Republican National Convention

Letter from Edward Schinck to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward Schnick blames Theodore Roosevelt for the Democrats gaining control of New York and the United States and releases his indignation at Roosevelt and his politics. He complains about the activities of Roosevelt at the 1912 Chicago Republican Convention. He thinks that Roosevelt sold President Taft out on account of his ego. He says that Roosevelt’s return from Africa looked like a “Barnum Circus.” He promises never to vote for Roosevelt again and urges him to retire from the public sphere.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-08

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Representative Fish who is going to Chicago, Illinois, and may be of assistance at the Republican National Convention. He also requests information regarding the convention tickets Theodore Roosevelt would like for his friends and family.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-08

Negro voters are recognized

For the first time, African Americans participated in a Republican conference in Alabama. William F. Aldrich paid tribute to President Roosevelt and called for the state’s delegation to the Republican National Convention to be pledged to Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-13

The president’s choice for national chairman

Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna will remain Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Other possible contenders, Henry Cabot Lodge and Matthew Stanley Quay, were discussed but Hanna appears to be the best in the position as chairman even though he might not be “enthusiastically” in favor of Roosevelt’s nomination.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-28

Odell for Roosevelt

Governor Odell has no presidential ambitions but would like to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention so that he can vote for President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-23

Resolution supporting the Roosevelt administration

A resolution in support of the Roosevelt administration and directions for the district’s delegate to work towards Roosevelt’s nomination at the Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-14

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from an unnamed clergyman seeking a role in the convention that is being held by “colored delegates” prior to the Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-03

Letter from James M. Scovel to Theodore Roosevelt

James M. Scovel recommends that President Roosevelt retain the current Collector in New Orleans until the next delegate is elected to the Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-11

Letter from George W. Jolly to Henry Cabot Lodge

George W. Jolly fears that federal officials in the South are controlled by Senator Hanna, the National Republican Committee Chairman, and will send pro-Hanna delegates to the next Presidential convention. He suggests removing the majority of these officials and replacing them with men who will not use their positions to select delegates for the convention. He concludes with a request that Senator Lodge recommend him for the appointment as collector in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-12

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Sidney D. Redmond, stating that Roosevelt would like an African American to second his nomination at the Republican National Convention. If Senator Dixon finds Perry Wilson Howard to be the best candidate, the secretary requests that he contact Redmond directly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-11

Newspaper article from the San Francisco Chronicle

An article from the San Francisco Chronicle explains why state delegates going to the national convention are asked to “use all honorable means to secure the renomination of President Roosevelt.” The recommendation isn’t because of oppositions to Roosevelt’s bid for the presidency but this is the usual procedure.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-15

Statement of Julius Wurzburger

Julius Wurzburger states that Representative Richard Barthold attempted to recruit him before the 1900 Republican National Convention to secure the Missouri delegation’s support for Representative Jonathan P. Dolliver as vice president and not Theodore Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-29

Letter from Julius Wurzburger to Theodore Roosevelt

Julius Wurzburger provides documents detailing Representative Richard Bartholdt’s actions against President Roosevelt during the 1900 Republican National Convention. Wurzburger claims to have further proof of Bartholdt’s bad faith. He asserts his loyalty to Roosevelt and the Republican Party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-27

Governor talks of New York Sun’s criticism

Governor Curry was misquoted during his trip to Washington, D.C. He said nothing about a potential third term for President Roosevelt but stated that the New Mexico delegation to the Republican National Convention will likely be instructed to support the Roosevelt administration and policies.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-01

Letter from Isaac Melson Meekins to Theodore Roosevelt

Isaac Melson Meekins is a supporter of President Roosevelt and has enjoyed Roosevelt’s contributions to the American Statesmen Series. At the next Republican National Convention, Meekins promises that the first congressional district of North Carolina will cast two votes for Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-19

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn claims that Robert Bradley Hawley controls all federal appointments in Texas in exchange for delivering thirty-six votes at the Republican National Convention. He fears that this combination could be used against President Roosevelt and that unfit individuals, such as the collector at the Port of El Paso, are being maintained in their positions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-14

Letter from Charles A. Schieren to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles A. Schieren expresses his admiration of President Roosevelt and congratulates him on succeeding to the presidency. Schieren was disappointed at the last National Republican Convention because he wanted Roosevelt to serve another term as governor of New York. However, with hindsight, he realizes Roosevelt was destined for a larger position in this terrible time due to President McKinley’s assassination.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-20

Letter from Frederick William Holls to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick William Holls asked two things of Governor Roosevelt. First, he wants Roosevelt to attend a lunch in honor of Lord Pauncefote at Columbia University. Second, to meet him privately to discuss the upcoming party convention in Philadelphia and the nomination process. Several names have been presented and Holls thinks that although John Long is the best candidate, he would lose Maryland for the Republicans, and repel Germans because of his views on temperance.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-06-02

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

James Bryce regrets not responding to Commissioner Roosevelt’s letter sooner. He comments on the likely outcome of the upcoming elections in England. Bryce also notes that the issue of the Minneapolis Convention is “rather tragic” for James Gillespie Blaine.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1892-06-15