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Letter from Richard Robert Wright to George B. Cortelyou

Letter from Richard Robert Wright to George B. Cortelyou

Richard Robert Wright asks George B. Cortelyou to confirm Wright’s memory of a meeting at Senator Hanna’s home. William McKinley was very kind to Wright and introduced him to all the ladies at the home. Wright believes it is important to make McKinley’s kindness known as people have been doubting his friendliness towards African Americans in light of President Roosevelt’s dinner with Booker T. Washington.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-04

Letter from John St. Loe Strachey to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John St. Loe Strachey to Theodore Roosevelt

John St. Loe Strachey thanks President Roosevelt for his invitation to be his guest if Strachey were to visit the United States. He apologizes for an article concerning the “Negro question” that he published in The Spectator which, unintentionally, reflected poorly on Roosevelt. Strachey explains that he merely wanted to express his strong feelings that African Americans must be protected from violence and have justice. He states that Roosevelt is undoubtedly better educated on the topic; however, he felt it necessary to explain his intentions concerning the article.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-06

Letter from Albion W. Tourgee to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albion W. Tourgee to Theodore Roosevelt

Consul Tourgee commends President Roosevelt for hosting and dining with Booker T. Washington at the White House. He no longer believes Christianity and education can solve the problems of racism. Tourgee recounts an incident with Roosevelt in which Roosevelt stated he would never appoint an African American as a judge. He praises Roosevelt for his change of heart regarding African Americans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-21

Letter from J. F. Hanson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from J. F. Hanson to Theodore Roosevelt

J. F. Hanson comments about racial problems in the south and the relationship between the Republican Party and southern states. He believes that the southern states hold a prejudice against the Republican Party but it is important for the south and the country as a whole that the Republican Party remain in power.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-23

Letter from Narciso Gener Gonzales

Letter from Narciso Gener Gonzales

Narciso Gener Gonzales claims that several years ago George R. Koester, John G. Capers, and W. W. Price shot an African American who had committed a crime. Koester and Capers hold federal appointments, and Price is a reporter for the Washington Star. Gonzales is distressed that South Carolina does not punish its white citizens who commit such crimes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-25

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Booker T. Washington to Theodore Roosevelt

Booker T. Washington will have the information on Alabama and Texas appointments within a few days. He is soon leaving for a trip through Mississippi and will summarize conditions in the state. Washington defends the character of the African Americans holding public office in Georgia and believes objections brought against them will be based on race.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-01