Letter from Edward M. Knox to George B. Cortelyou
The hat for President Roosevelt has been sent express.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-27
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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Letter from George Hamlin Fitch to Jacob A. Riis
George Hamlin Fitch encloses an article about President Roosevelt that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle. If Jacob A. Riis sees or writes to Roosevelt, Fitch would like him to know that he has the loyal support of California and the West.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-28
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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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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-22
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Letter from Philip G. Peabody to Owen Wister
Philip G. Peabody complains about a passage President Roosevelt wrote that referred to Thomas Paine as a “dirty little Atheist.” In a note to Roosevelt, Owen Wister states that he has no idea what Peabody is talking about and will not respond.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-22
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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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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-01
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Letter from John Bartlett to George B. Cortelyou
Mr. Scott of the Oregonian will be unable to visit Washington, D.C. President Roosevelt has the “cordial and sincere support” of the Oregonian.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-23
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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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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-23
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London Times on McKinley’s death
This newspaper article summarizes the sympathy and grief displayed by the British public at the death of President William McKinley.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10
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Letter from B. Warfield to Douglas Robinson
B. Warfield expresses his admiration for President Roosevelt and requests that Douglas Robinson forward his good wishes.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-23
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Letter from Christian H. Wegerslev to H. I. Cleveland
Christian H. Wegerslev has heard that President Roosevelt is a “severe drinker” and asks H. I. Cleveland if there is any truth in the rumor.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-24
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Resolutions from Americans in Paris
Resolutions that mourn the death of William McKinley and express sympathy to President Roosevelt passed at a meeting of Americans currently living in Paris, France.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-24
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Memorial service
Summary of a speech by General Sickles memorializing William McKinley.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-24
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Memorial services
Description of the Clyde, New York, memorial service held for William McKinley, including the text of the speeches delivered by Judge Charles Terry Saxton and Reverend John E. Rhodes.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-26
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Letter from James H. Stone to Theodore Roosevelt
James H. Stone was finally able to locate the roll call from the 1900 convention that nominated Theodore Roosevelt as vice president. As promised, he encloses the document for Ted Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-24
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Letter from George Edward Graham to William Loeb
George Edward Graham, correspondent for the Associated Press, sends several articles regarding President Roosevelt. Graham has not seen any criticism of Roosevelt’s course.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-18
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Letter from Moses Rodgers to William Loeb
Moses Rodgers has been ill and was unable to respond to William Loeb or President Roosevelt. Rodgers would like to deliver a personal letter to Roosevelt in person.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-19
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Letter from Thomas Collier Platt to John S. Wise
President Roosevelt intends to carry out William McKinley’s positions and policies, including the renomination of General Burnett as United States attorney for the southern district. Senator Platt has consented to the renomination and regrets he cannot support John S. Wise.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-20
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Letter from Goldwin Smith to Paul Dana
Goldwin Smith believes that Paul Kruger will call for American intervention in the South African War. President Roosevelt will refuse to intervene, but the manner of refusal offers an opportunity to help mitigate the “spirit of violence and vengeance” of the war.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-21
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Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt
Seth Low writes to encourage President Roosevelt in the wake of William McKinley’s death. Low hopes Roosevelt will keep the current Cabinet, especially Secretary of State Hay, Secretary of the Treasury Gage, Secretary of the Navy Long, Secretary of War Root, and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. Low praises Roosevelt’s service as Governor of New York and wishes him the same success as President. Low reminds Roosevelt that he is likely to be judged more by those he appoints than by what actions he takes and that good appointments result in good government and good administration. Low expresses his pleasure that people are now saying that McKinley will be remembered as one of the nation’s great presidents.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-15
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Letter from Charles I. West to William S. Cowles
Charles I. West had served under Captain Cowles in the navy and is now a doctor. He is being considered for the position of surgeon-in-chief of the Freedman’s Hospital of Washington, D.C., and requests that Cowles speak to President Roosevelt on his behalf.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-15