Presidents--Elections

Letter from Elizabeth Mills Reid to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Elizabeth Mills Reid describes a dinner party she gave with many notable politicians. She discusses the many reasons she is confident that President Roosevelt will be reelected later in the year and describes in detail all of the reasons the other men considered would be poor candidates. She notes a worry that the army’s vote is shifting from Republican loyalty from General Henry C. Corbin. She also discusses criticism of some of the newspapers for their partisanship.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-26

Letter from William O’Connell Bradley to Theodore Roosevelt

William O’Connell Bradley writes that numerous delegates in Kentucky are supporting Mark Hanna, while claiming to support President Roosevelt. Bradley has sent four letters concerning post offices and has enclosed newspaper clippings.

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Creation Date

1904-01-20

Letter from Frank G. Holly to Theodore Roosevelt

Frank G. Holly writes to President Roosevelt about the New York Republican Party’s position concerning the legislation and taxation of liquor. He tells the president that Republicans are “sliding from the ranks” and that an increase in the tax by the legislature would be the “last straw.”

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Creation Date

1904-01-21

Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Platt includes an excerpt from a letter he received from a prominent New York banker. The banker believes that businessmen in New York and the West fear Roosevelt’s “erratic method,” and that therefore Roosevelt would not succeed in winning the presidency if running against a “normal Democrat.”

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Creation Date

1904-01-07

Letter from James Bronson Reynolds to Theodore Roosevelt

James Bronson Reynolds is concerned whether or not President Roosevelt will be able to carry New York in the fall. He advises addressing the lack of office space for letter carriers in the New York Post Office. Reynolds offers to share the findings of his upcoming visit to Chisinau (Kishinev), Russia, and Romania where he will look into the condition of Romanian Jews.

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Creation Date

1903-12-31

Letter from Harrington Fitzgerald to Theodore Roosevelt

Harrington Fitzgerald predicts that Representative Hearst will be the Democrats’ presidential nominee in 1904. He says he has information on Hearst that will ruin his campaign.

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Creation Date

1903-12-22

Letter from Paul Morton to Theodore Roosevelt

Paul Morton shares a rumor that Myron T. Herrick, with the support of the “Hanna crowd,” will be elected next U. S. President in 1904. Morton mentions that Senator Hanna had a bad attack – a sinking spell – that is worrying his friends.

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Creation Date

1903-12-21

Letter from J. H. Woodard to Scott C. Bone

J. H. Woodard discusses politics in Ohio, asserting that President Roosevelt is the only Republican who can be elected president in 1904.

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Creation Date

1903-12-14

Letter from Samuel Rinnah van Sant to Theodore Roosevelt

Samuel Rinnah van Sant comments on the recent election results in New York. Van Sant expresses hope that the United States government wins its suit against the Northern Securities Company and confidence that President Roosevelt will win the presidential election.

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Creation Date

1903-11-07

Letter from Oscar J. Ricketts to James Sullivan Clarkson

Oscar J. Ricketts encloses an article from the Washington Star about the political situation that relates to President Roosevelt’s renomination and reelection. Since Ricketts keeps in touch with the labor leaders, he is confident the situation can be changed through work and tact. He advises caution because “Hearst and others have their emissaries everywhere.”

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Creation Date

1903-09-17

Letter from William Binkley to Joseph Benson Foraker

William Binkley informs Senator Foraker that although the Ohio Republican Convention approved the nomination of President Roosevelt, friends of Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna do not accept that action as final and continue to agitate for his nomination.

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Creation Date

1903-08-27

Letter from William Michael Byrne to Benjamin F. Barnes

John Edward Addicks and Senator J. Frank Allee are planning to renominate John Hunn as the Republican candidate for Governor of Delaware. William Michael Byrne fears that this will mean the Democrats will win the gubernatorial election and carry the state in national elections. He believes this could be avoided with a neutral candidate, such as Attorney General Herbert H. Ward. Byrne would like President Roosevelt to help the situation by calling for a “middle course” in Delaware. Byrne concludes with a discussion of his upcoming transfer or resignation

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Creation Date

1903-08-10

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Theodore Roosevelt

Harrison Gray Otis writes to President Roosevelt about political issues of the 1904 election, the factions within the Democratic Party, and its growing power with the labor unions. He praises Roosevelt’s decision to require an open shop in the Government Printing Office following the Miller affair.

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Creation Date

1903-07-28

Letter from Mary Leontine Roosevelt Leaycraft to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt’s cousin, Mary Leontine Roosevelt Leaycraft, encloses a letter from Edith Stowe, the grand niece of the late William H. Perot, head of shipping firm Perot, Son & Co. In the letter, Stowe appeals for appointment to a government position. Leaycraft adds that her son will vote for Roosevelt in 1904.

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Creation Date

1903-07-14

Letter from William O’Connell Bradley to Theodore Roosevelt

William O’Connell Bradley describes to President Roosevelt the proceedings of the Kentucky Republican Convention. Bradley suggests there is political corruption there at the hands of Charles Earl Sapp. He includes a handwritten note stating that the convention adopted a resolution endorsing Roosevelt for a second term as President.

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Creation Date

1903-07-17

Telegram from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna briefly discusses President Roosevelt’s nomination for the Republican ticket and promises more clarity regarding the matter when all the facts are known.

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Creation Date

1903-05-23

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson discusses current political topics, including how Senators Stephen B. Elkins, Henry Gassaway Davis, and Arthur P. Gorman are all related through business interests and family ties. Clarkson believes Elkins’ dream to be president is worthy of consideration. He also mentions how the movement to support Senator Hanna began in Alabama but it now seems to be faltering.

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Creation Date

1903-05-30

Letter from George W. Clark to William Loeb

George W. Clark informs William Loeb that he has enclosed the card of a gentleman who should discuss the upcoming convention with President Roosevelt. This man is informed about those who are trying to elect Senator Hanna.

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Creation Date

1903-05-31

Letter from George W. Clark to William Loeb

George W. Clark informs William Loeb of political party information given to him by Mr. Fitton. Clark is confident that nothing can prevent President Roosevelt from winning in 1904. If it is necessary, he can give the names of a host of prominent businessmen who will put up their money for campaign purposes for the President.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-07

Letter from Charles M. Harvey to John A. Sleicher

Charles M. Harvey believes that President Roosevelt will win the 1904 Republican nomination but questions Roosevelt’s southern policy regarding African Americans. Harvey thinks that the tendency for African Americans to identify with one party is a mistake and damages their political clout. Harvey also defends Reed Smoot against charges of polygamy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-08