A feast of Republicans
Summary of a meeting of Colorado Republicans and the text of Philip Battell Stewart’s speech.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902
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Stewart, Philip Battell, 1865-1957
Letter from George C. Manly to Joseph Benson Foraker
George C. Manly seeks help in unifying Republican factions in Colorado in order to help President Roosevelt win the nomination for reelection. The largest division in the Colorado Republican party is between the anti-Wolcott movement and the rest of the Republicans and this has caused political corruption within the state.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-02
Letter from John Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt
John Campbell consents to his letter dated December 9, 1903, being sent to Philip Battell Stewart. The letter discusses corruption in the recent Colorado election.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-19
Letter from Henry Martyn Hoyt to Theodore Roosevelt
Acting Attorney General Hoyt directed Examiner Taylor to prepare a report for United States Marshal D. C. Bailey’s case. Other indictments can be used to prosecute State Senator George E. Green if the Commissioner at Binghamton should discharge Green. Employment of special counsel for the case can be held up until the return of Attorney General Philander C. Knox.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-09-29
Letter from John Campbell to Theodore Roosevelt
John Campbell writes to President Roosevelt to discuss his meeting with Philip Battell Stewart and Colorado Republican politics.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-03
Letter from Franklin E. Brooks to William Loeb
Representative Brooks confirms arrangements that have been made for President Roosevelt’s visit to Colorado. Additionally, he mentions political conditions in Colorado.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-16
Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Lodge returns Mr. Van Kleeck’s letter regarding the involvement of federal office holders in the recent selection of a Senator from Colorado. He argues that the factions supporting Edward Oliver Wolcott and Philip Battell Stewart “tore the state apart,” but holds out hope that the state can be carried in the 1904 elections because both Republican factions support President Roosevelt. Lodge further compliments Roosevelt on his choices for the Alaskan Boundary Commission, mentions his recent work with Senator Aldrich on the Philippine currency bill, and suggests steps to push the bill through the House.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-02-17
Sworn statement from Richard W. Morgan
In a statement Richard W. Morgan said he found the anti-Wolcott arguments persuasive, but he remained a strong supporter of Wolcott.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-30
Letter from Sherman Bell to Theodore Roosevelt
General Bell discusses the troubles of the Republican Party in Colorado, primarily an anti-Roosevelt faction led by former United States Senator Edward Oliver Wolcott.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-27
Letter from Sherman Bell to Theodore Roosevelt
Brigadier General Bell encourages President Roosevelt to take action against a group of Colorado Republicans led by Senator Edward Oliver Wolcott who oppose Roosevelt’s presidential nomination in 1904.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-01-14
Summary of letter from Philip Battell Stewart
Philip Battell Stewart reviews the political situation in Colorado. The Republican Party is in turmoil due to machine politics and the efforts of Edward Oliver Wolcott.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-12-15
Letter from Philander C. Knox to William Loeb
Attorney General Knox affirms that an investigation will be conducted into the giving out of the Stewart letter, in accord with President Roosevelt’s request. Knox notes that he has not previously seen the letter, and that the letter itself will show whether it had been in the Department of Justice, because it would be stamped.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-08-01
Memorandum to William Loeb from Rudolph Forster
The case involving Philip Battell Stewart did not originally pass through Rudolph Forster’s hands.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-30
Letter from William D. Washburn to William Kent
William D. Washburn has been trying to prevent the removal of the United States District Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota, due to opposition from the local political machine. Washburn would be pleased if William Kent could write to Philip Battell Stewart and James R. Sheffield to see if they would be willing to write to President Roosevelt on behalf of Washburn.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-01-02
Letter from Charles S. Forbes to Theodore Roosevelt
The November issue of The Vermonter will focus on President Roosevelt and his recent visit to Vermont. Charles S. Forbes would like to include the text of one of Roosevelt’s Vermont speeches and asks which speech Roosevelt would prefer. Forbes also requests a brief statement from Roosevelt regarding his time in Vermont.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-17