Stranahan, Nevada N. (Nevada Northrup), 1861-1928

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

President Roosevelt shares his opinions on various politicians with Columbia University President Butler. He thinks that reactionaries hope to use politicians like New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes, Speaker of the House Joseph Gurney Cannon, or Senator Philander C. Knox to enact their own agendas, but Roosevelt believes all of these men would be loyal to the nation’s interests. Roosevelt still feels that Secretary of War William H. Taft is the best man for the presidency, though he is not very concerned about the matter now.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson, Surveyor of Customs for the Port of New York, sends Acting Secretary of Commerce and Labor Herbert Knox Smith’s letters about children’s rights to life preservers to William Loeb. He also sends a report of the violations of the navigation laws in the Port of New York. To prevent future occurrences, Clarkson believes all violators need to be “properly disciplined” and not treated with leniency, as has hitherto been the case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-30

Creator(s)

Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918

Note on dinner with Frank Wayland Higgins

Frank Wayland Higgins will bring Collector Stranahan to the dinner with President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-03

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert C. Morris has obtained several letters regarding the “District Attorney matter.” Morris intends to show these letters to President Roosevelt and request his opinion. James R. Sheffield has contacted Senator Depew and Nevada N. Stranahan to determine their plans. Sheffield regrets not acquiring Roosevelt’s views sooner and hopes to handle the situation adequately without involving Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-10

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

Letter from Frederick Norton Goddard to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Norton Goddard expresses his joy at the appointment of John Shea to Pay Master in the Custom House.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-28

Creator(s)

Goddard, Frederick Norton, 1861-1905

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt is “delighted” to hear about the Collectorship from Senator Platt. He should ask Nevada N. Stranahan to see Roosevelt. Roosevelt will see Seth Low on Sunday night; he believes he can get everything about the dinner straight, but points out that he cannot guarantee the actions of others.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt would like to see any agreement between Senator Platt and Governor Benjamin B. Odell regarding appointments. Roosevelt believes that Worden should be given a position and the only likely vacancy is Shipping Commissioner. It would also be fortunate if Harry A. Hanbury could accept a position of equal salary in Brooklyn.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert Parsons

President Roosevelt evaluates the conflict between Representative Parsons and Representative Jacob Van Vechten Olcott, who have both declared their candidacy for chairman of the County Committee in New York. Although Roosevelt knows that both men are independent, the public perceives them as being representatives of opposing factions within the state Republican party. If Parsons issues a statement declaring his independence from both Benjamin B. Odell and Senator Thomas Collier Platt, Roosevelt will advise Olcott to withdraw from the race.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William G. Tiffany

President Roosevelt thanks William G. Tiffany for sending a letter by Senator William Andrews Clark. Roosevelt refutes Clark’s claims regarding the handling of the treaty with Santo Domingo, and shares his thoughts as to what the treaty actually entails in terms of debt collection. Roosevelt says it would be “an infamy” to vote against the treaty.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Things are looking good for the election in November, but President Roosevelt believes there may be a problem in New York. Roosevelt is amused that he has received support from Robert Treat Paine.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Loeb to William D. Murphy

William Loeb encloses the requested letter of introduction from President Roosevelt to Nevada N. Stranahan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-04

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

President Roosevelt had a satisfactory letter from Nevada N. Stranahan and discussion with Nicholas Murray Butler. He does not want a challenge to the congressional seat vacated by Mayor McClellan as it is a hopeless contest.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James R. Sheffield

President Roosevelt suggests consulting with Nevada Stranahan and James Clarkson in order to “counteract those adverse influences.” Roosevelt invites James Sheffield to a lunch on December 12 with the Republican National League.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elon Rouse Brown

Senator Brown’s letter has concerned President Roosevelt but nothing can be done because Charles P. McClelland has already accepted the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lucius Nathan Littauer

President Roosevelt believes that financial legislation needs to be passed but it is opposed by Representative Cannon, who Roosevelt will be dining with over lunch. Roosevelt wants to work with Senator Platt and Governor Odell but has had conflicts with both. He also considers the “Quigg matter” and the fall elections.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

Nevada N. Stranahan has advised that Harry A. Hanbury’s appointment be delayed until after the legislature adjourns. President Roosevelt will instruct Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw to make the appointment after the legislature adjourns on Tuesday, unless Senator Platt objects.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

Nevada N. Stranahan will be meeting with Senator Platt to discuss the “Hanbury matter.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

President Roosevelt apologizes to Governor Odell for not consulting with him and is pleased that Odell approves of the appointment of Hamilton Fish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell

President Roosevelt has heard from Nevada N. Stranahan to his satisfaction and would like Governor Odell to stay at the White House while in Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

At the request of President Roosevelt, George B. Cortelyou encloses a note from Collector Stranahan regarding Mr. Green.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-24

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940