Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-23

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Seth Bullock reports that the delegates in the Western states will vote for Secretary of War William H. Taft at the convention in Chicago, but it is imperative that they are counted quickly, because if they “mill around” too much, they will go for President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-31

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock informs President Roosevelt that Kermit Roosevelt just left for home, and had a fine time on his hunting trip.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-31

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock informs Theodore Roosevelt that his suggestion from the previous summer regarding a volunteer cavalry regiment has “been quietly followed.” Bullock even tried to dissuade “some of the best material” from joining the National Guard by hinting he would be recruiting for a cavalry regiment. Since then, he has been “almost swamped” with word from those who want to join. Bullock recommends Philip Henry Sheridan as Colonel even though “our Western riders don’t fancy West Pointers,” and concludes with a postscript that Kermit Roosevelt is the only officer he has selected thus far.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-07-01

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock cautions Theodore Roosevelt that William Barnes, through Charles Dewey Hilles, will try to fill the 1916 Republican Convention with people who are antagonistic to Roosevelt and his friends, similar to 1912. He remarks on the conditions of the convention in 1912, when Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison influenced the police force against Roosevelt, and says that current Chicago Mayor William H. Thompson is acting similarly by speaking out against Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-03-30

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock sends Theodore Roosevelt clippings that he thinks are worth reading, as they are close to some of the ideas that Bullock and Roosevelt had discussed. He offers comments on the possibility of Roosevelt running for President in 1916, and advises him against attacking Wilson.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-02

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Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock praises Theodore Roosevelt’s recent article in the Metropolitan, and criticizes the Wilson Administration’s conduct in foreign affairs. He says that soon it will be more appropriate to have a skunk as the national emblem, rather than the bald eagle. Bullock encloses a letter that he sent to Secretary of War Garrison. He asks when Roosevelt will have the “spring roundup of grandchildren,” and offers to come help.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-15

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-07-29

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Seth Bullock updates William Loeb on the political situation in South Dakota. Deadwood bankers and businessmen Harris and Nathan E. Franklin are against the President, which is evidence that New York backs the reelection campaign of Governor Charles Evans Hughes. Despite the Franklins’ opposition to Roosevelt, the political situation in the South Dakota is stable, and Bullock expects Republicans in the state to be re-elected.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-03

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

South Dakota Republicans are holding a large meeting where the succession of Secretary of War William H. Taft to the Presidency is the keynote. A delegation of President Roosevelt’s friends supporting Taft will go to the convention in Chicago.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-27

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock thanks President Roosevelt for his hospitality when he and his wife Martha Bullock visited the White House. Bullock has notified William Loeb about the political situation in Iowa, Nebraska, and the Dakotas and is about to travel to eastern Montana, where he will then report back. He says people in the West generally support Secretary of War William H. Taft running for president because of Roosevelt. Bullock concludes by advising Roosevelt not to let abuse from the Wall Street disturb him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-17

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Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock updates William Loeb on the political situation in the the Midwest. Iowa and Nebraska will support Secretary of War William H. Taft for President. Senator E. J. Burkett of Nebraska would be willing to support Charles Evans Hughes or Senator Robert M. La Follette in exchange for the Vice Presidential nomination, but will not be successful. The situation is more complicated in the Dakotas, where different factions are taking advantage of political divides in Republican parties in those states. In particular, La Follette is working thoroughly for votes in North Dakota.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-17

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock encloses a letter from an old friend of his who is now a successful businessman and Democrat in New York City to provide an alternative insight into the “Witches Cauldron” of Wall Street. Bullock also apologizes for Senator Alfred B. Kittredge’s behavior and assures President Roosevelt that if his actions do not change South Dakota will not reelect him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-01

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock believes that Kansas City’s relatively small size and poor summer weather make it a poor location for the 1908 Republican National Convention. He also reports that in the West the attitude towards Secretary of War William H. Taft’s presidential campaign is generally positive, if unenthusiastic. Bullock apologizes that the gun he sent had not reached William Loeb by the time he left for his hunting trip but hopes to see him in person in the Winter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-16

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock reports to William Loeb on attendance at the Public Lands Convention held in Denver, Colorado, and on support for Roosevelt for a second elective term as president.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-28

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock discusses his recent request of President Roosevelt to maintain Fort Meade as an active army post, outlining the many benefits of keeping Meade open. He also writes on an anticipated summer visit from Kermit and on the morale of Senator Kittredge.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-16

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock writes to William Loeb regarding the charges against Senator Robert J. Gamble.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-01

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock writes to President Roosevelt to discuss Kermit Roosevelt’s hunting and fishing expedition in Deadwood, South Dakota.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-31

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock encloses a news clipping related to the meeting of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners held in Deadwood. Bullock is looking forward to a visit from Kermit Roosevelt, which will include more outings than Ted Roosevelt’s recent visit.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-18

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919

Seth Bullock acknowledges receipt of a letter from President Roosevelt indicating the arrival of Kermit Roosevelt in South Dakota in August. Bullock has already planned the visit and has scheduled rabbit and sage hen shooting, trout fishing, and time at the cattle ranch. Bullock suggests a fifteen to twenty day stay and insists Kermit will not be a particle of trouble or bother. Bullock also conveys reassurance to Mrs. Roosevelt that he has chosen a calm horse for Kermit.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-13

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919