no admission, except by invitation. T. R.” There are various signs attached to the elephant: “Ohio sandstone ring,” “postal scandal,” “Littauer glove scandal,” and “custom house frauds.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-29

Creator(s)

Bush, Charles Green, 1842-1909

“Clean as a hound’s tooth!”

President Roosevelt holds up a glove—”glove contract scandal”—and a mailbag—”postal scandal” that seep out “Littaeur” and “Payne” respectively.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-31

Creator(s)

Bush, Charles Green, 1842-1909