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Lowndes, Lloyd, 1845-1905

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Roosevelt is taking a hand

Roosevelt is taking a hand

In light of the Democrats attacking him for his stance on race issues, President Roosevelt is taking an active hand in the Maryland elections. He would like to see Stevenson A. Williams elected governor and has met with a number of Maryland Republicans at the White House to achieve party unity and elect Williams. In particular, former Postmaster General James Albert Gary and Governor Lloyd Lowndes had lunch with him in the White House. Lowndes’s name has been mentioned in connection with the vice presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-12

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte discusses the political situation in Baltimore regarding the vacancy for Deputy Surveyor of Customs and recommends that President Roosevelt leave the position unfilled until after the election and then appoint James Campbell. Bonaparte then discusses the political situation between Clarence C. Pusey, Abraham Lincoln Dryden, and John B. Hanna, recommending that Roosevelt suggest that Pusey wait until November 1st to take office, which would be considerate to William H. Jackson without offending Pusey’s supporters. Bonaparte also discusses whether two ships should make a trip to New Orleans or not.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-10

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt

Christopher Columbus Shayne reviews candidates for Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Vice President of the United States. For chairman he favors the selection of someone with passion and energy, and not just loyalty and ability. He recommends Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou as chairman. For vice president he suggests selecting someone who will get out votes in the next election. He recommends Senator Jonathan Dolliver of Iowa or former Senator from Nebraska David Henry Mercer as vice president. Shayne also provides suggestions on the Republican Party platform.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-10

Creator(s)

Shayne, Christopher Columbus, 1844-1906

Letter from James Albert Gary to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James Albert Gary to Theodore Roosevelt

James Albert Gary has treated his conversation with President Roosevelt regarding Maryland politics as confidential and understands the desire for harmony within the Republican Party. Nothing Roosevelt said could be seen as favoring a candidate and Gary will confer with Lloyd Lowndes on how to correct people that believe Roosevelt was interfering with the senatorial question in Maryland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-14

Creator(s)

Gary, James Albert, 1833-1920