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Since his succession to the presidency, President Roosevelt has done everything right and increased public confidence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-18
President Roosevelt’s comments in Buffalo, New York, will increase the zeal of the “loyal and earnest support” he has received. Roosevelt will always have a “united front” in his home city of New York, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-16
Douglas Robinson has heard many favorable comments regarding the statement President Roosevelt made before taking the oath of office in Buffalo, New York. Robinson is pleased that Roosevelt is taking the strain of his new position so well and is confident that he will look after the country and himself.
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1901-09-16
James Harrison Wilson was horrified by the attempted assassination of President McKinley but is confident McKinley will recover. He congratulates Vice President Roosevelt on his “faultless behavior” during the crisis. Wilson has been consulting with Goldwin Smtih regarding reciprocity and encloses the correspondence. He would like Roosevelt’s views on the subject. Wilson would also like Roosevelt’s views on “trade relations with the tropics” as he will be delivering a speech on the subject in Boston, Massachusetts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-11
Albert S. Bickmore is comforted that the mantle of William McKinley has fallen to President Roosevelt. He worked with Roosevelt’s father during the founding of the American Museum of Natural History and wishes he had survived to see his son become president. Bickmore is working on a lecture on the Pan-American Exposition.
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1901-09-15
Senator Quay requests that Vice President Roosevelt deliver a speech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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1901-09-06
Lyman Abbott thanks Vice President Roosevelt for a speech which will be published with President McKinley’s Pan-American speech. He thinks that these two speeches printed together will show the country that, if necessary, the policies of the McKinley administration will be maintained under Roosevelt. Abbott’s confidence in Roosevelt makes him less apprehensive of the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-07
Newspaper article forecasting American industrial and commercial supremacy.
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1901-09-09
Albert Baird Cummins expresses his gratitude that President McKinley is progressing towards recovery. He has been appalled by the emergence of a movement to subvert the government and assassinate its officials. Cummins is pleased that Vice President Roosevelt has agreed to make two speeches in Iowa and suggests the meetings be held in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10
It is understood that Vice President Roosevelt has agreed to speak at two political meetings in Iowa and William Greene Dows would like one of the meetings to be in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Albert Baird Cummins has agreed to the Cedar Rapids location. Dows understands that the attempted assassination of President McKinley will stop campaigning until McKinley’s recovery is assured. However, as soon as the date for Roosevelt’s trip is fixed he would like to know in order to “arrange for the greatest political demonstration Iowa has ever witnessed.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10
On behalf of the International Board of Women’s and Young Women’s Christian Associations, Mary Witt Eells invites Vice President Roosevelt to deliver the opening address of their biennial conference. The opening of the conference will be on October 29 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-30
On behalf of the St. Lawrence County Veterans Association, Charles C. Caldwell invites Vice President Roosevelt to speak at their encampment next year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-01
Albert Baird Cummins was nominated as the Republican candidate for governor of Iowa and was pleased with Vice President Roosevelt’s letter of congratulations. Cummins expects to win the election by a large majority but still wants a campaign of “interest and enthusiasm.” He requests that Roosevelt visit Iowa for a few campaign speeches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-02
W. K. Currie invites Vice President Roosevelt to speak at a “Politico-Chautauqua” to be held in Mount Ayr, Iowa, in October.
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1901-09-02
On behalf of the African American citizens of Atlanta, Georgia, Austin Foy invites Vice President Roosevelt to speak at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church during his visit to the city.
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1901-09-02
On behalf of the Men’s Brotherhood of Saint Paul, Herbert L. Bentley invites Vice President Roosevelt to deliver a lecture at Cornhill Methodist Episcopal Church in the fall.
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1901-09-03
Francis J. Hendricks encourages Vice President Roosevelt to accept a speaking invitation at a reunion of veterans in Onondaga County, New York.
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1901-09-03
Carrie Moore appreciated Vice President Roosevelt’s recent speech and admires him for his strong morals and character. She believes Roosevelt has the people’s support and will eventually become President of the United States.
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1901-09-03
On behalf of his daughter, Representative Otey invites Vice President Roosevelt to speak to her chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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1901-09-03
John T. Prout invites Vice President Roosevelt to a celebration on September 29 at Rockland Lake near Congers, New York. They will be celebrating the opening of two new churches in the parish by Archbishop Corrigan. Roosevelt could lend his “moral influence” to the proceedings and speak at the reception.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-03