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Senator Lodge returns Mr. Randolph’s letters and suggests that when Randolph wrote the first letter he had expected Edward Oliver Wolcott to win.
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1903-03-11
George E. Randolph asks that attention be given to the affairs of the Denver post office now that the Colorado senate issue has been settled. In particular, he criticizes how Edward Oliver Wolcott and his followers have treated Jim Williams.
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1903-02-24
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.
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1903-02-17
In a statement Richard W. Morgan said he found the anti-Wolcott arguments persuasive, but he remained a strong supporter of Wolcott.
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1903-01-30
William E. Pruett congratulates Philip B. Stewart on his successful stand in the Colorado senatorial fight against Edward Oliver Wolcott.
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1903-01-28
D. B. Fairley discusses the difficulties of the Republicans during the recent campaign in Colorado, especially former state senator Edward Oliver Wolcott’s efforts against the party ticket.
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1903-01-31
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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1903-01-27
General Bell finds Edward Oliver Wolcott’s political methods disgraceful and wants to see many of Wolcott’s supporters removed from office. Governor Peabody hopes to send a strong Colorado delegation for President Roosevelt to the next Republican National Convention.
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1903-01-14
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.
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1903-01-14
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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1902-12-15
Posey S. Wilson offers several examples of Senator Wolcott’s unethical and criminal behavior and does not want him to represent the United States at the coronation of Kind Edward VII.
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1902-01-08
Justice Davy requests that James L. Hodges, Davy’s brother-in-law, be allowed to keep his position as Assayer of the Mint at Denver, Colorado. There has been some “slight opposition” to Hodges retaining the post.
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1901-12-30
Byron E. Shear claims that Charles C. Goodale and Charles J. Christian are part of Colorado’s “Wolcott-Stevenson regime” and are using their positions to demand money each month from their employees. Changes need to be made to protect the Republican Party in Colorado.
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1901-11-12
James B. Belford details who in the Colorado Republican Party has gone past patronage into the areas of corruption and ballot box stuffing. He would like President Roosevelt to remove the corrupt officials who are ruining the reputation of the party.
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1901-11-07
Senator Lodge discusses political and personal matters with President Roosevelt. He considers a political appointment for Herbert H. D. Peirce, appointees in Virginia, and the need to discuss appointments in Colorado with Edward Oliver Wolcott before making a decision. He also extends sympathy for Ted Roosevelt’s recent injury.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-24