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Telegram from William H. Taft to William Loeb

Telegram from William H. Taft to William Loeb

William H. Taft informs William Loeb that Myron T. Herrick could not accept the position of treasurer to the Republican National Committee, so Taft took George Rumsey Sheldon on the recommendation of Cornelius Newton Bliss. Sheldon had been treasurer of the New York State Committee during the campaign of Charles Evans Hughes. Taft says they had been informed by William L. Ward that this selection was approved, so he apologizes if there was a misunderstanding.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-08

Editorial regarding the Election of 1908

Editorial regarding the Election of 1908

Draft of an editorial describing a meeting between Frederick Morgan Davenport, a professor at Hamilton College, and Secretary of War William H. Taft. Davenport compares the current political and economic climate with that in 1812, with the patriotic and commercial interests at cross-purposes. The author trusts that the popular interests will prevail over the commercial ones, and goes on to relay Davenport’s thoughts on the election chances of both Taft and New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-13

Mr. Maurice Low and President Roosevelt

Mr. Maurice Low and President Roosevelt

Arthur Hamilton Lee refutes President Roosevelt’s characterization in the British press as disseminated by A. Maurice Low, a correspondent for the London Morning Post. Lee claims that Low is sympathetic to Roosevelt’s political enemies and unfriendly publications and that his reporting does a disservice to Roosevelt and the British public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-11

Newspaper article on presidential campaign

Newspaper article on presidential campaign

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.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-10

Report on the conference of Republican editors of the Eleventh Congressional District

Report on the conference of Republican editors of the Eleventh Congressional District

An unknown writer reports on the conference of Republican editors of the Eleventh Congressional District held in Logansport, Indiana, on May 10. The conference topics included the outcomes of the General Assembly, newspapers that act in their own interests and not that of the Republican Party, and candidates for the presidential nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-14

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-07

Letter from William E. Chandler to William M. Laffan

Letter from William E. Chandler to William M. Laffan

William E. Chandler praises Theodore Roosevelt for ending the coal strike. Even if New York is lost in the election, Roosevelt’s party can still win with support in the west. Chandler also believes Roosevelt can be elected even without money. Politics will be purified. Chandler also discusses when William M. Laffan should outline the reasons why Roosevelt should be elected instead of Alton B. Parker.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-13

Two candidates

Two candidates

The writer discusses how delegates are being directed, rather than instructed to vote for Theodore Roosevelt at the Presidential Convention. It is believed that neither word would deter delegates. There is overwhelming support for Roosevelt and the only surprise at the convention would be if he isn’t selected by the first ballot. The qualifications of the Democratic nominee, Judge Parker, are sound, but lack the popularity and publicity of Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-15

The talk of Washington

The talk of Washington

An election forecast is given with Theodore Roosevelt as the winner. Reasons are given to support why Roosevelt would win and the success of a previous forecast between McKinley and Bryan is also mentioned.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-12

Letter from Arthur B. Farquhar to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Arthur B. Farquhar to Theodore Roosevelt

Arthur B. Farquhar commends General Leonard Wood’s “grand work” in Cuba and wishes that the country showed more gratefulness to this man. Farquhar plans to visit Cuba and offers to report his findings to President Roosevelt. He comments on the upcoming presidential election and approves of Roosevelt’s policies on New York financial issues, the Panama Canal, and China. Farquhar encloses a letter from his friend Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt and recommends him for the position of sanitary expert in Panama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-08

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Seth Low tells President Roosevelt of a conversation he had with Archbishop Farley who spoke warmly of Roosevelt and “hopes sincerely” he will be re-elected. Low notes that he has followed the course of events in the Far East and is delighted that Secretary Hay’s note on China’s instability is being met with agreement. He wishes Roosevelt well on Panama and shares sympathy on the death of Senator Hanna. Low shares an anecdote about a donkey that he and Mrs. Low encountered while traveling and hopes his note gave Roosevelt a “moment’s relief from the cares of State.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-26

Deserves a second term

Deserves a second term

Postcard with images of George Washington, U. S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and William H. Taft. Captions under each image read, (Washington) “declined a third term,” (Grant) was “denied a third term,” (Roosevelt) “demands a third term what Washington refused and Grant could not get,” and (Taft) “deserves a second term.” Each side also features a Roosevelt quotation praising Taft.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1912

The heir presumptive

The heir presumptive

President Roosevelt is in his Rough Rider uniform, having dressed up William H. Taft in a similar uniform, wearing a Roosevelt mask and holding “The Big Stick.” Caption: Theodore Roosevelt (to William H. Taft, his candidate for the Presidency). “There, sonny, I’ve fixed you up so they won’t know the difference between us.”

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1908-06-17

‘L’etat, c’est moi

‘L’etat, c’est moi

This Puck magazine front cover features a full color cartoon depicting President Roosevelt wearing royal robes and placing a crown on his head. The reverse side lists “Puck’s Ticket” with Theodore Roosevelt “For Emperor” and Charles W. Fairbanks “For Prince Imperial” along with several other references to Roosevelt’s campaign.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1904-08-24