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William Edgar Borah elaborates to Jonathan Bourne on his legal situation. He expects that he has been indicted for keeping the books of the Barber Lumber Company, for which he worked as a lawyer, from the federal government in a case relating to their violation of laws regulating the sale of public lands.
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1907-04-13
Senator Borah asks Theodore Roosevelt to send him copies of briefs and statements relating to fraudulently seated delegates at the Republican National Convention. Borah understands that Senator Root may raise the issue for debate in the Senate and he wants to be prepared.
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1912-07-09
Senator Borah notifies Theodore Roosevelt that although four of the Idaho delegates are supporting the opposition, eight are supporting Roosevelt’s nomination.
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1912-05-22
The Idaho Republican convention was held yesterday and declared its support for Theodore Roosevelt.
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1912-05-17
Senator Borah asks Theodore Roosevelt to contact Senators Henry Cabot Lodge, Charles Curtis, and Elihu Root to seek their support for passage of the Children’s Bureau bill.
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1912-01-24
Senator Borah is opposed to the unamended arbitration treaties and actually made the motion that Section 3 of Article 3 be stricken, not Senator Lodge. Borah would like to see Theodore Roosevelt but fears that it would lead to a new outburst on the part of the press. He does not want his political activities checked.
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1912-01-11
Senator Borah encloses a photograph of the family of James H. Wallis.
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1911-06-12
Senator Borah asks with whom he might consult regarding the apparent “beginning of a new policy in our foreign affairs” regarding the Honduras loan.
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1911-05-03
Senator Borah informs Theodore Roosevelt that he will be at the Outlook office in New York on Tuesday about half past twelve.
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1911-04-24
Senator Borah sends his regrets that he cannot accompany Theodore Roosevelt on his trip through Idaho.
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1911-04-09
Senator Borah requests that Theodore Roosevelt call on his father-in-law, ex-Governor William John McConnell, during his stop in Moscow, Idaho.
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1911-03-23
Senator Borah informs Frank Harper that program details await him in Berkeley, California.
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1911-03-20
Senator Borah encloses program details for Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Moscow, Idaho. Borah also requests that Roosevelt stop for a few of minutes in Rathdrum on his way to Sandpoint.
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1911-03-13
Senator Borah encloses a letter with the train schedule so Theodore Roosevelt can plan his trip to Moscow, Idaho.
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1911-02-21
Senator Borah notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a special train can be arranged so that Roosevelt can stop over in Moscow, Idaho.
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1911-02-20
Senator Borah informs Theodore Roosevelt that the people of Idaho would like him to speak at the University of Idaho in Moscow and the State Normal School in Lewiston. If Roosevelt’s itinerary does not permit such a departure, Borah will make a full explanation.
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1911-02-02
Senator Borah suggests that Theodore Roosevelt speak at Sandpoint during his upcoming trip through Idaho. If possible, he would also appreciate a speech at Rathdrum.
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1911-01-21
Senator Borah fears that he may not be able to make his appointment with Theodore Roosevelt because of some matters that have arisen in Congress, and sends a note in case he is absent. If this is the case, he will try to visit Roosevelt another time that works for him.
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1910-12-08
Senator Borah hopes to visit Theodore Roosevelt in New York to discuss some matters with him some time when Roosevelt can spare an hour. Borah states there is no particular rush, but would prefer to see Roosevelt before the legislative session advances too far.
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1910-12-01
Senator Borah has not previously had time to congratulate Roosevelt on his victory due to his busy schedule campaigning, but does so now. He hopes Roosevelt is able to win in New York, as he feels that “nothing is of more importance in this election.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-10-04