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Gordon MacDonald sympathizes with President Roosevelt and is confident Roosevelt will be equal to his new responsibilities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Evert Jansen Wendell expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley.
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
W. Laird Clowes expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and is confident in President Roosevelt’s leadership. He hopes that the Roosevelt administration will improve relations between the English speaking countries. The world’s “liberty, civilization, and good government” depend on cooperation between Great Britain and the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
“A Young Husband” expresses sympathy at the death of William McKinley and congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. He knows that Roosevelt will support the prosperity of the Anglo-Saxon race and the common bonds between the United States and Great Britain.
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1901-09-15
On behalf of Beaumont Aerie 108 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, R. M. Methner and J. R. Dean send condolences for the attempted assassination of President McKinley. They hope for his recovery.
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1901-09-07
On behalf of the Grand Army of the Republic, Charles Harcourt expresses sympathy at the attempted assassination of President McKinley.
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1901-09-07
Elisha Ely Garrison extends his sympathy to Vice President Roosevelt over the attempted assassination of President McKinley. The “Colt’s matter” has been settled and Garrison is traveling there in October.
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1901-09-07
John Laughlin expresses his horror and sympathy at the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He invites Vice President Roosevelt to dinner tomorrow evening.
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1901-09-07
Seth Low expresses his sympathy at the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He is shocked that Americans of his age have seen three presidents shot. Low expects Vice President Roosevelt to accept his new duties, even if they are temporary, with “high-minded and patriotic spirit.” However, he warns against speaking to the press as public figures who do so are not taken seriously.
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1901-09-07
Since Vice President Roosevelt has traveled to Buffalo, New York, and is unavailable, Frank Hinchman Platt is traveling to the Adirondacks and will be available at his office on Tuesday. He expresses his sympathy for the difficult situation surrounding the attempted assassination of President McKinley.
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1901-09-07
Curtis Guild expresses his sympathy for Vice President Roosevelt after the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He is proud of the way Roosevelt has handled the crisis and commends him for not allowing the police to treat Leon Czolgosz “like a wonder.” Guild thinks Czolgosz should be treated like “vermin” only good for the “muck heap.” There were prayers across the country for McKinley and Roosevelt.
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1901-09-08
Wilhelm Snyman was shocked by the attempted assassination of President McKinley and prays he will recover. Snyman extends his sympathy to Vice President Roosevelt and the American people.
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1901-09-09
James A. Wetherbee, who attended Harvard at the same time as Vice President Roosevelt, sends his condolences after the attempted assassination of President McKinley.
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1901-09-09
Arthur Hamilton Lee is pleased that he will be able to see Vice President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, on September 21. He requests that Roosevelt meet with C. F. Moberly Bell if he calls and expresses his sympathy towards President McKinley.
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1901-09-10
Hugh Gordon Miller compliments Vice President Roosevelt on his conduct after the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Democrats and southerners have joined the praise for Roosevelt.
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1901-09-11
K. Rand expresses his sympathy after hearing about the illnesses of Alice Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt.
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1901-09-02
William Henry Baldwin regrets that he must decline Vice President Roosevelt’s invitation. He expresses his sympathy and hopes Roosevelt’s children will rapidly recover from their illness.
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1901-09-03
Charles William Dabney states that Vice President Roosevelt has their sympathy and confidence. He suggests that Roosevelt “call people to meet in their churches and humble themselves before their God and pray for our nation.” Dabney is responding to the assassination attempt against President McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-06