Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hamilton Fish II

Theodore Roosevelt does not think that Hamilton Fish II needs to reply to William R. McCredie’s letter. Roosevelt responds to Herbert Parson’s letter to Fish, in that Roosevelt never wanted personal loyalty from Parsons, but wanted him to act honestly at the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt believes that the William H. Taft delegates were wrongfully seated.

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1912-11-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William A. Prendergast

Theodore Roosevelt informs William A. Prendergast that newspaper reports that Roosevelt antagonized Prendergast’s position on the municipal contests are false. Roosevelt agrees with Prendergast that Progressives must get the best men nominated for the New York municipal election. Roosevelt objects to a deal with Republican bosses.

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1912-11-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elsie Worthington Clews Parsons

President Roosevelt tells Elsie Worthington Clews Parsons that he does not want to write anything else on the suffrage question because he does not “regard it as a matter of great importance.” Roosevelt will read the articles and is pleased that Parsons liked Roosevelt calling the conference on children.

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1909-01-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward J. Gavegan

President Roosevelt is concerned with what Edward J. Gavegan says about Towers. Roosevelt will bring the matter up with New York Representative Herbert Parsons at once.

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1909-01-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alford Warriner Cooley

President Roosevelt will reappoint Assistant Attorney General Cooley to his position after receiving a letter from his doctors. Roosevelt instructs Cooley to have a number of congressmen write letters of support for him to Secretary of State Elihu Root, Senator Chauncey M. Depew, and president-elect William H. Taft.

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1909-01-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to E. W. Bloomingdale

President Roosevelt is happy that E. W. Bloomingdale has seen Representative Herbert Parsons. After a few matters where Roosevelt has “had to disappoint him,” Roosevelt has followed Parsons’s suggestion to submit George S. Terry’s name for appointment as Assistant Treasurer of the United States. In the event that Terry is rejected, Roosevelt hopes Bloomingdale can be selected instead, but Roosevelt must speak to Parsons before making any promises.

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1909-01-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alford Warriner Cooley

President Roosevelt spoke with Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte about Alford Warriner Cooley’s letter. Roosevelt intends to leave the position open for the moment, then appoint Cooley towards the end of February. He believes that if Cooley is in office when President-Elect William H. Taft takes office, he will probably remain. Roosevelt is not sure if the Senate will consent to confirming Cooley and advises him to get his references set up. Roosevelt is adamant, however, that Cooley should not return to work unless his doctors approve a return to work, as Cooley must not do anything that endangers his health.

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1908-12-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chauncey M. Depew

President Roosevelt tells Senator Depew that he has a very high opinion of Murphy, but Representative Herbert Parsons had recommended a man named Terry who was too good to turn down. Murphy and Bloomingdale, who wanted the position, should have spoken to Parsons sooner. Roosevelt feels that Parsons has done so much good as head of the Republican party that he should be rewarded.

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1908-11-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to A. S. Draper

President Roosevelt agrees with A. S. Draper that Eugene A. Philbin should be reelected but does not know if he should interfere in the matter.

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1908-11-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Sprague Smith

President Roosevelt has seen Charles Sprague Smith’s letter and agrees with everything he says. Currently, Roosevelt is trying to raise interest in New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes and has instructed William H. Taft to emphasize Hughes’ dedication to the national ticket. Roosevelt believes that Hughes’ dedication to the national campaign, perhaps at the expense of his own election, will be admired by the American people. He believes that both Taft and Hughes will be elected.

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1908-10-12

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Hitchcock Sherrill

If Representative Parsons nominates the man in question, President Roosevelt will welcome the chance to write “the strongest kind of letter.” Roosevelt says that the letter Charles Hitchcock Sherrill left with him is exactly the platform he likes to stand on.

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1908-10-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to E. A. Drake

President Roosevelt discourages E. A. Drake from organizing the parade unless it is sure to be successful. Though Roosevelt has faith in Charles Hitchcock Sherrill, Vice President of the Business Men’s Republican Association, Representative Herbert Parsons, Chairman of the Republican County Committee, is against it.

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1908-10-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Bennet

President Roosevelt agrees with Representative Bennet’s letter which praises Representative Herbert Parsons and his work with the County Committee. Roosevelt has shared some of the letter with Parsons because he deserves the encouragement.

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1908-09-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

President Roosevelt informs Lyman Abbott of The Outlook about the situation with New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Although the major papers covered Hughes as a figure in stark contrast to Roosevelt, he was in fact originally nominated on Roosevelt’s suggestion, and dependent on him for reelection. Politicians such as Hughes have often catered to the press and refused to work beside others in their party, and it has weakened their ability to serve. Even with these misguided acts, Roosevelt investigated the situation thoroughly and felt that Hughes had been a good governor, which is why he intervened for his renomination. Any resentful action Hughes takes to upset Roosevelt does not hold power now, as Roosevelt will never run for office or request anything from Hughes.

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1908-09-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt requests that Secretary of State Root address the extradition “of certain alleged political offenders” to Russia. Currently, he is not pleased with the campaign, especially with the revival of the liquor agitation. Additionally, he feels that the Republican National Committee is not well handled. Given William H. Taft’s record and personality, Roosevelt cannot understand why Taft is not more popular. He is still convinced that New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes should be renominated.

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1908-09-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luke E. Wright

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of War Wright to look into a matter personally. He instructs that the word “may” can be interpreted as the War Department sees fit. Wright can either grant or deny Representative Herbert Parson’s request.

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1908-09-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Susan Dexter Dalton Cooley

President Roosevelt relays his concern for the Cooley family to Susan Dexter Dalton Cooley as her husband, Assistant Attorney General Alford Warriner Cooley, recovers from illness. Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte wrote him about Alford Warriner Cooley returning the check. He finds it a needless and irritating, yet endearing action. Roosevelt wants to help the Cooley family in any way, finding “it a very great privilege…to serve you,” as he greatly admires and respects them.

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1908-09-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry L. Stoddard

President Roosevelt agrees with journalist Henry L. Stoddard. While it will do damage to nominate New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes, it will do more damage not to nominate him. Although Hughes has offended other politicians, Roosevelt believes he should be renominated as long as there is nothing against Hughes’s personal integrity.

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1908-08-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis J. Hendricks

President Roosevelt assures Francis J. Hendricks he does not intend to force the renomination of New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes, and appreciates Hendricks’ oppositions. It is not Roosevelt’s job to be the Republican party’s boss or compel friends to do something they do not wish to do. In his judgment, “it will be a bad thing to nominate Mr. Hughes, it will be a worse thing not to nominate him.” Nonetheless, he assures Hendricks he will support him whatever his decision may be.

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1908-08-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. Sloat Fassett

President Roosevelt assures Representative Fassett that he does not want to force the nomination of Governor Charles Evans Hughes. There will be heavy loss regardless of whether Hughes is or is not nominated. Roosevelt believes the loss will be heavier if Hughes is not nominated, but will support whoever the convention chooses.

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1908-08-27