Political parties--Management

Letter from William H. Taft to William Loeb

William H. Taft has asked the Kentucky lawyer William Marshall Bullitt to write to William Loeb regarding the situation with Internal Revenue Collector Edward T. Franks. Taft has visited Colorado and outlines the situation there for Loeb: Archibald McNichol Stevenson has attempted to manipulate both Chairman of the Republican City Organization John F. Vivian and Taft’s campaign manager Arthur I. Vorys, and he has advocated for the removal of Internal Revenue Collector Frank W. Howbert. Taft has had positive meetings with both Vivian and Governor Henry Augustus Buchtel. They will support whoever President Roosevelt supports.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-31

Letter from Robert John Wynne to Benjamin F. Barnes

Postmaster General Wynne does not object to Representative Walter Preston Brownlow’s proposal that Brownlow and J. C. R. McCall be designated the referees for political appointments in Tennessee. In fact, the department is compelled to depend largely on Brownlow’s recommendations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-21

Letter from Robert John Wynne to Benjamin F. Barnes

In accord with President Roosevelt’s direction regarding referees for Tennessee, Postmaster General Wynne will forward Representative Walter Preston Brownlow’s request and has submitted a list of referees for the southern states to George B. Cortelyou, chairman of the Republican National Committee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-17

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Benjamin F. Barnes

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou asks Benjamin F. Barnes what action has been taken regarding a vacancy referenced in a letter from John Philip Clum of Nome, Alaska, which he encloses.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-15

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Benjamin F. Barnes

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou returns a letter from Tennessee Representative Walter Preston Brownlow along with William Loeb’s note of December 2, 1904. Cortelyou states that it has been customary to do what Brownlow requested, and without other guidance, continuing the practice might be appropriate. Cortelyou suggests checking with Postmaster General Henry C. Payne whether he knows of any objection to such a plan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-14

Letter from Armand Romain to Theodore Roosevelt

Armand Romain reminds President Roosevelt that last August, a committee of Republicans from Louisiana entered a formal protest against the “policy of inaction and of ostracism” adopted by the “Lilly White” leaders of the Louisiana Republican Party. Romain recounts the injustice and partisanship with which they lead the party, which has led to dismal election results. Some fear that the party is “in a state of complete demoralization and on the eve of annihilation,” and Romain and others hope to get some “word of encouragement and hope” from Roosevelt, as well as assistance if the party collapses. Still, Romain is hopeful, as there is a “strong change of sentiment” in Louisiana and in the South generally, in political matters, and people are beginning to believe the Democratic Party has “outlived its usefulness.” Romain reminds Roosevelt of his offer to consult both factions within the party when the time came, and Romain believes that the time is now. An announcement of Roosevelt’s proposed trip to the area “created an honest and hearty enthusiasm” among Republicans there.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-21

Letter to the editor from Daniel H. Reese

Daniel H. Reese calls for a reorganization of the Republican Party in Louisiana in order to present a full Republican ticket in 1904. Reese believes the party needs better candidates and more professionalism.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-07-20

Letter to the editor from Daniel H. Reese

Daniel H. Reese condemns the factionalism of Louisiana Republicans. He calls for unity around the platform of the national Republican Party and favors policies that would rotate federal appointments in Louisiana.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-07-16

Letter to the editor from Daniel H. Reese

Daniel H. Reese calls for unity and better leadership of the Louisiana Republican Party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-07-18

Letter to the editor from Daniel H. Reese

Daniel H. Reese calls for a united Republican Party in Louisiana.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-07-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry M. V. Summers

Theodore Roosevelt believes that the Progressive Party will be permanent and must avoid any cooperation with the “crooked bosses” who helped to steal the 1912 Republican National Convention. Roosevelt wants a party at all levels; nation, state, and local.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry White

Theodore Roosevelt agrees that it was phenomenal to start a new party and defeat the Republicans. Governor Wilson was the strongest possible Democrat but his vote total was reduced to less than what William Jennings Bryan received in 1908. Roosevelt expects the Democrats to hold power for some time but the Progressives must remain prepared to serve the nation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot

After defeat in the presidential election, Theodore Roosevelt defends the roles of George W. Perkins and William Flinn in the campaign and the Progressive Party. He reflects on the upcoming challenges to the Progressive Party, particularly progressive principles being co-opted by the other parties and a lack of party organization. The Progressives were not successful in state and local elections which leaves them very little to build upon and could jeopardize the party’s continuation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-13

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Mr. New, who has been asked to contact Senator Dixon regarding his potential services to the Progressive Party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Perkins

Mr. Beard has expressed an interest in starting a weekly Progressive paper and providing the majority of the funding. Theodore Roosevelt requests that the matter be brought to the attention of the Progressive Party managers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-21

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mrs. Sargeant that should receive a response from Senator Dixon and the Progressive Party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Perkins

Theodore Roosevelt suggests that Mr. Murray could help acquire subscriptions to The Progressive.

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Creation Date

1912-11-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George L. Record

Theodore Roosevelt summarizes his memory of the decision-making process regarding certain lines in the trust plank of the Progressive Party platform at the National Progressive Convention. There has been controversy over George W. Perkins’s role in the matter, but Roosevelt was never presented with evidence that Perkins acted dishonestly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John W. Bruce

Theodore Roosevelt thanks John W. Bruce for his “efficient and economical management” of the Progressive Party’s publicity department.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Bullock

The odds were too long on Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential campaign and their only option is to maintain the Progressive Party as an independent political party. He is not concerned about the name of the party but thinks that using Progressive Republican Party would alienate progressive Democrats and provide an opening to Republican political bosses. Roosevelt would like to discuss the political situation with Seth Bullock.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-12