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Governor Roosevelt shares his thoughts about several potential positions he might pursue, including the Governor Generalship of the Philippines, the Vice Presidency, or a cabinet position. He is satisfied with his work and his legacy, having fought for truth and decency; he is more than happy with his friends.
1900-01-23
Governor Roosevelt does not want the vice presidency; instead he wants to continue to be governor, where he believes he can accomplish more. With regard to the Second Boer War, Roosevelt sympathizes with the British, for he sees that they and the Boers are both fighting for that in which they believe.
1900-02-02
Governor Roosevelt has firmly decided he will not accept the Vice Presidency. He is corresponding with Frederick Courtenay Selous, a big game hunter from South Africa, about the Second Boer War.
1900-02-05
Governor Roosevelt presents a detailed, multifaceted analysis of his next career move. He still favors the governorship and does not want the vice presidency, but he also sees that he may lose the gubernatorial election. He takes the advice of Henry Cabot Lodge to heart throughout his deliberations.
1900-04-30
Governor Roosevelt has accepted the nomination for vice president and reviews the political circumstances under which he changed his mind.
1900-06-25
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.
1899-12-17
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.
1899-12-27
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.
1900-02-26
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”.
1900-06-23
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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1912-06-03
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.
1884-01-27
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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1904-01-10
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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1903-02-04
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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1902-10-01
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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1902-09-16
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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1902-09-24
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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1902-09-11
Representative Joy has been renominated and there are resolutions naming President Roosevelt the 1904 presidential candidate.
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1902-08-14
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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1902-08-16
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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1902-08-01