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Presidential Snapshot (#40): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

Presidential Snapshot (#40): Excerpt of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

In a letter to Governor General Taft, President Roosevelt expresses his admiration for certain members of the Senate with whom he has been able to work to pass legislation through Congress, but he also makes clear his frustration with others, including those from his home state of New York. Roosevelt concedes that the administration failed to pass tariff relief for the Philippines, and he hopes that Taft will take up the post of Secretary of War when Elihu Root leaves the position.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1903-03-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ernest Hamlin Abbott

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ernest Hamlin Abbott

President Roosevelt expresses his opinions and position on the voting rights of African American men. He condemns fraudulent voting practices that seek to disfranchise African American voters and explains why he regards the solutions of some in Congress as merely expedient. Roosevelt also writes that he hopes The Outlook will write stronger editorials regarding the political nature of this issue.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-12-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt agrees with William H. Taft’s view on tariffs but advises him to tread lightly and cautiously on all policy matters. Roosevelt also advises that Taft resist any attempts by George Barnsdale Cox to push him into the wrong positions, but that he remain on good terms, to avoid coming off as Governor Charles Evans Hughes does. Roosevelt advocates that Taft act as he did when in similar positions, avoiding conflict but fighting when necessary. Roosevelt believes he has taken a good shot at William Jennings Bryan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root

President Roosevelt requests Secretary Root send back his letter related to the recalling of Minister Bellamy Storer. Roosevelt thinks that they should support Thomas I. Chatfield for a judge position in Brooklyn largely based on support from members of his cabinet and congress. The president tells Root that he will appoint Chatfield unless the secretary feels “there are very strong reasons to the contrary.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Low

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Low

President Roosevelt will be staying with his aunt, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt, the Monday before the election and asks Seth Low to call on him. Governor Odell is keen to assist with the campaign and Roosevelt thinks it would be a good idea for Low to meet with him. Senator Platt is doing all he can and has kept away from Low as it seemed the wisest course of action.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

President Roosevelt is somewhat surprised by the news Nicholas Murray Butler shares with him about the immigration service. While he was aware of the testimony surrounding the inefficiency of New York Superintendent of Immigration Thomas Fitchie, he had received the impression that Edward F. McSweeney was corrupt and that Terence Vincent Powderly was a good man, and asks to see the letter Butler has that argues to the contrary. Roosevelt hopes to find a good man to succeed Fitchie, and has been considering John McMackin, currently chief of the labor bureau at Albany.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

Theodore Roosevelt explains to Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he did not betray what he said in confidence, but that he did not expect Senator Thomas Collier Platt to publish the explanation he gave him of the issue, and that Francis E. Leupp, “simply put two and two together.” He encourages Bishop’s plan to purchase the newspaper he is interested in, as although it would not influence New York much, it would have a national impact.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Letter from Hamilton Fish II to William Loeb

Assistant Treasurer Fish writes to President Roosevelt through William Loeb that the political situation in New York has improved as previously reticent politicians, such as New York Governor Odell, are now showing support for Roosevelt’s renomination after the admirable way in which Roosevelt treated Senator Hanna’s initial lack of support. Fish closes by addressing the irregularities in the post office department and suggesting that any fraud should be investigated and punished.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-05

Creator(s)

Fish, Hamilton, II, 1849-1936

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from F. Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

F. Norton Goddard is upset that his recommended nominee for Postmaster of New York City, Marcus M. Marks, will not be appointed. Goddard blames Senator Thomas Collier Platt for interfering in the appointment. Goddard writes of the “malign influence” Platt exerts. Goddard is worried that his business will suffer because the Jewish American community will hold him responsible for the slight to Marks. Goddard asks that Roosevelt confer with him on other appointments even though he has passed on Marks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-02

Creator(s)

Goddard, F. Norton (Frederick Norton), 1861-1905

Letter from Lyman Abbott to William W. Keen

Letter from Lyman Abbott to William W. Keen

Lyman Abbott responds to a letter from William W. Keen expressing concern about John Edward Addicks’s influence on Delaware politics. Abbott defends President Roosevelt for not interfering in Republican Party disputes at the state level. Abbott is concerned, however, that recent appointments, along with unfavorable press, make it look as though Roosevelt is working with Addicks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-12

Creator(s)

Abbott, Lyman, 1835-1922