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McKeldin, Theodore R. (Theodore Roosevelt), 1900-1974

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Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to J. S. Sherman

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to J. S. Sherman

Leslie M. Shaw informs J. S. Sherman that there is no longer doubt about their victory in the congressional campaign after Speaker Cannon’s speech, President Roosevelt’s letter, and Col. Bryan’s acceptance. Shaw recommends sending Republican speakers through neglected Democratic districts in the South where the margin of victory was small to begin cultivating support that might lead to Republican victories in 1916.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-05

Creator(s)

Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932

Trustees McKeldin and Lippman die

Trustees McKeldin and Lippman die

Two trustees of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin and Walter Lippmann, recently died. The obituary notes that McKeldin was named after Roosevelt and that he was both Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland. It discusses Lippmann’s journalism career and his admiration for Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1975

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt regarding the possible appointment to assistant paymaster in the army of Octavius Longworth Pruden, which had been intended by President McKinley. If Pruden is promoted and a vacancy in his place as assistant secretary ensues, Lodge would like to propose someone. Lodge also tells Roosevelt that “everyone, literally everyone is with you heart & soul on this Booker Washington matter.” Lodge is disappointed by the southern reaction to the dinner and hopes they will learn.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-19

Creator(s)

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924