TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Senate of the State of New York letterhead, March 1, 1911. Letter to T. A. Malloy, editor of the Springfield Republican, early in his tenure as New York State Senator. In full: “I have your letter of February 25 and am sorry that I cannot send you a photograph for the purpose of having a cut made, but must confess that I have none. I shall only speak very briefly on March 10 and will probably not know until the last minute what I am going to say, but if I write out anything I will let you have it when I get there.” Engaged in his first major political battle, Roosevelt was attempting to impress reformers by opposing the Tammany Democratic political machine supporting William F. ("Blue Eyed Billy") Sheehan for nomination as U. S. Senator. Roosevelt and about 20 other Democrats held their votes until Tammany replaced Sheehan with Judge James O'Gorman, who won the election. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, one through a letter of signature, and some scattered light creasing and toning, and a rusty paperclip mark to left edge. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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