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This newspaper article suggests that, while Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte is “a wonder in politics,” with President Roosevelt leaving the White House soon he will not interfere too much in a political fight.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-03
William H. Taft has the letter from Marion Butler that President Roosevelt forwarded to him. Taft thinks that if he can get the North Carolina people to work together, there will be a chance of winning that state. Taft will speak with some North Carolina people once the campaign gets going.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-06
Senator Robert S. Vessey and Governor Coe Isaac Crawford spoke in Belvidere and Murdo, South Dakota, to enthusiastic supporters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-15
The writer argues the most successful Republican candidate for the presidential election will be the individual who most closely adheres to President Roosevelt’s policies and insists potential candidates need to build upon the leadership of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-23
Secretary of War Taft forwards William Loeb a letter from Ohio Representative Theodore E. Burton containing information about Internal Revenue Commissioner John G. Capers, expressing that it is clear Capers harbors ill will towards Taft and President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-27
A newspaper clipping from the The Brooklyn Eagle discusses the entry of both President Roosevelt and Governor Charles Evans Hughes into the canvass. At present, New York State Republican Committee Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff’s candidates have an advantage over Senator Patrick Henry McCarren’s candidates, but voters should focus on the issues rather than theatrics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10
Seth Low was initially hesitant when he heard Representative Herbert Parsons’s plan for a fusion of the Republican Party and the Independence League for upcoming local elections. However, he has been convinced that such a move is necessary given the dominance of the Democratic Party in New York City. The idiosyncrasies of local politics means that politicians must be willing to make compromises they wouldn’t in state or national elections, and Low uses Tammany Hall’s position as the city’s “permanent foe,” which New York City Republicans must be focused on defeating above all else as his chief example.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-01
Arthur I. Vorys asks William Loeb if he should cultivate a connection with Charles D. Dutcher of North Granville, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-13
In clippings from the Omaha Daily Bee, an article discusses the effect of the recent Nebraska Republican Committee Platform on Secretary of War William H. Taft’s campaign, lists the committee members, and covers the events of the convention. A separate section contains the full Nebraska Republicans Platform in which they praise President Roosevelt, pledge to support Taft, and call attention to the successes of the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-25
This newspaper article discusses the political background and potential candidates in the 1908 presidential election. The author believes, “A man is needed,” and suggests that someone of Abraham Lincoln’s caliber would be the best option. However, although American may need another Lincoln, “she has no lack at all of vital personalities,” and the author suggests William H. Taft “would probably make an altogether unexpectedly good President.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-10
Arthur I. Vorys, campaign manager for Secretary of War William H. Taft, is glad William Loeb considers the campaign’s outlook favorable. He firmly believes Taft will sweep the country but does not want to be overconfident. Vorys hopes Loeb will continue to write as he values his suggestions and advice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-17
An article in the New York Times discusses Senator Thomas Collier Platt’s statements regarding President Roosevelt’s potential to influence the selection of the future Republican presidential candidate. Lucius Nathan Littauer has responded that Governor Charles Evans Hughes will be a serious contender, and that Roosevelt should consider shifting his support from Secretary of War William H. Taft in response. Additionally, Littauer comments that he does not think Benjamin B. Odell will win the Republican support needed to become State Chairman.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-03
Secretary of War Taft asks William Loeb for information on the Southern Republican National Committeemen. He will give the information to his campaign manager, Arthur I. Vorys. Taft asks Loeb to set up a meeting with Charles Dewey Hilles “about the situation in New York.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-07
Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that he has changed his mind about writing a speech on the Brownsville affair. He will write a draft and send it to his campaign manager, Arthur I. Vorys, and Roosevelt to get their opinion. Taft describes his opinion of James Buchanan Aleshire’s fitness for Quartermaster General. Taft encloses letters on William Edgar Borah and Albert Baird Cummins. He relays discussions on the appointment of the Postmaster in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-07
Senator Hanna was making moves at the Ohio Convention to oppose President Roosevelt’s nomination as the Republican candidate for the 1904 presidential election. Roosevelt considers Hanna his main opponent for the nomination and successfully forced Hanna to back down. Roosevelt considers his western trip a success but is “feeling jaded and tired.”
Massachusetts Historical Society
1903-05-27
President Roosevelt sends his greetings to Senator Lodge on his return from the successful Alaska boundary negotiations. Roosevelt needs Lodge’s assistance in the Massachusetts campaign, where William Alexander Gaston and Richard Olney have been attacking Roosevelt “savagely.” Olney is attacking Roosevelt for the Post Office scandals, despite the fact that they began under the administration of which Olney was a part. Roosevelt sends love to Lodge’s wife Nannie, and congratulates him on his new grandson, John Davis Lodge.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1903-10-23
President Roosevelt compliments Senator Lodge on his speech. He feels that the results have been “most satisfactory” compared to the year before the election of 1900. They have done better in Maryland and no worse in New York, and overall, Roosevelt is satisfied with the results. He looks forward to Lodge’s visit.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1903-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt assures Secretary of the Navy Meyer that he knew Meyer had not said what the papers reported him to have said. Meyer was right to repeat what Roosevelt said, that he would not be a candidate. Roosevelt enjoyed having Meyer as a guest.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1911-06-10
President Roosevelt encloses Senator George Frisbie Hoar’s letter. Roosevelt has asked Hoar to let him know if there is anything against Oliver Wendell Holmes or any reason why anyone else should be named to the United States Supreme Court. Roosevelt is choosing to ignore the “foolish letter” of Carl Schurz, Charles Francis Adams, and Herbert Welsh, but would like to make anti-imperialism a major issue in the congressional campaigns, because it gives the Republicans an advantage over the Democrats. In a handwritten postscript, Roosevelt notes that there has been a “ferocious Catholic” outbreak against William H. Taft, Governor-General of the Philippines, on behalf of the friars.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1902-07-30
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Lodge for the birthday telegram and hopes things are going well for Lodge in the last week of the campaign.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1902-10-28