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Henry Wallace sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his speech on the Rural Church and a book he wrote twelve years ago about trusts. He enjoyed Roosevelt’s recent article in the Outlook, especially because he was preparing to give a lecture about King Solomon. After a lecture series in February or March, he will visit their mutual friends and plans to see Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-04
Representative Fassett will give an interview condemning any attempts to start a row between President Roosevelt and New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Fassett has spoken with the committeemen in his office and while Hughes would be their first choice for president should Roosevelt choose not to run for a second elected term, they think he lacks Roosevelt’s “graces of character” and do not consider him as trustworthy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-18
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-16
Charles Dewey Hilles informs William Loeb that New York State Senator Alfred Rider Page will oppose the motion to remove the Odell resolution from the table. This is to be kept secret until the meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-24
In a speech to the Mount Morris Republican Club, Representative Parsons advocates for his reelection as Chairman of the County Committee. Parsons stresses that he has the support of Governor Higgins and President Roosevelt and that those who oppose him, like Lemuel Ely Quigg, do so because he refuses to be the “tool of selfish interests.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-23