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The Citizens Campaign Committee and several other organizations that were active during the Progressive Party campaign have tentatively formed a Progressive League. William Draper Lewis will bring the tentative plan for a permanent national organization with him when he meets Theodore Roosevelt for lunch on Tuesday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-13
William Draper Lewis, Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, enjoyed the work at the National Progressive Convention and offers his impressions on the passage of several of the party’s planks. He will be glad to contribute to the progressive cause, subject to the limitations of his duties at the law school.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-11
It appears that the election has created a progressive Pennsylvania General Assembly, and work is already being done on several bills reflecting the Progressive Party platform. William Draper Lewis would like to consult with Theodore Roosevelt and his associates at The Outlook regarding national publicity for their efforts in Pennsylvania.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-09
William Draper Lewis requests a meeting with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss Lewis’s potential seconding address at the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-04
William Draper Lewis would be pleased to lunch with Theodore Roosevelt on Saturday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-06
William Draper Lewis has sent a statement to Edwin A. Van Valkenburg to be released when advisable. He is convinced that an “outrageous theft” was perpetrated at the Republican National Convention and is looking forward to a statement of facts. Lewis requests all relevant information so he can assist with preparation of a detailed statement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-26
William Draper Lewis congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his victory in the Ohio Republican presidential primary.
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1912-05-22
William Draper Lewis is willing to deliver a seconding speech for Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination at the Republican National Convention. Lewis describes Roosevelt’s victory in the Ohio primary as “splendid” and views the upcoming primary in New Jersey as a “good finish.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-25
After addressing the Young Republican Club in New York City, William Draper Lewis had the pleasure of meeting William L. Ransom. Lewis believes that Ransom would be capable of discussing Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas regarding the recall of judicial decisions before groups of lawyers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-26
William Draper Lewis accepts Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to spend Thursday night in Oyster Bay, New York.
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1912-03-12
William Draper Lewis confirms his acceptance of Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to spend Thursday night in Oyster Bay, New York. Lewis will follow Roosevelt’s travel suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-12
William Draper Lewis appreciated the opportunity to spend a night at Oyster Bay, New York and left “with a sense of expectation fulfilled.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-15
William Draper Lewis thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his kind letter regarding an interview of Lewis that appeared in the North American about the recall of judicial decisions. Tomorrow, Lewis will be submitting a criticism of President Taft’s remarks on recall from his recent speech in Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-11