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President William McKinley, standing, leads a toast to a dejected William Jennings Bryan, who is sitting in a chair labeled “Guest of Honor.” Seated around the table are, among others, Governor “Teddy” Roosevelt, Senator Mark “Hanna,” Benjamin B. “Odell,” Jr., and “Tim” Woodruff. Caption: Toastmaster McKinley. — Let us conclude our Thanksgiving Dinner with a toast to the man who made it so easy for us!
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Puck points to a group portrait of Matthew Quay, standing on the left, Richard Croker, seated in center, and Senator Platt, standing on the right — political bosses of, respectively, Pennsylvania, New York City’s Tammany Hall, and New York State. Puck sarcastically asks Yale president Arthur Twining Hadley why these gentlemen do not measure up to his ideals for politicians.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1900-01-24
President Roosevelt is ready to be served large slices of melon by “Platt” and “Quay,” representing the presidential endorsements from New York and Pennsylvania. Cartoon is regarding the 1904 Presidential nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-09
President Roosevelt informs William Allen White that Senator Thomas Collier Platt came in “literally raving” and saying he was going to sue White for libel and accusing Roosevelt of being complicit in the writing of White’s article. Roosevelt informed him that he had no part in writing it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-17
President Roosevelt encloses papers favoring the appointment of Adam Rinewalt as consul at Fort Erie. Senator Platt and Congressman Alexander are in favor of Rinewalt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-19
President Roosevelt would like to discuss the potential David Forrest Wilber appointment with Secretary of State Hay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-15
At the direction of President Roosevelt, William Loeb encloses papers from Senator Platt on behalf of Clemens Herschel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-13
Letter noted as not sent. President Roosevelt believes that it would be best to hold up the appointment of Shipping Commissioner until after the Legislature adjourns. If Senator Thomas Collier Platt is convinced that Harry A. Hanbury should be appointed, Roosevelt will leave word with Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-28
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper gives Daniel LeRoy Dresser permission to make a statement at a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, regarding Roosevelt’s acceptance of the vice-presidency under President McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-08
Theodore Roosevelt recounts how he became the vice-presidential candidate at the 1900 Republican National Convention. He gives Herbert David Croly permission to use the information in the book Croly is writing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-20
Theodore Roosevelt complains about misrepresentations in the press, such as publications appearing in Hearst’s American, and including a recent conflict with Governor Baldwin and previous battles with Senator Platt. He agrees with Senator Lodge regarding Canadian reciprocity and is distressed at the many contradictions in the potential treaty. Roosevelt believes that the Lorimer case is very clear. He views Senator Lorimer’s unexpected election, corrupt past, and the bribery confessions of Illinois legislators as sufficient proof of Lorimer’s guilt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt read Senator Thomas Collier Platt’s autobiography, which Louis J. Lang sent with interest. He believes Platt meant to be accurate and has no quarrel with his critiques of his conduct as Governor. However, he corrects several erroneous statements, especially regarding Platt’s involvement with his nomination for the Vice-Presidency and appointment to Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt asks John Jacob Astor if he would be willing to write a short letter about an alleged visit the two made to Senator Thomas Collier Platt, as Roosevelt does not remember or believe it took place. He invites Astor to visit him at his home at Sagamore Hill for lunch some day, and thanks him for the present he recently gave Roosevelt’s son, Ted Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt appreciated Winthrop Chanler’s “characteristic” note, and wishes they could have had a longer visit.
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1915-05-29
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-29
President Roosevelt tells Martin N. Johnson that he does not intend to try to succeed Senator Thomas Collier Platt as a senator from New York after leaving the presidency. Arrangements have already been made for his African trip.
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1908-11-10
President Roosevelt writes for Senator Depew the text of a letter by Senator George Roland Malby. The letter details an agreement between Depew, Malby, and Senator Thomas Collier Platt that would allow Roosevelt to make a recess appointment of John F. O’Brien as Collector of the Port of Champaign at Plattsburg, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-03
President Roosevelt informs Representative Foss, Chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs, that he has sent Senator Thomas Collier Platt a bill that would create the grade of vice-admiral, with an aim to appoint Robley D. Evans to that position. He believes that the position should have been created before now, and hopes that it will be done.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-22
President Roosevelt explains his reasoning for recent judgeship appointments as the result of choosing good public servants. In response to Senator Proctor’s assertion that Vermont has not received its proper share of appointments, Roosevelt retorts that the state has nearly five times the share to which she is entitled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-13
President Roosevelt tells Henry W. Taft that they should act on the United States Second Circuit Court judgeship soon. He does not think it is worth trying to work with Senator Thomas Collier Platt and wonders if they should solicit Senator Chauncey M. Depew’s support instead. They should nominate Henry G. Ward.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-15