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Senator Lodge requests that Theodore Roosevelt read yesterday’s debate on the Russian arbitration resolution, particularly his own comments. He relates several amusing incidents that took place during the Senate debate. The entire problem could have been avoided months ago with better leadership from the Taft administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-20
Edmond Favor Noel has enclosed newspaper clippings highlighting Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Jackson, Mississippi. He believes the papers sum up the visit in full, and lets Roosevelt know that Senator Williams regrets not being in attendance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
Ambassador Reid tells President Roosevelt about a recent meeting between William Jennings Bryan and King Edward VII, as well as the general attitude toward Bryan among Englishmen after a series of speeches he gave in London. Reid also mentions that he will be sending a report on a conversation he had with Sir Edward Grey about a notice sent to Russia of England’s desire to have “a reduction of armaments made a subject for the next Hague Conference.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-27
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte has written to Truman Handy Newberry to send a list of suggestions for the Board, which he hopes to have appointed by August 1. The outcry over the armor plate contract seems to have died down, since the announcement by the Midvale Company “that it is satisfied with the award” makes the criticisms appear overblown. Bonaparte encloses a newspaper cartoon clipping illustrating what the critics wished to believe about President Roosevelt’s “connection with the supposed iniquity.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-17
Senator Townsend of Michigan relays his correspondence with Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi to President Roosevelt regarding a pending railroad bill. Williams asserts that railroad companies are spreading propaganda in the South, suggesting that a strengthened Interstate Commerce Commission will nullify Jim Crow segregation in coach accommodations. Townsend offers counterpoints to these concerns, and suggests saying nothing about race in order to protect the bill. Addressing Roosevelt directly, he describes his draft of the railroad bill and discloses having sent a copy to Attorney General William H. Moody. Townsend also encloses a letter from Williams, which wishes Roosevelt to see.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-03
Report illustrating the population of Representative Williams’s congressional district broken down by race.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-09
Booker T. Washington sends President Roosevelt the population figures for Representative Williams’s congressional district in Mississippi.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-09
Senator Lodge expects that the Democrats have nominated Alton B. Parker as their presidential candidate, and he believes Roosevelt and the Republicans can win the election easily. Lodge discusses several planks of the Republican platform and how they may affect the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-09
Joseph Bucklin Bishop encloses an article he wrote concerning political support for President Roosevelt. He says that the Democrats and the New York Times are doing their part to drive Roosevelt’s opponents over to his side.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-17