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Marshall Stimson relays to Theodore Roosevelt that William H. Taft’s presidency has come and gone and informs him of his criticisms on him. Stimson wished Roosevelt had run for presidency with Hiram Johnson so that the country could be before great progressive republic leaders and fails to remember why Roosevelt once told him to support Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Marshall Stimson asks The Outlook to make sure that the telegrams from the Union League, California Governor Hiram Johnson, and himself reach Theodore Roosevelt at once.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Marshall Stimson sends Theodore Roosevelt clippings on an incident during the visit of a Japanese warship to San Pedro Harbor. He knows Roosevelt recognizes the gravity of the situation regarding Japan. The Pacific Coast lacks defenses, and a plan must be instituted to develop a stronger military basis to retain prestige and island possessions. However, the situation with Japan needs to be handled carefully. Stimson believes Governor of California Hiram Johnson is dependable and calls on Roosevelt to help. He sends a copy of Homer Lea’s book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-12