Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Business and politics, California, La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925, Political corruption, Politicians--Public opinion, Presidents--Nomination, Progressivism (United States politics), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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Governor Johnson reflects on President William H. Taft’s visit to California. Taft gravitated toward the “higher ups” and political bosses. Johnson was distressed at Taft’s lack of humanity and apparent belief that the government only exists to increase business. Johnson believes that Roosevelt could be a successful presidential candidate and that Senator Robert M. La Follette will be unable to challenge Taft.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-20
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
9
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 20, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71462. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945. Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt. [20 Oct. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71462.
APA:
Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945., [1911, October 20]. Letter from Hiram Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o71462.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
