Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

James Rudolph Garfield is sorry he could not wait to see Theodore Roosevelt in New York, as he had to leave for a business trip. He was glad to hear about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s improvement from Frank Harper. Garfield wants Roosevelt’s opinion on the action against the United States Steel Corporation, as he heard nothing that made him suspect Elbert H. Gary deceived them. The case illustrates the difference between destructive litigation and constructive legislation. He feels that the government’s current position is destructive to legitimate business and comments on the role of courts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-27

James Rudolph Garfield clarifies his position regarding the Progressive Conference’s endorsement of Senator La Follette for the Republican presidential nomination. Garfield believes that an endorsement at this point would harm the progressive cause in many states. He would like La Follette to make a statement of his appreciation for the endorsement but also state that he will understand if Republicans support other progressive candidates.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-18

James Rudolph Garfield tells Theodore Roosevelt about various figures in politics and newspapers that have discussed united for an an endorsement of Robert M. La Follette over William H. Taft for president. Though Garfield himself was at first unsure this endorsement would be helpful if it split votes, he since decided it was the correct thing to do. He suggests The Outlook publish an editorial endorsing La Follette.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-17

James Rudolph Garfield is pleased with Theodore Roosevelt’s statement regarding the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company and sends an editorial from the Cleveland Leader. He hopes Ernest Abbott told Roosevelt his idea. Some Ohio Republicans feel William H. Taft should not have a solid delegation from the state. Garfield comments on Controller Bay, Alaska, and likes Roosevelt’s drafted statement on the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-07

James R. Garfield writes to Theodore Roosevelt to express his frustration with a statement published by the Associated Press which was published to embarrass Roosevelt. Garfield suggests writing an editorial to counteract negative press. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-07

James Rudolph Garfield asks Ernest Abbott if he could speak to Theodore Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-07

James Rudolph Garfield shares a statement he is going to publish about the recent Supreme Court decision on the Standard Oil Trust. Garfield feels that the decision followed a claim that was made in the Beef Trust case. Garfield would like to meet with Theodore Roosevelt on Monday and is happy about the cabinet appointments that have recently occured.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-17

James R. Garfield urges Theodore Roosevelt to write a foreword for the Boy Scouts’ publication. Garfield goes on to point out how President Taft had surrendered the conservation fight when he appointed Walter L. Fisher as Secretary of the Interior. Garfield also comments how he finds the story of the granting of the terminals at Controller Bay curious, and he discusses a conversation he had with Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson about America’s actions in Mexico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-25

James Rudolph Garfield wants Theodore Roosevelt to write Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson regarding Wilson’s invitation for Roosevelt to speak in Mexico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-22

James Rudolph Garfield sends Theodore Roosevelt an invitation from the Tippecanoe Club for the McKinley Day banquet. He explained to the rest of the committee that Roosevelt likely cannot attend. Garfield also includes his letter to the Old Nineteenth District Club and a report of Judge R. M. Wanamaker’s speech.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-30

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-18

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-28

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-26

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-19

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-09-23

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

James Rudolph Garfield apologizes that he cannot greet Theodore Roosevelt when he comes to Ohio as he will be out of town for a speech. His mother, Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, is disappointed Roosevelt did not follow her advice regarding the nomination. Nathaniel C. Wright can give Roosevelt a clear statement of the present political situation in Ohio. John Hays Hammond attended the Republican picnic and saw that the Republicans will only tolerate the progressive movement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-08-24

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-08-02

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Secretary of the Interior Garfield returns the memorandum from John E. Wilkie to William Loeb. When Garfield speaks before the Sundry Civil Committee, he will make the position of the Interior Department clear.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-19

Secretary of the Interior Garfield sends President Roosevelt the report on the murder of Secret Service Agent Joseph A. Walker, who was shot at the mouth of the Hesperus Mine near Durango, Colorado, while investigating coal land fraud. Garfield assures Roosevelt that the land fraud case will receive his personal special attention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-07

Secretary of the Interior Garfield acknowledges Governor Hoggatt’s letter and tells him it has been given to President Roosevelt for his consideration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-04