Warren G. Harding letter to Myron T. Herrick, January 3, 1920

In this letter dated January 3, 1920 (mistyped as 1919), Senator Warren G. Harding writes to former Ohio Governor Myron T. Herrick in response to his earlier letters from December 1920. Harding discusses the Republican political situation in Ohio, the party divided over supporting the various presidential candidates, predominantly General Leonard Wood, who had much support in Cincinnati, particularly from Rudolph K. Hynicka and William C. Procter. A Mr. Hanna in Cleveland switched his support from the late Colonel Roosevelt to Wood without consulting with Harding as promised. Harding supports Herrick's nomination for delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention. Despite widespread factionalism throughout the party, Harding believes that Republicans will soon be working together for the betterment of the nation. This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I