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John E. Forbes tells Theodore Roosevelt that he hopes Roosevelt’s plan for dealing with trusts will work if he returns to the presidency, and all signs point to Roosevelt becoming president again. Forbes has worked with hardware manufactures all his life and shares his knowledge of trusts and the damage they do to people and communities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
John E. Forbes has many opinions about the political status of the United States, and explains to Theodore Roosevelt that while he is normally not a fan of President Taft, he must side with him (against Roosevelt) on the topic of “national honor.” Forbes believes the United States’ greatest strength is its’ military and police force.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-20
John E. Forbes sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping. Forbes shares that Kansas believes Roosevelt is the greatest force in the country and is grateful for his service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-25
John E. Forbes tells Theodore Roosevelt that the people who supported President William H. Taft’s nomination for president are beginning to regret it. Ralph E. Stout of the Kansas City Star recently said that Republicans were mistaken to support Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-10-28