Republican Party (N.Y.)

Letter from Hamilton Fish to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamilton Fish comments on the outcome of the conference held regarding the leadership of the Republican party in the state of New York, with Senator Platt supporting the chairmanship of Governor Benjamin B. Odell. Fish suggests that there is “little reason to doubt” President Roosevelt will secure New York’s electoral vote, now that this matter has been settled.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-21

Letter from George H. Lynch to Theodore Roosevelt

George H. Lynch expresses concern that Oneida County in New York may support candidates who are Democrats.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-08

Strong for Colonel Roosevelt

The New York Republican State Committee pledges support for President Roosevelt’s nomination and election. The state convention will take place on April 12, 1904. The proceedings of the meeting are summarized.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02

Letter from William Barnes to Theodore Roosevelt

William Barnes informs President Roosevelt that since Colonel Dunn will become chair of the New York Republican Party State Committee instead of him, there will be no conflict of interest since he will not hold that position simultaneously with surveyor of customs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-02

Letter from Charles H. Brown to Theodore Roosevelt

The U.S. Attorney asks for Roosevelt’s recommendation concerning his acting as delegate to the Republican National Convention and the Republican State Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-03

Letter from Benjamin B. Odell to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Odell has taken up “the Convention matter” with George W. Dunn and will discuss it with President Roosevelt later.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-16

Appeal to the Republican of the 17th assembly district, Kings Co., N. Y.

Walter Butler Atterbury denounces Republican political leader Timothy L. Woodruff as “the most tyrannical of all bosses.” He cites evidence for this accusation in a speech to citizens of the Seventeenth Assembly District of Kings County. Atterbury asks citizens to support him and oppose any ticket with Woodruff’s name or those owing allegiance to him in the upcoming primary elections.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-11

He never could stand prosperity

A “Hayseed” legislator wearing a hat labeled “N.Y. Republican Party” sits in a stupor on a large jug labeled “Raines Law,” holding a large wine bottle labeled “Hayseed Legislation.” He is slumped against a wall labeled “Albany,” with a bottle of alcohol at his feet labeled “Progressive Inheritance Tax,” and a bottle in his coat pocket labeled “Black’s Civil Service Bill.” The figure may represent Frank Swett Black, governor of New York. A man wearing a cap labeled “Tammany” is pulling papers labeled “Greater New York Patronage” from inside the coat of the legislator.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1897-05-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Loeb

Theodore Roosevelt will continue to support Canadian reciprocity. He is not surprised that New York supported Charles Francis Murphy and William Barnes. Roosevelt informed Barnes that he “had no intention of making war upon him,” and that he hoped Barnes would act decently.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1911-02-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt explains to his sister Anna Roosevelt how he spent his nights “tramping” the streets to see how the policemen were doing their duty, or rather not doing it. He is presently in good favor with the Republicans and has enjoyed his job as Police Commissioner. Wife Edith is enjoying a visit from her sister Emily Tyler Carow.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-06-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt he has not yet heard from General Tracey and Bob is visiting. Things are bleak politically as the machine Democrats are against the work he is doing as Police Commissioner and the machine Republicans are as well. He was asked to review a parade of liquor men.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-09-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt describes friend Bob’s visit to his sister Anna Roosevelt and how he spent a lot of time with Roosevelt’s wife Edith. In spite of Roosevelt’s success as Police Commissioner he has no real standing with the Republican party. He is happy Anna and her fiance William Sheffield Cowles approve of staying in London for the winter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-10-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt agrees to take his sister Anna’s place in New York City. He is expecting a telegram from Anna with her wedding date. Roosevelt works until eight every night and then speaks. He draws large crowds but still believes he has no strength politically.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-10-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates sister Anna Roosevelt’s telegram from Paris and tells her not to worry about his reaction to the Republican losses in the recent election. He expected to be blamed because of the unpopular policies he enforced as Police Commissioner. He finds the books Anna’s fiance William S. Cowles sent him most interesting.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-11-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt he spent three weeks out at Sagamore Hill playing with the children and working on his book. The political outlook is bleak and Roosevelt feels he will be legislated out of existence in a few months. The Democrats are under Tammany’s control and the Republicans under Thomas Collier Platt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-11-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Jay Chapman

Theodore Roosevelt writes Independent party leader John Jay Chapman to say if Roosevelt is nominated as the Republican candidate for governor of New York state then he cannot head the Independent ticket as well. Roosevelt appreciates the honor and wishes for the support of every Independent but he could not head a ticket designed to overthrow members of the Republican party.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-09-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Jay Chapman

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Independent party leader John Jay Chapman to explain that when he was talking to Jerome he thought it was the same as speaking to Chapman. Roosevelt goes on to say that he could not accept the Independent nomination for governor of New York because he is already on the Republican ticket and it would put him against his own men.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-09-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt apologizes for forgetting to send Frederick William Holls the money that Holls lent him over a month ago. Roosevelt enjoyed seeing Holls and Andrew Dickson White yesterday. He is not sure what course of action to take since Senator Thomas Collier Platt will not entertain the name of Judge Charles Andrews, noting that his position as a vice-presidential candidate may restrict his actions.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-08-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt discusses nominations for political office in New York. He states that “the jig was up” when Elihu Root declined to stand and Benjamin B. Odell announced that he would accept if nominated. Roosevelt believes that they must “pull Odell through for fear of compromising the whole ticket.” He discusses his reasons for offering the vacant judgeship to Charles C. Beaman.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-08-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt discusses selecting and appointing a judge. Following the advice of Frederick William Holls, Roosevelt plans to appoint a Republican. He will not appoint Judge Joseph Francis Daly to the position based on the emphatic suggestion of Holls.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-08-29