Republican National Committee (U.S.)

Letter from Thomas J. Akins to William Loeb

Thomas J. Akins sends William Loeb two clippings that indicate Joseph E. Black will be seeking appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Western District of Missouri. Although Akins has taken little interest in appointments in the past because Senator William Warner has shown “great wisdom,” Akins wishes in this instance to express his opposition to Black’s appointment because Black opposed President Roosevelt’s nomination at the 1902 State Convention. Black was said to have distributed the Hanna badges and buttons and to have “talked very ugly about the President,” and Black’s nomination would revive feuds in Missouri. Akins wants to advise Roosevelt that Black’s appointment would be a “great mistake.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-02

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou acknowledges receiving the letter from Elisha Ely Garrison. If Cortelyou were to continue as Chairman, he would expect the Committee might purchase copies of Garrison’s book for circulation as it did in the past; but since Cortelyou does not intend to continue, he cannot bind his successor to make such a purchase. Cortelyou then notes, in his capacity as Postmaster General, that no charges have been filed against the postmaster in Christmas, Arizona, mentioned by Garrison, but he will give the case full consideration if charges should be filed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-03

Letter from Walter H. Johnson to William Loeb

Walter H. Johnson writes to President Roosevelt’s secretary, William Loeb, asking for advice regarding whether the Georgia Republican State Committee should call for a state convention. Under current rules of representation, “three-fourths of the delegates will be colored,” which Johnson believes would “greatly intensify the race feeling.” John Marshall Ashley is calling for the committee to change the basis of representation so that a larger portion would be white, and if the change is not made Johnson expects the organization to splinter. Johnson does not think the Republican State Committee will have candidates for Governor or other State House offices, so he is mainly concerned about the impact of the current situation in 1908.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-24

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson informs William Loeb that Secretary of State Elihu Root is “making such a splendid impression in South America.” He commends the South American ministers on their preparations for Root’s visit, suggests releasing photographs of the tour to the newspapers, and notes Uruguay’s desire to trade more with the United States and less with Germany and England. Clarkson relates his approval of the campaign finance changes proposed by President Roosevelt and speaks in detail of the Republican National Committee’s expenditures in the presidential elections of 1884, 1888, and 1892.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-19

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou asks William Loeb to show the enclosed letter from National Committeeman Cassius M. Cade to President Roosevelt and then return the letter to Cortelyou.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-10

Letter from Cecil Andrew Lyon to Theodore Roosevelt

Cecil Andrew Lyon, chairman of the Texas Republican Committee, feels that the department erred with its recent post office appointment at Denison as it dealt the party a very severe blow in the state. Pressing business will keep Lyon from being in Washington, D.C., until the 12th or 15th of June. He asks that if any Texas appointments are to be considered contrary to his recommendations, these appointments be deferred until he has the opportunity to voice his concerns and opinions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-25

Letter from Cecil Andrew Lyon to Theodore Roosevelt

Cecil Andrew Lyon, chairman of the Texas Republican Committee, informs President Roosevelt that the party may wish to nominate for governor J. W. Ownby, the U.S. Attorney of Texas’s Eastern District. Lyon feels Ownby is a strong candidate due to his prestige, oratorical skill, and unique status as a former Democrat. As the nomination would impact the U.S. attorney’s office, however, Lyon wants Roosevelt’s input. Lyon has followed Roosevelt’s suggestion in asking Secretary of War William H. Taft to speak at the Republican state convention in El Paso on August 14, but should Taft decline, he intends to invite Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-12

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt suggests a gathering of the national committeemen from the states that have declared for Roosevelt in order to review the contests where the Roosevelt campaign has been “robbed.” A statement on these contests could be helpful at the Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912

Announcement for the appointment of Stevenson A. Williams

Stevenson A. Williams is appointed to the Republican National Committee for Maryland.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-11

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

Postmaster General Cortelyou announces the appointment of Stevenson A. Williams as a Member of the Republican National Committee for Maryland to replace a vacancy caused by the resignation of Louis E. McComas. Also, Cortelyou will be retiring from the committee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-11

Letter from Coutts & Co. to William Loeb

Coutts & Co. acknowledges receipt of the letter from William Loeb. They report to have forwarded the sealed package that was enclosed with the letter to the intended recipient Senator Lodge in Paris.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-01

Letter from C. Grant La Farge to William H. Taft

Architect La Farge writes to Secretary of War Taft regarding the progress of the construction of gun emplacements. La Farge keeps Taft updated about the Quartermaster Department’s plans concerning the layout and construction of buildings, barracks, and stores.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-16

Letter from Edgar S. Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Edgar S. Wilson informs President Roosevelt that George B. Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, has done the right thing in naming Lonnie B. Moseley committeeman for Mississippi.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-10

Letter from Lucius Nathan Littauer to Theodore Roosevelt

Lucius Nathan Littauer suggests William L. Ward as the next Chairman of the National Republican Committee. This suggestion is made in response to Chairman George B. Cortelyou having been named Postmaster General.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-20

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou returns documents which had been forwarded to him from the White House and notes that he will take up the matters on his return from abroad, the latter part of February.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-03

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou praises Ambassador to Brazil David E. Thompson as someone who has provided “exceptional service.” Cortelyou is unaware whether Thompson is interested in the Ambassador position in Mexico, but he believes Thompson is deserving of “any diplomatic position, however high” to which President Roosevelt might appoint him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-02

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Thomas Robert Bard

Chairman Cortelyou responds to an inquiry from Senator Bard about an unnamed person. Cortelyou has consulted Frank H. Hitchcock, who knew of the individual’s work, and he encloses Hitchcock’s letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-27

Letter from Frank H. Hitchcock to George B. Cortelyou

Frank H. Hitchcock writes to Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou regarding Dr. Adolph Danziger’s campaign work. Hitchcock points out that although Danziger’s enthusiasm for the work was sometimes considered injudicious, his speeches were highly regarded and brought about good results.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-26

Letter from Robert John Wynne to Benjamin F. Barnes

Postmaster General Wynne does not object to Representative Walter Preston Brownlow’s proposal that Brownlow and J. C. R. McCall be designated the referees for political appointments in Tennessee. In fact, the department is compelled to depend largely on Brownlow’s recommendations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-21

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Benjamin F. Barnes

Republican National Committee Chairman George B. Cortelyou encloses a telegram from William F. Cody.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-21