Letter from Knute Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt
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Nelson, Knute, 1843-1923
Letter from Knute Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt
Letter from Knute Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Nelson congratulates President Roosevelt for bringing Russia and Japan together for peace negotiations. While Nelson does not think it appropriate for either himself or Roosevelt to recognize the new Norwegian government, he suggests that Roosevelt may commend Sweden and Norway for being able to “come together on some fair basis without bloodshed.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-17
Letter from Knute Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Nelson returns Secretary Pierce’s letter detailing the charges against General Counsel John Goodnow. He feels the charges, if not disproved, merit “no mercy,” but encourages President Roosevelt to allow Goodnow to present a defense.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-22
Letter from Knute Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Nelson writes to President Roosevelt a report that he is confident Roosevelt will win in Minnesota, but that the State Republican Committee wants Nelson to remain in-state until the election. Nelson also expresses his confidence that Roosevelt will win in Wisconsin and encloses the text of a speech he made for Roosevelt’s review.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-01
Letter from Knute Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Nelson encloses a copy of resolutions adopted by Republicans during a meeting commemorating the anniversary of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-18
Letter from Knute Nelson to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Nelson received President Roosevelt’s request and will try to meet with him before the end of the month.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-05