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Excerpt from a biography of Francis Warrington Dawson

Excerpt from a biography of Francis Warrington Dawson

This excerpt from a biography of Captain Francis Warrington Dawson published in pamphlet form in 1877 focuses on Dawson’s actions during the municipal elections in Charleston, South Carolina in 1868. Dawson’s attempt to unite with African American men and put them on the ticket failed. He was able to bring Democrats and African American men together for the first political meeting between the two groups. Dawson had great concern for the welfare and prosperity of the freed persons at the time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from William Grant Webster to William Loeb

Letter from William Grant Webster to William Loeb

William Grant Webster writes to William Loeb requesting an audience with President Roosevelt. Webster intends to declare as a candidate for the United States Senate in Illinois for 1908, and he hopes that Roosevelt will endorse the notion that federal office holders in Illinois will allow the people to have a say in the election process.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-12

Creator(s)

Webster, William Grant, 1860-

Letter from Meyer Lissner to Edward Augustus Dickson

Letter from Meyer Lissner to Edward Augustus Dickson

Meyer Lissner sends Edward Augustus Dickson a letter which he hopes Dickson will publicize in order to help Daniel A. Ryan’s election chances in San Francisco. Lissner also tells Dickson that Los Angeles Republicans have been building support for William Howard Taft’s presidential run by passing resolutions in support of both Theodore Roosevelt and Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-17

Creator(s)

Lissner, Meyer, 1871-1930

Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Theodore Roosevelt

James Bronson Reynolds has returned from a trip to the Philippines, China, and Japan, and is interested in future trade relations with China. He thinks America needs to modify its attitude about “coolie labor” and treat Chinese gentlemen with the same respect Americans receive when in China. Roosevelt’s recent consular changes in China are well-received. Reynolds thanks Roosevelt for his actions related to a ministry of Romania. He is traveling to Europe but hopes to return in time to take part in city campaigns. He has enclosed memoranda including recommendations related to the consular service and China.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-16

Creator(s)

Reynolds, James Bronson, 1861-1924