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President Roosevelt introduces Governor-elect Hughes to his brother-in-law Douglas Robinson. He states that Robinson is one of the best men he knows, and is a resident of Herkimer County, New York. Roosevelt notes that he rarely takes part in politics, but when he does it is with great efficiency, and offers his service to the governor.
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1906-12-16
Anna Roosevelt Cowles has been eager to write to President Roosevelt but knows he is busy. After seeing many of their friends, she updates Roosevelt on their views and the influence of financial ties on his supporters. Cowles has been at a beautiful property called Hill-Stead owned by Alfred Atmore Pope and Ada Brooks Pope, and she feels that such places reflect positively on wealth in America. She updates Roosevelt on William S. Cowles’ trip and on family matters. As a favor to Frederick William Vanderbilt who has been respectful to Roosevelt through everything, Cowles asks if Roosevelt can have Duchess of Manchester Consuelo Montagu for lunch. Douglas Robinson seems to be making a political impact in Herkimer County, and Cowles looks forward to visiting and talking about many things whenever it is convenient for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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1907-08-31
Theodore Roosevelt expresses to George W. Wallis that he is confident his nephew has done nothing dishonorable, dismissing any negative reports as falsehoods likely spread by political opponents in Herkimer County.
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1911-09-08
George W. Nellis expresses to Theodore Roosevelt concern over reports that Mr. Robinson has aligned with political machines, and hopes he continues to fight corruption in Herkimer County.
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1911-09-09
Douglas Robinson sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter he wrote Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt explaining why he did not receive an allowance check for January. Robinson inquires about Roosevelt’s trip and looks forward to hearing more upon his return. He gives an update on his son Theodore “Teddy” Douglas Robinson.
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1911-04-10
Warner Miller warns President Roosevelt that in manufacturing towns, there may be a secret movement among employees to vote for William Randolph Hearst in the New York state election. He is concerned that the present state campaign is ignoring the national issues and believes that only Roosevelt can change the present condition of the campaign.
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1906-10-16
Theodore Douglas Robinson has been cheated out of an electoral victory by Mr. Petrie and the administration. Robinson has the support of the Republicans of Herkimer County, New York, and Theodore Roosevelt believes that the administration’s opposition to Robinson is foolish.
1911-10-03
Hamilton Fish encloses a letter from the ex-Attorney General from New York, John Clay Davies, dated July 11, 1903, regarding political corruption and possible plotting against Theodore Roosevelt.
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1903-07-13
Senator Platt has received a letter from Nelson E. Ransom stating that Ransom is fighting for control of the Herkimer County organization against Titus Sheard. Ransom has heard a rumor that Sheard is attempting to influence President Roosevelt against him and Platt assured Ransom that Roosevelt cannot be influenced to interfere in Herkimer County.
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1903-07-06
Attorney General Davies wants to know if Postmaster Nelson E. Ransom can also serve on the New York Republican State Committee. He hopes to be the Republican nominee for justice of the New York Supreme Court.
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1902-09-16