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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Loeb

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Loeb

Theodore Roosevelt tells William Loeb about the county election in Herkimer County, New York that would have gone in favor of his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, if not for corruption, bribery, and fraud among Robinson’s opponents. Roosevelt believes if the Direct Primary Vote bill is passed, Robinson and his friends will have control of Herkimer County.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Julius M. Mayer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Julius M. Mayer

President Roosevelt asks what New York State Attorney General Julius M. Mayer decided to do about allegations of fraud or corruption in the New York City mayoral election. Regardless of his personal feelings about William Randolph Hearst, Roosevelt believes that if he is entitled to the seat, he should have it. If the state legislature allows a recount, that would be good, but Roosevelt believes that if Mayer’s department took action it would provide a safer precedent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919