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President Roosevelt wishes Nathaniel C. Reynal success in his effort to secure the house in White Plains, New York, that General George Washington used as headquarters during the Revolutionary War in order to turn it over to the Historical Society.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-25
Alfred R. Conkling invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at a subscription dinner that will be hosted by the New York City Realty League on February 28. Roosevelt is welcome to speak on any matter that is of interest to the taxpayers. Conkling lists issues such as the potential annexation of Westchester County as a sixth borough, the Catskill aqueduct, and the hours that city offices should be open. Conkling is against a proposed bill in the State Assembly that would make building owners responsible for fire safety measures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
John Warne Gates shares with President Roosevelt his assessment of the upcoming New York gubernatorial election. The Republican Party finds itself financially limited by the new law on corporate contributions. According to Gates, “one man, and one alone . . . can come into this campaign and turn the tide for Hughes,” and thus he entreats that man—Roosevelt—to join the campaign in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-17