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Woodward, Benjamin D. (Benjamin Duryea), 1868-1948

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Letter from Brander Matthews to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Brander Matthews to Theodore Roosevelt

Brander Matthews encloses a letter concerning Benjamin D. Woodward, commenting that Woodward “would make a very good Secretary indeed” (for the Panama Canal Commission). Matthews comments on an article in Political Science Quarterly concerning the “ethical solidarity” of the U.S., Great Britain, and Germany. He mentions the possibility of a “worthy candidate” to run against Roosevelt in the upcoming presidential election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-10

Creator(s)

Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929

Letter from Isaac Newton Seligman to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Isaac Newton Seligman to Theodore Roosevelt

Isaac Newton Seligman comments on William Barclay Parsons, who has been appointed to the Isthmian Canal Commission. Seligman has written to Admiral John Grimes Walker about Benjamin D. Woodward, who had also been considered for work with the Commission. Seligman is circulating copies of the pamphlet “Mr. Roosevelt and the Presidency, By A Spectator,” believing that it is the duty of Roosevelt’s friends to combat “unfair criticism.” Seligman also notes that he attended the funeral of Marcus Alonzo Hanna in Cleveland and hopes to visit Roosevelt in Washington soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-24

Creator(s)

Seligman, Isaac Newton, 1855-1917