Stevens, Frederick C. (Frederick Charles), 1856-1916 Archives

Letter from J. Sloat Fassett to William H. Taft

Representative Fassett asks Secretary of War Taft how long he will be in Oyster Bay, and if they could meet in person soon. Recently Fassett heard a rumor about himself in Buffalo, that he was in support of Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Fassett only supported Hughes against Frank Wayland Higgins and Benjamin Barker Odell. Before appointments are made for collector of internal revenue or district federal marshal, Fassett would like a meeting with President Roosevelt. At present, Fassett has not yet spoken with Senator Frederick C. Stevens, though he has seen Senator William J. Tulley who is undecided.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-01

Creator(s)

Fassett, J. Sloat (Jacob Sloat), 1853-1924

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

New York Republican State Committee Chairman Woodruff counters William Loeb’s suggestion that John A. Merritt visit President Roosevelt in mid-October, stating that it will be too late for Merritt and James Wolcott Wadsworth to influence political matters this fall in order to strengthen their position in the spring when the National Convention delegates are elected. Their success would ensure the elected delegates support Roosevelt. Woodruff believes Roosevelt and Loeb should meet Merritt and especially Wadsworth, as he is an independent man of means who can aid the cause.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-26

Creator(s)

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

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Evans Hughes

President Roosevelt thanks Governor Hughes for the birthday wishes. He also tells Hughes that Superintendent of Public Works Frederick C. Stevens visited last night and updated him on the conditions in Livingston County. Roosevelt encloses a copy of the letter he has just sent to Timothy L. Woodruff.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Timothy L. Woodruff

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Louis J. Hilliard of Groveland, New York, to Superintendent of Public Works Frederick C. Stevens. He would like Republican State Committee Chairman Woodruff to look it over, because he believes that the letter merits “drastic action” from him. Roosevelt would like the State Committee to take every possible step to ensure that the entire Republican Party ticket, especially including Charles Evans Hughes, gets “the fullest possible support” in Livingston County.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Hallam Keep

President Roosevelt asks Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Keep to intercede with New York Representative Peter A. Porter and Frederick C. Stevens, New York Superintendent of Public Works. Roosevelt knows Keep is aware of New York Representative James Wolcott Wadsworth’s bad behavior in “legislative matters” and believes Wadsworth’s own son Jim could instill wisdom onto him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff updates President Roosevelt on the state of the election in Livingston County, New York. Woodruff believes that people there are likely to vote against Governor Charles Evans Hughes because he twice attempted to remove Superintendent of Insurance Otto Kelsey from office. A lack of votes for Hughes could hurt the prospects of James Wolcott Wadsworth, a young rising star in the state party. In a postscript, Woodruff says he spoke with Kelsey on the telephone, and Kelsey is going to go to Livingston County to urge his friends and supporters to vote for Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-28

Creator(s)

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

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Callan O’Laughlin provides President Roosevelt with an update on how he believes things stand regarding the Republican candidates for president for the 1908 election. He believes that Secretary of War William H. Taft is the choice of eastern Republicans–buoyed largely because of Roosevelt’s support–but provides a state-by-state breakdown of popular and governmental sentiment. O’Laughlin will cover the Midwest and the South soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-17

Creator(s)

O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

Letter from Marcus Braun to William Loeb

Marcus Braun updates William Loeb on the political situation in New York after a discussion the two men recently had. Braun believes Public Service Commissioner Frederick C. Stevens may be planning some kind of political scheme to “get the old gang back into power.” The situation is so upsetting to Braun that he has resigned from the Hungarian Republican Club, but he can rally his associates if the need arises. Braun shares a commendation he received for his work, but says a raise or promotion would have been more welcome to him and his family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-17

Creator(s)

Braun, Marcus, 1865-1921

Letter from William W. Cocks to William Howard Taft

Senator Cocks informs Secretary of War Taft about the state of politics in New York. He spoke with New York Governor Hughes about the tension over the appointment of Frederick C. Stevens to Superintendent of Public Works. Cocks saw former Superintendent Nicholas V. V. Franchot on the train recently, and discussed the matter with him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-05

Creator(s)

Cocks, William W., 1861-1932

Letter from James Wolcott Wadsworth to Theodore Roosevelt

James Wolcott Wadsworth sends his opinion to President Roosevelt regarding the political situation in Western New York State. Wadsworth reports that in order to avoid bitterness there in the wake of the incident with Archie Dovell Sanders, Assemblyman Jesse S. Phillips should be appointed in Sanders’ place rather than Harvey J. Burkhart.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-29

Creator(s)

Wadsworth, James Wolcott, 1877-1952

Memorandum on H.R. 15444

A memorandum from President Roosevelt clarifies that H.R. 15444 was passed for a second time with his assent, as outlined in a letter from Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield to Frederick C. Stevens of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. The letter discusses provisions to be made regarding the Rainy River Improvement Company.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919