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Letter from Francis Bennett Williams to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Francis Bennett Williams to Theodore Roosevelt

Francis Bennett Williams details the political situation in the last election, including voter participation and corruption by Democrats. He suggests possible replacements for Walter L. Cohen and gives a very bad report of H. Dudley Coleman. Finally, Williams states that the opinion of President Roosevelt in the American South is changing, largely due to the effectiveness of his policies and appointments there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-24

Letter from Armand Romain to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Armand Romain to Theodore Roosevelt

Armand Romain reminds President Roosevelt that last August, a committee of Republicans from Louisiana entered a formal protest against the “policy of inaction and of ostracism” adopted by the “Lilly White” leaders of the Louisiana Republican Party. Romain recounts the injustice and partisanship with which they lead the party, which has led to dismal election results. Some fear that the party is “in a state of complete demoralization and on the eve of annihilation,” and Romain and others hope to get some “word of encouragement and hope” from Roosevelt, as well as assistance if the party collapses. Still, Romain is hopeful, as there is a “strong change of sentiment” in Louisiana and in the South generally, in political matters, and people are beginning to believe the Democratic Party has “outlived its usefulness.” Romain reminds Roosevelt of his offer to consult both factions within the party when the time came, and Romain believes that the time is now. An announcement of Roosevelt’s proposed trip to the area “created an honest and hearty enthusiasm” among Republicans there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-21

Appeal, from the Equal Rights Association of Louisiana, to the colored voters of the North, East, and West

Appeal, from the Equal Rights Association of Louisiana, to the colored voters of the North, East, and West

Summary of the “Lily White” takeover of the Republican Party in Louisiana. They have forced out all African American participation and declared for “white supremacy.” The previous Republican organization, led by Walter L. Cohen, have held their own convention and will send delegates to the Republican National Convention. The Equal Rights Association of Louisiana calls for Republicans to combat the lily whites.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-02

Letter from Edwin A. Clarke to Shelby Moore Cullom

Letter from Edwin A. Clarke to Shelby Moore Cullom

Edwin A. Clarke describes the background of H. Dudley Coleman, a true Republican, whose political fortunes have fallen now that the “Lily White” Republicans are in control of the party in Louisiana. Clarke hopes Shelby M. Cullom will recommend Coleman to President Roosevelt for the position of postmaster for New Orleans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-05

Letter from Armand Romain to Francis Bennett Williams

Letter from Armand Romain to Francis Bennett Williams

Armand Romain tells Francis Bennett Williams that he is disappointed that he will not be receiving a patronage position as a reward for his work towards the success of the Republican Party in Louisiana. Romain now considers Williams and the Republican State Central Committee his enemies and intends to fight against their control of the Louisiana Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-03