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Curtis Guild sends his “sincere sympathy and sorrow” at the death of William McKinley. He is willing to help in any possible way, including with the press.
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1901-09-14
Secretary of State Hay submits the draft of a public proclamation regarding the death of William McKinley to be delivered by President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-14
Myron T. Herrick is mourning his friend, William McKinley, but is comforted that the presidency has “fallen upon the broad shoulders of an honorable and capable gentleman.”
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1901-09-14
James H. Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
After such a terrible tragedy, Frances Theodora Parsons is comforted that the presidency has fallen to President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-14
Albert J. Seligman has been a “firm believer” in President Roosevelt and wishes him success as president.
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1901-09-14
Governor Shaw pledges the loyalty of Iowa to President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-14
Sidney F. Tyler expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley. He is confident in President Roosevelt’s ability to succeed McKinley. Tyler suggests that Roosevelt announce that McKinley’s policies and Cabinet officials are his own.
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt has his full confidence.
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1901-09-14
Evert Jansen Wendell expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley.
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
W. Laird Clowes expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and is confident in President Roosevelt’s leadership. He hopes that the Roosevelt administration will improve relations between the English speaking countries. The world’s “liberty, civilization, and good government” depend on cooperation between Great Britain and the United States.
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1901-09-15
“A Young Husband” expresses sympathy at the death of William McKinley and congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. He knows that Roosevelt will support the prosperity of the Anglo-Saxon race and the common bonds between the United States and Great Britain.
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1901-09-15
Gerrit J. Diekema is pleased that William McKinley has a worthy successor in President Roosevelt, calling him “patriotic, wise, courageous, and manly” and praying for his success.
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1901-09-15
Charles Mifflin Hammond was horrified by the unexpected death of William McKinley but hopes for President Roosevelt’s success. Hammond suggests that violence against the president be punishable by death and that anarchists and socialists be forced to return to their place of origin.
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1901-09-15
Secretary of State Hay congratulates President Roosevelt on succeeding to the presidency. He expects Roosevelt to have a “glorious” career filled with good work.
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1901-09-15
Gifford Pinchot asks Vice President Roosevelt to serve with him and Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson on the committee to draft resolutions for the Society of American Foresters on the death of Benjamin Harrison.
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1901-04-04
Gifford Pinchot gratefully accepts Vice President Roosevelt’s invitation to take lunch at Oyster Bay, New York. Pinchot thanks Roosevelt for agreeing to serve on the committee and encloses resolutions on the death of Benjamin Harrison.
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1901-04-05