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O. M. Campbell would like to send President Roosevelt a letter on the condition that it will only be read by Roosevelt. The letter is from a person who made accurate predictions of William McKinley’s reelection and premature death.
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1901-10-26
Gardiner Martin Lane wishes President Roosevelt the most heartfelt congratulations on performing his new duties so well at a very difficult time. He offers to help and support him to the best of his influence.
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1901-10-20
William McAdoo congratulates President Roosevelt on his handling of the presidency since the death of William McKinley.
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1901-10-12
Sherrard Billings was pleased that the country could depend on President Roosevelt after the assassination of William McKinley. He hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration. Teddy Roosevelt is doing well at Groton School.
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1901-10-13
David Noble Rowan congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency and is pleased that someone equal to the task was ready to become president.
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1901-10-13
George Rumsey Sheldon hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration. He offers to be of assistance to President Roosevelt in any way he can.
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1901-10-14
Judge McCormick is concerned that Colonel Hunt, collector of internal revenue in McCormick’s district, will lose his position after President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. McCormick describes Hunt as a devoted civil servant that will positively reflect the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-10-08
George H. Lyman compliments President Roosevelt’s actions since succeeding to the presidency.
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1901-10-10
Harry S. New was on a hunting trip and just received President Roosevelt’s letter requesting a meeting. He needs to stay in Indianapolis, Indiana, until after the election but will be available after October 8. New reflects on William McKinley’s death and his surprise at the attack that took his life.
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1901-10-02
Before William McKinley’s death, Secretary of State Hay was invited to take the president’s place at a November 19 dinner being held by the New York Chamber of Commerce. Hay has delayed giving an answer and asks whether President Roosevelt will attend the dinner. Hay believes Roosevelt should attend.
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1901-10-05
Henry Lee Higginson expresses his sympathy regarding the events that led to President Roosevelt succeeding to the presidency and expresses his confidence in Roosevelt.
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1901-09-29
William Barclay Parsons hopes for the success of President Roosevelt and his administration.
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1901-09-29
Thomas B. Reed, former speaker of the house, compliments President Roosevelt on his actions since succeeding to the presidency. Reed also expresses his sympathy concerning President McKinley’s death, calling the assassination “overwhelmingly sad.”
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1901-09-30
Lieutenant Coleman is pleased with his appointment as first lieutenant of cavalry in the 9th regiment and thanks President Roosevelt. The many Rough Riders in the Philippines are doing well and Coleman reports on the activities of several of them.
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1901-10-01
Leslie Combs is pleased that President Roosevelt was selected to be vice president by the “choice of the people” and not for political or geographic considerations. Combs has been working with a faction of the Kentucky Republican Party to attract certain Democratic voters and is being opposed by Senator Deboe. He would like to discuss the situation in Kentucky with Roosevelt.
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1901-09-26
Archbishop Ireland congratulates President Roosevelt and the country on his succession to the presidency. He always believed that Roosevelt would be president and encourages Roosevelt to be great.
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1901-09-25
F. M. Pierce warns against a Jesuit conspiracy to unite church and state and take over the world. He blames the assassination of William McKinley on the conspiracy and asks President Roosevelt to safeguard himself.
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1901-09-25
Gerrit J. Kollen expresses his sympathy regarding the events that brought President Roosevelt to the presidency. Kollen hopes for the success of the Roosevelt administration and prays that God will grant Roosevelt “abundant wisdom.”
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1901-09-26
Harry A. New has just learned of the assassination of William McKinley. He sends his best wishes to President Roosevelt and the Roosevelt administration.
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1901-09-26
Judge Saxton expresses his sympathy over President McKinley’s death and admires the way President Roosevelt has handled his succession to the presidency. Saxton also encloses a newspaper clipping for Roosevelt.
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1901-09-26