New York (State). Legislature

Herbert Parsons met with Postmaster Cortelyou to go over suggestions forwarded to the Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York, Charles Evans Hughes, most of which had to do with antisemitism in newspapers of Democratic candidate William Randolph Hearst. Parsons was also part of the Judiciary Convention which nominated Otto Rosalasky while taking the rest of the Judiciary Nominator’s ticket. Parsons urges Roosevelt to endorse James L. Wells as a candidate to represent the Bronx.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-11

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

John Clay Davies apprises President Roosevelt of the contentious and complex circumstances surrounding the Senate race in New York. Davies will travel to the county convention in Rome and attempt to enact Roosevelt’s suggestion, which he deems “an excellent one.” Though Davies tries to stay out of the current political fight, he feels compelled to tell Roosevelt that some of the federal employees in Davies’ county have aligned themselves against Roosevelt’s ideals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-07

Creator(s)

Davies, John Clay, 1857-1925

William Barnes writes Theodore Roosevelt to recommend Omie DeGraff, an engineer at New York Central Railroad, for the position of inspector of safety appliances in the Interstate Commerce Commission. Barnes further remarks upon the political climate of New York between the Republican and Democratic parties, and the impending nomination of William Randolph Hearst for governor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-09

Creator(s)

Barnes, William, 1866-1930

Edward B. Vreeland writes to President Roosevelt concerning the election of a chairman for the New York committee. Vreeland states he was urged to support William Barnes of Albany, New York, but others state that Barnes will polarize the effort.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-21

Creator(s)

Vreeland, Edward B. (Edward Butterfield), 1856-1936

William Emlen Roosevelt asks President Roosevelt for a letter of introduction which he can mail to Governor Higgins along with a request for an appointment. William Emlen Roosevelt intends to discuss with Higgins a bill recently passed by the legislature that limits investments in insurance companies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Creator(s)

Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association

Abram I. Elkus explains that a group of Commissioners has been appointed to investigate manufacturing conditions and details the main areas of the inquiry. Elkus hopes that Theodore Roosevelt will lend his expertise to aid the Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-06

Creator(s)

Elkus, Abram I., 1867-1947

Russell Benedict reports on the situation within the New York Legislature, which has been having difficulty selecting United States Senators to represent the state. Part of the trouble is the establishment of caucuses within the political parties, which has led to conflict within the Democratic party. Benedict argues both that these caucuses are not binding, and that it is “entirely illegal for a legislator to assume any obligations toward such a caucus.” It is the duty of the legislature, Benedict writes, to elect a Senator to fill the current vacancy, and members of the two parties should get rid of the caucuses which are preventing it and come together to select a suitable candidate.

The other significant item on this page is a report about Brooklyn society.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-18

An English translation of a flattering article about President Roosevelt published by the Danish magazine Varden. Berthold De Linde describes his first encounter with President Roosevelt as an infantryman in the Spanish-American War. He then details Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments, from his time at Harvard to his ascendance to the presidency. De Linde particularly emphasizes Roosevelt’s strong moral character and tireless battle against corruption.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-15

Creator(s)

Unknown

In this Danish magazine sent to President Roosevelt by Ambassador Maurice Francis Egan, a profile of Roosevelt by Berthold de Linde appears on pages 14-22. The article details President Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments from his time at Harvard through becoming President. It particularly focuses on his strong moral character and good qualities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-15

Creator(s)

De Linde, Berthold, 1876-1945

An “independent Republican newspaper” describes New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes as a man guided by service to the people. He gets results from the “boss controlled” legislature without patronage or bargaining, and he takes a stand for what he believes is right. Governor Hughes does not have popular appeal, nor is he interested in power for himself, but he remains dutiful to the role that was forced on him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09

Creator(s)

Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt addresses the issue of machine party politics in New York. He touches on the gubernatorial race and various Senators in the state legislature, including Charles Francis Murphy and William Barnes. Roosevelt is campaigning for a non-machine politics candidate, “stalwart of good government, the unflinching fighter for real reform, Frederick M. Davenport.” Roosevelt continues to cover tariffs while mentioning the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act and the Revenue Act of 1913.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

In his speech to the Saint Louis, Missouri City Club, Theodore Roosevelt shares his opinion on public service, describes his own service and he makes the case for social progressivism. Among his examples of public servants, Roosevelt mentions past Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan, and Franklin Pierce.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-03-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt’s handwritten account of two months (not five, as he wrote on the first page) in the New York State Legislature, including his often caustic assessment of some of his fellow legislators. The date range is January 2, 1882 to March 1, 1882.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Creation Date

1882

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The writer protests legislation being considered in New York which is in the interest of public service corporations, including the Consolidated Gas Company and the Interborough Rapid Transit Company. He references a statement, made by Lincoln Steffens in McClure’s Magazine, that the source of corruption is the bribe-giver, more than the bribe-taker. The captains of industry ought to be considered responsible and held accountable, and the writer therefore lists the names of the directors of the companies that will benefit from the legislation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-29

Creator(s)

Unknown

Nevada N. Stranahan suggests that President Roosevelt delay the appointment of Mr. Worden as shipping commissioner until after the New York State Legislature adjourns. He believes that the appointment will cause trouble and be viewed by Republican state senators as a reward to State Senator Edgar T. Brackett.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-27

Creator(s)

Stranahan, Nevada N. (Nevada Northrup), 1861-1928

Assemblyman Gherardi Davis has become Chairman of the Forestry Committee and is now acquainted with Gifford Pinchot, Professor Henry Solon Graves, and Mr. MacNaughton. He is learning a great deal about forestry and is also working on an amendment to the New York Constitution, which was suggested by Governor Odell. Davis also reflects on the composition of the current New York Legislature.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-25

Creator(s)

Davis, Gherardi, 1858-1941

Murat Halstead is writing a biography of President Roosevelt and asks for his assistance in obtaining information. He requests additional insight about Roosevelt’s time in the New York legislature and about publishing a story concerning his parents from his boyhood. Halstead would like to include maps of Roosevelt’s journeys during the 1900 campaign and asks his opinion of the title, The Strenuous Life of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-19

Creator(s)

Halstead, Murat, 1829-1908