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Correspondence related to a request by the municipal council of the pueblo of Lubao for the removal of Galo de la Calle, an Augustinian Friar who is attempting to take charge of the local parish.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards a message from Theodore Roosevelt who thinks that three Democrats should be appointed to the advisory committee for the Borough of Manhattan. He believes that the Progressives should recognize that half of the city’s vote was formerly Democratic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-09
The people of Scranton and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are attempting to create a municipal code that will free city government and management from corruption and partisan misconduct. Harry C. Reynolds, President of the Scranton Board of Trade, and Arthur Dunn, Chairman of the Citizen’s Committee, would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss the steps they have taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-10
Ernest Harvier asks Theodore Roosevelt to send a note saying Harvier is familiar with New York City politics to John Purroy Mitchel, who was elected President of the New York City Board of Aldermen on a fusion ticket with Republicans and anti-Tammany Democrats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-04
President Roosevelt stands near a pot labeled “N.Y. Municipal Politics” and conspicuously holds his hands behind him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-22
Summary of recent efforts to secure political control of New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-26
Thomas Roberts Slicer requests that William Loeb pass on a letter to President Roosevelt regarding politics in New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-21
Thomas Roberts Slicer presents his understanding of the current political situation in New York City and does not believe that Mayor Seth Low can be reelected.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-20
Thomas Roberts Slicer presents his understanding of the current political situation in New York City, including his evaluation of the various political forces and figures at work. He concludes that Mayor Low is unlikely to be reelected and suggests different candidates.
If Vice President Roosevelt has any interest, James Bronson Reynolds would be pleased to discuss the “municipal struggle” with him. Reynolds believes that Seth Low should be their candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-05