New York (State)--New York County

Letter from David C. Outlear to Theodore Roosevelt

David C. Outlear informs Theodore Roosevelt that he has been elected president of the newly established New York County Colored Republican Organization. Outlear sends Roosevelt a copy of his address to the organization’s members. The chairman of the country Republicans is aware of the organization of African American Republicans and hopes Roosevelt will provide a word of encouragement to add to the Republican cause.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-04

Creator(s)

Outlear, David C. (David Cato), 1875-1927

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Emlen Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt introduces his barber, a Mr. Eanetti, to George Emlen Roosevelt, who is to put him in touch with Francis W. Bird, the New York County Committee Chairman. Eanetti wants to help with the Progressive political campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert P. Bass

Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about the health of Governor Bass. Bass’ brother-in-law has been appointed as Chairman of the New York County Committee. Roosevelt sends his regards to Edith Bird Bass and invites them to visit Oyster Bay, New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grenville Mellen Dodge

Charles H. Murray, chairman of the New York County Committee, would like General Dodge to serve on the advisory committee as they need strengthening among the “old soldiers.” President Roosevelt agrees and believes Dodge to be an ideal candidate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. V. Greene

President Roosevelt was pleased to hear from F. V. Greene and sends New Year’s greetings. He is pleased that their views on the New York County organization are in agreement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eugene A. Philbin

President Roosevelt praises Eugene A. Philbin for his excellent work as district attorney of New York County. He offers to secure a letter of introduction from the State Department for Philbin’s travels abroad.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Ernest Harvier to Theodore Roosevelt

Ernest Harvier agrees with Theodore Roosevelt’s article on the “Charter,” and is disturbed by the Republican Party in New York County’s lack of action despite the potential of benefiting greatly from it. Harvier hints that such neglect is one of many reasons why the party has remained a minority there since the days of Abraham Lincoln.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-01

Creator(s)

Harvier, Ernest, 1863-1929

Letter from Ernest Harvier to Theodore Roosevelt

Ernest Harvier discusses the weaknesses of the New York County Republican organization and lists the candidates for congressman and state senator.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-21

Creator(s)

Harvier, Ernest, 1863-1929

Letter from Herbert Parsons to William Loeb

Representative Parsons encloses a letter for William Loeb explaining the reasons for merging the New York County Republican Party with the Independence League. Parsons hopes that President Roosevelt will look it over if he has time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-26

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

Letter from Alford Warriner Cooley to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Attorney General Cooley informs President Roosevelt of the developments surrounding Representative Parsons’ arrangement with William Randolph Hearst in New York County. Cooley thinks it would be prudent of Roosevelt to make some kind of statement after he returns to Washington. New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes has been non-committal to this point, although he may have had prior knowledge, according to Parsons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-16

Creator(s)

Cooley, Alford Warriner, 1873-1913

Letter from Herbert Parsons to Alford Warriner Cooley

Representative Parsons explains some political considerations he has made in New York County to Assistant Attorney General Cooley. Parsons has decided to cooperate in municipal elections with William Randolph Hearst, and asks that Cooley explain his reasoning to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-12

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Ernest Harvier

Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, requests a campaign contribution from Ernest Harvier, an editor at The Sunday Democrat. The letter, probably returned to Woodruff by Harvier, includes a handwritten note from Harvier dated two days later, telling Woodruff that he served as a delegate from New York County at the Democratic State Convention in Buffalo, New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-29

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from Herbert Parsons to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Parsons has learned that men are being laid off in large numbers from the Navy Yard and expresses his concern to President Roosevelt. Many of the men in Representative William Musgrave Calder’s district are employed at the Navy Yard, and Parsons worries the lay offs will hurt Calder’s chances at re-election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-16

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

Letter from Herbert Parsons to William Loeb

Representative Parsons returns the letter from New York City Police Commissioner Theo. A. Bingham. Prentice and George Cromwell have been to see Bingham, and everything is proceeding favorably. Alderman James Cowden Meyers visited the Mayor, and Parsons thinks that rumors of fraud will not amount to much.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-14

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

Letter from John H. Gunner to Herbert Parsons

Warden Gunner of the Port of New York asks to see Representative Parsons sometime Sunday afternoon to discuss county politics in New York. Gunner asks Parsons for an endorsement in advance of the primary election and details what Parsons could say.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-07

Creator(s)

Gunner, John H., 1854-1911

Letter from William Barnes to Theodore Roosevelt

William Barnes reports to President Roosevelt the situation and candidate prospects for the upcoming election for the chairmanship of the Republican County Committee of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-24

Creator(s)

Barnes, William, 1866-1930

Needles to Republicans

David C. Outlear thanks the members of the New York County Colored Republican Organization for electing him as president to the newly established Republican Organization. He hopes to bring together African American Republicans to defeat Democrats who have been turning Republicans to their side. Outlear hopes their organization will be able to work with the “regular Republican organization” to maintain Republican influence and success. The article includes a photograph of Outlear.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-30

Creator(s)

Unknown

Speech by William Halpin

In this speech, William Halpin expresses his gratitude at being selected as the president of the Republican County Committee for New York County, New York. As he has worked with the committee, he observed the party may have been too “self-centered” and suggests that the Republicans of the county ought to focus on the principles of the party. Instead of following, Halpin believes the Republican Party of New York County should lead, which he will do carefully as president of the committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-19

Creator(s)

Halpin, William, 1865-1937

Letter from Herbert Parsons to the Republicans of New York County

In an open letter, Representative Parsons urges the Republicans of New York County to consider his case for “fusion” with the Independence League in the upcoming municipal elections. Cooperation with this political group will enable Republicans to elect assemblymen who support New York Governor Charles Evan Hughes, as well as allow for the retention of several judges appointed by Republicans. Furthermore, Parsons argues, fusion is the best way to defeat the ambitions of their mutual political enemy, Tammany Hall.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-21

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

Letter from Ralph Trautmann to Theodore Roosevelt

Ralph Trautmann is the Fusion Party’s candidate for sheriff of New York County. The nomination was urged by the Republican County Committee and Trautmann wanted to inform President Roosevelt, as he values Roosevelt’s opinion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-26

Creator(s)

Trautmann, Ralph