Sharkey, Robert A., 1863-1928 Archives - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

New York State Republican Committee Chairman Woodruff updates William Loeb on the campaigns of Fifth Assembly District Leader Robert A. Sharkey and of Senator Eugene Mabbett Travis for control of the Eleventh Assembly District in New York. Woodruff feels he can neither support not speak out against Governor Charles Evans Hughes at this time, and he is worried Stevens’s victory in Niagara will encourage those hostile to President Roosevelt. He assesses other district candidates and their potential to have a positive impact. Although he knows Loeb may not be able to help directly, he appeals to him for aid if possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-19

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

Timothy L. Woodruff says that it will not be necessary for him to communicate with William Loeb en route to Washington, D.C., because he can learn everything that is required from William Barnes. He hopes that Loeb will be able to help Jack Smith and discusses implications of particular candidates winning in New York. Woodruff believes that they have a good chance of accomplishing excellent political results if there is a feud between Democrats in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-18

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from L. L. Fawcett to Timothy L. Woodruff

L. L. Fawcett endorses Robert A. Sharkey for reappointment to the position of Naval Officer of the Port of New York. He states that President Roosevelt endorses the reappointment as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-05

Creator(s)

Fawcett, L. L.

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

President Roosevelt wishes for Nicholas Murray Butler to visit and concurs that William J. Calhoun is worthy of esteem. Roosevelt comments at length on an article in Collier’s Weekly, one he assumes was written by Norman Hapgood, and desires Butler to “know the exact facts.” On careful reading, Roosevelt believes the article was written with malicious intent due to its numerous falsehoods regarding the construction projects at the Capitol and the White House, the hiring of the architects completing these jobs, appointments of others to government posts, and other matters. In his explanation, Roosevelt makes analogies to many political situations, past and present.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

President Roosevelt requests to see a letter written by Naval Officer Robert Sharkey regarding prosecutions conducted by State Labor Commissioner John McMackin in Kings County. Roosevelt is concerned that Sharkey’s letter was an effort to interfere with justice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

New York State Republican State Committee Chairman Woodruff analyzes the primary results concerning Robert A. Sharkey of the Fifth District and George H. Roberts of the Eleventh District, which he says involved fraud. After summarizing the feelings of the state committeemen on Governor Charles Evans Hughes as the potential presidential candidate, he concludes that a resolution is unlikely to be introduced. Winning support against Hughes would be easier if President Roosevelt were the candidate, but even with the current situation in Kings County, Woodruff feels there will ultimately be cooperation until the convention. Woodruff asks that the letter be given to Roosevelt to help explain the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-26

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

Timothy L. Woodruff needs to speak to William Loeb on the phone and potentially visit him and President Roosevelt on August 22 to discuss and settle matters. He hears Benjamin B. Odell is trying to control the delegates of Kings County and that Edward Henry Harriman is financially backing Michael J. Dady and Robert A. Sharkey. Woodruff argues that if Sharkey wins the upcoming primaries of September 24, he will control two delegates in the spring elections. With assistance, Woodruff guarantees to win the twelve delegates from Kings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-18

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from Charles A. Schieren to Theodore Roosevelt

The Republican districts in Brooklyn made a very poor showing at the last elections. The patronage system of power may be causing Republicans to lose their districts. The central issue is the influence of patronage and how it is recognized by the leaders of the party in Brooklyn.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-24

Creator(s)

Schieren, Charles A. (Charles Adolph), 1842-1915

Memorandum by Timothy L. Woodruff

New York State Republican Committee Chairman Woodruff explains that opponents of Fifth Assembly District Leader Robert A. Sharkey contacted him in June to express that they desired a change in leadership in the district and asked him not to intervene on Sharkey’s behalf, a request which he honored. Woodruff was not made aware of any contest in Eleventh District Leader George H. Roberts’s district until recently. Sharkey’s statements on the matter are false, and Woodruff expresses his support for Governor Charles Evans Hughes as well as his support for President Roosevelt. There is no reason for a split in the Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-27

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from Walter Butler Atterbury to Theodore Roosevelt

Walter Butler Atterbury has heard that Robert A. Sharkey will not be reappointed as Naval Officer of the Port of New York and he would like to be considered for the position. He lists some of his qualifications and points out that he has good relations with some New York politicians.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-18

Creator(s)

Atterbury, Walter Butler, 1854-1953