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Thomas Collier Platt, with his young bride, passes through the gates to the “Oldboys’ Hymeneal Paradise” where they are greeted by a “Reception Committee” of several old men labeled “Depew, Potter, Dewey, Flagler, [and] Woodford” and their young wives.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-10-28
Theodore Roosevelt informs Baron Kōsai Uchida that he has already made arrangements with General Stewart L. Woodford for the upcoming visit of Admiral Heihachirō Tōgō. He shares some details of the scheduling, and asks that Uchida communicate with Woodford to confirm transportation details.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-05
George W. Brush discusses timing and travel arrangements with Frank Harper for Theodore Roosevelt’s engagements on Memorial Day in Newark, New Jersey, and New York City, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Daniel Edgar Sickels is helping sculptor William Rudolph O’Donovan dispose of a bust of General Joseph Wheeler. Having served with Wheeler, Sickels hopes Theodore Roosevelt will use his influence to put the bust in the Army and Navy Club or a suitable institution. Sickels will arrange a meeting with other officers to discuss the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-04
Per Secretary of War William H. Taft’s request, Timothy L. Woodruff sends President Roosevelt a letter from Stewart L. Woodford. The letter is in response to Woodruff’s request to repay the expenses from the State Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-29
Charles William Anderson encloses a letter that will show that Stewart L. Woodford is likely involved in a scheme to organize bolts of African American men across the South. At the conference, Anderson noted that Charles Evans Hughes could not be nominated, and Woodford took exception. Anderson relays his role in the conference to William Loeb.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-01
Rather than embarrass President Roosevelt by remaining in his position, William H. Prangen will resign his position as chairman of the Republican County Committee. J. Sloat Fassett also tells William Loeb that he believes he dealt wisely with Timothy L. Woodruff, and asks if he saw “what an idiot” Stewart L. Woodford made of himself in Utica.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-31
J. Sloat Fassett thanks William Loeb for the news that Mr. Miller will be appointed, although he asks if the matter can be held off until the next week. Fassett enjoyed his time in Pittsburgh and Detroit, and comments on some political matters involving New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-18
Collection of newspaper clippings of articles, photographs, and maps showing some of the actors, naval vessels, and events making up parts of the Spanish-American war. Includes some handwritten notes and hand-colored photographs.
1898
William T. O’Neil encourages Theodore Roosevelt to remain true to himself and his ideas as he campaigns for the Governorship of New York. O’Neil believes Roosevelt is one of the unique people who are able to “win the world” through their originality. The people who have come to see Roosevelt do so because of who he is and what he stands for, and approve of how he is conducting himself. O’Neil hopes he will not change himself unduly to fit the advice of advisors, regardless of how well-meaning the advice is.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-10-21