Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

Letter from Robert Wilson Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert Wilson Patterson has had discussions with several Republican business leaders of the Chicago, Illinois, area. He finds that there is support for making the affairs of trusts public, but methods of regulation should be decided on later. William McKinley’s reciprocity policy has support, but subsidizing an increase in the commercial marine is unpopular.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-05

Letter from A. M. Dickenson to John S. Wise

A. M. Dickenson is impressed with the enthusiasm of the rank and file Republicans of Virginia, but political leadership is lacking. The state leaders seem more interested in retaining what they have than in bringing Virginia into the Republican fold. Dickenson urges John S. Wise to look into this matter.

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Creation Date

1901-10-06

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Beveridge provides information on Indiana politics and believes in Republican success.

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Creation Date

1901-10-07

Letter from John G. Capers to George B. Cortelyou

As Republican national committeeman for South Carolina, John G. Capers feels responsible for the character and competence of the federal office holders in his state. He has recommended the appointment of L. W. C. Blalock as collector of internal revenue. Blalock has many endorsements, including from Senator McLaurin. However, Blalock has not received the appointment and Capers would like to know if President Roosevelt has decided that Blalock cannot be appointed.

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Creation Date

1901-10-07

Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

Curtis Guild will fix the Republican Club, and he makes a suggestion regarding the reciprocity matter.

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Creation Date

1901-09-30

President Roosevelt and the Southern problem

This newspaper article disparages the use of political appointments to maintain control of Southern “colored delegations” for “trades and spoils” at the national Republican convention. This practice upsets white Southerners and keeps the “Solid South” behind the Democratic Party. The writer supports President Roosevelt’s decision to seek counsel from Booker T. Washington regarding southern policy. Washington has advised Roosevelt that the “old gangs” should be “turned down” and that “highly respected white men” should be appointed regardless of party lines.

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Creation Date

1901-10-01

Letter from B. Frank Mebane to Theodore Roosevelt

B. Frank Mebane believes that President Roosevelt’s next great achievement will be breaking the “Solid South” by attracting young Republicans.

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Creation Date

1901-09

Letter from Newton W. Gilbert to Theodore Roosevelt

Lieutenant Governor Gilbert congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. Regardless of the circumstances that led to his succession, Indiana Republicans feel that Roosevelt is up to the task of being president. It was good fortune that Roosevelt was vice president.

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Creation Date

1901-10

Letter from Leslie Combs to Theodore Roosevelt

Leslie Combs is pleased that President Roosevelt was selected to be vice president by the “choice of the people” and not for political or geographic considerations. Combs has been working with a faction of the Kentucky Republican Party to attract certain Democratic voters and is being opposed by Senator Deboe. He would like to discuss the situation in Kentucky with Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1901-09-26

Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

William McKinley had promised to open the 1902 congressional campaign with a speech to the Republican Club of Massachusetts. Curtis Guild hopes that President Roosevelt will be able to fulfill McKinley’s promise.

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Creation Date

1901-09-25

Letter from John Avery McIlhenny to Theodore Roosevelt

John Avery McIlhenny introduces Francis Bennett Williams, chairman of the Republican State Committee of Louisiana, to President Roosevelt. Williams is working to build up the Republican Party in Louisiana.

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Creation Date

1901-09-26

Letter from Robert Chisolm to Albert Clarke

Robert Chisolm is concerned about the state of the Republican Party in the South and believes that President Roosevelt can improve the situation. However, Chisolm has heard that Roosevelt is considering not being a presidential candidate after he has completed William McKinley’s term. Such a decision is too early. Roosevelt can help matters in the South and should only appoint Republicans to government positions.

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Creation Date

1901-09-22

Roosevelt and the South

The writer supports President Roosevelt’s consultations with Booker T. Washington regarding Southern policy and political appointments. Under Republican administrations, Southern appointments have been controlled by professional, machine politicians that do not look after the best interests of their communities. Roosevelt appears to be making an effort to alter the situation.

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Creation Date

1901-10-01

Letter from John Allison to Theodore Roosevelt

John Allison has close relations with the Republican party of Tennessee and offers his services to President Roosevelt’s administration.

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Creation Date

1901-09-23

Letter from Nathaniel C. Bartlett to Theodore Roosevelt

As a fellow Harvard graduate, Nathaniel C. Bartlett is proud of President Roosevelt’s career. Bartlett is a Republican and has served in the Massachusetts legislature. His friend, Representative Moody, also studied at Harvard and is an able man and good Republican.

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Creation Date

1901-09-23

Resolutions from the Lucas County Ohio Republican Central Committee

The Lucas County Ohio Republican Central Committee passed resolutions praising the late William McKinley and expressing confidence in President Roosevelt. They call for laws outlawing anarchism and anarchists.

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Creation Date

1901-09-23

Letter from George P. Waldorf to Theodore Roosevelt

George P. Waldorf encloses resolutions passed by the Lucas County Republican Central Committee and reviews the local opinion on Senator Hanna. He hopes that President Roosevelt can develop a personal relationship with Hanna. This could prevent factional differences within Ohio.

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Creation Date

1901-09-23

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

John Campbell Greenway has been pleased and proud of President Roosevelt’s actions during the national crisis of William McKinley’s shooting and death. He expects Republicans to give Roosevelt their full support.

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1901-09-21

Letter from Joseph Hopkins Millard to Theodore Roosevelt

There have been many expressions of confidence and respect towards President Roosevelt after his succession to the presidency. He can be confident in the support of Nebraska’s senators and Republican representatives.

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1901-09-16

Letter from Edward Oliver Wolcott to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward Oliver Wolcott believes there will eventually be a great feeling of relief that a man like President Roosevelt was ready to step into the presidency. The Republican Party will give Roosevelt “unfaltering support” and Wolcott will help if he can.

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Creation Date

1901-09-16