Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Governor Roosevelt has accepted the nomination for vice president and reviews the political circumstances under which he changed his mind.
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1900-06-25
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Governor Roosevelt writes about the possibilities of being renominated for Governor of New York or chosen as a vice-presidential candidate. Roosevelt discusses the Second Boer War and the potentially dangerous commonalities between Great Britain’s military preparedness and that of the United States.
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1899-12-17
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Governor Roosevelt gives Anna Roosevelt Cowles his great thanks for her valuable Christmas gifts and shares details about his family’s activities on the day. He is pleased that everyone is healthy and although he is working hard, he is happy. He also discusses the war in South Africa briefly.
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1899-12-27
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bradley T. Johnson
Governor Roosevelt addresses General Johnson’s inquiry regarding fraud and the canals of New York, and defends himself of criticism he has received by Democrats and for his association with Senator Thomas Collier Platt. Roosevelt feels that his previous two years of public service speak for themselves, but that he is unsure of his political future other than the only position he absolutely does not desire is the Vice Presidency. Lastly, Roosevelt comments on the Boer War and the British handling of the situation.
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1900-02-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bradley T. Johnson
Governor Roosevelt describes to General Johnson his nomination for the position of Vice President at the 1900 Republican National Convention and the flood of correspondence he has received since the event, stating that “it is absolutely out of the question to stop the rest of the country”.
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1900-06-23
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. N. Mitchell
W. N. Mitchell would like to second Theodore Roosevelt at the Chicago convention, but Mr. Pierson from North Carolina will be doing so.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1912-06-03
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mr. Scott
Assemblyman Roosevelt thanks Mr. Scott for his friendship and support. He discusses upcoming nominations and elections and says he will not work for “the machine.” This is a copy of the original letter made by Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
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1884-01-27
Indorse Walbridge for vice president
The men of the Missouri State Republican Committee met and endorsed President Roosevelt for president and Missourian Cyrus Packard Walbridge for vice president, and set the date of the state convention for March 22, in Kansas City.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-10
Letter from Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge to Theodore Roosevelt
Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge knows that President Roosevelt is disappointed that his nominee for the District Attorney of Delaware, William Michael Byrne, was not confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. However, La Farge thinks the failed confirmation can become a positive for Roosevelt’s 1904 presidential campaign. By nominating La Farge’s suggestion John P. Nields, someone who is backed by the Delaware state bar, Roosevelt can strike back at John Edward Addicks and his supporters while not antagonizing Senator Hanna. La Farge believes such a strategy would paint Roosevelt as someone in control of the party and still true to himself.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-02-04
Letter from Lewis S. Clarke to Theodore Roosevelt
W. E. Howell, Collector of Internal Revenue, has been nominated for Congress in Louisiana’s Third Congressional District. Lewis S. Clark requests President Roosevelt’s instructions as to whether Howell can run for Congress while continuing to serve in his current position.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-01
Letter from John Clay Davies to Theodore Roosevelt
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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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-09-16
Letter from William Michael Byrne to Theodore Roosevelt
William Michael Byrne resigns as United States Attorney of the District of Delaware. He has accepted a nomination to run for Congress in Delaware.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-09-24
Telegram from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Odell requests that President Roosevelt meet with John Thomas McDonough, Secretary of State of New York, to urge him to accept renomination as Secretary of State.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-11
Telegram from Charles Frederick Joy to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Joy has been renominated and there are resolutions naming President Roosevelt the 1904 presidential candidate.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-08-14
Letter from Lucius Nathan Littauer to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Littauer has felt Senator Platt’s “vindictive attacks” and intends to let the public know the truth. He supports Creed M. Fulton as a candidate for Commissioner of the District of Columbia.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-08-16
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge addresses the letter that Senator Hoar sent to President Roosevelt, wherein he expressed his displeasure at Roosevelt’s choice of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., for the Supreme Court. Lodge dismisses Hoar’s complaints about a recess appointment, not being formally consulted on the matter, and about Holmes’s legal credentials. Attorney General Moody, Hosea Morrill Knowlton, and Richard Olney believe Holmes a good choice. Lodge supports Roosevelt’s choice and believes Hoar will calm down in time. Finally, Lodge says that Moody has informed him about the problems with Catholics, and he does not believe that the problem will become widespread among voters or the press.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-08-01
Letter from Robert Metzger to Otto Gresham
D. Presley Smith was nominated for state senator on the fortieth ballot, and Robert Metzger has received many compliments for standing up to the political machine.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-06-20
Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt
F. Norton Goddard supports Herbert Parsons as the Republican nominee for New York’s 13th congressional district.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1902-03-27
Letter from Elizabeth Owens to Douglas Robinson
Elizabeth Owens thanks Douglas Robinson for his work on her son’s behalf as he sought a post as a customs collector. She reminds Robinson of the friendship between their families.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-15
Letter from Thomas B. Reed to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Reed responds to a letter from Theodore Roosevelt regarding the speakership of the House of Representatives. Reed notes that although the speakership “never seemed much worth longing for,” it would still “seem rather a rebuff” not to have it after having been twice selected as the caucus candidate when the party was not in power.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1888-11-27