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Arthur I. Vorys informs William Loeb that Speaker of the House Joseph Gurney Cannon or Leslie M. Shaw are the second choice of Florida Republicans if President Roosevelt does not seek another term. This is unlike the rest of the country, which largely supports Secretary of War William H. Taft after Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-09
Timothy L. Woodruff acknowledges receipt of a letter from William Barnes and tells William Loeb that he will not speak on President Roosevelt’s behalf unless directed. Woodruff believes that at least 30 of the 38 members of the committee will support not adopting a resolution of endorsement for any presidential candidate. He includes a draft of what he would say to forego endorsement and asks for Loeb’s critique.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-06
Arthur I. Vorys sends William Loeb an interview of Commissioner of Internal Revenue John G. Capers which he believes might influence the upcoming presidential election. Due to this interview, Harry Skinner believes that delegates instructed for President Roosevelt could go toward someone other than Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-06
President Roosevelt appears as Santa Claus gathering gifts, such as “Consulship, Ambassadorship, Secretary of Navy, Secretary of State, Governorship of Philippines” and others, to place into his bag of Christmas presents, which George B. Cortelyou is holding open. A paper in Cortelyou’s pocket is labeled “Post Master General.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904-11-30
At center, Father Knickerbocker, a symbolic figure for New York City, welcomes Santa Claus to the underground of New York City. The surrounding vignettes show Santa distributing Christmas presents and planning for next year. The “Angel of Peace” is hoping for an end to the hostilities between Japan and Russia.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904-12-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary does not remember receiving Enos S. Costa’s letter of July 28, explaining Costa’s previous letter in which he offered his help in Roosevelt’s campaign in return for a government position should Roosevelt be elected. The secretary once again states that Roosevelt cannot promise positions to any of his supporters, but Roosevelt would be very grateful if Costa did help in the campaign especially among other Americans of foreign extraction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-05
President Roosevelt thanks Charles G. Jones for the letter and reminds him that even though he is interested in Mr. Lewis, Roosevelt only has five weeks left to serve and is not certain that he could give Mr. Lewis an appointment. Roosevelt asks Jones to write to president-elect William H. Taft about the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-26
President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Cowles that he is appointed to a commission to inspect the organization of the United States Navy Department to determine what improvements would make it be able to support a “first class fighting fleet”. Roosevelt outlines items Cowles should inspect and asks that the first report be completed soon, followed by a second report detailing recommendations of changes to be made. In addition, Cowles should recommend the number, location, and general facilities of the navy yards to maintain the fleet in constant readiness for war and in times of peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-27
President Roosevelt informs Judge Dayton that he is appointed to a commission to inspect the organization of the United States Navy Department to determine what improvements would make it able to support a “first class fighting fleet”. Roosevelt outlines items Dayton should inspect and asks that the first report be completed soon, followed by a second report detailing recommendations of changes to be made. In addition, Dayton should recommend the number, location, and general facilities of the navy yards to maintain the fleet in constant readiness for war and in times of peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-27
President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Evans that he is appointed to a commission to inspect the organization of the United States Navy Department to determine what improvements would make it able to support a “first class fighting fleet.” Roosevelt outlines items Evans should inspect and asks that the first report be completed soon, followed by a second report detailing recommendations of changes to be made. In addition, Evans should recommend the number, location, and general facilities of the navy yards to maintain the fleet in constant readiness for war and in times of peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-27
Because there are only five weeks left of his term, President Roosevelt does not believe he can appoint Mr. Ames to the position he desires but suggests Ames apply to President-elect Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-27
The moderates in Cuba will submit to any plan Secretary of War Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon draft, on the condition that rebels lay down their arms and disperse. Despite differing opinions, Taft is arranging a meeting with insurgent groups and is hopeful. Liberal party leader Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso is also willing to work on a compromise. American ships Newark and Minneapolis have arrived. Bacon now thinks President Estrada Palma should remain for continuity, although others believe his weakness will only cause further disharmony. Taft agrees with Bacon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-22
Ambassador Jusserand writes to President Roosevelt to inform him Armand Fallières is the new president of France and as such wishes to strengthen the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-18
Senator Platt responds to journalists’ suggestions that President Roosevelt selected George B. Cortelyou as the next chairman of the Republican National Committee in order to give directions behind the scenes and run the campaign himself. Platt recommends that Roosevelt reassure the public that Cortelyou is a capable man who is right for the job.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-23
William Loeb writes to Charles B. Parsons, President of the Maritime Association of New York, that President Roosevelt has received and passed along his recommendation of Edward Charles O’Brien to the Isthmian Canal Commission. He encloses a copy of the letter Roosevelt sent to the Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-28
Print shows John Inscho Mitchell labeled “Independent Reps.” standing on one side of a balance scale labeled “Republican Scales” and “Penn.” He outweighs J. D. Cameron who sits on the other side of the scale in a dish labeled “Bossism” with the additional weight of “Threats, Tricks, [and] Bluster” added beneath him. Chester Alan Arthur is seated behind them, holding a large sword labeled “Patronage.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1882-06-28