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Murphy, Franklin, 1846-1920

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Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Taft seeks advice from President Roosevelt regarding an advisory committee being set up by several Republican Party operatives. Taft is concerned that accepting a large donation from William Nelson Cromwell would work against his campaign, as would Cromwell’s work with corporations, though Taft has never had a negative experience with him in that regard.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-05

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Telegram from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Newton Bliss reports to President Roosevelt on preparations for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Opposition to George B. Cortelyou’s appointment as chairman of the National Committee was greater than he expected, but West Virginia Senator Nathan Bay Scott and New Jersey Governor Franklin Murphy were helpful in settling the situation satisfactorily.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-20

Creator(s)

Bliss, Cornelius Newton, 1833-1911

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt tells President Roosevelt that he does not think that either New Jersey Governor Franklin Murphy or Elihu Root is the man he wants for the job of chairman of the Republican National Committee, and that he would prefer someone like Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. Emlen would prefer Root to be governor of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from Cornelius Newton Bliss to Theodore Roosevelt

Cornelius Newton Bliss advises President Roosevelt on officers to manage the 1904 presidential campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-26

Creator(s)

Bliss, Cornelius Newton, 1833-1911

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt discusses a newspaper article concerning Murphy as chairman of the national committee. Emlen Roosevelt also discussed fundraising in New York with Hamilton Fish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson recommends George J. Corey as president of the national organization of commercial travelers’ clubs supporting the Republican campaign. Clarkson warns that Ferdinand Ziegel, who is promoting Corey’s cause, is becoming disaffected. Clarkson also suggests several candidates for chairman of the Republican National Committee and discusses campaign strategy, including states to target to secure the election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-15

Creator(s)

Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918

Tariff league’s work

An article outlines the efforts of the American Protective Tariff League to fight President Roosevelt and Congressman John A. Kasson’s efforts on tariff revision. The League has defeated the Cuban reciprocity legislation, and it is rumored that it will work to defeat Roosevelt’s renomination for the presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-16

Creator(s)

Unknown