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O. R. Miller sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the Reform Bulletin urging that Assemblyman Robert Lansing be elected as speaker. He asks Roosevelt to help in the fight. Nearly 12,000 subscribers throughout New York receive the periodical.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Jonathn Mayhew Wainwright is dismayed that his stenographer neglected to return Theodore Roosevelt’s letters from William T. Hornaday and William J. Moran and encloses them in this letter, alongside a copy of a letter sent to state senator Howard R. Bayne. He is pleased to know that Roosevelt is interested in the Bayne-Blauvelt Bill which recently passed in the New York State Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Simeon Gilbert sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter recalling their recent chance meeting, and reflecting on Roosevelt’s connection with his brother, John I. Gilbert, who admired and worked with Roosevelt in the New York Legislature. He is glad Roosevelt is continuing in “that long drawn, that almost epic, strife, for political honor and honesty.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-23
John D. McHenry sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping “to keep you well posted on certain lines.” He shares thoughts on the Democratic and Republican candidates and campaign strategies for the New York assembly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
David Paton expresses his fondness for his old friend, President Roosevelt, as Roosevelt prepares to surrender his office. Paton reminisces on how he was the first person to nominate Roosevelt for President of the United States on the day Roosevelt was sworn into office as member of the New York State Assembly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-20
Judge Kruse wishes President Roosevelt a happy birthday, and reminisces on a time when President Roosevelt stood up to a bullying fellow assembly member on the floor of the New York State Assembly. Kruse wishes that Roosevelt would run for another term, but believes that William H. Taft is a worthy successor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-31
Representative Parsons explains his position in the apportionment fight in the New York state government. Parsons explains that he only brought President Roosevelt up in the argument to confirm Roosevelt’s high opinion of James Wolcott Wadsworth. Parsons explained that Governor Charles Evans Hughes was taking the technical position on the issue and opposed the plan submitted by Samuel P. Hooker which was the fairest plan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-14
Alford Warriner Cooley writes to fulfill President Roosevelt’s request for a statement of Cooley’s legal experience for use in his confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee. Cooley details his educational background, his legal experience in New York, and his work as Civil Service Commissioner and the Commissioner of Immigration at the port of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-06
Representative Parsons asks William Loeb for a letter of introduction for Ezra Parmelee Prentice to New York Police Commissioner Bingham. Prentice is running against Richard Van Cott in the 25th Assembly District and has learned that Van Cott “will make serious trouble.” Prentice wants police protection and for the police to remain impartial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-12
Representative Parsons responds to an inquiry from William Loeb about allegations of politically-motivated “terrorism” during the political campaigns leading up to the 1906 New York State Assembly elections. Parsons says the woman who wrote Loeb was not exaggerating, that serious intimidation and threats are being made, and he intends to go public with the allegations and to urge the police and elected officials to do something to stop the intimidation and violence. Parsons asks for Loeb’s help in directing New York City Police Commissioner Theo. A. Bingham’s attention to the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-05
In a speech to the Mount Morris Republican Club, Representative Parsons advocates for his reelection as Chairman of the County Committee. Parsons stresses that he has the support of Governor Higgins and President Roosevelt and that those who oppose him, like Lemuel Ely Quigg, do so because he refuses to be the “tool of selfish interests.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-23
James Wolcott Wadsworth thanks President Roosevelt for his advice and encouragement. Wadsworth also discusses some of his plans and some of the matters that are requiring his current attention. He apologizes for being unable to accept Roosevelt’s invitation to come to Washington, D.C., but hopes to be able to make the trip when he has fewer work demands.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-07
James Wolcott Wadsworth apologizes to William Loeb for being unable to arrive in Washington, D.C., prior to the session due to his heavy workload.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-06
Herbert Parsons, U.S. Representative from New York, writes to President Roosevelt regarding James Wolcott Wadsworth and political troubles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-30
Timothy L. Woodruff writes to President Roosevelt regarding a previous letter and his opinion of political endorsements in New York. Woofruff believes James Wolcott Wadsworth will handily win the vote for Speaker of the New York State Assembly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-29
Governor Higgins writes to President Roosevelt regarding Representative James Wolcott Wadsworth’s canvass for speakership. Higgins encloses a list of names of those who can be relied upon to support Wadsworth.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-22
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley writes President Roosevelt to discuss Mayhew Wainwright announcing his candidacy for the speaker of the New York State Assembly. Cooley asks Roosevelt to speak of this with Governor Frank Wayland Higgins when Higgins comes by later that day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-01
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Business card of Roger J. Brennan, New York Assemblyman from the 26th Assembly District
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07
Thomas Henry Barry, Superintendent of West Point, sends Theodore Roosevelt information on a bill currently in the New York State Assembly that would ban the sale of alcohol near the academy. He believes that it is being held up by saloon interests. In a handwritten postscript, Barry responds to Roosevelt’s note about a separate matter, saying that he “lectured the old fellow.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-13