Odell, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Barker), 1854-1926

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard is concerned about a controversy in New York’s 25th Assembly District and provides his opinion on several leading New York Republicans. He complains that there was a conspiracy on the part of Henry Birrell to take over as Leader of the 25th District. Goddard also gives a negative opinion of Senator Platt and points out that while he thinks that Governor Odell is a likable person, he does not include him in any important information. He complains that Mayor Low is a drag on the idea that the Republicans are the party of good government and threatens to run a third-party campaign if Low runs again.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-24

Letter from Nevada N. Stranahan to Theodore Roosevelt

Nevada N. Stranahan has spoken to Governor Odell, who will be unable to come to Washington immediately for the Congressional reception, but will be able to travel to Washington, D.C., sometime after January 1 to visit with President Roosevelt and Senator Platt. Odell thinks that such a meeting might be productive for the Republican Party.

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1902-12-22

Letter from Nevada N. Stranahan to Theodore Roosevelt

Nevada N. Stranahan has spoken with Governor Benjamin B. Odell on an unnamed subject and will gladly meet with President Roosevelt as well. He does not wish to burden Roosevelt, but is glad to see him when called for.

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1902-12-09

Letter from Francis V. Greene to Theodore Roosevelt

Francis V. Greene has not heard from Governor Benjamin B. Odell. Greene surmises that Odell has since talked to Mayor Seth Low and decided an unnamed plan was too bold.

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1902-12-10

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles William Anderson has declined the mission to Liberia because of the fatalities that Americans tend to incur. James Sullivan Clarkson would like to keep Anderson in New York as he is doing an excellent job recruiting African Americans to the Republican Party. After Anderson is able to recruit African Americans in Brooklyn and Manhattan to the Republican cause, he is to go to the rest of the state. There is work to set up Republican clubs in New York state.

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Creation Date

1902-12-12

Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to Theodore Roosevelt

Eugene A. Philbin sends multiple enclosures on a variety of topics related to the Roman Catholic Church. Many in New York oppose President Roosevelt’s actions in the Philippines and will vote against the Republicans. Philbin did not allow “the friar matter” to cause opposition to Governor Odell. He also discusses the Freemasons and hopes that Roosevelt will meet with Monsignor Kennedy of the American College at Rome.

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Creation Date

1902-11-24

Letter from Bayard Henry Tyler to George B. Cortelyou

Bayard Henry Tyler would like to see President Roosevelt in order to find “greater truth in color and form” for a standing portrait he is producing of Roosevelt.

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1902-11-04

Letter from Francis C. Travers to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt has “saved the day” and influenced the election enough to have Governor Odell reelected.

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1902-11-05

Letter from Francis C. Travers to William Loeb

Francis C. Travers has been working to influence his independent Democrat friends and the church in favor of President Roosevelt and Governor Odell.

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Creation Date

1902-10-22

Lafayette B. Gleason memorandum

Lafayette B. Gleason of the New York State Republican Committee would like Attorney General Knox to speak at a meeting at Burlin’s Academy.

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1902-10-23

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Although he finds it difficult, Joseph Bucklin Bishop is on the side of the operators in the Anthracite Coal Strike and is firmly against the lawlessness of the strikers.

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Creation Date

1902-10-13

Newspaper articles from Commercial Advertiser

Multiple articles from the November 6, 1902, edition of the Commercial Advertiser.

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Creation Date

1902-11-06

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop praises President Roosevelt’s recent speeches while encouriging him to resist traveling after his recent accident. He encloses articles he has written concerning the speeches and mentions Governor Odell’s work in helping Roosevelt on the campaign trail.

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1902-09-24

Letter from Joseph Bucklin Bishop to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph Bucklin Bishop approves of the proposed declaration and offers a minor change from Nevada N. Stranahan. Bishop plans on publishing proof that Governor Odell said he would not be a presidential candidate and only wants to help renominate President Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1902-09-11

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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1902-08-16

Letter from Nevada N. Stranahan to Theodore Roosevelt

Nevada N. Stranahan assures President Roosevelt that the platform will contain satisfactory language and urges the appointment of George W. Ray as district judge.

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1902-08-31

Letter from William F. Potter to William Loeb

The Long Island Railroad Company will provide a special car for Governor Odell on his trip to Oyster Bay, New York and would like to know if a special car will be necessary for a return trip.

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Creation Date

1902-08-09

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard discusses New York politics. He believes that Attorney General Philander C. Knox and Secretary of War Elihu Root are damaging the reputation of the Roosevelt administration.

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1902-08-12

Summary of letter from F. Norton Goddard

F. Norton Goddard provides insight into New York politics. He believes that Senator Thomas Collier Platt is false to President Roosevelt. Goddard has not been taken into the confidence of Governor Benjamin B. Odell. He does not believe that Mayor Seth Low can be reelected and should not be renominated.

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Creation Date

1902-12-24

Letter from William J. Youngs to Theodore Roosevelt

William J. Youngs communicated with Attorney General John Clay Davies and Governor Benjamin B. Odell regarding their invitations to Oyster Bay, New York.

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Creation Date

1902-07-10