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Edwin Augustus Van Valkenburg encloses a letter from Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., and tells Joseph M. Dixon that Progressive Party supporters are expanding rapidly in the Philadelphia area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-01
Edwin A. Van Valkenburg responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s request for a copy of a letter sent on June 14, 1911, as Roosevelt is upset about a false story circulating. The story concerns a false statement that Roosevelt endorsed William H. Taft’s renomination for president. Van Valkenburg attempts to reassure Roosevelt about the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-05
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-19
Van Valkenburg, Edwin A., 1865-1932
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Edwin A. Van Valkenburg was unaware that a young man in his office telegraphed Theodore Roosevelt about the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, election. He agrees with Roosevelt for declining to comment and apologizes for him having been in such a position. Van Valkenburg comments on the election that he “never saw a band of plunderers so unmercifully whipped.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-14
Edwin A. Van Valkenburg, editor of The North American, forwards Theodore Roosevelt several enclosures he received recently from Mr. McClatchey dealing with the news industry and the Supreme Court.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
Edwin A. Van Valkenburg presents arguments against the Supreme Court’s decisions in the Standard Oil and Tobacco Trust cases.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-21